Author: Jonathan Allen
Publisher: Baby Owl
ISBN: 9781912757251
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Little Owl gets angry when other animals say he is adorable because he wants to be strong, smart, brave, and fearsome, but lucky for him, his wise mother lets Little Owl know that he is everything he wants to be, and just a bit adorable.
The Power of Cute
Author: Simon May
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691185719
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
An exploration of cuteness and its immense hold on us, from emojis and fluffy puppies to its more uncanny, subversive expressions Cuteness has taken the planet by storm. Global sensations Hello Kitty and Pokémon, the works of artists Takashi Murakami and Jeff Koons, Heidi the cross-eyed opossum and E.T.—all reflect its gathering power. But what does “cute” mean, as a sensibility and style? Why is it so pervasive? Is it all infantile fluff, or is there something more uncanny and even menacing going on—in a lighthearted way? In The Power of Cute, Simon May provides nuanced and surprising answers. We usually see the cute as merely diminutive, harmless, and helpless. May challenges this prevailing perspective, investigating everything from Mickey Mouse to Kim Jong-il to argue that cuteness is not restricted to such sweet qualities but also beguiles us by transforming or distorting them into something of playfully indeterminate power, gender, age, morality, and even species. May grapples with cuteness’s dark and unpindownable side—unnerving, artful, knowing, apprehensive—elements that have fascinated since ancient times through mythical figures, especially hybrids like the hermaphrodite and the sphinx. He argues that cuteness is an addictive antidote to today’s pressured expectations of knowing our purpose, being in charge, and appearing predictable, transparent, and sincere. Instead, it frivolously expresses the uncertainty that these norms deny: the ineliminable uncertainty of who we are; of how much we can control and know; of who, in our relations with others, really has power; indeed, of the very value and purpose of power. The Power of Cute delves into a phenomenon that speaks with strange force to our age.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691185719
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
An exploration of cuteness and its immense hold on us, from emojis and fluffy puppies to its more uncanny, subversive expressions Cuteness has taken the planet by storm. Global sensations Hello Kitty and Pokémon, the works of artists Takashi Murakami and Jeff Koons, Heidi the cross-eyed opossum and E.T.—all reflect its gathering power. But what does “cute” mean, as a sensibility and style? Why is it so pervasive? Is it all infantile fluff, or is there something more uncanny and even menacing going on—in a lighthearted way? In The Power of Cute, Simon May provides nuanced and surprising answers. We usually see the cute as merely diminutive, harmless, and helpless. May challenges this prevailing perspective, investigating everything from Mickey Mouse to Kim Jong-il to argue that cuteness is not restricted to such sweet qualities but also beguiles us by transforming or distorting them into something of playfully indeterminate power, gender, age, morality, and even species. May grapples with cuteness’s dark and unpindownable side—unnerving, artful, knowing, apprehensive—elements that have fascinated since ancient times through mythical figures, especially hybrids like the hermaphrodite and the sphinx. He argues that cuteness is an addictive antidote to today’s pressured expectations of knowing our purpose, being in charge, and appearing predictable, transparent, and sincere. Instead, it frivolously expresses the uncertainty that these norms deny: the ineliminable uncertainty of who we are; of how much we can control and know; of who, in our relations with others, really has power; indeed, of the very value and purpose of power. The Power of Cute delves into a phenomenon that speaks with strange force to our age.
I'm Not Cute!
Author: Jonathan Allen
Publisher: Baby Owl
ISBN: 9781912757251
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Little Owl gets angry when other animals say he is adorable because he wants to be strong, smart, brave, and fearsome, but lucky for him, his wise mother lets Little Owl know that he is everything he wants to be, and just a bit adorable.
Publisher: Baby Owl
ISBN: 9781912757251
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Little Owl gets angry when other animals say he is adorable because he wants to be strong, smart, brave, and fearsome, but lucky for him, his wise mother lets Little Owl know that he is everything he wants to be, and just a bit adorable.
The Super Cute Book of Kawaii
Author: Marceline Smith
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473555574
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Live a bright, fun, rainbow-filled life with Kawaii! The Japanese word Kawaii means lovable or adorable. Welcoming a little kawaii into your life is like opening the window and letting a sparkling sunbeam in. Whenever you feel a little low turn to this squishy, padded-covered book. Find fun ideas to: make a cosy kawaii home; playful, confidence boosting styling and beauty tips; and recipes that will make your smile. This book includes 10 easy how-to projects to bring kawaii into your life. Here, you'll also find a host of very special kawaii mascots that will always be ready to give you a hug when you need one: The Octonauts, Smiling Bear, Hello Kitty, Gudetama, Molang, Ricemonsters, Miffy the Rabbit, the Moomins, Donutella, Unicorno, Moofia and Pusheen. Escape into the magical world of kawaii...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473555574
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Live a bright, fun, rainbow-filled life with Kawaii! The Japanese word Kawaii means lovable or adorable. Welcoming a little kawaii into your life is like opening the window and letting a sparkling sunbeam in. Whenever you feel a little low turn to this squishy, padded-covered book. Find fun ideas to: make a cosy kawaii home; playful, confidence boosting styling and beauty tips; and recipes that will make your smile. This book includes 10 easy how-to projects to bring kawaii into your life. Here, you'll also find a host of very special kawaii mascots that will always be ready to give you a hug when you need one: The Octonauts, Smiling Bear, Hello Kitty, Gudetama, Molang, Ricemonsters, Miffy the Rabbit, the Moomins, Donutella, Unicorno, Moofia and Pusheen. Escape into the magical world of kawaii...
Cute
Author: Lida Dijkstra
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
ISBN: 9781590785058
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Everyone says Toby is cute. But Toby is tired of being cute. He wants to change his image. He starts with a pair of cool shades, but they don't seem to do the trick. He'll have to find other ways to look tough. When he nearly crashes his motorcycle right into the zebra crossing, Toby is struck by love at first sight. Will his tough-guy image help him win the heart of his girl?
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
ISBN: 9781590785058
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Everyone says Toby is cute. But Toby is tired of being cute. He wants to change his image. He starts with a pair of cool shades, but they don't seem to do the trick. He'll have to find other ways to look tough. When he nearly crashes his motorcycle right into the zebra crossing, Toby is struck by love at first sight. Will his tough-guy image help him win the heart of his girl?
Tweet Cute
Author: Emma Lord
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250237335
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
One of Cosmo's Best YA Novels of All Time A fresh, irresistible rom-com from debut author Emma Lord about the chances we take, the paths life can lead us on, and how love can be found in the opposite place you expected. Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist. Her family may be falling apart, but their massive fast-food chain is booming — mainly thanks to Pepper, who is barely managing to juggle real life while secretly running Big League Burger’s massive Twitter account. Enter Jack, class clown and constant thorn in Pepper’s side. When he isn’t trying to duck out of his obscenely popular twin’s shadow, he’s busy working in his family’s deli. His relationship with the business that holds his future might be love/hate, but when Big League Burger steals his grandma’s iconic grilled cheese recipe, he’ll do whatever it takes to take them down, one tweet at a time. All’s fair in love and cheese — that is, until Pepper and Jack’s spat turns into a viral Twitter war. Little do they know, while they’re publicly duking it out with snarky memes and retweet battles, they’re also falling for each other in real life — on an anonymous chat app Jack built. As their relationship deepens and their online shenanigans escalate — people on the internet are shipping them?? — their battle gets more and more personal, until even these two rivals can’t ignore they were destined for the most unexpected, awkward, all-the-feels romance that neither of them expected. "A witty rom-com reinvention ... with deeply relatable insights on family pressure and growing up.” - Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Always Never Yours and If I’m Being Honest “An adorable debut that updates a classic romantic trope with a buzzy twist." - Jenn Bennett, author of Alex, Approximately and Serious Moonlight
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250237335
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
One of Cosmo's Best YA Novels of All Time A fresh, irresistible rom-com from debut author Emma Lord about the chances we take, the paths life can lead us on, and how love can be found in the opposite place you expected. Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist. Her family may be falling apart, but their massive fast-food chain is booming — mainly thanks to Pepper, who is barely managing to juggle real life while secretly running Big League Burger’s massive Twitter account. Enter Jack, class clown and constant thorn in Pepper’s side. When he isn’t trying to duck out of his obscenely popular twin’s shadow, he’s busy working in his family’s deli. His relationship with the business that holds his future might be love/hate, but when Big League Burger steals his grandma’s iconic grilled cheese recipe, he’ll do whatever it takes to take them down, one tweet at a time. All’s fair in love and cheese — that is, until Pepper and Jack’s spat turns into a viral Twitter war. Little do they know, while they’re publicly duking it out with snarky memes and retweet battles, they’re also falling for each other in real life — on an anonymous chat app Jack built. As their relationship deepens and their online shenanigans escalate — people on the internet are shipping them?? — their battle gets more and more personal, until even these two rivals can’t ignore they were destined for the most unexpected, awkward, all-the-feels romance that neither of them expected. "A witty rom-com reinvention ... with deeply relatable insights on family pressure and growing up.” - Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Always Never Yours and If I’m Being Honest “An adorable debut that updates a classic romantic trope with a buzzy twist." - Jenn Bennett, author of Alex, Approximately and Serious Moonlight
This Book Is Cute
Author: Sarah Flynn
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 1426332947
Category : Aesthetics
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
"Information about why certain people, animals and things are considered "cute" and the scientific background, for children"--
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 1426332947
Category : Aesthetics
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
"Information about why certain people, animals and things are considered "cute" and the scientific background, for children"--
Super Cute Activity Book
Author: Elanor Best
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781789473940
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A super-cute activity book with 3-D felt stickers and card press-outs! Come and meet the adorable characters and sweet friends in this super-cute activity book. From honeycomb mazes and pretty puzzles, to sweet scenes to search and pictures to color, there's something for everyone. At the back of the book there are cute card press-outs to make and create. With your very own 3-D felt stickers to use in the book or wherever you want!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781789473940
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A super-cute activity book with 3-D felt stickers and card press-outs! Come and meet the adorable characters and sweet friends in this super-cute activity book. From honeycomb mazes and pretty puzzles, to sweet scenes to search and pictures to color, there's something for everyone. At the back of the book there are cute card press-outs to make and create. With your very own 3-D felt stickers to use in the book or wherever you want!
Super Cute World
Author: Jane Maday
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440349754
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Pure coloring bliss! Life is not all sunshine and roses...it's also bunnies, birds, butterflies, teapots, seashells and a feast of other adorable subjects! Jane Maday sets the mood with her crisp, delightfully detailed designs...you bring them to life with your medium of choice. Stroke by stroke, you'll be transported to a whimsical world of irresistible animals, sentimental settings and flowers galore. From kittens romping in a strawberry patch to cottages in the clearing, Super Cute World will bring a little peace and "pretty" to your every day. Includes 15 pages of color-and-cut projects--bookmarks, cards, gift tags, cupcake wrappers and more!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440349754
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Pure coloring bliss! Life is not all sunshine and roses...it's also bunnies, birds, butterflies, teapots, seashells and a feast of other adorable subjects! Jane Maday sets the mood with her crisp, delightfully detailed designs...you bring them to life with your medium of choice. Stroke by stroke, you'll be transported to a whimsical world of irresistible animals, sentimental settings and flowers galore. From kittens romping in a strawberry patch to cottages in the clearing, Super Cute World will bring a little peace and "pretty" to your every day. Includes 15 pages of color-and-cut projects--bookmarks, cards, gift tags, cupcake wrappers and more!
Cartoon Cute Animals
Author: Christopher Hart
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823085562
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Learn the insider secrets professional cartoonists use to turn regular cartoon animals into completely cute characters Warm and fuzzy characters all have that “certain something” that makes them so memorable and darling. But what exactly is it? This sought-after, ultra-cute quality is based on specific techniques that, when applied to character design, result in irresistible cartoon animals. With Cartoon Cute Animals, these are techniques that you can learn, too! Perfect for anyone interested in cartooning, from the aspiring animator looking for how-to instruction to the expert illustrator seeking inspiration, Cartoon Cute Animals covers the broadest possible spectrum of popular species as well as an array of more exotic animals such as the ferret, armadillo, meerkat, and porcupine. Years of experience and expert knowledge have been distilled into one easy-to-follow guide that is full of simple instructions and visual examples to help you create the most adorable cuties ever put to paper!
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823085562
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Learn the insider secrets professional cartoonists use to turn regular cartoon animals into completely cute characters Warm and fuzzy characters all have that “certain something” that makes them so memorable and darling. But what exactly is it? This sought-after, ultra-cute quality is based on specific techniques that, when applied to character design, result in irresistible cartoon animals. With Cartoon Cute Animals, these are techniques that you can learn, too! Perfect for anyone interested in cartooning, from the aspiring animator looking for how-to instruction to the expert illustrator seeking inspiration, Cartoon Cute Animals covers the broadest possible spectrum of popular species as well as an array of more exotic animals such as the ferret, armadillo, meerkat, and porcupine. Years of experience and expert knowledge have been distilled into one easy-to-follow guide that is full of simple instructions and visual examples to help you create the most adorable cuties ever put to paper!
The Power of Cute
Author: Simon May
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691181810
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
An exploration of cuteness and its immense hold on us, from emojis and fluffy puppies to its more uncanny, subversive expressions Cuteness has taken the planet by storm. Global sensations Hello Kitty and Pokémon, the works of artists Takashi Murakami and Jeff Koons, Heidi the cross-eyed opossum and E.T.—all reflect its gathering power. But what does “cute” mean, as a sensibility and style? Why is it so pervasive? Is it all infantile fluff, or is there something more uncanny and even menacing going on—in a lighthearted way? In The Power of Cute, Simon May provides nuanced and surprising answers. We usually see the cute as merely diminutive, harmless, and helpless. May challenges this prevailing perspective, investigating everything from Mickey Mouse to Kim Jong-il to argue that cuteness is not restricted to such sweet qualities but also beguiles us by transforming or distorting them into something of playfully indeterminate power, gender, age, morality, and even species. May grapples with cuteness’s dark and unpindownable side—unnerving, artful, knowing, apprehensive—elements that have fascinated since ancient times through mythical figures, especially hybrids like the hermaphrodite and the sphinx. He argues that cuteness is an addictive antidote to today’s pressured expectations of knowing our purpose, being in charge, and appearing predictable, transparent, and sincere. Instead, it frivolously expresses the uncertainty that these norms deny: the ineliminable uncertainty of who we are; of how much we can control and know; of who, in our relations with others, really has power; indeed, of the very value and purpose of power. The Power of Cute delves into a phenomenon that speaks with strange force to our age.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691181810
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
An exploration of cuteness and its immense hold on us, from emojis and fluffy puppies to its more uncanny, subversive expressions Cuteness has taken the planet by storm. Global sensations Hello Kitty and Pokémon, the works of artists Takashi Murakami and Jeff Koons, Heidi the cross-eyed opossum and E.T.—all reflect its gathering power. But what does “cute” mean, as a sensibility and style? Why is it so pervasive? Is it all infantile fluff, or is there something more uncanny and even menacing going on—in a lighthearted way? In The Power of Cute, Simon May provides nuanced and surprising answers. We usually see the cute as merely diminutive, harmless, and helpless. May challenges this prevailing perspective, investigating everything from Mickey Mouse to Kim Jong-il to argue that cuteness is not restricted to such sweet qualities but also beguiles us by transforming or distorting them into something of playfully indeterminate power, gender, age, morality, and even species. May grapples with cuteness’s dark and unpindownable side—unnerving, artful, knowing, apprehensive—elements that have fascinated since ancient times through mythical figures, especially hybrids like the hermaphrodite and the sphinx. He argues that cuteness is an addictive antidote to today’s pressured expectations of knowing our purpose, being in charge, and appearing predictable, transparent, and sincere. Instead, it frivolously expresses the uncertainty that these norms deny: the ineliminable uncertainty of who we are; of how much we can control and know; of who, in our relations with others, really has power; indeed, of the very value and purpose of power. The Power of Cute delves into a phenomenon that speaks with strange force to our age.