Download or read book The Butterfly and the Rock written by Kami Melton and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated new fable. A lovely butterfly decides she wants to be something she was not made to be.

Download or read book The Butterfly Effect written by Marcus J. Moore and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “smart, confident, and necessary” (Shea Serrano, New York Times bestselling author) first cultural biography of rap superstar and “master of storytelling” (The New Yorker) Kendrick Lamar explores his meteoric rise to fame and his profound impact on a racially fraught America­—perfect for fans of Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s Empire State of Mind. Kendrick Lamar is at the top of his game. The thirteen-time Grammy Award­-winning rapper is just in his early thirties, but he’s already won the Pulitzer Prize for Music, produced and curated the soundtrack of the megahit film Black Panther, and has been named one of Time’s 100 Influential People. But what’s even more striking about the Compton-born lyricist and performer is how he’s established himself as a formidable adversary of oppression and force for change. Through his confessional poetics, his politically charged anthems, and his radical performances, Lamar has become a beacon of light for countless people. Written by veteran journalist and music critic Marcus J. Moore, this is much more than the first biography of Kendrick Lamar. “It’s an analytical deep dive into the life of that good kid whose m.A.A.d city raised him, and how it sparked a fire within Kendrick Lamar to change history” (Kathy Iandoli, author of Baby Girl) for the better.

Download or read book Butterfly on Rock written by Douglas G. Jones and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Diving Bell and the Butterfly written by Jean-Dominique Bauby and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2008-03-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A triumphant memoir by the former editor-in-chief of French Elle that reveals an indomitable spirit and celebrates the liberating power of consciousness. In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young children, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his style, and his impassioned approach to life. By the end of the year he was also the victim of a rare kind of stroke to the brainstem. After 20 days in a coma, Bauby awoke into a body which had all but stopped working: only his left eye functioned, allowing him to see and, by blinking it, to make clear that his mind was unimpaired. Almost miraculously, he was soon able to express himself in the richest detail: dictating a word at a time, blinking to select each letter as the alphabet was recited to him slowly, over and over again. In the same way, he was able eventually to compose this extraordinary book. By turns wistful, mischievous, angry, and witty, Bauby bears witness to his determination to live as fully in his mind as he had been able to do in his body. He explains the joy, and deep sadness, of seeing his children and of hearing his aged father's voice on the phone. In magical sequences, he imagines traveling to other places and times and of lying next to the woman he loves. Fed only intravenously, he imagines preparing and tasting the full flavor of delectable dishes. Again and again he returns to an "inexhaustible reservoir of sensations," keeping in touch with himself and the life around him. Jean-Dominique Bauby died two days after the French publication of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. This book is a lasting testament to his life.

Download or read book If Rocks Could Sing written by Leslie McGuirk and published by Tricycle Press. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing rocks, found on a stretch of beach near the author's home, comprise this unique alphabet book. A is for Addition, and there are rocks in the shape of real numbers, too. B is for Bird, and there is a bird rock on a nest with an egg. G is for Ghosts, and there is a host of rocks that look like ghosts! Children and adults alike will pore over these fascinating rocks, and will be inspired collect their own.

Download or read book A Rock Is Lively written by Dianna Hutts Aston and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Butterfly Is Patient comes a gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.

Download or read book The Rock and the Butterfly written by Kathy Stinson and published by . This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this meditative picture book about loss, a butterfly finds peace in the memories left behind by its friend, the rock.

Download or read book Music of the Butterfly written by Ann Leis Gail Danziger Klein (Patricia Hardwick) and published by Bright Sky Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Music of the Butterfly: A Story of Hope allows children to view life through Renée's eyes--a child living through the Holocaust who remained hopeful of a brighter future. Although life can be unfair, this book teaches children the importance of never losing hope even when faced with bullies and incredible obstacles."--Provided by the publisher.

Download or read book The Butterfly Lampshade written by Aimee Bender and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first novel in ten years from the author of the beloved New York Times bestseller The Particular Sadness Of Lemon Cake, a luminous, poignant tale of a mother, a daughter, mental illness, and the fluctuating barrier between the mind and the world On the night her single mother is taken to a mental hospital after a psychotic episode, eight year-old Francie is staying with her babysitter, waiting to take the train to Los Angeles to go live with her aunt and uncle. There is a lovely lamp next to the couch on which she's sleeping, the shade adorned with butterflies. When she wakes, Francie spies a dead butterfly, exactly matching the ones on the lamp, floating in a glass of water. She drinks it before the babysitter can see. Twenty years later, Francie is compelled to make sense of that moment, and two other incidents -- her discovery of a desiccated beetle from a school paper, and a bouquet of dried roses from some curtains. Her recall is exact -- she is sure these things happened. But despite her certainty, she wrestles with the hold these memories maintain over her, and what they say about her own place in the world. As Francie conjures her past and reduces her engagement with the world to a bare minimum, she begins to question her relationship to reality. The scenes set in Francie's past glow with the intensity of childhood perception, how physical objects can take on an otherworldly power. The question for Francie is, What do these events signify? And does this power survive childhood? Told in the lush, lilting prose that led the San Francisco Chronicle to say Aimee Bender is "a writer who makes you grateful for the very existence of language," The Butterfly Lampshade is a heartfelt and heartbreaking examination of the sometimes overwhelming power of the material world, and a broken love between mother and child.

Download or read book A Butterfly Is Patient written by Dianna Hutts Aston and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra's Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for a classroom reading circle! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.

Download or read book The Rock and the Butterfly written by Ana Charvelle and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Told through the voice of a child, "The Rock and the Butterfly" is based on a true story, using my real-life experience as its foundation. The story is set in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State, where Kelly and Casey, fraternal twin sisters romp through the pages of this book sharing their hilarious Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn type adventures. Born with a life-threatening hole in her heart, positive and adorable eleven-year-old Kelly survives a complicated open-heart surgery using the new reconfigured open-heart lung machine at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. After her surgery and confinement to a hospital bed her legs atrophy. She is unable to move them and must learn to walk again. She shares her amazing recovery with us and then goes on to win the renowned and coveted Allied Arts Ballet Award in Seattle, Washington. Truly inspirational, this story will encourage and uplift children and/or adults facing potentially overwhelming obstacles.

Download or read book Dog Butterfly written by Ann Wilson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sweet tale tells the story of an unlikely friendship and the joys of chasing dreams. Written by Ann and Nancy Wilson of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Heart, the book is based on their popular song “Dog & Butterfly.” This read-aloud edition is narrated by Ann Wilson. For kids of all ages.

Download or read book The Butterfly Inside written by Serena Lane Ferrari and published by Save The Planet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One young Elf. One big dream. Every night Oliver dreams of becoming a butterfly. He wants to fly and flutter around the forest with all the other butterflies. The butterfly within him, trapped in the prison of his elf body, is battling to come out. Despite Crow’s laughing, Oliver has many friends that support him in finding his power and path to transformation. Can Oliver hold onto his dream and become a Butterfly? Follow his journey in this magical modern fairytale to find out. “An inspiring and beautifully illustrated picture book that teaches kids about courage and determination.” - Kate Lobs, teacher. “Serena deserves a constellation of stars for consistently writing picture books that capture children’s attention and deliver important messages.” - G. Williams, editor. The Butterfly Inside is a story that inspires kids of all ages to never give up and empowers them to pursue their dreams.

Download or read book The Butterfly Mosque written by G. Willow Wilson and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In this satisfying, lyrical memoir,” an American woman discovers her true faith—and true love—by converting to Islam and moving to Egypt (Publishers Weekly). Raised in Boulder, Colorado, G. Willow Wilson moved to Egypt and converted to Islam shortly after college. Having written extensively on modern religion and the Middle East in publications such as The Atlantic Monthly and The New York Times Magazine, Wilson now shares her remarkable story of finding faith, falling in love, and marrying into a traditional Islamic family in this “intelligently written and passionately rendered memoir” (The Seattle Times, 27 Best Books of 2010). Despite her atheist upbringing, Willow always felt a connection to god. Around the time of 9/11, she took an Islamic Studies course at Boston University, and found the teachings of the Quran astounding, comforting, and profoundly transformative. She decided to risk everything to convert to Islam, embarking on a journey across continents and into an uncertain future. Settling in Cairo where she taught English, she soon met and fell in love with Omar, a passionate young man with a mild resentment of the Western influences in his homeland. Torn between the secular West and Muslim East, Willow—with her shock of red hair, shaky Arabic, and Western candor—struggled to forge a “third culture” that might accommodate her values as well as her friends and family on both sides of the divide. Part travelogue, love story, and memoir, “Wilson has written one of the most beautiful and believable narratives about finding closeness with God” (The Denver Post).

Download or read book Butterfly for a King written by Cindy Trumbore and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A combined history of the Hawaiian islands and the native Kamehameha butterfly up to and including current-day efforts of Hawaiʻi's Pulelehua Project, a group of professional and citizen scientists working to restore the butterfly's declining habitats and population. An Afterword with additional information, photographs, and source list is included"--

Download or read book The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors written by Drew Daywalt and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller! 5 Starred Reviews! "Will have listeners in stitches." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Purely absurd, sidesplitting humor." —Booklist (starred review) "Demands bombastic, full-volume performances." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Perfect for a guffawing share with younger sibs or buddy read." —BCCB (starred review) "The sort of story that makes children love to read." —School Library Journal (starred review) From acclaimed, bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors. "I couldn’t stop laughing while reading this aloud to a group of kids," commented the founder of Bookopolis.com, Kari Ness Riedel.

Download or read book An Egg Is Quiet written by Dianna Aston and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduce your little budding naturalists to the wonderful world of eggs with this beautiful picture book full of wit and charm. Award-winning artist Sylvia Long has teamed with up-and-coming author Dianna Aston to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to eggs. From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, oval ladybug eggs to tubular dogfish eggs, gooey frog eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, it magnificently captures the incredible variety of eggs and celebrates their beauty and wonder. The evocative text is sure to inspire lively questions and observations. Yet while poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to more than sixty types of eggs and an interesting array of egg facts. Even the endpapers brim with information. A tender and fascinating guide that is equally at home being read to a child on a parent’s lap as in a classroom reading circle. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition. Praise for An Egg Is Quiet: A Junior Library Guild Premiere Selection A New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best “A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “This attractive volume pleases on both aesthetic and intellectual level.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Beautifully illustrated. . . . Will inspire kids to marvel at animals’ variety and beauty.” —Booklist