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The Story of Snowflake and Inkdrop (Staff Pick)

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The Story of Snowflake and Inkdrop By Pierdomenico Baccalario, Alessandro Gatti, Simona Mulazzani Cover Image
$17.44
ISBN: 9781592701865
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Published: Enchanted Lion Books - November 10th, 2015

I guarantee its work-of-art pages will let out an "ooOOo aaAAAa". A perfect wintry gift wrapped in exquisiteness, imagination, and warmth.

- Kai


The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape (Staff Pick)

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The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape By Katie Holten, Ross Gay (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Katie Holten, Ross Gay (Introduction by)
$23.96
ISBN: 9781953534682
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Published: Tin House Books - April 4th, 2023

For the tree-hugger you know: a collection of odes to our forest giants, penned by beloved writers from Kimmerer to McFarlane... it's like the world's greatest curry--all the spices come together to make the perfect whole.

- Kai


Where We Go When All We Were Is Gone (Staff Pick)

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Where We Go When All We Were Is Gone By Sequoia Nagamatsu Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9781625579447
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Published: Black Lawrence Press, Inc. - May 31st, 2016

Snow babies. Mermaids. Amphibian river monsters. Love. Laughs. Death. It is everything and more. Will you really say no to a most delicious collection of 12 short-stories, woven together by Japanese folktale and contemporary fantastical roots?

- Kai


I Can Explain (Staff Pick)

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I Can Explain By Shinsuke Yoshitake Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781797216904
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Published: Chronicle Books - August 23rd, 2022

Don't we all need solid reasons to defend our not-so-highly-regarded-but-it-just-happens-anyway habits?
Yes. And Shinsuke Yoshitake has all the best answers in these brilliant pages. Open me to see!!

- Kai


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Chirri and Chirra

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Chirri & Chirra, the Snowy Day By Kaya Doi, Yuki Kaneko (Translator) Cover Image
By Kaya Doi, Yuki Kaneko (Translator)
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ISBN: 9781592702039
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Published: Enchanted Lion Books - November 7th, 2017

This book = a cup of hot chocolate! With its simple but stunning illustrations, it exudes warmth and sweetness as we follow two sisters on their winter day adventure. Perfect to cozy up with little loved ones to start the holiday season.

Kai


My Neigbor Hayao

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My Neighbor Hayao: Art Inspired by the Films of  Miyazaki By Spoke Art Gallery (Compiled by), Jorge R. Gutiérrez (Introduction by), Ken Harman (Preface by) Cover Image
By Spoke Art Gallery (Compiled by), Jorge R. Gutiérrez (Introduction by), Ken Harman (Preface by)
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ISBN: 9782374951355
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Published: Cernunnos - October 6th, 2020

Brilliant minds reimagining the brilliant world of the the brilliant animator, Hayao Miyazaki. If my overuse of the word "brilliant" doesn't convey my love for this collectible art book, I don't know what will. Open the pages, and you'll see what I mean.

Kai


What Do You Do with an Idea?

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What Do You Do with an Idea By Kobi Yamada, Mae Besom (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kobi Yamada, Mae Besom (Illustrator)
$17.95
ISBN: 9781938298073
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Published: Compendium Publishing & Communications - February 1st, 2014

For every curious mind, remember there is no idea that is too big, too small, too odd, or too normal. Yamada reminds us that we should embrace and follow our thoughts with pure, simple, and confident joy.

Kai


When Death Takes Something From You Give It Back

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When Death Takes Something from You Give It Back: Carl's Book By Naja Marie Aidt, Denise Newman (Translator) Cover Image
By Naja Marie Aidt, Denise Newman (Translator)
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ISBN: 9781566895934
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Published: Coffee House Press - April 6th, 2021

A mother's letters to her tragically lost son, Aidt heart-wrenchingly, yet gorgeously, lets readers taste a true embodiment of grief. And yet, she adds beauty and hope in her ballad of loss. This book will remind you of the sheer power an author's voice can have on our normal, everyday lives. You will not regret the time spent reading this.

Kai


100 Things to Do in a Forest

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100 Things to do in a Forest By Jennifer Davis, Eleanor Taylor (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jennifer Davis, Eleanor Taylor (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781786276339
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Published: Laurence King Publishing - August 11th, 2020

As we enter October, one thing one must know about New England is its autumnal scenery is a sight to behold. Really absorb and appreciate the natural beauty mother nature has to offer with this book--from guiding you to listen for the forest's melodies to offering fun forest adventure ideas for the little ones, "100 Things to do in a Forest" will get you to experience the fall fauna on a whole new level.

Kai


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