Melissa Wood Knihy

This is a book that follows flowers and the seasons and paces the seasons with the ages of the life, beginning with molecular prebirth and ending with aging and death. Melissa is the accordionist with the Rosendale Improvement Association Brass Band and Social Club. She has had poetry published by Silver Birch Press. This is her book of eco poems about herbs and flowers. She studies etymology, builds sculptural and functional objects, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She lives in New York's play land, the Valley. She teaches English language arts. You may view her poetry and essays at honeybeewood.wordpress.com.

Interactive book. Teddy bear ("story buddy") issued with book responds to highlighted phrases throughout.

Part aspirational, part creative, and all doodle, Citysketch Paris is a compilation of creative prompts geared to immerse you in the wonders of magnificent Paris. Finish partially created Parisian landscapes, sketch accessories to accompany a chic French wardrobe, doodle your own uniquely-styled versions of Louvre masterpieces, and loads more. Citysketch Paris is a complete course in Parisian culture for the enamored. With over 100 prompts, try your hand at sketching landscapes, art, architecture, fashion, people, food, and culture. Each page contains a fascinating anecdote as well as a creative prompt about a unique and lovable part of the city. On the opposite side of the page, a sketch is started for you. Then it's up to you to unleash your imagination to complete the sketch and add your own signature style to it. Sketch these and more iconic Parisian places and things: Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower A Picasso self-portrait at the Musée Picasso Le Moulin Rouge sign and windmill A Hermés scarf A macaron shop You can use the book to practice sketching and doodling, to enhance your creativity, or simply catch this amazing city on paper. Be inspired. Get creative. Find your pencil and start dreaming!