Books with author Karen Hartley

This book contains everything you need to start face painting! There's a huge variety of fun faces to choose from: go for a wild animal and paint a giraffe or tiger; a dainty Snow Queen or pretty Flower Garland; scare your friends with a terrifying Zombie or a nasty Witch. Clear, step-by-step photographic instructions mean that all the faces are easy to follow and try, plus there are tips and suggestions for ways to tweak the designs. All projects use a set colour palette and are carefully chosen to appeal to girls and boys alike. Readers of all abilities can get stuck in as each project is graded with a difficulty rating of 1 to 5. A 'techniques and materials' section outlines everything you need to start face painting, from paints, to different brushes and sponges. Tips and techniques are described so you can practise your painting skills before your begin. This book is sure to provide hours of fun!

Ali Parker, a high school senior, is in love for the first time in her seventeen-year life. Her Mr. Perfect boyfriend, Matt Ryan, is a talented artist who hopes to attend Pratt Institute in New York, and Ali plans to major in journalism at a prestigious college. Both Ali and Matt are outstanding students. Their future possibilities seem endless.Then the inconceivable happens—Ali becomes pregnant. Suddenly, her entire world shifts. Everything she was sure of changes. What should she do about this baby . . . about Matt . . . about her life? Ali is faced with the dilemma of responsibility and choice. She’s supported by a fun, loyal best friend, Monica, but Ali knows that now, nothing will ever be the same again. She’s abruptly and unwillingly forced into the world of adulthood as she faces the crisis of being a pregnant, unwed teenager. As she considers her various options, Ali reveals her internal struggles honestly. As she wrestles with difficult decisions, not liking any of her choices, she learns about the tender balance of relationships while dealing with a shocked boyfriend, overbearing but loving parents, quirky teachers, and gossiping classmates. When tragedy strikes, Ali is also reminded that, while the unintentional life of a baby started so quickly within her, life can end all too quickly and unexpectedly as well.Ali’s detailed narrative is so personal and endearing, it creates a vicarious experience for any reader. This compelling, inspiring, and enlightening story engages the heart as it shows the struggles of life, the selflessness of real love, and the endurance of hope.Author Karen Hart has worked as a communications specialist and a public relations specialist for various companies throughout the U.S. She has years of experience as a creative and technical writer and editor. Butterflies in May is her first novel. She currently resides in Santa Rosa, CA, with her husband, Gary, and two sons.

How do children view the world around them? Even the simplest of things catch their attention: the shaking of the leaves, the wagging of a dog's tail, the movement of the clouds, and the colors that surround us. While they are enjoying these sights, they find pleasure in the warmth of the sun, the feel of water in their hands, the scents of the flowers, and the gentle arms of their parents.The Adventures of Little Bri Bear: How Come, Mum, How Come? is a story about a very curious and adventurous little bear. Nothing seems to escape him in the world he loves because even at play, something provokes his attention, prompting him to ask his mother, “How come, Mum, how come?” His mother always has a ready answer, something he wholeheartedly believes. There is a close, trusting, and loving relationship between Bri Bear and his mother, very much felt when Mum Bear tucks him safely into bed, saying, “I love you very, very much.”

How do children view the world around them? Even the simplest of things catch their attention: the shaking of the leaves, the wagging of a dog's tail, the movement of the clouds, and the colors that surround us. While they are enjoying these sights, they find pleasure in the warmth of the sun, the feel of water in their hands, the scents of the flowers, and the gentle arms of their parents.The Adventures of Little Bri Bear: How Come, Mum, How Come? is a story about a very curious and adventurous little bear. Nothing seems to escape him in the world he loves because even at play, something provokes his attention, prompting him to ask his mother, ''How come, Mum, how come?'' His mother always has a ready answer, something he wholeheartedly believes. There is a close, trusting, and loving relationship between Bri Bear and his mother, very much felt when Mum Bear tucks him safely into bed, saying, ''I love you very, very much.''

A study of the earwig. It is part of a series designed to support children's investigations into life processes at Key Stage 1. At this level, children should understand: that animals move, feed, grow, use their senses and reproduce; that living things can be grouped according to observable similarities and differences; and that there are different kinds of animals in the local environment. Each title in this series seeks to provide a simple yet comprehensive view of a particular creature and covers different types, size, appearance, birth and reproduction, growth, feeding, predators, length of life and movement. Series features include "bug maps" and simple questions based on information given in the spreads. Each spread builds on the information given in previous ones.