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A Chest Full of Words

by Danielle Ballantyne

The power of words gets a literal twist in this quirky picture book. When Oscar finds a chest full of words, he is disappointed—until he realizes they can transform the world around him. He sticks “hairy” on an oak tree, and it... Read More

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Mrs. Nobody

by Danielle Ballantyne

A girl learns about setting boundaries with a close imaginary friend in this ethereal picture book. Mrs. Nobody always has the best ideas, from haphazard haircuts to drawing on walls. When Alice disagrees with what they should do next,... Read More

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Pencil

by Danielle Ballantyne

This wordless picture book speaks volumes about conservation and the transformative power of art. Self-referential colored pencil illustrations follow the journey of a pencil from tree to pencil to tree again in the hands of an... Read More

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Bunny Made Tea

by Danielle Ballantyne

Few words and charming illustrations convey a powerful message in this picture book about how good deeds always come back around. A bunny collects fragrant flowers to brew some tea; an opossum, damp from the rain, is gifted the cup... Read More

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Being Kind

by Danielle Ballantyne

Dashes of color enliven intricate pencil drawings of a variety of fuzzy and feathered creatures in this picture book that explains big and small ways of choosing kindness. A sloth feeds baby birds berries with a pair of chopsticks... Read More

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Night Walk

by Danielle Ballantyne

A grandfather takes his grandson on a nighttime walk to honor his late grandmother in this ethereal picture book about grief and remembrance. With their orange and yellow hats and red backpacks, a grandfather and his grandson set out... Read More

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