Books with author Joan M Wright

Flo has everything a budgie could want-a comfortable life and lots of toys. So it is a horrible shock when she has to leave her home and go to live in an aviary full of other budgies. Can Flo learn to live with others when she is such a very special budgie? With the help of Fred and his budgie choir, she just might find a new place to call home. This beautifully illustrated story is perfect for young children. Joan M. Wright is an English-born author and illustrator who immigrated to Canada in 1952, where she pursued a career in librarianship. Taking early retirement, she resumed a hobby of botanical art and children's book illustration. She lives in Toronto with two dogs and two budgies.

In this sequel to Flo: a Very Special Budgie, Flo embarks on a new life in an aviary. She and her new mate, Fred, decide to have a family of budgies. “It’s hard work laying eggs!” grumbles Flo. Once the first egg hatches Fred exclaims, “It’s all beak, the eyes are shut, and there are no feathers—YUCK!” From the hatching on, the new parents are busy caring for their chicks, feeding, feeding, and feeding! Join the story and follow Flo and Fred as they grow their budgie family and contend with the varied community within the aviary—from busybody budgie neighbors to a fledgling rock group that seem set on noise pollution. Will Fred and Flo be able to perform in their adult budgie chorus? About the Author Joan M. Wright immigrated to Canada from England in the 1950s. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto. She holds a degree in Library Science and worked as a librarian in the Toronto Reference Library. After an early retirement, Joan has remained active and she continues to pursue an array of hobbies including art classes, writing, illustrating children’s books, and gardening. Joan lives in Toronto with her two dogs and two budgies. Her first book, Nipper, the Lonely Dog, was published in 2012. The revised U.S. edition of Flo: a Very Special Budgie was published in 2013. Flo and Her Family is its sequel.

Flo lived in a beautiful cage surrounded by toys and fancy seeds. When her owner died, Flo was taken away and placed in an aviary with lots of other budgies. It took her a long time to settle down. After all, she was special and had won prizes in budgerigar shows, had a ring on her leg and felt that she did not belong in an aviary with ordinary birds. One day her ring caught on a twig and she shrilled for help. Fred, the leader of the budgie choir, came to her rescue, and was so taken with her lovely voice that he suggested she join his choir. Gradually Flo settled down, and the aviary, once a lonely place for her, became her new home.

Children's illustrated story in rhyming verse. Cyril is a forgetful squirrel who keeps on forgetting where he's put his acorns, even when he buries them under something he thinks he can't miss! A funny tale which teaches children about trees growing and the cycle of the seasons, with bold, vibrant illustrations. Young children can also click on the acorns for interactive counting up to five.Cyril the Squirrel is the first title in the series, Cyril the Squirrel and Friends. Other books available include Brian the Lion, Myrtle the Turtle and Lola Clare the Polar Bear. The books are set in varied contexts around the world. Suitable to be read aloud to toddlers and preschool children, but also for older children (up to age 8) as they are learning to read, this series of books deliberately includes a few longer or slightly less common words (like "plucky" and "glisten") in order to encourage early absorption of a wider English vocabulary, as this has been proved to benefit literacy and development later on. The rhyming character names also teach children about the idiosyncrasies of English pronunciation. Besides this, the books remain funny, happy animal stories for all children to enjoy.

The world revolves around money and smartphones. Why not put the two together and make money while using your smartphone?This collection of 13 money making apps will explain in a little detail, 13 different ways to make money from your phone. These money making apps pay you for completing the following: watching videos, taking surveys, completing short tasks, investing, working out, shopping online, mystery shopping and unlocking your phone. This is a great way to earn some extra cash on the side without having to use a large amount of effort. The best part is that some of these apps are completely passive, meaning you can earn a passive income without needing to do anything else other than installing the app and cashing out.From your purchase of this book, I will be buying some more catnip for my cats (they thank you for your purchase). For the £1.99 you spend here, I guarantee you that you will make that back on day one from using just one of these ideas (I recommend OhMyDosh as the first target, easy money to be made right there!)

Who doesn't have a hidden love for the worst jokes and puns they have ever heard?I bring to you, 100 of my personal favourite jokes and puns.This book has a good mix of both throughout and with this book my aim is to get at least one groan from each and every person you present some jokes and puns to!I've tested it and so far have not failed, why not give it a go on the most straight faced people you know?

DAHLIA AND THE SEVEN CATS is not for the faint-hearted but definitely a page-turner. A story set in future France, where the original human species is presumed extinct, tells about the mission of a thirteen-year-old Hulien (human-alien), called Dahlia Dingleby. After a vanishing in her village of Mauparroux, myths of an ancient black-hearted spell come to life. Dahlia has a desperate reason to skip school and, accompanied by her friend Pypym, she goes to the dangerous underground in search of the truth. But - can they survive the haunted forest, the mystery that lies behind the magic, the malevolence, the magnificence and - worst of all - the murders?

Children's illustrated story in rhyming verse. Myrtle is a baby turtle who hatches out by herself on a beach and sets out to sea all alone to look for other turtles, meeting a whole host of colourful creatures along the way. She braves dangers, finds new friends and swims far, ultimately reuniting with her family. This is a story of courage, hope and joy, with bold, vibrant illustrations throughout.Myrtle the Turtle is the fourth title in the series, Cyril the Squirrel and Friends. Other books available include Cyril the Squirrel, Brian the Lion and Lola Clare the Polar Bear. The books are set in varied contexts around the world.Suitable to be read aloud to toddlers and preschool children, but also for older children (up to age 8) as they are learning to read, this series of books deliberately includes a few longer or slightly less common words (like "plucky" and "glisten") in order to encourage early absorption of a wider English vocabulary, as this has been proved to benefit literacy and development later on. The rhyming character names also teach children about the idiosyncrasies of English pronunciation. Besides this, the books remain funny, happy animal stories for all children to enjoy.

Children's illustrated story in rhyming verse. Brian is a nervous, jumpy lion who is embarrassed when smaller animals make him jump and decides to do something about it. A funny story, with lots of roaring and bold, vibrant illustrations throughout. Brian the Lion is the second title in the series, Cyril the Squirrel and Friends. Other books available include Cyril the Squirrel, Myrtle the Turtle and Lola Clare the Polar Bear. The books are set in varied contexts around the world. Suitable to be read aloud to toddlers and preschool children, but also for older children (up to age 8) as they are learning to read, this series of books deliberately includes a few longer or slightly less common words (like "plucky" and "glisten") in order to encourage early absorption of a wider English vocabulary, as this has been proved to benefit literacy and development later on. The rhyming character names also teach children about the idiosyncrasies of English pronunciation. Besides this, the books remain funny, happy animal stories for all children to enjoy.