Turk, Evan

"Growing up under the gray skies of England during WWII, David Hockney used art to brighten his world. He discovered that the more he looked and drew, the more he could see beyond the surface to find beauty, possibility, and new perspectives. In the most ordinary things, whether a splash of water, a changing landscape, or the face of a friend, David always found something to love, uniquely capturing the vibrancy and life of his subjects . . . [This book] tells the inspiring story of a groundbreaking artist who has shown the world a new way to see"--Provided by publisher.

A parent and child explore the wonder of the changing moon together.

As a child in fifteenth-century Murano, Italy, Marietta Barovier is drawn to her father's workshop and, although glass blowing is men's work, she later revives the lost art of millefiori.

"Showcases the beauty and importance of the National Parks in this . . . picture book that takes readers on an amazing tour across the United States . . . a stirring ode to nature and nation. From the rugged coast of Maine to the fiery volcanoes of Hawaii . . . reminds us that every animal, plant, and person helps make this land a . . . sanctuary of life"--Provided by publisher.

Separated from her mother, a young whale swims the oceans for decades until she finds a young girl who shares her vision of one planet for which all are responsible.

In a time of drought in the Kingdom of Morocco, a storyteller and a boy weave a tale to thwart a Djinn and his sandstorm from destroying their city.