It is no wonder why Hooray for Hat! Was voted as the 2016 Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award winner! Toddlers will enjoy chiming in with each animal as they ecstatically exclaim, “Hooray for Hat!”Ī creative activity kit can be downloaded from Won’s website, which perfectly accompanies the bright and uncluttered illustrations in the book. Won demonstrates the infectious nature of kindness and sharing in a simple, yet effective way for the very young. Although somewhat symbolic for the targeted audience, if the children are encouraged to participate in its enthusiastic reading it will not matter. Elephant cannot keep his happiness to himself, and decides to share it with his friend Zebra who in turn “pays it forward” and visits Turtle and on they go until all of their animal friends cannot help but to smile and shout “Hooray for Hat” as they each don their very own unique hat. Inside, he finds some very fun and amusing hats which instantly turn his frown upside down. The story begins with Elephant who wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and is soon pleasantly surprised by mysterious box by his front door. This is a cute, lighthearted, and fun read-aloud picture book for younger children. “Happiness is best when it is shared!”- Brian Won
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Levels of disease have surged, the old scourge has taken an aggressive new form, and ailing miners and widows have been left behind by a dizzying legal system, denied even modest payments and medical care. Today, however, both promises remain unfulfilled. In a devastating and urgent work of investigative journalism, Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hamby uncovers the tragic resurgence of black lung disease in Appalachia, its Big Coal cover-up, and the resilient mining communities who refuse to back down.ĭecades ago, a grassroots uprising forced Congress to enact long-overdue legislation designed to virtually eradicate black lung disease and provide fair compensation to coal miners stricken with the illness. My inner dialog was so loud and persistent I had to take notes on paper to help myself focus more clearly on what I was reading it felt good to be so actively interactive with a book! About halfway through chapter one, though, I realized I definitely wasn't part of the target audience. I fell right into this book from page one of the prologue. Forming a complete and compelling picture of the inner lives of animals, When Elephants Weep assures that we will never look at animals in the same way again. Chapters on love, joy, anger, fear, shame, compassion, and loneliness are framed by a provocative re-evaluation of how we treat animals, from hunting and eating them to scientific experimentation. Not since Darwin's The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals has a book so thoroughly and effectively explored the full range of emotions that exist throughout the animal kingdom.įrom dancing squirrels to bashful gorillas to spiteful killer whales, Masson and coauthor Susan McCarthy bring forth fascinating anecdotes and illuminating insights that offer powerful proof of the existence of animal emotion. The popularity of When Elephants Weep has swept the nation, as author Jeffrey Masson appeared on Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, and was profiled in People for his ground-breaking and fascinating study. This national bestseller exploring the complex emotional lives of animals was hailed as "a masterpiece" by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas and as "marvelous" by Jane Goodall. She takes a job with her feminist idol, Faith Frank, and her life goes in a completely different path than she had planned. When a tragic family accident brings an end to their plans for the future, Greer must make her own way in the world. She’s in a comfortable long term relationship with her boyfriend, Cory, who is attending Princeton. In this timely new book Wolitzer brings us the story of Greer Kadetsky, an idealistic young college student with big dreams. If you have been waiting for a new novel by Meg Wolitzer since The Interestings, your wait is finally over. Please also note there is no gift card option for this event, but don't forget that The Female Persuasion makes a great gift. Please note that purchasing a book on this website does not get you admission - you must purchase a ticket. Tickets are $30, which includes admission and parking, and copy of The Female Persuasion. Her new novel, The Female Persuasion, is an electric, multilayered novel about ambition, power, friendship, and mentorship, and the romantic ideals we all follow deep into adulthood, not just about who we want to be with, but who we want to be. Boswell is thrilled to present Meg Wolitzer, the acclaimed author of The Interestings, who returns to Milwaukee, this time in conversation with Jane Hamilton, presented a ticketed evening at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, on Monday, April 23, 7:00 pm. “Preventing litter is critical to maintaining the scenic beauty of Tennessee, keeping roadways and waterways safe and clean, and maintaining vibrant communities,” said Denise Baker, TDOT Highway Beautification Office. “Chris’s passion for our state and his commitment to conservation makes him a great Nobody Trashes Tennessee ambassador as we continue educating citizens about the myriad impacts of litter.”Īll Tennesseans are encouraged to take personal responsibility for the litter in their communities. I want to do my part to ensure our state’s natural resources are thriving for future generations and I am excited to partner with Nobody Trashes Tennessee and work together towards a litter-free state.”Īs part of the partnership, Janson will help educate Tennesseans about the health and safety impacts of litter on our roadways and waterways through public service announcements, outdoor advertising, and social media channels. It affects all Tennesseans and endangers wildlife. Litter on our roads, waterways, and woods affects their ability to enjoy nature. “In addition to giving back through conservation-related partnerships in Tennessee, one of my greatest conservation goals is getting kids out of their houses, off their devices, and into the great outdoors. “Since moving to Tennessee, I’ve been struck by its natural beauty and all the outdoor activities it offers hunters, fishermen, and everyone who loves to be outside,” said Janson. |