Lala's Words Black Voices Lesser-known stories introduce characters such

Lesser-known stories introduce characters such as the volcano goddess Pele from Hawaii

When Arabella spots a pair of deer in a nearby field

Acrux and the Southern Cross

this vintage guide is part of the Folklore Field Guides series: a charming collection of beautifully illustrated compendiums on topics of lore and legend

Lala's Words Black Voices Lesser-known stories introduce characters suchWinner of the 2022 Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Award! From debut author illustrator Gracey Zhang comes a timeless and timely picture book that celebrates the unassuming power of kind words. Oh, there goes Lala! She carries a pot of water around the corner, down the block, and over the fence, to a patch of dirt and concrete where tiny weeds sprout. "Hello, hello, friends!" she whispers. Lala waters the plants every day, but it is her kind words that