The Costume Copycat

The Costume Copycat
Author: Maryann Macdonald
Publisher: Dial
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Costume
ISBN: 9780803729292

Every year Angela's older sister outshines her at Halloween, until one year Angela creates her own special costume.

New Dress a Day

New Dress a Day
Author: Marisa Lynch
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2012-10-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0345532880

GO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY! Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement bargains will rival anything in designer collections. Yes, with a little imagination—and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins—you too can update an outdated castoff. Inside you’ll discover how to • ace the sewing basics (remember: safety first!) • create DIY designer look-alikes • cut Flashdance-inspired sweatshirts • make an old, tired muumuu a smashing must-have • give bridesmaid dresses a second life • dye your way to a vibrant new wardrobe • whip up accessories in seconds • style the same dress seven different ways Complete with colorful before-and-after photos, fun sidebars, and even a groovy sewing song playlist to get you in the zone, New Dress a Day proves that you don’t need a sewing machine or a big budget to turn unfashionable trash into stylish treasure.

The Copycat

The Copycat
Author: Melody Mews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534483500

Itty realizes that she has a copycat in this eighth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book. Itty meets a young tiger named Tessa and it turns out she goes to Itty’s school! Itty thinks she’s nice and funny, and she can tell Tessa likes hanging out with her and her friends. But then Tessa shows up wearing the same dress as Itty—the one Itty had told her about that is very special to her. And in art class, Tessa copies Itty’s drawing. Itty doesn’t understand why Tessa is being such a...copycat! Does she really want to be Itty’s friend? Or does she just want to copy whatever Itty is doing? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Samurai Scarecrow

Samurai Scarecrow
Author: Rubin Pingk
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-07-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481430602

A young ninja and his adorable younger sister who wants to be just like him are in for the Halloween of their lives in this tender sibling story with graphic novel–inspired illustrations, Samurai style. It is Halloween, and Yukio is excited to celebrate! But whatever Yukio does, his younger sister Kashi follows. When Yukio carves a pumpkin, Kashi carves a similar one. When Yukio maps out his trick-or-treat route, Kashi maps the same one. But when Kashi goes too far, Yukio says some things he doesn’t really mean. Can Yukio make it up to his adoring little sister? Or will Yukio find tricks instead of treats on his Halloween night?

Copycat Faces

Copycat Faces
Author: Deborah Chancellor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 16
Release: 1999
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780751359206

I Don't Want to Be a Pea!

I Don't Want to Be a Pea!
Author: Ann Bonwill
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781442436145

If Hugo Hippo and Bella Bird are going to make it to their costume party, they simply must learn to agree! A bright and cheerful picture book about friendship and compromise. Hugo Hippo has a best bird. Bella Bird has a best hippo. They make a perfect pair, and they are going to the Fairy Tale Dress-Up party together, of course: Hugo will be the princess, and Bella will be the pea. No, wait: Bella will be the princess, and Hugo will be the pea….No, the first way. No, the second way. Wait, now, which way? If these two pals can’t agree on who will be the pea, their party plan will fall to pieces. But when a couple of surprise compromises lead to a new costume solution, Hugo and Bella learn that sometimes it feels better to make someone else happy than to get your own way—and that when it comes to friendship, they’re two peas in a pod. Hugo and Bella mirror real-life give-and-take: Hippos and birds have symbiotic relationships in nature!

Today I Will

Today I Will
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2014-10-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0375893520

Reassuring advice for every day of the year From an esteemed husband-and-wife team comes a book of daily advice and insight. In dated entries meant to be read one per day, the Spinellis open with a brief quote from children’s literature, write a paragraph of lively advice inspired by that quote, and end with a “Today I will . . .” promise. The entries range from the broad (self-esteem, the environment, gratitude, and openmindedness) to the simple and specific (Today I will call a grandparent . . . smile at a new kid . . . take a walk . . . and send a snail-mail letter.). With wide appeal to fans of both children’s literature and advice books, this cozy page-a-day volume (with black-and-white spot art) offers inspiring quotes, gentle guidance, and 366 “Today I will . . .” promises to thoughtful readers everywhere.

Copycat Recipes

Copycat Recipes
Author: Lina Chang
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2019-04-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781095685051

Love to eat at PF Chang's, Pei Wei, or Panda Express? Have a craving for one of these restaurants iconic dishes? All your favorites can be easily made at home in no time and will taste just like the real thing! ***BLACK AND WHITE EDITION*** Make your favorite restaurant dishes at home with easy copycat recipes from America's most popular Asian restaurants! You will start cooking like a restaurant chef before you know it! And you will be saving lots of money! Everyone likes to dine out every once in a while. There's just something about eating out that, whether alone or with friends, that makes eating all the more enjoyable. Maybe you think that you'll never be able to recreate the food you order at Pf Chang's, Panda Express, or Pei Wei. So, you go in there, wait in line for what seems like an eternity, and then pay for food that you know is way overpriced. But what if you didn't have to go through all that? No leaving the house, no waiting in line, and no spending money on expensive food-just the amazing taste of your beloved restaurant dishes and the satisfaction that you could recreate them in your kitchen anytime you want. Asian food has become a go-to choice for many people, and everyone seems to have their favorite dishes to order when visiting the best-known Asian restaurants in America. Here you will find some of the most popular and well-loved dishes from Panda Express, PF Chang's, Pei Wei and more. These copycat recipes will let you get the taste of these dishes in the comfort of your own home. The recipes in this compilation are tributes to the originals, yet change them up just a bit to make it easier to prepare them in your own kitchen. From appetizers and soups to entrees and desserts, you are sure to find your favorites among these pages-or maybe you will discover a new dish you like even more! The best part about these restaurant-inspired recipes is that you can tweak them to fit your own personal tastes. The recipe may call for meat to be grilled, but you can always bake it or cook it up in a skillet instead. Prefer shrimp over chicken or beef, just switch with the ingredient you prefer. Don't like a certain vegetable or the level of spiciness? Just change the relevant ingredients so that the meal will delight you and your family. The recipes in this collection include appetizers, main entrées, sides, and desserts. So you can prepare an Asian feast your family and friend will remember! Some of the recipes you will find inside this fully illustrated copycat recipe cookbook, include: Panda Express's Cream Cheese Rangoon PF Chang's Hot and Sour Soup PF Chang's Lettuce Wrap PF Chang's Crispy Honey Chicken Pei Wei's Spicy Chicken Panda Express's Orange Chicken Pei Wei's Kung Pao Chicken Pei Wei's Chopped Chicken Salad Pei Wei's Caramel Chicken Panda Express Beijing Beef PF Chang's Mongolian Beef PF Chang's Pepper Steak Pei Beef Lo Mein PF Chang's Shrimp Fried Rice PF Chang's Kung Pao Shrimp Panda Express's Chow Mein PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans Pei Wei's Fried Rice Edo Japan Sukiyaki Beef Twin Dragon's Almond Cookies Fortune Cookies And much more! All recipes come with the image of the dish, a detailed list of ingredients, the cooking and preparation times, the number of servings and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. . Let's start cooking! Scroll back up and order your copy today!

Odette's Secrets

Odette's Secrets
Author: Maryann Macdonald
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2013-02-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1599909251

For Jews in Nazi-occupied Paris, every day brings new dangers. So when Odette's father is thrown into a work camp and the Nazis suspect her mother of helping the Resistance, Odette is sent to the French countryside until it is safe to return. On the surface, Odette leads the life of a regular girl, going to school, doing chores, even attending Catholic masses with other children. But inside, she is burning with secrets for the life she left behind, and the identity she must hide at all costs. Yet when the war ends, the cost of keeping secrets takes an unexpected toll: can Odette return to Paris as a Jew, or has she changed too much? Inspired by the life of the real Odette Meyer, this moving free-verse novel is a story of triumph over adversity.

We'll Be Here For the Rest of Our Lives

We'll Be Here For the Rest of Our Lives
Author: Paul Shaffer
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2009-10-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0385532210

Paul Shaffer—born and bred music junkie and longtime leader of David Letterman’s Late Show band—opens up in this candid, endearing, hilarious, and star-studded memoir. From playing seedy strip joints in Toronto, to being the first musical director of Saturday Night Live and helping to form the Blues Brothers, to being onstage every night with David Letterman and playing with the greatest musicians of our time, Shaffer has lived the ultimate showbiz life. Now—dishing on everyone from John Belushi and Jerry Lewis to Mel Gibson and Britney Spears—Paul gives us the full behind-the-scenes story of his life, from banging out pop tunes on the piano at the age of twelve to leading the band every night at the Sullivan Theater.