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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Lauren Soloy
Etty Darwin and her famous father go for a walk to ponder life, science . . . and fairies Inspired by the real-life daughter of Charles Darwin. Etty loves make-believe.Her dad loves science.Etty believes in fairies.Her dad would need to see some proof that they exist. But they both love nature, conversation and each other. A gorgeous rumination on belief and imagination featuring Henrietta (Etty) Darwin and her famous father, Charles. Etty went on to become a valued and keen editor of Charles's work and a thoughtful and intellectual being in her own right. This imagined conversation between Etty and Charles as they stroll around Charles's real-life thinking track explores their close relationship and shows that even science is nothing without an open mind and imagination.
A delightful introduction and collection of facts about the secret lives of gnomes that will charm and fascinate readers of all ages. This book is an introduction to the hidden folk called gnomes, who live in a happy place they call The Pocket. Where is The Pocket, you ask? Well, it's all around you, all the time. Gnomes are curious little creatures, and they're very shy. But after reading this book, you will learn to spot the telltale signs that gnomes are around . . . and maybe even meet one Lauren Soloy has been studying gnomes her whole life, and she has created this book to share her knowledge with you. For example, what jobs do gnomes do? Babysitting robin's eggs, squirrel-tail fluffing, storytelling. Where do they live? In gardens, forests and any place with plants, birds and bugs. What are their names? Hotchi-Mossy, Able Potter, Cob Tiggy and Puckle Swift, to name a few. With charming details and surprising facts, this celebration of all things gnome will enchant readers of all ages.
A gorgeous picture book homage to celebrated Moomin author Tove Jansson. Tove and her family go to the island with no address every summer. After checking to make sure that everything in the cabin is exactly as it should be, young Tove sets off on an adventure. She finds some interesting salvage on the beach, she visits the grotto and she offers to babysit her strange little friend's five wild daughters. But when the weather takes a turn, Tove finds this task is more than she bargained for . . . Through Lauren Soloy's brilliant art and storytelling, this imagined day on the island with no address pays tribute to Tove Jansson's wild and beautiful imagination and explores both the exhilaration of adventure and the comfort of coming home.
A beautiful ode to nature, mindfulness and community, Lauren Soloy delivers a delightful picture book about welcoming and belonging for fans of Little Witch Hazel by Phoebe Wahl. Grolly Maru is The Pocket's newest inhabitant. They are learning all about their new home and all the things the gnomes do to care for it. But what will their job be? As each gnome shares their role in The Pocket, Grolly is less and less sure about what they should do. But by the light of the full moon, inspiration strikes This gorgeous homage to nature, beauty, mindfulness and community is a reminder to be present and to care for and appreciate the world around us, but it's also just a delightful stroll through a special and strange yet ultimately familiar place first introduced in The Hidden World of Gnomes.
A warm and thoughtful introduction to caring for and loving our animals - and ourselves. In a gentle, helpful voice, this book explains to young children what animals need to thrive, describing each of the basic requirements of all animals (including humans ) and sweetly suggesting how to meet them. For example, "It's a good idea to greet an animal with affection upon waking. 'Good morning, my beautiful animal, ' you can say." Covering everything from grooming and feeding to exercising and sleeping, it's the perfect companion for every animal lover In this unique picture book, celebrated author Lauren Soloy shares a personal message about the importance of taking care of all the animals in our lives, including the human kind. Her advice is practical, while her tone is affirming and tenderhearted without being overly sentimental. The book helps children recognize that humans are animals, too, and need just as much adoration, love and care. It offers young children easy-to-understand lessons on the needs of living things and an excellent overview of how to care for an animal. It would make a wonderful gift for a child with a new pet. Award-winning Janie Hao's illustrations blend the real with a sense of the imagined to capture the special relationship between young children and animals.
Graduate conducting student Kate Brenner has been on her own for a very long time. Daughter of the most detested senator in America, the press won't leave her alone and her classmates won't give her the time of day. It's hard and it's lonely but she just has to hang on until spring when she graduates. If she graduates. Because there's one professor who seems hell-bent on seeing Kate fail. But no way she's giving him the opportunity to take her down-even if it means driving in a to deliver a crucial assignment directly to his doorstep. Drew Markham is stunned and perplexed when he he finds one of his students stuck in the snow outside his house during the big storm. Even more concerning is which student it is. He knows he hasn't treated Kate fairly, but he just can't seem to stop himself. Every time she sees her in his classroom he's reminded of another woman-another beautiful brunette with deep blue eyes. Because Kate Brenner is a dead ringer for the woman who left him a broken, angry shell of the man he used to be.Now, trapped together for the foreseeable future, Drew has to set aside his painful memories of the past while Kate has to relinquish some of her fierce independence. The truth that they uncover in the process will turn their lives-and their relationship upside down. As the snow piles higher and their hearts beat faster, Kate and Drew grapple with a love that could cost them everything they've worked so hard for.Torn between desire and duty, loss and loyalty, the notes they play may change the course of their lives forever.
Dialing her combination, Lauren opened her locker to retrieve her dance bag. It didn't take her long to notice that a bright neon orange notecard was delicately fluttering to the ground.Smiling to herself and blushing, Lauren realized that her secret admirer had once again sent her a note. After all, each and every one of his notes had been neatly written on neon orange notecards. The note read: My Dearest Lauren-Just like always, You look beautiful today. You are also just as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. Do not change who you are for anyone. After all, the world needs more like you. Have a blessed and wonderful day -Your Secret Admirer"I am glad to see that you got my note." A familiar voice said from behind Lauren. No way, Lauren smiled, as she turned around and became face to face with the person whom she had hoped had been behind the notes all along
People need a place to record their thoughts and desires. They want to write down their plans and secrets too. This is where Lauren records hers.
Whether she's in front of the camera or behind the scenes, style icon Lauren Conrad has spent years learning from the pros and perfecting her look, and now she's sharing all her beauty secrets. In her first guide dedicated exclusively to beauty, Lauren covers everything you need to know to maximize your own beauty potential. From tips for creating a strong foundation and maintaining healthy skin and hair through diet, exercise, and all-around wellness to everyday makeup techniques and tricks of the trade for special-occasion looks, "Lauren Conrad Beauty" provides the advice her fans have been waiting for. With new, never-before-seen full-color photos of Lauren as she takes readers through the steps to look and feel gorgeous, this is the perfect book for all of Lauren's many fans and for any girl or woman looking for pointers from one of Hollywood's most relatable yet glamorous stars.
From lifestyle and fashion icon Lauren Conrad-#1 New York Times bestselling author of Lauren Conrad Style and Lauren Conrad Beauty-comes her dazzling and essential guide to entertaining, filled with an inspiring array of lifestyle tips and personal stories and lavishly illustrated with dozens of color photographs throughout. Now that Lauren Conrad has gotten everyone all dressed up and looking their most beautiful, she gives them somewhere to go in this must-have guide to entertaining. Showcasing the same approachable attitude and insight that have made her books smash bestsellers, Lauren Conrad Celebrate shows how easy it is to throw a fantastic party. Filled with lush and inspiring original four-color photos and budget friendly tips, Lauren Conrad Celebrate offers advice about the basics to make planning any type of event a breeze, including suggestions for the perfect invitations, food, drinks, decorations, and gifts. Lauren shows how to put it all together for a diverse range of events that span the calendar, from a charming Baby shower to a festive holiday party. And she packs the book with creative full-color photos and stories from her own life, including her housewarming party, and her recent bridal shower and wedding. Just as her trusted advice has inspired women to look and feel their best, now Lauren Conrad brings out the fabulous party-giver in all of us in this elegant, must-have guide.
Lauren Fix's straight-forward, clear and fun advice makes caring for your car easy so you can actually enjoy driving and owning one. With "Lauren Fix's Guide To Loving Your Car", you'll soon be a confident, knowledgeable car owner who knows what is important in taking care of your car.With Lauren Fix on your side, you'll know: How to select the best car for your lifestyle - and safest car for your family; essential and easy maintenance for your car; what to have ready in case of a crash or emergency; driving tips for all kinds of weather and traffic conditions; how to talk to your car mechanic in language you can both understand; how to master easy car repairs - and which repairs to avoid; and much more!Lauren Fix is the ideal resource for all car-related questions, and "Lauren Fix's Guide To Loving Your Car" is full of tips and inside knowledge to keep you in the know and your car on the road.