Deborah Stevenson

When a carnival fortune teller informs new-kid-in-town Marvin, YOUR WISH WILL COME TRUE, it's a no-brainer. What lonely Marvin longs for more than anything is a friend. Marvin tries his luck at the " Win a Goldfish" game, and to his amazement, he wins But what he wins is no ordinary goldfish. Waving at him from the little glass fishbowl, is Stella-- a tiny mermaid. She's his wish come true They both love gummy bears, collect shells, and miss home. It's the perfect friendship, except Stella is a fish out of water in Marvin's world. Marvin's Little Mermaid is a tender story of compassion and being a good friend, even when it costs us dearly. With a dash of humor, a pinch of magic, and a delicious, surprise twist, this picture book will delight children ages 4-9.

When you look up at the sky at night, what do you see? This awe-inspiring book tells the stories behind the world's constellations, with a message that is as magical as it is important. In a time where we all need to be reminded that we are one world, this truly remarkable book journeys through the special constellations in both the northern and southern hemisphere sky, providing a poetic look into their broader meaning. Children will marvel at everything the universe has created for us, from Vulpecula (The Little Fox), to Lepus (The Hare), a very special constellation just south of the equator, that can miraculously be seen from the northern hemisphere in winter. This is not just a story of the constellations, though. Carefully woven throughout the story is children of all races and abilities. Why? Because no matter who we are and where we come from, we all play an equal part in marvelling at, and ultimately holding up, the sky.

"A beautiful, compassionate, tender look at cherished mementos and the memories they hold for us." Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite"Poignant, whimsical, and unforgettable" Jocelyn Soriano for ReedsyA wildly windy day...a hat that gets away Lenny would do anything for his best friend Nora. Unfortunately, he's just broken her heart. He's not sure why her hat is so important to her, only that it is, and he accidentally lost it in the wind. Now a river rat has found a surprising use for the fedora, and she refuses to part with it. She's one stubborn negotiator and, somehow, Lenny must find a way to convince her to give back Nora's cherished hat and make things right. A gorgeously illustrated, funny, sentimental adventure that children will want to read again and again. At a time when so many of us are forced to be apart from family and friends, The Green Woolen Fedora explores cherished mementos and how they keep those we love close, even when we can't be together. Perfect for girls and boys ages 4 and up, this story will resonate especially with children who have lost or are separated from a loved one. For ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. For grades Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4

A beautiful, compassionate, tender look at cherished mementos and the memories they hold for us. Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' FavoriteA wildly windy day...a hat that gets away Lenny would do anything for his best friend Nora. Unfortunately, he's just broken her heart. He's not sure why her hat is so important to her, only that it is, and he accidentally lost it in the wind. Now a river rat has found a surprising use for the fedora, and she refuses to part with it. She's one stubborn negotiator and, somehow, Lenny must find a way to convince her to give back Nora's cherished hat and make things right. A gorgeously illustrated, funny, sentimental adventure that children will want to read again and again. At a time when so many of us are forced to be apart from family and friends, The Green Woolen Fedora explores cherished mementos and how they keep those we love close, even when we can't be together. Perfect for girls and boys ages 4 and up, this story will resonate especially with children who have lost or are separated from a loved one. For ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. For grades Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3.

Stroll through the seasons and laugh along with two fashion-challenged little pugs who just can't seem to fit in... Find a lap you can climb in and make yourself snug. Now get ready to laugh with a curly-tailed pugand her curly-tailed brother. They're SO nicely dressed...but the folks they encounter appear unimpressed Is the pair really doomed to be misunderstood? Will the world ever welcome a pug in a hood? To determine the answers, just check out these pages. You are sure to find giggles for kids of all ages A fun-for-all-ages story in verse for boys and girls age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; Grades Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3

Stroll through the seasons and laugh along with two fashion-challenged little pugs who just can't seem to fit in... Find a lap you can climb in and make yourself snug. Now get ready to laugh with a curly-tailed pug and her curly-tailed brother. They're SO nicely dressed...why do folks they encounter appear unimpressed? Is the pair really doomed to be misunderstood? Will the world ever welcome a pug in a hood? To determine the answers, just check out these pages. You are sure to find giggles for kids of all ages A whimsical story in verse for girls and boys ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; Grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3

"An enjoyably absurd friendship tale sure to cause giggles." Kirkus Reviews"A 'laugh-out-loud' funny book." Feathered Quill Book ReviewsIt's a sweltering day Chicken and Egg decide some ice cream would be deeee-lightful. But when they arrive at Big Scoops ice cream parlor, they can't decide who should go in first: Chicken or Egg? "After you." ... "No. I insist ... after you." How will they ever decide? See just how silly things can get when politeness goes horribly, horribly wrong Who's First? is a funny new twist on an age-old question

"Miranda, you MUST wake up NOW "The school bus is on the way and Miranda needs to get moving But how can she when her room has suddenly become the wildest menagerie ever? Chinchillas in the sink An owl with her towel A platypus in the tub Something most unusual is happening...or is it just her imagination? Let your imagination run WILD with An Armadillo on My Pillow... Deborah Stevenson's & Morgan Spicer's latest animal adventure--it's sure to give children and adults bedtime or anytime laughs

"Miranda, you MUST wake up NOW "The school bus is on the way and Miranda needs to get moving But how can she when her room has suddenly become the wildest menagerie ever? Chinchillas in the sink An owl with her towel A platypus in the tub Something most unusual is happening...or is it just her imagination? Let your imagination run WILD with An Armadillo on My Pillow ... Deborah Stevenson's & Morgan Spicer's latest animal adventure--it's sure to give children and adults bedtime or anytime laughs

2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards Winner: Best Childen's Animal Book; Silver Medal, Early Readers (6-8 Years); Bronze Medal, Humor; Winner of the "We Love Animals" AwardYou're in for BIG fun at the Delray Retirement Village Joel can't wait to visit his grandparents in Florida for school break--but will he be bored in their quiet retirement community? Imagine his surprise when he meets their new neighbors, the Helfands: they're too big for the furniture, they need LOTS of sunscreen, and their trunks make great waterslides Oy, Elephants Joel is about to have the best vacation ever

2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards Winner: Best Childen's Animal Book; Silver Medal, Early Readers (6-8 Years); Bronze Medal, Humor; Winner of the "We Love Animals" AwardYou're in for BIG fun at the Delray Retirement Village Joel can't wait to visit his grandparents in Florida for school break--but will he be bored in their quiet retirement community? Imagine his surprise when he meets their new neighbors, the Helfands: they're too big for the furniture, they need LOTS of sunscreen, and their trunks make great waterslides Oy, Elephants Joel is about to have the best vacation ever

"His legs are too short " "His head is too big " Soren the French Bulldog is an unlikely champion in the athletic sport of dog agility, or so many people think. But Soren has something his critics can't readily see: belief in himself. With that, and the support of his friend Deb, Soren sets out to prove that champions come in all shapes and sizes. The inspiring true story of a little dog with a big dream and an even bigger heart." Soaring Soren helps teach children that with a little hard work, if they can dream it, they can achieve it. A wonderful message and a delightful book." Feathered QuillTHIS SECOND ANNIVERSARY EDITION CONTAIN PHOTOS OF THE REAL SOREN

"His legs are too short " "His head is too big " Soren the French Bulldog is an unlikely champion in the athletic sport of dog agility, or so many people think. But Soren has something his critics can't readily see: belief in himself. With that, and the support of his friend Deb, Soren sets out to prove that champions come in all shapes and sizes. The inspiring true story of a little dog with a big dream and an even bigger heart." Soaring Soren helps teach children that with a little hard work, if they can dream it, they can achieve it. A wonderful message and a delightful book." Feathered Quill

On the beautiful African savanna, a baby rhino called Ayubu spends happy days with his mother Nthanda and their friend, Imari the cattle egret. Life is peaceful for the most part, but the ever-present threat of poachers looms. In the face of a tragic loss, Ayubu must make a promise to be brave and survive. In a world where dangers abound, can one little rhino keep such a big promise? A story of family and friendship, loss and courage, and above all, hope." The Last Rhino tells a poignant story in a gentle voice and through kind, brave characters that children are sure to love. Its premise is sad, but also an important reminder of all that is truly at stake for the endangered rhinoceros. Under the stars, Ayubu wishes for 'somebody else like me.' Here's to Ayubu realizing his dream In the meantime, every purchase of The Last Rhino supports critically important rhino conservation efforts. Kaddu Sebunya, President, African Wildlife FoundationFrom the award-winning author/illustrator team that created Soaring Soren: When French Bulldogs Fly and Oy, Elephants

Culture now has a prominent place on the urban policy and re-profiling agendas of cities around the world. City-based cultural planning emphasising creativity in all its guises has emerged as a significant local policy initiative, while the notion of the ‘creative city’ has become an urban imaging cliché. The proliferation of local blueprints for cultural planning/creative cities has been remarkable, while supra-state bodies such as the European Union and UNESCO are also fostering the use of culture in strategies to revive cities and urban economies and to brand places as ‘different’. Cities of Culture highlights significant trends in cultural planning since its inception, revealing and analysing key discourses and influential (globally-circulating) manifestos and processes, as well as their interpretation and implementation in specific places. With reference to examples drawn from Europe, Australia, Asia and North America, Cities of Culture provides insights into the application of urban cultural strategies in different local, national and international contexts, highlighting regularities, tensions and intersections as well as core underpinning assumptions. This book explores the now-pervasive expectation that cultural planning is capable of achieving a wide range of social, economic, urban and creative outcomes. It will be of interest for students and scholars of urban sociology, urban studies, cultural policy studies and human geography.

Culture now has a prominent place on the urban policy and re-profiling agendas of cities around the world. City-based cultural planning emphasising creativity in all its guises has emerged as a significant local policy initiative, while the notion of the ‘creative city’ has become an urban imaging cliché. The proliferation of local blueprints for cultural planning/creative cities has been remarkable, while supra-state bodies such as the European Union and UNESCO are also fostering the use of culture in strategies to revive cities and urban economies and to brand places as ‘different’. Cities of Culture highlights significant trends in cultural planning since its inception, revealing and analysing key discourses and influential (globally-circulating) manifestos and processes, as well as their interpretation and implementation in specific places. With reference to examples drawn from Europe, Australia, Asia and North America, Cities of Culture provides insights into the application of urban cultural strategies in different local, national and international contexts, highlighting regularities, tensions and intersections as well as core underpinning assumptions. This book explores the now-pervasive expectation that cultural planning is capable of achieving a wide range of social, economic, urban and creative outcomes. It will be of interest for students and scholars of urban sociology, urban studies, cultural policy studies and human geography.

This book is a fresh and engaging analysis of the city as a central concept in contemporary social thought. It probes the contested and negotiated ways in which cities are built, understood, lived and imagined. Taking a thematic approach and drawing on a range of theoretical, methodological and empirical points of reference, it examines such subjects as urban inequality, public space, creative cities, globalization, the night-time economy, suburbia, and memory and emotion. In The City Deborah Stevenson argues that, as theories and concepts shape what is known about cities and urban life, it is necessary to build conceptual frameworks that engage with the intersections and tensions between urban processes and trends, as well as with the complexities of everyday urban life. This book’s combination of original insight and critical synthesis will make it an invaluable contribution for an international, interdisciplinary readership of students and scholars in sociology, geography, urban studies and wider social science and the humanities.