Product Description: This German-born composer was quite possibly the most controversial musical figure of the 19th century. A great literary, philosophical, and political man as well as a musical talent, he pursued his artistic aims with ruthless determination in his public and private life as well as through his many critical and theoretical writings...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This second edition of internationally recognized cartoonist Judy Horacek’s highly acclaimed book includes the original selection of cartoons—now in full color—16 additional cartoons, and an introductory essay by the cartoonist...read more

Product Description: A sweet good-night story by internationally bestselling picture book author Mem Fox!GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT reunites bestselling picture book author Mem Fox with illustrator Judy Horacek, following their collaboration on WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP?In this sweet story that's just perfect for bedtime reading, Bonnie and Ben's favorite babysitter tells them nursery rhymes at bedtime--including "It's raining! It's pouring! The old man is snoring"; "This little piggy went to market"; and more...read more

Product Description: By the CBC-award-winning illustrator of "Where is the Green Sheep?" My hands pick up things - a doll, a truck, the biscuit tin. My hands hold on to things, like other hands, to make a ring. They help me dance, and help me swing. They rub my eyes, they tuck me in...read more

Product Description: Growl is a little purple monster who lives alone in a big castle at the end of Eucalyptus Drive. Growl likes to hop and skip, and jump, and sing.But best of all, Growl loves to growl! She loves to growl inside and out.She loves to growl all morning, and even at night...read more

Product Description: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passing of the Commonwealth Franchise Act 190—which gave Australian women the right to vote—this collection of the best of Judy Horacek's cartoons is challenging, hilarious, tragic, and thoughtful, all while painting a vivid picture of where women are today...read more

Product Description: Your concern about global warming has been placed in a queue and will be answered by the first available government that gives a damn . . ." -Judy Horacek* Within the frame of a single panel, cartoonist Judy Horacek explores the tiny tragedies, daily miracles, and bewildering absurdities of our contemporary existence...read more

Product Description: Many sheep fill Mem Fox's cozy book for the earliest readers. Blue sheep and red sheep, thin sheep and wide sheep, near sheep and far sheep. But where is the green sheep? Our sleepy and super-soft green sheep is a perfect toy to cuddle up with at bedtime, naptime, or any time a comfy companion is needed...read more

Argues that reading aloud to children is a vital part of their educational development, exploring how and where to read to achieve the best effects.

Product Description: From condoms to neutrons, oil slicks to T-shirts, and revolution to odd socks, this collection of insightful cartoons from a leading Australian cartoonist confronts an array of hilarious situations with signature zany wit.