Most Popular Books by Lauren Thompson

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!

As Santa prepares for the upcoming holiday season, it is the Christmas magic that truly makes everything happen.

Lorsqu''elle se glisse secrètement dans le sac d''une écolière, Petite Souris est amenée à découvrir tous les jouets peuplant la classe où elle se fait deux copains ... -- De charmantes peintures sur toile animent cette rassurante exploration de l''univers des écoliers. [SDM].

Cuaquito es un patio feliz fuera del agua. Mientras sus hermanos nadan detrás de Mamá Pata en el estanque, él se queda solito en la orilla. Cuaquito quiere acompañar a su familia. Pero necesita el valor suficiente para enfrentarse a un estanque tan grande.

En cette veille de Noël étoilée, Petite souris fait le tour de la maison à la recherche de surprises. Elle y découvre une assiette de biscuits, une canne en bonbons, une chandelle, de nombreuses décorations, le sapin, des cadeaux et ... le père Noël! -- De charmantes peintures baignées de la douce lumière d''une chandelle illustrent cette exploration empreinte de féerie. [SDM].

After wandering out at night to watch a magical star shower, a polar bear cub returns home to snuggle with her mother in their warm den.

Join Little Quack and as he and his brother Puddle explore various opposites: up and down, big and small, loud and quiet, and much more! This padded format is perfect for young readers.

Join Little Quack and his sister Piddle as they explore the colorful world around them! Children will love learning their colors as Little Quack encounters bright red ladybugs, oozy brown mud, sweet, yellow buttercups, and much more! The padded board book is a perfect format for young readers!

On the first Christmas since her father died, Grace and her mother try to create a happy celebration through the special gifts they give each other, in a hopeful tale based on O. Henry''s Gift of the Magi.

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.

Join Little Quack on an alphabetical adventure! Kids will love learning their letters as Little Quack and his sister, Widdle, spy an ant, butterfly, caterpillar, and much more! This padded format featuring new text and art is perfect for young readers.

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.

Splish, splash, and splosh your way through bath time with the bestselling Little Quack story. This soft vinyl book is safe for all ages and features a detachable Little Quack toy that inflates and floats for more fun in the tub!

It’s double the cuteness with these two animal-filled board books from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Thompson, available in one adorable package. This set of two charming board books shrinkwrapped against a backer card makes a great gift! Little Chick may be the smallest chick on the farm, but she doesn’t know it. What she does know is that she can chirp the loudest, eat the most, and stand the tallest. And she’s proud of it too! Little Bunny has trouble sitting still. He just can’t seem to stay in one place long before he has to hop, hop, hop off and play. But when his mama helps him calm down, he gets to tell her all about his busy day! These sturdy board books feature sweet text with warm and vivid illustrations, making them perfect for even the youngest of readers!

"On a crisp autumn day, Mouse and Minka celebrate fall by jumping in a pile of leaves"--Provided by publisher.

"On a bright sunny day Mouse and Minka celebrate summer with a picnic in the park"--

Mouse and Minka celebrate summer with a picnic in the park.

While exploring the house on Christmas Eve, a little mouse discovers the tree, a candy cane, a stocking, a jingle bell, and Santa Claus.

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.

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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.

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.

Nicotine is the primary addictive substance in tobacco, and most smokers who quit will relapse within a year. Evidence shows that cigarette craving increases over time, termed "incubation." The purpose of these studies was to see if protracted abstinence from chronic nicotine increases rat self-administration, an animal model with good face validity for human tobacco use, and if nicotine self-administration during daily exposure/after 8+ days of abstinence is regulated by extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling in the nucleus accumbens (NAc) shell or anterior cingulate cortex (PFC). ERK kinase inhibitor U0126 was infused in the NAc shell or PFC of Long Evans rats immediately prior to daily self-administration sessions and following 8+ days of abstinence. U0126 in the PFC decreased responding for nicotine during daily sessions. Following 8+ days of abstinence, animals showed a robust increase in responding for nicotine, blocked by U0126 in the NAc shell, but not the PFC. Western blots revealed that nicotine treatment decreased levels of a substrate of ERK, ribosomal s6 kinase (RSK), in the NAc shell and increased it in the PFC, which occurred independent of abstinence period. In contrast, levels of RSK were increased in the NAc shell following a nicotine challenge during the abstinence period. In summary, our data show that the ERK signaling pathway plays a vital role in nicotine addiction during daily nicotine exposure and following periods of abstinence.

"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

When a frog invites five ducklings to play, four refuse because he is too little and green, but Little Quack has so much fun with his new friend that the other ducklings soon join in.