Books with author Randall

Families will enjoy celebrating the Festival of Lights with the delicious treats they learn to make in this volume. Readers will be introduced to the Traditional Hanukkah favorites, as well as some exciting new ideas, as they begin making treats. The recipes are presented with fun, easy-to-follow instructions and are accompanied by full-color photographs.

Cordelia Lu Hankins is half Caucasian, half Chinese - and all albino. She has grown up isolated from the world, with her distant father and a giant stepmother names Babe (after Paul Bunyan’s blue ox), in a remote lumber town in the Pacific Northwest. She is convinced she is ugly and that her father has deliberately hidden her away. Then in the summer of 1918, when she is fourteen, she meets the dashing Squirl. Squirl is charming and handsome, and Cordy falls desperately in love with him. But her father forbids her to go near Squirl. One day they meet on the mountain and Cordy receives her first kiss, as well as a wild ride down the log flume that gets Squirl fired.Determined to follow Squirl, Cordy runs away. She begins an exciting adventure that takes her to the sideshows of Seattle’s Luna Park, where her unusual looks bring her fame. But her journey also brings tragedy in this thought-provoking coming-of-age novel. Platt has created an original, resourceful teenage heroine which a strong voice and a gutsy determination to make her way in the world.

A cute story written and illustrated by a 5 year old for other kids to read that uses common core vocabulary words from her Kindergarten homework in the context of a charming adventure.More info about the making of this book; Elsie saw her Mom write and illustrate a kid’s book (Dot and Bot See the Cat by May Randall) while she was home sick from school for a week and absolutely demanded to be allowed to use the illustrating program on her Mom ‘s computer to write her own book.Elsie’s Mom was less than excited to hand over her computer and drawing tablet to a 5 year old, so Elsie started drawing her book on paper with markers. She eventually convinced her Dad to help her write down the words to the book, which he wrote on “Post-it notes” so she could move the words around as she did revisions of earlier drawings. One night while her Mom was making dinner, Elsie snuck into her Mom’s office/the guest room and drew a fantastic drawing of herself and a dog on her Mom’s computer. Her Mother discovered it a couple of hours later and emailed it off to Grandma, who said “You need to let her write a book – this is amazing!” Here’s a video of Elsie drawing part of her book on her Mom’s computer / drawing tablet. The audio is not great because it’s a spontaneous video, not some studio-created production, but Elsie is sincere and sweet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=749NwKk5dcQOne week later, after lots of drawings were scanned into a computer art program and images Elsie drew directly on the computer were organized, the book was done. Please enjoy and let it be an inspiration to your little one!

The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh--so hop in, hold tight, and join the journey in this dazzling holiday classic!In this stunning paper-over-board picture book, a blustering wind stings the toes and bites the nose, but hearts are warm and there's lots to eat--for 'tis Thanksgiving Day! Bundle up as you navigate a winter wonderland of sparkling snow-covered trees and adorable woodland creatures in this cherished holiday tale. Coupled with Emma Randall's delightful illustrations, the familiar poem-turned-song is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Just remember to leave room for pumpkin pie!

Just about everyone is incommunicado in the small, sleepy Oregon coastal town of Sea Park during the winter of 1941. That is, until Pearl Harbor is attacked. Then Sea Park springs to patriotic life. But is Ruby Opal Pearl (aka Jewels) Stokes the only person to see what’s really happening here? Tommy Kaye, the one person in her life who has provided security, shelter, and a smidgeon of respect—and who owns the biggest resort on the coast—is now the cause of the town’s rage. Tommy’s Japanese ancestry makes him the prime target of an angry mob, not to mention he’s also rich, has a shady past (which includes Jewels’s eccentric mother), and everyone in town owes him money.As the town’s patriotism blossoms into paranoia and turns violent, Jewels has to do something to protect Tommy from internment (or worse), even if that something is going up against the town and the government, not to mention the FBI. Thus begins a twelve-year-old girl’s war within a war.

A gripping debut psychological novel you won't want to put down.'Assured and clever' The SunFirst he kills.A psychologist is found brutally murdered, an addict jumps to his death and a student is found dead. These are the facts. And they are all that DIs Wheeler and Ross have.He waits.As Wheeler and Ross weave through the layers of Glasgow's underbelly they find a subculture where truth and lies are interchangeable commodities and violence is the favoured currency.He watches.The killer stays one step ahead of them as Wheeler uncovers a web of deceit in which her own nephew is entangled.He leaves his legacy...And as the case draws to a close, Wheeler has to confront her own integrity and face the dilemma: is justice always served by the truth?Praise for Anne Randall'Brilliant' The Sun'For fans of Stuart MacBride, this is a delight to read. Anne Randall is a welcome addition to the Scottish crime scene. Glasgow is in very dangerous hands' Crimesquad'As assured and clever a novel of "tartan noir" as you could hope to find' Daily Mail

Real. Practical. Advice. Tired of reading a book that is hundreds of pages in length, then thinking they could have boiled down the "important parts," and saved you a lot of time? Here's a book that eliminates the fluff and gives you just the nuggets in 50 one to three-page chapters, with accompanying photos. Fast, easy insightful reading. This is information you can instantly put to use and make a real difference in your kids' lives - and your own - strengthening your family and even your marriage. Randall Hicks's books have been featured on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Sally Jesse Raphael and more, and called "empowering, no-nonsense, matter-of fact advice" by Publishers Weekly. The American Library Association said, "showers the anxious parent with information." And from the American Library Assn's Booklist, "Brilliantly lean. Highly recommended." [Starred review]

This A-to-Z guide to human anatomy introduces kids to their bodies using medically correct terminology. Written for children ages six through thirteen, The ABCs of You demystifies the medical lexicon, helps expand vocabularies, and offers a unique, kid-friendly window into how their bodies and minds function. Here, each letter of the alphabet stands for a selected anatomical, physiological, or philosophical concept that is summarized on a single page—with a corresponding illustration on the adjacent page. The book is meant for children to read with an adult present to answer questions as they arise—and they most certainly will. After all, The ABCs of You is meant to stimulate interest in the field of medicine. Children will be fascinated by the odd names of body parts like the frenulum, which connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, and the zygomata, or cheekbones. They’ll learn where these body parts are located and what they do—along with some fun facts and some healthy habits associated with them. Providing straight talk about body functions, including several items about the nervous system, The ABCs of You is infused with whimsy, humor, and most importantly, love.

"A read-aloud book for young children who like a dash of silliness in their bedtime stories." -Kirkus ReviewsB.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree (2014)Honorable Mention (Picture Books 5 & Under) - Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2014Experience the creativity of childhood imagination in this whimsical journey of a little girl who frolics around her house, engaged in mischief, in order to avoid bedtime.Excerpt:"I try to prepare for bed,but mischief finds me instead.So I,Jump on my bed.Balance pillows on my head.Weave yarn into my hair.Dress a tutu on Teddy Bear.March around gleefully.Use a toothbrush on my knee.Jump rope in the hall.Put a mask on my ball."Will she ever get to bed with these antics? Maybe...

Inspired by lightning bolts, spider webs, peacock feathers, and other patterns, these 31 circular illustrations float right off the page when you follow the easy coloring instructions and put on the enclosed 3-D glasses. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, 3-DModern Mandalas and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Previously published as Mesmerizing Mandalas Coloring Book.

With art so stunning it glistens like freshly fallen snow, this cozy Christmas tale is an essential treasure for anyone celebrating the holiday season!Bursting with gorgeous illustrations that accompany the lyrics to this classic carol, the festive artwork and jolly characters capture all the merriment of the popular Yuletide tune. Randall's style feels charmingly classic while also strikingly contemporary, making this particular partidge in a pear tree the perfect one for the modern reader. The joyful pictures and beloved song are sure to make this a recurring holiday favorite.