Bacon Bits: Poems and Notes is a raw, introspective collection of poetry by Donald Marriott, composed in the wake of a life-changing stroke. The work is divided into two parts ‘Bacon’ and ‘Bits’-and reflects a spontaneous prose style reminiscent of Jack Kerouac, while drawing inspiration from Pete Townshend’s inclusive, emotive writing and Bob Dylan’s lyrical storytelling. Themes include anxiety, love, gratitude, memory, and the passage of time. The collection is intended to connect deeply...

Teach kids that they can be scientists in their everyday lives!This is a kids’ book about being a scientist. Are you curious? Do you ask "why" a lot? Do you like discovering new things? Then I have a secret for you…you may be a scientist!This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what it’s like to be a scientist – and why it’s such a fascinating and fulfilling job. The author – who is a scientist himself – talks about what being a scientist is all ...

Did you know that the oldest riddle was written 4,000 years ago? That's a long time! This jolly joke book is full of riddles, limericks, and tongue twisters for kids to giggle their way through. Little jokesters will practice problem-solving skills and reading aloud as they run through ridiculous riddles and rhymes!

Based on the well-loved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, set in ancient China. When the emperor finds a little nightingale in the forest, he loves her beautiful song and they become friends. But what will he learn when he replaces her with a clockwork alternative?The Emperor and the Nightingale is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently....

**'**A masterpiece of nostalgia, magic and warm-hearted storytelling... [It] will keep 4+ year olds enchanted for hours' School Reading ListCosta and Carnegie winning author and artist's timeless, enchanting picture book, about shopping with the fairies in Silverbell Street.In Silverbell Street the shops are always open, if you believe in fairies. You can buy a cloak of invisibility or magic lamp, an umbrella that will transport you to the stars, e...

Help your kid understand what anger means and how to deal with it in healthy and positive ways.Anger is a part of life—but we never really talk about it other than to say don't be angry. This is why, too often, kids don't fully understand what they're feeling or what to do about it. That's why this book is here! To help kids understand what it means to feel angry and how to manage and process their anger in healthy and helpful ways that might even inspire positive ...

Are you a beginner who wants to play Christmas songs, hymns, folksongs,and spirituals but have never played music or cannot read sheet music?Don't worry!With our simple, picture-based sheet music, you can start playing immediately.The songs and melodies have been adapted especially for beginners,using number-coded circles instead of musical staff or notes.The sheet music is suitable for 10-17 note kalimbas and the most modern kalimbasalread...

Shame doesn't make us less, just human.This is a book about shame. Yep, that messy thing we all carry but we all like to hide. But shame is such an important topic to talk about, especially with kids. Because guess what? They feel it all the time. And they just don't know how to talk about it. Because even grownups don't know how to talk about it. Shame doesn't make us anything less than enough. It just makes us human.

This book seeks to open up a conversation about how important it is to love yourself.This is a kids’ book about self-love. What do you see when you look in the mirror? Often, we notice the things that make us feel different or that we don't like. But practicing self-love can help us see what makes us uniquely awesome!This book was made to teach kids aged 5-9 how to choose their thoughts, manage their perspectives, and feel comfortable and happy with themsel...

This book is a continuation of my first book, Collection of Poetry: Lifes Reflections. The meaning of these poems can have a powerful impact if read correctly and taken to heart. I hope to continue to touch the hearts of readers as they relate these poems to their lives.

Hope is an irreplaceable, never-ending thing which exists in and around all of us.What does it mean to have hope? Hope is trusting that good things are possible, no matter the circumstances. It's also something we all have inside and can give to those around us. Hope is a powerful choice we can make to bring about change, healing, and light to the world we all share.

Twin sisters Neecy and Nay Nay use their green thumbs to plant a garden in this hilarious, heartwarming chapter book series celebrating Black joy, sisterhood, family, and friendship.When Big Mama is chosen to run the community garden, Neecy and Nay Nay put themselves in charge of their very own kids' garden! They're going to learn all about gardening, including weeding, planting, composting, and taking care of the living creatures in the soil. But nothing seems to ...