From the author of The Food Lab comes a thorough and step by step guide with visuals to cooking with a wok using science, humor and accessible directions. The physical weight of this book is significant and you might begin by making the range of sauces from the Fragrant Scallion Ginger Oil or the Mysterious …
Jake’s mom is a treasure collector who up-cycles, making new things out of old. Jake wonders if he too can be transformed. A beautiful story about the bond between mother and child and how some things are worth changing while others are perfect just the way they are. –Jesica Sweedler DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, …
A work of triumphant wonder, representation and truth telling to transform the 1619 Project’s essence into picture book for children. A family tree assignment sparks questions of “who are you, trace your roots, draw a flag that represents your ancestral land…” and for some and reminders the erasure of records. Grandmother gathers the family around …
As a lover of all things wrapped in dough and filled with savory or sweet deliciousness, this book is just scrumptious perfection. Have you ever noticed how many global cuisines have their own version of dumplings? Step into the kitchens while ten different recipes are being followed by families who love good food, too. A …
Nina Laden’s words of wonder paired with Melissa Castrillon’s lush jewel-toned illustrations pay tribute to and honor the bounty of the natural world. There is a almost a reverent musical dancing movement of this book that engages all of the senses. Feel your breathing calm and your whole body relax into the beauty of each …
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In the Half Room brings me right into that cozy realm that Goodnight Moon did for me as a child: the playful warmth of the familiar alongside the clever. Having met Carson Ellis several times over the years, this feels like such a reflection of her untraditional way of moving through the world while staying …
Whereever you are, stop right there and find a copy of Two Many Birds. I feel like this book has the answers we are looking for after this soul crushing week. What happens when those in charge go too far and how can the power of community provide not only healing, connection but new direction? …
Butts Are Everywhere written by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Heather Fox Who doesn’t love an entire book about butts? Cheeky and guaranteed to bring out the chuckles this book leaves no tuchus out. Set your backside down and hang out with this book. –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA Animals Brag About Their Bottoms …
I am keeping this book and referring to it often to understand in plain easy to comprehend language what this document really means both when it was written and now in 2020 and going forward. –Jesica DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA Get a deep understanding about the Constitution “word by word, sentence by sentence, …
