A collection of essays on life and literature, from one of the most iconic authors and astute critics in contemporary letters.Words Are My Matter is essential reading: a collection of talks, essays, and criticism by Ursula K. Le Guin, a literary legend and unparalleled voice of our social conscience. Here she investigates the depth and breadth of contemporary fiction--and, through the lens of literature, gives us a way of exploring the world around us.In "Freedom," Le Guin notes: "Hard times are coming, when we'll be wanting the voices of writers who can see alternatives to how we live now ... to other ways of being, and even imagine real grounds for hope. We'll need writers who can remember freedom--poets, visionaries--realists of a larger reality."Le Guin was one of those authors and in Words Are My Matter she gives us just that: a vision of a better reality, fueled by the power and might and hope of language and literature.
This charming board book highlights the customs, traditions and stories behind the most vibrant and colourful festival, Holi.Explore the chaos of colours, soak in the sight and sounds, experience the magic of rituals, food and celebrations, and discover how festivals bring families and friends together.This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Holi and DiwaliExplore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our rootsDotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.Perfect way to familiarize young readers with India's rich cultural fabric.These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids.A must have to impart important life lessonsCollect all books in the series!WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOKAGE APPROPRIATE: Wri
Pets, hilarity, and plots for world domination come together in Pets Rule!, an early chapter book series perfect for fans of The Secret Life of Pets!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Meet Ember, a rescue Chihuahua who has just been adopted by the Chin family. Ember is no ordinary dog: he thinks he is an evil overlord, destined to rule the world. He enlists the help of the other pets in the house, like Smelly Steve the hamster and Neo the canary, to take over the neighborhood. Their first mission is defeating Masher, the mean squirrel who lives next door. But to his shock, Ember finds himself growing attached to his "minions", the Chin family--especially Lucy. Does Ember still have what it takes to control
The story collection of an adorable puppy, Noodles! He experiences what young children would encounter in daily life. Very simple sentences filled with useful expressions.1. It’stoo windy!2. Don'tcut my hair!3. Ican help!4. I'm not scared!5. Ihate my bow!6. Iam lost!7. Ilove colors!8. Ilove my tooth!9. Ilove my shadow!10. Nokisses please!Pick a Series. Grow a Reader.Meet Missy – a razzle-dazzle girl who does Things the Super Duper Royal Deluxe way.Learn how Missy picked out her outfit， planned for her class pet， dealt with her school play and went for a field trip in this deluxe collection!This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches， which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text， high-interest content， fast-paced plots， and illustrations on every page， these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Why people love this storybook?This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line ca
Right up until his death in 2008, John Leonard was a lion in American letters. A passionate, erudite, and wide-ranging critic, he helped shape the landscape of modern literature. He reviewed the most
John Leonard was a lion of American letters. A passionate, erudite, and wide-ranging critic, he helped shape the landscape of modern literature. Reading for My Life is a monumental collection of Leona
Retold by Tony Ross and brought to life by his delightful illustrations, this humorous and imaginative collection of seven classic fairy tales is ideal for reading aloud to young children.The perfect
"Out of the secret world I once knew, I have tried to make a theatre for the larger worlds we inhabit. First comes the imagining, then the search for reality. Then back to the imagining, and to the desk where I'm sitting now." From his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War, to a career as a writer that took him from war-torn Cambodia to Beirut on the cusp of the 1982 Israeli invasion to Russia before and after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, le Carré has always written from the heart of modern times. In this, his first memoir, le Carré is as funny as he is incisive, reading into the events he witnesses the same moral ambiguity with which he imbues his novels. Whether he's writing about the parrot at a Beirut hotel that could perfectly mimic machine gun fire or the opening bars of Beethoven’s Fifth, visiting Rwanda’s museums of the unburied dead in the aftermath of the genocide, celebrating New Year’s Eve 1982 with
"Out of the secret world I once knew, I have tried to make a theatre for the larger worlds we inhabit. First comes the imagining, then the search for reality. Then back to the imagining, and to the desk where I'm sitting now." From his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War, to a career as a writer that took him from war-torn Cambodia to Beirut on the cusp of the 1982 Israeli invasion to Russia before and after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, le Carré has always written from the heart of modern times. In this, his first memoir, le Carré is as funny as he is incisive, reading into the events he witnesses the same moral ambiguity with which he imbues his novels. Whether he's writing about the parrot at a Beirut hotel that could perfectly mimic machine gun fire or the opening bars of Beethoven’s Fifth, visiting Rwanda’s museums of the unburied dead in the aftermath of the genocide, celebrating New Year’s Eve 1982 with
Hear Christ speak to you like never before.My Daily Bread is a series of short, daily reflections on the spiritual life. Written with loving care by Father Anthony Paone, this devotional will strength
"Even those familiar with her name will realize on reading this engrossing account how little they really know of Parks's life and the events that surrounded the dawning Civil Rights movement. Setting
This silly yet sophisticated picture book will make kids AND parents laugh--the perfect story for reading aloud For fans of Strictly No ElephantsA child takes a dog for a walk. At least, so the child insists. But nobody else sees a dog Neighbors try to figure out why a child is walking a banana on a leash, while the child tries to make them understand that the banana is really a dog. A dog named Banana But...it can't be. Can it?My Dog Banana is a jewel of absurdity that brings to life a diverse group of characters, filled with classic charm and endless humour.
Retold by Tony Ross and brought to life by his delightful illustrations, this humorous and imaginative collection of seven classic fairy tales is ideal for reading aloud to young children.The perfect
This guide provides librarians, teachers, counselors, and other education professionals a wide range of suggested reading from the "realistic-problem novel" subset of modern young-adult literature, o
Discover an adorable assortment of bento boxes in this book that introduces little ones to shapes, colors, and counting in the yummiest of ways!The world of cute or “kawaii” food comes to life in My Little Bento Box! This adorable board book features a collection of delightful bento box meals and snacks that are simply too cute to eat. Each one is packed with a feast for the eyes and perfectly paired with prompts to help little ones learn colors, shapes, and numbers!ADORABLE EDIBLES: From rice balls that look like panda bears to sandwiches shaped like stars, the adorable illustrations and colorful depictions of yummy foods will have little ones asking to read this book again and again.ORDERING ORGANIZED: Kids and their grownups are sure to find joy in the neat and tidy placement of each colorfully cute meal.SUPPORTS ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Young learners can practice counting, reading, identifying colors, spotting shapes, numbers, and more!STURDY BOARD BOOK: This book will stand up to repea
'You speak a language that I understand not.' Hermione's words to Leontes in The Winter's Tale are likely to ring true with many people reading or watching Shakespeare's plays today. For decades, people have been studying Shakespeare's life and times, and in recent years there has been a renewed surge of interest into aspects of his language. So how can we better understand Shakespeare? How did he manipulate language to produce such an unrivalled body of work, which has enthralled generations both as theatre and as literature? David Crystal addresses these and many other questions in this lively and original introduction to Shakespeare's language. Covering in turn the five main dimensions of language structure - writing system, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and conversational style - the book shows how examining these linguistic 'nuts and bolts' can help us achieve a greater appreciation of Shakespeare's linguistic creativity.
*Includes pictures.*Includes Novak's own quotes about her life and career.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.“My security comes from my senses, my sensing the direction I should go and sudde
Preschoolers will love learning to tell the time in My First Clock Book from Campbell Books. With a mounted clock face and real clicking clock hands, this book is perfect for hands-on learning. Little ones will have fun reading the relatable rhyming story about Tommy, who goes about his day from breakfast to bedtime.On every page, children can change the time on the mounted clock face to match the story. With extra time-telling practice at the end of the book, preschoolers will learn about the passing of time, discover new vocabulary and develop their numeracy skills! Vibrant illustrations by Yujin Shin bring the book to life, with plenty to spot and talk about in the pictures. Children can have more learning fun in My First Body Book!
Visit Maretime Bay to meet all of the new My Little Pony friends. Based on the all-new animated Netflix series, this adorable early reader is perfect for sharing with the pony fan in your life!Meet new and old friends as the ponies show you around Maretime Bay, the home of the Mane 5’s magical adventures! My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Maretime Bay is a Level 1 I Can Read, perfect for shared reading with a child.
*Includes pictures.*Includes Turner's quotes about her own life and career.*Includes a bibliography for further reading."My life has been a series of emergencies.” – Lana TurnerA lot of ink has been s
