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With bright portraits in Vanessa’s signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls.”–\u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e“Thoughtful, inclusive, and celebratory”–\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e“Bursting with positivity, this would be a great book to use in primary school classrooms when discussing issues of friendship, diversity, and self-esteem.”–\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-author-also-by\" id=\"scnd-detail\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"slot-header\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix isbn-related 9780525582090 show\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover | \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished by Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ws-nw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJan 14, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ws-nw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e| 32 Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ws-nw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e| 9 x 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ws-nw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e| 4-8 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ws-nw isbn-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ws-nw isbn-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e| ISBN \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9780525582090\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"seemore-0\" class=\"slot product-about 9780593121443 isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\" target-height=\"389\" height-fold=\"377\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix isbn-related 9780525582090 show\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-listen-to-a-clip\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-also-in-series\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"#alsoinseries\" id=\"alsoinseries\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-also-by-author\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"slot-header subtitle\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"seemore-0\" class=\"seemoreenable\" height-fold=\"280\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children’s book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrandma’s Purse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and has illustrated numerous children’s books, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe King of Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Derrick Barnes and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSewing Stories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Barbara Herkert. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes. Learn more about Vanessa and her artwork at VanessaBrantleyNewton.com and on Facebook and Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default 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isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\" target-height=\"411\" height-fold=\"377\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"seemore-0\" class=\"slot product-about 9781984893772 isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\" target-height=\"433\" height-fold=\"377\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"left-rail-top\" class=\"product-body clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slot product-about 9780744027358 isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\" id=\"seemore-0\" height-fold=\"377\" target-height=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slot product-about 9781524773205 isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\" id=\"seemore-0\" height-fold=\"377\" target-height=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slot product-about 9780735266100 isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\" id=\"seemore-1\" height-fold=\"377\" target-height=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slot product-about 9781465490971 isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\" id=\"seemore-0\" height-fold=\"377\" target-height=\"565\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"slot-header\"\u003eABOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE ALL-TOGETHER QUILT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuilters and crafters rejoice! This story of a community coming together to make a quilt is a heartwarming celebration of creativity and teamwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kids and grown-ups at a community center begin with lots of colorful fabrics and an idea. Then step by step they make that idea a reality. They design, cut, stitch, layer, and quilt. It’s the work of many hands, many hours, and many stories. And the result is something warm and wonderful they all can share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLizzy Rockwell is the artistic director and organizing force behind the Norwalk Community Quilt Project: Peace by Piece, and this book is inspired by all the people who have gathered over the years to teach and learn and to make something beautiful together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"seemore-0\" class=\"seemoreenable\" height-fold=\"280\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLizzy Rockwell\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator whose work has appeared in magazines, on book jackets, and in children’s books. She studied art at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has taught illustration there. Lizzy is also the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eGood Enough to Eat: A Kid’s Guide to Food and Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHello Baby!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Busy Body Book: A Kid’s Guide to 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child’s home library—is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecelebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have a\u003cspan class=\"atm_keep-reading-flag\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-arrow-down\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003en iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal–winning author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. He is also the author of the award-winning picture books \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarmela Full of Wishes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and seven critically acclaimed young adult novels. Matt teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country. You can visit Matt at mattdelapena.com, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mattdelapena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"container cmpnt_context-sign-up\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlcl_global-signup-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlcl_social\"\u003e\n\u003cfa\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-envelope-o\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/fa\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChristian Robinson received a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. 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