Princess Penelope's Shining Nightlight is a delightful and heartwarming story that follows a young princess on her journey to overcome her fear of the dark. Penelope's loving parents, Queen Matilda and King Arthur, introduce her to a magical nightlight with the help of Dr Bright, a renowned child psychologist. Through humor, touching moments, and vivid descriptions, Penelope discovers the power of courage and imagination. By tickling the shadowy monsters of her imagination and embracing her dreams, Penelope learns to overcome her fears and discover her inner light. Suitable for children aged 4-8, this enchanting story encourages courage, family involvement, and the power of change in the face of fear. "Princess Penelope's Shining Nightlight" is an enchanting book that inspires young readers to embrace their uniqueness and find the courage to follow their dreams.
This volume focuses on the reception of antiquity in the performing and visual arts from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. It explores the tensions and relations of gender, sexuality, eroticism and power in reception. Such universal themes dictated plots and characters of myth and drama, but also served to portray historical figures, events and places from Classical history. Their changing reception and reinterpretation across time has created stereotypes, models of virtue or immoral conduct, that blend the original features from the ancient world with a diverse range of visual and performing arts of the modern era.The volume deconstructs these traditions and shows how arts of different periods interlink to form and transmit these images to modern audiences and viewers. Drawing on contributions from across Europe and the United States, a trademark of the book is the inclusive treatment of all the arts beyond the traditional limits of academic disciplines.
In this rhyming story, a young girl named Penelope struggles with embracing the things that make her different from other girls, until a special experience helps her appreciate the unique gifts and talents that make her one of a kind.
In a world where the beauty of nature intertwines with the complexities of human emotions, a tale of enchantment and self-discovery unfolds. Welcome to 'The Language of Flowers,' a captivating story that weaves together the magic of botany, the allure of blossoms, and the transformative power of connection. Meet Penelope, a gifted botanist whose green thumbs seem to hold an extraordinary gift, a rare ability to communicate with plants. With an innate understanding of the language of flowers, she finds comfort and wonder in the company of nature's most delicate creations. Her passion for blooms runs deep, nurturing her heart as she nurtures the very essence of life itself. But life is about to unveil a surprising turn for Penelope. When her beloved aunt, a celebrated florist, passes away, Penelope inherits a struggling flower shop, the very heart of her aunt's legacy. Embracing this unexpected responsibility, Penelope sets forth on a journey that will challenge her, heal her, and bring her face to face with the unknown. Enter Tristan, a man of sharp intellect and an ambitious landscape architect. Known for his cold demeanor, Tristan sees the flower shop as a mere business venture at first. Yet fate has different plans, and he finds himself entangled in Penelope's world when he proposes an unexpected partnership to rescue the struggling shop. As Penelope and Tristan join forces, their contrasting personalities and approaches clash, giving rise to both tension and opportunity. In the delicate petals of flowers, they discover a language that goes beyond words, one that holds the key to unlocking not only the shop's potential but also the mysteries of their own hearts. 'The Language of Flowers' takes us on an emotional journey of growth, resilience, and understanding. As they breathe life back into the fading shop, Penelope and Tristan begin to unravel the hidden truths within themselves, buried beneath the veneer of their pasts. The language of flowers becomes their guide, revealing the power of intention, the beauty of vulnerability, and the significance of every fleeting moment. Join us as we traverse the captivating landscapes of botany and emotions, where the beauty of blooms serves as a reminder that life's most precious moments often bloom in the unlikeliest of places. In this tale of two souls entwined by fate, let 'The Language of Flowers' speak to your heart, offering a gentle reminder that love, healing, and happiness can blossom in the most unexpected ways.
Penelope Rose is peculiar. But that's never bothered her. Not one bit. Worried parents or teasing friends, Penelope Rose doesn't let anything get her down. She just keeps right on going. And she uses what makes her different to be daring-rising up to be what only she can be-a beautiful, one-of-a-kind flying pig.
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Bully, Until You, Rival, and Falling Away comes the sizzling conclusion to the Fall Away series. The tables have turned. Now I have the power—and it’s his turn to beg… Everyone wants to be me. Maybe it’s the sway of my skirt or the way I flip my hair, but I don’t care. Even though their attention is the last thing I crave, I just can’t stop. I dominate the track, the speed rattles my bones, and the wind and the crowd screams my name. I’m her. The girl driver. The queen of the race. And I’m surviving—something he thought I’d never do. They all talk about him. Did you see Jared Trent on T.V? What did you think of his last race, Tate? When is he coming back to town, Tate? But I refuse to care too much. Because when Jared does come home, I won’t be here. Tatum Brandt is gone. I’m someone new.
A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
From a pioneer in the field of interspecies communication for more than forty years, Penelope Smith’s Animals in Spirit teaches you how to release the feelings of loss and separation that follow the death of a beloved pet and instead stay connected to your pet before, during, and after they cross over the rainbow bridge. Losing an animal companion can be a painful experience, yet by examining their transition from a spiritual perspective, Animals in Spirit explores the process of dying from the viewpoints of both pets and their people. Learn how animals choose their paths in each life and the knowledge they leave behind for their human families. As animals make their way from the physical into the spiritual realm, Animals in Spirit can strengthen the union with our beloved friends by teaching us to accept and understand the full experience of the cycle of life. Our dear pets and companions may be gone from this world, but there is comfort to be had in the knowledge that we can still commune with them and that this is not really goodbye. With true stories, insights from animals and their human friends, as well as meditations to ease the mourning process or help you to communicate with animals in the spirit realm, Animals in Spirit will help heal the feelings of grief and separation by connecting you to your faithful companion in spirit.
