15 fun and fact-filled poems about soil–what makes it and who lives in it! This book unearths some of the glorious mysteries that lie beneath our feet!
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
Spectacular vertical panoramas illustrating life underground accompany 15 funny, fascinating poems that explore dirt and the many creatures that make their homes underground. Spiders, earthworms, ants, chipmunks and more crawl across the pages, between stretching roots and buried stones. Chipmunk, for such a little squirt you sure do move a lot of dirt, you sure do dig your tunnels deep, you sure do find some nuts to keep, you sure do know your underground. Chipmunk, you sure do get around. This unique celebration of dirt– what makes it, what lives in it, and the many wonderful things the soil does to support life on our planet– is a whimsical, cleverly-illustrated pick for kids who love animals… or who just love playing in the mud. From the creators ofAnd the Bullfrogs Sing, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, this intriguing, uniquely charming nature book has been vetted by experts and includes an author’s note with more information about all the featured creatures, as well as a bibliography.
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students An NCTE Notable Poetry Book
Reviews
"This charming picture book is a splendid way to encourage an understanding and appreciation for nature and the often-unseen life that inhabits the planet alongside humans."—Shelf Awareness,Starred Review
"An appealing mix of lively poems, engrossing pictures, and smart bookmaking."—Kirkus Reviews
"The best part of this title is the gorgeous illustrations, done with colored pencils and digital tools. Realistic and creative, they offer more information about the animals than the poems. Readers of many ages will enjoy poring over the illustrations and observing all the details."—School Library Journal
"Fittingly laid out in a vertical format to take readers deep down into the ground, the full-bleed illustrations showcase gorgeous earth tones sparked with turquoise, yellow, peach, and lavender. Colored pencil has been manipulated digitally to resemble pastels and depicts a charming world aglow with life. Inviting in every way, this book is perfect for units on soil and animal habitats and is every bit as pleasurable for leisure reading."—School Library Connection "The vertical double spread layout showcases activity at different depths, with Cosgrove’s lush colored pencil and digital renderings an array of sophisticated colors and designerly patterns that fairly begs to be translated to fabric print. End matter comprises a chatty paragraph of additional information and a brief bibliography for each poem."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Fortunately, the Milk
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by Neil Gaiman
An absolute delight of a madcap story for the young (and young-at-heart) byNew York Timesbestselling author Neil Gaiman, with equal parts pirates and piranhas, adventure and aliens, oddity and love.
"I bought the milk," said my father. "I walked out of the corner shop, and heard a noise like this: t h u m m t h u m m. I looked up and saw a huge silver disc hovering in the air above Marshall Road."
"Hullo," I said to myself. "That's not something you see every day. And then something odd happened."
Find out just how odd things get in this hilarious story of time travel and breakfast cereal, expertly told by Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Skottie Young.
Softcover, 128 pages.
Harper Collins.
Recommended for readers ages 7-10 years for laugh outloud hilarity. A fun family read-aloud. Children a little younger and a little older, as well as adults may enjoy as well.
Reviews
Gaiman knocks it out of the park again with this imaginative story. -- School Library Journal
This would also make a wonderful readaloud, but don’t be surprised if the kids insist that it be read in one sitting--and maybe with a side of cookies and milk. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“[A] delightful tale.” -- Wall Street Journal
“If your kids still allow you to read aloud to them, this book is for you.” -- Newsday
“[A]n astounding tale…an absolute delight to read out loud….one part Douglas Adams, one part Doctor Who, and one part The Usual Suspects.” -- boingboing.com
“It’s hard not to love a novel that borrows equally from Calvin and Hobbes and The Usual Suspects. If you read only one book this year, a story with dancing dwarfs is always a wise choice.” -- Kirkus Reviews
From the Back Cover
"I bought the milk," said my father.
"I walked out of the corner shop, and heard a noise like this: T h u m m t h u m m.
I looked up and saw a huge silver disc hovering in the air above Marshall Road."
"Hullo," I said to myself. "That's not something you see every day.
And then something odd happened."
About the Author & Illustrator
Neil Gaiman is a #1 New York Timesbestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book,Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.
Skottie Young is an award-winning cartoonist and writer who illustrates New York Times bestselling adaptations of L. Frank Baum's Oz novels for Marvel Entertainment. His unique art style and sensibilities have drawn acclaim worldwide, earning him multiple Eisner Awards. He has worked in comics, toys, and animation for Marvel, Warner Bros., Image Comics, Mattel, Cartoon Network, and many more. Skottie lives in Illinois.
An Egg is Quiet
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By Dianna Hutts Aston; illustrated by Sylvia Long
Award-winning artist Sylvia Long has teamed with up-and-coming author Dianna Aston to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to eggs. From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, oval ladybug eggs to tubular dogfish eggs, gooey frog eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, it magnificently captures the incredible variety of eggs and celebrates their beauty and wonder.
The evocative text is sure to inspire lively questions and observations. Yet while poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to more than 60 types of eggs and an interesting array of egg facts. Even the endpapers brim with information. A tender and fascinating guide that is equally at home being read to a child on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle.
Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 5-8 years. Recommended by Nest owners for ~7 years and up. These books are rich in content. We find it a lot of facts and information even for an adult. However, the facts are balanced by the beautiful illustrations and text.
Hardcover, 36 pages. 9 x 11 inches.
Chronicle Books.
A Seed is Sleepy
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By Dianna Hutts Aston; illustrated by Sylvia Long
This gorgeous book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle.
Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 5-8 years. Recommended by Nest owners for ~7 years and up. These books are rich in content. We find it a lot of facts and information even for an adult. However, the facts are balanced by the beautiful illustrations and text.
Hardcover, 40 pages. 9 x 11 inches.
Chronicle Books.
Wish in the Dark
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by Christina Soontornvat
A 2021 Newbery Honor Book
A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice.
All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong’s prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free.
Nok, the prison warden’s perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family’s good name. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers secrets that make her question the truths she has always held dear. Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat’s twist on Victor Hugo’s Les Misérablesis a dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice — and asks whether one child can shine a light in the dark.
Recommended for readers ages 8-12 years.
Softcover, 384 pages.
Candlewick Press.
Praise
It’s a novel—a stand- alone, no less—that seems to have it all: a sympathetic hero, a colorful setting, humor, heart, philosophy, and an epic conflict that relates the complexity and humanity of social justice without heavy-handed storytelling. Soontornvat deftly blends it all together, salting the tale with a dash of magic that enhances the underlying emotions in this masterfully paced adventure. An important book that not only shines a light but also shows young readers how to shine their own. Luminous. —Booklist (starred review)
Set in a fantasy analogue of Thailand, all characters are presumed Thai, and Thai life and culture permeate the story in everything from the mangoes Pong eats in prison to the monks he meets beyond the prison's walls. It's also a retelling of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, and Soontornvat has maintained the themes of the original while making the plot and the characters utterly her own. Pong's and Nok's narratives are drawn together by common threads of family, loyalty, and a quest to define right and wrong, twining to create a single, satisfying tale. A complex, hopeful, fresh retelling. —Kirkus Reviews
Soontornvat artfully builds up to a triumphant confrontation, weaving in important themes about oppression and civil disobedience along the way. —Publishers Weekly
Nuanced questions of morality, oppression, and being defined by one’s circumstances are compounded with exciting action in this novel inspired by Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. The characters are resonant, and the action is enhanced by the fantastical Thailand-like setting. The original storyline and well-developed characters make this a standout novel. Highly recommended. —School Library Journal
Combining themes of coming-of-age, protest, and the power of freedom, this book will inspire young readers to stand up for their own beliefs as well as those of all people. This is a thought-provoking adventure that will cause readers to ask themselves whether being safe or having freedom is the better option, and if that needs to be a choice at all. —School Library Connection
The rich, atmospheric Thai-inspired settings ground Pong and Nok’s journeys toward self-understanding, from bleak Namwon to the peaceful temple Wat Singh to Chattana’s bustling, colorful Light Market...The novel offers satisfying meditations on moral choices as well as age-friendly openings into conversations about prison pipelines, autocracy, and socio-political action. —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Alternating between Pong's and Nok's stories, Soontornvat tells a satisfyingly intricate tale of escape and chase while raising questions about institutionalized injustices of privilege and want. Her Thai-inspired world is fully engaging, but perhaps most winning is the innocence, hope, and humor she conveys in the context of the struggle for social justice and with respect to the children's growth. —The Horn Book
A thrilling fantasy, set in a fresh, original world, with a vital message at its heart. A Wish in the Dark is incandescent. —Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor–winning author of The Inquisitor’s Tale
At once timeless and timely, Christina Soontornvat’s A Wish in the Dark is a richly imagined portrait of the power of hope, courage, and compassion to shine a light in dark times and the ability of small people to effect great change. Ingenious, captivating, and utterly gorgeous. —Anne Ursu, National Book Award–nominated author of The Real Boy
Do you hear the people sing? Christina Soontornvat’s Les Misérables-inspired A Wish in the Dark will have readers cheering for Pong, the young boy who escapes a life of unfair imprisonment, discovers the powers of friendship and forgiveness, and raises his voice against oppression. I was swept away by the Thai setting, the Buddhist teachings of Father Cham, and the sheer grit and determination of these young characters. At the heart of this novel, like Victor Hugo’s, are the struggle for justice and the power of marginalized communities to change our world for the better. Young readers will be rooting for Pong and his band of revolutionary friends and inspired to spread more light in their own communities. —Sayantani DasGupta, New York Times best-selling author of the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books
More Adventures in MoominValley
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Inspired by the works of Tove Jansson; adapted by Amanda Li
Join the Moomins in a beautiful collection of nine exciting stories based on the award-winning animation. Moomintroll and his friends and family are threatened by an erupting volcano, meet a friendly ghost, investigate a mysterious disappearance and have a midwinter adventure.
The Moomin family and their friends are back in More Adventures in Moominvalley, a collection of warm and charming stories based on the award-winning 3D animation.
Go on a journey to Moominvalley - a beautiful and peaceful place where everyone is kind and caring - and join Moomintroll, his parents Moominmamma and Moominpappa, and their friends Snufkin, Little My, Snorkmaiden and more on their exciting adventures.
Capturing the wit and whimsy of Tove Jansson's classic tales, the nine stories in this collection follow the goings-on in Moominvalley as Moomintroll wakes up in deep midwinter and meets his mysterious Ancestor, Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden are haunted by a not-so-spooky ghost, the friends undertake a perilous expedition to an erupting volcano, and a very special Invisible Guest comes to stay.
Packed full of exciting and eccentric twists and turns and featuring all of Tove Jansson's most beloved characters, this beautiful collection is sure to be treasured by Moomins fans old and new.
Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was born in Helsinki to artist parents. She was to become a celebrated artist, political cartoonist and author, but she is best known as the creator of the Moomins, one of the most successful and beloved children's book series ever written. Inspired by summers spent on the islands off Finland and Sweden, Tove created the unique world of Moominvalley and all its inhabitants. The Moomins and the Great Flood, her first book to feature the Moomins, was published in 1945. Tove published twelve Moomin books between 1945 and 1977, which have sold millions and been translated into over forty languages. In the 1950s, the Moomins became a successful cartoon strip, which was to feature in newspapers all over the world. As the Moomins' fame grew, they began to appear in television series, plays, films and a varied merchandise program soon followed. Tove also painted throughout her life and wrote novels and short stories, including the acclaimed Summer Book. But the Moomin world was never far away. In 1966, Tove received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her lasting contribution to children's literature.
Amanda Li loves creating and writing books for children. An art school graduate, she was a commissioning editor in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time writer. She has worked on hundreds of fiction, nonfiction, humour and activity titles since then. Amanda was delighted to be the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2020 for Best Book with Facts. She lives in Wimbledon with her husband, Andy, and her daughters, Izzy and Millie, and is a huge fan of the Moomins.
A Guide to Playing the Pentatonic Children's Lyre
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This booklet is a guide for playing the 7-string pentatonic children’s lyre. It is intended for parents and teachers who wish to sing and play music for or with preschool children.
Those who cannot read music will learn to do so at the same time. They give suitable examples of songs, ideas for improvisations and discuss situations where the pentatonic children’s lyre is of particular help (bedtime or accompanying stories with music). It also includes practical tips for tuning and putting on new strings as well as reference materials and contacts.
The pentatonic children's lyre is suited to children preschool and kindergarten aged, and as well for first graders (children aged 4-7 years old).
Published by New Lexicon.
The Quiet Heart - Putting Stress In Its Place
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by Peter Gruenewald; Foreword by Teresa Hale
A guide to managing stress and extreme emotions, using techniques based in neurology, psychiatry, psychology, cardiology and complementary medicine. Now includes new exercises and case studies, plus a useful Q&A section.
Softcover, 160 pages. 198 x 130 mm.
Floris Books, 2007.
Reviews
'The conventional approach to cardiovascular disease - reducing cholesterol, taking more exercise - only looks at part of the picture because it does not address the patient's emotional state. Hence Dr Gruenewald's technique for improving heart health is half stress reduction and half counselling ... I have noticed a difference in my stress levels. I also felt motivated to buy a garden hammock to lie in, practising my breathing as I rock back and forth while staring at clouds.' --Emma Mahony, The Saturday Times, Body and Soul, September 29 2007
'This small book covers a range of suggestions for improving emotional intelligence and conversational skills as well as imaginations to assist healing in a very valuable and accessible way.' -- Margaret Jones, Anthroposophical Society Newsletter
'This book is different, in that it allows you to skip around, looking for what you really need. Its 1, 2, 3 approach makes it easier to take what you want from it and get the most out of the read ... I don't find myself stressed out often but that didn't stop the practices from helping me! At a mere 158 pages, I feel that anyone can find the time to read this book and walk away with more than they have put into it.' --Eugene Kelly, merliannews.com
'With the help of this book it gives you the chance of dealing with stress.' -- Homeopathy International, Winter 2007
'The whole process is very clearly explained, so it only remains for the reader to put it into practice! Another feature of the book are the many inspiring quotations.' -- Scientific and Medical Network Review, Winter 2007
About the Author
Dr Peter Gruenewald is a General Medical Practitioner providing holistic health care at the Helios Medical Centre in Bristol and at the Hale Clinic in London. He has worked in the fields of psychiatric rehabilitation, emotional and behavioural difficulties and stress management since 1986, and is founder of the HeartSpheres approach for the management of emotions and interpersonal development He is involved in the training of health professionals, teachers and care staff in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the Philippines.
Teresa Hale is founder of the Hale Clinic, a centre for complementary medicine in London.
The Tiny Woman's Coat
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A small and cozy book leaving preschoolers snug as a bug, from award-winning author, Joy Cowley.
The tiny woman makes a coat of leaves with the help of her animal friends. The trees, geese, porcupine, horse and plants all share something so the tiny woman can snip, snip, snip and stitch, stitch, stitch a coat to keep herself warm.
Friendship and sharing are at the heart of this warm and simple rhythmic poem by one of the world’s best children’s writers. A perfectly cozy hardback storybook to read-aloud and share with babies, toddlers and preschoolers who will delight in everything tiny and small, including the fresh and funny illustrations by award-winning illustrator Giselle Clarkson.
Recommended for Children ages 3 - 5 years.
Hardcover, 28 pages. 8.8 x 8.8 inches.
Gecko Press.
Reviews:
“Now I have a new favourite cosy read to add to my collection.” —The Times UK, Children’s Book of the Week
Praise forThe Tiny Woman’s Coat "An inventive and delightful tale that evokes Thumbelina, The Borrowers, and other beloved wee characters."—Kirkus Reviews
“Now I have a new favourite cozy read to add to my collection ... Giselle Clarkson’s evocative illustrations tell another story of the powers of collectivism.”—The Times
About the Author & Illustrator:
Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s best-loved writers for children and adults, and her stories are loved around the world. She has won a multitude of awards and honors for her bestselling books, including the Prime Minister's Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.
Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator and comic artist based in New Zealand. She illustratedEgg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbookby Alexandra Tylee which won the Elsie Locke Award for Non-Fiction at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults andThe Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology.
The Tiny Woman’s Coat: Q&A with Joy Cowley
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Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s best-loved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation.
She has won a multitude of awards and honours for her bestselling books, including the Prime Minister’s Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.
What inspired the story of the tiny woman without a coat?
A red leaf.
A friend sent me a letter with a red leaf that they had collected on a walk one day. It had the texture of fine cloth. I had it on my writing desk and would touch it every day and thought wouldn’t it be lovely to have a coat in that texture. It fell to pieces eventually.
Children are fascinated with small things. After decades of working with children and helping them to learn to read, I’ve noticed the gift of being small and so close to the ground. I’ve been asked “do frogs have toenails?” “Why do daffodils have yellow hairs?” Being small and seeing small and playing with small things the size of their hands—sometimes as big people we forget about these things.
And children are never small in their own eyes. Only their little brother or sister are small to them. Anyone who starts a story with “There was a little girl…” well, I don’t believe they know children very well!
The Tiny Woman’s Coatlooks at the outside world through a child’s eyes and has been compared toThumbelinaandThe Borrowers. Did you enjoy the process of magnifying the natural world for young readers?
I thought more about what would make the perfect make-believe materials for a tiny coat. I went through a list in my mind that way.
I wanted the story ofThe Tiny Woman’s Coatto be a song, so that it floated and had a lyrical effect. To not be a serious story, but a warm and lovely story about making and thinking like a child.
Do you hope the story inspires young children to explore their own back yard to look closely at the little treasures they might find?
I believe children do explore their own backyard anyway. But I hope everything they read inspires them in some way. Books should give children pleasure, extend their imaginations and make their hearts rejoice.
A book is a different thing for children than it is for adults. It’s a friend: they take it around the house with them, they tuck it under their T-shirt or pillow at night.
The story includes trees and animals, seasons and resourcefulness. What are some of your favourite books about the outdoors and the natural world?
Unfortunately I can’t read now, which is a tragedy. But when I was young, I was introduced to a world I didn’t know after reading May Gibbs’Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. That world became real for me. My sister and I would run past banksia trees, believing the villains of the story were sitting in their branches. I believe environment books can become real for young children.
I also read A. A. Milne and memorised his rhymes because I wanted to hold them. When reading words like copse and spinney inWinnie the Pooh, I had no clue what they were exactly but just knew they were magical places.
This is your second collaboration with illustrator Giselle Clarkson. How is it to see different illustrators bring your stories to life in different ways?
I see illustrators as co-authors because that’s what they are! I often warn people at my writing workshops not to dictate to illustrators but to treat them as a co-author.
The definition of author is authority and creator and that’s what an illustrator is, bringing the story to life with pictures. I’m always delighted with the extra story that comes from the illustrator.
What’s one picture book you loved as a four-year-old?
I didn’t have books as a child. We moved around a lot and my family had only one book in the house—a Bible. Instead, I heard stories that my aunt would tell me and they often changed with each retelling.
I was eight-and-a-half years old before I read a book to myself.The Story about Pinggave me my reading skills. I read that book from beginning to end, then tucked it away in my desk. I just couldn’t bear to finish it. Then when I read it a second time I was surprised that it was the exact same story, unlike my Aunt’s storytelling that was different every time. With Ping, I discovered the constancy of print, that books do not change.
Do you believe in fairy people?
I believe a whole lot of living goes on outside our five senses.
I feed the sparrows in my garden every day, I talk to them, I tell the trees that they are beautiful (I’m not sure what the neighbours think). But I feel it is important to talk about perception not about absolute knowledge.
An illustrated collection of thought-provoking stories about how anger doesn’t always have to be angry, with illustrations from Marc Boutavant.
In ten thoughtful, philosophical, absurd tales by master storyteller Toon Tellegen, the forest animals—from squirrel to scarab beetle—spend their days as friends do, with birthday parties, writing letters, visiting, dancing, or sometimes all alone. Each day brings emotions that are always worth exploring, although not always easy, and each story reveals new layers through the expressive, touching and funny illustrations of Marc Boutavant.
This wry and nuanced illustrated storybook gently shows that anger, in all its shapes and sizes, is a natural, necessary and often misunderstood emotion. Written by one of the greatest Dutch authors for children, this wise and gently written collection is perfect for children wanting to explore and learn more about difficult emotions and feelings, making it an ideal book to read together with family or in the classroom, for readers aged 6-12 years.
Hardcover, 82 pages. 7.4 x 11 inches.
For readers aged 6-12 years.
Gecko Press, 2021.
Discovering Trees
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Jump-start curiosity with this take-along field guide for children, and sure to interest older children and adults with its delightful information and illustrations.
Backpack Explorer: Discovering Trees encourages junior naturalists to step outside and get curious about the trees they see, whether in their backyard, in their neighbourhood, in a park, or on a trail. With this take-along activity book — the fifth in the best-selling Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing — kids will stop, look, listen, and touch as they search for leaves, count tree rings, notice the sound of birds or wind in the branches, gather pinecones, and feel bark.
Each page is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides for identifying common trees, simple craft projects such as Make a Tree Rubbing or Make a Nature Mask from colourful leaves, and simple discovery features with fun tree facts. Equipped with a real mini-magnifying glass, stickers, and log for recording tree finds, this book is the perfect accompaniment for any nature adventure. Filled with activities, checklists, and stickers, this interactive nature guide is fun to throw in a backpack to take with or to do a little home study.
Special lightweight durable hardcover, 48 pages.
Storey publishing, 2021.
Grids & Guides, eco
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A Notebook for Ecological Thinkers
The perfect journal for the sustainably minded, Eco combines the classic, sophisticated Grids & Guides format with a fresh, green-themed design. Featuring 160 pages of post-consumer recycled graph paper in a variety of designs, the eight infographics and charts support green living with useful information on Backyard Biodiversity, Decoding Recycling Symbols, How to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint, and more.
Details: Hardcover, reusable 1/2 jacket with map and calendar Size: 5.75 X 8.25 IN Pages: 160 Publication Date: 03/03/2020 ISBN: 9781616898816
Self-Reg - How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life
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By Dr Stuart Shanker
There’s no such thing as a bad kid. That’s what a lifetime of experience has taught internationally celebrated research professor Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult, out of control, distracted, or exhausted a child might seem, there’s a way forward: self-regulation. Overturning decades of conventional wisdom, this radical new technique allows children and the adults who care for them to regain their composure and peace of mind.
Self-Reg is a groundbreaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child’s emotions and behaviour and a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Grounded in decades of research and working with children and parents by Dr. Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous system’s way of responding to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively high levels of stress, and, as a result, an explosion of emotional, social, learning, behaviour, and physical health problems. But few parents recognize the “hidden stressors” that their children are struggling with: physiological as well as social and emotional. An entrenched view of child rearing seesour children as lacking self-control or willpower, but the real basis for these problems lies in excessive stress.
Self-regulation can dramatically improve a child’s mood, attention, and concentration. It can help children to feel empathy, and to cultivate the sorts of virtues that most parents know are vital for their child’s long-term wellbeing. Self-regulation brings about profound and lasting transformation that continues throughout life. Dr. Shanker translates decades of his findings from working with children into practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop their self-regulation skills and teach their children to do the same and engage successfully with life for optimal learning, social, and emotional growth.
Dr. Stuart Shanker is a distinguished research professor emeritus of philosophy and psychology at York University and the creator of The MEHRIT Centre. He is a former president of the Council of Early Child Development. Dr. Shanker attended the University of Toronto, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees. At the University of Oxford, he obtained his D. Phil. with distinction in philosophy. His expertise has been sought internationally, and he has been an adviser on early child development to government organizations across Canada and the United States in addition to Australia, Bosnia, Colombia, England, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland,Peru, Romania, and Serbia.
Praise
“Though this book takes children’s needs as its focus, it is really focused on providing guidance—and even a degree of consolation—to adults as they navigate the often tricky parent-child relationship. Shanker gives readers clear explanations of even the more complex neurological information, such as the role of the limbic system, as well as ample diagrams. And the discussion does not stop at the early childhood stage, moving ultimately into adolescence. If the stressed populations most in need of this book’s lessons can find the time to read it, they will appreciate its potential to bring the minds of both parent and child to a state of heightened attentiveness with minimal anxiety.” — Publishers Weekly
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
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by Kenard Pak
As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows—winter is on its way!
Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the setting sun to curious deer, they say goodbye to autumn and welcome the glorious first snow of winter in Kenar Pak's Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter.
Recommended for Ages 3-6 years old.
Hardcover, 32 pages. 11.18 x 8.89 inches.
Published by Henry Holt and Co.
Reviews:
"Lyrical and informative, this lovely introduction to the seasons is perfect for sharing with young audiences in groups or one-on-one." —School Library Journal on Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
"Pak’s well-executed first appearance as both author and illustrator offers a warm welcome to fall." —The Horn Book, starred review, on Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
"A gentle, gorgeous welcome to summer’s end and fall’s beginning, perfect for storytime or one-on-one reading." —School Library Journal, on Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
"A visual success conjuring up the best about the seasons’ changes." —Kirkus Reviews, on Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
"The focus is on the natural world, but Pak (Flowers Are Calling) celebrates city life, too, with drawings of diverse townspeople . . . that show a rainbow of a community. It’s a thoughtful look at the kind of change that unfolds almost imperceptibly." —Publishers Weekly, on Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Take Me Home
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An Activity Journal for Young Explorers
by Mary Richards
This gorgeous series makes a perfect gift for creative children." - Frances Morris, Director, Tate Modern Museum
Take Me Home is filled with activities that encourage children to explore the place where they live, jot down their ideas and draw what they see. As they discover new facts, make lists, and answer questions they are prompted to look at their own home in new ways - observing its different spaces and the objects that fill it.
Crammed with facts, lively illustrations and inspiring activities, this fun-filled book is perfect for spending creative time at home - just the thing for homeschool groups, or for parents looking for interesting after-school and rainy-day activities. With Take Me Home as their guide, children don't need to go further than their own front door to discover new things!
Fun, quirky and bursting with information about homes throughout history; architecture and design; the way things work; and the artists and writers whose stories are inspired by living spaces; this book is the perfect gift for curious and creative children.
Recommended for ages 8-12 years.
Softcover with flaps, 96 pages. 6.2 x 8".
Agnes & Aubrey publisher.
Writer and illustrator Mary Richards is author of The Modern Art Journal (Tate Publishing), Splat: The Most Exciting Artists of All Time (Thames & Hudson) and co-author of ArtSongs, a set of songs about art and artists (with David Schweitzer) for Tate. Mary was Art Publisher at the Hayward Gallery and a Project Editor at Tate Publishing. She lives in London with four children, two cats and a large collection of Lego.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
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By Gerda Muller
When Goldilocks goes to collect flowers in the wood she gets lost and stumbles upon a pretty house in a clearing. She looks inside and sees a table with three chairs: a big chair, a medium chair and a little chair, and in front of each chair is a steaming bowl of porridge. The porridge smells so good, and Goldilocks is so hungry, that she opens the door and walks inside. But this house belongs to three bears: a big daddy bear, a medium mummy bear and a little baby bear -- and they'll be back soon.
This is a beautiful interpretation of a classic story. Gerda Muller's timeless, intricate illustrations offer wonderful extra detail for children to enjoy. From the very first page, she includes big, medium and little versions of birds, squirrels, mice, plates, umbrellas, slippers, and more. Children and parents will notice new things each time.
Recommended for 3 - 6 years old.
Hardcover, 40 pages. 240 x 296 mm. Colour illustrations.
July 2020, 2nd edition.
Floris Books.
Reviews:
'A beautifully illustrated version of this classic story also adds a clear lesson in manners! Goldilocks, a little girl travelling with a circus, wanders off into the woods on her own. When she finds a lovely house, she enters without thinking. She sits in the chairs, eats the porridge and then settles down for a comfy sleep in the littlest bed. The bears are forgiving but can't help asking why she didn't knock and why she entered without being invited in. It's a lesson Goldilocks will hopefully remember.' -- Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids
'A beautiful interpretation of the classic story with fabulously intricate pictures which will give extra enjoyment.' -- Creative Steps, Spring 2011.
'This is a beautiful re-telling of a classic tale, told with lively text and atmospheric and detailed illustrations. The design has a soft, nostalgic feel which works effectively with the well-loved story. The pictures are soft-focused and charming, with the most adorable bears and many surprising details to hold children's interest throughout. This is sure to become a favourite edition for a whole new generation of young children and would make a lovely gift to treasure.' -- Ruth Walter, Armadillo, March 2011.
'A wonderful interpretation of this classic story with timeless, intricate illustrations offering wonderful extra detail for parents and children to spot together.' -- Tammy Dolling, March 2011
'A wonderful hardback version of the traditional tale.
There's a lesson to learn about the importance of knocking first, and beautiful illustrations of a cosy rustic home.' --Juno, Summer 2011.
'An up-to-date re-telling of the well known story but with subtle differences and a slight unexpected twist near the end. My 5 to 7-year-old testers enjoyed spotting the changes, such as Goldilocks living in a circus caravan, and the moral with which the story ends; they liked the funny chairs and tables too.
'Many details are included, such as Mummy Bear's knitting and the furniture is all recognizably made from trees in the wood. The bears are most realistically depicted and their faces are wonderfully expressive. A charming modern version of an old favourite.' -- Angela Lepper, School Librarian
'Children will relish the myriad small details in the artwork, including the many objects that come in threes; beekeeping stations near the house, balls along the path, piggy banks on the nightstand, bear-shaped chairbacks, bear-themed art on the walls, and bear-head umbrella handles ... While there are many versions of this story out there, here's one worth adding to collections.' -- Booklist Online, American Library Association
'Muller's version of the three bears adds a delightful mix of tradition and the modern day ...this Goldilocks is innocent of any real wrong-doing and certainly doesn't understand that she shouldn't be there. This innocence and naiveté works well in the book, taking her character from a naughty urchin to a young explorer. Muller's illustrations are done in an understated color palette with dashes of vivacious reds. The bears' home is wonderfully traditional with a Dutch door, carved wooden chairs, and matching comforters on the beds in different colors but all with a bee motif. No one will wonder why Goldilocks enters and stays. It is all so very inviting and cozy ... This is a cheery and slightly modernized version of the traditional story that will be welcome in library collections or as a great bedtime pick.' -- Wakingbraincells blog
Moominland in Midwinter (Vol 5)
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Written and illustrated by Tove Jansson; Translated by Thomas Warburton
Everyone knows the Moomins sleep through the winter. But this year, Moomintroll has woken up early. So while the rest of the family slumber, he decides to visit his favorite summer haunts. But all he finds is this strange white stuff. Even the sun is gone! Moomintroll is angry: whoever Winter is, she has some nerve. Determined to discover the truth about this most mysterious of all seasons, Moomintroll goes where no Moomin has gone before.
“The Moomin books make for both splendid bedtime read-alouds and solitary savoring.” —Wall Street Journal
“This book is a marvelous new look at a time of year when many of us are huddling inside, trying to stay warm, and a good reminder during a hot summer of what to look forward to in a few short months.” —The Green Man Review
“Timeless . . . Perfect for reading aloud . . . The magical adventures of the innocent Moomin family have the whimsical, surrealistic quality of Frank Baum's Oz books.” —Chicago Parent
“The Moomins originated in Finland, found their way to England, and have now, happily, crossed the Atlantic. One couldn't ask for more engaging citizens.” —The Christian Science Monitor
“The books . . . belong on the shelf next to classics likeA Wrinkle in TimeandThe Phantom Tollbooth.” —Entertainment Weekly
“A lost treasure now rediscovered . . . A surrealist masterpiece.” —Neil Gaiman
“Jansson was a genius of a very subtle kind. These simple stories resonate with profound and complex emotions that are like nothing else in literature for children or adults: intensely Nordic, and completely universal.” —Philip Pullman
“Tove Jansson is undoubtedly one of the greatest children's writers there has ever been. She has the extraordinary gift of writing books that are very clearly for children, but can also be enjoyed when the child, like me, is over sixty and can still find new pleasures with the insights that come from adulthood.” —Sir Terry Pratchett
“Clever, gentle, witty, and completely engrossing.” —Jeff Smith, author of Bone
“[Tove Jansson] is a master.” —The Times Literary Supplement (London)
“The most original works for children to be published since the Pooh books, and possibly, since Alice.” —Saturday Review
“You will declare yourself a citizen of Moominvalley and call the stories your own--the Moomin world is that compelling.” —Riverbank Review
“It's not just Tove Jansson's wonderfully strange fairytale world that so appeals but also her beautiful line work and exquisite sense of design.” —Lauren Child
“[Jansson was] a whiz of tomfoolery who was also a profound guide to the human heart.” —Shelley Jackson, LA Weekly
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Written and illustrated by Tove Jansson; Translated by Thomas Warburton
Tove Jansson(1914–2001) was born in Helsinki and spent much of her life in Finland. She is the author of the Moomin books, includingComet in MoominlandandFinn Family Moomintroll. Born into an artistic family—her father was a sculptor and her mother was a graphic designer and illustrator—Jansson studied at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, and L'École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In addition to her Moomin books, she also wrote several novels, drew comic strips and worked as a painter and illustrator. In 1966, she was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her body of work. Jansson had a studio in Helsinki but spent most of her time at her home on a small island called Klovharu.
Grids & Guides, orange
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The beloved Grids & Guides family gets a bold new addition with Grids & Guides Orange.
Like its bestselling predecessors, this new orange edition is a stylish and durable notebook that features eight classic grid pages interspersed with eight engaging charts and infographics on hazard symbols, chromosomes, human muscular systems, cetaceans, gears, world data, particle physics, and sound and hearing.
Cloth-covered and handsome, this notebook makes a great gift for architects, designers, creatives, and left-brainers and right-brainers alike.
Have you ever wondered how plants work? Or why we eat the fruit of one plant, but the leaves of another? What’s the big deal about growing things—and how do we decide what we need to grow in the space we have? Discover the whole life cycle of food, from sowing and saving to planning and planting, and—most exciting of all—harvesting the food you’ve grown. In Grow, you’ll get all the inspiration and knowledge you need to get out there and start planting.
Included inside:
A visual guide to the world of plants—what they need to grow, how to care for them, and more
Grow your own pizza! How to plant for a recipe, with fruits and vegetables in pots or a whole vegetable garden
Pull-out activities including a runner-bean growth chart, a Fruit Pairs game, Rainbow Taste Wheel (turn the dial to find out which vitamins are found in each fruit and vegetable), and four sheets of stickers
Hardcover with neat 'screw' binding, 80 pages. 8.25 x 7.125 inches.
Roost Books.
About the Author:
Ben Raskin is the Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association in the UK, and a father to two. He runs courses and training on organic growing and launched the Soil Association’s flagship Organic Apprenticeship Scheme in 2007. Ben developed an interest in gardening while working on an organic vineyard in northern Italy and has worked in horticulture for eighteen years.
What happens to the food we don’t eat—all those discarded apple cores and rejected Brussels sprouts? Did you know that there are as many living organisms in a teaspoon of soil as there are people in the whole world? And that wriggly worms are our cool, earthy friends?
In Compost, Ben Raskin shares his expert knowledge, answering these questions and many more, through a whole heap of engaging activities and games. Teach your kids that composting is fun (and stop them from moaning about emptying the compost bucket) with this funky guide that takes you from compost menus—who knew worms were gourmands?—to Worms and Ladders, a fresh take on a traditional board game. Find out the rules for setting up your very own Worm Lovers’ Society, learn all about the garden-to-plate cycle together, and get your family's feet firmly set on the road to a planet-friendly lifestyle.
Hardcover with neat 'screw' binding, 62 pages. 8.25 x 7.125 inches.
Roost Books.
About the Author:
Ben Raskin is the Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association in the UK, and a father to two. He runs courses and training on organic growing and launched the Soil Association’s flagship Organic Apprenticeship Scheme in 2007. Ben developed an interest in gardening while working on an organic vineyard in northern Italy and has worked in horticulture for eighteen years.
Two for Me, One for You
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Written & Illustrated by Jörg Mühle
Bear finds three tasty mushrooms on her way home through the woods. Her friend Weasel cooks them up in the frying pan. But the friends have a problem: how to share three between two?
Bear and Weasel each come up with one argument after another for why they should have more: I found them! I cooked them. I'm bigger. I'm still growing.... Until the fox comes around the corner and snatches a mushroom.
That solved the problem. They eat the two mushrooms and it's time for dessert. Here comes Weasel with the scrumptious wild strawberries, three of them to share...
Recommended for young readers 4-8 years, and whatever age companion is so lucky to share this delightful story along with them.
Hardcover, 32 pages.
7.3 x 10.3 inches. (25.6 x 18.7 cm)
Gecko Press.
Reviews:
"A brown bear finds some mushrooms in the forest and is excited to share them with her friend Weasel. After Weasel cleans, seasons, and cooks the food, the two sit down to eat their meal. The problem becomes obvious: there are two friends and three mushrooms. They each have a potentially convincing argument that the other just doesn't buy—Bear is big so she needs more to eat while Weasel is small and requires more food in order to grow. A wily fox saunters by and swiftly resolves the argument and the standoff causes Bear and Weasel to unite against the interloper. All seems to be well again between the friends until Weasel offers Bear dessert, which brings the tale to the ultimate 'Uh-oh' moment. Charming illustrations on white backgrounds reveal Weasel's open air yet cozy hoe as well as other forest residents, two of whom are quietly reading books. VERDICT Children will clearly understand and sympathize with the friends' humorous conundrum. A delightful look at sharing and the problems that can result." — School Library Journal
"Bear and Weasel learn a powerful lesson in sharing. Walking through the woods, Bear finds three mushrooms, which she brings home for dinner. Weasel cooks them to perfection, with salt and pepper and 'a little parsley.' At the table, Bear takes two mushrooms for herself and gives one to Weasel. 'That's fair,' she says. 'I'm big. I need to eat a lot.' Weasel disagrees; he's small and is still growing. This small spat, well, mushrooms into a full-blown fight. Bear points out that she found the mushrooms, and Weasel counters that he cooked them, and to perfection. But it was Bear's recipe, and she likes mushrooms more than Weasel, who is so hungry his stomach is grumbling. Bear says that her stomach is grumbling, too. But Weasel said it first. And Bear said that she wanted the extra mushroom first. Finally, Weasel declares that they aren't friends anymore. He stabs the third mushroom with a fork, lifts it over his head, and...a fox snatches it right off the fork and eats it. There's a moment of mutual shock and anger at the fox, but then Bear and Weasel sit down and wish each other 'bon appetit.' For dessert...three juicy strawberries. Mühle's storytelling has a fine sense of comic pacing, and his cartoons are simple but effective, uncluttered and full of white space, creating cozy domesticity in the forest.
This funny friendship fable hits the spot." — Kirkus Reviews
"Two hungry friends find themselves at loggerheads in this fablelike story about fairness. When Bear finds three forest mushrooms, Weasel cooks them up ('with a little parsley') in a well-equipped forest home. But when Bear dishes up, she calls dibs on the third mushroom: 'That's fair. I'm big, so I need to eat a lot,' Bear says. 'I'm small, and I still have to grow,' Weasel counters. As both friends make their cases ('I found the mushrooms'; 'I... simmered them in the heavy pan. With parsley!'), reasonable debate soon escalates into full-blown argument. Just when it seems they're at an impasse, a sly passerby swipes the extra portion, uniting the two against a shared enemy: 'The cheek of it,' they holler, 'totally unfair!' In colored pencil and wash, Mühle crafts homey forest scenes that are one of the book's delights: tree branches serve as hooks, the kitchen bursts with pleasing jars, and Weasel sits in what appears to be a Stokke Tripp Trapp chair. A final spread features Weasel pulling out a bowl with three strawberries, leaving the reader to guess whether the friends will find new ways to argue over dessert. Sharing is well-trodden territory, but Mühle's take is full of woodsy charm." — Publishers Weekly
Can I Sit with You?
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The story of a child and a dog who discover how life transforms and expands with someone by your side.
With lyrical text and stunning illustrations, this empathy read illustrates the power of friendship in the face of change. Can I Sit with You? takes readers along one loyal dog's journey with the child he's meant to be with, no matter how far they roam. This timeless picture book illustrates the importance of companionship and loyalty, and how engaging with others makes the world embrace you in return.
From beloved author-illustrator Sarah Jacoby
Full of playful, incredibly emotive illustrations
Celebrates the importance of connection and unconditional love
Readers young and old will enjoy this moving story about the unbreakable bond between a child and a dog.
Children's books for kids ages 5-8
Perfect for animal lovers
Great empathy read
Hardcover, 44 pages. 11 x 9 1/2 inches.
Chronicle Books.
Origami for Mindfulness
ISBN 9781782494058
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by Mari Ono
Use mindful origami everyday with these 35 projects designed to de-stress, calm, and help you live in the moment.
The art of origami and the concept of mindfulness go hand-in-hand. Both have therapeutic effects, helping people to relax and relieve stress, as well as increasing creativity and concentration. In this book Mari Ono teaches you the mindful art of origami, with a collection of 35 origami patterns designed to bring a moment of mindfulness and calmness into everyday busy lives.
Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of life, from Love & Hope to Belief & Willingness and every project has clear step-by-step instructions and photographs, so you can fold your way from a simple Rose to the more complicated Crane. The book comes with a selection of beautiful origami papers for you to fold with, including sheets to colour yourself – another activity that reduces stress and enables you to find inner calm. This book is the perfect tool for anyone creative looking to taking their first steps towards a mindful lifestyle.
The therapeutic effects of origami are well known in Japan and here Mari Ono—an expert in Japanese papercrafts—reveals how a few simple folds can reduce stress, improve concentration, and help overcome negativity.
Origami is also the perfect tool for anyone interested in taking the first steps toward a mindful lifestyle—it is a very pure discipline where no expensive equipment is required and you can do it anywhere. To get you started, over 60 pieces of origami paper are provided, including a selection of sheets you can colour in yourself—another activity proven to elicit a calming response in the body.
Would you like to try a project? Have a go at this gorgeous Origami Rose - you can find all the steps for this romantic project on the publisher's blog.
Softcover, 128 pages. 9.0 X 9.3 inches.
Published by Ryland, Peters, & Small.
Reviews
'Mari Ono's elegant book is a fine introduction to this most soothing of crafts.' ~ S magazine (Sunday Express), October 2 2016
About the Author
Mari Ono is an expert in origami and all forms of papercrafts. Born in Japan, she has lived in the United Kingdom for many years with her artist husband, Takumasa, where both work to promote Japanese art and crafts. Her previous books include The Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts, published by North Light Books.
The Iliad
ISBN 9780763696634
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A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Gareth Hinds
In a companion volume to his award-winning adaptation of The Odyssey, the incomparable graphic novelist Gareth Hinds masterfully adapts Homer’s classic wartime epic.
More than three thousand years ago, two armies faced each other in an epic battle that rewrote history and came to be known as the Trojan War. The Iliad, Homer's legendary account of this nine-year ordeal, is considered the greatest war story of all time and one of the most important works of Western literature. In this stunning graphic novel adaptation — a thoroughly researched and artfully rendered masterwork — renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds captures all the grim glory of Homer's epic. Dynamic illustrations take readers directly to the plains of Troy, into the battle itself, and lay bare the complex emotions of the men, women, and gods whose struggles fueled the war and determined its outcome. This companion volume to Hinds’s award-winning adaptation of The Odyssey features notes, maps, a cast of characters, and other tools to help readers understand all the action and drama of Homer's epic.
Softcover, 272 pages.
Candlewick Press.
Recommended for ages 12 years and up (Grade 7 and up). Some schools have been known to teach it for Grade 6 (eleven years old and up), and some eager children might enjoy to read it already during Grade 5 studies of Ancient Greece in Waldorf pedagogy, although it could wait until Grade 6 when Ancient Greek studies crossover to Ancient Rome. The book has some quite graphic violent illustrations.
Reviews:
In his latest graphic novel adaptation of a classic text, Hinds (The Odyssey) condenses Homer’s epic poem of gods and mortals at war, covering most of the major events and adding supplemental material that expands the story slightly beyond the original...The most striking scenes are the battles, presented in intimate detail and in awe-inspiring, sweeping overviews. Hinds’s relatively plain language retains just enough meter to hint at the cadences of the work, and, together with the dynamic art, creates an accessible entrée to an enduring classic. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Clear scaffolding, well-chosen abridgements, readable prose, and stunning art invite readers into this exceptionally compelling version of the episode of the Trojan War handed down through Homer’s Iliad...Readers who have struggled to follow the poetry of the standard text or to become emotionally invested in a summary will have no such difficulty here; Hinds has truly produced an easy-to-follow, engrossingly cinematic blockbuster on the page. —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
"Sing to me, O Muse, of the rage of Achilles": a rousing graphic rendition of Homer's great epic...An expertly crafted rendition and a welcome invitation to younger readers to immerse themselves in the ancient past. —Kirkus Reviews
This modern graphic novel retelling of Homer’s epic immediately draws in readers with its artistry and readability...This is a well-done adaptation of an important, thought-provoking poem. —School Library Connection
As with his treatment of The Odyssey (rev. 11/10), Hinds offers an ambitious and compelling comics adaptation of a Homerian epic...By highlighting the efforts of the goddesses, along with amending Helen’s understanding of her role in the war, Hinds makes an effort to address the story’s inherent hypermasculinity, reminding readers that “the war is the work of angry gods and angry men.” —The Horn Book
Arrestingly, Mr. Hinds depicts the meddling immortals in translucent, sugary Easter-egg colors. This initially whimsical-seeming decision has the effect of highlighting the mocking distance between the fickle, impulsive Olympians and the flesh-and-blood men and women who pay the price for divine caprice on the earth below...Those who know the epic will find an engrossing and rewarding account: gory, affecting, unforgettable. —The Wall Street Journal
Unpacking ‘The Iliad’ as a reader is one thing; adapting it for comics is a hurdle of a different magnitude. Enter Gareth Hinds, the Vermont-born artist who has reworked literary classics from Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe and more. His magnificently realized graphic telling of ‘The Iliad’ — in its wealth of muted watercolored hues and evocative landscapes — condenses a more than 20-book-length poem into 251 pages of narrative comics. It follows an equally sweeping interpretation of “The Odyssey,” which had a loose, sketchbook-style look as compared with its spiffy successor. —Los Angeles Times
This is no mere comics adaptation of an ancient classic. Through his intricately illustrated panels, Gareth Hinds brings us The Iliad’s depth, brutality, and power. A Herculean effort worthy of the original. —Gene Luen Yang, Michael L. Printz Award winner for American Born Chinese
With his graphic novel retelling of The Iliad, Gareth Hinds has created a work of such scope and power that it boggles my mind. It truly lives up to the — dare I say it — epic scale of the original poem. —George O’Connor, author of the New York Times best-selling Olympians series
What's That Bird?
ISBN 9781580175548
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Getting to Know the Birds Around You, Coast to Coast
This colorful guide introduces beginning birders of all ages to the wonders of the avian world. With profiles of 30 North American birds detailing their color, size, habitat, and calls, you’ll quickly learn to identify the birds in your neighborhood. Additional sections on bird anatomy and behavior, ideas for keeping a bird-watching journal, instructions for building a nesting box, and tips for where to find specific species will have you exploring all the joys of birding in no time.
Recommended by the publisher for ages 8-12 years. We at nest find that this could be suitable as a guide for the whole family, with some information to share with children 8 years and up, but also plenty of information for older children and adults alike. Birdwatching is an activity that can calm nerves, soothe the soul, and clear the mind - for humans of all ages!
Softcover, 128 pages.
Storey Publishing.
Reviews:
“…a beautifully illustrated and informative beginners guide to backyard bird watching, appropriate for both school children and adults.” –ForeWord
“…an informed and informative book that the entire family can enjoy.” –Bookwatch
“Easy to use, loaded with digestible information and full of spectacular photography.” –San Diego Union Tribune
“Choiniere…and Golding have put heart and soul into this beautifully conceived and produced guide.” –San Diego Union Tribune
“…not only a helpful field guide, but also includes read-aloud fast facts…” –Star Tribune
“…a delightful beginner's guide to backyard bird watching.” –Rural Heritage
“…lively, easy to understand language…” – Science News
“This book is an attractive tool for an adult teaching a child about nature in general and birding in particular.” – Science News
knitted animal scarves, mitts, and socks
ISBN 9781782492528
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35 fun and fluffy creatures to knit and wear
by Fiona Goble
Knit your own animal accessories with these fun and colourful patterns from Fiona Goble.
Everyone loves animals, and now you can add them to your wardrobe with this fun and fluffy collection of animal scarves, mitts, and socks to knit. Whether you like the bright colors of tropical frogs and fish, or you prefer the cuddly softness of a koala or a rabbit, you will find your favorite creature here. 'Furry Friends' include a fox scarf and mitts, and a marmalade kitten scarf. In 'Country Creatures' you'll find scarves in the shape of a duckling, a lamb, and a pig, as well as hedgehog mitts. 'Water Lovers' include a shark scarf complete with fin, and a pair of penguin socks, while 'Wild Animals' range from an elephant scarf to a zebra cowl and snake socks. There are loads of scarves for small kids, big kids, and young adults, plus a cute collection of socks in the form of cats, owls, mice, and more. Cowls and mittens, and some hat/scarf combinations, complete the set. With simple stitches, full instructions for making-up, and clear photographs to illustrate the all-important details, you can pick up your needles and knit a menagerie in no time.
Fiona Goble is a craft and knitting author who for many years ran a small textile business making bags, pillows, and throws. She teaches knitting and sewing classes, and is the author of several bestselling knitting books, including Knitted Animal Socks and Hats, Knit Your Own Dolls,Knitted Animal Nursery, Knitted Animal Cozies, Knitted Animal Scarves, Mitts, and Socks, and Knitted Animal Hats, as well as Cute and Easy Knitting, Learn to Knit, Beanies and Bobble Hats, Scarves and Cowls, and My First Animal Knitting Book, all published by CICO Books. Fiona lives just outside London, UK, with her husband and student son.
Softcover, 128 pages. 8.2 x 10.9 inches.
Ryland Peters & Small.
My First Magic Book
ISBN 9781782491583
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50 fun tricks and illusions for children aged 7 years +
Find out all you need to know about getting started with magic.
Start with Card Tricks and keep people guessing with the Tricks with Everyday Objects, such as the fantastic banana split trick and the coin under a handkerchief illusion. Move on to the head-scratching Puzzlers, like the rattling matchbox or the chicken, fox, and corn trick—these guessing games will leave your friends and family amazed and bewildered. Confuse your friends further with the knotty problems in the Betchas chapter, and the joke’s on them with the Stunts ’n’ Pranks, where they can be a part of the trick with the cable ties or the wooden spoon illusion. With handy hints and tips from professional magician Paul Megram, My First Magic Book will amuse and delight every aspiring young magician.
Recommended for ages 7-11 years old.
Softcover, 112 pages.
Cico Kidz books.
About the Author:
Paul Megram is a highly experienced magician and won first prize in the British Children's Entertainers National Championships in 2014. He is a member of The Magic Circle, has been British Magical Champion and was awarded the prestigious ‘silver star’ for his high standard of performance. With 'My First Magic Book' he wants to inspire the next generation of young performers to begin a life-long love of all things magic. The author is based in Buckinghamshire, UK.
The Art and Craft of Geometric Origami
ISBN 9781616896348
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by Mark Bolitho. Photography by Brent Darby
With the increasing popular interest in mindfulness, and seeking quiet in the tumult of modern life, origami, the centuries-old practice of paper folding, has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence. With origins possibly dating to sixth century Buddhism, the art of creating shapes from pieces of paper offers an appealing combination of calming concentration and the opportunity to create small works of art with our own hands. This mind-bending collection of geometric origami includes twenty-seven inventive shapes, from simple one-piece pyramids to beautiful and intricate starbursts, each carefully designed and explained with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Also included are thirty-two sheets of origami paper to get you started.
Softcover, 128 pages.
8.15 x 9.15 inches.
Princeton Architectural Press.
Printed in China.
Mark Bolitho has been involved with origami for thirty-five years and is the former chairman of the British Origami Society. Having worked for many years as an accountant, he now devotes his time to origami, from creating and authoring books and kits to undertaking commissions for large-scale exhibitions.
Children's shirt with an O neck in 100% mulesing-free organic silk wool, 160 g/m2.
A sleeveless shirt with silkwool binding around the neckline and armholes.
GOTS certified organic silkwool includes 30% silk and 70% wool and combines the best of both materials: silk’s smoothens and wool’s warmth. The thin material is breathable and elastic and offers additional warmth when worn under or over other clothes.
Hand-made in Artjärvi Finland. No washing required before use.
silkwool blend short-sleeved baby bodysuit
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100% mulesing-free organic silk wool
A short-sleeved baby bodysuit with a V neck. An overlapping V neck and buttons at the bottom make dressing up easier. Silkwool binding at around the neck and leg holes.
GOTS certified organic silkwool includes 30% silk and 70% wool and combines the best of both materials: silk’s smoothens and wool’s warmth. The thin material is breathable and elastic and offers additional warmth when worn under or over other clothes. The undyed and unprocessed wool and silk are also safe for babies.
Hand-made in Artjärvi Finland. No washing required before use. Airing keeps silk wool fresh longer and delays the need for washing
Our silk wool products have not been treated with moth-proofing chemicals, so please protect the product from moths and other insects. Store silk wool products in a tight plastic bag when they are not in regular use. How to protect woollen clothes from pests
Wash preferably by hand or by using the 30 Celsius degree hand or wool wash program using a biodegradable wool washing detergent
We recommend the Sonett wool and silk washing liquid for washing and Sonett gall soap for stain removal.
Smooth into shape when wet/
No not let dry in direct sunlight or near a heating device.
Materials:
Organic silk (30%) is grown in China and organic wool (70%) Is grown in Argentina and Uruguay
Silk wool combines wool’s warmth and silk’s smoothness for year-around use
Both materials keep you cool when warm and warm up in the cold weather and can absorb moisture without feeling wet
Pure natural fibres are flexible and breath even in warm weather
Due to its thin structure the material is well-suited for active everyday life but won’t tolerate heavy rubbing and sweating without felting
At the end of their lifecycle 100% wool and 100% silk return back to nature
Production:
The products are not finished with repellents harmful to humans or nature
All Ruskovilla products are manufactured using 100% renewable energy, and they utilize renewable geothermal heat in keeping our manufacturing, storage and production facilities warm.
Ruskovilla has come out with a wool fleece that is soft and breathable like no other we've found! True to the entire Ruskovilla range, organic merino wool and gentle processing results in a difference you can feel.
These mittens in children's sizing are lightly warming, ideal for cool autumn weather on their own, or for wearing underneath separate outer mitten shells. We particularly like this mittens underneath a rain mitt for the ultimate warm and dry cold and wet weather mitten!
Brushed soft wool knit feels comfortable against skin. Ruskovilla's microplastic-free and breathable alternative to synthetic fiber: 100% certified organic wool fleece. Pure wool keeps you warm even when damp, neutralizes odours and doesn’t require frequent washing. Wool with no synthetics mixed in is also a fire-resistant material that returns to nature at the end of its life cycle.
Hand-made in Artjärvi Finland.
No washing required before use.
Please note: As these are pure wool with very little treatment, heat or too much agitation during washing will cause wool to felt or shrink. Even though these are already fleece, they can shrink even more if under these conditions. It it recommended to handwash with a wool detergent, or machine was in a front loading washer on woolens cycle. However, since they are wool, it is not necessary to wash them too often, as the high lanolin content in the wool means that there is a natural oxidation process that occurs. We suggest to let them air out a bit in between wearings, and wash only when needed. During summer months, or when otherwise not in use, we also recommend to store them in a resealable plastic bag - the one that they come in works great - to help protect them against moths.
Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Roman Riddle (Book IV in the Series)
ISBN 9781782503644
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by Mike Nicholson; illustrated by Mike Phillips.
Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery Squad. Techie-genius Nabster, mile-a-minute Kennedy and sharp-eyed Laurie (along with Colin the hamster!) tackle the surprising conundrums happening at the museum. From pre-historic creatures that move and secret Egyptian codes to missing treasure and strange messages from the past, there's no brain-twisting, totally improbable puzzle the Squad can't solve.
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Strange lights, eerie sounds -- something spooky is happening at the museum. The ghostly goings-on centre on a dented Roman helmet. Could it be haunted? The Squad aren't convinced but what better place is there for a ghost to hide than in a museum full of seriously old and rather dead things?
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In the Case of the Roman Riddle, the Squad investigate ancient treasure, mystery mosaics and suspicious centurions to try to solve their latest mystery.
Young readers will love the riddles, red herrings and big reveals jam-packed into this fun-filled series of mystery stories by Mike Nicholson. The enjoyable extras like wacky facts and activities, as well as zany illustrations by Mike Phillips, will keep amateur detectives entertained for hours.
Recommended by the publisher for ages 6-9 yrs.
Softcover, 128 pages. 197 x 158 mm. With 50 black and white illustrations.
Floris Books, 2018.
About the Author
Mike Nicholson won the Kelpies Prize for new Scottish children's fiction in 2005. He is the author of many humorous children's books including the Museum Mystery Squad series (for young readers) and the Thistle Streetpicture books. Mike lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Mike Phillips is the illustrator of many children's books including the Horrible Histories: Gruesome Guides and the Horrible Geography series.
Reviews
'Mike Nicholson's book focuses on a space that does not receive much attention in children's literature, and there is a clear desire to celebrate museums as spaces of imagination and learning. There is a very interesting interplay between text and image in the book, as the story is interposed by numerous illustrations, graphs and quizzes that visually make the book very visually stimulating.' -- Armadillo
'I just finished reading both books -- they are so much fun!' -- Ms Kirke Kook, Manager and Curator, Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
'All of the books in this series are fast-moving, filled with interesting facts that should spur readers on to their own explorations, well-written, fun and wonderfully illustrated with black and white drawings by Mike Phillips.' -- Youth Services Book Review
'There is so much to love about this book. A quick shout out for those with dyslexic children the font and spacing is good as is the creamy pages. I realise there are many things to look at but it has had the thumbs up from a few customers who need to look at this before a purchase. [...] A great story and characters, lots of hands on interaction/involvement, fun illustrations, terrible jokes and a great read whether you are sharing your story-time or you are an independent reader.' -- Bookworm (indie bookshop, Selkirk)
'It made me laugh and I really enjoyed the facts and I think the second one sounds like it will be really good.' -- Mairin, age 7 years
'For Jonah, reading is not something that fills him with enthusiasm. Due to dyslexia and the complications it can bring to simply read a text, picking up a book is something that Jonah considers to be hard work. That is until with great enthusiasm he read 'Mammoth'. We had begun to read it together before he went to sleep but he couldn't wait for the story to end and so continued to read on his own! He loved the subject matter - mammoths are a big hit (!) and he really enjoyed the games and the quizzes. Within a few nights the book was finished and Jonah asked if we could buy the other book in the series. Completing a book on his own was a real confident boost to Jonah and he genuinely found the whole experience to be great fun. As a parent this was a joy to see! Thank you Mike for your brilliant books and your excellent storytelling. You captured the mind and imagination of a nine year old boy who never would have thought stepping into a book could be so much fun!' -- Parent of Jonah, age 9 years
'My 7yr old loves to read. [...] She loved the museum mysteries which took her about a week to read each one. Her imagination has been gripped [...] All in these books have become a loved part of Anna's book shelves. Perfect for her age group. A page turner she can enjoy on her own with some words and phrases she'd not come across before to challenge her.' -- Parent of Anna, age 7 years
'Grace absolutely loved them and devoured each one [both Museum Mystery Squad books] in a day. The characters and the plot really captured her imagination and she really enjoyed the way that facts were interspersed throughout (she loves a good fact!) The games and quizzes at the back were a big hit too -- she really enjoyed doing the "which character are you" quiz. I can always tell how much Grace genuinely enjoys a book by how long she talks about it afterwards -- the Museum Mystery Squad books were a good couple of weeks and would have been more if numbers 3 and 4 had been available. [...] Grace is very much looking forward to the next two books in the series.' -- Parent of Grace, age 8 years
'Nicholson slips in fact boxes and a miniquiz as well as some red herrings to confuse matters. Phillips adds coded messages, screen shots, and diary pages to cartoon views of the squad in action. A final word-search puzzle (with answers) serves as both brain teaser and review. [...] The historical information is a bit flimsy, but deduction and slick detective work save the day.' -- Kirkus
postcard: The Journey No. 1
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Postcard, reproduced from an original watercolour painting by Janet F Jordan.
Size: 150 x 105 mm, 6 x 4 inches.
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postcard: The Journey No. 2
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Postcard, reproduced from an original watercolour painting by Janet F Jordan.
Size: 150 x 105 mm, 6 x 4 inches.
Printed in the UK by Wynstones Press.
Goethe's Fairy Tales postcard set by David Newbatt
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19 postcard from the paintings by David Newbatt.
The Green snake and the Beautiful Lily.
19 cards in a set, with accompanying notes in English and German. The complete set comprises 4 double sized cards, on each of which is either 3 or 4 illustrations, and 6 individual postcards.
Printed by Wynstones Press in UK.
foxglove postcard by Heather Jarman
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A Consultation with a Midwife
ISBN 9783943793000
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A Bestseller and recommended by midwives for years in Germany - over 500,000 copies sold in Germany - now finally available in English.
Ingeborg Stadelmann is Germany's most popular Midwife and mother of three children. She wrote her book for expectant parents and fellow midwives. Consultation with a Midwife takes readers from the beginning of pregnancy to childbirth, then going on to discuss breast-feeding and the postnatal phase. It provides advice and tips on herbal medicine, homoeopathy and aroma therapy. This book is a veritable treasure trove for anyone seeking information on natural pregnancy, childbirth and childbed. Since the publication of Consultation with a Midwife, there has been a perceivable change in the way pregnancy, childbirth and childbed until the end of the breastfeeding period are dealt with.
Magdalene Weiss, Former president of the German Midwives' Association. Sensitive, natural guidance through pregnancy, childbirth, childbed and breast-feeding with herbal medicine, homoeopathy and aroma therapy.
Translation by Judith Rosenthal.
Softcover.
Put On Your Owl Eyes
ISBN 9781635860221
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Open Your Senses & Discover Nature’s Secrets; Mapping, Tracking & Journaling Activities
Children will see the natural world around them with brand new eyes, as they learn to follow its signs, hear its language, and understand its secrets. With this unique and compelling book written by expert environmental educator Devin Franklin, kids aged 8 to 13 will build their own relationship with nature through finding a “Sit Spot” — an outdoor space in the backyard, in a field or in the woods, in a vacant lot or a city park — where they can stop, observe, and become familiar with the flora and fauna that live there.
From the Six Arts of Tracking (Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How) and making a habitat map to walking in smooth silence like a fox and learning the basics of bird language, exploration exercises lead young readers on a fascinating journey of discovery as they watch, listen, map, interpret, and write about the sounds, sights, scents, and patterns they encounter. With prompts and write-in spaces for journaling, map-making activities, and observational tracking throughout, Put On Your Owl Eyes is an interactive and thought-provoking guidebook.
Softcover, 160 pages.
Size: 7.38 x 9.25
About the Author: Devin Franklin is the author of Put On Your Owl Eyes. He holds a degree in environmental education and has studied survival, tracking, and awareness skills at Wilderness School in Maine and the Tracker School in New Jersey. He is director of programing at Flying Deer Nature Center in Chatham, New York, which he joined with his wife in 1998.
Peter and Lotta's Christmas
ISBN 9780863153723
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By Elsa Beskow
Peter and Lotta go to live in the country with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender and Uncle Blue. As Christmas approaches, they discover all kinds of new surprises, but best of all is finding where the presents come from. Is it from deep in the forest where the tallest fir trees grow?
Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's illustrator in Sweden, where her picture books have been known and loved for over a century.
Recommended for 5 - 8 years.
Hardcover, 36 pages. 234 x 294 mm.
Floris Books.
Reviews
'A beautifully illustrated book with plenty of text. Peter and Lotta prepare for Christmas in Victorian Sweden in the days before Father Christmas, when the Christmas Goat brought gifts. It's full of adventures. A great Christmas read for 4-8 year olds.' -- Hilary Woolf with Isaac, age 4, Education Otherwise, December 2004
'Evidence from my family and its visitors confirms that Elsa Beskow's Peter and Lotta stories somehow capture the imagination. The illustrations in these lovely hardback editions have something of the charm that Carl Larson's watercolours have. For children I suspect these books have the old-fashioned feel and colour that a good Nordic "heimat" film does for me as an adult. Children love them.' -- Martyn Rawson, Steiner Education, March 2003
The Moomin Colouring Diary
ISBN 9781509841738
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Colour your way through the year!
A weekly diary featuring Moomintroll, Snorkmaiden and all your favourite Moomin characters. Record your day-to-day activities and thoughts, then bring them to life by colouring Tove Jansson's original illustrations, which include inspiring quotes and moments of Moomin wisdoem to take you from January to December.
Softcover.
MacMillan Children's Books.
Printed in China.
Up the Mountain Path
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By Marianne Dubuc
Mrs. Badger, an avid collector and naturalist, takes a weekly journey up to Sugarloaf Peak, greeting her friends on the way and sharing her discoveries with them. One day she meets Lulu, a very small cat, who wants to go with her to the top of the mountain. On the way, Lulu learns to take care of the natural world, help those in need, and listen to her intuition. Rich in wisdom and beautifully illustrated, Up the Mountain Path offers a profound story full of lessons about love, generosity, and following one's heart.
Recommended for readers ages 3-7 years.
Hardcover with jacket, 72 pages, with 80 colour illustrations.
7.5 × 9.5 inches (19.1 × 24.1 cm).
Princeton Architectural Press.
Montreal-based Marianne Dubuc is an award-winning author and illustrator of more than ten picture books, including The Fish and the Cat and The Lion and the Bird.
The Future Architect's Handbook
ISBN 9780764346767
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by Barbara Beck
For young readers with a passion for drawing or creating beautiful buildings, The Future Architect’s Handbook takes them on an exhilarating journey into the world of architecture.
Within the pages of this book, aspiring, young architects will learn about the four essential drawings used by professionals: the site plan, floor plan, section, and elevation.
Perfectly tailored with the middle grades (ages 9–12) in mind, this book engages the reader with vivid explanations and illustrations. The concept of drawing each plan to scale is demystified, empowering young minds to develop an eye for precision and accuracy.
Explore the vast array of architectural styles prevalent today: from sleek modern structures to timeless classical masterpieces, each style is beautifully showcased, igniting the imagination and nurturing a deeper appreciation for the art of architecture.
Enter the world of architects and discover the boundless possibilities that await within the pages of The Future Architect’s Handbook.
The Moon Cycle Bakery, founded in 2017, creates sweet treats that replenish certain micronutrients women lose during the different stages of their menstrual cycle. In The Moon Cycle Cookbook, bakery founder Devon Loftus and nutritionist Jenna Radomski empower women to nourish themselves with recipes for sweets, savory meals, and snacks, organized around each of the four phases of the menstrual cycle, that can be customized to suit their bodies’ fluctuating needs. Every recipe is formulated with the knowledge of what is happening hormonally in a woman’s body during each cycle phase, using ingredients that replenish and support essential nutrients. Suffering from cramps? Try adding more cacao to your diet. Mood swings? A sweet-potato brownie can help with that. A happy mix of creativity, self-empowerment, and downright deliciousness, this wellness guide demystifies menstrual health, educating readers about their unique needs and helping them to deepen their self-care regimen. Sidebars feature suggested self-care practices and rituals to enhance a woman's connection to her body and understanding of how to nurture a healthy cycle.
Softcover, 240 pages.
Workman publishing.
Reviews:
"An eye-opening guide to mindful eating during one’s menstrual cycle." —Publisher's Weekly
"A beautiful, delicious, and creative way to honor your cyclical self. These recipes and lifestyle practices will help give your body the support it needs when it needs it most." — Dr. Jolene Brighten, author ofBeyond the Pill
"Every woman should know that she has the power to affect the quality of her cycle and each of its phases through diet and lifestyle. Using food strategically is a fundamental way to nourish our hormonal balance. Devon and Jenna's recipes are a delicious resource for your journey of supporting your cycle with food."— Alisa Vitti, bestselling author of WomanCode and In the FLO, creator of The Cycle Syncing Method®, founder of FLOliving.com
“The Moon Cycle Cookbookis a must-have if you want to understand how and what to eat according to the phases of your menstrual cycle. I've had the pleasure of indulging in Devon's delicious Moon Cycle Bakery treats over the past few years, and if they are any indication of how good the food is in this cookbook, then you and your taste buds are going to be delighted! I highly recommend it!” — Nicole Jardim, Certified Women's Health Coach Author ofFix Your Period
“The Moon Cycle Cookbook is a book that every single woman needs to receive. It should be handed out to girls the day we learn about our menstrual cycles. And now thanks to Devon and Jenna we can eat the most magical, delicious and nourishing foods like dark chocolate cherry grain-free granola with sprouted walnuts while fueling our bodies with the nutrients it needs for all times of the month and our cycles. Who would have thought that devouring sweet potato brownies can help with moodiness? There are endless recipes in this book and I cannot wait to keep cooking from it.” — Rachel Mansfield, podcast host and author ofJust the Good Stuff
“This book is like a giant hug when you need it most – and my cycle is one thousand percent less annoying because of it. IN LOVE!”— Jessica Murnane, author of Know Your Endo and One Part Plant
“Devon offers the epitome of creating feminine food as medicine, increasing pleasure and health through incredible recipes that cater to both body and palate.” — Alyssa Melody, RootBones Holistic Herb Company
"An eye-opening guide to mindful eating during one’s menstrual cycle." —Publisher's Weekly
"A beautiful, delicious, and creative way to honor your cyclical self. These recipes and lifestyle practices will help give your body the support it needs when it needs it most." — Dr. Jolene Brighten, author ofBeyond the Pill
"Every woman should know that she has the power to affect the quality of her cycle and each of its phases through diet and lifestyle. Using food strategically is a fundamental way to nourish our hormonal balance. Devon and Jenna's recipes are a delicious resource for your journey of supporting your cycle with food."— Alisa Vitti, bestselling author of WomanCode and In the FLO, creator of The Cycle Syncing Method®, founder of FLOliving.com
“The Moon Cycle Cookbookis a must-have if you want to understand how and what to eat according to the phases of your menstrual cycle. I've had the pleasure of indulging in Devon's delicious Moon Cycle Bakery treats over the past few years, and if they are any indication of how good the food is in this cookbook, then you and your taste buds are going to be delighted! I highly recommend it!” — Nicole Jardim, Certified Women's Health Coach Author ofFix Your Period
“The Moon Cycle Cookbook is a book that every single woman needs to receive. It should be handed out to girls the day we learn about our menstrual cycles. And now thanks to Devon and Jenna we can eat the most magical, delicious and nourishing foods like dark chocolate cherry grain-free granola with sprouted walnuts while fueling our bodies with the nutrients it needs for all times of the month and our cycles. Who would have thought that devouring sweet potato brownies can help with moodiness? There are endless recipes in this book and I cannot wait to keep cooking from it.” — Rachel Mansfield, podcast host and author ofJust the Good Stuff
“This book is like a giant hug when you need it most – and my cycle is one thousand percent less annoying because of it. IN LOVE!”— Jessica Murnane, author of Know Your Endo and One Part Plant
“Devon offers the epitome of creating feminine food as medicine, increasing pleasure and health through incredible recipes that cater to both body and palate.” — Alyssa Melody, RootBones Holistic Herb Company
Rock Hunt
ISBN 9781635865530
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The latest addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series (455,000 copies in print) invites kids ages 4 and up to head outside and find, collect, and learn about rocks with this take-along activity book! Backpack Explorer: Rock Huntis packed with prompts and activities, including: 12 interactive field guide pages introducing rock classifications (color, shape, size, texture); sensory scavenger hunts; hands-on outdoor creative activities; rock experiments; and discovery zone pages with facts about geology, landforms, igneous and metamorphic rocks, gems, fossils, and more. The book includes a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording rock finds, making it the perfect explorer guide for budding geologists, whether in a backyard, a city park, or a nature preserve.
Also available in this series: Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk and Backpack Explorer: On the Nature Trail.
Recommended by the publisher for ages 4 - 8 years; however, here at nest, we find that older children, and even many adults will find this a nifty little introductory handbook. The activities are geared towards young elementary children, but the information is a little rich and varied.
Hardcover, 48 pages. 7.38 x 9.25".
Storey Publishing
Bathtime for Little Rabbit
ISBN 9781776571376
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From the author of the worldwide bestseller Tickle My Ears, comes an award-winning, interactive boardbook about bathtime.
Who enjoys having their ears washed? Little Rabbit doesn’t like the idea, but it turns out to be not so bad after all. But he does need your young reader’s help. When the blow-dryer breaks, we must blow his ears dry. Wfffff! Keep blowing! Now wrap him in the towel and bathtime is over. Squeaky clean, Little Rabbit!
Jörg Mühle has created another sweet and simple bunny boardbook that invites children to take charge of bathtime with fun activities on every page. Children can help turn on the shower, cover Little Rabbit’s eyes, wipe the water off his nose. Fun for everyone: babies and toddlers, parents and bunnies!
Designed to be read aloud, this tried-and-true, surprising book will get young children excited about bathtime. Teaching toddlers and preschoolers about bathtime routines, it also makes a perfect baby shower or infant birthday gift. Adults never tire of their child’s enthusiastic washing and wfffing!
Jörg Mühle was born 1973 in Frankfurt am Main and studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers.
Translated by Catherine Chidgey
Board book, 20 pages. 6.8 x 6.8 inches.
Gecko Press.
Reviews:
"This funny, sweet, reassuring and empowering little board book about bathtime is perfection." ~ Playing by the Book (UK)
"Prompts such as “cover his eyes” or “rub in the shampoo” make the bath an enjoyable experience for the small animal, and young listeners will learn some bathtime routines, too." ~ School Library Journal
"A simple and thoroughly ‘kid friendly’ delight." ~ Midwest Book Review
"The illustrations are soft and the text sparse making this the perfect read for newborns right through to preschoolers." ~ My Best Friends Are Books
"The illustrations are simple, expressive and humorous. The vibrant colour pallet sports primary colours which draws the reader in and encourages him/her to participate Little Rabbit’s bathtime ritual." ~ Storywraps
"Young ones see just how easy and safe it is to have a bath and have heaps of fun too. A lovely, warm and reassuring book to share and enjoy." ~ Book Trailers 4 Kids and YA
"Muhle has done a great job of taking a simple concept and not overcomplicating matters. By doing so he has created a series of books that can be translated into a multitude of languages and still work as the book speaks perfect baby. With all the different fun actions to partake in as you go through the book, this is one story that both adults and children will enjoy with the added benefit of improving bathtime for all." ~ The Bookbag
"Gives toddlers a sense of power and control over their lives they perhaps don’t often experience at that age. This funny, sweet, reassuring and empowering little board book about bathtime is perfection." ~ Playing by the Book
Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes, and Fairy Folk
ISBN 9781782507451
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Illustrated by Daniela Drescher; edited by Ineke Verschuren
Recommended for ages 6-10 years old.
Meet helpful dwarfs, mischievous gnomes and powerful fairy folk in this sumptuously illustrated storybook anthology of classic European folk tales.
Much-loved stories such as 'Kate Crackernuts', 'Tom Tit Tot' and 'The Griffin' take readers on a journey through Europe as they climb snowy mountains, delve deep underground and wonder at beautiful palaces.
This unique collection celebrates the rich folklore tradition of Europe, including dwarfs from Flanders, fairies from Scotland and gnomes from Austria.
With radiant pictures by Daniela Drescher, one of Germany's best-loved illustrators, Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk is sure to enchant young and old readers alike.
Hardcover, 152 pages.
Floris Books.
Reviews
'A wonderful gift for a child or for an adult who loves to hear stories of the little folk, in their various forms, and their relationships with human beings... Colours are both bright and subtle so that the pictures really do glow and there is more to be seen every time you revisit them... In a world of superficial cartoon characters and doubtful moral choices, these stories and the beautiful illustrations which accompany them are therapeutic, refreshing and nourishing. I can heartily recommend them to all those looking for new stories to share.' -- Kindling
'I am so impressed with this beautiful book of fairy tales! Each story is so enchanting. Most of these are stories that I have never heard of before. The art style is so beautiful! The subtle colours and the delicate lines are absolutely lovely and magical! I love how little details in the background will catch your attention, and add meaning to the story. It’s so delightful to see these stories come alive in the art work! This is truly a special book, and it has a pretty blue ribbon attached for a bookmark. The pages are glossy and smooth. I love the elegant endpapers, and the whole design of the book!' -- Luminous Libro Blog, 5 stars
Pippa and Pelle in the Summer Sun
ISBN 9781782503798
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by Daniela Drescher
It's sunny summertime and Pippa and Pelle are looking forward to a season full of fun. With backpacks filled with tasty treats, they are ready for adventure.
On their trip they meet some new baby chicks, pick rosy apples and find a little mouse making his nest.
Daniela Drescher's luminous and unique illustration style will capture any child's imagination and this magical board book is perfect for little hands.
Board book, 12 pages. 180 x 153 mm.
Floris Books.
Reviews
'It's a lovely sunny day and Pippa and Pelle are looking forward to a day out walking. With their backpacks filled with freshly baked buns, they are ready for an adventure. On their outing they see some red, rosy apples on a tree, meet some new baby chicks and find a little mouse making his nest. German author and illustrator Daniela Drescher has created an enchanting seasonal tale with delicate watercolour artwork. A colourful board book that is perfect for babies and toddlers.' -- Outside In World
'This simple yet delightful little narrative will take children out on a countryside ramble with Pippa and Pelle. Throughout the book cunning illustrations bring Pippa and Pelle's world to life.' -- Through The Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews
'a lovely board book [...] a gentle read perfect for parental read-aloud.' -- Midwest Book Review
'The watercolor illustrations are sweet and add detail to the simple story.' -- Youth Services Book Review
Praise for Pippa and Pelle:
'The story itself is very gentle but young children will love pointing out the birds and insects that the two little woodland characters meet along the way.' -- Armadillo
The Connected Family Handbook
ISBN 9781782508137
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Nurturing Kindness, Warmth and Wonder in Children
by Lou Harvey-Zahra and Danielle Harbison
Ideal for parents of children 2-10 years of age.
How can simple activities help us connect more fully with our children and live more happily together? What types of games will encourage children to be kind to others? How can crafting and outdoor play build respect for the natural world? The Connected Family Handbook offers empowering advice and practical activities to answer these questions and many more.
Experienced parenting coach and popular author Lou Harvey-Zahra and successful parenting blogger Danielle Harbison have created a unique and inspiring book for carers of toddlers to ten year olds. Each of the ten chapters tackles an important theme for families -- Home, Kindness, Mealtimes, Move, Warmth, Teamwork, Adventure, Nature, Wonder and Celebration -- and suggests ways to nurture these qualities in children. Every chapter is illustrated with beautiful photographs and includes easy crafts and fun recipes to create with children, stories and verses to share, as well as tips on creative discipline, positive play and establishing family rhythms and routines.
Engage with NATURE by crafting toys from sticks, nurture WONDER by sharing a story about toadstools and fairy folk, encourage KINDNESS by creating a toy medical kit and make MEALTIMES fun with frozen fruit pizza. All of Lou and Danielle's ideas and advice come from a background of holistic child development, and celebrate values including eco-friendly living, connected family life, healthy and fun food choices and the importance of imaginative play.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Kindness 2. Home 3. Mealtimes 4. Movement 5. Warmth 6. Teamwork 7. Adventure 8. Nature 9. Wonder 10. Celebration Acknowledgements Meet the creators Index
Hardcover, 224 pages.
Floris Books.
Reviews
'It quite simply, contains everything you would ever need for simple, meaningful connection with your kids… It’s gentle, with tips and suggestions for a calm family rhythm, peppered with lovely creative moments and even some recipes. Crucially, almost all of the contents is easily achieved at home, with the things you have in your house… Every family needs this book on their shelves.' -- Charlotte and the Boys
'It is one of those books that needs to be in every home.' -- Our World of Wonder
'It’s packed FULL of so many ideas of things that you can do with your children. Over 200 pages of crafts, recipes, celebrations and much more. I highly recommend it to anyone with children.' -- Large Family Mama
About the Authors
Lou Harvey-Zahra is an experienced parenting coach and respected author of holistic parenting books. She grew up and did her teacher training in England before moving to Australia where she has taught in numerous kindergarten, primary, special needs and Steiner-Waldorf school settings for over 25 years. Lou runs conscious parenting workshops, online parenting courses, and presents to parents and teachers across the globe. Her books include Growing Children, Thriving Children; Happy Child, Happy Home; Creative Discipline, Connected Family; and Through the Rainbow. She is a mother to two wonderful grown-up children and currently lives in Melbourne, Australia.
Danielle Harbison is an experienced teacher, homeschool mum and successful parenting blogger. She has been a teacher, in primary schools, for ten years and is trained in Rudolf Steiner education and positive behaviour for learning. Her blog and Instagram offer inspiration for homeschooling families. Danielle has a deep love of crafts, nature and photography. She is the mother of four young children and lives in Sydney, Australia.
How are the ice blocks of igloos so perfectly formed and fitted, and able, it’s been said, to withstand the weight of a polar bear?
How can you determine if the fresh snow that’s fallen outside your front door is as good for making a slab shelter as a snowman? What is a slab shelter, anyway? For that matter, what are drift caves, spruce traps, snow block walls, and bivy bag shelters, and how would you go about building them, whether for winter fun or protection from the weather?
In this instructive, whimsical, illustrated manual, Norbert E. Yankielun, a seasoned cold-regions explorer and researcher, takes readers step-by-step through the process of constructing and inhabiting a range of useful snow structures—from the most basic to the more complex. Whether you’re a veteran backcountry skier or a backyard builder, this is one book you won’t want to be without.
A unique collection of over 200 breeds of dogs, with fun facts and witty illustrations, accompanied by heroic stories from the exclusive Dogs’ Post Daily newspaper!
Paw on the heart that you can‘t guess how many dog species there are in the world. In our well-arranged atlas, you can find them all, from the smallest Chihuahua to the hairiest Komondor. Learn basic information about their natures and find your dream dog. Each breed is playfully introduced, and you will have the opportunity to find out which dogs are among the bravest and most devoted, who is the biggest barker, or who snores loudly when dreaming of a juicy bone. Use our dog to human years converter to discover how old your dog actually is. And, last but not least, if you like bedtime stories, read the Dogs’ Post Daily—a spectacular dog newspaper with a lot of stories, interviews, and reports from the lives of famous dog heroes and heroines!
Recommended for children ages 7-12 years, although could also be nicer for younger or older depending.
When Flash the curious fish finds himself stuck in a jar in a little boy's bedroom, his aunt and uncles are determined to save him. But how can three fish rescue one that's on dry land? With the help of a wise old frog and a little magic, even the most unlikely wishes can come true.
This is a whimsical and funny story for young children about love and different perspectives from the world-renowned Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow.
This wonderful new edition of The Curious Fish faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.
Recommended for ages 3-6 years.
Hardcover, 28 pages.
265 x 247 mm.
Floris Books.
Reviews:
'The Curious Fish is a wonderfully enchanting story ... so unpredictable it draws out every emotion while you read it.' -- The School Librarian
'What a sweet story of childhood from one of Sweden's most beloved children's author and illustrator, Elsa Beskow… I've read this book to kids between the ages of 3 and 10 over the years, and they have all enjoyed it. There is a touch of magic and a bit of silliness.' -- My Kids Read the World, Instagram
The story of a lost little fawn. Following his mom’s trail, we learn about animals and their footprints. It’s an exciting exploration—with animals hidden under the flaps!
A little fawn gets lost in the forest . . . Anxious and confused, he leaves in search of his mom, following a trail in the soil of the forest. But were these tracks really left by Mother Deer? Maybe someone else went this way. On his expedition, the fawn learns a lot about all kinds of animals. What makes the squirrel such a great climber? What do the tracks of a horned owl look like? Do you know which animal is the quietest when it’s moving? Or how a duck uses its legs to swim? If you help the fawn find his mom, a surprise will await you under every flap. And maybe you will recognize some tracks left in the soil or in the snow on your next walk!
Novelty book with flaps, 14 pages. 8 x 8 inches.
Albatros Books.
Recommended by the publisher for children ages 3-6 years.
Nest Notes: We find this book more suited to ages 5-9 years.
Norse Myths and Viking Legends
ISBN 9781782506621
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by Isabel Wyatt
The world of the Norse people was rich in poetry, legend and song. Whenever there was a feast to greet guests, to celebrate weddings or the safe return of voyagers, the bards were called upon to tell stories and sing songs.
Norse Myths and Viking Legends brings together three epic sagas -- 'The Saga of King Ragnar Goatskin', 'The Dream of King Alfdan' and 'Thorkill of Iceland' -- alongside other dramatic tales in this exciting collection of stories.
These thrilling tales of war and love, power and cunning, magic and destiny are artfully retold by renowned storyteller Isabel Wyatt. The book will be particularly useful for those teaching Norse mythology in Steiner-Waldorf Class 4 (age 9–10).
Previously published as three books: Thorkill of Iceland, Legends of the Norse Kings and Norse Hero Tales, and now in a single magnificent volume.
Softcover, 288 pages.
216 x 138 mm.
Floris Books.
horseshoes notebook, with blank pages
BQT horseshoes notebook
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Silver horseshoes on our current favourite chalk blue. Especially pleasing are the contrasting "endpapers" hidden inside the front and back covers: the now classic Banquet hand print in mustard.
The quality of the cover and paper are lovely. The print and paper are low to no off-gassing. A nice slim volume to use for specific tasks or recordkeeping.
48 unlined pages, perfect bound using recycled paper.
Designed, printed and bound locally in Vancouver BC.