New Release Books by Wallace Edwards

Where do ideas come from? Everywhere! From the mind and paintbrush of one of Canada''s best-loved children''s book creators comes a visually delightful story about ideas, creative expression, and mindfulness. When our hero, a pig, stares at his empty canvas, he feels like he doesn''t have any new ideas. So he sets off to find inspiration. Does he really go anywhere, or is it mostly in his mind? That''s up to the reader, but a fantastic journey winds him through lots of interesting places, surreal and everyday, which provide a feast for his senses. When he''s had enough, he heads home, full of ideas. He returns to his canvas and paints something that was always close to home -- just outside his door, in fact -- but that he now sees in a new light as a result of his creative journey. Full of humour, whimsy, and wisdom, Can You Imagine? is a great jumping-off point for thinking about where to find ideas (everywhere!), taking in the world around you, and listening to yourself to find your creativity.

★★★ Is true better than fiction? ★★★ The subject of a classic history by Herbert Asbury and an Academy Award-nominated film by Martin Scorsese, the gangs of The Five Points in New York have become the stuff of legend. But how much is legend and how much is fact? In this short book, we examine the original gangs of the Five Points in New York and see how accurate the film was (spoiler alert: not very) and what Asbury may have gotten wrong in his original research on this era. From the Bowery Boys to the Dead Rabbits, we look at the gangs that operated not just in the Five Points, but also those who wanted a piece of the action there and engaged in gang wars that would leave even modern thugs quivering in their boots!

★★★ Discover a serial killer you''ll never forget! ★★★ Between 1918 to 1919 a serial killer ran rampant throughout New Orleans. His weapon of choice? The axe. He didn''t spare women. Or children. Or even men. There was only one kind of person who could be sparred from the blade of his axe: the home of a person playing jazz music. At least eight people were brutally murdered. Who could have been responsible for this crime, and how was the Mafia connected? Did a corrupt police department intentionally leave this case unsolved? Come, if you dare, as Absolute Crime takes you on the hunt for one of the most brutal killers who ever lived.

Sometimes you find friendship where you least expect it! Ernest is flying his kite when it gets stuck in a tree. At the same moment, there''s a flash in the sky, followed by a loud crash! He sets out on a difficult journey up a mountain to find out what happened. When he discovers a strange being has landed at the top, Ernest hides in fear. But he soon realizes that this creature needs his help. As they find ways to understand each other, it becomes clear that solving their problems together means they are no longer strangers - they are friends! Told in spare text and perfectly paced art in panels and full pages, this visually rich story brings through themes that are both timely and timeless -- to challenge first impressions, to find strength in differences, and to understand important needs we all share.

Award-winning author-illustrator Wallace Edwards is striking out in a bold new artistic direction. Woodrow At Sea is a friendship story in the tradition of the great epics, but made accessible to the very young. Loose, energetic illustrations carry the story in this wordless picture book, which is packaged in a sturdy book format with a padded cover, extra-heavy pages, rounded corners, and a reinforced binding. Little ones will cheer for Woodrow the elephant and his mouse friend while narrating the companions’ tale: a lonely journey; an unlikely encounter; a brave rescue; and a series of adventures, each more exciting than the last. The story will vary with the imagination of each teller, but in the end everyone will agree on one thing: no matter what you are seeking on your journey, the best treasure you can find is a true friend.

One rainy night, Wally''s family finds an old steamer trunk in the attic. Inside is a pile of paintings drawn from a single line from an enchanted pen. They could only belong to Uncle George, who believed that all stories begin with one line and a rich imagination. Award-winning author and illustrator Wallace Edwards explores the world of storytelling through a single pen line that grows into an image and the first line of a new story. Readers will be inspired to finish the simple stories that begin with "Once Upon a Line" or use the enchanted story line to tell their own unique tale. A key at the end of the book identifies the single line that is at the core of each image. An absorbing book filled with paintings rich in detail and color.

This is an enhanced ebook with a read-along function. Beloved illustrator Wallace Edwards invites us into the world of Professor I.B. Doodling, a traveling artist who takes suggestions from schoolchildren in order to create fantastical hybrid animals. The result of these visits is Unnatural Selections, a collection of magnificent beasts, from the stately Whalephant to the talented Lizabouboon. Sure to inspire the imagination, Wallace Edwards’s intricate illustrations invite you to pore over them again and again. A supplementary index lists additional creatures to spot throughout the book’s pages, encouraging readers to go back for a second, and a third, look.

This is an enhanced ebook with a read-along function. Uncle Wally''s Old Brown Shoe, inspired by the familiar nursery rhyme The House That Jack Built, follows the course of one very unusual shoe as it travels through a fascinating, imaginative world to encounter an assortment of quirky characters. The imaginative text and cumulative story are sure to enthrall young readers, as will the detailed illustrations. Children and adults will delight in finding the whimsical objects and hidden meanings in the layered colorful artwork, reminiscent of Wallace Edwards''s first book, Alphabeasts.

A stunning, thought-provoking look at finding peace in children''s lives. Peace is a familiar word, its meaning both simple and complex. Here, Wallace Edwards explores peace and invites young readers to think about what that means to them. Through a series of linked questions combined with Edwards''s singular art, the concept of peace is picked up, shaken, turned all around, and carefully examined from every angle. Children experience stress, even violence, at home and at school and bear witness to news stories and family histories. There are many books on war for children; far fewer that examine peace. What Is Peace? engages readers to think about peace in their day-to-day lives, and around the world.

White Sky''s brave, independent nature have helped her accomplish many goals, but will her greatest wish, to make her father proud, ever be fulfilled? Sioux twins White Sky and Little Wolf are convinced their roles were switched at birth. While Little Wolf is timid and ponderous like a maiden, White Sky is brave and adventurous like the warriors. When the time comes for Little Wolf to accomplish a great feat to establish his place in the village, he begs White Sky to find a way out of it. Her solution is to switch places, since their parents can only tell them apart by their differing personalities. So Little Wolf must become outgoing like his sister, and White Sky has to learn to tame her tongue. While this ultimate deception is difficult at first, the twins eventually grow into their new identities. Little Wolf studies the ways of Wovoka, the village medicine man, and becomes a successful healer. White Sky proves her fearless nature by taming a rattlesnake and a baby eagle. Due to inevitable changes, the truth of the twins'' identities comes out in the thirteenth year of their birth. Their father, Great Hunter, is outraged, but only with White Sky since the role reversal was her idea. He breaks White Sky''s beloved bow and arrow and gives away her horse. So that she will always remember her rightful place in the village, he then places a large amulet around her neck, which she must wear until she marries. Determined that she will never marry and that she will prove her worth to her father, White Sky vows to kill the grizzly bear Evil Claw and tame the elusive wild white stallion. What she doesn''t plan on is falling in love with a warrior from an enemy tribe. Will White Sky fulfill her promises to herself? Will The Legend of White Sky be forever etched upon the hearts of her people?

P.T. Vermin, the ringmouse of the Big Top, presents his cast of amazing performers and their extraordinary stunts, including Lester the Jester and the Norwegian Marching Ducks, with visual puzzles embedded on each page.

The crime was unthinkable: a respected doctor is convicted of brutally murdering his pregnant wife. The trial that followed was a media circus--one often compared to the O.J. Simpson trial. The popularity of the case would go on to be one of the alleged inspirations of the TV show "The Fugitive" (and later the Harrison Ford movie of the same name)—something the creators deny, but fans insist is true.This book proves that truth is always more interesting than fiction. It looks at the murder, the suspects, and the ultimate outcome of one of the most notorious murders of all time.

In the world of outlaws, few are as famous as Bonnie and Clyde. Their legend has become a folktale in American history, and their crimes have been exploited as heroic.The real story of Bonnie and Clyde does not carry the glamour of the Hollywood movies that have helped cement their names in American history while portraying them as victims and idealistic lovers. This is the real story of Bonnie and Crime—the brutal, gripping, page-turning story.

One of the worst cases of sex slavery happened during the most violent time in modern history....Japan during the Second World War. The Rape of Nanking is well known, but what isn''t is the systematic kidnapping and murdering of young girls in Korea, Indonesia, and all over Asia. Different estimates say between 20,000 and 400,000 women from all over Asian were forced into prostitution to "comfort" the soldiers. Some survived to tell their stories. The majority did not. This book gives the often forgotten history of how it happened, who was involved, how they were treated, and the denials and apologies that came years later.

The murder of Mary Rogers may not be well known today, but in the 19th century, it was one of the most compelling murders of the century. It became a national sensation--so much so that Edgar Allan Poe used it as the inspiration for his story "The Mystery of Marie Roget." This chilling narrative will take you back in time to 1838, where you will learn the details of the case and how it became a national phenomenon.

The rumored famous last words of serial killer Thomas Neill Cream was "I am Jack the..." Cream was in prison at the time of the Ripper murders, but that didn''t matter...he was fascinated by London''s premiere serial killer, and perhaps a part of him believed that his own killings established some kind of killer bond. Cream may not have been the infamous Jack the Ripper, but he was just as brutal and sadistic. Cream could have settled being a respected surgeon, but there was something about taking a human life that he just could not resist. In this book, we''ll take you on the trail of this doctor turned madman--from his first murders to his ultimate capture and trial.

"Describes the hunt for one of the world''s most terrifying killers, a man who lured women to his home with promises of marriage, then proceeded to strangle them, drain their blood, and leave their pickled bodies preserved in barrels"--Amazon.com.

DESCRIPTION The murdered. They stole. And they did it all to excess. Unlike other bandits of early America, they didn''t do it for the money-they did it for the thrill and love of blood. They were the Harpe Brothers, and they have been called America''s first true serial killers. In this gripping narrative, the crimes and the lives of America''s most notorious sibling killers is documented like a page-turning novel.

Presents twenty-six idioms, including a cartooning elephant with a "lot to draw on" and a bear with a hat collection who has a "bee in her bonnet," with illustrations that invite readers to find the hidden cat in each picture.

A collection of idioms, including a tap-dancing octopus putting his "best foot forward" and a fish opening a "can of worms," features illustrations that invite readers to find the hidden monkeys throughout the book.

From the acclaimed Wallace Edwards comes his second gorgeously illustrated collection of idioms — a companion to the award-winning Monkey Business. The Catês Pajamas brings new meaning to familiar sayings and will tickle the funny bone of readers of all ages.

A unique alphabet book combines lively text with strange illustrations, creating a surreal world that brings to life all of the animals, from A to Z, who live in an old Victorian mansion, from an elephant in the ballroom to an octopus hanging from the foyer chandelier. Reprint.