Best Selling Books by Britta Teckentrup

Britta Teckentrup''s most timely story yet is a warm and deeply felt tale of belonging, exclusion, and the power of community. One day, a yellow chair appears in a sunlit forest clearing -- and nobody knows how it got there. Then another arrives, and another. As the clearing fills with creatures of every kind, a tender and joyful home takes shape, built on the simple pleasure of sharing a space with others. But when exclusionary signs begin to appear overnight, that spirit is put to the test -- and the animals must find the strength to reclaim what they have built together. With her characteristic layered textures, glowing forest light, and richly populated scenes that reward slow looking, Teckentrup transforms a deceptively simple setting into a fully realized world where each creature has a face, a feeling, and a place to call its own. Funny, touching, and genuinely wise, with one particularly unforgettable scene involving a very large bear and a pair of woolly socks, The Chairs speaks directly to experiences children know from their own lives: the sting of being left out, the resolve it takes to stand up for others, and the joy of a community that welcomes all.

How exciting! Mr. Lion has been invited to a party. But, uh-oh, what will he wear? His mischievous friend Monkey offers lots of suggestions. Perhaps Mr. Lion can wear a handsome suit . . . striped pajamas . . . a superhero costume . . . or maybe an evening gown? Renowned author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup''s playful dress-up book with a die-cut on every spread takes readers on a fanciful journey through Mr. Lion''s many wardrobe changes. Children will laugh out loud at the increasingly crazy outfits and will join Mr. Lion in learning that it''s not about what you wear, but about always being yourself.

Ugly words create a divide that grows when we are angry and mean. When we treat people well, kindness grows. Young children will be able to grasp this concept through the dark and light artwork that appears side by side. Friendship can become as strong as the largest tree.

"Todos vivimos bajo el mismo cielo, y a menudo compartimos esperanzas y sueños. Este precioso álbum troquelado celebra las emociones que nos unen... aunque seamos diferentes"--Back cover.