New Releases by Lauren Thompson

"Discover a collection of savory and satisfying recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling full and content. From hearty stews and comforting casseroles to flavorful soups and satisfying salads, this book has something for everyone. Each recipe is easy to follow and includes step-by-step instructions, as well as helpful tips for preparation and presentation. Whether you''re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion feast, you''ll find a recipe that''s perfect for the occasion. So, gather your ingredients, turn on the stove, and get ready to enjoy some delicious and satisfying meals with this must-have cookbook

This recipe book features a collection of delicious and healthy quinoa and black bean salad dishes. Quinoa, a nutrient-rich ancient grain, is combined with black beans, a great source of protein, to create satisfying and flavorful salads. These recipes are perfect for those looking for a tasty way to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet. From classic quinoa and black bean salads to unique variations with exotic spices and fresh herbs, this recipe book has something for everyone. Whether you''re looking for a light lunch or a hearty side dish, you''ll find plenty of options to choose from. These salads are easy to make, easy to customize and sure to please.

Color the critters, add the ants, and practice skills through play--for kids ages 5 to 6 Set off on an exciting trip to the zoo that teaches reading, writing, and math! This kindergarten activity book is bursting with dot-to-dots, picture hunts, color-by-numbers, and more that little learners can take anywhere for hours of animal fun. What sets the Kindergarten Activity Book: Zoo Animals apart from other activity books for kindergartners: Amazing animal-themed activities--Follow the letters to guide an anteater through a maze, help the meerkats count their snacks, and solve a pattern to rescue the baby ducks! A brainpower booster--Strengthen early learning with puzzles and games that become more challenging throughout each new section, so kindergarteners can see their skills grow. Colorful illustrations--Explore adorable pictures of super-cool zoo animals that are sure to surprise and delight. Educate and entertain with this book of fun and games that helps kindergarteners succeed.

Do you love food? Do you love comics? Cooking Comics! is a fully illustrated comic-book-style introduction to the skills you need to master the kitchen! Not only will you learn kitchen fundamentals, but you will also learn delicious and versatile recipes utilizing those techniques–complete with options to dress up your meals or quick shortcuts to simplify your mouth-watering creations. This is the most complete introduction to fundamental kitchen skills you need to go from novice to pro, all while having fun reading comics!

It’s always a beautiful day when Mouse and Minka come to play! This carry-along boxed set includes six Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Reads! Young Mouse fans will love reading about the time Mouse tried watermelon, jumped in a pile of leaves, received a surprise valentine, and much more! A must-have for any young reader, this carry-along boxed set has a plastic handle and Velcro closure and includes six Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read Books: Mouse Loves School Mouse Loves Spring Mouse Loves Summer Mouse Loves Fall Mouse Loves Snow Mouse Loves Love

It’s always a beautiful day when Mouse and Minka come to play! Minka loves Mouse and shows it in this charming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book about siblings! Mouse spies his sister Minka acting very mysterious. She’s collecting shiny red paper, paste, and pink ribbons. What is she doing? She’s making a valentine for Mouse, of course! Young readers are sure to enjoy Lauren Thompson’s simple, energetic text and Buket Erdogan’s sweet, playful illustrations as they learn to recognize words and begin to read on their very own!

A sweet good night bunny book by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Thompson! "Good night, you,and good night, me.Good night kisses one, two, three." Bunny says "good night" to the drowsy world, from the bluebells and pansies to the turtledove and ducklings in a row. Featuring beautiful watercolor illustrations by Stephanie Yue, Good Night, Bunny is a sweet good night book for sleepyheads everywhere.

On a warm, windy day Mouse discovers splashing frogs and fluttering birds in this beautiful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book about spring! One bright, sunny day Mouse and Momma head outside to play. The wind blows in something feathery and plump—a bird; and something wiggly and pink—a worm; and something green, that hops and leaps—a frog. But before it’s time to go back inside, Mouse finds something that’s soft and new with petals…the prettiest flower he’s ever seen! Could it mean spring is finally here? Young readers are sure to enjoy Lauren Thompson’s simple, energetic text and Buket Erdogan’s sweet, playful illustrations as they learn to recognize words and begin to read on their very own!

Electrolyte composition is crucial to the lifetime, cycling capability and safety of Li-ion cells. Many studies have measured electrolyte changes after formation or during the first few charge and discharge cycles, while very few consider long-term changes that occur to Li-ion electrolytes. This work highlights some previous research and describes rigorous electrolyte analysis methods. The development of the electrolyte extraction method, which allows for the reconstruction of electrolyte composition, is discussed and applied to cells which have been cycled for many months. The developed centrifuge and GC-MS/ICP-MS methods are presented in this work along with results from cells cycled to various upper cutoff potentials and from cells containing a low-viscosity co-solvent. Results from [...]-XRF transition metal analysis of the negative electrode are also presented. The findings indicate some salt loss from electrolyte in cells cycled to the higher upper cutoff potentials and minimal Mn deposition found on the negative electrode. Potential reaction mechanisms to describe the observed changes are discussed and compared to previous studies. Now that the methods for rigorous analysis of the electrolyte have been established, many additional projects have been proposed as future work.

The Healing Power of Anime is an incredible coloring book created by artist Lauren M. Thompson. Lauren was born with physical challenges which included limitations that made it very difficult for her to write or draw. And yet, today, she is an accomplished artist. How did that happen? When she was 13, she began to learn about the beautiful Japanese style of animation known as Anime. Deeply touched by what she was learning, she became passionate about creating her own contributions to this art form. Over more than a decade, Lauren''s passion never waned as she spent hours each day working on her pen and ink drawings, slowly gaining more and more control over her reluctant muscles. Her determination and innate creative talent overcame her challenges and led her to become the unique Anime artist she is today. Lauren''s character illustrations are detailed and beautiful, each awaiting your coloring creativity to bring them fully to life. Discover for yourself the magic found in The Healing Art of Anime. There are 48 unique pen and ink illustrations ranging from beginner to advanced. All pages are printed on one side.

A mouse and its father enjoy playing in the snow.

A little, newborn lamb, too shy to say hello to the rabbit or sing with the robin, is finally drawn out by a tiny fieldmouse.

When the other barnyard animals comment on how tiny the littlest chick is, the proud little one peeps louder, stands taller, and runs faster than any of them.

Settle down with Little Bunny in this board book edition of his hop-along adventures. Little Bunny just can’t sit still. It’s not that he doesn’t want to hear the tortoise’s story or play with the fox. He just can’t seem to stay in one place long before he has to hop, hop, hop off and play. The only person who can get him to calm down is his mama, and when she does, he gets to tell her all about his busy day! This sturdy board book edition is perfect for even the youngest of readers!

Early one morning, Mouse follows his sister around the house. She''s making something special. It''s red and lacy and very pretty. Snip! Snip! Snip! What will it be?

A long time ago and far away--although it could be here, and it could be now--a boy threw a stone and injured a girl. For as long as anyone could remember, their families had been enemies, and their towns as well, so it was no surprise that something bad had happened. Hate had happened. Revenge had happened. And that inspired more hate and more calls for revenge. But this time, a young girl decided to try something different... Inspired by the original Garden of Forgiveness in Beirut, Lebanon, and the movement that has grown up around it, Lauren Thompson has created a timeless parable for all ages that shows readers a better way to resolve conflicts and emphasizes the importance of moving forward together.

One bright morning, Mouse discovers a whole new world. There are colors to paint with: red, yellow, blue and letters to spell with: A B C and best of all, new friends to play with! Wherever could they be?

Get moving and have some fun with this invigorating picture book romp from bestselling author Lauren Thompson. Bestselling Little Quack author Lauren Thompson and acclaimed illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka have teamed up to show just how much fun moving around can be. Wiggling, waggling, stomping, and clomping—there are so many different ways to do it! Go ahead—try them all. Each page has a big, bold toddler face, minimal rhyming text, and a corresponding label for the body part that’s moving, making this bright, rhythmic book perfect for the youngest movers and shakers.

One cold day Mouse and Poppa venture into the clear white world. From sledding down hills, to skating across the ice, to meeting fluffy snow angels, Mouse finds that wintertime is full of surprises. And before it''s time to go home, Mouse just might have time to "make" a special new friend! Available for the first time as a Classic Board Book, this seasonal story is perfect for little hands!

One starry night, a cow watches over her calf, a nanny goat watches over her kid, and a pig watches over her piglet. For this one moment, every family in the animal kingdom is peaceful, just like Mary and Joseph watching over their own newborn nearby. This simple yet profound book perfectly captures the universal nighttime vigil of parents everywhere while gently alluding to the presence of a nurturing creator who watches over all of us. Lauren Thompson is at her lyrical best, while Jonathan Bean’s rich illustrations are the perfect match for this beautifully serene story of a truly Peaceable Kingdom.

Lauren Thompson and Bucket Erdogan show what makes fall so much fun in Classic Board Book edition of Mouse''s First Fall! One cool day Mouse and Minka venture out to play. From leaves of all colors—red, yellow, orange to brown—to leaves of all shapes and sizes—Mouse learns what makes fall such a special season! Before their fun, fall day is over, Mouse takes a big "leap!" Now featuring the newly redesigned Classic Board Book logo, this sturdy book is perfect for little ones learning about the seasons!

A little frog’s first leap out into the world is a big, scary thing. But luckily, mama is always there to catch him when he comes home. As the leaps get bigger, frog gets braver—and before he knows it, he’s soaring out to the moon and beyond! This loveable little frog will hurdle his way into your heart. Come leap along, and see what it’s like to shoot for the stars . . . and always have a landing pad ready to catch you.

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Thompson and acclaimed illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka show readers the joys of eating in this bright, rhythmic book that’s perfect for the youngest chompers and gulpers. Every page features kids devouring their favorite foods, accompanied by bouncy rhyming text and a corresponding label for what’s being eaten. Crunching, munching, gobbling, or guzzling—there are so many different ways to eat, each one more fun than the last!

It''s time for Little Quack and his siblings to go to sleep... But there''s something glowing in the dark, something hooting in the trees above, and something rustling in the reeds. There''s just too much excitement for the ducklings to settle down! But when the stars begin to shine it just might be time for bed, at last.

Settle down with Little Bunny in this board book edition of his hop-along adventures. Little Bunny just can’t sit still. It’s not that he doesn’t want to hear the tortoise’s story or play with the fox. He just can’t seem to stay in one place long before he has to hop, hop, hop off and play. The only person who can get him to calm down is his mama, and when she does, he gets to tell her all about his busy day! This sturdy board book edition is perfect for even the youngest of readers!

A delightful tale about a father who bakes a ¿warm and sweet¿ apple pie for his pig-tailed daughter. The story moves backward from the pie to the apples to the tree that the apples grew on, to the roots, the rain that watered them, the clouds, the sky, the sun, the world ¿blooming with life,¿ and finally back to the pie. The unique and amusing full-color illustrations depict nature and life on a traditional farm. A Children¿s Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection and a winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. Ages 5 up. Guaranteed reinforced binding.