New Releases by Lauren Stringer

"The true story of painter Henri Matisse and his search for light and inspiration in Morocco"--

A young boy puts aside his fear of the dark and sets out to bring it back, along with its music, magic, and mysteries.

"A lyrical ode to that magical time in autumn when the leaves turn yellow"--

Composer Igor Stravinsky and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky, Russian comrades, worked together to bring a very different and new ballet to a Parisian audienceN"The Rite of Spring"Nand rioting filled the streets! Full color.

Most people think summer is the warmest season. This story, however, is brimming with evidence to the contrary--from roaring fires to grilled cheese sandwiches to toasty flannel pajamas. A unique twist on the traditional wintertime picture book, the beautiful visual narrative follows a boy and his family though a day of hot breakfasts, steaming afternoon cocoa, and a festive candlelit party before bed. With its inviting scenes, poetic text, and gorgeous illustrations, Winter Is the Warmest Season celebrates all the wonderful things that make winter the coziest time of the year.

Relates the evolution of the family of mankind, from single cells in the sea to human beings with "big brains that wonder who we are."