Best Selling Books by Sally Warner

This book offers constructive advice for artists who are becoming discouraged or feel stalled and those who yearn to rekindle their passion for making art. Several life-long artists in mediums as diverse as drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture share philosophies and outline strategies for remaining an artist despite chronic challenges such as financial worries, social pressures, family obligations, “day jobs,” and self-doubt. From setting up a studio and establishing a realistic work schedule to finding the right subject matter and reconsidering every option,Making Room for Making Artdiscusses important changes in attitude and offers practical suggestions on how artists can rediscover the pleasure of making art.

The third book in the Absolutely Alfie series, perfect for fans of the Judy Moody books! Second grader Alfie Jakes knows that when it comes to some friendships, one day you''re in, and the next you''re out. When Alfie''s former best friend Lulu announces that she''s hosting the best sleepover ever--and that she''s only allowed to invite six girls--Alfie desperately wants to go but is not sure she''ll be one of the lucky few. Lulu''s classmates are doing all they can to win her favor, a task that often ends in tears. Can Alfie convince her used-to-be best friend that a party is better when everyone is invited--or will she get herself uninvited instead?

Do friendships have to change? Quinney Todd has been best friends with Brynnie and Marguerite her whole life. But now Brynnie and Marguerite are fighting, leaving Quinney caught in the middle. Even worse, Marguerite has turned into Lake Geneva''s bad girl, and everyone in school knows all about it. Or they think they do. Quinney wants to be loyal, but Marguerite keeps pushing her away. And when Quinney''s mom invites Marguerite to live with them for a few weeks -- in Quinney''s room, no less! -- Quinney finally has to face the question she''s avoided all along: Does she even want to be friends with Marguerite anymore? Poor Quinney''s got the bad girl blues...! In this funny and poignant novel, Sally Warner explores what it''s like to discover that not everyone grows up at the same time -- or in the same way.

Third-grader EllRay dreads the upcoming Winter Wonderland school assembly in which he must emcee and sing "Jingle Bell Rock."

You don''t have to be an artist or a teacher to help your child discover the pleasure and challenge of making art. This clear, informative handbook features dozens of art projects designed for age group 2 to 5 and 6 to 10, that can be done at home with a minimum of parental supervision.

Suggests projects to encourage involvement in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture

This work takes a critical look at the adequacy of medical care given to sick children in poverty, in the care of church-run charitable orders begun by Mother Teresa in Calcutta, finding there are serious shortcomings.

Depuis la mort de sa mère, six ans plus tôt, Dilly mène une existence sans histoires auprès d''un père mélancolique, enfermé dans le souvenir de sa femme disparue. Cet été-là, l''été de ses treize ans, alors qu''elle vient comme chaque année passer les vacances dans la vieille maison de famille, elle apprend qu''avant de mourir sa mère lui a écrit une lettre. La colère s''empare de Dilly : de quel droit cette femme partie trop tôt, prétend-elle régenter encore la vie de sa fille ?

Cady ziet haar vriendin Nina steeds zieker worden, maar zij wil niet somber doen als zij bij Nina is. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.