A Little Pretty Pocket Book

A Little Pretty Pocket-Book is a children's book written by John Newbery. It is commonly thought to be the first children's book ever made, and provides a code of conduct for boys and girls in different social settings.

This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books—John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery—for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named—became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world of children's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.

Each desk-sized "FunSheet" includes original illustrations designed to be colored with markers, colored pencils, or crayons including the state name, statehood info, state flag, state seal, and lots of state symbols and facts for kids to read, color, and learn, PLUS a state symbols wordsearch and maze. The oversized sheets give kids lots of room to show their creativity and include lots of educational value! You can even laminate the sheets to use throughout the year as desk-sheets, placemats, wall displays, and more! These attractive coloring and activity sheets make it fun to learn about our state's symbols and other important facts.

Modern life presents so many challenges that keeping a balanced perspective can be difficult. The Pocket Book of Positives will ensure that you remain focused on getting the very best out of your life, however trying the circumstances might be. Brimming with optimism, this little book aims to be the perfect companion for life's journey'wise, humorous, reliable, enthusiastic, encouraging and always there when you need them.

Too often professionals in public policy or criminal justice must scramble to find additional reading on juvenile law and justice or on juvenile delinquency topics because most references and textbooks provide inadequate coverage of many issues of importance. The Handbook of Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice responds to this need by prov

Rosemary's plan to clean houses over the summer takes a strange turn after she acquires a cat who turns out to be enchanted.

Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends. Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title - something she's wanted all along. If you thought Lilly was funny before, you are in for a treat. So hurry up and start reading. Lilly can't wait for you to find out more about her.

Join Howard Moon, Vince Noir, Naboo, Bollo, Bob Fossil, Old Gregg, the Moon, and all your other favourite characters on a unique journey in to the world of The Mighty Boosh. Content includes: *An extract from Howard's jazz detective novel Trumpet Full of Memories *Vince's Christmas Toy story *Bollo's letters to Peter Jackson *Bob Fossil's postcards from 'Nam *A new Charlie story *Ol' Gregg's watercolours *Naboo's guide to black magic *Dixon Bainbridge's Turkish Challenge *Crimp lyrics Incredibly funny, visually dynamic, surreal, musical, wildly creative... The Mighty Boosh is unlike anything else on British television, and this beautifully illustrated humour book is utterly unique.

The Little Book of Pocket Spells offers all sorts of practical tips for bringing magic essentials into your life, from simple charms for encouraging love and success to hints for using herbs and aromatic oils for health and happiness. The Little Book of Pocket Spells includes:o "Aphrodite's Refresher" for adding zing to your love lifeo "Karmic Calmer" for dealing with annoying situationso "Candle Magic" o "Bath Time Brew"o "An Aromatic Antidote to Cigarette Cravings"o "To Attract the Apple of Your Eye"o "Astral Armor" for times of crisiso "Cure for Forgetfulness"Carry The Little Book of Pocket Spells around in your purse or pocket and use it to conjure up magic whatever the occasion.