Books with author Patrick George

A compilation of creepy-crawly collective nouns complete with stunning and appealing illustrations perfectly designed for challenging enquiring mindsA plague of locusts, a flock of lice, a colony of ants: these are some of the insect collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a loveliness of ladybirds, a clew of worms, or a kaleidoscope of butterflies? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful terms, and hope that you will never be forced to encounter a ghost of knats or a bike of wasps—but if you do at least you'll know what to call them!

Through bright, colorful, and creative imagery, familiar textures and sensations can be discussed in this clever, cheerful bookI touch . . .. . . hot sand. . . cold snowflakes. . . slippery soap. . . a tickly featherWhat feels nice to touch? Is it a fluffy puppy or a tickly feather? Or how about a prickly hedgehog or a slimy worm? This book not only raises awareness in young children of the sense of touch but does so in a light-hearted and humorous way.

The powerful poems in this poignant collection weave together multiple voices to tell the story of the March on Washington, DC, in 1963. From the woman singing through a terrifying bus ride to DC, to the teenager who came partly because his father told him, "Don't you dare go to that march," to the young child riding above the crowd on her father's shoulders, each voice brings a unique perspective to this tale. As the characters tell their personal stories of this historic day, their chorus plunges readers into the experience of being at the march—walking shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers, hearing Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, heading home inspired.

A compilation of bird collective nouns with a modern, contemporary and fresh design approachA flock of geese, a murder of crows, a parliament of owls: these are some of the bird collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a bouquet of pheasants, a chime of wrens, or a circus of puffins? Would you like to get down with a party of jays, go for a swim with a paddle of ducks, or go over the game plan with a huddle of penguins? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful avian collective nouns. Illustrated with bold, punchy shapes and colors that are powerful to the eye and the mind, the first edition of this engaging title was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award.

This kid is full of energy. This kid wants to be a superhero. This kid is exhausting. We follow a day in the life of this kid. The good news is that an aspiring superhero responds well to superhero advice. And for a diligent mom, employing superhero training may be the best option to make it through the day, safe and sound. Over the course of this ordinary day, we discover that mom is the real superhero.

A modern, boldly colored, witty take on traditional nursery rhymes, this stylishly designed collection will surprise, challenge, and reward readers every time From family favorites to first-timers, these rhymes can be played on fingers and toes, sung out loud, and looked at again and again. This is a book for reading together with young children and designed to encourage conversation and visual interaction on each page. Stunning and witty illustrations will challenge enquiring minds, and childrens' imaginations and vocabularies will be enriched.

A modern, boldly colored, witty take on traditional nursery rhymes, this stylishly designed collection will surprise, challenge, and reward readers every time From family favorites to first-timers, these rhymes can be played on fingers and toes, sung out loud, and looked at again and again. This is a book for reading together with young children and designed to encourage conversation and visual interaction on each page. Stunning and witty illustrations will challenge enquiring minds, and childrens' imaginations and vocabularies will be enriched.

A striking book of opposites ideal for early learning, designed to build vocabulary and discover visual perspective Eleven pairs of opposites each have a clear, acetate sheet between them. Children can simply flip the acetate back and forth to reveal the opposite. This book is full of bold, simple, colorful images, always with a visual twist. Fun, educational, and making graphic design accessible to all ages, these quirky illustrations encourage interactive reading between adult and child.