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As exhilarating as a lungful of oxygen: that's how some of his contemporaries felt about John Constable's paintings. Others, though, were baffled by his uncompromisingly fresh and realistic treatment of the natural world. Author Susan Owens follows Constable's work and life through the seasons, tracing the rhythms and resonances of the artist's year to offer a vivid, unconventional perspective on this beloved figure.

Whether in London in May, preparing pictures for exhibition and longing for the Suffolk spring, or painting boat--builders and waiting to be married in a particularly gloomy September, Constable's life and work were unusually shaped by the yearly cycles of weather and agriculture, as well as by the often competing demands of the art world. Raised in Suffolk, England, and trained to manage his father's land, his rural background had an enduring impact on his painting. His was the approach of one who knew the laneways, ploughs, and millponds he painted intimately, and who understood the countryside as a place of both labor and natural phenomena.

Though today he is often considered a traditional artist, in truth John Constable (1776--1837) was a radical in his own time. His sketchbooks and paintings reject secondhand, slipshod versions of nature, instead subjecting the land, its people, and industry to intense scrutiny; developing a new kind of painting to fit the landscape he saw with his farmer's eye and felt beneath the soles of his boots.

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A thought-provoking and universal journey of courage, self-discovery, heartfelt life lessons, and bouncy letters.

Meet Little o: a little letter who spends all her time being what others expect of her. But when Little o rolls out of her line--and questions why things must stay the way they are--she embarks on a journey that she never could have expected...

Encountering shapes and objects and numbers alike, Little o tries to figure out who she is if not what others say she is. Will Little o find her inner child, nurture it, and grow into her truest self?

Find out in this story that is perfect for fans of

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, What the Road Said, and other fables for all readersAmazing rhyming read-alouds Beautiful watercolor illustrationsPositive affirmations on self-love and empowermentGraduation, birthday, and milestone gift books

From the acclaimed author of The Strongest Heart comes a stirring new novel from the perspectives of three very different kids who are navigating the waters of fear and friendship through the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

It's a humid summer in Houston, Texas, and Yasir is dreaming of being soccer team captain--if only he could get the team bully, Cody, off his back, and maybe impress his sort-of-crush, Mona. Meanwhile, Mona is turning her nightmares into art, and Cody's home life feels as tense as the storm literally brewing down the coast.

When Hurricane Harvey makes landfall, the three kids could hardly be called friends. But as their regular lives fall apart and rising floodwaters pull them together, Mona, Cody, and Yasir will need to work as a team if they want to survive. The hurricane will churn up their deepest fears and cement their bond forever--if it doesn't tear them apart.

The bestselling author of National Jewish Book Award Finalist The Boy Who Followed His Father Into Auschwitz is back with another powerful nonfiction book for young readers, this time spotlighting twin sisters whose worlds were turned upside down when Adolf Hitler assumed power.

Through trials and tribulations, hardships and disasters, the bond between twin sisters Friedel and Gina Rosenthal was unshakable. They were only nine years old when the Nazis came into power in Germany. When the girls were fourteen, they, along with their family, were deported to a refugee camp in Poland. After the Nazis invaded Poland, the family suffered even more heartache...and Friedel and Gina soon found themselves alone.

Through the atrocities that followed - the ghetto and the concentration camps - they helped each other stay alive. They grieved their losses and learned to survive...together.

From the Edgar Award nominated author of What Happened to Rachel Riley? comes an engrossing, timely, and propulsive story of two girls in Paris--one living under Nazi rule in the 1940s; the other in present day--and the mysterious painting that unites them. Perfect for fans of The Bletchley Riddle and When We Flew Away.

Paris, present day. Penny Marks has never felt so alone. Forced to move to France for some fancy job her mom couldn't turn down, she's now miles away from her old life. If she hadn't quit art after all that drama went down last year, she'd at least have something to keep her mind off the fact that life back home is moving on without her.

Paris, 1943. Marie Bonnet has never felt so afraid. When the German army seized power over France, she and her sister Heloise watched their father get taken away, leaving them on their own. Then Marie finds evidence that Heloise has secretly been working for the French Resistance--a group of rebels determined to take the Nazis down--and while it has danger written all over it, she's desperate to join. Any small act of uprising could help their country...but it could also cost them their lives.

Penny and Marie's worlds collide when an old painting resurfaces in present-day Paris after decades of being hidden. Along with it is a note whose message may lead Penny to Marie...and the fate that awaited her.

Celebrate military families and all they do when their loved ones are away on duty in this lyrical and timeless tale.

Whether in the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Army or Marines, the brave people serving the country also have family serving in important ways back home. With beautiful text and gorgeous watercolor paintings, It Takes a Family to Serve shines a light on the work and dedication of families waiting for their loved ones to come back to them, while they take care of a beloved pet, attend a special event or raise a grandchild.

From award-winning author Jen Bryant and bestselling illustrator Amy June Bates comes the incredible true story of STEMinist Eunice Foote, the woman who discovered the science behind global warming.

From a young age, Eunice Foote's natural curiosity led her to learn more about how the world worked. What makes milk turn to butter? Why can I see my breath when it's cold? Why are there different kinds of clouds?

By the time she grew up, scientists announced that the Earth was much hotter in the past, and that the warmer temperatures must mean the Earth's core was the cause. But Eunice thought something else could be at work. Through experiments and tests, Eunice's curiosity helped her make an important breakthrough: the greenhouse effect.

Jen Bryant and Amy June Bates have created a remarkable biography about Eunice Foote, the first person to discover that trapped carbon dioxide warms the Earth's surface--a process that causes climate change, which impacts the world to this day.

Celebrate the joys (and challenges) of friendship with Peanuts in this charming, beautifully packaged, officially licensed gift book for fans of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of Charles M. Schulz's beloved characters.

There are many great examples of friendships, all special, among the Peanuts gang. There's the unlikely closeness between Peppermint Patty and Marcie, the camaraderie of Snoopy and Woodstock, and the unwavering bond between Charlie Brown and Linus. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and friends for reflections on these special relationships and how to care for them. Filled with delightful illustrations from the comics, this tender book is a perfect gift for friends who enrich our own day-to-day adventures.

In this Hitchcockian literary thriller, two women who fall in love and move in together begin to resemble each other, while elsewhere a young woman who works transcribing recordings for a ghostwriter receives a strange message that will come to upend her life

Naomi and Laura meet by chance at a department store café when Naomi mistakenly takes Laura's coat. A strange magnetism is sparked during this first encounter, and eventually they form a romantic relationship and Laura moves in with Naomi. She tells Naomi little about herself, and appears to have no real life outside their relationship--but Naomi, lonely despite her job, friends, and hobbies, is convinced that their love was meant to be. As time goes by, Laura changes her appearance to resemble Naomi and soon begins to take her place in the world.
In the same city, a nameless woman works for a ghostwriter, transcribing recordings of his clients recalling their lives. Her weeks all look the same, and she moves in a predictable pattern between her home, the ghostwriter's office, a café, and a movie theater. After hearing something on a recording that appears to be addressed to her, however, she gets the sense that she is being watched.
From Hanna Johansson, the critically acclaimed author of Antiquity, this alluring and propulsive thriller, explores deception and authenticity, obsession, and the uncanny.

Start down the road to the captivating, bamboo-filled world of baby pandas! Watch a baby panda as it narrates the story of its life, highlighting milestones in growth and development. A visual treat for little ones, this sturdy board book features vivid photographs that add fun and excitement to learning about animals. In the "Make a Noise" section, kids can even engage by mimicking sounds of these black-and-white bears.

The battle for survival erupts once more as the Justice League, Godzilla, and Kong collide in an earth-shattering rematch!

The war between worlds continues! In the wake of Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, Amanda Waller and Task Force X have set their sights on an unthinkable weapon: hybrid Titans engineered for absolute control. To stop them, the Justice League returns to Legendary Earth, venturing into the treacherous depths of Hollow Earth, where Kong reigns supreme and Godzilla's fury is never far behind. With alliances tested and new threats rising, Earth's greatest heroes must fight to prevent a catastrophe that could reshape both worlds forever! From writer Brian Buccellato (The Flash, Injustice) comes the next explosive chapter in the ultimate crossover event!

Collects Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #1-6

From the puzzle experts at Highlights comes a whole new twist on seek-and-find fun. Spot the Impostor Puzzles takes visual search to the next level with laugh-out-loud, odd-one-out scenes designed to sharpen focus and spark smiles.

There's a goat hiding among llamas. A pig hanging out with flamingos. A burrito pretending to be a taco. Spot the Impostor Puzzles challenges kids to find the one character that doesn't belong in dozens of zany, full-color scenes.

Designed for ages 7 and up, it delivers a fresh take on classic seek-and-find: instead of spotting someone hidden in a crowd, kids must figure out what doesn't fit--and why.

Created by the puzzle pros at Highlights, this book builds attention to detail, concentration, and confidence. With its playful twist and skill-boosting benefits, it's search-and-find fun that kids will come back to again and again.

The story of how one boy's positive energy and sunny outlook can turn everything around.

Now available in board book!

It's a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn't know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes are a few pointers from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day, because...
HE IS SMART,
HE IS BLESSED,
AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING!

From a beloved New York Times bestselling author comes a terrific picture book (for all ages!) that says a heartfelt goodbye to a friend, a neighbor, or a loved one. The perfect going-away gift!

"You're going away. It's sad, but it's true. I don't know what to say. I don't know what to do..."

So begins this heartfelt goodbye book, voiced by a particularly poetic lizard. (We all have our strengths.) Written and illustrated by the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton, Iguana Miss You! is the perfect going-away present for a much-valued friend or relation of any age.

Come and explore with the Moomins in this brand-new story in a book shaped like the Moominhouse.

Moomintroll is searching the Moominhouse for a string for his kite. He spots a red string . . . but where does it lead? Join Moomintroll as he follows the string past Snufkin playing a tune, Snorkmaiden swinging on a trapeze and Little My sliding down the stairs. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find!

With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, In the Moominhouse is the perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley.

If you like this book, join Moomintroll as he tiptoes through rooms in In the Lighthouse, the next lift-the-flap shaped board book in this series!