In its four decades of existence, the San Francisco firm of Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz has established an international practice. This up-to-date monograph shows the firm's newest work: --More than thir
Don't miss this rare collector's edition of the uplifting #1 New York Times bestseller from Matthew Gray Gubler. Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right. He is weird. Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging. This keepsake edition is the perfect gift for kids (and grown-up kids), and features all new cover art, a ribbon bookmark, plus a special note from Matthew and Rumple.
Two friends discuss how different they are from each other, and each decide, after wishing they were like the other, that it's best to accept one's own individuality.
From a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator comes an inspiring picture book about the power of words. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins.Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . .. In this illustrated picture book from Peter H. Reynolds, a little boy discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, complicated words, words that stand out.But one day his carefully curated collection of words gets messy, and that's when Jerome discovers that words that connect, transform and empower. So Jerome starts using his words, and that's when they become powerful. Named an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACP The perfect gift for curious little ones learning how to spell and new words From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world."Celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the jo
E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness and subtlety.It’s John’s big day at school today – a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and begins. Mac Barnett’s compassionate text and Kate Berube’s expressive art tell the story of a child who finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing.
In a single eye-opening year two women, worlds apart, experience parallel awakenings. In New York, Jane Takagi-Little lands a job producing a Japanese television show sponsored by an American meat-exporting business, exposing some unsavoury truths - about the meat industry and herself. In Tokyo, housewife Akiko Ueno diligently prepares the recipes from Jane's programme.Struggling to please her husband, she increasingly doubts her commitment to the life she has fallen into. As Jane and Akiko both battle to assert their individuality on opposite sides of the globe, they are drawn together in a startling story of strength, courage and love.
★鼓舞人心,給年輕讀者自我認同的力量★ 「When I See Blue」的溫暖續作「我覺得我總是…最後一個。就像我跑步是為了試著跟上每個人的步伐,但這並沒有什麼好處。」艾波總是按照自己的步調前進,但如果她學會融入,生活或許會更輕鬆?現在她已經八年級了,事情變得更糟了。她更多的嘗試拯救需要幫助的動物,而不是擔心誰在學校和誰約會,這對艾波來說很無聊。另外,她在上課時彷彿在聽外語一樣,看起來必須不得不在留校察看中渡過這一周了。隨著家中的煩惱以及校園浪漫的充斥,她感覺到周圍的每個人都離的很遠,甚至是她最好的朋友班。但當壓力來襲時,她能找到一種方法來適應並且仍然忠於自己嗎?An uplifting middle-grade story with a charming dyspraxic main character that celebrates individuality and finding your place in the world. Perfect for fans of Elle McNicoll.'I feel like I'm always ... last. Like I'm running to try and keep up with everyone but it's no good.'April has always marched to the beat of her own drum, but would life be easier if she learned to fit in? Now that she's in Year 8, things have got even worse. She's much more likely to be trying to rescue an animal in need than worrying about who's dating who at school, which April just finds BORING. Plus, her lessons feel like they're in a foreign language, and it suddenly seems impossible to make it through the week without landing
All Bob really wants is to be a ROCKET FROG, but the Rocket Frogs have other ideas: 'To be in our crew, you have to be smooth! You haven't got our beat. And you ain't got our moves!' But as Bob - and the Rocket Frogs - will find out, the best friends are the ones who accept you as you are: "You see, I learned a lesson, something wise and true... Friends that are worth having, love you because you're YOU!'An uplifting story that celebrates individuality and encourages children to be inclusive of others.
The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksFrom an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius: Edward Gorey.Discover the unique childhood and life of the enigmatic and eccentric Edward Gorey whose artwork and books had a profound impact on creators such as Neil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, and Tim Burton.Even as a young boy, readers learn that Edward constantly forged his own path, passions, and pursuits never forsaking his individuality for fame.This brilliant picture book biography is paired with a whimsical art style that captures the unrelenting creativity Edward brought to his playfully macabre creations.
After missing her class costume party, a girl decides she doesn’t need an excuse to dress up in this charming, relatable school storyWhen a little girl is home sick for dress-up day at school, she decides there’s no need to miss out entirely: She’ll just wear her rabbit costume the next day!But when the next day arrives and she’s the only one in costume, it doesn’t feel like such a great idea, after all. Can a little bit of confidence and an unexpected new friend turn a self-conscious moment into a wonderful one?Funny, endearing, and relatable to any kid who’s ever felt insecure, Dress-Up Day is an ode to friendship, embracing individuality, and putting yourself out there no matter the occasion.
Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!Sometimes I stand out in a crowd.Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone.I start to ask myself, why can’t I blend in? Fit the mold?But when I stop and look, I see nothing in this world is exactly the same.Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don’t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world―and share our joy!From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone who’s ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that dif
Say "I love you" to someone special with this small hardcover gift book featuring Dr. Seuss's most beloved characters! An ideal choice in place of a Valentine's Day, anniversary, birthday, or greeting card, this rhymed keepsake is perfect for children AND adults, and includes a mirror at the end and foil trim on the cover! Who loves you?I do! I do!My heart grew three sizeswhen I met you! On days that are wetand the sun is not sunnyyou always find waysto have fun that is funny. With illustrations featuring the Cat in the Hat, Thing One and Thing Two, the Grinch, Sam-I-Am, Horton the Elephant, and many more, this mini hardcover gift book celebrates love and the works of Dr. Seuss! With reflections on kindness, creativity, individuality, and open-mindedness--as well as a mylar mirror in which loved ones can see a reflection of their unique self--this is a perfect choice for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or ANY day you want to tell someone (adult or child) that you love them.
In 1992, while presenting at the World Futures Studies Federation course on International Development, I shifted my lecture from the typical rehearsed presentation on factors explaining maldevelopment to a real time unpacking/deconstruction of transportation futures. As I, we, worked through the analysis, alternatives organically emerged. The four levels were: first, the problem or the litany – congestion and pollution. Second the causes: too many cars and desire for more cars, rising incomes, traditional infrastructure that was not car flow friendly, among other factors. Third, the Big City outlook, westernization, and the "Los Angelization" of the planet. And fourth, West is best with cars as freedom, as individuality. We understood that the government would take a technical approach of creating flyovers and not the deeper required to rethink centre-periphery relations – to decentralize - to reimagine Bangkok as a walkable and green city. This led to a discussion on not just in