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Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. When Alfons the alligator steals somebody's hat, then it's time for a game of Alligator-Keep-Away.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. In this delightful alphabet book, author Nancy Raines Day introduces children to the lively world of alphabeasts--an orchestra of fantastical musical creatures created by wacky combinations of animals and instruments. The safari begins with A is for alliguitar, who has his own picks and continues to Z is for zebrass, getting their kicks. Award-winning artist Herb Leonhard adds his zany illustrations featuring the alphabeasts romping and riffing through a swamp, a luau, a circus, a church, and other fanciful scenarios as they make their way to the concert stage. Creative musical adventures abound in these colorful pages! Nancy Raines Day writes for educational publishers and mentors young writers through the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her first children's book, The Lion's Whiskers: An Ethiopian Folktale, was hailed by the New York Times as one of five notable picture books of the year. She earned a BA in journalism from the University of Michigan and an MA in literacy journalism from Syracuse University. A member of the Authors Guild, Day lives with her husband and three cats on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Her second book with Pelican, Way Down Below Deep, reflects her love of the ocean. Herb Leonhard received a BFA in illustration from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. His award-winning work has appeared in D Magazine, among other publications. He is also the illustrator of Pelican's Way Out West on My Little Pony, St. Patrick and the Three Brave Mice, A Southern Child's Garden of Verses, Leonardo's Monster, I Know a Librarian Who Chewed on a Word, Runaway Beignet, and Hercules on the Bayou. Leonhard lives in Prosser, Washington. Herb Leonhard (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. When someone mysteriously takes bites from Lydia's birthday cupcakes, the whole class suspects the new kid, whose name not even the teacher, Mr. Eliot, can remember. But Kevin O'Malley is the only one who knows how to get Lucky to stop playing pranks and help the children with their homework.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. By achieving what the author terms ever-cool status, brands are able to gain young customers for life.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The greedy spider gets what's coming!Long ago, all spiders were as round as the sun--and Anansi was the roundest of all. Anansi was very clever, but he was also very lazy, and he loved to eat. One day, hungry Anansi travels from village to village to eat with them. Each village asks Anansi to help make the food, but he would rather be lazy. Anansi leaves one end of a silken string from his web with each village, ties the other end around his waist, and asks the villagers to tug the string when the food is ready. He goes to another village, and another, and another . . . What will happen when all the food is done? This lively retelling of the Ghanaian folktale will delight all readers from ages 1 to 110.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. In 1941, Tuskegee, Alabama, was selected as the site of an important new development in military training. For the first time, black Americans were to be allowed to serve their country as members of the United States Army Air Corps. During its five-year history, Tuskegee Army Air Field was home to almost 1,000 African-American pilots. More than 10,000 black men and women served as their vital support personnel. Together, they filled the ranks of the 99th Fighter Squadron, the 332nd Fighter Group, and the 477th Bombardment Group. Their remarkable achievements at home and overseas destroyed stereotypes and helped to bring about the eventual integration of the United States military. Under the harsh restrictions of segregation, the African-Americans both trained and served together, and in this forced isolation, developed unbreakable bonds .…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. On the Emerald Isle, Hallowe'en becomes even trickier, courtesy of three good-for-nothing goblins.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Everywhere we went, everybody told me, 'Loooove the baby!'This story could well become a favorite for children who are grappling with accepting a new baby into the family.--School Library JournalSteven Layne is one of our favorite teachers--and authors . . . Love the Baby is a clever take on sibling jealousy when a new baby comes home.--Teaching K-8Layne's take on the familiar theme is sweet and direct enough even for very young children to grasp.--BooklistWhen Baby arrives on the scene, the new big brother's transition from only child to sibling is not an easy one. As he pretends to do what family and friends are all suggesting--love the baby--his misery mounts! But when Baby needs a hero in the night, big brother saves the day and discovers, to his great surprise, that he really does love the baby after all.A chance meeting in 2004 led to instant friendship for Steven Layne and Ard Hoyt. Now, these experienced fathers have teamed up for a story of sibling rivalry and redemption that is both hilarious and heartwarming. Ard Hoyt (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Your roadmap to Jewish life in South Florida! A rich history and Jewish cultural tradition lie beneath the surface of South Florida. Beyond the stereotype of elderly Jews visiting sunny beaches, Florida boasts a distinctive Jewish population. The area is inhabited by Ashkenazi Jews, Sephardic Jews with roots in Spain or Turkey, and those from Cuba and other Latin American countries. This cultural mingling makes the Jewish way of life in South Florida so unique, featuring synagogues and eateries from Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and Miami. More than simply a travel guide, this book approaches each profiled location as an opportunity to bring to light the culture of the Jews that have made South Florida their home.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Dirk and his friends have spent their entire lives in hiding because of their racial identities. Now they must make a dangerous journey into the past with the hope of restoring the worlds natural timeline. Each of them has special powers that they will use to conquer The Merger.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. From jig to shamrock and from bodhran to Yeats, learn all about the stories and legends behind the annual celebration of St. Patrick's Day. It's all here, from A to Z.What does the shamrock represent, and why is it associated with St. Patrick? What great Irish poet featured St. Patrick in one of his most famous poems? What is one of the best-known legends about St. Patrick? These questions and many more are answered while exploring the magic of the Emerald Isle.Beverly Barras Vidrine is a member of the Writers' Guild of Acadiana and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She is also the author of A Mardi Gras Dictionary, A Christmas Dictionary, Easter Day Alphabet, and Halloween Alphabet, all published by Pelican. Patrick Soper is a member of the Society of Illustrators, and he is a popular textbook illustrator. Mr. Soper is also the illustrator of A Mardi Gras Dictionary and A Christmas Dictionary, as well as Night Thief, Mardi Gras in the Country, and Cajun Folktales, all published by Pelican.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. In this captivating debut, Belfast native Stephen Rea crafts a story of sportsmanship and strength built around an unusual pub soccer team in the heart of New Orleans. Set against the dark backdrop of Hurricane Katrina, this luminous and infinitely inviting memoir traces the affecting stories of Rea and his hilarious and dynamic friends and teammates. Comprised primarily of ex-pats over the age of 35, Finn McCool's Football Club boasts a dynamic mix of idiosyncratic personalities. From Macca, the team's Scottish coach and a hard-drinking ex-professional player, to its outspoken South African landscape gardener/striker Benji, each character comes vibrantly to life in Rea's fresh and frank prose. Hilarious moments and poignant reflections shine with equal intensity throughout this multifarious work, which captures the individual experiences of the Finn's players in the wake of Katrina. A literary memoir, soccer story, and tale of survival and resolve, this work is an indefatigable tribute to a city and its residents who determined to play on after their lives were all but washed away.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. This book is an entertaining guide for children to fish of all shapes, sizes, and habits. It provides all the basic information on classes, orders, and genera of fish as well as their breeding, feeding, and mating habits. This vibrantly illustrated book is a great addition to any classroom and gift for anyone who wants to learn about the creatures that inhabit much of our world.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. What do you do when your breakfast comes to life?Kole's Nana is definitely a little bit magic: at her house, the Tooth Fairy always visits, Santa eats all the cookies, and the Easter Bunny leaves huge eggs. So when Nana cooks her special green-dyed, dinosaur-shaped pancakes for breakfast, Kole knows something amazing will happen. No sooner does Nana step out of the room than Kole hears a ferocious roar from his plate and his green dinosaur pancakes become huge green dinosaurs! With hilarious pictures by debut teen illustrator Mason Sibley and a recipe for making your very own green dinosaur pancakes (magical transformations not guaranteed), this prehistoric, prandial adventure is a tasty part of a complete breakfast.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Caring for a rambunctious Labrador puppy helps an elderly lady meet her young neighbors and make friends in her community.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Buddy and Buck Bunion not only lack in the brains department, but they are worthless rascals as well. Granny Gert straightens them out by threatening to sic Mad Dog on them if they don't behave. But when the Bunion Brothers both fall for Granny's granddaughter, Starla Scissors, the trouble really begins. Joe Kulka (illustratore). …

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Big Brother finds out that not all babies are the same. Big Brother learns that not all little siblings are the same when his parents bring home a baby girl. He thinks he learned all about babies when Little Brother was small. However, Sister is very different. Other things are different too. Big Brother is old enough now to help keep an eye on the baby when Mommy and Daddy are busy and watching after Sister is not as easy as it sounds. But despite all the trouble she causes, Sister finds her way into Brother's heart, and that is where she will stay. Hoyt, Ard (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Where in the world can children hear jazz, gospel, and blues and eat shrimp po boys and strawberry snowballs? Jazz Fest in New Orleans.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Where in the world can children hear jazz, gospel, and blues and eat shrimp po boys and strawberry snowballs? Jazz Fest in New Orleans.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Where in the world can children hear jazz, gospel, and blues and eat shrimp po boys and strawberry snowballs? Jazz Fest in New Orleans.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. When Alfons the alligator steals somebody's hat, then it's time for a game of Alligator-Keep-Away.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Buddy and Buck Bunion not only lack in the brains department, but they are worthless rascals as well. Granny Gert straightens them out by threatening to sic Mad Dog on them if they don't behave. But when the Bunion Brothers both fall for Granny's granddaughter, Starla Scissors, the trouble really begins. Joe Kulka (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Cajun cooking is a melting pot of flavors. From gumbo simmered all afternoon on the stove, to Jambalaya aux Ecrive (Crawfish Jambalaya), to sweet pralines for dessert, the recipes of La Cuisine Cajun reflect the creative Cajun tradition. La Cuisine Cajun will have you cooking like a true Cajun -- no matter what your ancestry! A complete cookbook, it contains recipes that are a pleasure to prepare, with clear instructions to guide every cook, from novices to gourmets. After each recipe, author Jude Theriot offers a bit of lagniappe (something extra) -- tips about freezing, storing, and serving. A calorie count is also included for all recipes. While La Cuisine Cajun is not a diet cookbook, this unique feature is helpful for calorie watchers. Try Crawfish Bisque, Baked Trout Vermilion, Quick Turkey Jambalaya, Cajun French Fries, and Pain Perdu (Lost Bread or French toast), and youll begin to explore the possibilities La Cuisine Cajun has to offer.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Known as the king of Cajun dine and dance halls, Mulate's has been a cornerstone of Cajun country's proudest traditions of food, music, and good times since the 1980s. From the restaurant's humble beginnings in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, to its stature as the quintessential Cajun restaurant in New Orleans, Mulate's welcomes families, tourists, and Cajun-music fans from around the world with its vibrant atmosphere and authentic southern Louisiana food.Written by founder and owner Kerry Bouttï¿1/2's daughter and current Mulate's manager, Recipes from Mulate's contains simple recipes for bringing a bit of Cajun culture into your kitchen. Since so much of the joie de vivre of the restaurant is rooted in love of family and tradition, this cookbook contains a compilation of recipes served at the restaurant as well as recipes gathered from the author's own family members.Now you can try your hand at customer favorites such as blackened alligator, Mulate's crabmeat stuffing, Zydeco Gumbo, crawfish ï¿1/2touffï¿1/2e, Mulate's homemade bread pudding, and more. With an introduction on the restaurant's history, the only thing missing here is the sound of the accordion. After cooking your meal at home, try your hand at Cajun dancing or organize a Cajun dinner party and host your own fais do-do!Author Monique Bouttï¿1/2 Christina began working for Mulate's as a hostess while in college. After working in nearly every role in the restaurant over the next two years, she decided to leave school and pursue her love of the restaurant business full time. In 2001, with her role as general manager firmly established, she returned to school and completed her BS in accounting at Louisiana State University. She now runs the New Orleans restaurant with her husband, Murphy.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. J is for Jefferson and S is for signatures in this illustrated children's picture book that traces the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence and its subsequent profound impact. Unlike alphabet books that string together unrelated facts, this one actually tells the story of how our nation's founding document came to be. Johnson, Layne (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A childrens biography of the beloved Impressionist, illustrated with the artists own works. Though remembered for her signature pieces of loving moments captured between a mother and child, Mary Cassatt was anything but conventional. This book chronologically portrays her lifelong artistic journey from her days as a child living abroad to her earned success as the only female American member of the French Impressionists. Her biography shows how one girls lifelong dream to become an artist came true due to an independent spirit, determination, and commitment to her craft. Cassatts own paintings, 19 of which are included here, demonstrate her various techniques and show how she developed a unique style combining admiration for the old masters with inspiration from the Impressionists.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. LYLE SAXON'S TIMELES impressions of colorful New Orleans, first recorded more than half a century ago, not only reveal inherent mystery and frivolity, but also recall the city's elaborate history, spanning more than two cen-turies and three cultures.The various aspects of the French, Spanish, and Creole societies, which continue to define today's city, are documented here through wide-ranging vignettes of daily life and elaborate rituals. A view of the Creole courtyard, an account of the first settlers, and a glimpse of the Zulu parade are typical of the many episodes from which the spirit of the city emerges.The great charm and spirit of the city that care forgot are reflected vividly in the quaint sketches of E. H. Suydam. He portrays the timeless and exotic aspects of New Orleans, along with the carefree atmosphere that lingers today.Saxon's wonderful tales of the city and its people chronicle the splendor, vivacity, and excitement that have always characterized New Orleans. This spirit not only has endured in the decades since Saxon's time, but con-tinues to flourish today.Saxon is also the author of Old Louisiana, Gumbo Ya- Ya, Lafitte the Pirate, and Children of Strangers, all of which have also been reprinted by Pelican Publishing Company. E. H. Suydam (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. J is for Jefferson and S is for signatures in this illustrated children's picture book that traces the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence and its subsequent profound impact. Unlike alphabet books that string together unrelated facts, this one actually tells the story of how our nation's founding document came to be. Johnson, Layne (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. You not gonna taste this little beignet! --Beignet Boy In the heart of New Orleans lives a baker named Marcel who makes the most delicious beignets in the entire city. While his heart is filled with kindness, his home is cold and lonely. To repay some gratitude, a mysterious stranger grants Marcel a wish with his magic bag of sugar in this Louisiana-flavored retelling of The Gingerbread Man. Out of the sugared pastry pops the beignet boy! With a penchant for trouble, he zips down Canal Street, through Jackson Square, and into the French Market. His hilarious antics and New Orleans cultural icons are scattered like powdered sugar on the deliciously re-spun story. This tale will delight readers of all ages. Illustrator Herb Leonhard brings this little beignet to life with a mischievous grin and a sprinkle of sugar. His images of New Orleans dance across the pages, bringing a true taste of the city to the story. Author Connie Collins Morgan draws upon her memories of life in Louisiana--and her favorite treats--to make this retelling stand apart from the rest with an infectious jazz beat and the sweet aroma of magic sugar. Connie Collins Morgan grew up with her Cajun family in Lafayette, Louisiana. The nearby bayous provided a rich environment for her imaginative mind, while her cultural upbringing provided inspiration for her fancies. Her delight in the power of words led her to a degree in elementary education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and then to an MFA in children's literature from Hollins University. It was at Hollins that she began to explore her childhood fantasies and turn them into fully developed tales. Morgan teaches in Middletown, Maryland. She and her husband live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia near their children.…