New Releases by Edith Hope Fine

A workbook for practicing cursive penmanship.

Do you dream of writing for children but don't know where to start? Jump, Froggies!: Writing Children's Books is the perfect book to start you on your path to publication. Award-winning children's book writer Edith Hope Fine takes you on a step-by-step journey through the world of children's book publishing. From writing techniques to jump-start your creativity to how to submit your work, from getting your work published to marketing yourself and your projects, this book includes more than eighty-nine practical tips, plus journaling ideas for aspiring writers. Jump, Froggies! is a must-have for anyone beginning a career in children's books.

Splashy sunset paints the sky. Shy moon tiptoes, climbs up high . . . Daylight is fading and night is drawing in. It's time for bed. A drowsy child observes the wide world settling down, coming ever closer to home until at last there are good-night hugs and kisses for this little sleepyhead. Richly painted, evocative scenes illuminate the text, imbuing the whole with mystery and a sense of comfort and warmth, and making this a bedtime story to treasure for all time.

In Spanish. The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.

The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.

Who or whom? Lay or lie? Conjunction, pronoun, predicate, or gerund? If such questions and terms leave you scratching your head, you need the hip and fun follow-up to NITTY-GRITTY GRAMMAR. With a new, easy-to-use alphabetical format and the same winning formula of wacky cartoons, off-the-wall examples, and catchy reminders, MORE NITTY-GRITTY GRAMMAR will help you sidestep common bloopers, untangle your malapropisms, secure those dangling modifiers, and teach you to speak and write with clarity and confidence.

An easy-to-follow guide for all of your grammar needs. With clear text, appealing cartoons, and a focus on common grammatical errors and how to correct them, this little volume is a real gem that should find a permanent place with companies, universities, and anyone seeking a user-friendly guide to style and usage.

Miss Marigold, the garden lady, visits Pepper Lane Elementary to help them transform a weedy, rocky patch of ground into a garden.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the revered civil rights pioneer.

A cricket, grouchy about being awakened by strange noises, makes his way to their source--a manger in which a very special baby waits to hear his song.

A biography of a woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement.

A group of friends teleports to worlds of Greek and Latin words while trying to complete a vocabulary assignment in time to celebrate their town's centennial.

Grandpa is taking snapshots, but it's hard to get a picture that is just right.

A biography of the outdoor adventurer and author, whose writing includes adventure stories, historical novels, sports books, and nature stories.

Grandpa is taking snapshots, but it's hard to get a picture that is just right.

Illustrated by Rene King Moreno One night Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden. When she and her pet hen, Blanca, investigate, they see a man leaving with a large sack - full of fruit from Rosalinda's beloved lemon tree. What's even worse is that in the morning she discovers that the tree is now dying. Seeking a way to heal the tree and find out more about the thief who stole the lemons, she takes advice from an old woman and all is eventually resolved. F/c illustrations, ages 4 and up.

Presents the life and career of the geneticist who spent many years studying the cells of maize and in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

'Handling the Paper Flow in the Workspace or Home Office'. With real-life anecdotes, humor and quotes from professional writers. For people who write takes a fresh look at the special needs of writers. Freelancers, short-story writers, novelists, reporters, journalists, researchers, and anyone else who needs help managing paperwork can follow this proven, five-step plan for getting organized.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, lifestyle, and natural environment of turtles and tortoises.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, lifestyle, and natural environment of the python and the anaconda.