Everyone’s favorite pig takes on the ABCs in this adorable board book that explores the alphabet with Olivia’s—and Caldecott Honoree Ian Falconer’s—signature creativity. A is for accessories, B is for books, and O is for... OLIVIA, of course! Come along from A to Z in this unique and raucous romp through the alphabet as only Olivia could describe it. A perfect gift for any fan of the precocious pig, this sturdy board book is ideal for the youngest Olivia readers—and the littlest hands (or hoofs).
Featuring everyones favorite little pig, this coloring and activity book is an ideal companion to Olivias latest adventure, "Olivia Helps with Christmas." Includes double-sided crayons blistered to the front cover and a full-color sticker insert. Illustrations. Consumable.
In the first edition of Beyond Leveled Books, Franki Sibberson and Karen Szymusiak, offered a much-needed perspective on moving transitional readers from the basic supports of leveling to independent book selection. Seven years later, drawing on their continued research and expanding roles as authors and literacy consultants, Franki and Karen, along with colleague Lisa Koch, present a new updated and expanded edition of this "useful and eye-opening book." Education Reviews, 2001] In Beyond Leveled Books, Second Edition the authors provide even more resources to help teachers understand and meet the needs of transitional readers. The key topic of series books has been revised and enlarged, with charts outlining new series with the challenges they pose and supports readers need. New lessons have been added, and most chapters now include a related article from a literacy expert. Some of the contributors include Kathy Collins, Larry Swartz, and Mary Lee Hahn. The book also features an entirely new section covering grades K-1, that explores the uses and limitations of leveled texts in primary reading instruction. Among the highlights of this new section are ideas for how to organize your classroom library and a list of great books to use alongside leveled text in supporting new readers. Packed with examples of classroom instruction, sample mini-lessons, strategies for small-group instruction, assessment techniques, and student work, this new edition expands what was once a great little book that filled a gap for teachers in intermediate grades into an essential resource for independent reading instruction from grades K-5.
Mona Awad’s Bunny meets Stranger Things when a summer storm sweeps through a sleepy town, unleashing a monstrous power that threatens to bend reality, from the Bram Stoker award winning author of Queen of Teeth. Three years after running away from home, Olivia is stuck with a dead-end job in nowhere town Chapel Hill, Pennsylvania. At least she has her best friend, Sunflower. Olivia figures she’ll die in Chapel Hill, if not from boredom, then the summer night storm which crashes into town with a mind-bending monster in tow. If Olivia’s going to escape Chapel Hill and someday reconcile with her parents, she’ll need to dodge residents enslaved by the storm’s otherworldly powers and find Sunflower. But as the night strains friendships and reality itself, Olivia suspects the storm, and its monster, may have its eyes on Sunflower and everything she loves. Including Olivia.
Many events have evolved over centuries, drawing on local customs and conditions. However, as the world becomes increasingly globalised, traditional events and the identities they support are increasingly being challenged and rituals may be lost. Reacting against this trend towards homogeneity, communities strive to preserve and even recreate their traditional events, which may require rituals to be resurrected or reinvented for a new audience. The aim of this book is to explore the role of traditional events and rituals in the modern world. The 16 chapters cover a range of case studies of the performance of ritual through events, including their historical antecedents and development over time, as well as their role in society, link with identities both seemingly fixed and fluid and their continued relevance. The cases examined are not museum pieces, but rather vibrant festivals and events that continue to persist. Drawing on the power of history and cultural tradition, they are manifestations of heritage, existing in three temporalities: celebrating the past, occurring in the present and aiming to continue into and influence the future. Iconic events including Chinese New Year, Hogmanay and the New Orleans Mardi Gras are examined and examples are drawn from a diverse range of countries such as South Korea, China, Laos, the United States, Scotland, Italy, India and Haiti. This volume provides a deep understanding upon the role of tradition and ritual within events, from a global perspective and will be valuable reading for students, researchers and academics interested in events, heritage and culture.
*The USA Today Bestseller* Raise one last glass with the Quinn Family at the Winter Street Inn. It's been too long since the entire Quinn family has been able to celebrate the holidays under the same roof, but that's about to change. With Bart back safe and sound from Afghanistan, the Quinns are preparing for a holiday more joyous than any they've experienced in years. And Bart's safe return isn't the family's only good news: Kevin is enjoying married life with Isabelle; Patrick is getting back on his feet after paying his debt to society; Ava thinks she's finally found the love of her life; and Kelly is thrilled to see his family reunited at last. But it just wouldn't be a Quinn family gathering if things went smoothly. A celebration of everything we love--and some of the things we endure--about the holidays, WINTER SOLSTICE is Elin Hilderbrand at her festive best. Follow the Quinn family through the entire Winter Street Series: Winter Street Winter Stroll Winter Storms Winter Solstice
Book 1 of the Turner Series. Anna Thorton was not one for romance novels but she thought she'd give "Cherished Treasure" a try. After all, the leading lady's last name was Thorton as well. Anna finds her friend Kathy was right, you could get lost in a book and make up your own fantasy life when real life sucked. Little did Anna know that her secret crush, Joseph, would find her book and learn her fantasy secret. But Joseph was just the man to show Anna she was rose worthy in real life. This romantic comedy takes you not only into the main character's life, but into the book she is reading as well and how that book played an important role in her life.
Who says small town life can’t be exciting? Valerie couldn’t help falling in love with Alec. The two of them couldn’t be happier to be getting married, but as it becomes clear the wedding plans aren’t quite coming together, Valerie begins to panic that she might not get that summer wedding she was hoping for after all. Will her faith give her the strength to make her dreams come true? Olivia is longing for Memphis to propose, but months continue to pass, and he still hasn’t popped the question. Does her cowboy intend to make her his wife, or is Olivia mistaken? Erin is thrilled that Luke is moving to Charles Town, and she gets to move back to her hometown. A surprise while they’re house hunting makes her think he’s ready to move forward with their relationship. Melody, Reid, and Michael are a happy family, content with their peaceful lives in Charles Town. When Melody gets some news that will change all of that forever, she puts her faith in God’s capable hands, knowing He will see her through. Catch up with all of the ladies of Charles Town in this sweet, Christian romance based on The Heartwarming Holidays Sweet Romance series. You don’t have to have read that series to enjoy this book, but reading From This Moment: Charles Town Brides Book One is suggested.
Estranged husband and wife Jesse Gordon, a Christian songwriter, and Elena Breen, a beautiful singer, are reunited after Elena damages her voice and tries to commit suicide and Jesse rebuilds her faith in their marriage and in God.
He had everything he could want…but her Even winning Country Music Artist of the Year can't help Sawyer Landry shake his guilt over leaving Rory Callahan behind. All the fame, fortune and fans he's earned haven't relieved his regret over the way he ditched her. But all that's about to change. Because Sawyer has finally realized that everything is empty without Rory. And he's returning to Findlay Roads to win her back. Hopefully. But Sawyer has no idea how hard it'll be. Rory's not going to welcome him with open arms. And he's about to discover a family secret that could ruin everything…
