Books with author Brian Elliott

From Sanrio, who brought you Hello Kitty, Gudetama the Lazy Egg returns with a guidebook to living life to the almost fullest.In Japanese, when you're lazy, you are referred to as gude gude. Gudetama (tama from "tamago," egg in Japanese) is the lazy egg. Gudetama likes soy sauce and being left alone. Sometimes, Gudetama wonders if we are born only to suffer.Each page of this book is kind of packed with helpful lessons, inspiring quotes and mind-blowing advice that will have you laying around like an egg in no time! And all of it comes straight from the yolk of a Gudetama!

From Sanrio, who brought you Hello Kitty, Gudetama the Lazy Egg returns with a guidebook to living life to the almost fullest.In Japanese, when you're lazy, you are referred to as gude gude. Gudetama (tama from "tamago," egg in Japanese) is the lazy egg. Gudetama likes soy sauce and being left alone. Sometimes, Gudetama wonders if we are born only to suffer.Each page of this book is kind of packed with helpful lessons, inspiring quotes and mind-blowing advice that will have you laying around like an egg in no time! And all of it comes straight from the yolk of a Gudetama!

Build up, down, and even sideways!From the first huts built of mud or animal skins to the world's tallest skyscrapers, this fun, fact-filled Smithsonian activity book looks at how people have constructed homes, temples, castles, public arenas, and all kinds of other buildings. Includes a colorful sticker page of architectural elements that let you "build your own."

Twenty-one fill-in-the-blank chapters, one ADJECTIVE mystery... endless possibilities! Write your own adventure with Tales from Mad Libs in stories that change with every reader, every time.It is a dark and ADJECTIVE night when you witness a shocking crime. Ms. Imma Gonnagetsit's diamond NOUN has been stolen! Will you be able to VERB the crime, or are you the primary suspect?Featuring twenty-one chapters and hundreds of fill-in-the-blanks, this is one mystery that can be solved again and again.

It's hard to write a report on friendship when everyone is your best friend including that raccoon family who lives in your backyard. Which is why Clarence has joined forces with Sumo and Jeff to tackle Ms. Baker's biggest assignment yet: a school report on friendship. Written by all three boys, this super-funny guide includes character profiles of everyone in Aberdale, helpful friendship tips, and some extra Clarence dollars just to be safe. It's worth it.

Laddie and his dog friend Jake give way to curiosity and follow the circus to town.They meet lots of animals and do an amazing circus trick.They learn that if you try really hard you can do almost anything. They learn that animals should be free and live in peace. They learn about right and wrong and that above all good will win through.A story that will be enjoyed by children of all ages.

Laddie and his horse friends, brave many dangers in the dark spooky woods.They meet lots of animals and have some scary moments.They go the extra mile to help a horse in trouble.They learn the value of friendship, they learn not to be afraid of the dark, they learn the importance of respecting the countryside and they learn how good it is to be home, safe and sound.An exciting story with colour illustrations that will be enjoyed by children of all ages.

Chelsea Flower Show is an annual, world famous and well-loved horticultural and social event. In May 2013 Chelsea celebrates its hundredth birthday. This book will be the essential centenary souvenir, and an enduring look at what makes Chelsea special.A learned but accessible text will explore how the show has evolved, how it is has formed part of the social calendar and how it has reflected and shaped tastes in garden design and planting over the years.Outstanding personalities will be highlighted as well as outstanding gardens. Sprinkled through the book, short pieces by significant nurserymen and nurserywomen, designers, organisers, visitors and patrons will describe what Chelsea means to them.The book will be arranged chronologically, with chapters on the early shows, shows between the wars and decade by decade to the present day. Illustrations will largely be drawn from the extensive Royal Horticultural Society archive and will include photographs in colour and black and white, plans, posters and other ephemera. Many will be published here for the first time.