Author: Sylvie Kantorovitz Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0698401808 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
Fans of Oliver Jeffers will love this wondrous and playful story of an ordinary boy who becomes a hero Shy, quiet Zig is trapped inside on a gray, rainy day when he sees a bright red umbrella blow by. He grabs the handle and--woosh!--off he goes to a faraway land where he meets a little yellow bird who desperately needs his help. Can Zig and his magic umbrella save the birds from the hairiest, scariest monster around? Whimsical drawings full of glorious colors accompany minimal text in this tale of bravery, creativity, and friendship. Perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Peter McCarty, this book will inspire kids to tell their own stories with pictures.
Author: Paul Dana Publisher: ISBN: 9780991199006 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 268
Book Description
Ojo and Button-Bright have saved Oz from a powerful fairy, but they've also unleashed an ancient menace: the dreaded Piper who long ago peopled the Mountain Phantastico with evil spirits. When a vengeful Yookoohoo falls into the Piper's power and steals Button-Bright's Magic Umbrella, the two boys set out on a desperate quest into Queen Lurline's amazing past to confront the Wicked Witch of the East in her lair! Can the boys find a way to outwit the Piper, the Witch, and the Yookoohoo? And what do a seer, a pair of famous shoes, and a dirty young rascal from 18th Century London have to do with it all? Ojo and Button-Bright will learn astonishing secrets about themselves, their home, and the Magic Umbrella of Oz! Fully illustrated by renowned artist Jaun Raza!
Author: Odette Meyers Publisher: Gulliver Books ISBN: 9780152004484 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
Patou escapes from danger and finds fame and fortune with the aid of a magic umbrella. Includes historical information about umbrellas.
Author: Lee Siegel Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 0226756874 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 469
Book Description
"Scholar and magician, Siegel uncovers the age-old practices of magic in sacred rites and rituals and unveils the contemporary world of Indian magic of street and stage entertainers. Siegel's journeys take him from ancient Sanskrit texts to the slums of New Dehli as he explores India's remarkable magical tradition." --Publisher's description.
Author: Lisa Tauxe Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520260317 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 505
Book Description
"This book by Lisa Tauxe and others is a marvelous tool for education and research in Paleomagnetism. Many students in the U.S. and around the world will welcome this publication, which was previously only available via the Internet. Professor Tauxe has performed a service for teaching and research that is utterly unique."—Neil D. Opdyke, University of Florida
Author: Kelly Leigh Miller Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 0525553304 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Even robots need to recharge in this cheeky picture book about the importance of naptime. Harper the robot does not like to re-charge his battery. His classroom is full of fun things to do, but he can't do any of them when he's all plugged in. So what's a busy bot to do? Author-illustrator Kelly Leigh Miller puts a whimsically futuristic spin to the age-old dilemma convincing nap-resistant kiddos that everyone needs to take time to rest.
Author: Barbara Bottner Publisher: Dragonfly Books ISBN: 1984852108 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 33
Book Description
With the help of Miss Brooks, Missy’s classmates all find books they love in the library—books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all—“Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity.” Still, Miss Brooks remains undaunted. Book Week is here and Missy will find a book to love if they have to empty the entire library. What story will finally win over this beastly, er, discriminating child? William Steig’s Shrek!—the tale of a repulsive green ogre in search of a revolting bride—of course! Barbara Bottner and Michael Emberley pay playful homage to the diverse tastes of child readers and the valiant librarians who are determined to put just the right book in each child’s hands.
Author: Sharon Lovejoy Publisher: Hearst Books ISBN: 9781588163790 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 316
Book Description
Through this collection of delightful essays and beautiful illustrations, Lovejoy--who produces the award-winning "Heart's Ease" column for the magazine--shares with her readers the boundless joys of a country garden.
Author: Sylvie Kantorovitz
Author: Paul Dana
Author: Cora Butler-Jones
Author: Odette Meyers
Author: Lee Siegel
Author: Lisa Tauxe
Author: Kelly Leigh Miller
Author: Barbara Bottner
Author: Adam Hargreaves
Author: Sharon Lovejoy