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The Lion and the Bird: A Tender Illustrated Story About Loneliness, Loyalty, and the Gift of Friendship
The Lion and the Bird: A Tender Illustrated Story About Loneliness, Loyalty, and the Gift of Friendship

An ode to life’s moments between the words.

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Six Rare Recordings of Denise Levertov Reading Her Poetry, Illustrated by Artist Ohara Hale
Six Rare Recordings of Denise Levertov Reading Her Poetry, Illustrated by Artist Ohara Hale

“Love is a landscape the long mountains / define but don’t / shut off from the / unseeable distance.”

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Upside Down Day: Rare and Wonderful Vintage Children’s Book by the Head of NASA’s Public Affairs Office
Upside Down Day: Rare and Wonderful Vintage Children’s Book by the Head of NASA’s Public Affairs Office

An ode to those times when everything seems backwards.

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I Can Fly: A Heartening Vintage Gem by Ruth Krauss, with Illustrations by Celebrated Disney Artist Mary Blair
I Can Fly: A Heartening Vintage Gem by Ruth Krauss, with Illustrations by Celebrated Disney Artist Mary Blair

Simple verses with a thoughtful message.

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Journey: A Beautiful Wordless Story About the Power of the Imagination
Journey: A Beautiful Wordless Story About the Power of the Imagination

Watercolors and whimsy for hearts of all ages.

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Lisbeth Zwerger’s Imaginative Illustrations for <em>Alice in Wonderland</em>
Lisbeth Zwerger’s Imaginative Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland

“Lay it where Childhood’s dreams are twined…”

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George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Illustrated by Ralph Steadman

“I do not wish to comment on the work; if it does not speak for itself, it is a failure.”

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Hope Is a Girl Selling Fruit: A Heartening Illustrated Parable of Self-Actualization by a Young Indian Artist and Storyteller
Hope Is a Girl Selling Fruit: A Heartening Illustrated Parable of Self-Actualization by a Young Indian Artist and Storyteller

A beautiful illustrated celebration of women’s journey toward creative freedom and mobility.

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The Wizard of Oz, Reimagined by Beloved Illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger
The Wizard of Oz, Reimagined by Beloved Illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger

An enchanting and original vision for L. Frank Baum’s classic ode to wonderment and joy.

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Gorgeous and Rare Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland by John Vernon Lord
Gorgeous and Rare Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland by John Vernon Lord

The intricate art of confounding expectations.

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