Books with author Michelle Smith

A Series of Lessons Covering All Branches of the Art of Caricaturing. The Art of Caricaturing by Mitchell Smith,has many tips for wannabe cartoonists. Pen lines and material, expression, exaggeration, comic figures, action, shading and shadows, technique, lettering and animals are some of the chapters included in this book. This book is now over 70 years old and remains one of the most simple and informative educational guides for aspiring cartoonists.

Join these shape characters as they explore their surroundings in a simplistic and delightful way, teaching shapes, colors, counting, and basic vocabulary. Take a walk with Mr. Circle, help Mr. Triangle find his new home, experience Mr. Square's interaction with his animals, and find out how Miss Diamond lulls herself to sleep. This unique and charming four-story picture book stimulates your child's learning, yet lets their brain relax and focus on a natural, fundamental language experience without the excess visual stimulus that usually bombards our children day to day.

Nine years ago, when I wrote this book, I never thought anything in it could be a possibility. Now as I take a look at the world around me, it's not only a possibility, but it's happening. Emmett Renaldi is a brilliant scientist. He accidentally comes across a line of code that spells the end of America, and immediately takes precautions to save his own family. When Corrie Renaldi turns fifteen, she leaves the safety of the compound her father built, and sets out to find what happened to her country. Her best friend Orrin comes along for the ride, and they head out to the destroyed countryside and find pieces of the puzzle that broke the nation. Unfortunately, Corrie's nemesis decides to tag along, and they have no choice but to let her follow them. Corrie, Orrin, and Sadie start trying to put the pieces together, and end up in the White House looking for a dead president. They find out that they are in way over their heads, and suddenly in a fight for their lives.

All of the animals in the forest look to Twyla Mouse to help them. On her daily walks in the forest, she collects plants that she knows might be needed in the treatment of her neighbors. She knows how to use these plants and knows their actual medicinal properties. The forest animals support and look after each but sometimes things happen that require Twyla Mouse' mysterious treatments. When the situation calls for it, she sends fof Jick Mus, her teacher and the wisest one in the forest. Enjoy their adventures including a brave rescue and a spring afternoon tea.