America Celebrates takes readers on an exciting journey through the people, places, and events that shaped the United States over the last 250 years. With one fascinating highlight for every year since 1776, this beautifully illustrated book brings history to life through a mix of iconic figures, surprising milestones, and powerful cultural moments, including when:
· The Supreme Court ruled the tomato a vegetable in 1893
· Eleanor Roosevelt hosted an all-female press conference in 1933
· Simone Biles made history in the 2024 Olympics
Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms, America Celebrates is an accessible, engaging, and entertaining guide to celebrating American history this anniversary year.
| Viviani Fedeler, born in 1917, was the daughter of the New York Public Library superintendent and lived at the library for 15 years with her parents and two brothers. The library, known for its beauty, rare collections, and size, has opened its doors to all curious minds for nearly 130 years. Inspired by the real-life girl and set in the roaring 20’s, Vivi takes readers on a tour through her home and playground, New York City’s famous New York Public Library. Discover the ABCs of this institution and time through a celebration of literature, music, and historical and cultural figures. |
| About the Author Angela Classi is an award-winning oil painter and author living and working in Manhasset, New York who has exhibited her work in the US and abroad. She strives to have her work resonate on a personal level with the viewer and reader by capturing the essence and humanity of the subject in a moment in time. In her pursuit of new painting techniques and travel experiences, she has gained a profound appreciation for the way the arts connect us all and how much we can learn from one another. Connect with Angela on Instagram @angelaclassi or learn more about her work at angelaclassi.com. |
In author Rebecca Atanassova and illustrator Alissa Hansen’s upcoming children’s book, readers follow an adventurous mouse named George searching for the place where he belongs. Inspired by the true tale of an English wildlife photographer and his wild mouse friend, George the Mouse in a Log Pile House reminds readers that friends come in all shapes and sizes, kindness connects hearts, and each new day holds a bit of wonder.
Always follow your whiskers. Your whiskers will lead you home…
Join George the Mouse on his big adventure through the wide world to find the place where he belongs. George the Mouse in a Log Pile House reminds readers that friends come in all shapes and sizes, kindness connects hearts, and each new day holds a bit of wonder. The book is inspired by the true tale of an English wildlife photographer, Simon Dell, and his wild mouse friend, George, who popped up in his back garden one sunny day. As featured in People magazine and media worldwide, George the Mouse and his log pile house have charmed fans online with its handcrafted scenes and the playful antics of the mice who live in Log Pile Village.
George the Mouse in a Log Pile House is a timeless bridge between the very real Log Pile Village beloved on social media and the boundless world of imagination.
I fell in love with this character! The story is imaginative, and George the Mouse is simply delightful!
I spent a lot of time during the summer reading Rom Coms! So, I absolutely loved this sticker book! A Romance Reader’s Sticker Book by Shelby Warwood.
ISBN: 9781523533435
Calling all romance readers: this fun-sized, hardcover sticker book will have you swooning! Stamp your beloved books and other items with tropes and quotes on colorful, eye-catching graphics. Adults and teens will love this!
Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to facilitate this featured book post. Cover images were also provided.
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