Sydney Smith
2) Inkling
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When an inkblot, who can write, listen, learn, and draw, jumps out of Mr. Rylance's sketchbook, Ethan believes he may be the answer to their problems and names him Inkling.
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A little girl collects wildflowers while on a walk with her distracted father. Each flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. This wordless picture book, conceived by award-winning poet JonArno Lawson and beautifully brought to life by illustrator Sydney Smith, is an ode to the importance of small things, small people and small gestures.
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Throughout his day, a young boy thinks of his father who is working in the coal mine that is located underneath the ocean.
"A young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits his grandfather's grave after lunch and comes home to a simple family dinner, but all the while his mind strays to his father digging for coal deep down under the sea."--
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"A monk leads a simple life. He studies his books late into the evening and searches for truth in their pages. His cat, Pangur, leads a simple life, too, chasing prey in the darkness. As night turns to dawn, Pangur leads his companion to the truth he has been seeking."--
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"Un bambino attraversa la città. Scende dall'autobus, cammina sul marciapiede ed è piccolo in mezzo a tanti grandi che camminano senza neanche vederlo, frettolosi. Il traffico delle automobili, i grattacieli incombenti e cominciano a cadere anche i primi fiocchi di neve. Una voce fuoricampo accompagna il suo cammino lungo vicoli stretti, inferriate di parchi e davanti a piccoli negozi. Le parole sono affettuosi suggerimenti per chi è piccolo...
12) It's up to us: building a brighter future for nature, people & planet : the children's Terra Carta
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An illustrated exploration of nature, the threats our planet faces, and what people can do to build a better future. Based on the Terra Carta, a sustainability roadmap, issued by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and his Sustainable Markets Initiative.