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A Cloud in a Jar

by Danielle Ballantyne

The people of Firelight Bay have summer all year, but they have never experienced the wonder of rain. Armed with a cloud in a jar, a coat stuffed with knickknacks, and a lot of ingenuity, two young explorers set out to fix that in this... Read More

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A Family like Ours

by Danielle Ballantyne

Every type of family is acknowledged and celebrated in this affirming picture book. The detailed illustrations give a nod to realism, with special attention being paid to the diverse variety of faces throughout; numerous races, sexual... Read More

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The Imaginary Alphabet

by Danielle Ballantyne

Dreamy colored pencil illustrations elevate this alphabet book to a work of art. “Inspired Iguanas Improvising on Ice” and a “Unique Unicorn Using a Unicycle” are just a few of the quirky creatures children will come across in... Read More

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Ghost Orchid

by Danielle Ballantyne

Applied with a mix of brush shapes and sizes, bold overlapping colors add dynamic depth and movement to the illustrations of this story about an intrepid family of explorers. Ava loves accompanying her parents on adventures but finds... Read More

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The Great Grrrrr

by Danielle Ballantyne

Hard pencil lines portray a monstrous interpretation of impatience in the two-tone illustrations of this picture book. When the Great Grrrrr arrives to deliver a package to a cottage, he’s met with no answer. In his frustration, he... Read More

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Boogie in the Bronx!

by Danielle Ballantyne

This bilingual counting book uses bold primary colors to depict the diversity and joy of the Bronx. Chefs shimmy to salsa, firefighters roll to reggaeton, and sopranos sway a rumba as children count from one to ten, learning about... Read More

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