Books with author Mary Manning

With this talking collectible figure, Batman's arch nemesis and supervillain extraordinaire, the Joker, is here! Kit includes: 3¿-inch The Joker bust mounted on a base, with 10 diabolical sound bites Phrases include "Joker here!" "The Joke's on you, Batman!" "Life's a bowl of cherries, and this is the pits!" I'm not mad at all, I'm just...differently sane!", "Welcome to the madhouse, Batman!", and "Let's get this party started -- with a bang!" The Joker: Behind the Smile, 48-page book of The Joker history, featuring full-color illustrations throughout

This book is made of word lists and exercises that have helped children over a period of many years. The lesson plans are easy and fun to use and with constant repetition progress will be made very quickly. Whether used in the home, school, or a learning support unit, this book will help give people with dyslexia strong and simple tools to find their way through the complexities of the English language.

A Sunflower Story relates both the beauty and importance of nature in a lovely picturebook that young children can understand and enjoy. A lively group of garden flowers and animals help convince a proud sunflower that having a purpose is just as important as being incredibly attractive. In addition to writing a wonderful story, author Mary Denning, an award-winning poet and acclaimed painter, uses brilliant watercolor illustrations that will delight children of all ages. Children will love the colorful characters on Mr. McKenna's Farm as they also learn about all of the things flowers can do, and how everything has a special purpose.