Books with author Margaret Willey

Baby Mitchell was an August squirrel. That is, he was born in the month of August. His pretty gray mother found a nice hole, high up in the crotch of a tall chestnut tree, for her babies’ nest; and I know she lined it with soft fur plucked from her own loving little breast,—for that is the way the squirrel mothers do.This chestnut tree grew on the side of a steep mountain,—none other than Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain peak in all the eastern half of the United States. It is in North Carolina, where there are a great many beautiful mountains, but none of them more beautiful than Mount Mitchell, with the great forest trees on its slopes.One of these forest trees was the big chestnut where Baby Mitchell was born. In the warm and lovely summer he lay safe in his snug nest twenty feet above the ground.How many little brothers and sisters there were, I do not know, for a very sad thing happened, and all of them died but Little Mitchell. I must tell you what this sad thing was that happened to the little squirrels.There was a small log-cabin at the foot of the mountain, and here lived a father and mother and a very large family of very small children. There was no other house near; and the father had to go a great many miles through the woods to his work in a saw-mill that some one had set up in the mountains.

Fox is a picture book in a class of its own. A compelling drama about friendship, loyalty, risk and betrayal - a story that is as rich for adults as for children. A ground-breaking picture book that has been translated into many languages and won prizes and awards around the world. Dog has only one eye and Magpie only one wing, but when Dog runs through the forest with Magpie on his back, they are exultant. In the evenings they sit outside the cave, enjoying the night air and each other's company. Then Fox comes into the bush -- Fox with his haunted eyes and rich red coat -- and Magpie trembles. Fox tempts Magpie away -- at first she resists, stays loyal to her friend Dog, but the third time she says, 'I will come'.

Guess whose shoe! Ballet dancers, hockey players, clowns, babies, and horses are just some of the people (and animals) who wear distinctive footgear. Babies (and their older siblings) will have a wonderful time figuring out who wears the various shoes -- and why? From head (Whose Hat?) to toe (Whose Shoe?), Margaret Miller's stunning books have something for everyone.

In homes with growing children, every room is a kid’s room! This essential guide shows you how to create stylish, child-friendly spaces—from overall design schemes to imaginative organization solutions to easy, step-by-step decorating projects to enjoy with your child.A nurturing home encourages children to explore, learn, and play--in short, to thrive. Organized according to kids' daily activities, Kids' Rooms offers practical ideas for creating safe, stimulating, and fun spaces throughout your home. Designed with busy parents in mind, Kids' Rooms delivers storage projects that instantly add style to kids' spaces. From advice on setting up the ideal bedroom and whimsical play spaces to ideas on making the bathroom child-friendly, Kids' Rooms will help you create comfortable, stylish spaces you and your child will love. Kids Rooms’ breaks it down for parents, room by room, offering solid advice about crafting spaces that feel familiar, yet special and inventive, and that inspire their young inhabitants to explore and create. For each room, you’ll find: - Basic checklists of items that each space needs. - Storage solutions that put all must-have items at kid’s-hand level. - Breakout spreads that zoom in on smart specifics. - Clever and sweet ideas for personalizing touches that showcase your child’s interests. - Design ideas that make it easy for kids to develop healthy habits, from hygiene and nutrition to learning and physical activity.

Sit down, Mother, and tell me again. When are my uncles coming? When?Pressed against the windowsill in breathless anticipation, a little girl cannot wait for her beloved uncles to arrive for Thanksgiving dinner. She begs her mother to tell her about each and every one of them. What follows is a lyrical duet culminating in the whole house rollicking with music, dance, song, and a joyous feast. And just as they finish their reverie, who should that be coming around the bend? A holiday tale perfectly suited to any child who has waited impatiently for the arrival of favorite relatives to turn a special day info one of true thanksgiving.

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In 1890, Margaret Morley, a well-known biologist, writer, and educator, visited the mountains of North Carolina. She was so enchanted by their pastoral beauty and charm that she spent over a decade exploring the region, recording scenes of everyday life in captivating photographs and delightful prose. Her documentation culminated in her book The Carolina Mountains, originally published in 1913.The Carolina Mountains is a combination of travelogue, biological observation, history, and photography. Morley toured widely through areas of upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, traveling by train, horse and buggy, horseback, and on foot. Her skill with a camera, her background in botany, and her ability to befriend the tough, independent mountaineers helped her create one of the most descriptive and poetic accounts of the region.Influenced by her Victorian sensibilities, Margaret Morley presents a unique historical perspective on the region. Her descriptions of the early settlers, early education in the mountains, local speech, the Biltmore Estate, Flat Rock, and the Great Smoky Mountains thoughtfully capture the essence of the area as she experienced it in the early twentieth century.Even today, we can trace Margaret Morley's travels throughout the region, from Caesar's Head to Asheville, Tryon to Cashiers. Her detailed descriptions of Mount Mitchell and Roan Mountain still ring true. With very few exceptions, the detailed and accurate account of her journeys makes The Carolina Mountains a reliable guidebook nearly a century later.Coinciding with a year-long celebration of Margaret Morley's photography ("The Carolina Mountains: Photography of Margaret Morley") at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, Bright Mountain Books' 2006 Historical Images reprinting of The Carolina Mountains is enhanced with over 60 pages of Margaret Morley's photographs.