Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Kids, Science literature | 29 January 2009
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Whether children hear about tornadoes and hurricanes on television, live in vulnerable areas or learn about severe weather at school, they are fascinated with and terrified by powerful storms. Kids want to know more about them, both to satisfy their curiosity and to ease their fears. This book explains everything about these storms, from how hurricanes get their names to what a tornado looks like from a distance.
Bask in the glow of girlfriends who lift you up when you’re feeling down, celebrate your accomplishments, and share your burdens. Heidi Satterberg’s popular snow people capturing the heart of friendship will delight a friend, mentor, or family member as you tell her how truly special she is, how much you have appreciated her friendship throughout the seasons of life, and how much she has enriched your life.
by Jill Murphy "The children were having breakfast..."
Mrs. Large determines to have just five minutes' peace from the mess and confusion of her beloved children. She fixes herself a tray, runs a tub of lovely warm water, fills it with bubble bath, and hopes for those precious moments alone before facing the day's activities. The "activities'' follow her to the bathroom, where, one by one, they present her with their special talents of playing the recorder, reading aloud, and dumping favorite toys from the toy box into the tub with her.
A Piece of Cake by Jill Murphy (Illustrator) Mrs. Large, that peerless pachyderm parent last seen in Five Minutes' Peace , makes a return engagement. This time, she decides that she's just a tad too elephantine (as her baby succinctly puts it, "Mummy's got wobbly bits"). Accordingly, she dons an enormous orange sweatsuit emblazoned with the word "FIT" and puts her reluctant husband and the four little Larges on a diet...
by Mary Engelbreit "That old line about counting blessings..." Let a friend know they mean the world to you by giving them Mary Engelbreit's newly styled gift book, A Friend Indeed. With a new size of 5 x 5 and Mary's timeless friendship art brought to life in a whole new way, fans will certainly want to pick these up for birthday presents, Christmas presents, or just to say "thank you for being my friend." Mary Engelbreit's friendship-themed gift books are always a huge hit with people everywhere. With the turn of each page, you'll see Mary's art together with a touching verse, bring a fresh spark to an ever-popular theme.
