This is the story of Alison HubbleWho went to bed single . . .And woke up double!A tale of MATHEMATICAL MAYHEM from magnificent illustrator Bruce Ingman and master storyteller Allan Ahlberg!Alison Hubble is shocked when she wakes up to find a twin in the bed next to her. And she keeps doubling . . . and doubling . . . and doubling!A fantastically funny and completely clever new picture book from the critically-acclaimed pair behind The Pencil and The Runaway Dinner.
An unusual alphabet book incorporates reinforcement of individual letters into a dazzling display of floral painting as Lobel links girls' names, flowers, and verbs in a chain of floral gifts.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.
Little Grey Rabbit and Sam Pig are just two of the inspired characters created by Alison Uttley, loved by millions and still very popular today. But who was the real woman spinning enchanting tales of country life and lore, magic and friendship?Alison Uttley gathered much of the inspiration for her stories from the fond memories of her Derbyshire childhood and her love of the countryside. A talented and prolific writer, she was still producing stories in her late eighties. Yet she was often plagued by self-doubt, and extremely possessive over her close friends, family and work. Tragically, Alison's husband committed suicide before her writing successes. She soon developed a smothering relationship with her only child John, even convincing him to jilt his first fiancée and escape to Scotland - the honeymoon destination.With exclusive and unrestricted access to her personal diaries and private letters, Denis Judd paints an intriguing portrait of one of the most successful, creative and troubled children's authors of modern times.
Little Grey Rabbit, Sam Pig and Brown Fox are just some of the characters created in children's books by Alison Uttley. But who was the real woman who spun these enchanting tales of country lore and friendship? Born and raised in an idyllic rural setting, Uttley gathered much of the inspiration for her stories from the fond memories of her childhood and love of the countryside. However, her life was to prove far more complex than the humble beginnings of a country girl had shown. She had a strong personality with a character full of contradiction, sometimes kindly, thoughtful and loving, a provider of merry company and stimulating friendship, but also domineering, scornful, harsh and calculating. The author of this biography had access to Uttley's diaries. This revised edition contains a new introduction.
This was to be a new beginning and Alison was used to new beginnings, only they'd never felt like her own. After a lifetime of arranging new beginnings as the trailing spouse of a high-flying diplomat, Alison is more than ready for retirement. Disastrously, her husband has other plans, leaving her high and dry on the eve of their new life together. With no choice but to make her own new beginning, Alison does the unthinkable and moves to the country, charmed by a picturesque clock tower and not entirely welcomed by her new community. Things don't start off well after a run-in with irate neighbour Robert Rowbottom and worse still with celebrity author Hal Davidson and his macho take on life - though perhaps Aidan Forester's art class and his adoring sparrows will provide just the creative outlet she needs to turn her new life around. A story that will warm your heart and remind you of the joy (and sometimes pain) of new beginnings.
This was to be a new beginning and Alison was used to new beginnings, only they'd never felt like her own.After a lifetime of arranging new beginnings as the trailing spouse of a high-flying diplomat, Alison is more than ready for retirement. Disastrously, her husband has other plans, leaving her high and dry on the eve of their new life together. With no choice but to make her own new beginning, Alison does the unthinkable and moves to the country, charmed by a picturesque clock tower and not entirely welcomed by her new community.Things don't start off well after a run-in with irate neighbour Robert Rowbottom and worse still with celebrity author Hal Davidson and his macho take on life - though perhaps Aidan Forester's art class and his adoring sparrows will provide just the creative outlet she needs to turn her new life around.A story that will warm your heart and remind you of the joy (and sometimes pain) of new beginnings.This is a large-print edition.
Title: Alison. A novel.] By the author of "Miss Molly," etc. i.e. Beatrice May Butt.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Anonymous; Butt, Beatrice May; 1883. 3 vol.; 8 . 12635.u.10.
Title: Alison. A novel.] By the author of "Miss Molly," etc. i.e. Beatrice May Butt.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Anonymous; Butt, Beatrice May; 1883. 3 vol.; 8 . 12635.u.10.
Early in the spring of 2010, it was one of the biggest stories on Long Island. All across the globe, television and radio stations broadcasted the gruesome, staggering murders of Alison's parents. Then five years later, just when Alison was healing & feeling good about her life, her two best friends were murdered and again she survived. Will Alison's tragedies ever end?
Jaxon Connors---CEO of Sublime Elegance Modelling Agency.He is, without a doubt, Hotness Personified.And he's my boss.I'm Alison Walker---mousey-girl-next-door type---or if you believe my ex-boyfriend, Blake Thompson---Ugly Duckling. I'm certainly not model material. Or that's what I thought. My career as Jaxon Connors' PA changed to seductive lingerie model within the first half an hour of my first day on the job.Intimate poses with my devastatingly handsome boss have me coming apart at the seams.But Jaxon Connors has a secret. One I discovered after a night of suffering instigated by my boyfriend Blake---and his two disgusting mates.He has a dungeon in his house. It's terrifyingly beautiful and utterly fascinating---and is also a lifestyle I know absolutely nothing about. Jaxon allowed me in when my curiosity needed sating---and administered an erotic spanking that set me on fire.When Jaxon departs for a business trip, he leaves an interesting proposition on my desk---a Consensual Slavery Contract. I have one week to decide---do I sign it? Or do I decline? It's tempting---and terrifying.I have to give Jaxon my answer at the end of the week---on our first dinner date...but an ex-model, Montana---who I'm sure has more than just a working relationship with Jaxon---makes waves on the day of our date. Jaxon leaves a package on my desk---everything I require for dinner with him is in the box.After what I endured under Blake's hand, do I take the risk? Am I even ready to seriously think about accepting?Jesus Christ--what the hell am I going to do?
Jaxon Connors---CEO of Sublime Elegance Modeling Agency.He is, without a doubt, Hotness Personified.And he's my boss. I'm Alison Walker---mousey-girl-next-door type---or if you believe my ex-boyfriend, Blake Thompson---Ugly Duckling. I'm certainly not model material. Or that's what I thought. My career as Jaxon Connors' PA changed to seductive lingerie model within the first half an hour of my first day on the job. Intimate poses with my devastatingly handsome boss have me coming apart at the seams. But Jaxon Connors has a secret. One I discovered after a night of suffering instigated by my boyfriend Blake---and his two disgusting mates. He has a dungeon in his house. It's terrifyingly beautiful and utterly fascinating---and is also a lifestyle I know absolutely nothing about. Jaxon allowed me in when my curiosity needed sating---and administered an erotic spanking that set me on fire. When Jaxon departs for a business trip, he leaves an interesting proposition on my desk---a Consensual Slavery Contract. I have one week to decide---do I sign it? Or do I decline? It's tempting---and terrifying. I have to give Jaxon my answer at the end of the week---on our first dinner date...but an ex-model, Montana---who I'm sure has more than just a working relationship with Jaxon---makes waves on the day of our date. Jaxon leaves a package on my desk---everything I require for dinner with him is in the box. After what I endured under Blake's hand, do I take the risk? Am I even ready to seriously think about accepting? Jesus Christ--what the hell am I going to do?
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