Best Harper Collins Loved Children S Stories
of Apr 2025

Ablaze with Color A Story of Painter Alma

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Ablaze with Color is an inspiring and stunningly illustrated picture book biography of American artist Alma Thomas. This delightful book celebrates the life-changing power of art and encourages young ...readers to follow their passions and creativity. Told from the point of view of young Alma Thomas, readers can follow along as she grows into her discovery of the life-changing power of art. As a child in Georgia, Alma Thomas loved spending time outside, soaking up the colors around her. Her parents filled their home with color and creativity despite the racial injustices they faced, inspiring Alma to embrace her passion for art. After the family moved to Washington DC, Alma shared her passion for art by teaching children. When she was almost seventy years old, she focused on her own artwork, inspired by nature and space travel. In this celebration of art and the power of imagination, Jeanne Walker Harvey and Loveis Wise tell the incredible true story of Alma Thomas, the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum in New York City and to have her work chosen for the White House collection. With her bold and vibrant abstract paintings, Alma set the world ablaze with color. The book includes extensive backmatter with photos, an author’s and illustrator’s note, a timeline, and a list of sources and resources, which will be a great tool for parents, educators, and librarians. Ablaze with Color is perfect for Women’s History Month and Black History Month units alongside such favorites as Malala's Magic Pencil, Hidden Figures, and Mae Among the Stars. Ablaze with Color has been a finalist or winner of several prestigious awards, including the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Children's Work, the Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Younger Children, the School Library Journal Best Book of 2022, and the Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2022. It was also chosen as a New York Public Library 2022 Best Book for Kids, a Nerdy Book Club 2022 Best Nonfiction Book, and a CCBC Best Book of the Year, 2023. It is a Charter Oak Children's Book Award Nonfiction Nominee and a 2022 Caliba Golden Poppy Award Finalist. Overall, Ablaze with Color is a beautiful and inspiring read for children and adults alike, showcasing Alma Thomas's incredible talent and the power of creativity and determination.

I ve Loved You Since Forever

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The bond between a parent and child is one of the most precious and enduring relationships in the world. And the best way to express that love is through the power of a good book. That's where "I've L...

I Loved You Before You Were Born

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The arrival of a grandchild is a special moment in any grandparent's life. The excitement of holding the little one and watching them grow is unmatched. But, what about the time before the grandchild ...

GOLDFADEN MD Detox Clarifying Facial Foaming AHA Cleanser Purifying w Glycolic Acid Lactic Acid ...

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The GOLDFADEN MD Detox Clarifying Facial Foaming AHA Cleanser is a powerful skincare product that is designed to purify and revitalize your skin. This cleanser is specially formulated with a combinati...

The Forgotten Child The powerful true story of

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The Forgotten Child is a powerful true story that will leave you heartbroken and inspired at the same time. Based on the experiences of Richard, an abandoned newborn baby, this memoir chronicles his t...