There is bad luck, good luck, and making your own luck--which is exactly what Summer must do to save her family in this winner of the National Book Award by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata. Summer knows that kouun means "good luck" in Japanese, and this year her family has none of it. Just when she thinks nothing else can possibly go wrong, an emergency whisks her parents away to Japan--right before harvest season. Summer and her little brother, Jaz, are left in the care of their grandparents, who come out of retirement in order to harvest wheat and help pay the bills. The...
There is bad luck, good luck, and making your own luck--which is exactly what Summer must do to save her family in this winner of the National Book Aw...
Capture the essence of the forest with Drawing Trees and Leaves.
Trees are a perennially inspiring subject for artists. Think of their beautiful multicolored leaves in the fall, or the way the snow settles on their branches in the winter. Start by learning how to identify trees and leaves, their benefit and life stages, the oldest trees, famous forests, and other fascinating aspects and phases of growth. Then, use this inspiration paired with charming prompts to draw the diverse beauty of these endlessly captivating and beautiful subjects.
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Capture the essence of the forest with Drawing Trees and Leaves.
Trees are a perennially inspiring subject for artists. Think o...
Being able to write candidly and clearly has never been more important. In today's economy, a growing number of jobs require us to connect with others and share information -- actions we accomplish mostly through writing. Yet many of us haven't yet discovered a writing process or a voice that will allow us to be heard. We procrastinate until a deadline looms. We research too little -- or too much. We use language that is unclear or overwrought or both. In short, we are consciously or subconsciously hiding. Writing Without Hiding helps you illuminate and overcome these tendencies. It offers...
Being able to write candidly and clearly has never been more important. In today's economy, a growing number of jobs require us to connect with others...
Be inspired by this fun compilation sketchbook of four favorite volumes from Quarry Books' 20 Ways series
Designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun, each spread features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of 135 themes, over 3600 drawings total From trees and flowers to animals and sea creatures and everything in between. Don't worry, there's tons of room for you to draw your own versions of these amazing doodles right on the pages.
This is not a step-by-step technique book - within the pages you'll...
Be inspired by this fun compilation sketchbook of four favorite volumes from Quarry Books' 20 Ways series
-Do you have a favorite sound?- little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, -The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence.- But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall Where is silence? Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all.
-Do you have a favorite sound?- little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, -The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence.- But Yos...
