Download or read book I m a Gnome written by Jessica Peill-Meininghaus and published by Crown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Mo Willems and Dev Petty's I Don't Want to Be a Frog will love this humorous tale about one gnome's journey to prove he is unlike the other magical creatures in the forest. Join Gnome (that's spelled G-N-O-M-E--don't ask why the G is silent!) as he travels through the magical forest to attend the annual Gnome Festival. Along the way he encounters elves, dwarves, trolls, and fairies. But don't be mistaken. He is NOTHING like those magical creatures. Well, maybe he is . . . but only a little bit! When Gnome finally arrives at the festival, he realizes that all the traits he thought made gnomes different from the others actually made them alike--and that's just fine.

Download or read book Gnomes written by Wil Huygen and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A newly reissued edition of the beloved illustrated survey of gnome life, history, and lore, which has sold astronomically since its original publication in 1977 Did you know that gnome couples always have twin children? Or that a gnome is seven times as strong as a human? Do you want to hear some gossip from the gnome who knew Rembrandt? Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet's charming illustrations and physician Wil Huygen's detailed observations of the gnomes' habits, anatomy, and lifestyle are a delight for readers of all ages. Children will adore the gnome family's underground home and the constant interaction with animals; adults will appreciate the tongue-in-cheek scientific data. Gnomebody is immune to the gnomes' tremendous appeal--and a whole new generation is waiting to love them for the first time!

Download or read book Go BIG Or Go Gnome written by Kirsten Mayer and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although unable to grow a beard, Al the garden gnome, after discovering his talent for barbering, wins a special award at the beard contest.

Download or read book Santaland Diaries written by David Sedaris and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of surprising, disarming and 'extremely funny' essays from the internationally bestselling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day (Sunday Times) Santaland Diaries collects six of David Sedaris's most profound Christmas stories into one slender volume perfect for use as a last-minute coaster or ice-scraper. This drinking man's companion can be enjoyed by the warmth of a raging fire, the glow of a brilliantly decorated tree, or even in the back seat of a police car. It should be read with your eyes, felt with your heart, and heard only when spoken to. It should, in short, behave much like a book. And oh, what a book it is! 'Sedaris writes with a gentle but unfailing acuity and a keen eye for the ridiculous ... extremely funny' -Sunday Times

Download or read book A Gnome s Christmas written by Rien Poortvliet and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2004-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring candid photographs of garden gnomes, this charming follow-up to the "The Secret Lives of Gnomes" offers detailed information about the various customs that gnomes hold during Christmastime. Full color.

Download or read book The Shortest Day written by Susan Cooper and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper’s beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis’s strikingly resonant illustrations. So the shortest day came, and the year died . . . As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper’s poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before — and the hope for peace that we carry into the future. Richly illustrated by Carson Ellis with a universality that spans the centuries, this beautiful book evokes the joy and community found in the ongoing mystery of life when we celebrate light, thankfulness, and festivity at a time of rebirth. Welcome Yule!

Download or read book No No Gnome written by Ashlyn Anstee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and No, David! comes a tale about a very small gnome who has some very big ideas about the school garden. Gnome cannot wait to help his friends harvest the school garden! But his eagerness and excitement get him into trouble, leaving them all saying, “No, no, Gnome!” The author/illustrator of Are We There, Yeti? delivers a sweet new picture book starring a loveable little hero who has a whole lot of energy...and heart.

Download or read book Holidays on Ice written by David Sedaris and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favoritesas the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of tardy trick-or-treaters ("Us and Them"); the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to the French ("Jesus Shaves"); what to do when you've been locked out in a snowstorm ("Let It Snow"); the puzzling Christmas traditions of other nations ("Six to Eight Black Men"); what Halloween at the medical examiner's looks like ("The Monster Mash"); and a barnyard secret Santa scheme gone awry ("Cow and Turkey"). No matter what your favorite holiday, you won't want to miss celebrating it with the author who has been called "one of the funniest writers alive" (Economist).

Download or read book How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack written by Chuck Sambuchino and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s a new threat in town – and it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help you prevent, prepare for, and ward off an imminent home invasion by the common garden gnome. Once thought of as harmless garden decorations, evidence is mounting that these smiling lawn statues are poised and ready to wreck havoc. The danger is real. And it’s here. Class 1 gnome-slayer and gnome defence expert Chuck Sambuchino has developed a proven system – Assess, Protect, Defend, Apply – for safeguarding property, possessions, and loved ones. Strategies include step-by-step instructions for gnome-proofing the average dwelling, recognising and interpreting the signs of a gathering horde and – in the event that a secured perimeter is breached – confronting and combating the attackers at close range.

Download or read book The Hermit in the Garden written by Gordon Campbell and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing its distant origins to the villa of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, the eccentric phenomenon of the ornamental hermit enjoyed its heyday in the England of the eighteenth century It was at this time that it became highly fashionable for owners of country estates to commission architectural follies for their landscape gardens. These follies often included hermitages, many of which still survive, often in a ruined state. Landowners peopled their hermitages either with imaginary hermits or with real hermits - in some cases the landowner even became his own hermit. Those who took employment as garden hermits were typically required to refrain from cutting their hair or washing, and some were dressed as druids. Unlike the hermits of the Middle Ages, these were wholly secular hermits, products of the eighteenth century fondness for 'pleasing melancholy'. Although the fashion for them had fizzled out by the end of the eighteenth century, they had left their indelible mark on both the literature as well as the gardens of the period. And, as Gordon Campbell shows, they live on in the art, literature, and drama of our own day - as well as in the figure of the modern-day garden gnome. This engaging and generously illustrated book takes the reader on a journey that is at once illuminating and whimsical, both through the history of the ornamental hermit and also around the sites of many of the surviving hermitages themselves, which remain scattered throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland. And for the real enthusiast, there is even a comprehensive checklist, enabling avid hermitage-hunters to locate their prey.

Download or read book Teach Love Inspire written by Teacher Teacher Gift and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-25 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desc - A Wonderful Teacher Gift Under 10.00!This extra special teacher appreciation notebook or journal is the perfect way to express your gratitude to the best teacher ever!

Download or read book The Art and Science of Teaching written by Robert J. Marzano and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2007 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a model for ensuring quality teaching that balances the necessity of research-based data with the equally vital need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual students.

Download or read book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America written by Matt Kracht and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift

Download or read book Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History written by Vashti Harrison and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations, including: Nurse Mary Seacole Politician Diane Abbott Mathematician Katherine Johnson Singer Shirley Bassey Bestselling author and artist Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text and beautiful illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things.

Download or read book The Etude written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A monthly journal for the musician, the music student, and all music lovers.

Download or read book Paper Crafting with Reny written by Renata Kolibova and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ① Adventure awaits! Join me in visiting the fabulous Zoo and the various exotic animals we will craft together. The book will teach you how to make 30 animals divided into three sections: small, medium, and large animals. 10 Small animals such as a Toucan, Spider, or a cute Meerkat. 12 Medium sized animals like a Lion, a Wolf, or a Seal. 8 Large animals featuring an Elephant, Hippo, or Giraffe. All crafts are very easy to follow with super-clear illustrated instructions. ② Key details about this book The book does not contain templates All crafts require just a sheet of paper, glue and scissors The instructions in this book are visual and easy to follow Therefore the book requires no reading or language skill to enjoy ③ Who will enjoy this book? Kids and you of course! It will be best used with children between 3-8 y.o. Parents who lack crafting inspiration and who want to spend quality time together with their children. Teachers will find it super useful for creative activities with small or full classroom. I am a teacher myself, and I wanted to design helpful tool for your busy day. The crafts typically take about 15 minutes to finish, so if you like to get something done in a short time you will love it! ④ What is not in the book The book is not about complex crafts or source of printable templates. If you enjoy making realistic crafts like origami or advanced crafting techniques requiring a lot of time, then the book might not be for you. I am using only paper for my creations if you like other materials then you might not find it useful. About Reny author I'm a kindergarten teacher and have been a craft blogger since 2015, making paper craft videos and publishing books. I'm followed by millions of teachers and parents just like yourself from all around the globe. I create new crafts almost every day and share them on my social blogs under Paper Magic Reny.

Download or read book Positive Creations written by Chris Dyer and published by Schiffer Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The voice of a younger generation of visionary and psychedelic artists rings loud and clear in this compilation of Chris Dyer's works from 1979 to 2010. A Peruvian artist living in Canada, Dyer's globetrotting, multi-cultural, spiritual adventures and discoveries are referenced in hundreds of images of his work including paintings, sculptures, sketches, skateboard graphics, murals, graffiti, and more. Layered in multiple levels of color and creativity, this non-stop, hyper-visual experience reveals the development of an artist who has pushed his craft from doodling wrestlers and street gang warriors to unfolding soulful skate art, gritty graffiti, and lush visionary canvases. The constant promoter, Dyer's positive brand and aesthetic is infectious and his charismatic nature will win you over, over and over again through his images and prose. This art book is ideal for aspiring artists; fans of street art, visionary, and psychedelic art; and collectors.