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NEW IN FEBRUARY
Three Little Bears Play All Day
Written by David Martin
Illustrated by Akemi Gutierrez
Published by Candlewick Press
The Three Little Bears are back in 4 new
stories designed to introduce young children
to the fun of reading. The Bears find fun
ways to juggle, eat, jump & build.
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Baby Goes To Market
Written by W.B. Taylor
Illustrated by Akemi Gutierrez
Published by Piggy Toes Press
In this board book, baby & mom enjoy a
healthy walk in a "green" story of going
to the market.
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"...Gutierrez's gentle palette & controlled washes
are a perfect match for this loving story and
young readers will be drawn to the large geometric shapes
& the warm, friendly faces of the family."
~Kirkus Reviews
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I'm Just Like My Mom;
I'm Just Like My Dad
Me Parezco Tanto A Mi Mama;
Mi Papa
Written by Jorge Ramos
Illustrated by Akemi Gutierrez
Published by Harper Collins
This story of the ways in which children are very much like their parents, is written in English & Spanish. The first story ends in the middle of the book, then flip the book over and begin on the other story!
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"The intrepid siblings are back for more fun.
Colorful gouache illustrations complement
the fanciful plots and add to the book's appeal."
~School Library Journal
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The Pirate And Other
Adventures of Sam & Alice
Written & Illustrated by Akemi Gutierrez
Published by Houghton Mifflin Co.
In these three new stories, Sam & Alice are
brother and sister. Together they've made lots
of friends and traveled through one of the most
dangerous jungles in the world.
But they've never been to outer space, found pirate
treasure, or met a genius crocodile--until now!
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"...The illustrations present the perfect
blend of creativity,
color and personality
to entice young readers to follow
along and get to know Sam and Alice."
~School Library Journal
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The Mummy And Other
Adventures of Sam & Alice
Written & Illustrated by Akemi Gutierrez
Published by Houghton Mifflin Co.
Three stories about a brother and sister
that imagine the possibilities inside a sock,
explore the most dangerous jungle in the world,
& make friends with a mummy! |
OppenheimToy Portfolio GOLD AWARD
Now included in the PURPLE SET Collection!
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Three Little Bears
Written by David Martin
Illustrated by Akemi Gutierrez
Published by Candlewick Press
In these four stories designed to introduce
the fun of reading to young children, Brother
Bear, Sister Bear & Baby Bear make snow
bears, enjoy ice cream, go swimming, and
do the limbo! |
..."Combining bold shapes with confectionery colors
in a style reminiscent of early 1960s animation,
Gutierrez's work emits a beguiling sprightliness."
~Publishers Weekly
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A Nap In A Lap
Written by Sarah Wilson
Illustrated by Akemi Gutierrez
Published by Henry Holt
Baby animals take their naps in the most
interesting places. Piglets snooze in nice warm
haystacks. Ladybugs doze on soft rose petals.
But what's the best place for a tired little girl
and her puppy to nap? Just like other babies,
they find the perfect sleep spot.
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Oppenheim Toy Portfolio GOLD AWARD
"The artist executes her deceptively straightforward gouache
compositions as nimbly as she conceives them. Animal & human
characterizations exude a sweet-natured, direct expressiveness,
while her framing and pacing are often cinematic."
~Publishers Weekly
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What The Elephant Told
Written by Barbara Brenner
Illustrated by Akemi Gutierrez
Published by Henry Holt
When a young boy and a young elephant
meet, they learn interesting facts
about elephants and children.
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