Arlo Draws an Octopus

Arlo Draws an Octopus
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683357647

An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can’t help but think that maybe he’s just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It’s an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more. This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that we’re better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look.

If Wendell Had a Walrus

If Wendell Had a Walrus
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1627796029

Wendell goes looking for a walrus, but finds a new friend, instead.

Manners Matter on the Playground

Manners Matter on the Playground
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2010-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429662263

In graphic novel format, explains how to behave on the playground.

Nonsense!

Nonsense!
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Versify
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0358033683

Profiles the education and eccentric brilliance of writer and artist Edward Gorey, discussing the creative process that led to more than 100 children's books and inspired a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.

Manners Matter in the Library

Manners Matter in the Library
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2010-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429662247

In graphic novel format, explains proper etiquette for using a library.

Manners Matter in the Classroom

Manners Matter in the Classroom
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2010-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429653337

Students during their day use good manners to be kind and keep the classroom quiet and clean. Graphic novel.

Marie Curie

Marie Curie
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404837310

Because of her amazing discoveries, Marie Curie became the first woman in history to receive a Nobel Prize for Physics, and today is remembered as one of the most important scientists of all time.

Come See the Earth Turn

Come See the Earth Turn
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1582462844

A history of the scientific discovery that proved that the Earth spins on its axis traces how Léon Foucault rose from being a mediocre student with poor health to becoming the creator of the historical pendulum at the Academy of Science in Paris.

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404831037

Learn how Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and led others to freedom on the underground railroad.

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver
Author: Lori Mortensen
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2007-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781404837256

A biography of George Washington Carver, famous for finding over three hundred uses for peanuts.