New Release Books by Melissa Sweet

A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet. Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.

Simple, lively text and up-close photos fully describe these hard-working insectsu0097from what they look like to where they live to their importance in the world.

6 Starred Reviews! New York Times Bestseller! A People Magazine Best Children’s Book! A Washington Post Best Book! A Publishers Weekly Best Book! Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award Honor recipient Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White’s personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Readers young and old will be fascinated and inspired by the journalist, New Yorker contributor, and children’s book author who loved words his whole life. This authorized tribute, a New York Times bestseller, includes an afterword by Martha White, his granddaughter.

Everyone’s a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when young and old rise early to see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Who first invented these "upside-down puppets"? Meet Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire! In brilliant collage illustrations, Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America—the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy’s Parade. Winner of the 2012 Robert F. Sibert Medal and the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award.

Do we really know what to ask our doctor when we''re sick? And how often are we told what the risks of a treatment are, or what alternatives are available? Ray Moynihan and Melissa Sweet have done all the deep probing, cut through the medical research and untangled the commercial questions to write a compelling and direct book that will give us all some control over the medical decisions that affect our lives. Ten Questions belongs on every family bookshelf.

Carmine is a painter, always in search of just the right color (especially anything in the red family) to add to her paintings. So when she and her dog Rufus set off on their bike to Granny’s, she is too easily lured by a lovely meadow full of poppies. And, as she begins painting, she is too oblivious to danger lurking along the path.

Award-winning author/illustrator Melissa Sweet introduces Tupelo, an abandoned dog, who must find a new home for herself and her sock toy, Mr. Bones. With creative language and brilliant illustrations, Melissa shows how home is sometimes found in the most unexpected places.

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The Tree Little Pigs is one of 12 titles in the Bear Hugs series of bright and bold picture books for pre-school children. Notes for parents at the front of each book offer friendly advice about shared reading.

Provides advice to families on how to make healthy changes to their lives to promote children''s health and well-being. Includes tips on eating well and exercising.

In the heat of the moment, it is difficult to know what to ask our doctor so that we can reach the best possible solution or treatment. How can a doctor know to go through a list of risks, treatments and alternatives if the patient does not ask? This list of ten open-ended questions can help every type of patient get some control over the decisions that affect their help. Covering everything from tests to drugs to lifestyle issues, any or all of these ten questions can guide you to better decisions whether you''ve been told you have high cholesterol, your child has an ear infection, or that you need a CAT scan.

On a rainy day, a mother shows her baby raccoon how they can use their imagination to make daily activities and chores fun.

HOW ONE WOMAN''S PASSIONATE DRIVE TO REFORM THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM ENDED IN TRAGEDYOn 14 October, 2002, Margaret Tobin, the director of South Australia''s mental health services, was shot four times in an execution-style shooting in her Adelaide office building. Thought at first to be an act of random violence, police soon heard rumours that the murder was linked to Margaret''s efforts to reform SA''s moribund mental health system. Less than a month later, however, a deregistered psychiatrist who had worked under Tobin in Sydney in the early 1990s was charged with her murder. Inside Madness is a compelling tale that pieces together the methodical planning in the lead-up to Tobin''s murder, the tragic aftermath, and the occasionally bizarre court case that followed. It also provides disturbing insights into the forces of madness and the current state of mental health services in Australia. But above all, it is the story of the courage and determination of a dynamic woman, determined to better services for the mentally ill. Margaret Tobin''s death is tragic, but her life should be celebrated.

Bunnies introduce such action words as hop, leap, dance, and slide in this little board book.

If you want to discover and work through: * seeing yourself as God sees you and trusting Him with who you really are or * setting in motion the beautiful seed that God planted in you or * how to come out of darkness and pursue a real relationship with God and * you think about jotting down your most important notes related to your daily thoughts then this journal is for you. The Sarah Jakes Roberts inspired Gratitude Journal: With 52 Quotes About God, Trust And Life, include Sarah Jakes Roberts'' verses, reflections, and quotes on God, trust, and life, to guide your walk and strengthen your faith so that you can EMPOWER yourself EVEN MORE. * A perfect companion for individual worship or planning your new better year after a pandemic. * A generous 6 x 9 trim size with plenty of space to write * Two full pages for each week of the year split into days * Original quotes on every second page by the businesswoman, bestselling author, and media personality who expertly balances career, ministry, and family. Each week includes: * A Quote: An inspiring verse to reflect and meditate on throughout your week, giving you time to memorize the verse and ingrain it into your heart and soul * A Page with space split into days of the week to record 3 things you are thankful for each day of the week and a weekly checkpoint - a good cup of coffee, the smell of rain, starting a good book - you begin each day on the right note. What is more, you can write down your plan and actions every week, so you can see how being gratitude helps you in your life throughout the course of a year. → A PERFECT GIFT: Whether buying for yourself or others, our notebooks make the perfect gift. Notebooks are great for daily journaling or taking notes on the go. → CONVENIENT SIZE: Our 6" x 9" notebooks are the perfect size to fit your journaling or note-taking needs. → QUALITY MATERIALS: Notebook includes 100+ pages of durable paper. I wish you all the best, and I hope this journal will be a great beginning of pivoting your life for the better. A LIFE HACK: You can also grab a copy for a friend and share the journey together! :)

A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother.

Includes advice for young adults about handling money.

This book aims to help consumers and practitioners develop the skills to assess health advice - and hopefully to make decisions that will improve the quality of their care. For some people, making better-informed decisions could be life saving. We hope that it will be useful if you are struggling to come to terms with an illness or injury, and the best ways of managing it. Or you may simply want to lead a healthier life, and may be wondering how to make sense of the often conflicting flood of health information that deluges us every day, through the media, and from our friends and health practitioners.