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Uncle Ralph's books about Rosy's two older sisters made them famous; now it is untalented, ten-year-old Rosy's turn.
Rosy Cole is thrilled when Mrs. Oliphant selects her idea, "Nature's Gifts," as one of the themes for the school's fall fair. Rosy's team will be gathering rocks, shells, and sea-glass, and with a little bit of paint, they'll turn natural history into works of art. Now that's what Rosy calls imagination! But Rosy's imagination gets the better of her when she decides to babysit a friend' composting worms. With thousands of wigglers to take care of, things get more than a little messy. How will Rosy ever get out of this one? Watch Out, World--Rosy Cole is Going Green is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Uncle Ralph's books about Rosy's two older sisters, a dancer and an equestrian, made them famous. Now it is untalented, 10-year-old Rosy's turn, and when Uncle Ralph gets out his camera determined to make Rosy and her violin his next book, Rosy's troubles begin.
The intrepid Rosy Cole takes on New York – with hilarious results! Rosy Cole, that irrepressible New Yorker, is back, carried away as usual by her own enthusiasms. This time Rosy’s small-town cousin, Duncan, is making his first trip to New York, and Rosy is determined to show him the “glamour, glitz, and glory” that make her city shine. When Duncan arrives, he’s miserable – airsick, homesick, and full of anxieties about crowded places and strange foods. Still, Rosy is confident that once Duncan experiences Day One of her Fabulous Big Rosy Tour, with its outings to famous Only in New York landmark sites such as the Statue of Liberty and Rockefeller Center, everything will be fine. But as Rosy’s carefully made plans teeter from one comical mishap to the next, it’s Duncan, with his own reactions to New York, who reminds Rosy what really makes her hometown special: the spirit, diversity, and individuality of New Yorkers themselves. Packed with child appeal and humor in both text and art, this story of Rosy’s knack for getting into trouble is bound to delight old fans and new readers.
For most kids, ten is a big birthday. For Rosy, it's a disaster.
Unique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this timely, single-volume reference covers the books our children are--or should be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Enriched with dozens of color illustrations and the voices of authors and illustrators themselves, it is a cornucopia of delight. 23 color, 153 b&w illustrations.
When eleven-year-old Rosy's friend Hermione announces that Rosy is having a Valentine's party, a dismayed Rosy finds herself in unwilling competition with the sophisticated Christi who is planning an exclusive party on the same day.
Series covers individuals ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries cover: personal life, career, writings and works in progress, adaptations, additional sources, and photographs.
In Rosé All Day, wine writer Katherine Cole takes us on an entertaining survey of the history of the wine, moving from the goblets of King Louis XIV to the vineyards of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Cole explains in detail how rosé is created and then tells us where to find the good stuff. The book invites readers to journey from the sunny vineyards of southern France to the idyllic hillsides of Italy and beyond. Organized by region, each chapter includes an overview of the general characteristics of the area’s wine, profiles of exciting producers, and tasting notes, along with specific recommendations for wines to taste. With atmospheric regional descriptions, savvy advice on wines to buy, creative food pairing suggestions, and pretty-in-pink illustrations, Rosé All Day is a colorful, spirited, essential resource that is sure to quench any wine lover’s thirst.
Imagine moonlight and roses. And London and Paris. And the intoxicating magic of a Louisiana bayou. Then join New York Times bestselling author Katherine Stone on this enthralling journey of passion, courage, danger, and love . . . They met beside a brilliant blue bayou. She was an innocent girl, and he was a reckless and angry boy. Claire Chamberlain believed in dreams, and Cole Taylor believed in nothing at all. Cole had no reason to believe—until her. They pledged their love beneath the silver winter moon, but their bold dreams were shattered. Now, twelve years later, Cole Taylor, singer of love songs, returns to the bayou. So much—for Claire—has changed. Yet she has found a private...