Underneath the Lily Pad


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The Moral of This Story Be Strong, Be Brave and Believe- Everyone Needs Something To Believe in. ********************** Join Kylee as she takes you on an emotional journey of encouragement, hope and the bonds of friendship. When one of Kylees friends passes away- she and all the creatures are faced with the process of grieving a loss. This moving story takes you to a magical pond. You will meet Hopper the Frog and all of his magical friends that live underneath the lily pad. Through simple text and vibrant illustrations, the creatures learn the importance of each others support and how to believe in something greater than the loss. The Authors inspiring words tap into the expressed emotions of these young creatures and the importance of celebrating a life through dialogue and communication. Explore the warm and gentle meaning behind F.R.O.G. This is the third book in the continuing series of allegories. Its a magical tale that will have you laughing, make you cry and empower you to be brave- and believe




Once Upon A Lily Pad


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The delightful tale of two frogs who reside in the pond at Monet's Giverny is sure to enchant even the youngest reader. Convinced that the old painter in the straw hat is painting their portraits, the frogs pose patiently season after season. The colorful pastel illustrations are accompanied by a three page gatefold that features a reproduction of one of Monet's renowned water lily paintings and a brief biography of the artist. Once Upon A Lily Pad is a fun read aloud and an enticing introduction to art.




Sir Lilypad


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A fantastic, funny, froggy tale from internationally bestselling picture book duo, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie. Once upon a time, in a deep dark bog, lived a teeny, tiny speckled frog. Now, he might be tiny (the other frogs call him stuff, like 'weedy pants') but his ambition is great. For he wants to be known henceforth as Sir Lilypad! Sir Lilypad the brave and wise! Slayer of the - er - dragonflies. And all he needs to effect this transformation? A kiss from a willing princess, of course… A new fantastically funny, froggy tale from internationally bestselling picture book duo, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie. Praise for The Worst Princess: "Those sick of the cult of pink princesses will appreciate this quirky take on the traditional princess tale…A very funny new picture book" The Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide "Wonderfully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this picture book is so funny" Independent on Sunday "Packed with wry, understated humour which ensures that it will be enjoyed over and over again. As far as I'm concerned, she's the best Princess."Peters educational books website




The Land Under


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The Land Under: Seeing the Forest Through the Trees is a charming middle-grade adventure story about a boys journey to an underground kingdom of talking animals. Unhappy because of his parents financial difficulties, thirteen-year-old Frank finds himself summoned to the Land Under, a place that parallels our world but is only for animals. Fallen trees linked to forests aboveground are damming up the mighty waterfall, Naveah, which powers the rivers that keep the three kingdoms of the underground civilization separated. If Frank doesnt find a way to unblock the waterfall, the northern forest kingdom will be overrun by savage animals from the jungle and safari kingdoms. Its a race against time, the elements, and the balance of nature for an average boy with an extraordinary mission. Like a fairy tale in its intuitive simplicity, The Land Under grows before your eyes into a completely detailed world that feels so ordinary and real that it almost doesnt seem to be fantasy.




The Rizzlerunk Club: Best Buds Under Frogs


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"For Lily, it's the worst first day of school ever. Who would want to be friends with the new girl, whose debut act is to throw up on the playground (on somebody's shoes!)? Fortunately, quirky Darby comes to the rescue. Darby likes frogs and candy and oddball stuff, and soon she and Lily have formed their own club -- the Rizzlerunk Club. But before you can say 'BFF, ' Darby's former best friend, mean-spirited Jill -- who had moved to London -- returns unexpectedly. Can Lily and Darby's friendship survive the British invasion? Peppered with charming illustrations and hilarious mishaps involving 'conjoined' frogs, accidentally shaved eyebrows, and school pranks gone awry, this engaging tale of fourth-grade life will have readers wishing they could join the Rizzlerunk Club for real."--Publisher




Under Glass


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According to Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, when she went back to Ohio, her city was gone. For Jen Hirt, her Strongsville, Ohio, greenhouses were gone. Her ancestry, bloodlines, memories, and her complete identity were replaced by a large-chain pharmacy store. Four generations taken away by the wrecking ball; fourteen greenhouses dismantled and shattered. Under Glass traces the rise and fall of the family business and the family itself. Hirt is the girl with a thousand Christmas trees growing up surrounded by life and vitality. She is the greenhouse filled with hope and growth. Then the rubble sets in. Financial pressures, a brutal divorce, and the demolition of her past, literally. The story is Hirt's memoir told with poignancy and honesty"as honest as the greenhouse tattoo she has on her arm. For Hirt, the greenhouse metaphor, in its richness, is the soul of America and her life.




Farmer Barry and His Farm Friends


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Farmer Barry has chickens, hens and pheasants that he has been raising since little chicks. During their stay on Farmer Barry's farm they are always into mischief. Farmer Barry is always just a cluck away from helping his farm friends and always comes through for them, no matter what.




The Sister from Below


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Who is She, this Sister from Below? She's certainly not about the ordinary business of life: work, shopping, making dinner. She speaks from other realms. If you'll allow, She'll whisper in your ear, lead your thoughts astray, fill you with strange yearnings, get you hot and bothered, send you off on some wild goose chase of a daydream, eat up hours of your time. She's a siren, a seductress, a shapeshifter . . . Why listen to such a troublemaker? Because She is essential to the creative process: She holds the keys to the doors of our imaginations and deeper life the evolution of Soul.




Scribner's Magazine


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Problem-solving in mathematics


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