Lerner publishing group sep 2022 (13 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A funny and philosophical story in which a duck with a limp and a blind chicken search for adventure and answers to some of life's big questions. By a bestselling author/illustrator pair. With themes of friendship, difference, leadership and courage, this chapter book for independent readers includes full-color illustrations throughout. Thoughtful readers and listeners will enjoy both the bright, funny dialogue and pondering life's big questions, making Duck's Backyard an ideal read-aloud and philosophical conversation starter. A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind chicken stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the chicken; the chicken will steady the duck's wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way--a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The chicken starts to wish she'd taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world. From the author/illustrator pair of the popular Meet at the Ark at Eight. 'A simple story for philosophical listeners, who will ponder the opening statement: 'The goal is in the way'.' Kirkus Reviews Ulrich Hub trained as an actor and now lives in Berlin, Germany. He works as a director for stage and writes plays, screenplays and award-winning children's books. Jörg Mühle studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers. He is the author of internationally bestselling Tickle My Ears, Bathtime for Little Rabbit and Poor Little Rabbit. Translated from the German edition by Helena Kirkby. Praise for Duck's Backyard 'Lyrical and rhythmic, this fast and urgent story is bold about examining the rocky parts of relationships.' Foreword Reviews 'This deceptively simple book's philosophical tone and sophisticated vocabulary make it ideal for older, practiced, and thoughtful readers or listeners (it makes for a solid read-aloud, too).' Kirkus Reviews 'Empowering, heartwarming and inspiring, this story will help children to set goals and believe.' School Reading List 'Absolutely hilarious and philosophical, this is a great chapter book.' Funny favorites of 2022, Readings, Australia 'Possesses a unique charm.' Youth Services Book Review, starred review 'Perseverance, friendship, and imagination at the core, this would make a great read-aloud.' National Library of New Zealand, Best Children's Books of 2023 96 pp. Englisch. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A funny and philosophical story in which a duck with a limp and a blind chicken search for adventure and answers to some of life's big questions. By a bestselling author/illustrator pair. With themes of friendship, difference, leadership and courage, this chapter book for independent readers includes full-color illustrations throughout. Thoughtful readers and listeners will enjoy both the bright, funny dialogue and pondering life's big questions, making Duck's Backyard an ideal read-aloud and philosophical conversation starter. A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind chicken stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the chicken; the chicken will steady the duck's wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way--a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The chicken starts to wish she'd taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world. From the author/illustrator pair of the popular Meet at the Ark at Eight. 'A simple story for philosophical listeners, who will ponder the opening statement: 'The goal is in the way'.' Kirkus Reviews Ulrich Hub trained as an actor and now lives in Berlin, Germany. He works as a director for stage and writes plays, screenplays and award-winning children's books. Jörg Mühle studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers. He is the author of internationally bestselling Tickle My Ears, Bathtime for Little Rabbit and Poor Little Rabbit. Translated from the German edition by Helena Kirkby. Praise for Duck's Backyard 'Lyrical and rhythmic, this fast and urgent story is bold about examining the rocky parts of relationships.' Foreword Reviews 'This deceptively simple book's philosophical tone and sophisticated vocabulary make it ideal for older, practiced, and thoughtful readers or listeners (it makes for a solid read-aloud, too).' Kirkus Reviews 'Empowering, heartwarming and inspiring, this story will help children to set goals and believe.' School Reading List 'Absolutely hilarious and philosophical, this is a great chapter book.' Funny favorites of 2022, Readings, Australia 'Possesses a unique charm.' Youth Services Book Review, starred review 'Perseverance, friendship, and imagination at the core, this would make a great read-aloud.' National Library of New Zealand, Best Children's Books of 2023. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Earth has a litter problem. How can you help Join Trina to learn how little pieces of trash can become big problems. Find out safe ways to take care of litter. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books(TM) collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun. Zheng, Xin (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - There's so much to do before Shabbat starts! It's time to get ready for Shabbat, and this brother-sister team are more than eager to help. Once the sun starts to set and the Shabbat chores are finished, it's time to set the table. The fresh challah begs to be nibbled and--oops--there goes the wine. All two-legged and four-legged friends are welcome for Shabbat dinner. As night descends on the city, the home is cozy and aglow with the special light of Shabbat. Cote, Nancy (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'One of the most memorable debut graphic novels in recent years.'--IGNOlive is spending the summer before art school at a coveted internship, helping one of the fashion industry's elite digital-imaging specialists. After a glamourous New York photoshoot, she learns that taking pictures is only the first step. She discovers the 'violent verbs' (cut, crop, slice, lasso) of image retouching software and the secrets behind 'virtual models.' Soon Olive is fixating on her own appearance and pondering the ethics of her work behind the scenes. As college gets closer, she'll try to get out of her own head, attempt to quit the Internet, and finally embrace image-making on her own terms. Unretouchable is a window into the little-known, hugely influential world of fashion photography and a tribute to self-acceptance.'A tribute to self-acceptance.'--AIPT 'Unretouchable perfectly utilizes the form to talk about the consequences of images and how they can be manipulated.'--SCREENRANT. Szamosi, Sofia (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the National Jewish Book Award A Sydney Taylor Notable Book Tablet Magazine's Best Jewish Kids Books of the Year The Atlantic City Boardwalk in the summer of 1975 isn't cutting thirteen-year-old Joey a break. His grandparents' hotel, the St Bonaventure, is struggling to bring in business. The city is getting more dangerous by the day. And nobody in Joey's large, busy Jewish family will take him seriously. So when he gets a job offer from mobster Artie Bishop, known as the king of Steel Pier, Joey jumps at the chance to prove himself. Artie treats Joey like 'one of the guys'--someone reliable and strong.But running with Artie's crew means deceiving the people he loves most and crossing lines he never questioned before. When Artie asks Joey for a very dangerous favor that puts Joey's family at risk, Joey must decide what strength really means to him and what price he's willing to pay for it.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Travis Gardner lives to play quarterback. He's a standout QB by middle school, and he's prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University's head coach makes Travis a promise: Travis will have a place on the team, and a scholarship to go with it. He just has to get through high school first. As Travis starts ninth grade, he'll have to earn his teammates' trust and dodge opponents aiming to sack the star quarterback. But his biggest challenge might be staying focused in the face of sudden fame. Because now the pressure is on, and Travis has to prove himself with every pass.'Travis' love for the game . . . seems absolutely authentic. This engaging read will resonate with middle schoolers, especially aspiring athletes.'--Booklist.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A funny and philosophical story in which a duck with a limp and a blind chicken search for adventure and answers to some of life's big questions. By a bestselling author/illustrator pair. With themes of friendship, difference, leadership and courage, this chapter book for independent readers includes full-color illustrations throughout. Thoughtful readers and listeners will enjoy both the bright, funny dialogue and pondering life's big questions, making Duck's Backyard an ideal read-aloud and philosophical conversation starter. A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind chicken stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the chicken; the chicken will steady the duck's wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way--a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The chicken starts to wish she'd taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world. From the author/illustrator pair of the popular Meet at the Ark at Eight. 'A simple story for philosophical listeners, who will ponder the opening statement: 'The goal is in the way'.' Kirkus Reviews Ulrich Hub trained as an actor and now lives in Berlin, Germany. He works as a director for stage and writes plays, screenplays and award-winning children's books. Jörg Mühle studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers. He is the author of internationally bestselling Tickle My Ears, Bathtime for Little Rabbit and Poor Little Rabbit. Translated from the German edition by Helena Kirkby. Praise for Duck's Backyard 'Lyrical and rhythmic, this fast and urgent story is bold about examining the rocky parts of relationships.' Foreword Reviews 'This deceptively simple book's philosophical tone and sophisticated vocabulary make it ideal for older, practiced, and thoughtful readers or listeners (it makes for a solid read-aloud, too).' Kirkus Reviews 'Empowering, heartwarming and inspiring, this story will help children to set goals and believe.' School Reading List 'Absolutely hilarious and philosophical, this is a great chapter book.' Funny favorites of 2022, Readings, Australia 'Possesses a unique charm.' Youth Services Book Review, starred review 'Perseverance, friendship, and imagination at the core, this would make a great read-aloud.' National Library of New Zealand, Best Children's Books of 2023. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Friendship comes in all sizes. Bear loves being big! At the carnival, Bear wants to win a teddy bear as big as she is. Instead, she gets a fish. A very little fish. Bear is so very big and Fish is so very small that Bear worries they have nothing in common. But although Fish might look small, she proves to be bigger than Bear ever thought she could be. And Bear learns that sometimes even a big bear can be small in the big, wide world. With the help of Fish, Bear learns that even though she and Fish are different, they are also a little the same. Gentle, accessible prose by Sandra Nickel is paired with richly textured illustrations by Il Sung Na in this sweet story about accepting others for who they are.Big Bear and Little Fish was named a Charlotte Huck Award Recommended Book by the National Council of Teachers of English. The Charlotte Huck Award recognizes fiction that has the 'potential to transform children''s lives by inviting compassion, imagination, and wonder.'. Na, Il Sung (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A funny and philosophical story in which a duck with a limp and a blind chicken search for adventure and answers to some of life's big questions. By a bestselling author/illustrator pair. With themes of friendship, difference, leadership and courage, this chapter book for independent readers includes full-color illustrations throughout. Thoughtful readers and listeners will enjoy both the bright, funny dialogue and pondering life's big questions, making Duck's Backyard an ideal read-aloud and philosophical conversation starter. A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind chicken stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the chicken; the chicken will steady the duck's wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way--a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The chicken starts to wish she'd taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world. From the author/illustrator pair of the popular Meet at the Ark at Eight. 'A simple story for philosophical listeners, who will ponder the opening statement: 'The goal is in the way'.' Kirkus Reviews Ulrich Hub trained as an actor and now lives in Berlin, Germany. He works as a director for stage and writes plays, screenplays and award-winning children's books. Jörg Mühle studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers. He is the author of internationally bestselling Tickle My Ears, Bathtime for Little Rabbit and Poor Little Rabbit. Translated from the German edition by Helena Kirkby. Praise for Duck's Backyard 'Lyrical and rhythmic, this fast and urgent story is bold about examining the rocky parts of relationships.' Foreword Reviews 'This deceptively simple book's philosophical tone and sophisticated vocabulary make it ideal for older, practiced, and thoughtful readers or listeners (it makes for a solid read-aloud, too).' Kirkus Reviews 'Empowering, heartwarming and inspiring, this story will help children to set goals and believe.' School Reading List 'Absolutely hilarious and philosophical, this is a great chapter book.' Funny favorites of 2022, Readings, Australia 'Possesses a unique charm.' Youth Services Book Review, starred review 'Perseverance, friendship, and imagination at the core, this would make a great read-aloud.' National Library of New Zealand, Best Children's Books of 2023 Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 96 pp. Englisch. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A funny and philosophical story in which a duck with a limp and a blind chicken search for adventure and answers to some of life's big questions. By a bestselling author/illustrator pair. With themes of friendship, difference, leadership and courage, this chapter book for independent readers includes full-color illustrations throughout. Thoughtful readers and listeners will enjoy both the bright, funny dialogue and pondering life's big questions, making Duck's Backyard an ideal read-aloud and philosophical conversation starter. A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind chicken stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the chicken; the chicken will steady the duck's wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way--a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The chicken starts to wish she'd taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world. From the author/illustrator pair of the popular Meet at the Ark at Eight. 'A simple story for philosophical listeners, who will ponder the opening statement: 'The goal is in the way'.' Kirkus Reviews Ulrich Hub trained as an actor and now lives in Berlin, Germany. He works as a director for stage and writes plays, screenplays and award-winning children's books. Jörg Mühle studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers. He is the author of internationally bestselling Tickle My Ears, Bathtime for Little Rabbit and Poor Little Rabbit. Translated from the German edition by Helena Kirkby. Praise for Duck's Backyard 'Lyrical and rhythmic, this fast and urgent story is bold about examining the rocky parts of relationships.' Foreword Reviews 'This deceptively simple book's philosophical tone and sophisticated vocabulary make it ideal for older, practiced, and thoughtful readers or listeners (it makes for a solid read-aloud, too).' Kirkus Reviews 'Empowering, heartwarming and inspiring, this story will help children to set goals and believe.' School Reading List 'Absolutely hilarious and philosophical, this is a great chapter book.' Funny favorites of 2022, Readings, Australia 'Possesses a unique charm.' Youth Services Book Review, starred review 'Perseverance, friendship, and imagination at the core, this would make a great read-aloud.' National Library of New Zealand, Best Children's Books of 2023 96 pp. Englisch. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Some thirty million people have an eating disorder in the United States, and reported cases are only increasing. This is especially true among young people. While many think of eating disorders as only about an individual's relationship to food, the reasons a person develops such a disorder are not just about food. There are complex causes, including genetics, brain chemistry, and life experiences.Impossible beauty standards perpetuated by edited social media photos, exercise training videos targeting 'trouble spots,' and short-term fad diets contribute to the normalization of disordered eating and an unhealthy relationship with one's body. An April 2021 study found that during the first twelve months of the pandemic, there was a 25 percent increase in eating disorder-related hospital admissions for patients between the ages of twelve and eighteen. Not Just about Food outlines the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and other eating disorders. It also describes recovery and treatment options for teens experiencing these harmful disorders.…