Perfect - Barry the Fish with Fingers as an interactive puppet book. Join in as he plays tickle hide-and-seek with his ocean friends - and you operate the bright blue puppet through the holes in each page. A fun storyline with an octopus, starfish, crabs, angelfish and seahorses to spot. This is a lovely way for children to learn about colours and counting with a popular character.
Simple, bright, colourful, uncluttered - all the requirements of a first book.There is more than just counting in this big sturdy board book - the book starts with the things you can count on your body - 1, 2 and 10, with numbers and pictures up to 10 opposite. After that, 1 to 12, then lots of counting questions - excellent for discussion and imcreasing vocabulary, as well as for early number skills. Then there are 100 chicks to count. A good extension of the straightforward counting book.
This humorous story with its gentle rhyming text is a lovely way to help you explain to your child just what is going on in Mummy's 'tummy house' when a new baby is expected. The colourful pictures are full of detail, giving mum plenty of opportunity to sit down and rest whilst sharing the book. It's a straightforward way to explain a complicated concept to a young child and the sturdy board pages of this edition make it a book that can be read over and over again. Reassuring with just enough information for small children. An excellent book for all families expecting a second (or more) baby.
The fun starts with the cover of this touch and feel book, with the puppy's soft cold black nose. Lots more textures to explore inside - fluffy ears, furry spots, a fluffy coat, a sparkly collar and a smart tartan coat. What shall we call the puppy? Catchy rhyming text makes this fun to read aloud, and little ones will enjoy searching for the textures. Bright colourful pictures and sturdy pages - ideal for early learners.
Capitalise on children's enthusiasm for the TV show by introducing a story about Makka Pakka, Upsy Daisy and Igglepiggle. They all have favourite things, which your little one can spot through the peep-holes - but try to guess first! Enjoy the rhyming text together, then let your child explore. Brightly coloured pictures have 10 Pontipines hiding for added learning fun.
This is a generously sized book full of exciting textures to explore.THere are lots of textures on each page and the finger trails which run right through the book will intrigue young children. There's a hole to peep through (or to use to help turn the pages!) on every page. Packed with familiar words and pictures, the book offers great opportunities for adults to discuss everyday life with children. There are flaps to lift and a ladybird (what else!) to spot on each page. A book packed with fun and learning opportunities.
Giggles are guaranteed as your child creates some weird and wonderful creatures with this split page mix and match book. And it's not just the pictures that mix together to create humour - you can create some very funny bits of text too - 'cheeky pig wiggles and jiggles and perches on the barntayd roof'! The pictures are bright and colourful and the text is entertaining. Great fun!
More colourful and strange creatures to create - this time, they are jungle creatures. The sturdy board pages will withstand lots of enthusiastic mixing and matching! There are a hundred hilarious combinations, so it will be a long time before your child has tried them all out. That means the book is great value, as there's hours of entertainment.
Baby Goes...Ahhhhh. Baby Goes...Baaaaa. Baby Goes...Cuckoo! This is a delightful book that encourages children and adults to have fun exploring sounds and voices together! An excellent way to support the early development of speech, as making sounds is fundamental to learning to talk. The bright pictures are full of interest, so there's lenty of opportunity to discuss what is happening, as well as enjoying making the sounds with your little one. And after all the effort, there's a sleepy ending.
Twelve of the childhood favourites are here, in this generously sized book. The lovely soft padded cover is very appealing and the card pages are sturdy enough for lots of re-reading. The applique-style illustrations are delightfully out of the ordinary, and they contain plenty to notice and discuss. Each nursery rhyme has a full colour picture as well as a decorated page with the rhyme. A lovely first nursery rhyme book.
It's a busy day in the jungle! Find out what the baby jungle animals - zebra, monkey, giraffe, lion and parrot - and their daddies like to do best together. Soft characters to touch and feel, with lots of little pieces of texture to keep little fingers exploring, combined with tabs to help little fingers open the pages make this an ideal book for little ones. Friendly animals will appeal to young children.
This time, it's the farmyard friends who have their turn to show how to be just like mummy. The tabs(which show the animal on their page) to open the pages are perfect for little fingers which haven't quite got the dexterity to open normal books - it's a lovely way to make sure babies can 'read' books all by themselves. I like the fact there are lots of areas of texture on each page. Babies will love these books!
A fun sound book for young children. Join the five members of the dinosaur rock 'n' roll band, as they play different instruments and practise their special moves. There's a sound for each instrument and it's a counting book too. The catchy rhyming text is good to read aloud and there's a surprise pop-up ending. Bright and colourful, this will have children dancing along to the tunes, and hopefully making up their own moves too. I like the fact that this has board pages, so even young children can enjoy the book without damaging it. Lots of fun in one book.
It's a big step when yout little one goes for his very first sleepover - even if it's to Granny's house. Help prepare your child by helping Teddy to pack his case and build up anticipation and excitement. Play hide-and-seek by lifting the flaps to help Teddy find everything he will need for his stay and then use pull-down lists to test your child's memory - a fun way to learn early skills. And there's a wonderful surprise at the end - Teddy's case with everything in it. Plenty to do and talk about, this book is a refreshing change from the norm.
An interesting and unusual concept, which gives children the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings by swivelling the face on each page to express happiness or disagreement. An excellent and non-threatening way to encourage discussion and the sharing of thoughts. A good ethnic mix of children is a feature too. Try Teddy or Train? (Pick & Choose), Bath or Bed? (Pick & Choose) or Wind or Rain? (Pick & Choose) as well - each title is based on concepts familiar to toddlers, and which form the basis of their first efforts at decision making.
Introduce your baby to the fun of books in the relaxed atmosphere of bathtime with this entertaining bath book from Child's Play. Colourful pictures show a range of friendly animals - with Wally Whale taking centre stage on every page. Lots to talk about and the softly padded pages of the book open out concertina-style so there are several pictures on view together. Wally Whale has a squeak and best of all - he spouts water when your child presses the book. Great fun to share and enjoy.
A board book version of an old favourite, with a verse to sing along to on every page. Little ones will love to peek through the holes in the book and guess who the next passenger will be. They can look out for the ladybird on each page too. Rhymes are a great way for children to learn and there is plenty for them to talk about in the bright pictures. A lovely book to share and enjoy with your child - especially if you don't mind having the tune in your head for the rest of the day!
Little ones can find it hard to turn the pages in conventional board books so the idea of tabbed books like this one is a brilliant concept. It's even more fun when each tab is in the shape of an animal's head. Meet the farm animals, see what they eat, where they live and what their babies are called - with something for baby to say on every page. There is a different texture on each page - little fingers love to explore these. Sharing this will encourage your child to talk and discuss the brightly coloured pictures. a super book!
It's no fun hoppping on your own, finds Peter Rabbit. He bounces past lots of his friends and asks each one if they will hop with him, but his friends don't hop - until he finally finds Benjamin Bunny and off they hop together. The 'boing boing' button will have children chuckling as they enjoy this amusing story about an old favourite, whose appeal never fades. The artwork is new but perfectly captures the traditional feel.
This is the perfect book to share with your child as you await a new arrival to your family. Gently reassuring, this is the story of a family of rabbits waiting for a new arrival. Find out how the new baby is welcomed and enjoy the message of hope at the end of the book. This is a beautifully presented book and an ideal present - the padded cover is really appealing and little fingers will love it. The traditional feel of the watercolour illustrations complement the story perfectly and they contain lots of detail to fascinate your child as you share this book and prepare to welcome a new sibling to your family. The rhyming text makes it the perfect read-aloud story. A book to treasure - I think grandparents especially will love to buy this book as a gift. Available in hardback, paperback and board book.
These cute little board books are just right for tiny hands - babies can grasp these books so easily and it's a lovely way to introduce your little one to the world of The Gruffalo. Numbers, Colours and Opposites are probably titles you would expect to see in a collection like this, but the fourth book is more unusual - it's called Animal Actions and we see the animals flapping, scampering, slithering and more - lovely use of words and the chance to ast them with your baby; there's a growling surprise at the end......... can you guess who?
What a perfectly wonderful book! Pantone is the world's most influential authority on colour - many people who deal with colour will be well accustomed to Pantone numbers. This generously sized board book introduces colours by the use of a monochrome picture on one side of a spread; facing it are a whole array (20) different shades of the same colour, with the Pantone number and a child-friendly name. It's a wonderful way to introduce children to some of the huge range of colours that are all around us - children will be amazed that there are, for instance, so many purples, and the names are positively poetic - lollipop purple, juice purple and opal purple are just a few.
A board book which is also a toy - once you have enjoyed the story with your toddler, he can take the book on its very own journey. Perhaps you could encourage him to tell a story as he wheels the taxi around the room? The black taxi travels around the streets of London, passing Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and finishing up at the Houses of Parliament. There is something to spot on every page.
Take a trip on an iconic London Red Bus - visit The London Eye, Buckingham Palace, the Natural History Museum and St Paul's Cathedral. Plenty to look at and talk about with something to look out for on every page. And then your child can enjoy wheeling the bus around on its sturdy integral wheels. A novel idea and a good way to extend the interest of a book.
Dora the Explorer has someting new to explore - using the potty! Children just starting to use the potty will enjoy learning along with Dora - and finding out they are not the only ones who do not quite make it in time! Colourful pictures and supportive parents - we see Mami and Papi helping and so often it is just Mum shown in potty training books! Once they have mastered it, children will, like Dora, be ready for adventures. Quite a quiet flushing sound, but quite loud enough for most parents' liking!
Olivia is a truly enchanting little character - the feisty little pig has worked her way into children's hearts everywhere so it's lovely to see her introduced to babies. It's show-and-tell time at Olivia's school and she's telling her class about the time she went to the circus and all the performers were sick...so Olivia had to do everything. She tamed the lions, balanced on stilts, juggled and even played the clown. Her day with Dad gets very short shrift -"Then one time my dad took me sailing. The End." 'Was that true?' Olivia's teacher asks. 'Quite true,' says Olivia. 'Are you sure Olivia?' 'To the best of my recollection,' she says. The muted colours and high amount of text make this stand out from most board books and I like the fact the you can share a real story with a little one without the fear of damaging pages!
Get your young child engaged with books as they enjoy listening to you read the story about a lovable puppy and press the button to make the puppy bark as you go, prompted by '... and he says... Woof! Woof!' at the end of each page. A great way to keep the child's attention glued to the story. Find out all the things the puppy enjoys in this very durable and sturdy board book - the flowers, his friends, and how he plays.
This series from Templar Books is great fun and bound to elicit lots of giggles from little children. Lenny can't keep his legs still and loves opposites, but will he find a friend who loves them too? Use Lenny's velvety long legs as a puppet and wriggle your way through the story as children learn about slow and fast, little and big and more... Then he meets his friend Ernie for a picnic. Great fun!
A fun interactive counting book for little children. There's a veritable menagerie of bright creatures - the creeping bears (with the last looking warily behind him!) and the playful penguins are my favourites. It's a great way for children to learn numbers as each page has a sturdy flap (which neatly slots into the page) showing the number. Lift the flap and there's a lovely surprise underneath. Bright and colourful, with some very amusing animals.
A big format board book packed with brightly coloured photographs of essential first words - lots of objects which children will recoginse from the word around them, so they will love to point them out and name them. Bright, bold photographic images of people, objects, animals and more are set against bold plain coloured backgrounds so the objects really stand out. Each is clearly labelled with its name, and the simple questions which accompany each page will encourage children to interact further with the book. Perhaps your child can spot the cover images inside the book?
An unusually large format book gives lots of scope for plenty of eye-catching illustrations on every page. More than 150 first words are illustrated with striking photographic images, all displayed with Priddy Books' trademark bright backgrounds and uncluttered pages. There is lots to look at and talk about - food, colours, toys, animals and much more. Partway between board and paper, this is durable enough to withstand the youngest and most eager fingers. There is a question on each page to prompt discussion, so this book will last your child for many years. A really excellent quality book which will be a firm favourite.
Join Little Bee as he flies around and meets his friends in this brightly coloured book with its amusing rhymes - "Keep moving snail, you're really slow. You've got a long, long way to go." As with all the books in this series, there is the opportunity for young children to learn about diffferent creatures. I like the fact that the creatures chosen to 'star' are a little different from the norm. Each book has a selection of textures and glittery shapes to intrigue children, and there is a big fold out flap at the end (in durable board, like the rest of the book) so children can identify all the creatures.
In Little Monkey go on a colourful journey and meet lots of creatures - I love the spotty textures on the leopard. Little Turtle gives little ones the chance to meet lots of sea creatures -feel the dots on the seahorse and find the oyster's pearl. Finally, in this brightly illustrated series we share fluffy Little Chick's journey to meet her farmyard friends - a duck on a shiny lake, a fluffy sheep and a colourful cow among others.
From the front cover with its lovely hand-sewn style of illustrations, I was drawn into this enchanting book.The animals are quite charming and the style is so unusual that it makes these books stand out from the norm. Seven farm-themed rhymes help to develop language skills and encourage children to join in and act out the rhymes. Children will learn animal names and there's plenty of counting fun too. I was immediately struck by the texture of these books - not matt, not shiny but very resilient. Lovely traditional collectable books.
What a good idea! Babies love to look at books but often struggle to turn the pages, so the bright fabric tabs on this board book are brilliant for little fingers to grasp. Plenty to interest little ones in this book full of friendly and colourful animals, simply depicted in bright bold colours to capture young ones' attention. Meet the furry lion, touch the zebra's stripes, say 'peepo' to the owl and lots more. There's a bee to spot on each two page spread too! A good sized sturdy book that will provide hours of fun.
Like Douglas, there are times when we have all felt in need of a hug. Join Douglas, the lovable, huggable bear as he sets off on his search for the perfect bear hug! He finds lots, but none are quite right... until he finds the very best hug of all. You really feel for this lovable character as none of the hugs turn out to be quite what he expects. Revel in the lovely expressive faces of all the creatures Douglas hugs. This is the perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved. This board book edition is perfect for very young children.
I loved the picture book, so it's great to see this issued as a board book, so the very youngest children can enjoy it. I have never seen dogs with such a wonderful range of expressions on their faces! The simple story line is complemented by the wonderful pencil and watercolour illustrations - I love the hairy dog shaking. I wonder if you can decide which dog you love the best? It's hard, they are all so adorable. Children will love to have this read over and over again and adults will be happy to oblige.
Wonderful! Now babies can enjoy their very own Gruffalo book before they move on to the picture books. A lovely big board book which will withstand plenty of enthusiastic use - and the unusual textures of each page will guarantee plenty of use. 'He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws' - will your child dare to touch him? My young tester loved the sticky warty nose! Brilliantly coloured illustrations, catchy text and fascinating textures - what more could a baby ask?
Hodge the Hedgehog hogs the hedge and the other animals think he is very rude but gradually things change as we see in this charming story. This chunky board book manages to pack in so much more than most board books. Great to see a real story in this format - you can happily share it with your little one without worrying about torn pages! Quirky rhymes alongside a positive message about sharing and kindness make this a great read-aloud book which will become a firm favourite with toddlers.
Wonderful! The much loved classic brought to life with the introduction of 8 very realistic animal sounds. The format of the original has been kept, with all the flaps to explore as the reader discovers just which animal the zoo has sent - and just why it doesn't quite suit. One was too big.... one was too tall... one was too fuerce. Children will love to guess what is hidden behind the boxes and they will enjoy the clu es in the sounds. Lots of opportunities for discussion and endless fun with this lovely new edition. The book ends with some suggested activities to share which extend the enjoyment of the book.
Cuddle up with your little one and share this book at bedtime. There's lots to talk about - colourful pictures tell the story of all that happens in that lead-up to bedtime. Share with the happy family as they have tea, tidy up, have a bath, get ready for bed, enjoy story time and finally settle down to sleep. Key words are shown in easy-to-read text and the parent can make up all sorts of stories around the pictures to extend enjoyment. Sturdy board pages and rounded edges are perfect for little fingers.
Another colourful board book from Usborne Books. A collection of the best rhymes for young children, many accompanied by the actions. Sharing poetry with your children is a wonderful way to explore and share language and little ones respond well to the rhythms. The illustrations by Giuliana Gregori are unusual and delicate, packed with fascinating and entertaining detail which really extends the understanding of the poem. Get even more pleasure from this book at www.usborne-quicklinks.com - when you type in baby rhymes, you will hear the tunes and see the actions.
This is a lovely tactile book, right from teddy's paws and the soft feel of the cover, through to every page. I like the unusual choice of clothes - they make a refreshing change from the usual baby clothes with, for example, flip flops and a swim suit. Each has a relevant texture to encourage babies to feel and develop their sense of touch and the whole book is brightly coloured and clear. An ideal first book. One in the Baby Touch and Feel series.
This fruit-filled play on words is great fun! On one level, it is a colourful board book full of push, pull and slide activities to amuse little ones. On another level, it is full of clever plays on words which will appeal to everyone - my uni student son found it very amusing! It's fun to see if you can guess what is coming - some are obvious but there are also some surprises in store. Well designed and sturdy enough to withstand little fingers, the bright bold - and very realistic - illustrations are ageless in their appeal. A clever book.
Join Ernie as he looks at all the colours in the park while he searches for his mummy. This interactive book allows the reader to follow through the story as the integral puppet Ernie looks around and shakes his head as he is shwon all the other coloured mummies. An early introduction to the concept of colours and a fun texture to look for on the last page. Also available - Monster Mates: Nosey Norman (Mini Monster Mates) where Nosey Norman is sniffing out numbers from one to five.
This is a lovely way to introduce the celebrations of another religion, or as a first book to accompany a young one's early celebration of their faith. The small size is perfect for little fingers and children will love to feel the various textures. The book shows the key features of Hannukah including menorah, latkes and presents, all depicted in bright colour and simple pictures.
Another small format board book perfect to give to a child to celebrate Diwali, or to share with children of any faith to show how others celebrate. A peep through cover depicting a rangoli takes the reader into shiny pictures of oil lamps, Lakshmi with a shiny golden background, Ganesh surrounded by silver stars and much more. A bright colourful first book.
This padded cloth book makes a lovely crinkly noise when rubbed - so many first noises in books are hard for tiny babies to make, but this is really easy. Meet Cheeky Monkey and all his friends as you read the rhyming text and baby enjoys the texture and noise. The bright colours are perfect for little eyes and the pictures have been kept simple4 and bold. There's an extra texture to enjoy on the cover too!
Given that toddlers like nothing better than to keep throwing things out of their buggies, buggy books are a great idea! Clip the book to the buggy and the stretchy band will keep it safe. Lettice is a lovely character, who appeals to little girls and this board book has a fun story about the little rabbit who wants to become a star.
A delightful story for daddies everywhere to share with their babies. Daddy is all of Little Bear's favourite things in this story - but best of all - he is Daddy. Bright pictures show all Little Bear's best things in this chunky board book. A super present for a new father!
These are the first two books in a new series by designer Orla Kiely and they really do look like designer books. Colours are not the colours we usually associate withe baby books, but they have a softness to them - even the red and blue are not exactly the standard primary colours. Full of texture and pattern, they are really attractive books and the design aspect shines through. I wonder if they will appeal quite so much to babies as they will to fashion-conscious mothers?
The second book in this new series, numbers 1 to 10 are depicted in soft colours and with objects familiar to and loved by babies everywhere. Again rich in texture and pattern, the finish is excellent and the board pages thick and durable. The fabric effect to the cover will not be quite so hard-wearing so these are books to give baby when her hands are clean! I love the colours of the covers though - very stylish!
This is one of a collection of books which bring to life the Story Train, a new CBeebies series - perfect for pre-school audiences. Join Precious, Hip and Hop and the Vrooms in the pages of this colourful chunky board book as they search for the clues that will lead to treasure and find out that they need to work together. Lots more fun on the website www.driverdansstorytrain.com.
This, and Numbers, from Parragon Books are two lovely brightly coloured board books in an unusually large format - perfect for sharing with little ones of one and above. The size gives scope for all sorts of action in the pictures and I like the way the book switches from landscape to portrait format to suit tyhe picture. The colours are bright but not gaudy and there is lots of detail to enjoy as you share the alliterative animal A to Z with your little one.
Another book in the Parragon set. Slightly unusual and a refreshing change, the numbers go from 123 to 4, then 5 and so on, with alliterative text which is a joy to read aloud. The vivid colours of the eye-catching illustrations are very attractive and the best use is made of the big pages to illustrate lots of friendly insects and their habitats. An eye-catching book.
Children will love to touch and feel the exciting textures in this Seasonal Slipcase. Each of the four bold and fun books focuses on a season. The colourful images and simple text labels are perfect for introducing first words and early learning concepts.
Talking with and listening to your child is essential to establishing language skills. This stimulating book, full of black on white and white on black illustrations gives plenty of opportunity for conversation and the pictures, with their range of sizes, are perfect for very young children. A chunky board book, ideal for little hands and children will love the glittery surprise at the end.
Bizzy Bear is off on holiday in this sturdy board book from Nosy Crow. Pull the tab to make the car go and then children can identify all the vehicles and make the noises as they push the tab to move them round the roundabout. The Bizzy Bear gets the train, flies off and takes a boat trip - all with the aid of the reader who has to push and pull the tabs for the action. Plenty of scope for discussion and sharing in this chunky book which is 'perfect for little paws'.
Noodle is a very busy little person so a snuggly bedtime book is just the ticket. Share this book with your toddler at bedtime - they will love the textures - especially the toothpaste! - and this is a gentle and reassuring bedtime read with lots of familiar objects. Plenty to spot and talk about - look at the little pictures down the side of the cover and see if your child can spot them in the book - they may look just a little bit different but that adds to the fun and the opportunities for discussion.
I loved the first Noodle books, so I was delighted to receive more for review. It is a beautifully designed series with a lovely feel. Encourage your little one to eat as Noodle enjoys all sorts of food - and there's a surprise at the end. Children will love the variety of textures - the bobbly peas, the fluffy bread and more - not forgetting Noodle's bib on the cover. Charming characters have great appeal for both adults and children. Srurdy board books, just right for little hands.
Children will be fascinated by the changing picture on the cover as all the pictures jump - clever! The book interestingly juxtaposes colourful drawings with photos of children who are seen performing the actions shown by the animals. Children are shown how to perform the actions in words and pictures and then they are encouraged to spin the spinner and try out the actions of the animal shown. A lovely book to share with a group of children or a class - most unusual.
Join Bear as he has fun in the snow. He sets off to Snowy Hill and he won't stop to play on the way, so all his friends go along with him. Count along with the animals and feel the shiny glittery textures that sprinkle the pages - children will enjoy spotting these and will probably find new ones each time they reread the book. There is a lovely pop-up surprise at the end as all the friends have a lovely time.
'A wacky, woolly, touchy-feely story!' Barney is a naughty sheep, but just see what happens when he eats the magical flowers - perhaps he should have been warned by the centres of the flowers! His woolly coat grows and grows through the book, and children will love to feel the woolly texture and see the coat grow, until finally... Colourful and fun.
Another traditional rhyme in a touch and feel format, guaranteed to capture the interest of the very youngest of babies. There is a huge and varied range in this series from Templar Books - here are just a few to give an idea of the range: Amazing Baby: Baby Boo! (Amazing Baby), Amazing Baby Touch and Play, Amazing Baby Party Time! CD book: 0 (Amazing Baby), Amazing Baby First Words - Quack Quack (Play Sound Series), Amazing Baby Flash Cards , Bath Baby: Bath Book (Amazing Baby) and A First Guide to Baby Signing (Amazing Baby). See the whole series at www.amazingbaby.net.
Appealing babies feature in this collection of four baby board books - the rest are Happy, Noisy and Sleepy Babies. Lily and Ted are playing with their toys and young babies will love to recognise familiar toys and sounds as you share this book together. Delicately coloured pictures make a relaxing change from the very bright colours and this will be good to share for a relaxing time together.
Little Charley Bear is a new CBeebies star and he attracted 1.4 million young viewers in his first week. Charley Bear uses his imagination and creativity to go on adventures and make discoveries about himself and about the world around him. In this story, he is off for a sky high adventure - in his imagination. He delivers the post - but will he ever stop at Midge's house with his birthday present? Children can count along with the cloud bubbles as they turn each page in this brightly coloured board book. The sky really is the limit when it comes to encouraging children's imaginations!
Introduce young children to the exciting life of a busy town in this sturdy colourful lift the flap board book. What will they discover as they follow Driver Daisy through a busy day on her bus? The bus inspector, the bus passengers, the patient and the pupils - lots and lots of people just waiting to be found. Questions to answer ensure children get involved with the book - and then it's time to go home. Plenty of interactivity for children of 2+.
Everyone's favourite rabbit brought to young children in a way that is perfectly faithful to the original - with the addition of some lovely juicy radishes pictured on finger-friendly little plastic buttons. Rhyming text flows through the book as gradually the radishes Peter is planning on for tea disappear to the hungry bunnies. Children will love the way they magically reappear on the front cover! And can your child (or you!) guess who gets the very last radish? Then Peter finds some lettuces - but who else is hoping to munch on them? A lovely board book for very little children.
We all know how wonderful Fisher Price toys are for helping babies and children develop essential skills whilst having fun, and their books are just as good. This story is inspired by Prima Baby competition winner Yvonne Watson and little ones will have lots of fun at as Baby Giraffe and all the jungle animals enjoy bath time. Repetitive text will help children learn and they can spot the animals and recognise them as they all reappear on the last page. A sturdy board book which children will enjoy while learning.
Usborne Books produce some excellent collections of stories and here is a lovely one to share with baby. Each story covers two pages, with coloured backgrounds and pictures framing the story - plenty for little eyes to look at and enjoy. All about going to sleep, these are just perfect for bedtime - read one or lots of them - you probably won't get away with just one but can happily respond to 'Just one more.' Sturdy board pages and rounded corners make this a durable book which will become a favourite very quickly.
This would be lovely for parents to share with the very youngest of babies, and then as your baby matures and her coordination develops (and this book will help with that), she will be able to press the right spot on each page to hear the seven different giggles - and learn the parts of the body at the same time . Babies respond well to the sound of others, so this is a great idea and combined with the baby photos it is bound to capture the interest. The big uncluttered photos of babies' faces are guaranteed to get a response from your baby. And at the end, your baby will see the most important person in the big integral mirror. Great fun and developmental too.
There are so many books around for babies, yet once again Ladybird have come up with something original. Enjoyable on many different levels - very young babies will enjoy feeling the different textures and hearing mum or dad read the nursery rhymes aloud. As your child grows, s/he will have fun matching the pictures and textures in the small pictures to the larger pictures on the opposing pages. Four popular nursery rhymes, brilliantly coloured illustrations, a variety of textures and a peepo hole on every page add up to hours of fun.
Perfect for the very youngest children, this fold out book is full of brightly coloured pictures of enchanting baby animals - including elephant, puppy, lion cub and rabbit. Each shiny photograph is set against a brightly coloured matt background, meaning they really stand out. Fold the book out and let your baby 'read' it on the floor.
Full of bright photos of some of the first words children learn - cup, ball, dog, flower, shoes - this is another lovely book for little children to spread out and enjoy 'reading' on the floor. The pages are printed on both sides, so once your baby has enjoyed one set of pictures, there is another to discover. These bright books are perfect to develop little ones' interest in the world around them.
A well thought-out book to introduce young children to the joy of reading and books. Noodle loves all sorts of things, and in this story he shows us his duckie, his ball, the phone, his blanket - and the things he loves to cuddle most of all. Lots of textures for little fingers to explore - furry, bobbly, shiny, soft - and then a mirror to see the most important person of all. Brightly illustrated throughout, there is lots here for little ones to enjoy.
Like all children, big and little, Noodle loves to play on the beach. This cute and adorable character shares his favourite moments on the beach in bright pictures and interesting textures - soft, shiny, sandy, sticky. Even the cover has its own shiny texture to entice little ones into the book from the beginning. Perfectly designed to suit its target market. A great summer read!
Children will love to press the button and hear the digger as they read through this colourful book. Children are always fascinated by buidling sites and big machines, so this is just the book to help identify them - especially if you are not too clued-up on big machines yourself. Digger Man Dan takes you through his day on the buidling site - not forgetting the lunch break! Engage toddlers with the book through the fun question on each page.
The perennial favourite is back in a fun board book for very young children. Five tabs on the edge of the book show pictures which indicate the content of the page so children can easily fidn their chosen page. The ball takes us to Spot's toys; the crown to dressing up; the shell to the beach; chicks to the farm and the books to school. Lots of familiar objects for children to spot and a question for discussion on every page. Lovely bright fun for little ones.
This series from Wayland - All By Myself - is excellent to encourage young children to take their vital steps on the way to independence. Bright photographs and catchy rhyming text will grab children's attention whilst conveying key messages - laying the table, clean hands, healthy food and especially good manners. I like the emphasis in this book on sharing mealtimes as a family - something that so often gets passed over in our busy lives. Big, chunky and colourful, children will love this book and will assimilate its important messages as they go.
When I picked up this board book, I didn't expect it to be such a moving and emotional story about the pain of losing a loved one. Gilbert and Raymond have been together all Raymond's life - they look out for each other and play together. One day though, Raymond isn't there any more. Gilbert is heartbroken and turns to his mum to help him. He works through his grief and learns to love again. Sensitive and thoughtful, this is a lovely story about coming to terms with loss and moving on - full of hope.
So now we know why dinosaurs no longer roam the earth - it's all down to their desire for underpants! A sequel to the well-loved Aliens Love Underpants, this board book is a great follow up, with the added fun of a push-button roar. From the title onwards, this is guaranteed to appeal to children's sense of humour, as the dinosaurs look enviously at cavbemen's underpants, and fight to the death to get them. Hilarious illustrations perfectly complement the funny rhyming text.
This is a super set of board books for very young children from Priddy Books. Big, bright and colourful, the pictures will really capture babies' attention. Each title features lovely photos,which children will relate to easily as opposed to drawings which are less easily identifiable. The photos are all clearly displayed against brightly coloured backgrounds, which really makes them stand out. The big pages are easy for young children to see and they are clearly laid out. Each also includes a question to stimulate discussion with older children. This title features lots of photos of animals - always a popular subject for little ones - arranged by zoo, birds, babies, farm and pets.
My Big Truck Book - construction, farm, town, emergency and big.
My Big Farm Book - around the farm, crops (this is great for children to see where food comes from), animals and birds.
This is a lovely set of chunky board books, again for the very youngest children. From the slightly padded cover, to the rounded corners and onto the board pages, these are just perfect for little fingers.The series is illustrated throughout with clear colourful pictures that will really attract children's attention and help them identify them in the real world. I was intrigued to see how there could be 100 trucks, and found the variety in this book was super - children will love this.
First 100 animals will give children hours of fun as they spot familiar animals.
Develop your child's vocabulary with the help of all the pictures of familiar objects in First 100 Words.
Numbers, Colours, Shapes is full of super photos of babies and little ones will love it.
Enjoy the first story and then flip the book over for another story - a clever idea for young children, to capture their attention. Like other Usborne books, these are written with the help of a reading expert to ensure that the language is ideal for children learning to read. Designed to share, they give parents the ideal opportunity to encourage early learning in a fun way, and guidance is given to help parents. Woolly causes havoc in the garden - and children will love to follow the trail of destruction. Then she takes herself to the show - with great success. Where has Curly the pig gone? Only Rusty can find him and he alerts everyone to his whereabouts. Lots of Farmyard Tales activities here.
The Apple Tree Farm series has been hugely popular with children and deservedly so. They love the repetition, the reassuring familiarity, the gentle pace of the stories - and of course, the excitement of finding the Little Yellow Duck on every page. Meet the favourite characters on Apple Tree Farm and find out the novel solution to the problem of the sheep on the track in Woolly Stops the Train. Gertie the Grumpy Goat doesn't want Poppy and Sam to clean her pen, but they find the way to do it. Gentle stories, lots and lots of detail in the illustrations and familiar language are perfect to encourage little ones to enjoy reading. Sometimes, finding the Duck can be quite a challenge!
Meet two adorable characters - Ping the penguin and Polo the bear - and help them get ready for bed. Bright, clear illustrations take the reader through from snack time to lights out. Littke ones will love to push and pull the sliders and see the pictures change - unlike some books, the action is really easy for little fingers, which will fit perfectly into the holes of the sliders. Great fun and a perfect bedtimne story to share.
This is great fun! A friendly teddy bear hand puppet pops through each page in the book, encouraging little ones to perform various actions. Your child will interact with the book as she is encouraged to shake hands, clap, point to toys, wave goodbye... and naturally, tickle! Cleverly, teddy turns right round, so he can point to all sorts of things. A super way to encourage discussion and interaction, whoever is puppetmaster, with plenty to discuss in the pictures too. This is a follow on to the popular Snuggle Bunny (Snuggle Puppet) by the same author.
Meet Princess Polly's family; they don't wear nappies and Polly thinks that only babies should wear nappies, so it's time for her to learn to use the potty.Join in the fun as she chooses her potty (from the Royal Retailers, of course!), selects her favourite pants and then sits on the potty... and sits on the potty... until finally... I like the fact that the book, unlike many of the potty training books, actually includes 'potty rules' - good advice on hygiene with fun pictures ensuring children will remember these essential points. Press the button to 'hear the cheer' on every page. An excellent and practical book which conveys its message in a fun way. More practical advice at www.ladybird.com/potty and here's one for the boys! Pirate Pete's Potty And a PS to this - my colleague gave this to her 2 year old granddaughter, who had not started to use her potty, and she immediately fetched her potty and has been trying to use it ever since - she has requested a pink potty now though!!!
Pip and Posy are great friends and have lots of fun together. It's a very rainy day and Pip goes to Posy's house to play. They have a wonderful time and they are so busy that Pip forgets - yes, you've guessed - to use the potty. Posy clears up and lends him some clothes - Pip does look sweet in a dress! No harm is done and this reassuring story is just right for toddlers; accidents will happen and are no big deal. The simple text is pitched at just the right level and children will readily identify with this friendly pair. Children will love the illustrations, which show a house just like their house so it is very realistic. Generously sized books, with padded covers, these are really attractive.
A busy park - a place which most children will recognise - is full of charming creatures all playing happily. Pip is among them, having a wonderful time on his scooter - until Posy comes along and takes it. She gets a bit too confident and falls off, but in this lovely story of friendship, Pip looks after her and they decide to play somewhere softer. An ideal story, sensitive yet matter-of-fact, to read to children when they are having problems sharing and saying sorry. The text is simple and the illustrations have just the right amount of detail to keep little ones interested without being overwhelmed. Axel Schaffer is, of course, well known as the illustrator of The Gruffalo and these books don't disappoint.
What can I say about this enduring classic? The fact it is being reissued 30 years after first publication, and has remained a top-seller all that time, speaks for itself. This apparently simple novelty book, with the peephole window will long outlive some of the more elaborate novelty books, fun though they are. The catchy rhyme takes you through baby's day and the evocative illustrations are crammed with fascinating detail - make sure you take time out to absorb it all. The period detail is fascinating and yet the book is not in the least dated. A wonderful book and super to see a board version so babies can grow up familiar with this classic. 'Here's a little baby One, two, three Sits in his high chair What does he see?' Simple and wonderfully effective. Every family should have a copy.
Olivia is a hugely popular TV characterwith her own series on NickJr and Channel Five's Milkshake and the books are equally delightful. In this board book, Olivia and her family visit an art gallery and Olivia is inspired to paint a mural. It's rather a big undertaking for a little pig, so she starts small - with her little brother! The problem with being a painter is that it means an awful lot of baths! Cheerful illustrations by Shane L Johnson bring the family to life. Look out for more books about the lovable little pig.
A stunning set of big sturdy double-sided alphabet flashcards, illustrated with Alison Jay's characteristic pictures - each one a work of art in itself. I would love to be able to display these around a room - they would make a superb frieze. There are endless ways to use this lovely set and you and your child will have great fun with them. The images appear simple on first look, making them ideal for young children, but the interest carries on as children grow and are able to appreciate the subtleties more.


Here is a picture book with a difference! Interesting facts and humor are woven into an imaginative tale about the famous Mona Lisa painting and how it was created.
I sat down to read this to my eight year old daughter. She was initially unsure about the unusual layout of many small pictures and boxed text scattered over the pages. But as I started to read she became fully immersed in the story and started to relate it to her own life--things she likes to do, such as drawing and sculpting, and images she has seen before, on the walls of her Art room at school.
This book is very child friendly in its organisation. The story is presented in small chunks which are easy to read. It is a great way to introduce history to children, engaging them to think beyond the book and research the life of Leonardo daVinci.
The illustrations are perfect. Some images are based on original artwork by Leonardo daVinci and Michaelangelo shown in back and white, with colour images of the characters in the story. The Duke of Milan brings humor to the story and had my children giggling at his vanity.
I would recommend this book to teachers and parents. It would appeal to reluctant readers with its interesting content and easy-read qualities. As a primary school teacher, this book is going straight into my teaching resources stash.
This book would beautifully complement a STEAM program in the classroom, as Leonardo daVinci's life encompassed all of these learning areas with great passion. STEAM is a modern, innovative approach to learning by integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. There are some great teachers' notes available through the publishers' website. I would love to see this book in a larger format for presenting to groups of children.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as did my daughter, who immediately after reading, grabbed some clay and began sculpting a masterpiece! I am inspired to plan some fabulous learning experiences for my students!


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Sir Anthony Van Dyck
(1599-1641) Study for The Betrayal of Christ
c.1618-20
Oil on canvas laid onto panel
The descendants of The Chevalier Jean-Baptiste Antoine (d.1691), Antwerp;
Baronne Douairière de Beyer, by whom sold;
Sale, Anonymous, Brussels, 25 May 1784, lot 58;
Mrs. Jacques Langlier, by whom sold;
Sale, rue de Cléry, no.96, Paris, 10 March 1788, lot 100 (bt. By 'Parizot');
Philippe-Louis Parizeau (1740-1801), by whom sold;
Sale, l'Hôtel de Bullion, rue Plâtriere, Paris, France, 26 March 1789, lot 190 (bt. By 'Lenglier');
Mr. Jacques Langlier (1732-1814);
Henri Michel-Lévy (1844-1914), by whom sold;
Georges Petit, Paris, 12-13 May 1919, lot 23 (as Jordaens);
Acquired from above by private French collector;
By family descent, until 2016
H. Vey, Van-Dyck-Studien, (Cologne, 1958), pp.206-7, no.3 (as Jordaens);
H. Vey, Die Zeichnungen Anton van Dycks, (Brussels, 1962), p.157, (as Jordaens(?))
S. Barnes, O. Millar, N. de Poorter & H. Vey, Van Dyck. A Complete Catalogue of the Paintings (New Haven and London, 2004) p.34, no. 1.18 (as Van Dyck)
It is known that Van Dyck, like his master Rubens, made studies of heads of live models for reference when painting large-scale historical or religious compositions with multiple figures. In some instances, the same head was utilised in a number of different works painted years...
We are grateful to the Jordaens Van Dyck Panel Painting Project (JVDPPP) for their kind assistance when writing this catalogue note. We are also grateful to Professor Christopher Brown for confirming the attribution to Van Dyck upon first-hand inspection of the original.
Described by the renowned scholar Professor Christopher Brown as 'one of the finest head studies from this moment in Van Dyck's career', this energetic head sketch in oils, painted c.1618-20, is a preparatory study for the torch-bearing figure in the background of The Betrayal of Christ, one of the artist's most important early compositions.
The Betrayal of Christ shows the moment Judas identifies Christ to the Sanhedrin in Gethsemane, at the foot of Mount of Olives. The scene, which is shown at night, is highly charged, with a frenzy of forms, both defenders and aggressors, clambering to reach the unperturbed Christ as an unidentified figure places a noose around his neck. Despite the chaos which surrounds him, Christ...
The Betrayal of Christ shows the moment Judas identifies Christ to the Sanhedrin in Gethsemane, at the foot of Mount of Olives. The scene, which is shown at night, is highly charged, with a frenzy of forms, both defenders and aggressors, clambering to reach the unperturbed Christ as an unidentified figure places a noose around his neck. Despite the chaos which surrounds him, Christ remains calm and dignified as he holds Judas' hand and tilts his head towards him. The composition demonstrates the young Van Dyck's ability to fuse, in a clear and cohesive manner, a raw range of human emotion with complex forms and vastness of scale.
As one of the most significant commissions of Van Dyck's first Antwerp period, The Betrayal of Christ required meticulous planning. As well as an oil sketch for the head of Christ, seven exploratory drawings for the composition also survive, and allow a rare glimpse into the development of the composition prior to the artist committing it to canvas.[1]
The most highly finished drawing, or rather modello, is that in the collection at The Hamburg Kunsthalle[2], which is 'squared up' – presumably for transfer onto canvas - and shows the torch-bearer at the centre left, behind a man in armour. This is the first time in the preparatory stages that our figure appears, and although there is no consensus regarding the order in which the three known versions of The Betrayal of Christ were painted[3], it is probable that our study was undertaken sometime between the completion of the Hamburg drawing and before the first attempt at the composition in oils.
It is known that Van Dyck, like his master Rubens, made studies of heads of live models for reference when painting large-scale historical or religious compositions with multiple figures. In some instances, the same head was utilised in a number of different works painted years apart, and on occasion the studies were inverted before being inserted into a composition. The present head, however, only appears in The Betrayal of Christ, although as a study of movement, it bears a striking comparison to, and may have influenced, the depiction of the female figure in Drunken Silenus, also painted during Van Dyck's first Antwerp period.[4]
The majority of the surviving head studies by Van Dyck were painted during his first Antwerp period, and they vary considerably in stylistic approach, demonstrating the young artist's effortless versatility. The present work, for example, is incredibly fluid, with a level of spontaneity not dissimilar to a quick, exploratory ink sketch on paper, whereas the study for the head of Christ for the same composition and painted around the same date appears more considered and cautious. A more comparable study in stylistic terms in An Apostle (Jude?) in the collection at the Louvre, which originated as a study for the helmeted man holding Christ's arm.[5] The Apostle is painted on a panel support, which allows for greater definition than canvas, but shares the same excited spontaneity as the present work and likewise shows a liberal use of paint, with confident daubs of white highlighting on the eyes similar to the present work.
Typically, but not exclusively, preparatory studies by Van Dyck were undertaken in oil on paper, whereas the present work was painted on canvas, a far more expensive material, perhaps indicative of its perceived significance to the artist. Examination of the canvas edges also suggests this study was previously part of a larger sheet, and was likely one of a number of head studies painted on a single piece of canvas, much like Two Studies of a Bearded Man, painted around the same time and sold at auction in 2010.[6] There are numerous references to multiple head studies in seventeenth century Antwerp inventories[7], although due to the commercial rewards for separating and framing them individually, few survive today.
The present work, like many preparatory studies by Van Dyck, was extended in size in the late seventeenth or early eighteenth century and 'worked up' into a more complex composition. The canvas additions, which were added on the left, right and lower edges, were introduced at the same time the work was laid onto a wooden panel, which dendrochronological analysis confirmed had an earliest plausible usage date from 1696-1706 upwards.[8] That the additions were added at this point was evident by the lack of stitching fastening each canvas section together; they were instead heavily pasted down onto the panel beside one another.[9]
A wax seal on the reverse of this painting suggests that it was formerly in the collection of Jean-Baptiste Antoine (d.1691), post-master general in Antwerp and a notable collector of Van Dyck's work in the late seventeenth century. For reasons unknown, however, it does not appear in the inventory of Anthoine's possessions drawn up after his death in 1691 and it may the case that it was instead acquired soon after Anthoine's death by a family member and the wax seal was added. The wax seal was attached when the painting was in its previous extended state but was retained when the work was returned to its original dimensions.
The present work was later recorded in a sale of paintings belonging to a Baronne Douairière de Beyer held in Brussels on 25 May 1784 (as 'Tête avec flambeaux'). Intriguingly, in the same sale there was also a full-scale version of The Betrayal of Christ composition described as being by Van Dyck (lot 1, 'The Kiss of Judas'). By the early twentieth century this work (in its extended state) was in the collection of the notable French Impressionist painter Henri Michel-Lévy (1844-1914) and was sold at auction after his death where it was acquired by the family of the previous owner.
[1] C. Brown, Van Dyck Drawings, (London, 1991), p.128
[2] [Inv. No. 21882]
[3] For a discussion of the proposed chronologies see A.K. Wheelock, Jr, S.J. Barnes, J.S. Helde et al, Anthony van Dyck, (Washington, 1990-1), pp.114, 116.
[4] Susan Barnes, Nora De Poorter, Oliver Millar and Horst Vey, Van Dyck – A Complete Catalogue of the Paintings (Yale, New Haven and London, 2004), pp.83-84, no.1.83
[5] Susan Barnes, Nora De Poorter, Oliver Millar and Horst Vey, Van Dyck – A Complete Catalogue of the Paintings (Yale, New Haven and London, 2004), p.76, no.1.68
[6] Sotheby's, New York, 28 January 2010, lot 176 ($7.25m)
[8] See P. Klein, Dendrochronological Analysis Report, 1 March 2017
[9] See examination report.
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Guest Blog: Top Three Submission Tips from Dreamspinner Press
Today I am thrilled to welcome Sue Brown-Moore to the blog. Sue is one of the Acquisitions Editors at Dreamspinner Press, and she is going to share her top three submission tips for budding authors.
When Nicki invited Dreamspinner Press to share what we look for in a manuscript, I was excited to participate and pass on some key tips for authors just starting out or having trouble breaking into publishing. I joined the Dreamspinner team as an Acquisitions Editor last fall and have been hard at work finding just the right stories to fit our contemporary gay category romance line, Dreamspun Desires.
In our own way, we're defining what gay category romance looks like, what it feels like, and what separates it from the traditional category romance subscription offerings from publishers like Harlequin, who have created this lovely little niche where "happily ever after" is guaranteed and wonderfully predictable. Because the Desires line features a very specific type of romance, not every submission or proposal will be a fit, and that's true of just about any publisher or line out there.
So here are my top three tips for getting your story noticed and your proposal or submission taken seriously:
This is two-fold: You need to understand what readers your writing will appeal to, and you need to understand what kind of readers the publisher targets. If these two reader types are not the same, or have no possibility for cross-over interest, a proposal or submission will be a waste of your time and the publisher's. So how do you research the publisher's reader base? Read a few of their books. If you're submitting to a line, read three to four of the line's recently published stories.
For the Dreamspun Desires line, we want memorable, high-profile heroes—CEOs, movie stars, princes, bodyguards, firefighters…you know, those men you just can't help daydreaming about—in a setting that sparkles or leaves a warm, nostalgic feeling even ten books later. We're looking for HEA (Happily Ever After) or HFN (Happily For Now) stories that follow a three-act story structure and feature lovable, reader-favorite tropes. So, for example if you write a book with heavy angst that brings on ugly cries, you may have a stellar story, but it's not going to be a fit for the Desires line. If you wanted to research our stories, you could pull a few of the recent releases from the lineup here.
2. Follow instructions
One of my biggest frustrations as an editor is getting a promising submission that doesn't even pretend to follow the required format. Publishers ask for specific elements in a submission or proposal because we need them to make an informed decision. When you skip steps or half-ass your synopsis, we notice. And it hurts your chances. Not because you didn't follow process, but because your submission is missing vital information—details you might not even realize are taken into account—and we can only afford to invest time in stories that show immediate merit. Here are some things to keep in mind when sending in a proposal or submission:
Know the difference between a formal synopsis and a casual summary. One is a structured and detailed overview and the other might be as short as a marketing blurb. Know what the publisher is requesting, and give them exactly that. If you're not sure, send both!
Pay attention to word count ranges. If the publisher requests a story outline of 800-1,000 words, don't turn in something that is, say 400 words or 4,000.
Be aware of publishing restrictions. If the submission call specifies no first-person POV or previously published material, that's the bottom line—that decision was made for a reason. No matter how great your story is, if it doesn't fit what is called for, don't submit it.
For an example of what a submission call, and the specific elements requested, looks like, here's the current Dreamspun Desires line pdf. Remember to visit a publisher's Submission page before sending in any queries, just to be sure they're still open for submissions.
3. Go above and beyond. Even if it's just for yourself.
You know how you can hear someone smiling just by the inflection of their voice? The same is true of writing. Your voice—and the depth of your story knowledge—comes through naturally in the way you phrase lines, the vocabulary you choose, the sentence structure and reading rhythm you establish. Little nuances can make the difference between a submission that shines and one that falls flat, and you should take advantage of every single opportunity to make a good first impression.
Before you write the synopsis or sample chapters for your submission, consider doing these exercises first:
Map out the goals, motivations, and conflicts of all the main players in your story, then tie them together by how each of those elements affects each other character. You'd be surprised what you can learn about a character just by digging a little deeper.
Define internal and external conflicts and motivation for each main character. Characters who only react to external stimuli can seem boring, and the ones who toil about over primarily internal struggles often come off as angsty. Striking a good balance is the key to relatable, complex characters that readers will remember.
Know where the key moments of the story fall, what causes them, and what events they set in motion. Understand these with such confidence that you could explain the story to a stranger in less than 30 seconds and they would understand why it works.
Create comprehensive character bios. Your story might never reveal that your hero hates tomatoes because his ex-girlfriend cooked them with every. Single. Meal. But it might feature a scene where the hero orders a pizza with no sauce and makes a long-suffering face when someone asks him about it. That moment is memorable even without the full backstory, but you might never have included it if you didn't know the hero inside and out.
All of that work might seem ridiculous for a single proposal or submission, but when you sit down to write your synopsis or summary—and especially any draft chapters—the story and character history in your brain will automatically shape and flavor the text, adding a richness to your proposal that just might be the difference between a "show us more" and a "no thanks". And if a publisher requests additional information, you'll be ready! I'd much rather take a chance on an author who is prepared than one who has to scramble to justify story decisions.
So! If your head is now spinning from my wall-o-text and you only take away one piece of advice from this article, consider this:
Take the requirements of a submission call seriously, but have fun with it. Let your personality shine through, and just do the best you can. When the opportunity is right, your attention to detail will set you apart.
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About Sue Brown-Moore
Sue "DaVinciKittie" Brown-Moore is the Acquisitions Editor for the Dreamspun Desires category romance line from Dreamspinner Press and a freelance Developmental Editor passionate about helping authors bring out the best in their stories. She is also a veteran romance blogger who has grown her love of—*ahem* addiction to—romance into an online community thousands of readers strong. Sue loves connecting with readers and authors, so check out her romance podcast, visit her blogs, and find her on social media, below!
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The Cyclone Idai disaster is a natural phenomenon, but its impact is not. Rather, the impact is determined by the circumstances of the communities in the context of poverty and social inequalities. The Cyclone Idai disaster took place in communities governed by power relations based on gender, and the impact also reflected these power relations. Thus, men and women experienced the disaster differently.
Chimanimani (147 789) and Chipinge (329 842) has a combined projected population of 477 631, and out of this projected figure, a total figure of 250 000 people was affected by Cyclone Idai and 130 000 are women. It is reported that 5 200 women are at risk of sexual violence. Lack of privacy and safe spaces at emergency shelters triggered the vulnerability of women to sexual abuse. Many Cyclone Idai victims are sheltering in schools, Churches and public buildings that expose women to sexual attack. Some of the women who spoke to PYD Gender and Advocacy Officer, expressed the feeling of insecurity at the shelters and exhibit fear of pervasive violence post Cyclone Idai.
Nearly 75 000 pregnant women were caught up in the Cyclone Idai trail of destruction and 1 in 10 women (7 500) are at risk of serious complications that will require skilled delivery care. However, the reported disruption of water and sanitation facilities by Cyclone Idai is likely to expose the pregnant women to opportunistic infections and possible outbreaks at the established health centres as well as referral health centres.
Vulnerability of women in both Chimanimani and Chipinge is within the context of the social vulnerability as well as psychological vulnerability. The feeling of powerlessness in the decision– making process and the feeling of insecurity invokes both social and psychological vulnerabilities of the affected women in the Cyclone Idai ravaged communities. Thus, women are at risk of falling into deeper poverty post Cyclone Idai, and this realization raises their social and psychological vulnerabilities.
Women vulnerability in both Chimanimani and Chipinge has been brought to the fore due to a combination of factors that include underperforming government institutions and lack political will. These two factors increased the disaster-related risks and vulnerabilities of the exposed women in Cyclone Idai ravaged areas. The cyclone phenomena interacted with our political structures in a way that magnified the risks and vulnerabilities of women in Chimanimani and Chipinge.
Underperforming government institutions in the two districts and lack of political will are the pre-existing vulnerabilities that largely contributed to the impact of Cyclone Idai on women. This resulted in high female mortality rate from the Cyclone Idai, and this is linked to a systematic socioeconomic, cultural and political marginalization before the onset of the disaster. It is reported that 52% of the people affected are women which translate to 130 000 women in both Chimanimani and Chipinge districts with 65 000 aged between 15 – 49 years.
The Cyclone Idai disaster exacerbated the confluence of social vulnerability of women along with inept government response to the disaster. Most women and young girls have lost everything.


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Four-time AMA World Supercross champion, Ryan Villopoto, will make his global return to supercross racing in November, as he's confirmed to race both nights of breathtaking supercross action at the 2016 AUS-X Open.
The announcement that Villopoto will race comes on the day that tickets go ON-SALE to the public, and with Saturday's event in 2015 selling out within a matter of days, fans are urged to reserve their seats early to ensure they don't miss out.
The 2016 AUS-X Open will mark the very first time around the globe that spectators will witness Villopoto in action, as he competes over two nights of incredible supercross competition inside Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena (formerly AllPhones) on the 12th and 13th of November.
Villopoto stunned the entire motor racing community in early 2015, announcing his shock retirement from the sport after absolutely dominating the 2014 AMA World Supercross championship.
Following his retirement, the 27-year-old from Poulsbo, Washington, has not competed in a single supercross race since.
Villopoto will face off against two-time World Champion, Chad Reed, during both nights of competition, along with a whole host of fast Australian supercross racers and more.
"I'm really excited to announce that I'll be lining up behind a supercross gate again in Sydney, Australia, this November for the second AUS-X Open event!" said Villopoto.
"Racing (against) Chad will be awesome. I think that not only will Australian fans be tuning in, but the world also.
"It's a unique opportunity for supercross fans – it'll be a thing like, 'cool, Chad's there and so is Ryan – lets see how this pans out' – which will be exciting.
"I've chosen the AUS-X Open event (to race at) because of the vibe. Obviously there are other races that are similar, however I generally looked at those as 'headache' events.
"The AUS-X Open seems a bit different; a lot more laid back and just a hell of a time", finished Villopoto.
Villopoto holds a joint record with The King of Supercross, Jeremy McGrath, as the only two riders in history to win four consecutive AMA World Supercross Championships, with Villopoto's reign lasting from 2011-2014.
Along with his championships, Villopoto cemented his legendary status by catapulting his way to fifth place on the all-time supercross wins list, with a total of 41 wins.
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres, states having Villopoto competing in Australia is a fantastic opportunity for fans.


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Аттила Ильхан (15 июня 1925 — 10 октября 2005) — турецкий ,  и . Придерживался социалистических взглядов, в то же время ему не чужд был национализм, являющийся одним из принципов («стрел») кемализма. Государственный артист Турции (1991).

Биография
Родился 15 июня 1925 года в измирском районе Менёмен. Его отец работал чиновником. В связи с работой отца семья часто переезжала.

В возрасте 16 лет был арестован и приговорён к 2 месяцам тюремного заключения за написание стихотворения о просоветском поэте Назыме Хикмете. Этот инцидент прервал обучение поэта в школе, из которой он был исключён, и ему пришлось доучиваться в частном колледже.

После окончания колледжа поступил в Стамбульский университет, но на втором курсе бросил его и уехал во Францию, чтобы, по собственным словам поэта, привлечь внимание к положению Назыма Хикмета, объявившего голодовку. После возвращения в Турцию был арестован, но вскоре отпущен.

В 1950-х годах жил, разъезжая между Измиром, Парижем и Стамбулом, работал журналистом и кинокритиком. В 1960-х начал писать сценарии для фильмов и ТВ-сериалов, которые в 1980-х годах принесли ему широкую известность.

10 октября 2005 года умер от сердечного приступа в своей квартире, расположенной в стамбульском районе Канлыджа. Похоронен на кладбище Ашиян.

Личная жизнь
Брат актрисы Чолпан Ильхан и шурин Садри Алышика. В 1968-83 годах состоял в браке.

Творчество
В 1960-м году опубликовал первые три сборника своих произведений. Написанный в 1950-х годах сборник стихов «Бульвар тумана» () является одним из самых известных произведений имажизма своего времени. Помимо стихов, писал статьи, отражавшие его взгляды на такие темы, как вестернизация, левая политика, секс и кемализм.

Примечания

Ссылки
 Аттила Ильхан: Мы должны гордиться тем, что мы азиаты.

Имажизм
Похороненные на кладбище Ашиян
Персоналии:Стамбульский университет

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MIDWEST TALES
OrangeBean Indiana
POW "Paradise": Camp Atterbury in South-Central Indiana
By Mary Giorgio
Between 1941 and 1946, the United States detained over 500,000 German, Italian, and Japanese prisoners-of-war (POWs). In Indiana, Camp Atterbury became the temporary home of thousands of these men. Located on a quiet stretch of land four miles west of Edinburgh, Camp Atterbury now serves as an active National Guard training base.
Camp Atterbury opened in 1942 as an Army training facility following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The camp was named for William Atterbury, a native of New Albany and recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Service Medal during World War I. Camp Atterbury sat on over 40,000 acres of land with over 1,700 buildings that included barracks, officer quarters, mess halls, a library, a post office, a hospital and recreational facilities.
AERIAL PHOTO OF CAMP, C. 1942
Between 1942 and 1946, the facility housed almost 45,000 enlisted men and officers. In addition to combat training, the facility's hospital for wounded soldiers provided medical training. In the latter years of the war, it also served as a disembarkation and discharge center for many of Indiana's enlisted men.
In 1943, the camp became the unlikely home of thousands of Italian POWs. A large compound for POWs was constructed on 45 acres on the west side of the camp. The compound contained around 100 structures and held up to 3,000 POWs. The 1537th Service Unit was provided with special training in the care of POWs and assigned to run the encampment.
ITALIAN POWs AT ATTERBURY (FACES BLURRED BY WAR DEPT.)
The first Italian POWs arrived on April 30, 1943, and their numbers soon reached capacity. Many of these men were members of Italy's Afrika Korps, who had surrendered to the Allied forces in May of 1943. Supposedly, realizing their living conditions would be better as American POWs than as soldiers in the Italian army, many willingly surrendered to US armed forces, a pattern that would be repeated through the war's duration.
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In the summer of 1943, the first wave of POWs, many of whom were Catholic, built a tiny chapel at Camp Atterbury. It was nicknamed "the Chapel in the Meadow." The men used discarded building materials from other camp building projects and natural dyes from nearby flower and berry patches to complete the chapel.
Life at Camp Atterbury was pleasant for the POWs who stayed there. They received fresh clothing, nutritious meals, and warm beds. A soccer field and amphitheater were provided for recreation. Some Americans felt this accommodating treatment of POWs was unwarranted given their status as enemies of the United States. However, the American government had agreed to abide by the standards for POW care set forth in the 1929 Geneva Convention.
SOLDIERS TRAINING AT ATTERBURY, 1943
POWs living at Camp Atterbury were required to work at the camp. Some were employed as groundskeepers, maintaining the camp's exterior or working on the camp's 220-acre farm. Others cleaned the camp's laundry or worked on other housekeeping tasks.
Other POWs were sent to nearby farms and factories to provide civilian labor. None were allowed to engage in activities that directly benefitted the war effort. However, with so many young men serving in the armed forces, America was in great need of civilian laborers.
In September of 1943, Italy surrendered to the Allied forces and the POWs at Camp Atterbury were released. Rather than go home, many were moved to labor battalions directly supported the war effort at the direction of Italy's leadership. Soon after the Italians left Camp Atterbury, German POWs arrived to take their place. Following the invasion of Normandy in June of 1944, the numbers of POWs at Camp Atterbury soared. Many of these men would remain at the camp for the next two years.
In the meantime, the German POWs worked inside and outside the camp, much like the Italians before them. Initially, POWs were only allowed to travel for work within a 25-mile radius to approved civilian factories and farms. However, with the critical labor shortage, the government eventually lifted this restriction. The Italian and German POWs that left the camp to work for Indiana factories and farms harvested crops that would have otherwise gone unpicked, and preserved and packed the produce, so it could be eaten by American families.
When the War Manpower Commission lifted the 25-mile restriction, the Army set up satellite POW camps throughout the country to move laborers closer to their job sites. Camp Atterbury supported several satellite camps across Indiana. In Windfall, Indiana, when approximately 750 German POWs arrived along with 100 guards in August of 1944, the town's population doubled overnight. The POWs provided critical labor at a nearby food processing plant. In Austin, workers cooked tomatoes and packed canned produce.
POWs employed outside the camp received wages in the form of script for their efforts. Farms and factories employing these workers paid the US Treasury and War Department, which in turn paid the POWs the equivalent of 10 cents an hour, up to 80 cents a day. The script could be redeemed for goods at the Camp Atterbury canteen. POWs employed inside the camp likewise received a small script payment for their labor.
Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945. Slowly, in the months following their surrender, German POWs across the country were released. The last German POWs left Camp Atterbury in June of 1946. The POW encampment was subsequently dismantled.
POW CHAPEL TODAY
Camp Atterbury and its hospital were deactivated in December of 1946. Both would later be reactivated by the US Army during the Korean War. In 1968, the Army once again deactivated the camp, this time transferring control to the Indiana National Guard. Today, it serves as a training facility. A large acreage of woods and natural resources not utilized by the National Guard are leased to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Johnson County Parks Department.
Between 1943 and 1946, about 15,000 POWs passed through Camp Atterbury. The men provided essential civilian labor to farms and factories throughout Indiana. Today, virtually nothing remains of the POW camp that once stood on the site. The Chapel on the Meadow is the only exception. It has been restored and is now a popular tourist destination. The camp also has an outdoor veteran's memorial and an indoor museum located at the Camp Atterbury Welcome Center.
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Conewango es un pueblo ubicado en el condado de Cattaraugus en el estado estadounidense de Nueva York. En el año 2000 tenía una población de 1.732 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 18.5 personas por km².

Geografía
Conewango se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas .

Demografía
Según la Oficina del Censo en 2000 los ingresos medios por hogar en la localidad eran de $34,491, y los ingresos medios por familia eran $36,719. Los hombres tenían unos ingresos medios de $31,435 frente a los $20,417 para las mujeres. La renta per cápita para la localidad era de $13,667. Alrededor del 23.6% de la población estaban por debajo del umbral de pobreza.

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Pueblos de Nueva York


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What great movies did you see this summer? My favorite film by far was "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" This documentary chronicles the life and work of Fred Rogers, an incredibly gentle and passionate human being, Mr. Rogers worked tirelessly on behalf of young children and their families.
One of the key components of the Reggio Emilia philosophy is honoring the child as capable and confident. When we look at that through a Jewish lens, we refer to the child as being created b'tzelem Elokim, in the image of God.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning is being talked about a lot throughout our educational world. In higher education people are exploring new and innovative ways to excite children about science and math and to be sure they are prepared for 21st century careers.
In early childhood, STEM permeates our classrooms and our time with young children.
When parents understand the process and approach to learning, they can truly be partners with us in the education of their children.
We all hold fast to the idea that we have all been created in the Divine image. As such, we all have unique qualities inspired by God that are manifest in all that we do.
This notion, as many of our core beliefs, seems like a difficult idea to instill in very young children.
And yet, we have found over the last three years that we are able to convey this message through our Journey Binders.
As I approached the front door of Starbucks one morning in August, I was struck with dread as I read the sign on the door. This store will be closed for renovations through the end of September.
School got off to a wonderful start!
Toddlers are filled with wonder, curiosity and passion and NOW Agudath Israel Early Childhood Center is filled with toddlers!
Loris Malguzzi, the founder of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, wrote a poem called The Hundred Languages of Children. In it he explains that children have a hundred ways of doing many things and a hundred ways to create and explore their own worlds. The Reggio approach stresses the importance of letting children learn in their own way and express themselves in a "language" of their choosing.
In his book Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv writes about his concern that as we raise a generation of children so connected to electronics, they are losing their connection to nature. A connection to nature is deeply important to all of us. Nature provides the opportunity to calm our senses and experience the world in its purest form.
Traveling to Israel involves many, many hours on an airplane, a large expense and other great challenges if you are only four or five years old. So, instead of going to Israel, we brought Israel to our Early Childhood Center in honor of Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israel's 66th anniversary.
Very often when a teacher sits down to present an idea and share a new thought with her class, she finds that the conversation goes in a completely different way than she thought it would.


The Government implementing agency, Customs General Administration, held its annual meeting to review its accomplishments in 2017 (11 January 2018). The Director General B.Asralt congratulated the officers, emphasizing positive results and achievements.
Mongolians Customs surpassed its target for 2017 by 2.82%. Total trade turnover increased 27.3% as compared with the same period last year. As of the end of 2017, 84.1% of minerals export were cleared via paperless technology. The traders were enabled to carry out its clearance on the internet and without having to go through customs brokers. In 2017, transaction value was used for 85.1% of import and 80.1% of export, which indicate an increased level of compliance from the trade.
Furthermore, major revision to the Customs Law was drafted; the 2017 amendments to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System was implemented on time; and significant investment was made to improving the technical and human capabilities.
The World Customs Organization is dedicating 2018 to the security of the business environment, with the slogan "A secure business environment for economic development." Mongolian Customs is proclaiming the year 2018 to be "A year for facilitating legitimate trade and promoting economic growth".


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51 of 71 staff at Kudakudhinge Hiya transferred to other jobs
Kudakudhinge' Hiya in Villimale' - File Photo
Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services has revealed 51 of the 71 staff at the children's shelter home Kudakudhinge Hiya have been transferred to other jobs, following the termination of the facility's services.
The gender ministry noted some staff at Kudakudhinge Hiya have been made redundant following the government's decision to terminate the services at the facility and transfer all children at the facility to new shelter homes established in the atolls. The ministry said 51 of the 71 staff at the facility have been transferred to other jobs in the government. The ministry said redundancy notice has been sent to the remaining 20 staff on December 1.
Kudakudhinge Hiya is one of the main children's shelters established in the Greater Male' Region. The government has decided to close the facility and transfer the children housed at the facility to new homes built in the atolls.