{"title":"Kids","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"not-a-box-city","title":"Not-a-Box City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCATCH \u003cem\u003eNOT A BOX\u003c\/em\u003e ON APPLE TV+!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the long-awaited companion to \u003cem\u003eNot a Box\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunny wants to build a cardboard city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunny stacks one cardboard box on top of another and another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunny doesn't want any help. Bunny doesn't \u003cem\u003eneed \u003c\/em\u003eany help, either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what's a cardboard city without friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten and illustrated with the same delightful simplicity that made \u003cem\u003eNot a Box\u003c\/em\u003e such a hit, the playtime possibilities of a stack of boxes and friendship will inspire and excite any child who has ever journeyed into the world of make-believe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503457800301,"sku":"9780061827280","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9054\/1933\/files\/not-a-box-city-antoinette-portis.jpg?v=1790700090"},{"product_id":"forts","title":"FORTS","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"drawer-book-description\" class=\"drawer-panel first-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drawer-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"book-description-copy\" class=\"drawer-copy-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy-height\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world, this gorgeous picture book inspires imagination, creativity, and wonder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe world is filled with forts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny worlds within this world,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003esafe as coat pockets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play, ponder and dream. Whether it’s a tree house in the backyard or a blanket fort inside, a fort is a magical place filled with imagination and wonder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDebut author Katie Venit and celebrated illustrator Kenard Pak have crafted a lyrical celebration of the secret spaces we hold so dear. \u003cem\u003eForts \u003c\/em\u003eencourages readers to explore the world around them to find the perfect place where they belong—no matter how big or small.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67602339725421,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9054\/1933\/files\/forts-katie-venit.jpg?v=1790700313"},{"product_id":"afterward-everything-was-different-a-tale-from-the-pleistocene","title":"Afterward, Everything Was Different: A Tale from the Pleistocene","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the creators of \u003ci\u003eDrawing Outdoors\u003c\/i\u003e, which was praised as \"full of wonder\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e ★) and a \"fanciful intermingling of art, science and nature\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis almost wordless picture book set in the dawn of human life imagines how art and storytelling were born from the power of one young girl's observation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time, during the Pleistocene, somewhere between two-and-a-half million and ten thousand years ago, small groups of people traveled their known world, hunting for food, seeking shelter, and slowly becoming more like the people we are today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far back as 40,000 years ago (and maybe even earlier) people began drawing pictures on cave walls. And a bit later, they carved images onto stones. Some pictures are of humans, usually drawn as stick figures, but most are of animals. We don't know their purpose, though in some cases, evidence seems to suggest they were used for storytelling. But when we look at these pictures, we can't help but admire the extraordinary talent of the first artists. They aren't just scratches on the wall. They are great art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book of few words, we follow a young girl who notices everything that happens around her as her people search for a cave to shelter for the winter. And we can believe that she feels the absolute necessity to draw what she has seen and to tell stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfterward, Everything was Different\u003c\/i\u003e features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackmatter explaining what we know—and don’t know—about cave drawings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning black and white illustrations of life during the Pleistocene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJairo Buitrago \u003c\/b\u003e(author) and \u003cb\u003eRafael Yockteng \u003c\/b\u003e(illustrator) have collaborated on many highly acclaimed picture books, including \u003ci\u003eDrawing Outdoors, Jimmy the Greatest!, Two White Rabbits, Walk With Me, and Lion and Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e. They won the A la Orilla del Viento Picture Book Competition for the Spanish edition of Walk With Me (Camino a casa), which was also named to the IBBY Honour List and the Kirkus Prize shortlist. Their books have also appeared on\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews Best Books, the Horn Book Fanfare,\u003c\/i\u003e and in the \u003ci\u003eWhite Ravens \u003c\/i\u003ecatalogue. Buitrago lives in Mexico City. Yockteng lives in Bogotá.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greystone Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608593629293,"sku":"1778400604","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9054\/1933\/files\/Afterward_EverythingWasDifferent-A-Tale-from-the-Pleistocene.jpg?v=1790775457"},{"product_id":"frizzy","title":"Frizzy: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author Claribel A. Ortega and star debut artist Rose Bousamra's \u003cem\u003eFrizzy\u003c\/em\u003e is about Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the hair salon! Through her struggles and triumphs, this heartwarming graphic novel shows the radical power of accepting yourself as you are, frizzy curls and all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and \"growing up.\" That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have \"presentable\", \"good hair\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby—she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePura Belpré Award \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eEisner Award Winner\u003cbr\u003eIndie Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Marlene's journey of personal growth will evoke catharsis and joy. An exquisite excavation of hair politics, family dynamics, and self-love.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ortega's narrative shows the complex arc of Marlene's emotional growth--from exuberance to sadness, self-reflection to empowerment--captured with aplomb in Bousamra's expressive illustrations.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBousamra skillfully renders expressive and visually distinct characters, employing bright and cheerful coloring in pastel hues to sweetly capture touching moments. Ortega expertly examines themes of colorism, generational trauma, and toxic beauty standards via authentic, heartstring-tugging dialogue and Marlene's pitch-perfect narration, culminating in a satisfying and heartwarming exploration of self-expression and self-love.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the creators' graphic novel debut, themes of anti-Blackness, colorism, and self-acceptance are explored with -nuance and honesty. The subject of internalized racism is discussed in a way that will resonate with kids and families grappling with it for the first time.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Frizzy is an intimate mother-daughter drama that sensitively explores the concept of so-called 'good hair, ' a manifestation of racist beauty standards, as well as how such internalized anti-Blackness gets passed down through generations. Eager to value her unique identity, Marlene eventually learns how to advocate for herself, and her journey to proud self-acceptance is nothing short of joyful.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrizzy touches upon the impact that hurtful beauty standards can have on children and how they can be perpetuated across generations, and an educational conversation on the connection between these beauty standards and anti-Blackness is neatly woven into the story.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A wonderful tale about what it truly means to have good hair . . . and a good heart.\" --Varian Johnson, award-winning author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I desperately wish I'd had a book like this when I was growing up. Frizzy is uplifting, affirming, and healing to all kids who love their curls. Curly hair power!\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of Valentina Salazar Is Not a Monster Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Through warm, encouraging collaboration, creators Ortega and Bousamra underscore and celebrate the joys of being \"beautiful in your own way.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Second","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608836341869,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9054\/1933\/files\/frizzy-Claribel-a-Ortega-cover.webp?v=1792010496"},{"product_id":"last-stop-on-market-street","title":"Last Stop on Market Street","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ's not happy about it. Today, he's wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don't have a car like his other friends. But it's Nana who opens young CJ's eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them--the spirit of the bustling city, the music in everyday life, and the magic of their often overlooked neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom award-winning talents Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Newbery Medal\u003cbr\u003eA Caldecott Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NPR Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Best Overall Picture Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA New York Public Library 100 Books for Reading \u0026amp; Sharing Pick\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eRaleigh News \u0026amp; Observer\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eAtlanta Parent\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It's also the warmth of their intergenerational relationship that will make this book so satisfying, for both young readers and the adults sharing it with them.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"That material poverty need not mean spiritual or imaginative poverty becomes beautifully clear in the quietly moving pages of 'Last Stop on Market Street, ' a picture book by Matt de la Peña filled with Christian Robinson's vibrant naïf illustrations.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Matt de la Peña's warmhearted story is musical in its cadences . . . Christian Robinson's angular, bright illustrations are energetic and vibrant . . . [A] celebration of the joys of service, the gifts of grandmothers and the tenderness that the city can contain.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The sharp illustrations--in bold, and cheerful primaries--get CJ's restless energy and curious postures exactly right. The voices of CJ and his grandmother carry the story along in subtle point and counterpoint so that at this book's quiet close you feel like you've been listening to a song.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"This celebration of cross-generational bonding is a textual and artistic tour de force.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"Like still waters, de la Peña and Robinson's story runs deep. It finds beauty in unexpected places, explores the difference between what's fleeting and what lasts, acknowledges inequality, and testifies to the love shared by an African-American boy and his grandmother.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"De la Peña and Robinson here are carrying on for Ezra Jack Keats in spirit and visual style. This quietly remarkable book will likely inspire questions . . . It will also have some adult readers reaching for a tissue.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"With the precision of a poet, Matt de la Peña chronicles a boy's heartwarming Sunday morning routine with his nana. Christian Robinson's uplifting palette and culturally diverse cast brightens the rainy-day backdrop.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The urban setting is truly reflective, showing people with different skin colors, body types, abilities, ages, and classes in a natural and authentic manner . . . A lovely title.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It's not often that you see class addressed in picture books in ways that are subtle and seamless, but \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e, the affectionate story of a young boy and his grandmother, does just that . . . This ode to gratitude is 2015's first must-read picture book.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"If Robinson doesn't win this year's Caldecott, then next year could be the one with his name on it. His remarkable \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e (with Matt de la Peña), is an early favorite for the best picture book of 2015.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Bright colors and streamlined shapes keep the urban setting and its denizens cheerful, emphasizing the positive message.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This story is full of figurative language and the art provides a distinct contemporary feel to support this urban story.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608836669549,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9054\/1933\/files\/last-stop-on-market-street-matt-de-la-pena.jpg?v=1792194320"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.contexto.shop\/collections\/kids.oembed","provider":"Contexto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}