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who might not be so bad after all

in this child-friendly story that encourages mindfulness and gratitude

Red as the Sea is an unmissable portrait of a woman who leads with the courage and ruthlessness of our darkest and most beloved heroes

bribe—or even punish

The Fairest in the Land: A Picture Book Lucienne Brown Kirkus Best Book of theFairest in the Land is a heartwarming, inclusive picture book story about self expression and friendship, from Stonewall Honorwinning author Lesla Newman with full color illustrations by Joshua Heinsz. When it comes to playing dress up, best friends Annabelle and Benjamin both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess. Can they both be the fairest in the land? In this spirited and inclusive story about expressing our true selves with