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Sing With Me, Lucy McGee (Lucy McGee #2)
by Mary AmatoWhen a talent show brings out cutthroat tendencies in her classmates, aspiring singer, songwriter, and ukulele player Lucy has to fight for what's fair and avoid falling for mean girl Scarlett's ploys yet again in the second book in the generously illustrated Lucy McGee series.Feisty and gullible, Lucy McGee has a lot to learn, but she has a blast doing it in this fun-filled chapter book with over 100 illustrations. Lucy and Philip are fuming when they find out that Scarlet is trying to exclude them from the songwriting club's ukulele and singing act at the talent show. Soon Lucy is in the doghouse again after her plan to get back at Scarlet backfires. So, Lucy calls a truce, but Scarlet only pretends to stop her antics. She locks Lucy and her friends in a janitor's closet during the show. It's up to Lucy to help the club members escape yet keep her own integrity. Characters dance across the pages in this heavily illustrated book. Backmatter includes lyrics to songs written by the kids of the songwriting group and ukulele chords to encourage readers to play along and improvise.
Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
by Diana LópezAn exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music.From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music. Sing with Me follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front-lining her family's band at rodeos and quinceañeras to performing in front of tens of thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Young readers will be empowered by Selena's dedication--learning Spanish as a teenager, designing her own clothes, and traveling around the country with her family--sharing her pride in her Mexican-American roots and her love of music and fashion with the world.
Singapore Children's Favorite Stories
by Diane Taylor L. K. Tay-AudouardThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary and oral culture.<P><P>Singapore Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories that provide an insight into the traditional culture and history of Singapore. Retold by Diane Taylor for an international audience, the whimsical watercolor illustrations by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard offer insight into Singapore's multicultural past and present, as well as its colonial roots. The famous story of the tiger under the billiard table at the Raffles Hotel is retold, as is the myth of how the name "Singapore" (Lion City) came about. Magical princesses, mermaids, tigers, pirates and buffalos compete for every child's attention.Singapore Children's Stories include: Queen of the Forest Vanished! The Pirates of Riau The Magical Princess The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Korean Children's Favorite Stories.
Singen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Pamelia S. PhillipsBegeistern Sie Ihr Publikum mit Ihrer Stimmgewalt! Egal, ob Sie bislang nur unter der Dusche gesungen haben oder bereits Ihren großen Auftritt planen: Richtiges Singen will trainiert werden. Pamelia S. Phillips vermittelt Ihnen in diesem Buch das nötige Handwerkszeug dafür. Anschaulich und mit vielen Beispielen erläutert sie, welche Haltung Sie einnehmen sollten, wie Sie beim Singen richtig atmen und wie Sie Ihren Stimmumfang erweitern. Zahlreiche Gesangsbeispiele stehen außerdem im MP3-Format zum Download zur Verfügung. So verbessern Sie Stück für Stück Ihre Technik und sind bald bereit für die große Bühne. Sie erfahren Wie Sie Brust-, Mittel- und Kopfstimme richtig einsetzen Wie Sie den richtigen Gesangslehrer finden Wie Sie den perfekten Song für Ihren Auftritt auswählen Wie Sie Ihr Lampenfieber in den Griff bekommen
Singer in the Snow
by Louise MarleyOn the ice planet of Nevya, people rely on Cantors and Cantrixes, men and women with the ability to channel psi energy through music, creating heat and light. Mreen is possibly the most talented Cantrix on Nevya-but she is unable to make a sound. She is accompanied to her first posting by a younger Singer, Emle, who must come to terms with her own flawed Gift. When the two young women find out about Gwin, a young girl whose abusive stepfather wants to exploit her psi-Gift talents, they find that in reaching out to her, they can also help themselves.
Singer of All Songs (Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy, Book #1)
by Kate ConstableSet in an utterly original world where enchantment is worked by singing, "The Singer of All Songs" is the first title in a new fantasy trilogy.
Singhasan Battisi
by Gopal SharmaSinghasan Battisi is collection of such stories, which sometimes do not old to read. These tales are interwoven so that one by one to read once after starting in the middle does not feel like leaving. What young adults-both these attributes, the new and old generations alike are read with great relish. They teach us that someone is desperate to have office proceeds, it is to face questions .The book's message is entitled to become king, whose personality traits are all human.
The Singing: The Fourth Book Of Pellinor
by Alison CroggonThe climactic volume of the epic quartet follows Merad and Hem, the Bards of Edil-Amarandh, on a vital quest to merge their powers against a nameless evil. Can brother and sister find each other before all is lost?
The Singing Bowls
by Jamila GavinRonnie, 16, goes to India in search of his father, taking the only legacy his father left- two sacred "singing bowls". Befriended by a street child and a junkie, Ronnie discovers the power of the singing bowls for good and evil, and finds more about himself and the rich tapestry that is India.
The Singing Cupboard
by Dana FarallaGreat-aunt Gerda came from Denmark for a visit, with a very old cupboard. She brought it to the children as a gift.
Singing for Mrs. Pettigrew: Stories and Essays from a Writing Life
by Michael MorpurgoEvery writer's way to becoming a writer is unique, I am sure, though perhaps we all have much more in common than we believe. My way will not be the only way, but it is my way, and I hope it might be interesting and maybe even useful and encouraging to tell the story of how I became the writer I am.
Singing Hands
by Delia Ray<P>As one of three hearing daughters of deaf parents, 12-year-old Gussie Davis is expected to be a proper representative of Saint Jude's Church for the Deaf in Birmingham, Alabama, which is run by her father. So when Gussie starts to hum through signed services in the summer of 1948, Reverend Davis assumes she merely wants to sing out loud and sends her to a regular church downtown. But Gussie's behavior worsens, and she is not allowed to go on a much-anticipated trip; instead, she must help her father at the Alabama School for the Deaf. <P>Rebelling against the strict rules of the school, Gussie finally confronts the difficulties and prejudices encountered by the deaf community, all while still trying to find her own identity in the worlds of both the hearing and the deaf. <P>Drawing on firsthand accounts of her mother's own childhood with deaf parents, Delia Ray provides an inside look at the South in the 1940s. Lively humor, unforgettable characters, and meticulous research combine to make this a standout novel that offers keen insight into what it means to be hearing in a deaf world.
Singing in Seattle (Aly & AJ's Rock 'n' Rolly Mystery #3)
by Tracey West Katherine NollAly and AJ are off to Seattle to judge a songwriting competition. The winner will have the song performed by Aly and AJ at their concert. <P><P>They hear some good songs and some bad songs, but things really hit a sour note when a contestant's notebook filled with song lyrics is stolen. Will Aly and AJ be able to crack the case?
The Singing Mountain
by Sonia LevitinWhen sixteen-year-old Carlie learns that her older cousin Mitch is staying in Israel to study at an Orthodox yeshiva, she is upset and angry. Since she was orphaned years ago, Carlie and Mitch have lived together like brother and sister. Now she wonders, is there more to the relationship, and is it wrong to care so deeply? In Israel Mitch finds fulfillment in studying the Torah, in his work as an artist, and in his new relationship with an Israeli girl. In California, Carlie, her aunt Vivian and uncle Harry grow increasingly alarmed at Mitch's defection. They fear he has been brainwashed. Aunt Vivian decides to take Carlie to Israel to lure Mitch back home. Once there, Carlie is awakened by Mitch's new spirituality. After surviving a traumatic incident she realizes that she has a strength of her own. Finally, Carlie holds the key to the changing paths that each of them will take. Told in alternating points of view, this dramatic novel contrasts two cultures and compels readers to think about the role of religion in their own lives.
The Singing Princess (Rigby Leveled Library, Level L #35)
by Judy Waite Nick SchonNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Singing Princess
by Judy Waite Nick SchonGenre: Traditional story Learning Objectives: Language Comprehension Strand 7: Explore how particular words are used, including words and expressions with similar meanings. Writing Opportunities Strand 9: Sustain form in narrative, including use of person and time (e. g. writing about story characters).
Singing Sam (Step into Reading)
by Clyde Robert BullaTired of caring for his new dog, a spoiled boy gives him to a young girl who discovers that the dog can sing.
Singing Sensation (Geronimo Stilton #39)
by Geronimo StiltonAfter being enrolled in the New Mouse City Song Festival, Geronimo Stilton''s song, "Welcome to New Mouse City," goes to the top of the charts. Geronimo''s a star, but very few CDs are sold after the festival, and no one can figure out why. Will Geronimo and his detective friend, Hercule Poirat, be able to solve the mystery?
Singing Sensation: Singing Sensation (Geronimo Stilton #39)
by Geronimo StiltonEnter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.<P><p> After being enrolled in the Song Festival, Geronimo Stilton's song, "Welcome to New Mouse City," goes to the top of the charts and makes Geronimo a star, but very few CDs are sold after the festival. Will Geronimo and his detective friend, Hercule Poirat, be able to solve the mystery?<P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Singing Sisters: A Story of Humility (The Seven Teachings Stories #2)
by Katherena VermetteMa&’iingan loves to sing and her family loves to hear her beautiful voice. Her little sister wants to sing just like Ma&’iingan, but Ma&’iingan doesn&’t want her to. As rivalry erupts between the siblings, can Ma&’iingan find the humility to share her talent with her sister?In this relatable story, a young Anishinaabe girl learns to put aside her pride and sibling rivalry to share her love of singing with her sister. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
Singing Sisters: A Story of Humility (The Seven Teachings Stories #2)
by Katherena VermetteMa&’iingan loves to sing and her family loves to hear her beautiful voice. Her little sister wants to sing just like Ma&’iingan, but Ma&’iingan doesn&’t want her to. As rivalry erupts between the siblings, can Ma&’iingan find the humility to share her talent with her sister?In this relatable story, a young Anishinaabe girl learns to put aside her pride and sibling rivalry to share her love of singing with her sister. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
The Singing Stone
by O. R. MellingWhen Kay Warwick is drawn back in time to ancient Ireland, she sets out to search for four treasures of power: the Spear, the Sword, the Cauldron, and the Stone of Destiny.
Singing Superstar (Sofia Martinez Ser.)
by Jacqueline Jules Kim SmithSofia's family does not want to hear her singing anymore, so she must find the appropriate place to use her new superstar-sing box machine.
The Singing Suspects (Nancy Drew Notebooks #67)
by Jan Naimo Jones Michael Frost Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends can't wait to enter the singing contest being held in the park--they'll call themselves the Spy Girlz! They decide to wear their coolest clothes, and Riley has even let them borrow a pair of sunglasses that once belonged to teen idol Eric Stanley! But when the glasses go missing, Nancy worries that the Spy Girlz are ruined before they even perform!