Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish

Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish
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Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781787416246
ISBN-13 : 1787416240
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish by : Lara Hawthorne

Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean floor. From delicate shells to brightly coloured coral, each year on her birthday she gathers one more precious item. But over the years, Alba notices her collection is losing its sparkle and that the world is changing. What are these bits of plastic and metal? As the coral reef fades, Alba decides to leave her home behind. Can an old fish teach the world how to bring colour back to the ocean? The One-Hundred-Year-Old Fish gently highlights the issue of pollution. A beautifully illustrated picture book from exciting new talent Lara Hawthorne.

The Sea Saw

The Sea Saw
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 35
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781471172458
ISBN-13 : 1471172457
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Sea Saw by : Tom Percival

A beautiful, emotionally satisfying look at how nothing is ever truly lost if you keep it in your heart... When Sofia loses her beloved teddy after a day at the beach, she is heartbroken. But the sea saw it all, and maybe, just maybe, it can bring Sofia and her teddy back together. However long it may take... Exquisite collage artwork is paired with an assured, moving text in this very special picture book.

The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus

The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 33
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781536232844
ISBN-13 : 153623284X
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus by : Lara Hawthorne

Hawthorne delivers an exquisitely illustrated picture book about the Saguaro cactus which grows in the Sonoran desert in Arizona and its flower, which blooms only one night a year. Full color.

Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans

Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 32
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781536227864
ISBN-13 : 1536227862
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans by : Markus Motum

Eco facts come to light as a plastic duck narrates this beautifully illustrated true story of thousands of bath toys that were lost at sea and swept to the four corners of the Pacific. If a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where would all those ducks go? Inspired by a real incident, this captivating and innovative look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. From the author-illustrator of the acclaimed Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover comes a highly accessible and graphically stylish picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey of the real-life plastic ducks, showing where they have been found, as well as facts about the ways plastic is affecting various parts of the world.

Healer

Healer
Author :
Publisher : David C Cook
Total Pages : 385
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780781404495
ISBN-13 : 0781404495
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Healer by : Linda Windsor

Sixth-century Scotland—in the time of Arthur…. “The Gowrys’ seed shall divide your mighty house and bring a peace beyond the ken of your wicked soul.” Her mother’s dying prophecy to the chieftain Tarlach O’Byrne sentenced Brenna of Gowrys to twenty years of hiding. Twenty years of being hunted—by the O’Byrnes, who fear the prophecy, and by her kinsmen, who expect her to lead them against their oppressors. But Brenna is a trained and gifted healer, not a warrior queen. So she lives alone in the wilderness with only her pet wolf for company. When she rescues a man badly wounded from an ambush, she believes he may be the answer to her deep loneliness. Healing him comes as easy as loving him. But can their love overcome years of bitterness and greed…and bring peace and renewed faith to the shattered kingdom?

Whirligig

Whirligig
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Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages : 111
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781466860322
ISBN-13 : 1466860324
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Whirligig by : Paul Fleischman

When sixteen-year-old Brent Bishop inadvertently causes the death of a young woman, he is sent on an unusual journey of repentance, building wind toys across the land. In his most ambitious novel to date, Newbery winner Paul Fleischman traces Brent's healing pilgrimage from Washington State to California, Florida, and Maine, and describes the many lives set into new motion by the ingenious creations Brent leaves behind. Paul Fleischman is the master of multivoiced books for younger readers. In Whirligig he has created a novel about hidden connections that is itself a wonder of spinning hearts and grand surprises.

Hotel Flamingo

Hotel Flamingo
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Publisher : Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1684641268
ISBN-13 : 9781684641260
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Hotel Flamingo by : Alex Milway

Originally published by Piccadilly Press.

The Honest Life

The Honest Life
Author :
Publisher : Rodale
Total Pages : 276
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781609619114
ISBN-13 : 1609619110
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis The Honest Life by : Jessica Alba

The Golden Globe-nominated actress and the co-founder of The Honest Company counsels busy moms on how to make affordable and healthy choices for their families without sacrificing style, sharing a variety of family-friendly recipes, eco-friendly decorating tips and natural beauty-care advice. Original. 150,000 first printing.

A Little History of the World

A Little History of the World
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 401
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780300213973
ISBN-13 : 0300213972
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis A Little History of the World by : E. H. Gombrich

E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of course the best-known art historian of his time, and his text suggests illustrations on every page. This illustrated edition of the Little History brings together the pellucid humanity of his narrative with the images that may well have been in his mind's eye as he wrote the book. The two hundred illustrations—most of them in full color—are not simple embellishments, though they are beautiful. They emerge from the text, enrich the author's intention, and deepen the pleasure of reading this remarkable work. For this edition the text is reset in a spacious format, flowing around illustrations that range from paintings to line drawings, emblems, motifs, and symbols. The book incorporates freshly drawn maps, a revised preface, and a new index. Blending high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this is both a sumptuous gift book and an enhanced edition of a timeless account of human history.

Silent Night

Silent Night
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Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages : 35
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781786030665
ISBN-13 : 1786030667
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Silent Night by : Lara Hawthorne

"A standout among books to share on Christmas Eve." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The Christmas Choir series launches with this reverent and accessible adaptation of a favorite carol." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world's best-loved carol. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory—from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels—as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. The world’s diversity is reflected in a cast of characters with a range of skin tones. A gorgeous book for all the family to share during the festive season.