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Eighteen-year-old Darcy, a firm believer in love at first sight, finds herself stranded at a bus station the night before leaving for college, until she meets Russell, sparking a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and heartfelt connections as they unravel the possibility of falling in love in just one day.

Two Hearts of Gold is children's picture book for ages 4-8 years old. Featuring dazzling illustrations from Carlos Jaramillo, this adventure of true love is destined to find its place among the all-time childhood favorites.Before Romeo and Juliet, there was Cassandra and Alexander-remarkable children from the kingdoms of Light and Grace, destined to share the greatest love of all time. From their love, a gift was given to the entire Earth. It was...

"A celebratory bilingual concept picture book, this book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados, yellow tortillas, purple dance dresses, and brown charro pants--concluding with a double gatefold finale reveal."--Amazon. "From award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this celebratory bilingual concept picture book. This book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados, yellow tortillas, purple dance...

"Young Cinderella makes a surprising new friend as they each compete in the Midsummer Festival's puppet contest"--

Princess Breeze invites her human friend Cressida to attend the Blast, a festival featuring kite flying, but the wizard-lizard Ernest has blundered again and now giant bats sleep on the kites.

Eleven-year-old Amelia thinks of herself as devoid of talent, but when the dragonfly staff goes missing seven days before the Dragonfly Day Festical, she takes it upon herself to catch the thief and save her town.

Twelve-year-old Nozomi's understanding of the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 is transformed when she learns how those she knows and loves were affected by the event.

Freddy von Frankenstein is dealing with a trouble-making prankster wrecking havoc on his home, and everyone thinks he is the one behind the practical jokes, so he, his monster big brother, F.M., and his adopted werecat sister, Riya, investigate to capture the culprit.

Pepe, who is Mexican American, enjoys participating in a festival celebrating his heritage and that of his family and friends, who are from Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and many other countries. Includes author's note about Hispanic American History month and the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino.

When Suzie Yang is chosen to make a short narrative film for the CloudSong Seattle Film Festival Young Filmmakers' Contest, she finds she must be her genuine self to make a motion picture she can be pleased with.