Books with title Water Dance

In Book #2 of the Lake Michigan Lodge Series, can Kay’s happy-ever-after survive an invasion of teenage girls?As the innkeeper of rustic Kerby Lodge on the shores of Lake Michigan, Kay Kerby knows what to do with mice, raccoons, and even a wayward bear cub. But teenage girls are a whole new species of wildlife. When her two nieces are sent to the lodge for a long summer visit, Kay has to find her footing quickly, no matter how jet-lagged she is from her honeymoon in Europe. Her first lesson is where there are girls, boys soon follow. One in particular—dangerously charming Max—can’t seem to stay away from Bella Kerby. And instead of providing boundaries, Max’s wealthy mother seems to be pushing the two together, while dragging Kay into a world she wants nothing to do with. A world of yachts, country clubs, and rubbing elbows with moneyed Lake Michigan cottage owners. Kay just wants to float weightlessly in the cool waters, but instead finds herself fending off snooty entitled summer people, alienating her closest friends and discovering that families are messy…really messy.“Warm and witty, this sequel to Shoulder Season is a charming return to Kerby Lodge”

From a gentle mountain pond to a raging waterfall or from a silent ocean mist to a sparkling rainbow, dramatic text and paintings give water voice and substance in this tribute to water in all its glorious forms. Inspiring and informative, Water Dance is a poetic introduction to one of nature’s most basic elements. Scientific facts about water and its role in our lives are included. “Thirteen lushly romantic oil paintings, accompanied by spare, poetic text, offer viewers a sensuous introduction to the water cycle.”--The Bulletin

Now in a lush gift board book edition perfect for those snuggly storytimes! As winter approaches, every animal seems to know how to prepare—except the fox! This gorgeous book by celebrated author Marion Dane Bauer and exciting new illustrator Richard Jones reveals that each animal has a unique way of welcoming a new season. Snow is coming, and it's time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise—yet it's not until he meets a golden-eyed friend that he finds the perfect way to celebrate the snowfall. Stunning illustrations by the new talent Richard Jones are the perfect complement to the Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer's lyrical and playful homage to the natural world.

Obsession. Rivalry. Revolution. From the bestselling author of Essie's Roses, a heartbreaking, heart-mending new historical novel. The lives and secrets of three women, centuries apart, intersect at the artist Claude Monet's garden in Giverny in this emotional, imaginative portrait of loss, love, and second chances."A brilliantly penned and original novel showcasing the extraordinary talent and genuine flair of a distinctive narrative storytelling style . . . [a] riveting read from beginning to end . . ." - Midwest Book Review". . . a fantastic air of reinvention to this deeply emotional and sensitive tale . . . a highly recommended read." 5 stars! - Readers' Favorite"Author Michelle Muriel delights readers once again . . . Water Lily Dance is more than a mere novel that happens to revolve around an Impressionist artist. It is a wonderfully written . . . moving portrayal of the strength and resilience of women." - Feathered Quill Book ReviewsThe greatest loss we may ever experience is that of ourselves.From the author of the award-winning, bestselling Essie's Roses comes an imaginative, emotional portrait of the secret side of grief and the deep bonds and secrets between mothers and children. Three women centuries apart set out to escape a colorless life, connected by one of the most controversial, beloved artists in the world: Claude Monet. But at what cost?Missouri, 2014. Sophie Noel, an emerging artist and daughter of renowned artist Josephine de Lue, holds an extraordinary imagination, but a year after the unexpected deaths of her father and husband, she cannot imagine a way to "move on" from loss--or the buried childhood memory trying to resurface that would have torn her family apart. To cope with grief and the temptation to leave it all behind, Sophie escapes into a painted world of color and light venting her anxiety to an old childhood friend--an imaginary one: French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet.Paris, 1865. Camille Doncieux is captivated by the rebirth of Paris and the rebellious artists who wage war against tradition and the government's censorship at the annual art exhibition at the Paris Salon. Behind the windows of her father's luxurious dress shop, Camille plots a rebellion of her own after meeting three bold artists who will change her life forever: Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Frédéric Bazille. But in Paris, where a young woman's life is ordered and controlled, a family secret and Camille's quest for love and fame may cost her everything, perhaps even the man she loves.From an eclectic town in Missouri to the stunning backdrop of 19th-century Paris at the height of the Impressionist art movement, Water Lily Dance is a heartbreaking, heart-mending tale of loss, love, and second chances.

From a gentle mountain pond to a raging waterfall or from a silent ocean mist to a sparkling rainbow, dramatic text and paintings give water voice and substance in this tribute to water in all its glorious forms. Inspiring and informative, Water Dance is a poetic introduction to one of nature’s most basic elements. Scientific facts about water and its role in our lives are included. “Thirteen lushly romantic oil paintings, accompanied by spare, poetic text, offer viewers a sensuous introduction to the water cycle.”--The Bulletin

In this dreamy ode to summer, a group of friends spends a carefree day enjoying the great outdoors. This book captures the pleasures of plunging into snowmelt water after baking in the sun, walking barefoot, having picnics in the shade of a willow tree, and sleeping out under the stars. With paintings that range from cool, watery green to hot, sunny yellow, Greg Couch beautifully evokes the delicious sensations in the lyrical poem by award-winning author Jonathan London.

Snow is coming, and it's time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise—yet it's not until he meets a golden-eyed friend that he finds the perfect way to celebrate the snowfall. Stunning illustrations by the new talent Richard Jones are the perfect complement to the Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer's lyrical and playful homage to the natural world.

Mr. Saline starts this bedtime tale a little grateful he wouldn’t have to talk for long, Mariah is on the verge of nodding off, “Well let’s see, there is Wind, Breeze and Gale, their best friends Xylem and Phloem, the arch enemy Penumbra-the half baked shadow, Kings, Queens, you know all the regular characters in a good story.” Mr. Saline shifted into his story voice, a soft river of sounds that would induce sleep in the stubbornest of children…” In the time before rules, everything could do what ever it felt like doing. Water for instance, Water liked to dance. She’d swirl around, wave and gush. She had one really bad habit, she couldn’t resist letting out the most disgusting and awful burps that smelled like rotten eggs. Everyone loved her though and just to show her appreciation, every once in a while she would pull-off some amazing trick like turning into sparkling ice crystals that flashed rainbows as she swirled back to her favorite resting place.” said Pops, stalling to think up the rest of the story. Pops, was amazed as he realized the whole story had blown through his brain like a tornado. Mariah nestled into her pillows, yawning a huge yawn she asked, “Well what happens next?” Penumbra, the half baked shadow, tired of being overlooked, steals all the water. Everyone will have to pay attention to him now, he plans to sell her drop by drop. Her friends discover his plot come to the rescue.A modern mythology explaining how trees took root, the water cycle, and a little about bees. It is a fictional tale that uses real science concepts as its foundation. Character names tell their own stories based on word origins and histories.