Little Mary Goldheart has never been taught the "magic word." No matter how hard she tries, and how rudely she behaves, Mary can't get any of the other kids to share their toys with her! One day, Mary's teacher challenges her to discover the magic word on her own. What she finds is more powerful than she could have ever imagined. An engaging story with full-color pictures. Plus activity pages with puzzles, word games, and more!

This master class in writing children’s and young adult novels will teach you everything you need to know to write and publish a great book. The best children’s and young adult novels take readers on wonderful outward adventures and stirring inward journeys. In The Magic Words, editor Cheryl B. Klein guides writers on an enjoyable and practical-minded voyage of their own, from developing a saleable premise for a novel to finding a dream agent. She delves deep into the major elements of fiction—intention, character, plot, and voice—while addressing important topics like diversity, world-building, and the differences between middle-grade and YA novels. In addition, the book’s exercises, questions, and straightforward rules of thumb help writers apply these insights to their own creative works. With its generous tone and useful tools for story analysis and revision, The Magic Words is an essential handbook for writers of children’s and young adult fiction.

A collection of poems based on songs and stories gathered by Knud Rasmussen on the Fifth Thule Expedition, which recorded Inuit legends about the universe and its creation.

Features the Sesame Street muppets. About manners.

America's most celebrated illustrator couples her many maternal illustrations with special passages from, about, and devoted to moms in this touching and inspiring collection. In the pages of Words for Mothers to Live By, there's something special for every type of mother: new mothers, seasoned mothers, famous and not-so-famous mothers, and even grandmothers. This beautifully produced gift book is the type of inspirational keepsake you'll want to buy for the most important woman in your life.This is the perfect all-occasion gift for any mother. Mary's insights into motherhood cover all ages and stages. Here you will find Abraham Lincoln's famous saying "All that I am or hope to be I owe to my mother," as well as the tender touches of a new mother gazing into the adoring eyes of her newborn child. Mary Engelbreit captures those magic moments and celebrates, encourages, and honors mothers in this wonderful keepsake book.

On a splendid August afternoon Susanna Osbourne is introduced to the most handsome man she has ever seen . . . and instantly feels the icy chill of recognition. Peter Edgeworth, Viscount Whitleaf, is utterly charming—and seemingly unaware that they have met before. With his knowing smile and seductive gaze, Peter acts the rake; but he stirs something in Susanna she has never felt before, a yearning that both frightens and dazzles her. Instantly she knows: this brash nobleman poses a threat to her heart . . . and to the secrets she guards so desperately. From the moment they meet, Peter is drawn to Susanna’s independence, dazzled by her sharp wit—he simply must have her. But the more he pursues, the more Susanna withdraws . . . until a sensual game of thrust-and-parry culminates in a glorious afternoon of passion. Now more determined than ever to keep her by his side, Peter begins to suspect that a tragic history still haunts Susanna. And as he moves closer to the truth, Peter is certain of one thing: he will defy the mysteries of her past for a future with this exquisite creature—all Susanna must do is trust him with the most precious secret of all. . . .

On a tiny island far away, in a sea that ripples with magic, Monty never knows what he might find... Monty, Tawny and friends receive some startling news: Scary Mary and her pirate crew are on their way, looking for a new island to call home. What can they do? There's no way they can hide - especially when Bunchy accidentally turns the whole island stripy with her new magic wand. It's going to take one of Monty's best ideas to save them! An adventurous and delightful new series from beloved author Emily Rodda.