Books with author Melinda Long

Ve-gan [vee-guhn]―a person who does not eat or use animal products Despite its long history, veganism is still considered unusual by many in this carnivore world of ours. But, in the United States alone, there are more than 3 million vegans and the ranks are growing, especially in the under thirty crowd. Becoming vegan requires learning a whole new way of eating and thinking about food, and Linda Long’s handy guide educates you on planning meals, understanding new ingredients, products, and brand names, and knowing protein and vitamin needs among so many other topics, including tips on simple adoptions like six ways to use a veggie burger. She also offers a host of tasty recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and parties, several from some of the top vegan chefs in the world. Linda Long has been a committed vegan for 30 years and writes and photographs for vegetarian magazines such as Vegetarian Journal, American Vegan, and VegNews. She is the author of Great Chefs Cook Vegan and lives in New York City.

Young Jeremy Jacob is plucked from obscurity while innocently constructing a sand castle and is thrust into a brand-new life as a pirate. Captain Braid Beard and his crew recognize Jeremy as an exceptionally talented digger and they happen to be in desperate need of a digger to help them bury a treasure chest. Jeremy thinks a pirate life sounds like fun, as long as he's back the next day in time for soccer practice, and so he goes along with the ragtag group of seafaring thugs (with hearts of gold, naturally). And while Jeremy adores the pirates' lack of table manners and opposition to vegetables, he comes to realize that a life away from his parents lacks some of the niceties to which he's become accustomed. Nobody tucks him in at night, for instance, and the only book available to read is a treasure map. Melinda Long's story, narrated with a sense of boastful exaggeration by Jeremy, is full of a sense of high adventure that's lovingly evocative of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tales. David Shannon's illustrations, full of a goofy vibrancy, are a perfect accompaniment to the story.

Despite its long history, veganism is still considered unusual by many in this carnivore world of ours. But, in the United States alone, there are 3 million plus vegans and the ranks are growing, especially in the under thirty crowd. Becoming vegan requires learning a whole new way of eating and thinking about food, and Linda Long’s handy guide educates you on planning meals, understanding new ingredients, products, and brand names, and knowing protein and vitamin needs among so many other topics, including tips on simple adoptions like six ways to use a veggie burger. She also offers a host of tasty recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and parties - several from some of the top vegan chefs in the world.

When a family of string instruments are moving from New Rock City to Music Town not everyone is happy about the move. All Victor Viola can do is frown, because he doesn’t want to move to Music Town.His family can’t seem to cheer him up no matter what they do. Maybe Granny Fiddle, with the help of some newfound friends, can turn Victor Viola’s frown upside down.Enter a world where instruments come to life before your very eyes! In Victor Viola Moves To Music Town, children will delight in the lyrical sounding rhymes and whimsical images. Adults will enjoy the educational aspects of introducing children to musical themes and instrument recognition in a fun, fresh way.Look for more adventures of Victor Viola along with his family and friends coming soon!Check out Author Melinda Logan on Facebook for information on current happenings in the world of Music Town.

SNOOOOGA... SNOOOOGA... SNOOM ERRGHA... ERRGHA... ARGHH Trying to get some shut-eye is no easy task when the lamp is rattling, the dishes are clattering, and shoes are tumbling down the stairs. Who is making all that racket? It's Papa and Nana, fast asleep, snoring to beat the band. So much noise! But Papa and Nana aren't the noisiest nappers in the house.... Can you guess who is?

When a family of string instruments are moving from New Rock City to Music Town not everyone is happy about the move. All Victor Viola can do is frown, because he doesn’t want to move to Music Town. His family can’t seem to cheer him up no matter what they do. Maybe Granny Fiddle, with the help of some newfound friends, can turn Victor Viola’s frown upside down. Enter a world where instruments come to life before your very eyes! In Victor Viola Moves To Music Town, children will delight in the lyrical sounding rhymes and whimsical images. Adults will enjoy the educational aspects of introducing children to musical themes and instrument recognition in a fun, fresh way. Look for more adventures of Victor Viola along with his family and friends coming soon! Check out Author Melinda Logan on Facebook for information on current happenings in the world of Music Town.

This coloring and activity book features all your favorite musical instruments from the companion storybook Victor Viola Moves To Music Town. Children will enjoy coloring the whimsical illustrations that feature an array of characters from Music Town like Victor Viola, Veronica Violin, Donald Double Bass, Chelsea Cello, and Granny Fiddle. This book features a wonderful assortment of activity pages such as dot-to-dots, drawing instruments, find the differences, matching, and mazes. What a fun way to introduce children to musical themes and instrument recognition!Meet the String Family. They are moving from New Rock City to Music Town and not everyone is happy about the move. All Victor Viola can do is frown, because he doesn't want to move to Music Town. His family can't seem to cheer him up no matter what they do. Maybe Granny Fiddle, with the help of some newfound friends, can turn Victor Viola's frown upside down.Enter the world of Music Town Tales where instruments come to life before your very eyes! Children will delight in the lyrical sounding rhymes and whimsical images. Adults will enjoy the educational aspects of introducing children to musical themes and instrument recognition in a fun, fresh way.