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King of the Dump

by Danielle Ballantyne

This heartfelt picture book is a primer on recycling with a lesson on passing along items we no longer need. Teddy accompanies his father on a trip to the dump to sort their recyclables, watch the bulldozers and trash compactors, and... Read More

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Footprint

by Danielle Ballantyne

Delicate and detailed colored pencil illustrations enrich this meditative picture book that encourages appreciation of, and responsibility toward, nature. A child canoes down a jungle stream; shadowy deer trek through a misty forest.... Read More

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The Mixed-Up Owl

by Danielle Ballantyne

A confused owl looks for answers in all the wrong places in this charming picture book about fitting in. Owl feels all mixed up; he doesn’t understand why he’s the only one who can’t sleep at night. He seeks answers among the... Read More

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The Land of Faraway

by Danielle Ballantyne

This fantastical picture book invites the reader to delight in the journey as it poses questions both fanciful and profound. “Would you wish to be young?” and “To whom would you sing your best traveling song?” are just two of the... Read More

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Maya Loves the Sun

by Danielle Ballantyne

Artfully tackling the complex topic of colorism, this intimate picture book emboldens children to never let anyone cast a shadow on their joy. Maya looks forward to the warm glow of the summer sun all year, but careless comments from... Read More

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All That You Are

by Danielle Ballantyne

Pieces of the past, present, and future untold come together in this dreamy picture book that reminds children of their incalculable individuality. A grandmother’s wisdom, “the gleam of ripe mangoes,” and “stories of struggle and... Read More

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