My Favorite Things - Animals

My Favorite Things - Animals

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-05-17

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 0744068703

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Let your child's imagination run wild in this very busy, search-and-find ebook-follow fun characters, spot and count animals in different habitats around the world, and have an exciting, I-spy adventure! From a noisy farmyard and an action-included African safari, to icy Arctic waters and a colorful coral reef, little ones build their vocabulary by visiting incredible habitats, searching through the busy scenes, then pointing to and naming all sorts of incredible animals and interesting objects. They join Ms. Munn and her class of excitable school children as they take a trip around the world meeting incredible animals with their clumsy tour guide, Ted. There's sporty Sophie who can't sit still, twins Zara and Zane who are the class pranksters, and Frankie who is frightened of... well, every animal he meets! Little ones count mischievous monkeys, fabulous fish, jazzy zebras, and more. Plus there's spectacular scenery to admire, favorite toys to find, and Tilly the class teddy bear is hiding somewhere in each scene! A perfect interactive ebook to share with pre-reading toddlers or older children just beginning to read, every scene has "Can you spot?" questions, things to find that are certain colors or patterns, and open-ended prompts to encourage observation, exploration, and conversation. And at the end of the book, little ones can play a fun "Look back and find..." game. With so many favorite things to talk about, and characters to follow from page to page, children can use their imaginations to tell their own story while learning lots of animals along the way. Perhaps they will continue the story even after they have finished the book!


Art Starts in the Heart

Art Starts in the Heart

Author: Erin McManness

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 163322810X

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Learn to draw using simple line art to create your own inspired, meaningful illustrations! Following an introduction to basic tools and materials, including pencils, pens, inks, watercolor, and markers, artists will discover helpful tips and techniques for drawing, layout and composition, hand lettering, and working with color. Easy step-by-step projects help you create your own personalized artwork and illustrations, from floral and nature motifs to portraits, scenes, and favorite things. The final section of the book offers creative prompts to spark your imagination, illustrated frames for personal art expression, and a guide for creating a vision board to illustrate a manifestation of goals and dreams. With relatable and captivating prompts to inspire you on your artistic journey, plus an abundance of drawing tips, techniques, and tutorials, Art Starts in the Heart is your ideal resource for learning to create expressive, purposeful artwork inspired by your goals, dreams, and the most important moments in your life. Packed with engaging instruction, tips, and beautiful step-by-step artwork, the Art Starts series presents approachable and heartwarming guides to line drawing designed to both inspire and teach beginning artists how to create meaningful artwork using simple lines and mindful prompts.


Colorways: Acrylic Animals

Colorways: Acrylic Animals

Author: Megan Wells

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1633226158

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Colorways: Acrylic Animals teaches artists of all skill levels how to paint vibrant, colorful renditions of animals from around the globe. Grab your paints, canvas, and imagination because it's time to paint pointillistic pandas, tetradic llamas, vibrant flamingos, and complementary cows...and that's just the beginning! Each step-by-step project in Colorways: Acrylic Animals shows you not only how to capture an animal’s likeness, but also how touse color to create magical, other-worldly, and whimsical paintings. You'll also learn how to use acrylic paint to add texture and fanciful flourishes, like florals and collage, to your glorious animal subjects. The Colorways series from Walter Foster teaches artists of all skill levels how to create innovative, inspired artwork that's full of color and imagination. Focusing on creating expressive pieces over realistic scenes, Colorways shows artists how to break the "rules" of color and let their imaginations and artwork soar to new heights. In the Colorways series, flamingos are green, giraffes boast multicolored spots, and raccoons feature blue undertones. For more fun books in the Colorways series, check out Watercolor Flowers and Watercolor Animals.


Find My Favorite Things

Find My Favorite Things

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 0744044987

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Let your child's imagination run wild in this wonderfully busy, search-and-find board book - follow fun characters, spot and count things, and have an entertaining, I-spy adventure! From an exciting town to a sunny beach, a beautiful park to a colorful toyshop, little ones visit their best-loved places, search through the busy scenes, then point to and name all sorts of delightful things, building their vocabulary. They follow entertaining characters like the little girl and her mum buying things for a birthday party, the young boy out and about with his grandparents, and playful Patch, the mischievous pup. They count scampering squirrels, fluttery butterflies, flying birds, and more. Plus there are favorite toys and fabulous treats to find, and a cool cat is hiding somewhere in each scene! A perfect interactive book to share with pre-reading toddlers or older children just beginning to read, every scene has "Can you spot?" questions, things to find that are certain colors or patterns, and open-ended prompts to encourage observation, exploration, and conversation. And at the end of the book, little ones can play a fun "Look back and find..." game. With so many favorite things to talk about, and characters to follow from page to page, children can use their imaginations to tell their own story. Perhaps they will continue the story even after they have finished the book!


Story Time Success

Story Time Success

Author: Katie Fitzgerald

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-06-23

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1442263881

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Story time is a popular activity in public libraries. Unfortunately, many librarians (and not just children’s librarians) are thrust into the role of providing this service have not taken a course or had the necessary experience of performing story times. Story times are so popular that they are now offered to children of many ages, not just to preschoolers. This book will help librarians who have never done story time to learn to promote, plan, and perform story times, and will be useful to experienced librarians to build on their story time repertoires. Because story times are essential components of library service to children and in such demand, in many libraries, even librarians who have never done story time before are being asked to step into that role. Story Time Success: A Practical Guide for Librarians is comprehensive handbook which can help any librarian learn to promote, plan, and perform story times even with no prior training or experience. Key elements include: Customizable planning templates Hints for choosing appropriate books and other materials Suggestions for overcoming performance anxiety Troubleshooting for common story time problems and pitfalls Evaluation rubrics for performers and supervisors Veterans and beginners alike will find many useful pointers for establishing and improving their story time skills and repertoires.


Find My Favorite Things Farm

Find My Favorite Things Farm

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2023-04-04

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 0744086302

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A seek-and-find board book for young learners, packed with entertaining characters to follow and fun farmyard things to spot Let your child’s imagination run wild in this busy, search-and-find board book! Follow fun characters, spot and count different farmyard animals, and have an exciting i-spy adventure! From an adorable petting area and a muddy farmyard walk, to a beautiful orchard and a busy farm store, little ones will build their vocabulary by visiting this fun farm. They can search through the engaging scenes, and then point to and identify a variety of different farmyard animals, objects, and vehicles. They follow entertaining characters, including the mischievous school children and their teacher, the phone-obsessed teenager visiting her grandmother, and the hard-working farmer and her helpful sheepdog. A perfect interactive book to share with pre-reading toddlers or older children who are just beginning to read, every scene has “Can you spot?” questions, farm-related things to find, and prompts to encourage observation, exploration, and conversation. Children will count playful piglets, colorful tractors, diving ducks, and much more. Plus, there are delightful rural scenes to admire, and the cutest mouse hiding somewhere on each spread! With so many favorite farm things to talk about, and characters to follow from page to page, children can use their imaginations to tell their own stories while learning important farm words along the way. Perhaps they will even continue the story after they have finished the book!


Summer Bridge Activities¨, Grades 2 - 3

Summer Bridge Activities¨, Grades 2 - 3

Author: Summer Bridge Activities

Publisher: Rainbow Bridge Publishing

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1609961870

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Designed specifically for preparing Canadian second-grade students for the new year ahead. Reviewed by Canadian teachers and students, this workbook features daily activities in reading, writing, math, and language arts plus a bonus section focusing on character development and healthy lifestyles. The exercises are easy to understand and are presented in a way that allows your child to review familiar skills and then be progressively challenged on more difficult subjects. Give your children the head start they deserve with this fun, easy-to-use, award-winning series, and make learning a yearlong adventure! 160 full-colour perforated pages and an answer key.


Find My Favorite Things Dinosaurs

Find My Favorite Things Dinosaurs

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-02-13

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 059384131X

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Take an imaginative I-spy journey! Travel back to ancient dinosaur worlds, spot and count things in busy scenes, and search for fun characters on every page. Young learners will love joining a class of children on a dinosaur adventure in this seek-and-find board book. The adventure starts in a museum, where there are incredible exhibits to spot, including a huge Titanosaur skeleton, a model of a dinosaur nest, and a giant Therizinosaurus claw. Then a magic door whisks the children back in time, and they find themselves in Jurassic and Cretaceous worlds. Here young readers find favorite dinosaurs such as plated Stegosaurus and mighty Neovenator, and they search for things in the scenes, including prehistoric insects, a pterosaur, hatching dinosaurs, and dinosaur poo! Young readers can also spot Purple Rabbit, who is hiding in every scene, as well as the schoolchildren, who each have entertaining characteristics. For instance, Ali loves to paint pictures of the creatures, and Luna likes climbing the prehistoric plants! With so many things to point to, name, and talk about, as well as pronunciation guides for the dinosaur names, this is the perfect interactive book to share with pre-readers or beginner readers. Children can follow the characters from page to page and use their imaginations to tell their own stories.


Solitary Witch

Solitary Witch

Author: Silver RavenWolf

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2011-12-08

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 0738717622

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The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation This book has everything a teen Witch could want and need between two covers: a magickal cookbook, encyclopedia, dictionary, and grimoire. It relates specifically to today's young adults and their concerns, yet is grounded in the magickal work of centuries past. Information is arranged alphabetically and divided into five distinct categories: (1) Shadows of Religion and Mystery, (2) Shadows of Objects, (3) Shadows of Expertise and Proficiency, (4) Shadows of Magick and Enchantment, and (5) Shadows of Daily Life. It is organized so readers can skip over the parts they already know, or read each section in alphabetical order. Features By the author of the best-selling Teen Witch and mother of four teen Witches A jam-packed learning and resource guide for serious young Witches All categories are discussed in modern terms and their associated historical roots Includes endnotes and footnotes that cite sources or add clarification A training companion to Teen Witch and To Ride a Silver Broomstick