Lizzy Stewart
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English
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When Grandma says she's seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn't believe her. She's too old to play Grandma's silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens. So, even when Nora sees butterflies with wings as big as her arm, and plants that try and eat her toy giraffe, and a polar bear that likes fishing, she knows there's absolutely, definitely no way there could be a tiger in the garden. Could there?
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English
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Matilda and her dad are very different--in fact, they are opposites. They are off to find treasure, but Dad keeps getting distracted, and soon they are lost. This funny, adventure-packed story teaches that even though people are different, they can still have fun together.
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English
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A young girl imagines a grand future for herself, far from the drab British suburbs. Two friends, once inseparable, find their connection gradually slipping away. Three women discuss how life in the big city makes them feel seen ― or invisible. In a series of interconnected vignettes, It’s Not What You Thought It Would Be explores the circuitous paths lives can take and the changes in perspective gained along the way.
In a series of interconnected...
4) Alison
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Series
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English
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Alison tells the story of a young British woman who, in her twenties, seizes upon the opportunity to escape from her quiet life in Dorset to the thrumming art scene of late-1970s London. But the vehicle for her escape is a charismatic older man whose reputation as an artist and philanderer casts a shadow which will follow Alison for years as she pursues her painting career. Combining immaculate prose and stunning artwork, Alison is a complex love...
5) Alison
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Publisher
Fantagraphics Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This graphic novel chronicles the fictional life story of Alison Porter, whose talent as a painter blossoms in bohemian 1970s London. Alison tells the story of a young British woman who, in her twenties, seizes upon the opportunity to escape from her quiet life in Dorset to the thrumming art scene of late-1970s London. But the vehicle for her escape is a charismatic older man whose reputation as an artist and philanderer casts a shadow which will...
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Series
Hui ben di volume 44
Publisher
Shui di wen hua
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
中文
Description
When Grandma says she's seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn't believe her. She's too old to play Grandma's silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens. So even when Nora sees butterflies with wings as big as her arm, and plants that try and eat her toy giraffe, and a polar bear that likes fishing, she knows there's absolutely, DEFINITELY no way there could be a tiger in the garden ... Could there?
Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"In a series of interconnected vignettes, Stewart focuses on the ordinary, slice-of-life moments -- teenagers climbing up and lounging on a rooftop, friends catching up over pints at the pub, a woman riding the night bus home --and charges these scenes with a quiet intensity. Through keen observation and an ear for naturalistic dialogue, she reveals the complex natures of her characters, from their confidence to their insecurities, as they experience...
Author
Publisher
Chroncle Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
From the medicine cabinet to the closet, Essential 20s is an illustrated guidebook for the 20 basic items every young adult needs in each nook and cranny of their first place. Topics include the closet (basic and seasonal clothes for both men and women), pantry, refrigerator, medicine cabinet, toolbox, all major rooms, and more. With charming illustrations and foil on the cover, this giftable package is essential reading for anyone getting ready to...
9) 9 months
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Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Can you believe that every one of us started as a tiny egg in our mummy's belly? One tiny cell, not bigger than a speck of dust, will grow into a baby in just nine months time. In this book, we follow this amazing process called pregnancy, and see the miracle of a creation of a new life. This fun and informative way to prepare your child for the arrival of their new baby brother or sister is written by two of today's most popular mum bloggers in the...
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Publisher
Avery Hill Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Renowned astronomer Maggie Hill is giving a lecture about her career, to inspire young women to work in science. She's also attending her first ever therapy session, in order to overcome some debilitating anxiety. Both events force Maggie to examine her greatest achievements and biggest regrets
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Series
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English
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Our minds are beautifully complicated and brilliant machines. For much of our lives, these machines run efficiently with minimal maintenance. However, just like our other organs, they do require some proper attention every now and then. Recognizing this at an early age can only help as children progress into adulthood.
Happy, Healthy Minds is a guide designed to help children become more aware of their emotional needs and examines a range of topics...
Publisher
School of Life Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Our minds are beautifully complicated and brilliant machines. For much of our lives, these machines run efficiently with minimal maintenance. However, just like our other organs, they do require some proper attention every now and then. Recognizing this at an early age can only help as children progress into adulthood. Happy, Healthy Minds is a guide designed to help children become more aware of their emotional needs and examines a range of topics...