Author: Paul Anthony
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1781489386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The Greatest story ever told - about a Giraffe called Ginny and her friends. "Me!!!! In show bizz - you're kidding me." Ginny. "Let's all sing Smile Ginny Smile." Hopscotch. "It's all a dream." Emily. "I don't like it here - I want to go home." Jessica. "I'm loved - Meeeeee!" theManintheMoon. "A full moon - a night of amazing consequences." Icicle. "I thought you'd never ask." Chrystal. "You only have to look at me... to see that I am the greatest star in the whole universe." Miss Starlight. This story takes you on a magical adventure with a short-necked Giraffe. From the sweeping plains of the Serengeti to Ginny's new life as a major attraction in a zoo. She's transformed by her new friend Hopscotch, becoming a top star in pantomime. Emily and Jessica, two crazy sisters, love her and persuade her to take them on a secret mission out into space, arriving on a cloud to meet theManintheMoon and a host of way-out-in-space living, exciting, life-changing characters. Is it a dream is it for real? Maybe it's time to ?nd out and enjoy! Is it a dream is it for real? Maybe it's time to find out and enjoy!
Enjoy Smile Ginny Smile - Part 1 - A Magical Adventure Story About A Giraffe
Author: Paul Anthony
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1781489386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The Greatest story ever told - about a Giraffe called Ginny and her friends. "Me!!!! In show bizz - you're kidding me." Ginny. "Let's all sing Smile Ginny Smile." Hopscotch. "It's all a dream." Emily. "I don't like it here - I want to go home." Jessica. "I'm loved - Meeeeee!" theManintheMoon. "A full moon - a night of amazing consequences." Icicle. "I thought you'd never ask." Chrystal. "You only have to look at me... to see that I am the greatest star in the whole universe." Miss Starlight. This story takes you on a magical adventure with a short-necked Giraffe. From the sweeping plains of the Serengeti to Ginny's new life as a major attraction in a zoo. She's transformed by her new friend Hopscotch, becoming a top star in pantomime. Emily and Jessica, two crazy sisters, love her and persuade her to take them on a secret mission out into space, arriving on a cloud to meet theManintheMoon and a host of way-out-in-space living, exciting, life-changing characters. Is it a dream is it for real? Maybe it's time to ?nd out and enjoy! Is it a dream is it for real? Maybe it's time to find out and enjoy!
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1781489386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The Greatest story ever told - about a Giraffe called Ginny and her friends. "Me!!!! In show bizz - you're kidding me." Ginny. "Let's all sing Smile Ginny Smile." Hopscotch. "It's all a dream." Emily. "I don't like it here - I want to go home." Jessica. "I'm loved - Meeeeee!" theManintheMoon. "A full moon - a night of amazing consequences." Icicle. "I thought you'd never ask." Chrystal. "You only have to look at me... to see that I am the greatest star in the whole universe." Miss Starlight. This story takes you on a magical adventure with a short-necked Giraffe. From the sweeping plains of the Serengeti to Ginny's new life as a major attraction in a zoo. She's transformed by her new friend Hopscotch, becoming a top star in pantomime. Emily and Jessica, two crazy sisters, love her and persuade her to take them on a secret mission out into space, arriving on a cloud to meet theManintheMoon and a host of way-out-in-space living, exciting, life-changing characters. Is it a dream is it for real? Maybe it's time to ?nd out and enjoy! Is it a dream is it for real? Maybe it's time to find out and enjoy!
Tales of Two Naughty Pugs
Author: Patrick Ford
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1839756039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Two pugs have built a robot labrador to steal the world's tastiest bone.The story is set in the United Kakedom, an island bigger than Iceland and smaller than Greenland. It is a circular island containing four countries of exactly the same size – like four quarters of a cake. These countries are Eggland, Sconeland, Pieland and Waffles. The people who live there are called crumbs. The crumbs are ruled by a Queen and she is helped by her Prime Minister. At the time of this story the Queen's name is Cranberry and the Prime Minister's name is Mrs Cheese Sandwich. Cheese Sandwich is married to Ham, a writer. They have two pugs called Louie and Zucchie, adopted from a rescue home. Unknown to the Sandwiches, prior to meeting the pugs Louie made a promise to a lady pug; that he and Zucchie would give her the world's tastiest bone. The world's tastiest bone belonged to the Ancient Egyptian King, Pug Tootandfarten. It has been lent by the Egyptian Queen, Juniper, to the Museum of Bones in Eggdon, the capital city of Eggland. No pugs are allowed inside the museum, only labradors. Louie decides to build a robot labrador to steal the bone. The robbery is successful, but Queen Cranberry has ordered two hounds from the Dog Police to catch the thieves. If the bone is not returned to the Cairo Museum, Queen Juniper has threatened that Egypt will not sell the United Kakedom any Bogtrax toilet paper. The United Kakedom will be in the poop, as Egypt is the only manufacturer of toilet paper in the world. If the pugs are caught they face a trial, watched by the crumbs of the United Kakedom, and a prison sentence. If the pugs are found guilty Cheese Sandwich will lose her job, and the pugs will lose their home.
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1839756039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Two pugs have built a robot labrador to steal the world's tastiest bone.The story is set in the United Kakedom, an island bigger than Iceland and smaller than Greenland. It is a circular island containing four countries of exactly the same size – like four quarters of a cake. These countries are Eggland, Sconeland, Pieland and Waffles. The people who live there are called crumbs. The crumbs are ruled by a Queen and she is helped by her Prime Minister. At the time of this story the Queen's name is Cranberry and the Prime Minister's name is Mrs Cheese Sandwich. Cheese Sandwich is married to Ham, a writer. They have two pugs called Louie and Zucchie, adopted from a rescue home. Unknown to the Sandwiches, prior to meeting the pugs Louie made a promise to a lady pug; that he and Zucchie would give her the world's tastiest bone. The world's tastiest bone belonged to the Ancient Egyptian King, Pug Tootandfarten. It has been lent by the Egyptian Queen, Juniper, to the Museum of Bones in Eggdon, the capital city of Eggland. No pugs are allowed inside the museum, only labradors. Louie decides to build a robot labrador to steal the bone. The robbery is successful, but Queen Cranberry has ordered two hounds from the Dog Police to catch the thieves. If the bone is not returned to the Cairo Museum, Queen Juniper has threatened that Egypt will not sell the United Kakedom any Bogtrax toilet paper. The United Kakedom will be in the poop, as Egypt is the only manufacturer of toilet paper in the world. If the pugs are caught they face a trial, watched by the crumbs of the United Kakedom, and a prison sentence. If the pugs are found guilty Cheese Sandwich will lose her job, and the pugs will lose their home.
The Adventures of Dock and Nettle
Author: James L.P. Johnson
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1839755857
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Dock and Nettle are two adventurous sibling squirrels who live in a peaceful little cottage with their adopted mother and grandpa. Curious, adventurous, and resourceful, the two brothers just can't seem to keep themselves out of trouble. As the seasons change, Dock and Nettle find themselves trapped in dangerous situations with some of the woodland's most vicious creatures. Will they overcome these challenges? If so, they will need to draw upon every lesson they have ever learned, along with a little help from their friends and family, but above all, they will need each other.
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1839755857
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Dock and Nettle are two adventurous sibling squirrels who live in a peaceful little cottage with their adopted mother and grandpa. Curious, adventurous, and resourceful, the two brothers just can't seem to keep themselves out of trouble. As the seasons change, Dock and Nettle find themselves trapped in dangerous situations with some of the woodland's most vicious creatures. Will they overcome these challenges? If so, they will need to draw upon every lesson they have ever learned, along with a little help from their friends and family, but above all, they will need each other.
And Away We Go!
Author: Migy
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1466883219
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Mr. Fox is going to the moon! Away he goes in his hot air balloon. . . . But wait! Can Elephant come too? Sure! Let's bring along some pizza. What about Giraffe? And Squirrel? Everyone is welcome in Mr. Fox's balloon, but look out—will everyone fit? In the tradition of classic cumulative tales like Mr. Gumpy's Outing, Migy's And Away We Go! is an unforgettable debut picture book from an exciting new talent.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1466883219
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Mr. Fox is going to the moon! Away he goes in his hot air balloon. . . . But wait! Can Elephant come too? Sure! Let's bring along some pizza. What about Giraffe? And Squirrel? Everyone is welcome in Mr. Fox's balloon, but look out—will everyone fit? In the tradition of classic cumulative tales like Mr. Gumpy's Outing, Migy's And Away We Go! is an unforgettable debut picture book from an exciting new talent.
Risen Motherhood (Deluxe Edition)
Author: Emily Jensen
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736986340
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
THIS HIGHLY GIFTABLE DELUXE EDITION OF THE BESTSELLER INCLUDES THREE ALL-NEW CHAPTERS Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736986340
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
THIS HIGHLY GIFTABLE DELUXE EDITION OF THE BESTSELLER INCLUDES THREE ALL-NEW CHAPTERS Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood.
Beautiful Boy
Author: David Sheff
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618683352
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Sheff's story tells of his teenage son's addiction to meth, in this real-time chronicle of the shocking descent into substance abuse and the family's gradual emergence into hope.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618683352
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Sheff's story tells of his teenage son's addiction to meth, in this real-time chronicle of the shocking descent into substance abuse and the family's gradual emergence into hope.
The Promises We Made
Author: Rohan Jain
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 9390441056
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Raj can’t believe his luck when he gets selected for a summer internship in Switzerland. He had always dreamed of travelling, and this was his chance to explore the world. During this internship, he crosses paths with Sofia, a German student studying in Switzerland. Little did he know that this chance encounter will alter the course of his life forever. Raj finds himself falling in love with Sofia. But as their time together in Switzerland nears an end, Raj finds himself torn between the desire to confess his feelings to Sofia and the fear of losing her. Will Raj be able to tell Sofia how he feels? Will they be able to sustain a love spanning across cultural and geographical boundaries? The Promises We Made recounts the journey of two people falling in love in the most unexpected of circumstances. But destiny had something else in store – a dark twist of events that leaves the reader lamenting the vagaries of fate.
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 9390441056
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Raj can’t believe his luck when he gets selected for a summer internship in Switzerland. He had always dreamed of travelling, and this was his chance to explore the world. During this internship, he crosses paths with Sofia, a German student studying in Switzerland. Little did he know that this chance encounter will alter the course of his life forever. Raj finds himself falling in love with Sofia. But as their time together in Switzerland nears an end, Raj finds himself torn between the desire to confess his feelings to Sofia and the fear of losing her. Will Raj be able to tell Sofia how he feels? Will they be able to sustain a love spanning across cultural and geographical boundaries? The Promises We Made recounts the journey of two people falling in love in the most unexpected of circumstances. But destiny had something else in store – a dark twist of events that leaves the reader lamenting the vagaries of fate.
The Paris Apartment
Author: Claudia Strasser
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060391693
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The Paris Apartment is a popular shop in New York's East Village, where visitors can step back in time and immerse themselves in the beauty and romance of antique furnishings. Reflecting an unusual mix of design influences (Baroque, rococo, neoclassical and Art Deco) and personal taste, its style is luxurious, playful, and wholly original. In The Paris Apartment, Claudia Strasser, the founder and owner of the shop, offers readers the quintessential guide to achieving this romantic Parisian look without having to spend a fortune. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful advice, she shows readers how they can transform their homes into a living environment that reflects both their personal style and timeless French elegance. Laid out in the form of an entertaining diary, the book helps Francophiles define their fantasy home, find inspiration, select a color palette and use light creatively. She also includes instructions for making canopies and valances; advice on dyeing fabrics and restyling furniture; tips on budgeting; guidance on shopping at flea markets and auctions; and a glossary of terms. Color photographs throughout illustrate the ideas and techniques shown in the book. As interest in the home experiences a resurgence, and as Americans become more careful about their spending, nesting has become the pastime of the '90s. People want luxury homes without spending a fortune. With its unbeatable combination of style and solid practicality, The Paris Apartment is a home-decorating guide to treasure and draw inspiration from for many years to come.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060391693
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The Paris Apartment is a popular shop in New York's East Village, where visitors can step back in time and immerse themselves in the beauty and romance of antique furnishings. Reflecting an unusual mix of design influences (Baroque, rococo, neoclassical and Art Deco) and personal taste, its style is luxurious, playful, and wholly original. In The Paris Apartment, Claudia Strasser, the founder and owner of the shop, offers readers the quintessential guide to achieving this romantic Parisian look without having to spend a fortune. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful advice, she shows readers how they can transform their homes into a living environment that reflects both their personal style and timeless French elegance. Laid out in the form of an entertaining diary, the book helps Francophiles define their fantasy home, find inspiration, select a color palette and use light creatively. She also includes instructions for making canopies and valances; advice on dyeing fabrics and restyling furniture; tips on budgeting; guidance on shopping at flea markets and auctions; and a glossary of terms. Color photographs throughout illustrate the ideas and techniques shown in the book. As interest in the home experiences a resurgence, and as Americans become more careful about their spending, nesting has become the pastime of the '90s. People want luxury homes without spending a fortune. With its unbeatable combination of style and solid practicality, The Paris Apartment is a home-decorating guide to treasure and draw inspiration from for many years to come.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Author: Judy Blume
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101564075
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing smashed potatoes on walls at Hamburger Heaven, or scribbling all over Peter's homework, he's never far from trouble. He's a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything—and Peter's had enough. When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter's pet turtle, it's the last straw. Peter has put up with Fudge too long. How can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change?
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101564075
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing smashed potatoes on walls at Hamburger Heaven, or scribbling all over Peter's homework, he's never far from trouble. He's a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything—and Peter's had enough. When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter's pet turtle, it's the last straw. Peter has put up with Fudge too long. How can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change?
The Casual Vacancy
Author: J. K. Rowling
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316228559
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
A big novel about a small town... When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils...Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity, and unexpected revelations? A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults. It is the work of a storyteller like no other.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316228559
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
A big novel about a small town... When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils...Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity, and unexpected revelations? A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults. It is the work of a storyteller like no other.