Publisher: Good Press
The Wonder of War on Land by Francis Rolt-Wheeler offers a profound exploration into the complexities, strategies, and marvels of land warfare. Rolt-Wheeler's detailed accounts and analyses provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the art of war, its challenges, and its transformative impact on societies and civilizations.
Learn how to cook while making fantastic snacks, desserts, and meals. With 35 comprehensive recipes and a helpful techniques section, Learn to Cook will teach kids how to prepare a variety of foods, from sandwiches and party snacks to simple dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – there's even a range of lip-smacking desserts! The book starts out with Snacks and Light Meals, where you and your child can make delicious pizza toasts and homemade buttermilk pancakes, as well as nutritious soups and salads. Then there are Proper Meals, such as the oven-baked herby burgers, a comforting pea and parmesan risotto, and even a roast chicken, which is sure to impress any guests. Get your fruit fix with the peach and mascarpone dessert or the raspberry affogato in the Desserts chapter. There are also quick and fun ideas in Party Food, such as chocolate-dipped strawberries and giant cheese straws. If that's not enough, make up your own exciting variations on the recipes – with such simple ideas, you can really get creative in the kitchen! Every dish has step-by-step artworks to guide you and your child, plus a skill level so you can start with quick and easy dishes and move on to more challenging recipes as you become more confident.Show book
“The Irish dialect and vivid watercolor illustrations integrated throughout the story add richness to this charming tale.” —Children’s Literature “Lucky O’Leprechaun is a beautifully illustrated, bright and lively tale.” —The Midwest Book Review “An entertaining addition for the holiday shelves.” —School Library Journal Legend has it that most leprechauns are content spending their days counting their gold and playing tricks on unsuspecting mortals in Ireland, the land of their births. A few have managed, intentionally or not, to find their way to America. This delightful follow-up story to Lucky O’Leprechaun reunites young readers with the O’Sullivan family and the leprechaun who has pestered them since the time of the Vikings. As the O’Sullivan girls make plans to join their parents in the New World, their uncle offers them his most precious (and secret) possession—an ancient box full of valuable Irish treasure! The sisters insist that dear Uncle Paddy keep the treasure for himself, but he—and a certain sneaky leprechaun—have other ideas.Show book
'This book is like sitting beside a giddy 10-and-a-half-year old – it positively fizzes with things that it wants to tell you, right this very minute.' Irish Examiner 'A delightful new heroine for kids who just can't help causing havoc.' Sarah Breen Milly's class has won an All-Ireland Climate Action competition which means they are in with a chance of earning a coveted Green Flag award for their school. Best of all is the competition prize: a private tour of Fota Wildlife Park! Sure, what could possibly go wrong? But from the moment Milly and her friends arrive, chaos and calamity ensue – and of course, Milly is totally not to blame for the butterfly breakout, the giraffe drama or the unfortunate incident on Monkey Island … Could the school lose their Green Flag before it even arrives?Show book
Let's talk about KINDNESS! What does it mean to be kind? Kids will learn the importance of being kind, compassionate, caring, friendly, loving, and respectful of people's differences. In our first story, kids will visit the “Land of Mermaids” and find out what happens with the littlest mermaid doesn't look like any of the other mermaids. There are so many ways to be kind throughout the day, like holding the door open for the person walking behind you. Or, writing a note, or drawing a picture, to give it to someone just because you want to brighten their day. This audiobook gives many wonderful examples of showing kindness and encourages children to make a list of their own ideas. Stories and a fun song “Say ‘Please' and ‘Thank You,'” will encourage children to think about ways to be kind. Remember. . . In a world where you can be anything….BE KIND!Show book
A mysterious music box from the Haunted Museum follows a young girl home in this spooky read by the author of The Titanic Locket. Don’t touch anything in the Haunted Museum! Emma would rather be at her ballet class than at the Haunted Museum, but she can’t miss her best friend’s birthday party. In a spooky exhibit of music boxes, she’s drawn to a particular one, in which a pair of dancers spin slowly to a haunting melody. But that very night, the music box shows up at her door—like it’s following her. Emma dances better than she ever imagined when the music box is playing. But that’s not all. Sometimes the music speeds up, and the dancers seem to move on their own. Emma finds the lid open, music playing, even when she knows she’d shut it before. And then an eye appears in the mirror inside the lid—someone is watching Emma! The more Emma learns about the history of the music box, the more she realizes she needs to break the hold it has over her before it’s too late. But the better she dances when the music plays, the less she wants to! Praise for The Titanic Locket “Hair-raising. . . . Weyn keeps unexpected chills coming. . . . A quick, jittery read.” —Publishers Weekly “Weyn ratchets up the eeriness . . . and quickly builds to a stormy climax.” —Kirkus ReviewsShow book
Kids will love this sweet story/song combination as they listen to “This Little Pig,” and follow along word-for-word in the adorably illustrated eBook. Little ones will enjoy the silly lyrics as they listen to “This little pig called wee-wee-wee…all the way home.” This adorable story/song encourages learning through music and introduces children to important early literacy skills they will need for the school years ahead. With this perfect combination of education and entertainment, kids and parents alike will enjoy reading and singing “This Little Pig” over and over again!Show book
