Violet the Hugging Octopus


Book Description

Children learn self-love and self-pride in a cute and cuddly sea creature adventure.




Violet and the Pearl of the Orient


Book Description

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making... When a new family move in next door, Violet is sure there's something strange about them. Then her eccentric, but lovely neighbour, Dee Dee Derota, has a precious jewel stolen. Could the new family be to blame? Violet is on the case to uncover the truth… With a beautiful hardback package complete with two colour illustrations throughout by emerging talent, Becka Moore, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Perfect for fans of Dixie O'Day, Ottoline, Goth Girl and Darcy Burdock. Praise for the Violet series: 'Whitehorn's debut is pacey and imaginative and Becka Moor's illustrations a delight. Perfect for readers who liked the Ottoline books by Chris Riddell.' The Times 'Effortlessly gorgeous' Moontrug 'An adventure brimful of charm, told with brio and a good deal of panache…Young readers, particularly fans of Lauren Child, will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books for Keeps 'A great heroine, an intriguing mystery, and brilliant use of language… Hugely recommended' YAyeahyeah 'Sherlock better watch out, 'cos Violet's about!' Wondrous Reads




Parts of Speech Parade


Book Description

Children learn the parts of speech along their parade route.




Frozen Floppies


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The Floppies are frozen flopsicles! Fellow Floppies must flex their Floppy brains to rescue their frozen friends. But how can they, with Floppyland borders separating them? Find out how factions of Floppies band together to fight the frost and free the frozen Floppies, in this Royal Palm Literary Award-winning story of friendship. Create your own Floppy using the Size Medium Floppy Pattern included with the "Frozen Floppies" book jacket. Be social! Share Floppy photos using #MyFloppy.




Mighty Madeline


Book Description

Mighty Madeline is an inspirational book for all ages. Its message is about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles by drawing on your inner strength. Each one of is uniquely created for a special purpose. It teaches you to realize what really matters in life, to follow your heart and to "let go" even if you may be anxious or afraid. "Mighty Madeline's beautiful illustrations and poignant words touch the heart with an important message. In an inspiring way, the author crafts a message about the importance of living fully, free from fears and worries, perfectionism and the constant pursuit being good enough. This book resonates with all ages, young and old, and makes a beautiful gift or therapeutic resource for growing, learning and healing." Megan Logan, MSW, LCSW




Jilli, That's Silly!


Book Description

Jillian Wallaby was always doing silly things. And her mom was always letting her know that she was being silly. Finally, Jilli's mom realizes that Jilli isn't being silly, she's just being a girl!




Field Guide for the Identification of Invasive Plants in Southern Forests


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Invasions of non-native plants into forests of the Southern United States continue to go unchecked and only partially un-monitored. These infestations increasingly erode forest productivity, hindering forest use and management activities, and degrading diversity and wildlife habitat. Often called non-native, exotic, non-indigenous, alien, or noxious weeds, they occur as trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, ferns, and forbs. This guide provides information on accurate identification of the 56 non-native plants and groups that are currently invading the forests of the 13 Southern States. In additin, it lists other non-native plants of growing concern. Illustrations. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.




Teddy Tales


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Teddy Tales, designed as a "therapy dog in a book," is a collection of stories to be shared with young children and their adults. This rescue puppy's real-life adventures can assist in processing children's developmental issues and social challenges, besides teaching elements of pet care. Discussion questions are added to each chapter to facilitate classroom or adult-to-child interaction. Counselors, educators, veterinarians, and family members will value this charming resource. Author Karen Spruill, M.A., L.M.H.C., draws on her experience in children's therapy, editing, journalism, pet ownership, and parenting to create Teddy Tales. She practices as a counselor and writes a weekly blog in Orlando, Florida. She and her husband share their home with Teddy. Mark Wayne Adams is an award-winning illustrator, author, and public speaker. He lives in Longwood, Florida, with his family and their dog.




The Language Instinct


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"A brilliant, witty, and altogether satisfying book." — New York Times Book Review The classic work on the development of human language by the world’s leading expert on language and the mind In The Language Instinct, the world's expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our brains by evolution. The Language Instinct received the William James Book Prize from the American Psychological Association and the Public Interest Award from the Linguistics Society of America. This edition includes an update on advances in the science of language since The Language Instinct was first published.




Nimona


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The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones. Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.