Gertie Saves the Day!
Author: Karen Patricia Nespoli
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781990107191
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Grumpy Gertie
Author: Sam Lloyd
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
Published: 2013-03-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781843652281
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGertie wakes up in a grump and sets out to tell everyone about it. After making the cheerful sun, flowers and fish thoroughly miserable, she feels no better. But when a cheeky monkey teaches her that by turning upside-down her frown turns to a smile, she makes a new friend. Approx 100 words Age range: 2-6 years
Gertie's Leap to Greatness
Author: Kate Beasley
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Published: 2016-10-04
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0374302626
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor fans of Three Times Lucky and The Penderwicks, this endearing new classic spins together sparkling humor, sizzle-pop writing, and a sassy main character with an unforgettable voice. Gertie Reece Foy is 100% Not-From-Concentrate awesome. She has a daddy who works on an oil rig, a great-aunt who always finds the lowest prices at the Piggly Wiggly, and two loyal best friends. So when her absent mother decides to move away from their small town, Gertie sets out on her greatest mission yet: becoming the best fifth grader in the universe to show her mother exactly what she'll be leaving behind. There's just one problem: Seat-stealing new girl Mary Sue Spivey wants to be the best fifth grader, too. And there is simply not enough room at the top for the two of them. From debut author Kate Beasley, and with illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Jillian Tamaki, comes a classic tale of hope and homecoming that will empty your heart, then fill it back up again--one laugh at a time.
Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses
Author: Gretchen Hirsch
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2019-04-09
Total Pages: 602
ISBN-13: 1683353226
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch’s modern reinvention of a simple idea, focusing on easily mastered sewing skills, minimal pattern pieces, and fabulous designs. “Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the web’s most popular sewing blogs.” —Creativebug In the ‘50s and ‘60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever to stylish women who are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives packed with family, work, school, and countless other obligations. With the lessons offered here, you can make a Popover Dress, Chemise Dress, Swirl Dress, Boatneck Dress, and Patio Dress. Everything you need is included: pattern maps, finished garment measurements, and more. And the best part? Readers will end up with a sparkling wardrobe of easy-to-wear, fun-to-style dresses that will fill busy modern lives with retro charm. Chapters include: Supplies and Tools Fabrics Getting Ready to Sew Dress Construction: The Basics Dress Construction: Essential Skills Trims and Flourishes Fitting Hirsch writes in her introduction, “So why did I write this book? Because I want to show that it’s possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice!” The vintage aesthetic of these projects will appeal to beginner and expert crafters alike. They stand on their own as great examples of retro fashion. They aren’t just simple sewing projects. So, don’t wait. Start sewing! Includes color photographs and illustrations Also available: Gertie Sews Vintage Casual Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing Gertie’s New Fashion Sketchbook
Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing:
Author: Gretchen Hirsch
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2012-09-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781584799917
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSheets of patterns are in an envelope inside the front cover, each sheet is doubled sided.
Rescued! The Amazing Story of Gertie Agouti
Author: Dwain Lovett
Publisher: BookRix
Published: 2018-12-15
Total Pages: 91
ISBN-13: 3743806541
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBorn with deformed front legs, a baby agouti is left alone to fend for herself or die. Without the use of her front legs, the outlook is grim, until an unlikely heroine steps in and saves the day! strong In a heart-warming tale of compassion and acceptance, "Gertie" finds her place in the world. 'Rescued! The Amazing Story of Gertie Agouti' has been accepted into the Books 4 Kids Program. The Books 4 Kids Program is a 501c3 non-profit corporation with a mission to build children's character through books. B4K brings authors into the classroom – in person or through electronic conferencing. The author reads from his or her book, answers student questions and leads a discussion of what was learned from the book. (Each book has a character-building message infused in the story.) At the end of the discussion, each child receives his own copy of the book for free! (Thanks to generous donations from our program sponsors!) The Books 4 Kids Program provides students with an exciting book event where every child can participate equally. B4K events are about inclusion, character-building and fun. For more information, visit B4KProgram.org.
Gertie's Leap to Greatness
Author: Kate Beasley
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2016-10-04
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0374302618
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGertie is a girl on a mission to be the best fifth grader ever in order to show her estranged mother that Gertie doesn't need her--not one bit!
Gertie
Author: Faye Green
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2014-06-19
Total Pages: 433
ISBN-13: 1496919270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDivorce-a horrid seven letter word in 1914. Gertie MacGregor, became the first and only divorced woman in Laurel, Maryland. At seventeen and in love with Edward Neal, her world was roses and sunshine. She hoped Edward would see the world as she did, but after three years, her blinders were removed. Edwards deep seeded anger ruled him. He shattered her arm and the marriage. Society expected her to make the best of it and keep the marriage vows. She chose divorce. Rejection-Words of condemnation rolled off tongues at Gertie like hot bullets when she was removed as soloist of the church choir. Gazes were averted as she met friends and neighbors. She was denied help in a time of need, and lost her job when she stayed home to care for her sick child. Her chosen path was not accepted in small town America in the early 1900s. She was ostracized and the pitfalls were many as she struggled to raise her son alone. Gertie filled her life by serving veterans at nearby Ft. Meade, through WWI and WWII. She developed USO clubs and sat at the bedsides of wounded heroes. WWII changed womens place in the world. They became part of the work force and raised children alone. Eleanor Roosevelt officially recognized Gerties service. She was redeemed her in the eyes of her community. Jesse Morgan partnered her in service to veterans and brought love back into her life. The beautiful winding staircase in Jesses home was symbolic of her small steps to some distant height. They walked in perfect accord up the stairs to their future. Courage-Gertie walked through life, poignantly meeting the fears and hardships of war, the devastation of loss and hatred, and the joys and sorrows of love with the grace of heroes.
Something Beyond the Pages: A Chilling Timeless Return
Author: Rachael Shaw
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Published: 2023-01-06
Total Pages: 179
ISBN-13: 1398493880
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdalyn returns once again to Tandalet on mission to return someone who has been lost for a very long time but her mission isn’t as smooth or as enjoyable as she would have liked it to be, when she finds out the land is quite literally falling to bits and time is no longer turning, creating chaos, heartbreak and loss for the residents of Tandalet. With Gertie no longer by her side, is Adalyn in over her head even attempting to find a fix or will new and old friends be able to help her save the land once again? Or is this one challenge too far, especially when Adalyn’s unimaginable decisions cause upset to those who have come to care for her? When one door opens, it has to close somehow but the question is how and who will be the one to do so? Could this chilling timeless return be Adalyn’s last visit?
Gertie's Real-Life Adventures
Author: Jane Dahl
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2008-10-20
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1498274277
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTen-year-old Gertie Larson shares three of her most exciting real-life adventures experienced in her hometown of Richfield, Utah, in the early 1900s. In her first adventure, her disappointment at not having a birthday party is unexpectedly overcome when she, her two sisters, her best friend, and a mentally handicapped youth she befriends are given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride Jumbo the elephant in the circus parade! In her second adventure, a little Ute Indian girl, a "What I Have to Be Thankful For" essay contest, and a spooky encounter in an abandoned mine with "the thing," move her story along to the third and final adventure. Gertie's third adventure climaxes her two previous ones and includes a community birthday parade for an unlikely birthday celebrant; Gertie's being the "volunteer" in a demonstration of the pain-relieving properties of a new drug, Novocain; and a surprise wedding. Woven throughout Gertie's adventures are lessons of faith, love, and family unity. How these lessons affect Gertie, her family, and her friends make Gertie's Real-Life Adventures joyful reading.
