Meet Artist Jacob Lawrence!

An Artist Like Me series shares a mix of historical reproductions, photos, and illustrations that showcase the artistic and cultural contributions of Black artists. Using poignant anecdotes and important factual information the readers (ages 6-10) are encouraged to identify with the artists.

This book shares with you the art and life of Jacob Lawrence. Inspired by the sights, sounds, and busy streets in his neighbourhood, Jacob used his art to tell stories.

An Artist Like Me: Jacob Lawrence https://a.co/d/fRGL8Wx

A "kids'" book for everyone."From the Stars Above" is a short story perfect for all ages.

Filled with bright, hand-painted imagery created by intuitive artist Grace Clarke, it tells the story of a princess from the stars who must rediscover her own inner light before reminding us all of our own.

From the Stars Above https://a.co/d/4QzTBNY

When the incredibly imaginative creative artist Gloria Bee discovers that her favorite paint brush is missing, she fears her plan to make beautiful art today is ruined. But then she finds a solution. Frolicking with her dog named "Dog," Gloria Bee starts to take pictures on her camera to capture memories and scenes she plans to paint later, once she finds her paintbrush.

Along her paintbrush-finding journey, Gloria Bee and Dog end up on a colorful and fun-filled outdoor adventure. Meanwhile, her paintbrush is a lot closer than she knows. Gloria Bee soon discovers that the artistic magic and creativity was not in her paintbrush at all, it was inside her all along.

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The Legend of the Worry Doll is based on a Guatemalan tale that has been passed down through generations. The story is about a Maya goddess that presented tiny dolls wrapped in colorful threads and fabric to help people address their stress and anxiety. People were instructed to share their fears and secrets with the dolls and then place them under their pillows when they slept.

The legend maintains that by doing this the dolls will take on those burdens during the night, allowing the person to sleep trouble free. Children all over the world have found comfort in the legend of the worry doll and the act of whispering their fears to the little dolls. Explore your own worries and how to cope with them in the retelling of this thoughtful story.

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Gunner is a loyal and playful 4 year-old Black Labrador mix that finds himself feeling unlucky having been separated from his original family. Follow Gunner’s journey as he temporarily spends time on a farm and ultimately finds a new home; Gunner might become luckier than he ever imagined with adventures and dreams along the way!

In the first book of a series, this story demonstrates how a dog’s life is precious and how one lucky dog can start over with a young boy and caring new family. There are many adventures yet to be had in the Gunner Goes series!

Too many dogs are abused, stranded, or owner surrendered and never make it to foster or “furever” homes. For this reason, a portion of the proceeds of this book will benefit Florida All-Retriever Rescue (FARR) – facilitator of Gunner’s authentic route and journey to his “furever” home!

Florida All Retriever Rescue Dog Rescue Group (flretrieverrescue.org).

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An educational book about the road to civil rights, the life of Martin Luther King Jr, and the Black Lives Matter Movement.

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What Color is That is a sweet story of two cousins learning and matching their colors of the rainbow by taking a trip to the museum and seeing all the colors they have learned to love.

What Color is That?: Nandi and Amena Adventures https://a.co/d/aigQgX7

James was excited to build his snowman in the morning. At night he couldn’t stop thinking about his snowman. As he rushes outside, his snowman becomes real. James shows his friend his home and in turn, the snowman shows the boy a fantastic adventure, a ride through the winter night sky.

James goes to bed and wakes up in the morning to discover a sunny day! But what will happen to James’ friend the snowman? Listen I’m to find out!

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