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Origami Activities
by Michael G. LafosseFold classic origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this easy origami book.Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great crafts activity--it's an exciting way to expand the imagination. Children will have hours of fun with this beginner origami paper craft book. Renowned origami artist and author Michael LaFosse designed Origami Actives to introduce them to the exciting world of paper folding. What makes this origami origami book original is that each paper project explores a distinct aspect of East Asian culture and includes an explanation of the cultural context for each project. The designs are very simple and are great for beginning origami folders. They can be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.This origami book contains:64 page, full-color origami book Easy, step-by-step instructions Origami techniques and folding tips 15 fun and easy designs Cultural background and explanations of projects Once you've folded your own origami, you can use them to create one-of-a-kind origami scenes.Origami projects include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And many more...
Origami Activities
by Michael G. LafosseChildren will have hours of fun with the 15 projects in this beginner origami book, designed to introduce them to the exciting world of paper-folding. A crane, a bat, and a lotus-topped gift box are just a few of the simple projects for first-time paper folders. The book includes an introduction to origami that explores its history, the kinds of paper used, preparation, and basic folding techniques. Each of the projects explores a different aspect of Asian culture. Origami is a wonderful way to stimulate a child's imagination and their interest in Asian art.Paper not included.
Origami Activities
by Michael G. LafosseChildren will have hours of fun with the 15 projects in this beginner origami book, designed to introduce them to the exciting world of paper-folding. A crane, a bat, and a lotus-topped gift box are just a few of the simple projects for first-time paper folders. The book includes an introduction to origami that explores its history, the kinds of paper used, preparation, and basic folding techniques. Each of the projects explores a different aspect of Asian culture. Origami is a wonderful way to stimulate a child's imagination and their interest in Asian art.Paper not included.
Origami Activities
by Michael G. LafosseFold classic origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this easy origami book.Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great crafts activity--it's an exciting way to expand the imagination. Children will have hours of fun with this beginner origami paper craft book. Renowned origami artist and author Michael LaFosse designed Origami Actives to introduce them to the exciting world of paper folding. What makes this origami origami book original is that each paper project explores a distinct aspect of East Asian culture and includes an explanation of the cultural context for each project. The designs are very simple and are great for beginning origami folders. They can be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.This origami book contains:64 page, full-color origami book Easy, step-by-step instructions Origami techniques and folding tips 15 fun and easy designs Cultural background and explanations of projects Once you've folded your own origami, you can use them to create one-of-a-kind origami scenes.Origami projects include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And many more...
Origami Activities
by Michael G. LafosseFold classic origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this easy origami book.Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great crafts activity--it's an exciting way to expand the imagination. Children will have hours of fun with this beginner origami paper craft book. Renowned origami artist and author Michael LaFosse designed Origami Actives to introduce them to the exciting world of paper folding. What makes this origami origami book original is that each paper project explores a distinct aspect of East Asian culture and includes an explanation of the cultural context for each project. The designs are very simple and are great for beginning origami folders. They can be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.This origami book contains:64 page, full-color origami book Easy, step-by-step instructions Origami techniques and folding tips 15 fun and easy designs Cultural background and explanations of projects Once you've folded your own origami, you can use them to create one-of-a-kind origami scenes.Origami projects include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And many more...
Origami Animals
by Michael G. LafosseKids love animals and in this book they will learn how to make origami butterflies, bats, cats, and even a mother and baby duck in a project that celebrates springtime. Fascinating facts about each animal complement the origami projects, making this a book that celebrates both art and science.
Origami Animals
by Michael G. LafosseMake colorful and fun origami animals with this easy origami ebook. Fogs, butterflies, seals and dogs are just a few of the gorgeous origami animals you can create with this paper craft origami ebook. From world renowned origami artist, Michael LaFosse, comes this essential collection of animal paper craft projects. Perfect for folders of all skill level, Origami Animals is the affordable easy-to-follow solution for everything needed to get started on traditional animal origami designs as well as new twists on old favorites. This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of animals from around the world. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home-or as a wonderful gift for animal lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami kit contains: Full-colored 64-page booklet Clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions 45 fun origami projects Origami Animals provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal zoo in no time! Origami animal projects include: Cobra Elephant Head Jumping Frog Horeshoe Crab Dinosaur Husky Pup Crane And many more...
Origami Animals
by Michael G. LafosseMake colorful and fun origami animals with this easy origami ebook.Fogs, butterflies, seals and dogs are just a few of the gorgeous origami animals you can create with this paper craft origami ebook. From world renowned origami artist, Michael LaFosse, comes this essential collection of animal paper craft projects. Perfect for folders of all skill level, Origami Animals is the affordable easy-to-follow solution for everything needed to get started on traditional animal origami designs as well as new twists on old favorites. This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of animals from around the world. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home-or as a wonderful gift for animal lovers.All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.The origami kit contains: Full-colored 64-page booklet Clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions 45 fun origami projectsOrigami Animals provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal zoo in no time!Origami animal projects include: Cobra Elephant Head Jumping Frog Horeshoe Crab Dinosaur Husky Pup Crane And many more...
Samurai Awakening
by Ben MartinDavid Matthews is having a rough time. Being a teenager is bad enough, but when he picks up and moves to Japan for a year, with barely any knowledge of the language and none of the social behaviors of Japanese teenagers, things go from bad to worse.Until one day, David attends a temple ceremony and finds himself possessed by a Japanese god.Suddenly, he can understand and speak Japanese. He has unbelievable new powers, including the ability to shift into a tiger, and a powerful sword he can materialize at will from its sheath-his body. But nothing comes for free, and these changes bring David face-to-face with the most terrifying creatures of Japanese legend-vengeful okami, demonic oni and terrifying ghostly yurei.Trained by his host family, famous sword-makers and the keepers of an ancient secret entrusted to their family by the first Emperor of Japan, David must fight desperately to save his host sister from a hoard of Japanese monsters. Evil has returned to Japan, and David must overcome his own insecurities if he is to save her and become a True Samurai-the protector of Japan.
Strawberry Girl: A Newbery Award Winner
by Lois LenskiThe Newbery Medal–winning childhood classic of life on a Florida farm—part of the Regional series from the author of the Mr. Small picture books. Birdie and her family are trying to build a farm in Florida. But it&’s not easy with the heat, droughts, and cold snaps—and neighbors that don&’t believe in fences. But Birdie won&’t give up on her dream of strawberries, and her family won&’t let those Slaters drive them from their home! This Newberry Medal–winning novel presents a realistic picture of life on the Florida frontier. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s estate.
Stuart Little (ilustrado por Garth Williams)
by White, E.B.Descubre el divertido clásico que inspiró la famosa película. Una historia entrañable con preciosas ilustraciones para disfrutar en familia. Ser un ratón en una familia de humanos puede ser complicado, sobre todo cuando vives en Nueva York... ¡Pero Stuart Little hace que parezca fácil! Es tan pequeñito que puede colarse por el desagüe para recuperar el anillo perdido de su madre o mover las teclas desde dentro del piano mientras su hermano George toca una canción. Cuando su mejor amiga, una pajarita llamada Margalo, desaparece del nido, Stuart abandona por primera vez su hogar para buscarla. En su aventura, se encontrará con nuevos y antiguos amigos, además de algún que otro peligro. Los lectores dicen...«Mis padres me leyeron este libro cuando estaba en prescolar y me quede fascinada con las aventuras de Stuart, que me resultaron aun mas interesantes cuando cuando lei el libro por mi misma(...)».Reseña de Sarah publicada en Common Sense Media «Excelente. Como tienen que ser los libros infantiles. Hay mucho que aprender de este heroe atipico. Pura magia, pura diversion y puras aventuras. Hay una escena en la que Stuart da clase a un aula llena de alumnos; es un toque genial, oro puro. El final es impredecible y me gusto mucho. Ninguna adaptacion cinematografica estara a la altura de este libro».Reseña de Asgar Abbas publicada en Goodreads
Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories
by Phuoc Thi Tran Dong Nguyen Hop Thi NguyenThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Vietnamese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture.Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories, is a charming collection of fifteen tales as told by prominent storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc. In it, Tran--Minnesota's first Vietnamese librarian and an active member of the Vietnamese-American community--recounts cherished folktales such as "The Story of Tam and Cam" (the Vietnamese version of Cinderella), "The Jade Rabbit," and "The Legend of the Mai Flower." With beautiful illustrations by veteran artists Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong, children and adults alike will be enchanted by Tran's English retellings. Stories in which integrity, hard work and a kind heart triumph over deception, laziness, and greed--as gods, peasants, kings and fools spring to life in legends of bravery and beauty, and fables about nature.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. Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories will keep Vietnam's folktales alive for them and the legions of young readers who enjoy multicultural children's books and stories set in faraway lands.
The Wind Boy
by Ethel Cook EliotWhen Nan, the strange girl from the purple mountains, answers an advertisement for a "general housework girl," worlds of fantasy, caring, and contentment are opened for a refugee family. Ethel Cook's novel of children Kay and Gentian, who learn to escape from the harsh realities of their life with the assistance of the Wind Boy, has intrigued readers for many years. Lorrie Holt shares the magic of the story in a light and lyrical manner.
Amelia Jane Again!: Book 2 (Amelia Jane #2)
by Enid BlytonEnid Blyton's Amelia Jane is big, bad and the world's naughtiest toy!Look out! First Amelia upsets the toys terribly with her mischief and then she gets poor Teddy to carry her home without him having a clue. Will the toys get their own back?First published in 1946, this edition contains the classic text and illustrations by Deborah Allwright, cover by Alex T. Smith (2011).
The Bear That Wasn't (Dover Children's Thrift Classics Ser.)
by Frank Tashlin"A fable for grownups that will be fun for children. Sit down with the book and get your own bearings." -- New York Herald TribuneWith the first signs of approaching winter, the Bear's thoughts naturally turn to a cozy cave and a long snooze till spring. But when he awakes a few months later, he is surprised to find himself smack dab in the middle of a sprawling industrial complex! To make matters even worse, every one he meets keeps insisting that he's not even a bear--just a silly man who needs a shave and wears a fur coat.Written by the beloved director of such classic screwball comedies as The Girl Can't Help It and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, this wryly humorous tale has long been an underground favorite with readers of all ages and attitudes. Poking fun at a fast-paced, high-tech society, it follows the Bear's repeated attempts of finding out just where he belongs. On an assembly line? In a zoo? At the circus? No one seems to know for sure.Tashlin's 46 delightfully original and whimsical illustrations add to the charm of this unique and entertaining fable.
The Folk of the Faraway Tree: Book 3
by Enid BlytonThe third book in the magical Faraway Tree seriesby one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.The mischievious Connie comes to enjoy a few days with Joe, Beth and Frannie while her mother is sick. Connie refuses to believe in the Faraway Tree or the magical folk who live in it, even when the Angry Pixie throws ink at her! Join the children and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? Come on an amazing adventure!First published in 1946, this edition contains the original text. Inside illustrations are by Jan McCafferty, and the cover by Mark Beech (2014).
Freddy the Pied Piper (Freddy the Pig #13)
by Walter R. BrooksWhen the circus falls on hard times, Freddy concocts a plan to raise money by driving out the mice in a nearby village. However, he must also contend with angry farm mice, kidnapping, and a dangerous trek to Virginia. After all his hard work, Mr. Broomschmidt, the circus owner, refuses to accept any charity, and Freddy must find some other way to save his beloved circus. In Freddy the Pied Piper, Walter Brooks has told yet another rollicking, humorous adventure tale with wonderful illustrations by the inimitable Kurt Wiese.
Freddy the Pied Piper (Freddy the Pig #13)
by Walter R. BrooksWhen the circus falls on hard times, Freddy concocts a plan to raise money by driving out the mice in a nearby village. However, he must also contend with angry farm mice, kidnapping, and a dangerous trek to Virginia. After all his hard work, Mr. Broomschmidt, the circus owner, refuses to accept any charity, and Freddy must find some other way to save his beloved circus. In Freddy the Pied Piper, Walter Brooks has told yet another rollicking, humorous adventure tale with wonderful illustrations by the inimitable Kurt Wiese.
Guys Read: Frost and Fire
by Ray BradburyBorn into a world with only seven days to live, Sim faces the same choice everyone does: how will he spend them? Is there something greater to hope for? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.
The Little White Horse
by Elizabeth Goudge"I absolutely adored The Little White Horse."--J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter seriesWinner of the Carnegie MedalWhen orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels as if she's entered Paradise. Her new guardian, her uncle Sir Benjamin, is kind and funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; and every person and animal she meets is like an old friend. But there is something incredibly sad beneath all of this beauty and comfort--a tragedy that happened years ago, shadowing Moonacre Manor and the town around it--and Maria is determined to learn about it, change it, and give her own life story a happy ending. But what can one solitary girl do?
Siddhartha: Eine Indische Dichtung (Enriched Classics)
by Hermann HesseThis allegorical novel, set in sixth-century India around the time of the Buddha, follows a young man on his search for enlightenment. THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information A chronology of the author's life and work A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience
Freddy the Magician (Freddy the Pig #14)
by Walter R. BrooksFirst published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig have delighted five generations of children and are now going on to delight a sixth generation. Freddy, who has won so many admirers in his roles of detective, pied piper, editor, general advisor to the animals on the Bean Farm, and—always—poet, will fascinate his readers in his role of magician. Freddy pulls some wonderful tricks, not the least of which is outwitting the fraudulent magician who comes to entertain the unsuspecting inhabitants of the nearby town of Centerboro.
Mel Martin: The Mystery At The Ball Park
by John R. CooperThe Westwood High baseball team is in its stretch drive for the pennant, but there's trouble at the ball park! Someone wants to buy the park--and it's the only available playing field! Mel must find out who--and why! A rash of robberies in Westwood and a strict but incompetent replacement coach are the only clues that Mel and his friends the Wright twins have to work with. The dramatic discovery they make is a surprise to everyone! Will they solve the mystery in time for the big game?
Stone Soup: Classroom Edition
by Marcia Brown3 soldiers teach a village to share by making soup with various ingredients.
Wolf Story
by William Mccleery Warren ChappellThis irresistible book is about: a father; his five-year-old son, Michael (intelligent, crafty, addicted to stories); Michael's best friend Stefan (stalwart listener, equally addicted to stories); and, well--what else?--a story.Oh, and a wolf. It is as Michael always demands: a Wolf Story, which begins one night at bedtime and spins wildly on through subsequent bedtimes and Sunday outings to the beach and park in a succession of ever more trickily tantalizing episodes. Waldo the wolf is sneaking up on Rainbow the hen, when Jimmy Tractorwheel, the son of the local farmer, comes along. After that, there's no knowing what will happen next, as while stalled in traffic jams or nodding off at night, the boys chime in and the story races on and Waldo finds, if not necessarily dinner, his just desserts.First published in 1947 and wonderfully illustrated by Warren Chappell, William McCleery's Wolf Story is a delicious treat for fathers and sons and daughters and mothers alike.