Ages 5 to 9 years. Ivy couldn't get to sleep, her mind was burning bright. I'm done with counting sheep, she thought, I'll paint my dreams tonight. Join Ivy as she goes on a wondrous and colourful journey through her imagination. A celebration of creative play and resilience with a generous splash of colour-mixing thrown in.

Through easy-to-follow lessons, this handy book offers a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D. This is not your typical camera guide: rather than just show you what all the buttons do, it teaches you how to use the Digital Rebel's features to make great photographs - including professional-looking images of people, landscapes, action shots, close-ups, night shots, HD video, and more. With Ben Long's creative tips and technical advice, you have the perfect, camera-bag-friendly reference that will help you capture stunning pictures anywhere, anytime. "The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion" will show you how to: take creative control and go beyond automatic settings; learn the basic rules of composition; capture decisive moments, including fast-moving objects; discover ways to use a flash indoors and outdoors; learn about different lenses, and the best time to use them; understand the options for shooting RAW, and whether it's right for you; and, use the Digital Rebel's ability to shoot high definition video.

Ages 5 to 9 years. Ivy couldn't get to sleep, her mind was burning bright. I'm done with counting sheep, she thought, I'll paint my dreams tonight. Join Ivy as she goes on a wondrous and colourful journey through her imagination. A celebration of creative play and resilience with a generous splash of colour-mixing thrown in.

An octopus called Jasper gives up on learning the basics at school to pursue something he thinks will be more fun. He soon finds that even fun things can be difficult to learn. But luckily, a smack of jolly jellyfish are there to help him every step of the way. How many jellyfish do you think Jasper will be able to juggle by the end? Count along! Maybe he will end up learning the basics without even knowing it. From the creators of Ready, Steady, Hatch! comes a wonderful rhyming story reminding us that we can learn anything if we approach it steadily, and with a bit of fun and determination.

Round and bright, and creamy white, amid the pumpkin patch, a clutch of eggs was sprouting legs. Ready, steady, hatch! Ten chicks are excited to discover the world outside their eggshells, but the smallest is soon separated from the rest. Where can she be? A rollicking adventure about curiosity, camaraderie and, above all, having a play along the way!

From maulings, close calls, and even humorous encounters, this collection of bear stories is the best! Written by Kalispell author Ben Long. "A must-read for all lovers of wilderness." claims the Missoulian newspaper. "Educates as it entertains" writes The Billings Gazette.