Books with author Catherine Alene

Origami artists can take a long time to puzzle out how to turn a piece of paper into a sculptured shape. Similarly, fashion designers can spend a long time creating a stunning outfit from simple cloth. Readers of this high-interest book can become both origami artists and fashion designers as they use simple pieces of paper and some basic techniques to make cool party clothes, including a wedding dress. For each project, accessible step-by-step directions are accompanied by pictures as well as a full-color photograph of the finished product.

Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. It's Sam's first day at a new school, but he is feeling very shy and lonely. Follow Sam through his day as he overcomes his fears and reaches out to make a new friend. Reading age: 4-5 years

Cory Steen is tough; she’s had to be. But when a school fight gets her expelled and charged with assault, being scrappy isn’t too useful. As probation, she’s assigned to a program at a local gym, but soon after she arrives she realizes there’s more to the gym than she suspected. And there’s definitely more to the owner, charismatic Andrew Frost. He draws Cory into training, then romance, then… well. Had she thought she was at the gym to leave her life of crime behind? It’s tempting to trust Andrew and give in to temptation. He’s offering a life Cory could never have dreamed of before meeting him. But can she trust him? Or will she end up having to use all of her toughness just to survive?

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.This photographic information book looks as some simple mechanics and physics behind interesting items, such as the clock, the bicycle and a hot air balloon!Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.The focus sounds in this book are: /ar/ /oo/ /ow/ /ear/ /er/ /oo/ /ee/ /ur/ /ai/ /air/ tt, bbPages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

A Fantasy Adventure About a Little Boy Who Follows His Own Heart, and Demonstrates Courage and Determination in the Face of Adversity Oskar is a meager little leprechaun working for Santa Claus in packing his gifts. Neither very popular nor very smart, nobody wants to work with him. However, he is obedient and does what he is told. One day, as if through chance, Santa needs an extra hand as he needs to set off to deliver presents all across the world and no was available to help him … except for Oskar. He volunteers to do the job. Through their journey, they reach a city, and Oskar is tasked to descend the Chimney and deposit the presents.As he is going down, he hears a voice warning him not to return and falls off into the chimney. When he is inside the house, he finds himself transformed into a little boy. He continues to hear the voice which tells him to turn away. He, nevertheless, follows his instinct and keeps journeying toward the glacier. From this moment, he reaches a magical land, an enchanted kingdom of beautiful fairies that is ruled by the evil ice queen.While the fairies try to hide and protect him, the ice queen discovers his presence and is determined to destroy him. Oskar, led across the wondrous land, gradually begins to discover who he really is and finds clues about who had been calling out to him all along.This is a mythical story of courage and determination, of little Oskar who follows his heart and does not give up. He stands undaunted in the face of adversity and the biggest surprise of his life is about to be revealed to him.This book is a tale of fantasy, beautiful fairies, mystical tulips, and a heroic boy in whose hands rests the fate of an entire kingdom. An inspirational tale of good vs. evil, you will find it a delightful read for the entire family.So, scroll up and click the “Buy now with 1-click” button and get your copy!