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In "Escape by Night," Ten-year-old Tommy and his sister Annie are
intrigued by the new soldiers arriving in their Georgia town. Since
the Civil War started, wounded men waiting to be treated at the
local church-turned-hospital have been coming in by droves. When
Tommy sees a soldier drop his notebook, he sends his dog, Samson,
to fetch it. Tommy soon meets the soldier and is faced with the
hardest decision he's ever had to make: whether or not he should
help a Yankee escape to freedom.
Filled with intriguing suspense and tackling difficult questions
about slavery, this story, told in accessible short chapters by
Laurie Myers, will appeal to history buffs as well as those who
appreciate a faithful dog.
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The Big Umbrella (Hardcover)
Amy June Bates, Juniper Bates; Illustrated by Amy June Bates
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R205
Discovery Miles 2 050
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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“A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality,
and welcoming the ‘other.’” —Kirkus Reviews “A
boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates
a natural springboard for discussion.” —Booklist “This sweet
extended metaphor uses an umbrella to demonstrate how kindness and
inclusion work...A lovely addition to any library collection, for
classroom use or for sharing at home.” —School Library Journal
In the tradition of Alison McGhee’s Someday, beloved illustrator
Amy June Bates makes her authorial debut alongside her
eleven-year-old daughter with this timely and timeless picture book
about acceptance. By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It
is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone
underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or
hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have. Don’t worry
that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there
will always be room. Lush illustrations and simple, lyrical text
subtly address themes of inclusion and tolerance in this sweet
story that accomplished illustrator Amy June Bates cowrote with her
daughter, Juniper, while walking to school together in the rain.
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The Welcome Home
Amy June Bates; Illustrated by Amy June Bates
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R263
Discovery Miles 2 630
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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From the creator of The Big Umbrella comes another poetic and
lushly illustrated picture book about the joy of companionship and
there always being room for one more in this tale about the search
for the perfect pet. Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle are looking for
a change. Their life has become too quiet, and little changes like
eating waffles only help for a moment. They decide to get a
pet—but what kind should they have? First they welcome a snail
into their home, then an elephant named Louise, then an aardvark
named Sam. One by one they come, and while the house is definitely
no longer quiet, Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle still have room and
love for more. Could this waggy, lick-your-face puppy be what makes
their family complete?
A poetic picture-book biography about artist N.C. Wyeth's daughter,
Henriette, a talented painter in her own rightAnd I think of the
girl I am and the girl I'll be:A painter, like Pa.An actress
(maybe).A fairy with wings. A father and daughter sneak away from
their big, busy family to paint in the wild landscape. Together,
they paint a lily, bright and white as a star; the green growing
into the cap of a strawberry; the blue in the sky running pink.
Henriette's father is N.C. Wyeth, the famous artist, who encourages
her to paint what she sees, to awaken into her dreams, and she
does, in this poetic picture book inspired by a famous American
family of artists.
People may drift apart, but love can hold them together. A touching
tale of pets and family told in the "venerable spare and moving
style" of Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah,
Plain and Tall "(Booklist").
When William's father leaves, his mother promptly goes out and adds
four dogs and a cat to their lives. William's sure that nothing can
fill the hole left by his father, but the new additions to the
family are determined to help. With his sister, Elinor, and his
mother, William will learn that "family" can come in all shapes and
sizes, because sometimes we find love through magic, and sometimes
that magic is all around us.
"(Jill) Biden's anecdotal portrait of her spouse's early years
spotlights his competitiveness and risk-taking...his role as a
peacemaker, devoted brother, and defender of bullied peers...and
reveals how...high school, when he became a star athlete and class
president, paved the way for leadership roles in college and
beyond." -Publishers Weekly "Young readers are likely to find
inspiration and aspiration in young Joey as a relatable, athletic,
and tenacious kid who grew into a civic leader." -School Library
Journal Joey is the first ever picture book about the young life of
Joe Biden, the 47th Vice President of the United States, and
includes never before told family stories about the president-elect
and former vice president's childhood-written by Jill Biden, his
spouse. Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of
four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings
to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington,
Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest
United States Senators ever elected. This is his story.
A picture book meditation on curiosity, wonder, and finding one's
way In this lyrical picture book, readers follow one boy through
his life as he returns to the seashore beside his home. The boy
likes to think, and his thoughts turn into questions. He brings
these questions to the sea. At times, he thinks he can hear the sea
whisper to him: Dream. Love. Be. So he does. He dreams-a young boy
imagining all that he might do. He loves-a teenager, reaching out
from a lonely place to make friends. He allows himself to just
be-now grown, sharing the seashore with his daughter. A celebration
of quiet curiosity, The Boy and the Sea invites readers to ask
questions and live their way into the answers.
The remarkable true story of how a toy duck smuggled forged
identity papers for Jewish refugees during WWIIDuring World War II,
families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics,
and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of
David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the
Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star,
so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to
help them.Jewish teenager Jacqueline Gauthier, a member of the
French Resistance who had to conceal her identity, was one who
risked her life in secret workshops, forging papers with new names
and without stars in order to help others escape. But how to get
these life-saving papers to families in hiding? An ordinary wooden
toy duck held the answer, a hidden compartment: hope in a
hollow.Written by award-winning journalist Elisa Boxer and movingly
illustrated by the acclaimed Amy June Bates, Hope in a Hollow
celebrates the triumph of freedom and the human spirit, a story of
everyday heroism, resilience, and finding hope in unexpected
places.
Sam the Man is back with not one, but TWO plans in this third hilarious chapter book in the Sam the Man series from Frances O'Roark Dowell.
Sam Graham is a dragon fan and a big truck man. Monster trucks to be specific. And when the family minivan needs replacing, Sam has the perfect plan: get a family monster truck instead!
But convincing Mom that a monster truck is the way to go may prove to be a little too difficult, even for Sam. So he comes up with plan number two: Turn the minivan into a monster minivan with a super-cool dragon painted on it! First, though, Sam has to convince his family why a monster minivan is the best choice--oh, and learn how to paint a dragon...
This book provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic
importance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the
work of renowned architects from around the world, the book
features 50 of the most influential timber designs for both
residential and commercial architecture. Each project is presented
with colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as
well as numerous construction details. There is also descriptive
text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project,
including the location, client, architectural project team, main
consultants and contractors. A free CD-ROM contains all drawings in
both EPS and DWG (generic CAD) formats. An index includes the
contact details for each featured architect. This is an excellent
reference work for practising architects as well as architecture
and design students.
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Applesauce Weather (Paperback)
Helen Frost; Illustrated by Amy June Bates
bundle available
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R188
R156
Discovery Miles 1 560
Save R32 (17%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in Tom Sawyer in which
Tom skips his piano lesson and goes swimming instead.
Siguiendo los pasos de Alison McGhee en su clasico Someday, la
popular ilustradora Amy June Bates debuta como autora junto a su
hija de once anos con este oportuno y perenne libro sobre la
aceptacion. Al lado de la puerta delantera hay una sombrilla. Es
grande. Es tan grande que cuando comienza a llover hay espacio para
todos debajo de ella. No importa si eres alta. O si llevas ropa a
cuadros. O si eres peludo. No importa cuantas piernas o patas
tienes. No te preocupes de que no habra suficiente espacio bajo la
sombrilla. Porque siempre habra espacio. Exuberantes ilustraciones
y un sencillo texto lirico tocan con sutileza los temas de
inclusion y tolerancia en este cuento encantador que la exitosa
ilustradora Amy June Bates escribio a cuatro manos con su hija,
Juniper, mientras caminaban juntas a la escuela bajo la lluvia.
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