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For When You Need Just the Right WordTravelling is fantastic – we don't deny it. But sometimes when you're in another country, stuff happens. A thieving kid lifts your wallet, a cab driver nearly kills you, or a waiter charges you $25 for bottled water. You feel powerless without the ability to do what you really want to do – curse them out.And what's the use of knowing the right curse if you can't pronounce it correctly? The only thing you'll succeed in doing is looking like some lame tourist. But you don't have to look like an idiot anymore. Here are 100 of the best curses and insults in Italian, complete with an audio track featuring 25 curses and insults for your listening pleasure.So the next time a texting teen in Rome knocks over your gelato or a snickering Prada saleswoman in Milan insults your waistline, you'll know precisely how to say, Vaffanculo!

A tender, poetic celebration of winter’s magic, this gorgeously illustrated picture book invites readers to step into a snowy forest and discover the quiet wonder, hidden life, and timeless beauty that snow brings to the natural world.“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields…”Inspired by a line from Lewis Carroll, this book drifts gently into a forest blanketed in white. Snow falls like a soft hush, wrapping trees in stillness, tucking hares and voles into shelter, and cloaking a sly fox in mystery. From the frozen stillness of a regal stag to the swooping cry of a spotted owl, poet Kirsten Hall invites readers to pause, listen, and feel the enchantment of the season. Award-winning artist Marc Martin’s shimmering illustrations capture the magic of nature held in snow’s gentle care. And when the snow disappears? The woods wait, longing for its return—until once more, the snow smiles and begins again.Perfect for nature enthusiasts and children who yearn for snowy days, this loving ode to winter offers a glimpse into the beauty of stillness, the kindness of nature, and the timeless cycle of the seasons.

Discover birds who survive winter against all odds in this poetic, gorgeously illustrated picture book Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . .You’ve heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime—but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse and striking illustrations, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the coldest months.

Buzz from flower to flower with a sweet honeybee in this timely, clever, and breathtakingly gorgeous picture book from critically acclaimed author Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault.Bzzz… What’s that?Do you hear it?You’re near it.It’s closer,it’s coming,it’s buzzing,it’s humming… A BEE! With zooming, vibrant verse by Kirsten Hall and buzzy, beautiful illustrations by Isabelle Arsenault, this celebration of the critically important honeybee is a honey-sweet treasure of a picture book.

A gold leaf appears in the forest. As soon as the animals notice it, each wants it more than anything else in the world. But in their struggle for it, the leaf is destroyed. Heartbroken, the animals wonder: Will we ever again see such a leaf? After getting an MA in early childhood education, Kirsten Hall taught preschool and elementary school for several years. The Jacket, her debut picture book, was a New York Times Notable Book of 2015. This is her second book. Born in Toronto, Matthew Forsythe grew up in London. After publishing his first books, he moved to LA, where he worked on Adventure Time. He now lives in Montreal, working on animations, picture books, and comics.

Buzz from flower to flower with a sweet honeybee in this gorgeous Classic Board Book from critically acclaimed author Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault!Bzzz…What’s that?Do you hear it?You’re near it.It’s closer,it’s coming,it’s buzzing,it’s humming…A BEE! With zooming, vibrant verse and buzzy, beautiful illustrations, this celebration of the critically important honeybee is now available as a honey-sweet Classic Board Book.

A gorgeous, lively picture book companion to Kirsten Hall and Isabelle Arsenault’s beloved and acclaimed The Honeybee that celebrates the inspiring journey of the monarch butterfly.What’s that?In the air!Over here?Over there! It’s the start of a brand-new story… With sweetly fluttering verse and lush, gorgeous illustrations, this brightly beautiful picture book celebrates the wonders of monarch butterflies—a treasured species in need of care and preservation!

Med mjukt flödande verser och frodiga, storslagna illustrationer hyllar denna strålande vackra bilderbok monarkfjärilarnas underverk – en älskad art som behöver skydd och bevarande.

Un precioso y dinmico libro ilustrado de Kirsten Hall e Isabelle Arsenault que celebra el inspirador viaje de la mariposa monarca y sirve de acompaante a un favorito de todos, La abeja.En el aire! Qu ser? Est aqu? Est all? Es el cuento bello y nuevo que est a punto de empezar Con versos que parecen revolotear tan dulcemente como una mariposa y hermosas y exuberantes ilustraciones, este libro ilustrado celebra las maravillas de la monarca, una especie de mariposa apreciada por todos que necesita cuidado y proteccin!

Vuela de flor en flor con una dulce abeja en este oportuno, ingenioso y deslumbrante libro ilustrado de la aclamada autora Kirsten Hall y la galardonada ilustradora Isabelle Arsenault.Zzzz... Qu es eso que vi? La escuchas ahora? Tan cerca de ti. Se acerca, ya viene zumbando, silbando UNA ABEJA! Con versos vivaces y emotivos de Kirsten Hall y bellas ilustraciones de Isabelle Arsenault, esta celebracin de la importantsima abeja es un tesoro tan dulce como la miel en forma de libro ilustrado.