Books with author Tom M McLaughlin

I told you that the sounds this way (I strike the keys upward) grow higher, and this way (I strike them downwards) they grow lower. So you see no tones are just alike: one is either higher or lower than the other. Do you hear the difference? Now turn round so as not to see the keys; I will strike two keys, one after the other; now which is the highest (the sharpest), the first or the second? (I go on in this way, gradually touching keys nearer and nearer together; sometimes, in order to puzzle her and to excite close attention, I strike the lower one gently and the higher one stronger, and keep on sounding them, lower and lower towards the bass, according to the capacity of the pupil.) I suppose you find it a little tiresome to listen so closely; but a delicate, quick ear is necessary for piano-playing, and by and by it will become easier to you. But I won't tire you with it any more now, we will go on to something else. Can you count 3,—1, 2, 3?Bessie. Yes, indeed, and more too.

What if a group of homeless children, fleeing from pursuing truant officers, jumped on a moving train, only to encounter a man who told them of a town that could be theirs? What if, after finding this town, they discovered it had been hastily abandoned, allowing them to live there by their own rules? What if each child had their own idea of what they wanted to do with their newfound freedom, ranging from not-so-harmless fun to attempting to unlock a mystery that had plagued the town for decades? And what if in the end, they found out more than they ever could have imagined?

A funny and zany caper that will take you up the chimney, all round town, and out into space.I went out this morning, and what did I see?A white, whiskered rat, looking straight back at me!With scratchy pink claws and a pink pointy noseIt was dressed in some raggedy baggy old clothesThen suddenly, SQUEAK! It jumped over my toes!QUICK! CATCH THAT RAT! The chase to catch the cheeky little jumper-wearing rat who is the star of this story leads a little girl, her granny, the postman, and some builders on a crazy race through the house, all over town, on a plane…ending up in space! It takes a bright red alien with twenty six eyes to explain the best way to catch that rat…

I went out this morning, and what did I see? A white, whiskered rat, looking straight back at me! With scratchy pink claws and a pink pointy nose it was dressed in some raggedy baggy old clothes. Then suddenly, SQUEAK! It jumped over my toes! QUICK! CATCH THAT RAT! The chase to catch the cheeky little jumper-wearing rat who is the star of this story leads a little girl, her granny, the postman and some builders on a crazy race through the house, all over town, on a plane... ending up in space! It takes a bright red alien with twenty-six eyes to explain the best way to catch that rat...

The charming Kingdom of Kickland, the place where the soccer trees grow, is home to a plucky Princess named Pearl. Although she longs to play, soccer is not considered an appropriate activity for a princess. Her life takes a turn when a kind fairy godmother unintentionally grants her wish to play in the big game. The rest is up to Pearl. The story is told in rhyming verse with colorful illustrations on every page. Appropriate for children ages 4-7. All profits from the sale of this book benefit Books for a Better World, as well as other children’s charities in collaboration with Books for a Better World. Each book sold will help send children’s books in Spanish to school and community libraries in Central America.

This book of poems has been designed to help the young reader gain an appreciation and fondness for poetry in all its forms: rhyme and free verse, narrative and conceptual, funny and serious in content, with illustrations that assist the reader in learning new words through context. From ages 2 to 10 and above, whether read aloud to pre-schoolers or used by young readers on their own, the poems lead the child through one of the most powerful influences of childhood development ... their home. This book carries the following recommended reading levels: Ages 2/3 - 5/6 Adult/Child Read Aloud; Ages 5/6 - 9/10 Reading on One's Own; Ages 10+ Poetry Style and Form Appreciation. For the older child (ages 10+), this book is an excellent reference for examples of poetry composition and construction, both classical and contemporary. Also search Amazon for book title "Meet Me at the Park" for the second volume of poems in this series.

This book of poems is the second in a series of children's poetry designed to help the young reader gain an appreciation and fondness for poetry in all its forms: rhyme and free verse, narrative and conceptual, funny and serious in content, with illustrations that assist the reader in learning new words through context. From ages 2 to 10 and above, whether read aloud to pre-schoolers or used by young readers on their own, the poems describe the sense of adventure and joy of play that a trip to the park, whether small town or big city, offers a child, with all the related sights and sounds waiting to be experienced. This book carries the following recommended reading levels: Ages 2/3 - 5/6 Adult/Child Read Aloud; Ages 5/6 - 9/10 Reading on One's Own; Ages 10+ Poetry Style and Form Appreciation. For the older child (ages 10+), this book is an excellent reference for examples of poetry composition and construction.

I went out this morning, and what did I see? A white, whiskered rat, looking straight back at me! With scratchy pink claws and a pink pointy nose it was dressed in some raggedy baggy old clothes. Then suddenly, SQUEAK! It jumped over my toes! QUICK! CATCH THAT RAT! The chase to catch the cheeky little jumper-wearing rat who is the star of this story leads a little girl, her granny, the postman and some builders on a crazy race through the house, all over town, on a plane... ending up in space! It takes a bright red alien with twenty-six eyes to explain the best way to catch that rat...

"Ned was so happy going to bed that sometimes he ran up the stairs... backwards, of course. He would always trip and fall. He always fell up the stairs."Meet Ned. A normal boy, just like all other boys. Inquisitive, determined and full of fun. He learns to crawl by watching himself in the mirror - he learns to crawl backwards! This is the start of Ned's back to front life in which he does everything the wrong way around, including falling UP the stairs! Delightful, amusing and captivating. You will fall in love with Ned - the boy who fell upstairs.

1975, trade paperback edition, Larousse & Co., NY. 120 pages. Handsome title, with b&w and color photos throughout. Figures / patterns. The author knows of what she speaks and, in this readable volume, discusses the world of costume doll making, with details "... of authentic, historical and national costumes of all kinds for you to make ... as well as body shapes and face masks for portrait or character dolls."