The book invites readers into a magical realm where everyday objects transform from the ordinary to the surreal, encouraging belief in the impossible. With vibrant full-color illustrations, it serves as a captivating companion to "Imagine a Night," enriching the imaginative experience and sparking creativity.
Explore the daily life of a renowned prehistoric predator through engaging text and stunning illustrations designed for young readers. This book offers an accessible introduction to the fascinating habits and environment of this iconic creature, making it an ideal choice for early learners interested in dinosaurs and ancient life.
Set in a whimsical world, this story captures the adventurous spirit of piracy through a lively crew of characters. The narrative explores themes of freedom, camaraderie, and the thrill of the high seas. With a playful tone, readers are invited to join the pirates on their escapades, showcasing their bold personalities and the challenges they face. The vibrant illustrations and engaging dialogue bring the pirate life to life, making it an exciting read for those who dream of adventure and treasure hunting.
The book captures the essence of summer through vivid imagery and sensory experiences that resonate with children. Sarah L. Thomson's lyrical prose evokes the rhythm of waves, while Kana Yamada's impressionistic illustrations beautifully depict sunlit landscapes. This delightful picture book serves as a perfect read-aloud, celebrating the simple joys of the season and reminding readers that the warmth of summer can be felt anywhere.
No matter how old we are, or how far from home, our family remains with us - we share their looks and gestures, social values and concept of "home". Yet we often fail to connect with family members, and in remarkable ways our early experiences with family are repeated with marriage partners and children. In this revelatory book, esteemed family therapist Monica McGoldrick explores why families behave as they do, using genograms (family trees) to illustrate family patterns. Mapped out over a three-generation span, repeated estrangements, alliances, even divorces and suicides prove more than coincidental. McGoldrick uses the genograms of famous families - including the Kennedys, Hepburns, Beethovens, Brontes, and the family of the Marx Brothers - to discuss the influence of birth order and sibling rivalry, family myths and secrets, cultural differences, couple relationships, and the pivotal role of loss. Relevant questions we can ask ourselves appear at the end of each chapter, helping the reader to become researcher, uncovering information previously withheld, misunderstood, or overlooked. There is a saying, "Those who cannot remember the past are recommended to repeat it". The message here is positive: once we reconnect with the past, McGoldrick tells us, we can choose our futures.
The story follows a mistreated young girl who, despite the harshness of her stepmother and stepsisters, finds hope and transformation through the magic of her fairy godmother. With her guidance, she attends a royal ball where she meets her prince, leading to a journey of love and self-discovery. Themes of resilience, kindness, and the power of believing in oneself are central to this timeless tale.
Ninety million years ago, giant dinosaurs roamed the earth, pterosaurs flew through the air, and giant reptiles and fish hunted in the oceans. The area that is now Kansas was covered by water and one of its inhabi-tants was the plesiosaur—a reptile with an extremely long neck and a huge body. This early reader about the ancient plesiosaur brings the prehistoric world of this ocean-dwelling animal to life, explain-ing how scientists think these reptiles lived, hunted, and became extinct. Back matter explores other reptiles both ancient and modern and provides additional print, visual, and web resources.
Un álbum que invita a los lectores a explorar un universo de sueños a través de impresionantes ilustraciones. Perfecto para trabajar la estética y la técnica del trompe l'œil, está dirigido a niños a partir de 6 años.