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Painting the Sky with Love

Written by Mary E. Haque

Illustrated by Tatiana Gardel

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends, Macmillan | November 5, 2024

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A child flings open her arms to the sky, “painting it” with love. Hearts cascade and float and bounce down, while at the same time, people looking up at the sky open their hearts. This surreal, glorious expansiveness tapers down to tiny moments of love and kindness.

Painting the Sky with Love is bursting with joy. Radiant art from Tatiana Gardel fills the pages, and hearts will be lifted as each page is turned.

In a world that often feels heavily weighed down by hate, this celebratory embrace of love and tenderness can offer some welcome warmth.

Xavier’s Voice

Written by Ashley Franklin

Illustrated by Tatiana Gardel

Publisher: The Innovation Press | October 8, 2024

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Xavier wishes his small voice was bigger and the anxious feeling he gets when trying to make friends was smaller. He makes many attempts to be louder, but he still isn't able to connect with any of his classmates. As Xavier withdraws into the world of his sketchbook, he wonders will he ever be able to make friends with such a small voice?

Abuelo, the Sea, and Me

Written by Ismée Williams

Illustrated by Tatiana Gardel

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, Macmillan | May 21, 2024

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Abuelo, the Sea, and Me is a tender, heartwarming picture book that vividly explores intergenerational connections, family history, and the immigrant experience.

When this grandchild visits her abuelo, he takes her to the ocean. In summer, they kick off their shoes and let the cool waves tickle their toes. In winter, they stand on the cliff and let the sea spray prick their noses and cheeks. No matter the season, hot or cold, their favorite place to spend time together is the beach.

It’s here that Abuelo is able to open up about his youth in Havana, Cuba. As they walk along the sand, he recalls the tastes, sounds, and smells of his childhood. And with his words, Cuba comes alive for his grandchild.

The First Day of Peace

Written by Todd Schuster with Maya Soetoro-Ng

Illustrated by Tatiana Gardel

Publisher: Candlewick Press | August 8, 2023

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Season after season, the mountain people give life to their crops with water from the river, while the valley people use water from a nearby lake to nourish their fields. Despite their similarities, neither allows the other to seek water on their land—instead, they exchange harsh words, and when drought descends, they come to blows. But when the hottest summer yet brings torrential downpours, the waters overflow and trap the valley people. A wise mountain girl sees their plight and says, “We need to help.”

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