Matt Tavares is een verteller en illustrator wiens werken worden gekenmerkt door een diep gevoel voor visuele vertelkunst en een vreugde in het creatieve proces. Zijn boeken, vaak geïnspireerd door zijn eigen jeugd en liefde voor lezen, vieren de kracht van verhalen en verbeelding. Tavares' werk richt zich op het creëren van boeiende visuele ervaringen die resoneren met lezers van alle leeftijden. Zijn benadering van boekproductie is geworteld in een doordachte verkenning van zowel vorm als inhoud, wat hem tot een onderscheidende stem maakt in kinderliteratuur.
A determined cardinal defies separation and distance to reach his beloved in a heartwarming tale that celebrates serendipity and unwavering belief. This enchanting story is poised to become a cherished Christmas classic, highlighting the power of love and hope during the holiday season.
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Set in 1975 Indiana, this graphic novel highlights the challenges faced by the Wilkins Regional High School girls' basketball team during their inaugural season. Despite their undefeated record, the Lady Bears contend with inadequate resources, practicing in isolation and creating their own uniforms. With the support of a dedicated female coach, they navigate obstacles to achieve remarkable victories. The story powerfully captures the fight for gender equality in sports, combining vibrant illustrations with themes of perseverance, courage, and resilience.
With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can't contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. As night deepens and snow starts falling, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to help guide her home. But thanks to a child, some Christmas spirit, and a special gift, she might be able to find her way home to the North Pole just in time for Christmas Eve.
Take to the skies with the tale of Sophie Blanchard a woman meant for the air as she discovers the incomparable sensation of flight. Behold the story of Sophie Blanchard, a woman who is largely forgotten despite her claim to being the very first female pilot in history. In eighteenth-century France, "balloonomania" has fiercely gripped the nation . . . but all of the pioneering aeronauts are men. The job of shattering that myth falls to a most unlikely figure: a shy girl from a seaside village, entirely devoted to her dream of flight. Sophie is not the first woman to ascend in a balloon, nor the first woman to accompany an aeronaut on a trip, but she will become the first woman to climb to the clouds and steer her own course.
This picturebook biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. With her signature style of prose laced with stirring quotes, Doreen Rappaport brings to life Helen Keller's poignant narrative. Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares beautifully captures the dynamism and verve of Helen Keller's life and legacy, making "Helen's Big World" an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America--and the world--forever.