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"Cynthia Weill scores again with an early concept book that bring every kind of job to life, including the work of the dedicated palm weavers of Flavio Gallardo's workshop, whose miniature palm weavings illustrate this playful book, teaching children words for work in two languages. The weavers live in the village of Chigmecatitl©Łn in the Mixteca part of the Mexican state of Puebla. With tremendous skill and patience, the artisans of this region...
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"In 1963, thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service helping the neighborhood Junk Man after he throws a brick at the old man's head in a moment of rage, but the junk he collects might be more important than he suspects. Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton"--
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Presenting concise overviews of artists and movements that are uniquely American, these volumes distill the essence of their subjects with authoritative texts and lavish illustrations. Since the time of the earliest settlers, Americans have been expressing their individuality through the embellishment of everyday objects. Such classics as whirligigs, ship models, and carousel animals fill these pages--
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In Issue 09: We can’t wait for you to come on the road with us to this beautiful state and meet all the phenomenal people who live and quilt there. You’ll see quilts in the great outdoors; enjoy tales of hardy pioneers; meet modern-day quilters with family sewing traditions — and so much more.