Violet faces a dilemma when she receives a beautifully packaged box of crayons that she finds too perfect to use. Struggling with the fear of ruining them, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about creativity and the joy of expression. As she confronts her fears, Violet discovers that art is about embracing imperfections and making memories, ultimately realizing that the crayons are meant to be enjoyed.
Exploring themes of imagination and nostalgia, this charming picture book follows a girl who discovers a unique dress at a thrift store. As she envisions the stories and lives of previous owners, the narrative weaves together creativity and connection, inviting readers to reflect on the past and the magic of secondhand treasures.
A baby blanket is a very special gift, but what happens when you grow up and it comes undone? Is it time to let go, or to make something new? While Cole's mama waits for his arrival, she knits him a baby blanket. After he is born, the bond between baby and blanket is instant. So much so that as Cole grows older, the two are inseparable, until the day he notices the blanket is slowly coming unraveled. Cole tries playing with it the way he always had but it doesn't work and he decides to let go of what is now a bundle of yarn. But Mama isn't quite ready to let go and knits the yarn into something new--a sweater--delighting Cole. The bond is once again instant. Leanne Hatch brings this story of growing up and taking things with us in new ways to life with her warm text and richly textured art. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection