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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > Writers, poets & dramatists
The extraordinarily told, one-of-a-kind story of legendary author
and children's book icon Ruth Krauss Born a baby late at night
there's no parade just crashing rain She listens listens writes and
draws stitches pages sews a book She finds another way to tell a
tale This unique picture book biography provides a mesmerizing look
at the life of children's writer Ruth Krauss (1901-1993), best
known for books such as The Carrot Seed, A Hole is to Dig, and A
Very Special House. With an imaginative, spontaneous text from
Carter Higgins that pays homage to Krauss's distinctive voice, and
Isabelle Arsenault's exquisite illustrations that evoke a childlike
sense of wonder, A Story Is to Share is a tribute to storytelling
and creativity of all kinds.
The bestselling Swedish children's book of 2020, translated by B. J. Woodstein, with graphic design by Alexis Holmqvist.
WARNING! Stop what you're doing! Don't you know that this book does NOT want to be read? Not now and not ever.
Because if this book is read all kinds of strange and magical things might happen. Silly things and secret things... Alligators might appear, the book might try to fly away, and before you know it you'll be having all kinds of unexpected fun. How AWFUL.
Don't let this book be read. You're not prepared.
Or are you?
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Brave the Page
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National Novel Writing Month
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Partly a how-to guide on the nitty-gritty of writing, partly a
collection of inspiration to set (and meet) ambitious goals, Brave
the Page is the go-to resource for middle-grade writers. Narrated
in a fun, refreshingly kid-friendly voice, it champions NaNoWriMo's
central mission that everyone's stories deserve to be told. The
volume includes chapters on character, plot, setting, and the like;
motivating essays from popular authors; advice on how to commit to
your goals; a detailed plan for writing a novel or story in a
month; and more! National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes in the transformational power of
creativity. They provide the structure, community, and
encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative
goals, and build new worlds - on and off the page. With its first
event in 1999, the organisation's programs now include National
Novel Writing Month in November, Camp NaNoWriMo, the Young Writers
Program, Come Write In, and the "Now What?" Months.
Get ready to be bewitched and spellbound by Roald Dahl's
mischievous words of magic (and much more). You can have fun with
Roald Dahl's language and the brilliant Quentin Blake's
illustrations while discovering how language words in this little
book. Inspired by the World's No. 1 storyteller, this book will
give you all you need to create your own words. If you love Roald
Dahl then this is the perfect introduction to get into learning how
language works - make up your own words, have fun and be bold with
(magical) words!
Antoine de Saint-Exupery was born in France in 1900, when
aeroplanes were just being invented. He always dreamt of flying,
and when he became a pilot as a young man, his adventures truly
began. He was one of the first pilots to deliver mail by plane and,
along with his fellow pilots, helped to create new routes to
faraway places. Antoine flew over mountains and deserts, battled
winds and storms, and even tried to break aviation records. He also
crashed a number of times. From his plane he reflected on life on
the earth and in the skies, and this inspired him to write about
his experiences. Peter Sis's remarkable biography celebrates the
author of The Little Prince, one of the world's most beloved books.
Celebrate Black Historical Figures Who Changed HistoryEmbrace Black
girl magic and learn about the Black historical figures who made
their impact on society as we know it. Female, Gifted and Black,
the follow-up to The Book of Awesome Black Women, celebrates the
power of the women in black history who shaped and revolutionized
the past. Learn about amazing women in Black history. Whether you
learned about these women in school or not, these Black historical
figures changed society and inspired future generations. Read all
about these powerful women in black history such as Amanda Gorman,
Alice Walker, Warsan Shire, Eartha Kitt, Gloria Hendry, Issa Rae,
Pearl Bailey, Shonda Rhimes and so many more. From artists to
writers, models to dancers, Female, Gifted and Black inspires you
to be a trailblazer with these stories of strength, perseverance,
and talent. Dive into this Black history book. Driven by female
empowerment, this collection of biographies tells the unique
stories of these powerful women in Black history who made a
difference. From artists to activists, Female, Gifted and Black
showcases a plethora of passions and skills to prove that Black is
beautiful. These mighty women in Black history prove that your
passions and drive are the most powerful things you have. Inside
Female, Gifted and Black, you'll learn to: Recognize the importance
of honoring Black intelligence, willpower, and passion Celebrate
the strength of these revolutionary women in Black history Channel
your inner womanhood Discover powerful stories of accomplishments
achieved by Black historical figures If you enjoyed books like The
Book of Awesome Black Women, Badass Black Girl, or Black Heroes,
you'll love Female, Gifted and Black.
READING TOGETHER is the quintessential guide for parents interested
in starting a book club with their kids. Written by a group of moms
and their now-grown children, who started meeting while the kids
were in first grade, this how-to book shares the dos and don'ts
they learned over more than 100 meetings and 100 books. Brimming
with insight and inspiration, READING TOGETHER includes the details
of organizing and structuring meetings, tips on finding diverse
books and choosing titles that spur discussion, common challenges
and how to overcome them, and more, as well as sidebars throughout
where the children share anecdotes in their own voices. Also
included are plenty of curated booklists with brilliant
recommendations for middle grade and YA readers across genres, from
sci-fi to mystery, adventure, graphic novels, and more. In an
inviting, family-friendly package filled with adorable
illustrations, this book is a go-to gift and self-buy for bookish
parents who hope to raise a reader and connect with their community
through the magic of books.
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