Sarah Nelson

A traveling salesman with little formal education, Max Hunter gravitated to song catching and ballad hunting while on business trips in the Ozarks. Hunter recorded nearly 1600 traditional songs by more than 200 singers from the mid-1950s through the mid-1970s, all the while focused on preserving the music in its unaltered form. Sarah Jane Nelson chronicles Hunter’s song collecting adventures alongside portraits of the singers and mentors he met along the way. The guitar-strumming Hunter picked up the recording habit to expand his repertoire but almost immediately embraced the role of song preservationist. Being a local allowed Hunter to merge his native Ozark earthiness with sharp observational skills to connect--often more than once--with his singers. Hunter’s own ability to be present added to that sense of connection. Despite his painstaking approach, ballad collecting was also a source of pleasure for Hunter. Ultimately, his dedication to capturing Ozarks song culture in its natural state brought Hunter into contact with people like Vance Randolph, Mary Parler, and non-academic folklorists who shared his values.

A traveling salesman with little formal education, Max Hunter gravitated to song catching and ballad hunting while on business trips in the Ozarks. Hunter recorded nearly 1600 traditional songs by more than 200 singers from the mid-1950s through the mid-1970s, all the while focused on preserving the music in its unaltered form. Sarah Jane Nelson chronicles Hunter’s song collecting adventures alongside portraits of the singers and mentors he met along the way. The guitar-strumming Hunter picked up the recording habit to expand his repertoire but almost immediately embraced the role of song preservationist. Being a local allowed Hunter to merge his native Ozark earthiness with sharp observational skills to connect--often more than once--with his singers. Hunter’s own ability to be present added to that sense of connection. Despite his painstaking approach, ballad collecting was also a source of pleasure for Hunter. Ultimately, his dedication to capturing Ozarks song culture in its natural state brought Hunter into contact with people like Vance Randolph, Mary Parler, and non-academic folklorists who shared his values.

Three cheers for the birth of the bicycle Hop on for a jaunty, rhythmic ride through a playfully illustrated history. From the pedal-less, brakeless wooden velocipedes of the 1800s to the sleek racing machines of today, from a luxury for the wealthy to a lifeline for the working class, the bicycle's journey is a study in invention, innovation, and ingenuity. Sarah Nelson's affectionate and poetic tribute covers almost a century of the two-wheeler's development, while Iacopo Bruno's bold, bright artwork illuminates this marvel of engineering. Cycling enthusiasts as well as budding mechanical engineers, inventors, tinkerers, and dreamers will revel in this fact-packed nonfiction adventure story--complete with a time line and other lively back matter designed to remind readers how truly extraordinary everyday objects can be.

? “Well-crafted ­collage art complements lyrical text to create a ­luminous read-aloud” – School Library Journal, starred review Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall -- Sofia dreams of filling a jar with fireflies! As the stars begin to twinkle and an owl hoots nearby, Sofia and her family step into a magical summer night. As fireflies light up the dark like a glittering galaxy, will Sofia learn how best to protect these nighttime wonders? Celebrates the beauty of nature and outdoor exploration Endnotes include facts about fireflies and guidance on helping their habitats Inspires future planet protectors

"A charming beginning look at North American migration flyways." -- Kirkus Reviews Ever wondered how baby birds know when it's time to spread their wings and fly south? Join a variety of adorable baby birds as they hatch, grow feathers, learn to fly, and embark on their first big journey south! From the marshes of spring in the north to the sunny southern beach shores in winter, these young travelers follow the autumn winds along a beautiful flyway. Endnotes feature fun facts on North America’s flyways and bird species Perfect for young explorers and budding bird enthusiasts

"A charming beginning look at North American migration flyways." -- Kirkus Reviews Ever wondered how baby birds know when it's time to spread their wings and fly south? Join a variety of adorable baby birds as they hatch, grow feathers, learn to fly, and embark on their first big journey south From the marshes of spring in the north to the sunny southern beach shores in winter, these young travelers follow the autumn winds along a beautiful flyway. Endnotes feature fun facts on North America's flyways and bird species Perfect for young explorers and budding bird enthusiasts

Enjoy the warmth of the sun and all the fun it brings Whether it's playing at the beach or enjoying a delicious, melting ice cream cone, this fun, rhyming story celebrates all the ways we enjoy the sun. Perfect for sunny days or storytime any time, this book also includes fun facts about the sun's role in nature and the world around us. Spanish edition. Explores the sun's role in our everyday fun Features educational STEM content in the endmatter Great for introducing young readers to basic science concepts

Discover the magic of rainy days and why they matter Jump into the rhythm of the rain From splashing in puddles to listening to its soothing sound, this playful, rhyming story celebrates all the things to love about rain. Perfect for storytime on a rainy day, this book also includes fun facts about rain's role in nature and the world around us. Spanish edition. Celebrates the joy and wonder of rainy days Features educational STEM content in the endmatter Great for introducing young readers to the water cycle and nature

Feel the breeze and discover the magic of the wind From whistling gusts to a soft breeze on a warm day, this playful, rhyming story celebrates the wind and all the ways it moves through our world. Perfect for stormy days, this book also includes fun facts about the wind's role in nature and the world around us. Spanish edition. Explores how the wind moves and shapes the world around us Features educational STEM content in the endmatter Great for introducing young readers to basic science concepts, including wind power

Discover the wonder of snowy days and all the fun they bring From making snowmen to watching snowflakes swirl in the air, this playful story celebrates everything there is to love about snow. Perfect for snowy days, this book also includes fun facts about snow's role in nature and the world around us. Spanish edition. Celebrates the joy and beauty of snowy days Features educational STEM content in the endmatter Great for introducing young readers to early science concepts, including how snow helps us

An ode to urban parks and the many ways they connect us to community and nature This picture book excursion through a city park invites readers to discover how shared green spaces bring us together. Lyrical, upbeat text illuminates the abundant gifts the park offers. Vibrant mixed-media illustrations show a diverse group of visitors as they explore this communal space. Children frolic; couples wander; flowers bloom and birds zoom; friends and families picnic and play ball or simply sink their toes peacefully into the present moment. Meanwhile, rolling hills and green trees enfold visitors in nature's beauty. Encouraged by the sense of unity the park creates, the visitors come together for a joyful dance party and a march for peace and equality. Spread by spread, we see how urban parks are for everyone--whoever we are. This love letter to public parks depicts an inclusive and accessible space where community flourishes. Without a screen in sight, it gently hints at the adventures to be had offline and encourages readers to venture into nature and connect with their neighborhoods. Back matter provides a brief history of urban parks in North America and highlights park successes around the world.

An exuberant frog hunt, full of mud, muck, and wonder, leads to a playful exploration of mindfulness As rain clouds bloom across the sea and the first stars wink, Sammy and Chocolate tiptoe into the marsh behind their house in search of frogs. They can hear frogs everywhere--croaking, chirping, clucking, burping--but though they poke and peek, wriggle and sneak, they can't spot even one. It's only after Sammy and Chocolate stop looking, flop onto the grass, and fade into frogness--no thinking, just being--that frogs come flying. Plink Plop Splatter Splash Too slippery and fast to catch Written in lively, lilting free verse, Frogness invites curiosity and energetic play while also highlighting mindfulness and the hidden rewards of patience. Lush paintings and buoyant language immerse readers in the rich atmosphere of a marsh at sunset. This joyful summer read celebrates being part of nature and soaking up all the sounds and sensory details of our environment, whether we are active or at rest.

Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the mystery of the whistling wind. Includes educational STEM endmatter about wind and how it helps humans and the earth.

Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the beauty of swirling snow. Includes educational STEM endmatter about snow and how it helps humans and the earth.

Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the warmth of the shining sun. Includes educational STEM endmatter about the sun and how it helps humans and the earth.

Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the rhythm of the rushing rain. Includes educational STEM endmatter about rain and how it helps humans and the earth.

When crisis leaves us with heartache and devastation how do we know we can trust God? The bible says that God is always with us, but what does that look like when we are dealing with the heartache of a crisis? A Perfect Storm is a 28-day devotional written against the backdrop of a true story about a two-year-old girl, Adalee, who suffered a stroke while on a family ski vacation. This heartwarming testimony depicts a real-life example of how scripture comes to life through the Holy Spirit to speak to us in our darkest circumstances. The author and mother, Sarah Nelson, shares their journey to encourage and build the faith of readers who are dealing with a crisis. This inspiring story of love, prayer, and healing is intertwined with the testimony of another family who suffered the loss of their infant daughter. The mother and featured guest, Shelley Reeves, shares how God used Adalee's crisis to minister to her during this time of pain and sadness. Each devotion tells the story in a sequence and focuses on a scripture, lesson, and sound theological application followed by a prayer to lead and engage the reader. The lessons relate to anyone walking through a crisis and will offer a perspective of how we can use our own difficulty to help others who may be navigating their own Perfect Storm. The focus is to inspire the reader to look beyond themselves to see how their personal heartache or tragedy can be used by God to strengthen their faith and encourage others.

In this outspoken and challenging book, Sarah Nelson argues that progress in addressing childhood sexual abuse has been in fearful or complacent retreat. She proposes new models for child-centred, perpetrator-focussed child protection, for community prevention, for understanding physical ill-health and for work with survivor-offenders. This book will inspire policy makers, practitioners, academics and journalists to rediscover courage in tackling child sexual abuse.

In this outspoken and challenging book, Sarah Nelson argues that progress in addressing childhood sexual abuse has been in fearful or complacent retreat and that change is urgently needed in order to prevent abuse occurring, and to better support survivors. From this starting point, she puts forward radical suggestions for new models of practice. These are designed to provide perpetrator-focussed child protection, to encourage community approaches to prevention, and to better support those who have survived abuse. As revelations of widespread child abuse continue to emerge at an unprecedented rate, this book campaigns for change, offering policy makers and practitioners solutions for new ways in tackling sexual abuse, working alongside survivors to reduce its prevalence and impact.