Paperback Books by Anna Walker

A funny, noisy parrot comes into Jack's life and brings him closer to his dad in an unexpected and moving way in this gorgeous, emotionally resonant picture book from the creator of Florette. Jack loves staying at his dad’s house. They have tacos and milkshakes, and make each other laugh. But lately Jack wonders if his dad is lonely when he isn’t there. Then Jimmy arrives. Jimmy is loud and obnoxious, but Dad thinks he’s clever and funny. Jack does not think he’s clever or funny. And he’s starting to wonder if Dad likes Jimmy better than he likes Jack. This beautifully written and illustrated book about the unconditional love a parent has for a child is both heartwarming and reassuring.

Your journey from self-conscious to self-confident begins now!Take those first steps toward becoming more self-assured with this empowering collection of tips and wisdom. Helping you learn to love who you are and sparkle with certainty, this book offers practical advice on how to:Think positivelyFeel body confidentFire up your happiness hormonesChoose a mood-boosting diet and lifestyleTreat yourself with compassionGet ready to glow like never before!

An original, compelling, and visually stunning treatment of a common childhood predicament: overcoming a fear of the water. Lottie goes to swim lessons every Saturday, but she never gets in the water. That’s because she is convinced there is a shark in the pool, a shark that wants to eat her and only her. But then Walter appears. Walter likes singing and reading books and bubble baths, and his favorite food is fish sticks, just like Lottie. When Saturday rolls around again, Lottie is no more ready to jump in the pool than she was before. Or is she? Sometimes it just takes a special friend to find the courage that was inside you all along.

A 2018 New York Times and New York Public Library Best Illustrated Picture Book When Mae’s family moves to a new home, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She’ll miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterflies in the wavy grass. But there’s no room for a garden in the city. Or is there? Mae’s story, gorgeously illustrated in watercolor, is a celebration of friendship, resilience in the face of change, and the magic of the natural world.

Award-winning and much-loved author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle, poignant, affirming and wise picture book sure to delight all ages. Mr. Huff is a story about the clouds and the sunshine in each of our lives. Bill is having a bad day. Mr Huff is following him around and making everything seem difficult. Bill tries to get rid of him, but Mr Huff just gets bigger and bigger! Then they both stop, and a surprising thing happens . . .

One day, a parrot appears on the doorstep. His name is Jimmy. Dad thinks Jimmy is amazing. He's loud, he's funny and he's full of surprises! But Jack doesn't like surprises. Not at all.

Meet Olliea gorgeous, lively zebraFred the dog, and all of Ollie's friends. Ollie loves Mumand Mum loves Ollie! Anna Walker has perfectly captured the bond between a mother and child in simple, everyday activities, as Ollie and Mum spend a special day together.

Join Ollie at the Easter Fair, where baby chicks go Cheep, cheep, cheep!

"Traces the career of Colombian artist Olga de Amaral (born 1932). Drawing on techniques like plaiting and wrapping and materials such as horsehair and gold leaf, Amaral's transformative woven sculptures result from a lifetime of experimentation. This book provides new scholarship by contextualizing Amaral's work within contemporary and fiber arts"--

You've already met Ollie - the gorgeous, lively zebra - now it's time to learn your ABC and 123 with Ollie in this new baby-friendly board book format.

Ollie loves to sing in the rain, in the bath and with ducks in the park.

Dave East, is an American rapper and actor from Harlem, New York. He gained attention in 2014 from his mixtape Black Rose. Since its release, East has been signed to rapper Nas' label Mass Appeal Records, and later in conjunction with Def Jam Recordings.

In this sweet, engaging picture book, Ollie and his pet dog Fred celebrates all the things they love about Christmas.

Meet Olliea gorgeous, lively zebraFred the dog and all of Ollie's friends. In I Love My Grandpa, Grandpa and Ollie have fun in the garden. Grandpa loves to listen, and Ollie loves to talk!

'I'm not swimming,' Lottie announced. Lottie doesn't want to be afraid, but no matter what she does, she just can't go in the water. Until she finds a surprising friend, who turns out to be more helpful than Lottie could ever have imagined...

Alfie is in no hurry to get up until he finds out they are going to the park today. Alfies mother keeps telling him he needs to hurry up and get dressed. But it isnt easy getting ready when you have so many other things to do!

Meet Olliea gorgeous, lively zebra! Ollie spends the day with Grandma, having a picnic, painting, playing and singing.

You've already met Ollie-the gorgeous, lively zebra-now it's time to meet Olllie's new baby brother! Together they play hide-and-seek and climb aboard the Ollie train!

Food can be powerful medicine, but trying to shop, cook, and eat healthy food with fibromyalgia can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Dr. Ginevra Liptan, author of "The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor," and nutritionist Anna Walker present clear and easy-to-follow advice for simple dietary changes that can help relieve fibromyalgia symptoms. This book will take you step-by-step through the process of developing your personal Fibro Food Formula, allowing you to focus on the most important diet changes that enable you to spend your energy wisely. It serves as a companion to "The FibroManual," containing the same dietary guidance but in a very simple, user-friendly approach with keys to making it happen in real life and tips from fibromyalgia patients on how they have reduced their symptoms and made food prep and cooking easier.

Ollie the zebra and Fred the dog love picking up shells, splashing by the sea, and sandy sandwiches in the sun.

Based on the seventh instalment of the biennial Renwick Invitational, this striking volume, presents the work of Steven Young Lee, Kristen Morgin, Jennifer Trask, and Norwood Viviano. The four selected artists work in a remarkable variety of media including porcelain, raw clay, bone, gold, glass, metal, found objects and mineral pigments. Their visual sensibilities draw on sources ranging from traditional Asian pottery to vintage Americana, and from the romance of the Victorian Era to the algorhythmic precision of the computer. Together, they engage a current fascination in American craft with change, transformation, ruin, and reinvention.

Peggy lives in a small house in a quiet street. One blustery day a big gust of wind sweeps down and scoops up leaves, twigs and...Peggy! The wind blows Peggy into the city, where she discovers strange new things, but how will she find her way back home?

You've already met Ollie - the gorgeous, lively zebra - now it's time to learn your ABC and 123 with Ollie in this new baby-friendly board book format.

Meet Ollie-a gorgeous, lively zebra-Fred the dog and all of Ollie's friends. Join in as Ollie dances like jelly with a wobbly belly, and wriggles after a bath.

From the author/artist of "Peggy, " a lively and lovely-to-look-at young picture book about a little alligator named Alfie who goes wild when his favorite toy is missing.

Tales From Colorful Lives is the third installment of stories and recollections from more than two dozen authors who have shared their experiences in a weekly writing group at Monte Vista Grove Homes in Pasadena, California, a community of retired church workers. Through their words, readers travel through nine decades and journey to places exotic and familiar: A waterfall picnic in East Kalimantan; climbing to base camp at Everest; creepy crawling adventures in Corumba; camping trips with unexpected consequences in Manilla; a special summer as a young boy in Monroe, New Hampshire; and finding the perfect Christmas goat. Told with rare humility and grace, the stories are historical, philosophical, humorous, personal, and at times theological, but never preachy. They resonate with the joys and fears we all have as human beings, offering a hand in friendship to the reader. The collection is edited by the writing group's facilitator, Anna Walker.

From the author/artist of "Peggy, " a lively and lovely-to-look-at young picture book about a little alligator named Alfie, whose creative delaying tactics test his mother's patience.

Releasing control is relief... I was warned about men like Brett MacLean. He was dark and thrilling, intense and controlling. And he captivated me from the very start. He unleashed something inside of me like no other. His bad rep and troubled past drew me to him like gasoline feeding a flame. With just one taste, I felt the danger in him, the uncontrollable power that left me breathless. The passion consumed me. Fast and hard. Temptation couldn't guard my heart. I should have known a man of such raw and wild desires came with competition.