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A tender picture book about loss, intergenerational love and the power of family keepsakes, from acclaimed author Thomas King and for fans of Memory Jars. After Nana passes away, Xavier, his mother and Comet the kitten all head up to Nana's attic to help clean it up. At first, Xavier is a little nervous. Though there are no dragons up there, it looks like a dragon's cave — it's gloomy, dusty and full of cobwebs. But as Xavier explores the attic, he discovers all kinds of interesting things: An old tricycle Two monkeys made out of coconuts A scrapbook full of photographs A rocking horse with gold and red stars stuck to its neck At the bottom of one box, Xavier finds a strange piece of fabric. It's thick, soft and green, and it makes his mother's eyes wet with memories. As Xavier learns more about this keepsake, he discovers more about his family and himself in this gorgeous picture book about intergenerational love and the power of memory.

This catalog provides readers with a detailed inventory of a selection of books in various languages being sold at auction, making it a valuable resource for collectors, scholars, and students of rare books.

This reprint preserves the original text from 1857, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the past. The book reflects the historical context and themes prevalent during its time, providing valuable insights into the era's culture and societal norms. It serves as a significant piece for those interested in classic literature and the evolution of storytelling.

Wily trickster Coyote is having his friends over for a little solstice get-together in the woods. A little girl unexpectedly arrives, and leads the friends through the snowy woods to the mall. Coyote shops with abandon, only to discover that filling a shopping cart with goodies is not quite the same thing as actually paying for them, in this witty critique of consumerism and consumption.

After two decades in prison, King Thomas is determined to transition from a life of crime to legitimacy by launching King & Queen Productions. Meanwhile, his son, Polo Winters, emerges as a rising star from the notorious Chappelle Garden Projects, eager to seize his father's legacy and establish himself as the new King of Kings. The story explores themes of ambition, legacy, and the challenges of redefining one's identity in a world shaped by past choices.

A joyful picture book about confidence featuring a little girl making her mark on the world, from acclaimed author Thomas King, and for fans of Ladybug Girl. Lala wakes up one morning and decides that she owns the world. Quick as a fox, she bounds to her box of treasures and finds her shiny red dots — to mark what is hers, because there's nothing that's not! Lala's bear gets a dot, as does her blankie, boots, and even the markers she uses to make scrawls on her walls. When she finishes labeling everything in her room and goes to label her dad-daddy’s socks, Lala realizes that she’s out of dots! But when Lala discovers that she can simply create her own red dots, will anything be safe from Lala? Join rambunctious Lala on her quest to own the world in this joyful picture book that celebrates confidence and positive thinking.

The story follows King Thomas, a talented basketball player torn between his passion for the sport and the allure of street life in Highland Park. As crack infiltrates his community, he becomes entangled in drug dealing and gang conflicts, facing danger from rival crews and a corrupt detective. A turning point arises during a vacation in Buffalo with his girlfriend, Tonya, prompting King to reevaluate his choices. The narrative explores themes of ambition, identity, and the consequences of choices in a gritty urban landscape.

From two celebrated Indigenous creators comes a powerful graphic novel about a family caught between nations. Borders is a masterfully told story of a boy and his mother whose road trip from Alberta to Salt Lake City is thwarted at the border when they identify their citizenship as Blackfoot. Refusing to identify as either American or Canadian first bars their entry into the US, and then their return into Canada. In the limbo between countries, they find power in their connection to their identity and to each other. This much-anthologized story has been adapted into a gripping graphic novel by award-winning artist Natasha Donovan. A beautifully told tale with broad appeal, Borders resonates deeply with themes of identity, justice, and belonging.