Christie Matheson Knihy

V každej knihe treba obracať strany. Ale nie každú treba poklopkať, potriasť ňou, pobúchať ju či poslať jej vzdušný bozk. Čarovný strom je inovatívna a nadčasová knižka, v ktorej malý čitateľ pomôže osamelému stromu, aby sa menil podľa ročných období. Je interaktívna a čarovná! Na začiatku je holý hnedý strom. Ale stačí naň zaklopať a už mu narastie prvý list! Ešte jeden klop, druhý, tretí, štvrtý – a na ďalšej strane už má listov päť! Pohlaďte ho, potraste ním a pozorujte, ako zakvitne, ako sa obsype jabĺčkami aj ako v jesennom vetre zhodí lístie. Koláž v spojení s akvarelom pripomína jednoduchý farebný štýl Lois Ehlertovej a Erica Carla, interaktívny koncept zas Knižku od Hervého Tulleta. Christie Matheson spája hravosť s údivom nad fungovaním prírody.Je to moderná klasika, ktorá vyhráva v každom ročnom období a pri každom spoločnom čítaní. Z recenzií Oceňovaná interaktívna obrázková knižka o striedaní ročných období. „Ako Knižka Hervého Tulleta, aj Mathesonovej Čarovný strom dokazuje, že na interaktivitu netreba digitálne aplikácie.“ New York Times Autorka pozýva čitateľov, aby si spolu s jabloňou prešli štyri ročné obdobia. Žiadne dotykové obrazovky, len ťukáte a otáčate stránky. . . Univerzálna téma v nezvyčajne čistom, jednoduchom podaní. . . a nepotrebujete k tomu dobíjať batérie.“ — Kirkus Reviews O autorke: Christie Matheson je uznávaná autorka interaktívnych obrázkových kníh pre deti. Jej tri malé deti ju rady brávajú pozorovať vtáky do parku Presidio v San Franciscu.

Na začátku je strom. A když zaťukáš, zatleskáš, zatřeseš, začnou se dít kouzla! „Důkaz, že na interaktivitu nepotřebujete aplikace.“ New York Times „Krásný příběh čtyř ročních období jednoho stromu.“

When a world-famous shoe designer walked into his surprise birthday party and saw the cake that was waiting for him--a Manolo stiletto perched alluringly next to a tissue-filled shoebox--it was his turn to ogle someone else's talent. The cake, created by Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes in New York City, was a sensation. Not only did everyone at the party want to know how it was made, they wanted to know how to create something as dazzling themselves. This unique book contains projects for every skill level: from gorgeous, sugar-dusted heart cookies to delightful billiard-ball cupcakes, to sculpted cakes in the shape of wine bottles and Chinese takeout boxes, to the extravagantly beautiful, threetiered embroidery cake showcased on Sex and the City. With delicious recipes, stunning creations for every occasion, suggestions for time-saving shortcuts, and hot tips for fabulous results, all illustrated with gorgeous photographs and easy-to follow diagrams, THE CONFETTI CAKES COOKBOOK is a must-have for the outrageously chic baker in all of us.

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl's perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of One for the Murphys and Paper Things. Fifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible. And today might be Maya's toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter's biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella. But even on the rainiest days, there's hope that the sun will come out soon. Emotional and compassionate, Shelter looks at homelessness through one girl's eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.

WITH A NEW POSTSCRIPT: SATAN'S STORY "Part Kurt Vonnegut, part Douglas Adams, but let's be honest, Matheson had me at 'Based on the Bible.'" --Dana Gould, comedian and writer The Bible offers some clues to God's personality--he's alternately been called vindictive and just, bloodthirsty and caring, all-powerful and impotent, capricious and foresighted, and loving and hateful. But no one has ever fully explored why God might be such a figure of contrasts. Nor has anyone ever satisfactorily explained what guides his relationship not just with angels, the devil, and his son, but also with all of creation. Might he be completely misunderstood, a mystery even to himself? Might his behavior and actions toward humankind tell us much more about him than it does about us? Enter the mind of the creator of the universe, travel with him through the heavenly highs and hellish lows of his story, from Genesis to Revelation, to better understand his burdensome journey: being God isn't easy. After hearing his story--at times troubling and tragic but always hilarious in its absurdity and divine in its comedy--you'll never look at a miracle or catastrophe--or at our place in the universe, or God's--the same way again.

Search for hidden birds and count them, too, in this seek-and-find picture book with a satisfying surprise. Delicate artwork, a focus on counting, and an engaging treasure hunt will entice fans of Janell Cannon's Stellaluna and Steve Light's Have You Seen My Dragon?

Appropriate for even the youngest child, Plant the Tiny Seed is never the same book twice-no matter how many times you read it!And for curious young nature lovers, a page of facts about seeds, flowers, and the insects and animals featured in the book is included at the end.

One girl and her soccer team take a stand against the bullies who push them too far in this brave, inspiring novel that celebrates girl power and the true spirit of sports. Perfect for readers who love The Crossover and Fighting Words. "A tale of terrific girl power and athleticism." —Kirkus Reviews Twelve-year-old Alex loves playing soccer, and she’s good at it, too. Very good. When her skills land her a free ride to play for Select, an elite soccer club, it feels like a huge opportunity. Joining Select could be the key to a college scholarship and a bright future—one that Alex’s family can’t promise her. But as the team gets better and better, her new coach pushes the players harder and harder, until soccer starts to feel more like punishment than fun. And then there comes a point where enough is enough, and Alex and her teammates must take a stand to find a better way to make their soccer dreams come true. Powerful and inspiring, Select explores the important difference between positive and negative coaching and celebrates the true spirit of sports.

A founder of New York City's Confetti Cakes shares recipes for an array of highly decorative children's cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, in a step-by-step guide that includes such baking project ideas as a sock monkey, an MP3 player, and hula gingerbread figures.

All the colors of the rainbow are hidden in the garden, but can the little bee find them-with help from the reader?