Books with title Blah Blah Black Sheep

First published in 1842, "The Black Sheep" is an outstanding novel by Honoré de Balzac that tells of a remarkable battle for inheritance. At the centre of this story are two brothers, Joseph and Philippe, who could not be more different from each other, the modest and studious Joseph is the complete opposite of the bold and physically-imposing Philippe. They become the protagonists in the fight against their uncle’s supposed will to leave his fortune to mere strangers that coveted his attention for years. As in other novels, Balzac masterfully concocts a tale that is based on contrasts – the provincial life in Issoudun vs. the town life in Paris, the consequences of immense wealth vs. the results of poverty, the life of the upper classes vs. the destitution of the working class, while his moral spins around the fleeting nature of success, the extent of the individual ruthlessness and cunningness, and the consequences of a mother’s blind love for her child. More than any other Balzac novel, "The Black Sheep" is all about appearances often deceiving us and the fact that “a leopard never changes its spots”.

Baa Baa Black Sheep. Cause after all... where are you going to get your wool? While so many children's books are drawn, or painted, or computergraphicallypixeldrawn (we think that's the technical term), those were paths well worn for Stephanie Toole, the illustrator of Baa Baa Black Sheep. She sewed her illustrations. Needle, thread, felt, fabrics, etc. Wow. The handcrafted goodness shows through on every page.

"'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep' is an English nursery rhyme, the earliest surviving version of which dates from 1731. The words have not changed very much in two-and-a-half centuries." --WikipediaHowever, the author treats this children's nursery rhyme as a parable - a story of sacrifice, offering, and more, a very special friendship between Baa Baa Black Sheep and the Little Boy Down the Lane.

"'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep' is an English nursery rhyme, the earliest surviving version of which dates from 1731. The words have not changed very much in two-and-a-half centuries." --WikipediaHowever, the author treats this children's nursery rhyme as a parable - a story of sacrifice, offering, and more, a very special friendship between Baa Baa Black Sheep and the Little Boy Down the Lane.

Dory turns learning to read into a hilarious adventure through the power of imagination--perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean! Ever since Dory met Rosabelle, a real true friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been pretty good. But now the class is learning to read, and it's proving to be a challenge for Dory. While Rosabelle can read chapter books in her head, Dory is stuck with baby books about a happy little farm. Dory wishes for a potion to turn her into a reader but things don't go as planned. Suddenly, a naughty little girl who looks an awful lot like Dory's imaginary nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, shows up. And a black sheep leaves the pages of the farm book to follow Dory to school. It really needs her help--this seems like a job for a superhero! And it would help if she knew how to read. In her third book, Dory takes reluctant reading to new heights with a story that is as one-of-a-kind and hilarious as she is. "An especially wonderful book to share with reluctant readers...I can't imagine a book more calculated to reinforce the power of reading and becoming a reader than Dory Dory Black Sheep. It is a true triumph." --Publishers Weekly ShelfTalker "Hanlon has a winning way with the story's characters (real and imaginary) and dialogue." --Booklist

The 1842 novel The Black Sheep by Honore de Balzac is perhaps one of the greatest novels of all time. The story of the Bridau family trying to regain their lost inheritance comes alive with vividly portrayed characters. The two children of Agathe Bridau could not be farther apart Philippe the elder becomes a soldier in Napoleon's army as his brother Joseph sets of on a life as an artist. With Balzac's unfiltered presentation of society and his realistic writing you experience the brothers through all their trials and discover who really is the black sheep of the family.

Just a guy and a girl… and a million viewers.Kendra Bishop is so frustrated with her conservative parents that she agrees to swap families as part of a reality TV show called The Black Sheep. Leaving Manhattan behind, she joins the free-spirited Mulligans in Monterey, California, along with their five kids, a pet ferret and an ever-present camera crew.Just down the hall is Mitch, her hot new TV “brother.” Too bad Mitch wants nothing to do with Kendra or the cameras that have invaded his life. But when Kendra embraces the family’s environmental cause at the aquarium, Mitch starts to thaw. As things heat up between them, Judy, the show’s scheming producer, shamelessly exploits their budding romance for ratings.With the nation watching, can Kendra outwit Judy and discover the true meaning of love and family? Can she ever go home again, even if she wants to?Get this clean, funny and touching fish-out-of-water tale now.Looking for more sweet and sassy rom-coms? Count on Yvonne and Sandy to capture the heartwarming humor of first ♥ love in their books:Girl v. Boy: A Romantic ComedyThe Black Sheep: A Romantic ComedyLove, Inc.Bad for Business (Love, Inc. #2)Vivien Leigh Reid Series (Acts 1, 2 and 3)Vivien Leigh Reid Collection (Boxed Set)The Rom-Com Collection (Boxed Set – 7 books)"Reality TV and environmental activism give a trendy spin to Collins and Rideout's cheery fish-out-of-water romance... Kendra's bright and breezy first-person narration moves things along at a rapid clip and the larger-than-life personalities and plot are balanced by her heartfelt reflections on family and fame." ~ Publisher's Weekly"Kendra is an admirable character who discovers inner strength while thrust in a sink-or-swim environment."~ Kirkus Reviews"This is all hilariously over the top. The authors have the reality-show shenanigans down pat... Au courant." ~ Booklist"It's a battle of wit and wills until the very end. Punctuated by funny dialogue from Judy ordering her production crew around, this is a great send-up of reality TV in an entertaining and palatable coming-of-age romance." ~ Children's LiteratureAbout the AuthorsYvonne Collins and Sandy Rideout have been making readers laugh out loud with their romantic comedies for many years. Join their newsletter for humor, hijinks and a sign-up gift.Sandy Rideout is also the author of the “Dog Town” series of romantic comedies:Bitter and Sweet in Dog TownA Match Made in Dog TownLost and Found in Dog TownCalm and Bright in Dog TownTried and True in Dog TownYours and Mine in Dog TownNine Lives in Dog TownGreat and Small in Dog TownThe Dog Town Collection (Books 1-3 Boxed Set)The Dog Town Collection (Books 4-6 Boxed Set)