Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
"Co-Winner of the 2012 Wayland D. Hand Prize, History and Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society" "One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012" Jack Zipes is professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota and the author, translator, and editor of dozens of studies and collections of folk and fairy tales. His recent books include Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre,...
Author
Language
English
Description
A pioneering study of a unique narrative form, Words about Pictures examines the special qualities of picture books-books intended to educate or tell stories to young children. Drawing from a number of aesthetic and literary sources, Perry Nodelman explores the ways in which the interplay of the verbal and visual aspects of picture books conveys more narrative information and stimulation than either medium could achieve alone. Moving from "baby" books,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Sophia, the fairy, is here to take these children on a fun-filled adventure. The Magical Forest, disguised creatures, challenging cave and, finally, the treasure, gets the children excited and gives them an opportunity to learn about animals that are masters of disguise. They can create their own music to sing the treasure hunt song and then there is PEEK-A-BOO- where children find the camouflaged animals.
Author
Language
English
Description
Ever been to the river near your house? Did you see all the native critters? Well, did you get to talk to them? Want to? Join TyLu and his river critter friends as they go on their adventure through Critter River. Join the journey as TyLu learns to walk on eggs, cross the river, climb trees, meet the community of river critter animals, and learn to help our Critter River friends.
Author
Language
English
Description
Children and adults alike remember Dr. Seuss's cat in the hat, the culinary delight to be found in green eggs and ham and the fate of the Grinch who stole Christmas. What few know is that Theodor Seuss Geisel's first book came to him while returning from Europe aboard an ocean liner; he found himself obsessed with the throbbing of the ship's engines and repeated the beat until the words of his first book "And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street"...
Author
Language
English
Description
This book is designed for children who are the leaders of tomorrow and for the ones who dream dreams of hope and excellency and reach for the stars. Be strong, my little ones, and strive to be the best that you can be.
Marian Lloyd-Caldwell graduated in the University of Windsor with a bachelor of arts degree in mass communication. She began her education in Hamtramck, Michigan, graduated from Wayne County Community College and was one...
Author
Language
English
Description
The publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final Harry Potter novel, is probably the most eagerly anticipated event in the history of publishing. Even the smallest hints from author J. K. Rowling about what may happen to Harry and his friends have been major news stories.
In The End of Harry Potter?, David Langford-Potter fan and award-winning writer-delves into the many mysteries which remain unsolved. Is Albus Dumbledore...
Author
Language
Español
Description
El primer concurso de Creadores Literarios fil Joven se realizó en 1994. Se propusieron los objetivos de fomentar la lectoescritura, alimentar vocaciones y publicar los mejores trabajos. La premiación se realizó el 1 de diciembre de ese año en el marco de la Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara.
Como resultado de esa primera experiencia, el SEMS publicó la primera antología Los ganadores fil Joven 94 con un tiraje de 250 ejemplares que...
Author
Language
Español
Description
Ningún docente con los que he compartido años de infancia y juventud tuvo la capacidad o voluntad de transmitirme la pasión por la lectura, todos ellos más obsesionados por la historia de la literatura, y el consiguiente atiborramiento de apuntes, nombres y títulos, que por la educación literaria o fomento de la sensibilidad lectora.
La expresión «animación a la lectura» se ha ido manipulando y tergiversando poco a poco para el provecho...
Author
Language
English
Description
Little Lou the caterpillar loves her world. She lives in a big garden with her best friend, Ladybug. As spring grows into summer, Little Lou munches away on the green leaves. But a chat with a butterfly makes her afraid. She discovers shes going to change, and little Lou doesnt want to change. She likes her life just the way it is. As summer turns to fall and fall into winter, Little Lou experiences the change the butterfly told her about. At times,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Seventh grade is the turning point for many middle schoolers. So it is for Harley and his best friend TJ at JFK Middle School. They are part of a quartet of close friends growing up in a cul-de-sac. These friends discover that people are not always who they seem to be, even teachers. An accident during a soccer match sets them on a life-saving quest. Harley and TJ find themselves in a strange world where they must forge onward to complete this quest....
Author
Language
English
Description
There are many journeys the souls of Hobbits, Elves, Men, and Dwarves take during the War of the Ring. None are darker or more illuminating than Frodo's trial of love. The light of this shines through, just as light and love shine through Bilbo's.
J. R. R. Tolkien mentioned in a letter to Milt Waldman The Lord of the Rings is seen through the eyes of hobbits "to exemplify most clearly a recurrent theme: the place in 'world politics' of the unforeseen...
Author
Language
English
Description
Bannack is a story of adventure and self-discovery set in the time of the Civil War and vigilante violence. Sixteen-year-old Billy Mayfair, kicked out of his home in Illinois by his father, sets out to find a fortune in gold in a remote mining camp in what would become the Montana Territory. While in St. Louis, he loses his money and virginity, gets in a fight and lands in jail. But, he manages to save enough working in a Union hospital caring for...
Author
Language
English
Description
Hairy Krishne tells the story of how Jennifer, an only child, got her very own dog. If your house is PET FRIENDLY, getting a pooch isn't a problem; however, if pets are on the NOT WANTED list it can be a BONE OF CONTENTION! As a NO PETS parent you'll need some very good reasons why having a pet is NOT such a wonderful idea. What do you say when your child asks for a pet and you don't want one? If these words, When you get your own house, you can have...
Author
Language
English
Description
Have you always wanted to write a book, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you're really great at writing the first few chapters . . . but you never quite make it to the end? Or do you finally have a finished manuscript, but you're not sure what to do next? Fear not -- if you have writing-related questions, this book has answers! Whether you're writing for fun or to build a career, bestselling author Ally Carter is ready to help you make your...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Depression and mental illness don't discriminate. Even in the most picture-perfect life, confusion and turmoil are often lurking beneath the surface. For a teenager in a world where anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are commonplace, life can sometimes feel impossible. Whether or not you or someone you love is suffering from any of these issues, it's important to be able to recognize the warning signs of mental illness and know where...
Author
Language
English
Description
Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book-every day of the year!
This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each page features an event of the day, a children's book that relates to that event, and a list of other events that took place on that day. Always informative...
Author
Language
Español
Description
Este libro explora las relaciones entre ética y estética en la ficción para niñxs haciendo foco en temas considerados como "difíciles" o "controversiales" según las consideraciones actuales sobre lo que sería apropiado para ellxs. Macarena García González examina críticamente la premisa de que la literatura infantil sirve para aprender de emociones cuestionando las epistemologías adultistas y las aprehensiones conservadoras que subyacen...
Author
Language
English
Description
This book is, divided into two parts, Fiction and Memoirs, but the sections do overlap. I have learned that a small memory or experience is not a story but merely a Vignette. However, that Vignette can turn into a story with the help of some imagination. Therefore, all of these short pieces needed some sort of "trigger" to bring them to completion.
Some of them are, based on early experiences in many places throughout the United States and especially...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request