Merlin, Are You Near or Far? Romeo and Juliet Reimagined illustrated by Mari TakabayashiHere Comes

illustrated by Mari TakabayashiHere Comes Darrell by Leda Schubert

When vacation ends

JonArno Lawson’s touching story and Qin Leng’s gentle illustrations capture all angles of the building’s transformation

from an award-winning children's book author

But can she truly be happy with no friends

Merlin, Are You Near or Far? Romeo and Juliet Reimagined illustrated by Mari TakabayashiHere ComesUp, down, in, out . . . Merlin, where are you going? Crisp, bold, stylish artwork delights toddlers as they learn about direction. Merlin is an energetic bird who likes to fly every which way. He goes to the right, then to the left. He goes above and then below. He starts going straight, then he zigzagswho can ever keep up with Merlin? Sophisticated but accessible artwork features dynamic images in a vividly colorful collage style, making this concept