Most Popular Books by Linda Bailey

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Join the Binkertons, twins Josh and Emma and their little sister, Libby, as they return to the Good Times Travel Agency -- and end up knee-deep in an ancient Chinese rice paddy! Adventures in Ancient China is an engaging mix of adventure and historical information about life in China during first century A.D. Kids will learn about Chinese society, inventions, medicine, the Silk Road, the Great Wall, nomadic warriors and much more. They''ll love the book''s contemporary comic-book look, while parents, teachers and librarians will appreciate the well-researched story line and solid factual information.

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Join the adventure of caring for our planet with this vibrant children''s book! Through fun rhymes and colorful illustrations, families will discover how to enjoy nature, help animals, and engage in community activities that make a difference for a brighter future. In Green Is My Favorite Color, children and their parents embark on a delightful journey to learn about the environment and the importance of caring for it. This engaging book emphasizes that even the smallest actions can lead to significant changes. With playful verses, it encourages families to explore the wonders of nature together, fostering a love for the outdoors. Readers will find inspiration to plant trees and gardens, clean up local parks, recycle, and compost. The book also highlights the joy of visiting nature centers, forest preserves, parks, and beaches, making it a perfect guide for family outings. Each page is filled with vibrant illustrations that capture the beauty of the natural world, making learning enjoyable and interactive. As children discover how to care for animals and their habitats, they will also learn about the importance of community involvement. The book promotes activities that not only benefit the environment but also strengthen family bonds. By nurturing a sense of responsibility towards nature, children are encouraged to carry these values into adulthood. Green Is My Favorite Color is more than just a book; it''s a call to action for families to work together for a healthier planet. With every turn of the page, young readers will be inspired to make a difference, proving that when we unite for a common cause, great things can happen. This enchanting story is a must-have for every child''s bookshelf, instilling a lifelong appreciation for the Earth.

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It began with a girl named Mary. She liked to daydream and imagine. And she grew up to write Frankenstein. The inspirational true story of the great writer Mary Shelley, brought to life for children in this stunning picture book by multi-award winning author Linda Bailey and with beautiful illustrations from Júlia Sardà. Mary loves stories, but the stories in her daydreams are far more thrilling than those in any book. After a troubled childhood, eighteen-year-old Mary runs away to Switzerland with the famous poet Percy Bysse Shelley, her step-sister in tow. One dark and stormy night at his house by the lake, they huddle around the fire, telling ghost stories. But Mary can imagine better than those! After learning about electricity that can make dead frogs twitch, she has a nightmare that triggers the birth of one of the greatest scary stories of all time: Frankenstein... A perfect read for the very youngest aspiring writers, and for fans of Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell''s The Sleeper and the Spindle. Praise for the illustrator: "Júlia Sardà''s illustrations are dark, dream-like, detailed" THE TIMES

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

For fifty years the animals on Stolski''s farm have played their hearts out for the Stolski Cup --- the dream of every hockey team all over the northland. And every year the Farm Team has lost to the nastiest, smelliest, snarlingest bunch of varmints ever to don skates --- the Bush League Bandits. As soon as the puck drops for this year''s playoff game, the Bandits, playing as dirty as ever, take an early lead. A Bandit porcupine named Needles starts ramming Farm Team players, while the weasels slash and spear. But the Farm Team''s goalie Big George blocks some tough shots, while Billy the goat and Vera the goose net three goals to tie things up. Then the Bandits bring in a bruiser of a substitute player so big and mean that these plucky underdogs could be in for a serious mauling. From the award-winning team of Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin and packed with on-ice action and laughs, this is the picture book hockey fans of every age have been waiting for.

Join the Binkertons as they go on a time travel adventure back to ancient Egypt.