Author: Allison Gutknecht
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442483946
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Eight-year-old Mandy Berr learns life lessons with patriotic pizazz in the first adventure of a new chapter book series. Eight-year-old Mandy Berr has a lot going on. She has to share her parents’ attention with her newborn twin siblings, who are always crying, and her little brother, Timmy, who is constantly in her way. And she also has to find a way to deal with her nemesis, Dennis, who has a knack for getting under her skin. At least Mandy has the upcoming Presidential Pageant to look forward to at school. She is determined to be President George Washington—she is perfect for the lead part, after all. But when Mandy’s teacher makes a surprising choice, it looks like Mandy will have to keep sharing the spotlight. Can she find her own way to shine? Mandy has some valuable life lessons to learns in this adorable chapter book—including the fact that white pants and polka dot underwear are never a good combination.
Don't Wear Polka-Dot Underwear with White Pants
Author: Allison Gutknecht
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442483946
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Eight-year-old Mandy Berr learns life lessons with patriotic pizazz in the first adventure of a new chapter book series. Eight-year-old Mandy Berr has a lot going on. She has to share her parents’ attention with her newborn twin siblings, who are always crying, and her little brother, Timmy, who is constantly in her way. And she also has to find a way to deal with her nemesis, Dennis, who has a knack for getting under her skin. At least Mandy has the upcoming Presidential Pageant to look forward to at school. She is determined to be President George Washington—she is perfect for the lead part, after all. But when Mandy’s teacher makes a surprising choice, it looks like Mandy will have to keep sharing the spotlight. Can she find her own way to shine? Mandy has some valuable life lessons to learns in this adorable chapter book—including the fact that white pants and polka dot underwear are never a good combination.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442483946
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Eight-year-old Mandy Berr learns life lessons with patriotic pizazz in the first adventure of a new chapter book series. Eight-year-old Mandy Berr has a lot going on. She has to share her parents’ attention with her newborn twin siblings, who are always crying, and her little brother, Timmy, who is constantly in her way. And she also has to find a way to deal with her nemesis, Dennis, who has a knack for getting under her skin. At least Mandy has the upcoming Presidential Pageant to look forward to at school. She is determined to be President George Washington—she is perfect for the lead part, after all. But when Mandy’s teacher makes a surprising choice, it looks like Mandy will have to keep sharing the spotlight. Can she find her own way to shine? Mandy has some valuable life lessons to learns in this adorable chapter book—including the fact that white pants and polka dot underwear are never a good combination.
Chinatown Pretty
Author: Valerie Luu
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452175837
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six Chinatowns. Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and Instagram, Chinatown Pretty, since 2014. Chinatown Pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances. • Photos span Chinatowns in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. • The style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing. • This is a celebration of Chinese American culture, active old-age, and creative style. Chinatown Pretty shares nuggets of philosophical wisdom and personal stories about immigration and Chinese-American culture. This book is great for anyone looking for advice on how to live to a ripe old age with grace and good humor—and, of course, on how to stay stylish. • This book will resonate with photography buffs, fashionistas, and Asian Americans of all ages. • Chinatown Pretty has been featured by Vogue.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Design Sponge, Rookie, Refinery29, and others. • With a textured cover and glossy bellyband, this beautiful volume makes a deluxe gift. • Add it to the shelf with books like Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton, Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen, and Fruits by Shoichi Aoki.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452175837
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six Chinatowns. Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and Instagram, Chinatown Pretty, since 2014. Chinatown Pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances. • Photos span Chinatowns in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. • The style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing. • This is a celebration of Chinese American culture, active old-age, and creative style. Chinatown Pretty shares nuggets of philosophical wisdom and personal stories about immigration and Chinese-American culture. This book is great for anyone looking for advice on how to live to a ripe old age with grace and good humor—and, of course, on how to stay stylish. • This book will resonate with photography buffs, fashionistas, and Asian Americans of all ages. • Chinatown Pretty has been featured by Vogue.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Design Sponge, Rookie, Refinery29, and others. • With a textured cover and glossy bellyband, this beautiful volume makes a deluxe gift. • Add it to the shelf with books like Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton, Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen, and Fruits by Shoichi Aoki.
Polka-Dot Fixes Kindergarten
Author: Catherine Urdahl
Publisher: Charlesbridge
ISBN: 1607343126
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
It's Polka-dot's first day of kindergarten and armed with her trusty fix-it kit, she's ready for anything. When she gets to school, though, everything goes wrong. The duct tape, runny soap, and dotted bandages aren't enough to fix her kindergarten catastrophes. And, when it comes to dealing with stripe-loving, mean-mouth Liz, Polka-dot finds herself in a fix. See how Polka-dot finds a way to mend her stormy relationship with Liz.
Publisher: Charlesbridge
ISBN: 1607343126
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
It's Polka-dot's first day of kindergarten and armed with her trusty fix-it kit, she's ready for anything. When she gets to school, though, everything goes wrong. The duct tape, runny soap, and dotted bandages aren't enough to fix her kindergarten catastrophes. And, when it comes to dealing with stripe-loving, mean-mouth Liz, Polka-dot finds herself in a fix. See how Polka-dot finds a way to mend her stormy relationship with Liz.
Project Teen
Author: Melissa Mortenson
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607058855
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Please the pickiest tech-savvy teens and tweens with these 21 trendy projects you can sew. Most of us would agree that sewing something that teens will like is, without a doubt, a challenge. In Project Teen, Melissa Mortenson, sewist and mother of three teenagers, shares not only her 21 teen-approved designs, but also invaluable tips and tricks for sewing for this unique (a.k.a. picky) age group. Whether you make a stylish tech cover, a cushy study pillow, or a personalized quilt, your teen will love these handmade gifts as much as you love them. • 21 projects, specifically for teens and tweens (ages 11+), including quilts, T-shirts, tech covers, totes, accessories, and so much more • Lots of inspiring ideas and designs for the perfect gifts • Get the 411 on what’s cool when it comes to fabric and style—so that your teen is sure to love what you make! Praise for Project Teen “Mortenson has a good eye for what teenagers actually need and want. . . . Something here will appeal to that trickiest of demographics, making the book a worthwhile buy.” —Publishers Weekly “Project Teen is a fresh, mod, fun way to sew for the tweens/teens in our life - kids, grands, nieces & nephews. The projects meet the ever changing needs of kids, from travel blankets and tablet covers to simple bags to store everything in.” —Generation Q Magazine
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607058855
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Please the pickiest tech-savvy teens and tweens with these 21 trendy projects you can sew. Most of us would agree that sewing something that teens will like is, without a doubt, a challenge. In Project Teen, Melissa Mortenson, sewist and mother of three teenagers, shares not only her 21 teen-approved designs, but also invaluable tips and tricks for sewing for this unique (a.k.a. picky) age group. Whether you make a stylish tech cover, a cushy study pillow, or a personalized quilt, your teen will love these handmade gifts as much as you love them. • 21 projects, specifically for teens and tweens (ages 11+), including quilts, T-shirts, tech covers, totes, accessories, and so much more • Lots of inspiring ideas and designs for the perfect gifts • Get the 411 on what’s cool when it comes to fabric and style—so that your teen is sure to love what you make! Praise for Project Teen “Mortenson has a good eye for what teenagers actually need and want. . . . Something here will appeal to that trickiest of demographics, making the book a worthwhile buy.” —Publishers Weekly “Project Teen is a fresh, mod, fun way to sew for the tweens/teens in our life - kids, grands, nieces & nephews. The projects meet the ever changing needs of kids, from travel blankets and tablet covers to simple bags to store everything in.” —Generation Q Magazine
Penny and the Polka Dot Shoes
Author: Meredith Garrett
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1615667393
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Time is running out for the polka-dot shoes. The sale at the shoe store is almost over, and the shoes have not been sold! But there is one little girl who wants them more than anything. Join Penny as she discovers the most perfect polka dot shoes she's ever seen. In Penny and the Polka Dot Shoes, children will learn the value of a dollar in a fun, colorful way. Will Penny earn enough money to buy the shoes before it's too late? 'This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.'
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1615667393
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Time is running out for the polka-dot shoes. The sale at the shoe store is almost over, and the shoes have not been sold! But there is one little girl who wants them more than anything. Join Penny as she discovers the most perfect polka dot shoes she's ever seen. In Penny and the Polka Dot Shoes, children will learn the value of a dollar in a fun, colorful way. Will Penny earn enough money to buy the shoes before it's too late? 'This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.'
The Polka Dot Girl
Author: Darragh McManus
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1780991827
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Madeleine Greenhill was rich, beautiful, reckless…now she’s dead, dumped in the water. Her mother Misericordiae is the most feared woman in Hera City, which puts added pressure on investigating detective Eugenie Auf der Maur. Gutsy, smart and likeable, ‘Genie’ thought she knew the strange, all-female world of Hera inside-out. She was wrong, and gets drawn into a labyrinth of sex and money, power and religion, double-cross and corruption. Nothing is at seems and nobody can be trusted as she becomes obsessed with finding the girl’s killer. Hard-edged and soft-hearted, The Polka Dot Girl combines a serpentine plot, bristling dialogue and shadowy, sensuous atmosphere to create a classic noir-style mystery: Sam Spade in lipstick and a dress. In Hera City, the female of the species really can be deadly. ,
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1780991827
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Madeleine Greenhill was rich, beautiful, reckless…now she’s dead, dumped in the water. Her mother Misericordiae is the most feared woman in Hera City, which puts added pressure on investigating detective Eugenie Auf der Maur. Gutsy, smart and likeable, ‘Genie’ thought she knew the strange, all-female world of Hera inside-out. She was wrong, and gets drawn into a labyrinth of sex and money, power and religion, double-cross and corruption. Nothing is at seems and nobody can be trusted as she becomes obsessed with finding the girl’s killer. Hard-edged and soft-hearted, The Polka Dot Girl combines a serpentine plot, bristling dialogue and shadowy, sensuous atmosphere to create a classic noir-style mystery: Sam Spade in lipstick and a dress. In Hera City, the female of the species really can be deadly. ,
Polka Dot Patti
Author: June Davis Davidson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615340036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Patti is quite persistent, especially when it comes to polka dots. But the one thing Patti needs is the perfect pair of shoes to match her purple, polka dot clothes and purple bows. When she finds them, she's told they're not for sale.What will Patti do, she must have those purple polka dot shoes!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615340036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Patti is quite persistent, especially when it comes to polka dots. But the one thing Patti needs is the perfect pair of shoes to match her purple, polka dot clothes and purple bows. When she finds them, she's told they're not for sale.What will Patti do, she must have those purple polka dot shoes!
The Polka Dotted Girl
Author: Sandi Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940542003
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
What made this girl, who was very different from everyone else, come to be so well liked? A smile. One beautiful smile that made a difference in everyone's life when they were around her. You can have a very, very bad day, but one beautiful smile from someone can make such a difference! It can be magical, if you let it be. I think we all have that magical smile and, of course, got to have polka dots.....love polka dots!!!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940542003
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
What made this girl, who was very different from everyone else, come to be so well liked? A smile. One beautiful smile that made a difference in everyone's life when they were around her. You can have a very, very bad day, but one beautiful smile from someone can make such a difference! It can be magical, if you let it be. I think we all have that magical smile and, of course, got to have polka dots.....love polka dots!!!
Dot, Dot, Polka Dot
Author: Morissa Rubin
Publisher: POW! Kids Books
ISBN: 9781576879962
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
A board book that explores all the different types of vibrant fabric patterns found in the patchwork of a child’s quilt. In this eye-popping, stylish board book from artist and graphic designer Morissa Rubin, young readers are introduced to the shapes and movement of different fabric patterns that come together to form a child’s quilt. From the swirling spirals of calico and the tidy diamond lines of argyle, to the brilliant blocks of kente cloth and Uroko’s fish-like scales, Dot, Dot, Polka Dot treats children to a colorful tour of popular designs from around the world, while teaching them their unique names.
Publisher: POW! Kids Books
ISBN: 9781576879962
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
A board book that explores all the different types of vibrant fabric patterns found in the patchwork of a child’s quilt. In this eye-popping, stylish board book from artist and graphic designer Morissa Rubin, young readers are introduced to the shapes and movement of different fabric patterns that come together to form a child’s quilt. From the swirling spirals of calico and the tidy diamond lines of argyle, to the brilliant blocks of kente cloth and Uroko’s fish-like scales, Dot, Dot, Polka Dot treats children to a colorful tour of popular designs from around the world, while teaching them their unique names.
Polka Dot Girls Relationships Bible Study and Workbook
Author: Kristie Kerr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984031245
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
God has blessed each one of us with relationships He gives us friends, family, teachers, neighbors and tons of other people to walk through our lives with us. Our relationships are one of His greatest gifts.But let's be really honest. Our relationships are one of our greatest blessings, but they can also be one of our biggest problems We can have fights with our friends. Our brothers can pick on us. We can get frustrated with our parents. Our teachers can make us mad and our neighbors can hurt our feelings.God knows how important your relationships are to you, and so He wants to help you with them The Bible is full of instructions to help us work out all the problems in our relationships.This fun, interactive study will help you learn all God has to say about having good, healthy relationships Chapters include: We Need Each Other Friendship My Family Elders Dealing with Change Watching your Words Attention Mean Girls And Doing the Right Thing Each chapter contains a lesson with Bible verses and stories, a place for you to journal and dig deeper into your thoughts, activity sheets, crafts, a weekly challenge and more
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984031245
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
God has blessed each one of us with relationships He gives us friends, family, teachers, neighbors and tons of other people to walk through our lives with us. Our relationships are one of His greatest gifts.But let's be really honest. Our relationships are one of our greatest blessings, but they can also be one of our biggest problems We can have fights with our friends. Our brothers can pick on us. We can get frustrated with our parents. Our teachers can make us mad and our neighbors can hurt our feelings.God knows how important your relationships are to you, and so He wants to help you with them The Bible is full of instructions to help us work out all the problems in our relationships.This fun, interactive study will help you learn all God has to say about having good, healthy relationships Chapters include: We Need Each Other Friendship My Family Elders Dealing with Change Watching your Words Attention Mean Girls And Doing the Right Thing Each chapter contains a lesson with Bible verses and stories, a place for you to journal and dig deeper into your thoughts, activity sheets, crafts, a weekly challenge and more