Kitten And The Night Watchman

Author : John Sullivan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481461924

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Kitten and the Night Watchman by John Sullivan Pdf

Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award and the Margaret Wise Brown Prize SELECTED AS A BEST BOOK OF 2018 BY THE BOSTON GLOBE, KIRKUS REVIEWS, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND BOOKPAGE “Empathetic, poetic, and a joy to look at, cute kitty and all.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This quiet, understated book contains a wealth of emotions.” –The Horn Book (starred review) “[Illustrator] Yoo sets a lovely mood, taking readers from sunset to dawn through washes of orange, pink, and blue, the watchman’s compassionate demeanor assuring them that all’s well.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Yoo’s textured, serene artwork in beautiful saturated tones perfectly complements Sullivan’s lines and conveys a beauty in the night and the construction site that readers might otherwise miss.” —Booklist (starred review) “This soft, gentle story is a perfect bedtime story for lovers of trucks and construction equipment, cats, and nighttime wanders.” —BCCB (starred review) A stray kitten changes the way the watchman sees nighttime in this tender book based on a true story, illustrated by Strictly No Elephants artist Taeeun Yoo. The night watchman hugs his wife and kids and drives to work. All night he is alone. Every hour he makes his rounds. He sees the stars twinkling. He hears the sounds of the night: ki-DEE ki-DEE ki-DEE shhhhheeeeeEEEERRRROOOOooooommmmmm Woof! Woof! Woof! Meeeoooow. When he is joined by a stray kitten, the night suddenly seems different. Has the kitten found a new home? Kitten and the Night Watchman is inspired by the true story of author John Sullivan meeting a stray cat while working as a night watchman. The cat, Beebe, was John’s companion for seventeen years.

Author : Michael Kelly
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780956841414

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Night Watchman by Michael Kelly Pdf

Michael Kelly is warm and compassionate writer. He is a man who left school early in life to pursue the trade of a ships carpenter. He writes about the passion and humour of people in a time gone by.His short stories are descriptive and as warm as the fire in the grate. He brings to life the memories of the night watchman, and the tenderness of Mary Ann.

Author : Chuck Jones
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1578067294

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Chuck Jones by Chuck Jones Pdf

Interviews with the legendary Warner Bros. artist who helped shaped the history of American animation

Author : Lijun Sun
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000740509

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The History of Chinese Animation I by Lijun Sun Pdf

China has been one of the first countries to develop its own aesthetic for dynamic images and to create animation films with distinctive characteristics. In recent years, however, and subject to the influence of Western and Japanese animation, the Chinese animation industry has experienced several new stages of development, prompting the question as to where animation in China is heading in the future. This book describes the history, present and future of China’s animation industry. The author divides the business’s 95-year history into six periods and analyses each of these from an historical, aesthetic, and artistic perspective. In addition, the book focuses on representative works; themes; directions; artistic styles; techniques; industrial development; government support policies; business models; the nurturing of education and talent; broadcasting systems and animation. Scholars and students who are interested in the history of Chinese animation will benefit from this book and it will appeal additionally to readers interested in Chinese film studies.

Author : Lijun Sun
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000416275

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The History of Chinese Animation by Lijun Sun Pdf

China has been one of the first countries to develop its own aesthetic for dynamic images and to create animation films with distinctive characteristics. In recent years, however, and subject to the influence of Western and Japanese animation, the Chinese animation industry has experienced several new stages of development, prompting the question as to where animation in China is heading in the future. This book describes the history, present and future of China’s animation industry. The author divides the business’s 95-year history into six periods and analyses each of these from an historical, aesthetic, and artistic perspective. In addition, the book focuses on representative works; themes; directions; artistic styles; techniques; industrial development; government support policies; business models; the nurturing of education and talent; broadcasting systems and animation. Scholars and students who are interested in the history of Chinese animation will benefit from this book and it will appeal additionally to readers interested in Chinese film studies.

Author : Joyce Keeling
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440876462

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New Standards-Based Lessons for the Busy Elementary School Librarian by Joyce Keeling Pdf

This book provides targeted and invaluable help for the busy elementary school librarian and the science teacher as they work together to design and co-teach library-based lessons guided by the Next Generation Science Standards, English Literacy Common Core Standards, and the new AASL Standards. All standards are cited in easy-to-use reproducible lessons. Energy-packed and interactive lessons are coordinated to common elementary science curricula at the grade level indicated and are also adaptable and usable as template lessons as needed. Necessary handouts and other tools, with current lists of recommended resources, are provided. Elementary school librarians and classroom teachers as well as curriculum coordinators, elementary reading, social studies, and science instructors will find value in this collection of lessons. The highly rated materials recommended in the resource lists are valuable for aiding librarians in collection development to support new and current standards.

Author : Nancy J. Keane
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780897899888

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The Big Book of Children's Reading Lists by Nancy J. Keane Pdf

Use these 100 handy reproducible book lists to instantly create hand-outs for teachers and parents (as well as for older readers), to add to your newsletter, or to post on your Web site or bulletin board. Based on the most common needs of educators and librarians who work with young readers, these lists focus on new titles, as well as classics that are still in print and readily available for purchase. Fiction and nonfiction titles for ages 5-14 are covered. Bibliographic information and a brief description are given for each title. A dozen bookmarks are also included. This is a great time-saving tool and a good source for finding extended reading lists and read-alikes! Looking for folktales from China for elementary children? An informational children's book for a middle school science class? A list of books on the topic of compassion? A sampling of ABC books? These lists and more can be found in Nancy Keane's treasury of great reading lists for children. This versatile guide provides reproducible book lists based on the most common needs of educators and librarians who work with young readers. There are lists for standard curriculum areas (e.g., math, social studies, science), other areas of study such as character education and values, genres (e.g., pop-up, memoirs, ABC books), themes (e.g., animals, food, sports), and read-alikes (on bookmarks). You'll find 100 reproducible lists of fiction and nonfiction books for ages 5-14 (elementary/middle) that you can use to create hand-outs for teachers and parents (as well as for older readers), put in your newsletter, or post on your Web site or bulletin board. Focus is on new titles and classics that are still in print and readily available for purchase. On each list, titles are grouped according to grade level. Room to customize with your library logo or clipart is provided on each reproducible sheet. Bibliographic information and a brief description are given for each title. A dozen bookmarks are also included. This is a great time-saving tool and a good source for finding extended reading lists and read-alikes! Grades K-8.

Author : Caroline Fuller
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066339524934

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The alley cat's kitten by Caroline Fuller Pdf

"The alley cat's kitten" by Caroline Fuller. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : John Sullivan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534471337

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Ethan and the Strays by John Sullivan Pdf

From the award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman comes a heartwarming picture book about a young boy who finds joy in rescuing and caring for stray cats. On the way to school, Ethan notices some stray kittens in the alleyway. He wants to look after them, but his dad has a strict no-pet policy. Still, with the help of his older brother, Ethan does what he can to rescue the kittens and realizes that caring for something else can bring great joy. This hopeful story is based on the author’s real-life experiences rescuing stray animals.

Author : Lizzie Lane
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781802807875

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War Orphans by Lizzie Lane Pdf

“If at all possible, send or take your household animals into the country in advance of an emergency. If you cannot place them in the care of neighbours, it really is kindest to have them destroyed." Joanna Ryan’s father has gone off to war, leaving her in the care of her step-mother, a woman more concerned with having a good time than being any sort of parent to her. But then she finds a puppy, left for dead, and Joanna becomes determined to save him, sharing her meagre rations with him. But, in a time of war, pets are only seen as an unnecessary burden and she is forced to hide her new friend, Harry, from her step-mother and the authorities. With bombs falling over Bristol and with the prospect of evacuation on the horizon, can they stay together and keep each other safe? A gripping, heartwarming historical saga from bestselling author Lizzie Lane. Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

Author : Laura Lee Hope
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781625589118

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The Bobbsey Twins In and Out by Laura Lee Hope Pdf

The Bobbsey Twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the longest-running series of children's novels. The books related the adventures of the children of the middle-class Bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins: Bert and Nan, who where 12 years old, and Flossie and Freddie, who where six. Share the stories of your childhood with your children and grandchildren! Here are the original Bobbsey Twin adventures.

Author : Laura Lee Hope
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791041827282

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The Bobbsey Twins by Laura Lee Hope Pdf

" The Bobbsey Twins is a beloved children's book series written by Laura Lee Hope. The series revolves around the adventures of two sets of twins: Nan and Bert, the older siblings, and Flossie and Freddie, the younger siblings. The Bobbsey Twins are a loving and close-knit family, living in the bustling city of Lakeport. Throughout the series, the Bobbsey Twins find themselves in various exciting situations and mysteries to solve. From their everyday escapades at home to their travels and encounters with new friends, each story is filled with fun, curiosity, and valuable life lessons. The Bobbsey Twins' adventures take them on journeys to places like the seashore, the countryside, and even on exciting trips to distant lands. They explore nature, encounter different cultures, and learn about the world around them. The series is known for its engaging storytelling, vivid descriptions, and relatable characters. Laura Lee Hope skillfully weaves together the joys and challenges of family life, friendship, and personal growth. Young readers are captivated by the Twins' spirit of adventure, their resilience, and their ability to solve mysteries through teamwork and ingenuity. The Bobbsey Twins series has entertained generations of children, providing wholesome and enjoyable reading experiences. It celebrates the magic of childhood, the power of imagination, and the importance of love and togetherness in a family."

Author : Stephen Deas
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101575499

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The Order of the Scales by Stephen Deas Pdf

Having survived Jehal's betrayal, former Queen Zafir is determined to take back control of the kingdom. To that end, she seizes Jehal's wife and son as hostages. Desperate to save his queen and his heir, Jehal makes a tentative peace with the dragons of the north, and prepares to fly against his enemies. But as politics throw the realms of men into turmoil, a far greater danger threatens. The dragons are awakening from the spells cast upon them, and returning to their native fury. They are out for revenge. And that revenge will be brutal.

Author : Longfellow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBS:UBBS-00125681

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Voices of the Night by Longfellow Pdf

Author : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015089259025

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Voices of the night, etc by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Pdf