First gather flowers. This is the basic principle of 'Ohi, a book that encourages you to explore with clippers in hand. From backyards to farmer's markets, Hawaii's flora provides endless opportunities to make beautiful arrangementsWith easy sourcing and arranging tips, illustrated plant biographies, and inspiring photos, 'Ohi reveals how easy it is to bring the beauty of Hawaii's outdoors into your home.
Spencer loves books and reads one every night, sometimes aloud, then puts the book back in its place, but one morning his favorite book is missing, and the next day another, each replaced by a different object.
Harold and the Purple Crayon meets Tom and Jerry in this sweet and funny picture book about a boy and girl who must balance their creativity and figure out how to cooperate after their drawings come to life. When Sam starts drawing a super cool velociraptor, Eva decides to join in. But Sam isn’t too happy about the collaboration. Soon Eva and Sam are locked in an epic creative clash, bringing to life everything from superhero marmots to exploding confetti. But when their masterpieces turn to mayhem, will Sam stay stubbornly solo or will he realize that sometimes the best work comes from teamwork?
Circle, Square and Triangle are doing just fine -- but when Scribble draws them together, their imaginations soar. Circle loves to roll -- around and around. Solid Square likes to sit still and strong. Triangle can celebrate all her good points, and always knows which direction to go. But when Scribble suddenly dashes through their ordered world -- all messy lines and energy -- Circle, Square and Triangle don't know what to think. But turns out just a zig zag here and a wavy line there are all that's needed to stir imaginations, and soon the shapes find themselves working as a team, on a course for adventure! Award-winning author and illustrator Ruth Ohi's energetic art shows young readers that anything is possible with a splash of colour and the most basic shapes. This wonderful picture book will spark creativity, and encourage young minds to identify and draw the Circle-Square-Triangle-Scribbles in their worlds too!
Clara the guinea pig loves purple. She also loves triangles, tuna, and making new friends. That’s why she’s thrilled when a classmate says to her, “Let’s be best friends!” Madison is bold and glamorous and soon the girls are inseparable. Madison even lets Clara clean up all her toys after they play together. But Madison’s demands begin piling up. Why, she asks, does Clara wear the same purple dress every day? And why does she always eat triangle-shaped tuna sandwiches? It’s not long before Clara’s lunches aren’t nearly as much fun, and her favorite outfit stays in the closet. When Clara loses a treasured stone because she lacks pockets (the purple dress had big ones), she decides to go back to the things she likes. Back to her true self, Clara is amazed to discover that being her own guinea pig not only makes her a new friend, but also helps her to keep an old one: Madison. Through words and full-page pictures and vignettes, author/artist Ruth Ohi creates a charming world full of rich details and memorable characters. Children will recognize the experience of having a bossy friend, and will glean important knowledge from Clara’s gently learned wisdom.
A gentle friendship story that celebrates small acts of kindness! This is Bunny feeling small, not wanting to leave the bed at all. Bunny is having a tough morning, but manages to brighten up and get out the door. Pretty soon Bunny comes across Beetle, who needs a little cheering too. Bunny can do that! Bunny and Beetle band together and they come across Marten. They are just what Marten needed, and the three carry on. Along the way they pick up Wren and Lemming too. Their care and attention to each other's feelings boosts everyone's mood. When they find Bear, who has forgotten something important, they joyfully come together to make a big difference. Lyrical text is infused with Ruth Ohi's signature energy, humour, and depth. This touching story of friendship is a great reminder of the power of kindness and empathy in building community.
Sometimes it's our mistakes that teach us the most. Posy always has a plan, and she is determined to see her plans through. But when she eagerly takes charge of the new classroom pet, things don't go according to plan. Bluey the beta fish suffers under all the special attention, and he starts looking worse and worse. Posy fears everyone will blame her. Can she admit she needs help to bring her new friend back around? In this lovely school-based story, award-winning author and illustrator Ruth Ohi gives us a recognizable character -- a high-achieving child, who needs a reminder that it's okay to ask for help -- and the lesson that cooperation wins the day!
A charming portrait of young sisterhood, where running away from home is made a lot more fun when your family comes too. This is the author's third book, but she has illustrated more than 40 children's books.
