Planet Earth meets Narwhal and Jelly in this funny and suspenseful young reader graphic novel adventure series featuring heroic animals! Inspired by true events, the book includes facts about climate change, elephants, and how kids can help protect the environment.
"A heartening and pensive story, told through irresistibly charming art, Star the Elephant is an utter delight." —John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling creator of InvestiGators
Star the Elephant and his herd are searching for a new home. But when Star is separated from his family, he must journey alone into the great unknown. He'll come face to face with giant spiders, the vast ocean beyond his island, and strange humans. Can Star find his way back to his family?
Praise for Surviving the Wild
* "Pulled in by simple yet adorable illustrations . . . this tender tale packs an all too timely environmental message." —School Library Journal, starred review
* "Though high on the adorable factor, this is also a powerful, stirring example of the devastating impact of climate change." —School Library Journal, starred review, on Rainbow the Koala
“A heartening and pensive story, told through irresistibly charming art, Star the Elephant is an utter delight.” —John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling creator of InvestiGators
"Gorgeously drawn and bursting with charm, adventure, and tenderness. . . Star the Elephant is a pure delight for young readers." —Jonathan Stutzman, author of Llama Destroys the World
Praise for Pawcasso
"It's tail-wagging entertaining!" —Kelly Yang, New York Times bestselling author
"A beautifully drawn and delightful story bursting with art, books, and fun!" —Maria Scrivan, New York Times bestselling author
Fly on the Wall
A Best Book of the Year for Kirkus, Booklist, Chicago Public Library, and School Library Journal!
“Funny, enthralling, and a great reminder that being a little odd isn’t a bad thing.” —Kayla Miller, author of Click and Camp
"Bright, funny storytelling . . . in this sharp, sweet story there is much to connect with." —The New York Times Book Review
* "Near-misses and laugh-out-loud moments abound, which will endear it to readers who like 'Big Nate' and 'Wimpy Kid.'" —School Library Journal, starred review
* "A smile-inducing crowd-pleaser." —Booklist, starred review
Pie in the Sky
Winner of the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor!
Named a Best Book of the Year by Parents Magazine, NPR, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, BookRiot, Horn Book, and Kirkus! An Indie Next pick!
"Heartwarming and rib-tickling." —Terri Libenson, bestselling author of Invisible Emmie
* "Perfect for fans of Gene Luen Yang and Victoria Jamieson." —Shelf Awareness, starred review
* "The perfect mixture of funny and emotionally resonant." —School Library Journal, starred review
"[A] stunning debut." —NPR
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Situated on the main street of the historic Delaware Riverfront town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, Farley’s Bookshop and its knowledgeable, experienced staff have endeavored to satisfy the literary tastes of the area inhabitants for over fifty years. Whether you are Bucks County born-and-bred or just stopping by to enjoy the crisp river air and delightful scenery, you will be pleasantly surprised to find the largest and most diverse collection of books-in-print in Bucks County. Farley’s may have competition, but it has few peers. We encourage you to browse our website, but please remember that getting acquainted with our online persona is no substitute for exploring the narrow passageways and teeming shelves of our storefront and discovering that perfect book nestled amongst so many others.
New Hope for American Art is the most comprehensive book ever published on artists from, and surrounding, the New Hope Art Colony (also known as the Pennsylvania Impressionists). This book, with its 612 pages and over 1,000 color plates of artwork include biographies of 165 individual Pennsylvania Impressionists and New Hope Modernists as well as artists from the Philadelphia Ten, a pioneering group of women all educated at Philadelphia art schools.
In this book, you'll find biographies and artwork from such artists as:
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New Hope for American Art was authored, designed and published by James M. Alterman, an expert in the field of Pennsylvania Impressionist and Modernist painting. A longtime collector and owner of two fine art galleries, Alterman wanted to create a user-friendly book intended not only to educate collectors and enthusiasts about this art but to help train one's eye. The book offers valuable tips on how to avoid common mistakes often experienced by new collectors drawn from the author's personal experiences as a collector and fine art dealer.