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Even if young readers and listeners have yet to experience such instruments in real life, they will undoubtedly follow author and music teacher Janna Matthies’s invitation to bwap, wheetle, and CRASH along with the cuddly and familiar figures of stuffed animals as they all make their way to an imagined stage where everyone has a role.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Creative Company","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51557822759215,"sku":"9781568463858","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3432\/0977\/files\/9781568463858_fc.jpg?v=1750943001"},{"product_id":"marie-curie-in-the-land-of-science","title":"Marie Curie in the Land of Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscoverer of two chemical elements. Winner of two Nobel Prizes. Provider of X-ray examinations for millions of World War I wounded. 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Author Irène Cohen-Janca gives voice to Marie as illustrator Claudia Palmarucci imbues the images with an almost chemical irradiation in this American adaptation of an Italian publication that was honored with the BolognaRagazzi Award for Nonfiction in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maslonline.org\/awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"2026 Dogwood Readers Selection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e2026 Dogwood Readers Selection 3rd-5th Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Creative Company","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51557843697967,"sku":"9781568464008","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3432\/0977\/files\/9781568464008_fc.jpg?v=1750943023"},{"product_id":"nosy","title":"Nosy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you know anyone who has a love-hate relationship with their nose? Join artist Seymour Chwast as he gets Nosy about one of the most obvious yet oft-maligned facial features with this illustrated-nonfiction board book that manages to be both affirming and gently humorous. “Whatever the shape or size, all noses are good.” The tell-tale shape of the book will also invite interactions beyond reading or listening, perhaps encouraging #bookface enthusiasts to sample a new profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Creative Company","offers":[{"title":"Board book","offer_id":51557845074223,"sku":"9781568464091","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3432\/0977\/files\/9781568464091_fc.jpg?v=1750943043"},{"product_id":"the-land-of-faraway","title":"The Land of Faraway","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by the renowned Russian-born artist Olga Dugina, this fantastical picture book presents a world of flying lions and lavish parties, mythical creatures and beautiful schemes. 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