Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Lily and The Great Animal Orchestra," a captivating journey that blends the magic of storytelling with the allure of nature's symphony. In this whimsical tale, Lily, a curious and imaginative young girl, embarks on an extraordinary adventure that transcends the boundaries between the human and animal kingdoms. Together, we explore the unique sounds emitted by each creature, from the deep growls of the forest bears to the playful chatter of the mischievous monkeys swinging through the trees. Lily's journey becomes a celebration of biodiversity, as she learns to discern the nuances in the animal calls and understand the messages embedded within the symphony of the natural world. What sets this tale apart is its interactive element. Woven seamlessly into the narrative are lessons on how readers, like Lily, can learn the sounds of the animals around them. The book offers a whimsical yet educational guide, encouraging readers to step outside, attune their ears to the melodies of nature, and decipher the language of the creatures sharing our planet. "Lily and The Great Animal Orchestra" is more than a story; it's a call to action, an ode to the beauty of nature, and an invitation to join the universal symphony that echoes through the wilderness. As readers embark on Lily's adventure, they too become part of this harmonious journey, learning to appreciate the wondrous sounds that connect us to the vast tapestry of life on Earth.

On Musical Day, the Animal Orchestra gave a free concert. Each animal had a different instrument, but together they made beautiful music.

“A remarkable and gifted debut novel” (Colson Whitehead) about two outsiders—a lonely scientist in the Arctic and an astronaut trying to return to Earth—as they grapple with love, regret, and survival in a world transformed. THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL FILM THE MIDNIGHT SKY, DIRECTED BY AND STARRING GEORGE CLOONEY Augustine, a brilliant, aging astronomer, is consumed by the stars. For years he has lived in remote outposts, studying the sky for evidence of how the universe began. At his latest posting, in a research center in the Arctic, news of a catastrophic event arrives. The scientists are forced to evacuate, but Augustine stubbornly refuses to abandon his work. Shortly after the others have gone, Augustine discovers a mysterious child, Iris, and realizes that the airwaves have gone silent. They are alone. At the same time, Mission Specialist Sullivan is aboard the Aether on its return flight from Jupiter. The astronauts are the first human beings to delve this deep into space, and Sully has made peace with the sacrifices required of her: a daughter left behind, a marriage ended. So far the journey has been a success. But when Mission Control falls inexplicably silent, Sully and her crewmates are forced to wonder if they will ever get home. As Augustine and Sully each face an uncertain future against forbidding yet beautiful landscapes, their stories gradually intertwine in a profound and unexpected conclusion. In crystalline prose, Good Morning, Midnight poses the most important questions: What endures at the end of the world? How do we make sense of our lives? Lily Brooks-Dalton’s captivating debut is a meditation on the power of love and the bravery of the human heart. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SHELF AWARENESS AND THE CHICAGO REVIEW OF BOOKS “Stunningly gorgeous . . . The book contemplates the biggest questions—What is left at the end of the world? What is the impact of a life’s work?”—Portland Mercury “A beautifully written, sparse post-apocalyptic novel that explores memory, loss and identity . . . Fans of Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven and Kim Stanley Robinson’s Aurora will appreciate the Brooks-Dalton’s exquisite exploration of relationships in extreme environments.”—The Washington Post

A lively tale sure to be loved by fans of The Mitten Originally published in 1985, Annie and the Wild Animals is back in a large hardcover format with a striking new jacket that makes this new edition the perfect gift for young readers. Annie's cat, Taffy, disappears and she is lonely. She looks for a friendly, furry pet near the woods, but a giant moose, a grumpy bear and others show up to eat her corn cakes until they are all gone. They leave, and to Annie's surprise, out of the woods comes Taffy with her three new kittens.

Interactive documentary is still an emerging field that eludes concise definitions or boundaries. Grounded in practice-based research, this collection seeks to expand the sometimes exclusionary field, giving voice to scholars and practitioners working outside the margins. Editors Kathleen M. Ryan and David Staton have curated a collection of chapters written by a global cohort of scholars to explore the ways that interactive documentary as a field of study reveals an even broader reach and definition of humanistic inquiry itself. The contributors included here highlight how emerging digital technologies, collaborative approaches to storytelling, and conceptualizations of practice as research facilitate a deeper engagement with the humanistic inquiry at the center of documentary storytelling, while at the same time providing agency and voice to groups typically excluded from positions of authority within documentary and practice-based research, as a whole. This collection represents a key contribution to the important, and vocal, debates within the field about how to avoid replicating colonial practices and privileging. This is an important book for practice-based researchers as well as advanced-level media and communication students studying documentary media practices, interactive storytelling, immersive media technologies, and digital methodologies.

n enchanting and poignant new picture book about a very unusual friendship Finlay is a fox. Lily is a rabbit - and usually, one would keep out of the other's way. But not in this case! Lily and Finlay are firm friends, and against a backdrop of twinkling moonlight and accompanied by a farm animal orchestra, they dance the night away at a magical moonlit farmyard party. * Beautifully textured and glowing artwork from Caroline Pedler, a major new talent in picture book illustration, whose only previous book (a version of The Night Before Christmas) was Marks and Spencer's top selling book of 2001