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Posted in early readers, fiction, non-fiction, picture books, poetry, recipes, tagged birds, book reviews, botany, children's literature, gardening, Michelle Obama, nature, photography, picture books, plants, ponds, robins, seeds, spring, wildlife on April 10, 2017|
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My stack of books today glows budding-leaf green and robin’s-egg blue. Oh, what is as cheery and hopeful as spring? Soak up some gladness with these books, bursting with life, growth and new beginnings.
What Will Grow? written by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Susie Ghahremani
published in 2017 by Bloomsbury
For the littlest crop of sweet potatoes, don’t miss this sweet ode to seeds. Susie Ghahremani’s lovely artwork sweeps across the pages with luscious hues of springtime, summer, fall, straight through to the blue-cold of winter. Along the way we peek at seeds — round wrinkly peas, stripey sunflower seeds, snug prickly pine seeds packed into a cone — and discover what will grow from them.
Jennifer Ward’s minimal text provides just the right, lilting clues. She cleverly describes each seed with just three or four words, wisely choosing not to weigh down the delight and wonder of the illustrations.
A few gatefolds along the way augment the thrill of discovery –such fun to see that tall sunflower stretching up-up-up! End pages tell how to sow each of the seeds mentioned. This is a beauty of a book to enjoy with ages 18 months and up.
Over and Under the Pond, written by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
published in 2017 by Chronicle Books
Gliding along the quiet waters of a pond, observing the burble of life above the surface and the secret worlds below comes this elegant book.
The third collaboration between Messner and Neal, it’s as visually striking and wonder-filled as their previous titles which I’ve reviewed here and here.
Messner’s text revels in the jeweled glory of this watery world with skittering whirligig beetles, mussy busy beavers, ghostly-quiet herons a-stalking, and all the shimmering, dappled light. Neal’s handsome artwork captures the hush, the aqua-depths, the muck and reeds and secretive small worlds. Ingenuous changes in perspective keep every page fresh.
I’m thrilled that he places an African-American boy and mom in this wild, out-of-doors setting. Far too little diversity in children’s literature occurs outside of urban settings.
Learn more about each one of the species presented in several pages of Author’s Notes. I have to say, as a boating enthusiast, I was bugged by the paddling faux pas here, but truly, this is another winner from this team for ages 3 and up.
Robins!: How They Grow Up, written and illustrated by Eileen Christelow
published in 2017 by Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A couple of robin siblings narrate the story of their lives in this information-soaked, immensely-engaging book from one of the best picture book makers, Eileen Christelow.
From the migration north of their parents, through nest-building, egg-incubating, and all the care and feeding of those scraggly chicks, Christelow’s text brims with intriguing detail, perfect pacing, and the appealing voice of these young robins. This reads like a story — not a mite of dry, merely-factual tone.
Christelow tracks their growth as they leave the nest, learn to feed themselves, and at about five months of age take to the skies to fly south. True to the realities of nature, two of their fellow nestmates don’t make it that far. Those harsh episodes are taken in stride by Christelow. It’s a fabulous presentation.
Colorful, captivating watercolor illustrations dominate the pages, bringing us eye to beak with these awkward chicks, right into the nest as it were. An Author’s Note tells how Christelow became so enamored with these birds, plus there’s a glossary and a couple Q&A pages with more Robin Facts. A gem for ages 4 and up.
Plants Can’t Sit Still, written by Rebecca E. Hirsch, illustrations by Mia Posada
published in 2016 by Millbrook Press
The ravishing colors of Minneapolis-artist (woot!) Mia Posada’s cut paper collages are the first thing you’ll notice when you open this book and oh! they will enchant you!
The fresh-lime burst of green leaves, blushing apricot tulips, twilight-purple morning glories, the seductive red of berries lurking in the bushes — every page surges with color, texture, and beauty.
Rebecca Hirsch’s text is every bit as enticing because although you may think of plants as sitting still, rooted in place, Hirsch leads us on a waltz of discovering otherwise. In fact, plants squirm, creep, climb, snap, nod, tumble, fling, whirl, drift…why, they just can’t sit still!
Back pages tell lots, lots more about plants and the particular species discussed in this book. Genius concept, brilliantly carried out by this team. Full of the wonder of discovery for ages 2 and up.
Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring, written and illustrated by Rebecca Bond
published in 2017 by Charlesbridge
This charming early-reader knocked my socks off and warmed my heart. I don’t know if Rebecca Bond plans any more adventures for these too, but I have my fingers crossed!
The freshness of a spring morning has put Pig in a fine mood. A glorious sun and clear blue sky will do that! “Goody gumdrops!” Pig exclaims, and immediately makes plans for a picnic by the pond.
Pig soon meets up with Goose whose magnificent flying and swimming abilities make her wilt a bit with envy. Goose tries to coach Pig in these goose-y skills but…pigs really aren’t built for such things. Poor Pig! What is it she can do well?
Many things, it turns out, as she hosts a superb First-Day-0f-Spring party! Wow! You will want to be Pig’s guest at her next fiesta I’ll bet! Delectable details, spritzes of beauty, good humor, gladness of heart, and a dear friendship — that’s what’s here. Bond’s fetching watercolor work is the cherry on top. Readers who can manage Frog and Toad can read this on their own, or share it with listeners as young as 3. Lovely!
Wake Up! words by Helen Frost, photography by Rick Lieder
published in 2017 by Candlewick
This is the latest collaboration for poet Helen Frost and photographer Rick Lieder. Each one provides a breathtaking pause from the cacophony of noise, the jungles of cement, a step away, a redirect of our gaze towards the glorious spectacle of nature. All done in whisper quiet.
Feast your eyes and soul on the magenta swoosh of a peony, the emerald wetness of a frog, the fuzzy warmth of a newborn lamb. Wake up to manifestations of new life “exploding outside your door!”
I love the work being done by this team, simply bringing children up close to the wonders of nature, quieting them with few words, thoughtful questions, enticing them to wander out of doors. Find my reviews of two of their other titles here and here. Share them all with ages 18 months and older.
Birds Make Nests, written and illustrated by Michael Garland
published in 2017 by Holiday House
Michael Garland’s arresting woodcuts adorn the pages of this book and captivate us with the extraordinary wonder of bird nests.
Minimal text describes some of the vast variety in construction from a hummingbird’s tiny woven cup, to the giant mounds made by flamingos, and one house sparrow’s nest lodged in the pocket of a stop light.
The bulk of what we learn comes via Garland’s handsome prints, flooding the pages with earthy colors and rich texture. I love the minimal interference between the child reader and these wonders of nature. No back pages, even, with more info. Just — soak in the craftsmanship of both bird and artist. A lovely, leisurely wander for ages 3 and up.
First Garden: The White House Garden and How it Grew, written and illustrated by Robbin Gourley
published in 2011 by Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Children earnestly digging in the soil. Heirloom seeds passed down from Thomas Jefferson. Beehives and ladybugs, eggplants and blueberries. But no beets!
The story of Michelle Obama’s gardening initiative dances with the joy of the earth’s fruitfulness, the brilliance of children learning by digging, sowing, weeding, harvesting, and cooking delicious food in the White House kitchen!
Add in the history of White House gardening down through the centuries from John Adams’ first vegetable and fruit gardens through Patricia Nixon’s garden tours. Sprinkle atop some delicious recipes to try straight from the White House. Then illustrate with Robbin Gourley’s sunny, vivacious watercolors. Ta da! You’ve concocted this delicious book!
A delight to share with ages 4 and up. Plus, you can discover why there are no beets!
There are lots more spring-y titles listed in my Subject Guide. Look under Science: Seasons. And Happy Springtime to one and all!
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Posted in Caldecott Books, early readers, fiction, Newbery Books, non-fiction, picture books, tagged award-winning books for children, book reviews, caldecott awards, children's literature, Newbery awards, picture books on January 26, 2017|
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I have a winner for my giveaway of Fancy Party Gowns!!
Rhapsody in Books — your name was drawn! Contact me at email@example.com with your shipping address and I’ll get that beauty off to you!
Meanwhile, the biggest book awards in U.S. children’s literature were awarded this week. You can find a list of all the winners here.
I’ve reviewed a number of those that were recognized and am always happy to have my attention drawn to other titles I haven’t yet had time to read.
Here are links to the reviews you can find here at Orange Marmalade:
The most prestigious prize is the Newbery Medal and it went to a Minneapolis author this year! Woohoo! That was:
One of the books that won a Newbery Honor was just recently on my blog. It well deserves this honor, and was also awarded Coretta Scott King Honors for both its text and illustrations:
The Caldecott is the big prize for illustration work. I have loved and previously reviewed all four of the Honor Books:
Leave Me Alone!, illustrated by written by Vera Brosgol
Freedom in Congo Square, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, written by Carole Boston Weatherford. This book also won a Coretta Scott King Honor for its illustrations.
Du Iz Tak?, illustrated and written by Carson Ellis
They All Saw a Cat, illustrated and written by Brendan Wenzel
I’ve reviewed one of the Sibert Honor books thus far — a gripping account for teens through adult:
One of the delightful Theodor Seuss Geisel awards went to:
I hope you’ll take the time to check these out if you missed them the first time. Every one is a gem!
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Posted in early readers, fiction, picture books, tagged book reviews, children's literature, kindness, knitting, neighborliness, picture books, sledding, snow, winter on December 19, 2016|
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Yes, winter is here. The days are cold and dark. But the warmth of human kindness goes with wintertime, hand in glove, in today’s wonderful stories.
The Branch, written by Mireille Messier, illustrated by Pierre Pratt
published in 2016 by Kids Can Press
Wintertime snows and howling winds are terribly exciting. Ice storms coat the world with a shimmer that dazzles in sunlight.
…heavy ice and raucous winds can be scary, too. They break this little girl’s favorite branch off her tree; break her heart also, since she’s lost her lovely perch — a spy base, fairy castle, shelter for all sorts of playtime.
You can’t glue a branch back on a tree, but Mr. Frank, her sturdy, kindhearted, neighbor, has a whip-smart plan for how to help that branch reach it’s full potential!
Watch this dear pair apply a hefty helping of elbow grease to turn misfortune to a windfall. Pratt’s brazen colors make this one dance! His shards of ice, red flannel warmth and tender, intergenerational duo are full of zest. Such a hopeful, happy story, for ages 3 and up.
Here’s the Amazon link: The Branch
A Hat for Mrs. Goldman, written by Michelle Edwards, illustrated by G. Brian Karas
published in 2016 by Schwartz & Wade Books
I am smitten with this book.
And it’s another intergenerational wintertime story! Mrs. Goldman and Sophia have a thing going for one another dating back to Sophia’s birth when dear Mrs. Goldman knitted her a sweet, tiny, hat to keep her wee noggin warm.
Sophia is much, much bigger now. Looks about six years old. She has big responsibilities to match, too, as the official pompom-maker for all of Mrs. Goldman’s hats. That’s a lot of pompoms because Mrs. Goldman is like a knitting warrior, knitting hats for all sorts and sizes of people. It’s her mitzvah, her good deed.
When Mrs. Goldman gives her own hat away to a needy friend, Sophia determines to knit a hat, start-to-finish, for her dear friend. This is not so easy. It takes pluck and creativity to pull off such a marvelous good deed.
Oh my goodness. The end result of Sophia’s loving efforts is enough to gladden the gloomiest of hearts! Karas’s soft, tender illustrations, his chalky, muted colors punctuated by those merry, cranberry-red pompoms, are perfect. Plus, there’s a knitting pattern and pompom directions to make your own Sophia hat! Enjoy this generous, warm story with kids 4 and up.
Leave Me Alone! written and illustrated by Vera Brosgol
published in 2016 by Roaring Brook Press
Another knitting story, this time with quite a different vibe!
If you think the old woman living in a shoe had lots of kids, let me introduce you to this old woman, living in a village, utterly beleaguered by her large family.
This quantity of children means she also has a deal of knitting to do so the poor dears will have sweaters to wear for the winter. The kids, however, are preventing her from getting that knitting done. Oh, we feel her pain, don’t we?!
Finally, she’s at the end of her rope. She gathers her necessaries and clops out the door with a hearty, “Leave me alone!” Going to find some peace and quiet. Alas! She encounters more and more interlopers who must be dealt with.
Thank goodness she’s got the moxie to tell them all off, but you cannot believe the ends she must go to in order to get her knitting done!
Every mother of small children ought to read this book. You might laugh…or cry…depending on the day, but you will cheer for her and her mission accomplished, that’s for certain. Bold, rich colors, a bushel-basket of personality, and heaps of humor enliven every page. Read it with kids ages 4 and up.
How to Build a Snow Bear, written by Eric Pinder, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
published in 2016 by Farrar Straus Giroux
The folks who brought us such a fabulous big brother in How to Share with a Bear are back with another episode in the lives of these two nice boys.
In their last go-round, little brother was ticklishly-difficult to avoid. Today, Thomas is building an enormous snow man and needs his little brother’s help. But that little fellow has got the serious drowsies. How do you wake up a snoozing bear?
How do you coax him outdoors for snowman success and wintertime fun? It takes kindness, patience, and big-brother savvy, and Thomas has got that in spades.
I adore the sweet relationship between these two brothers. Such a welcome perspective. Stephanie Graegin’s immensely-warm illustrations match the amiable tone of the narrative wonderfully. A lovely story to share with children ages 2 and up.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Hit the Slope, written by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Arthur Howard
published in 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Mr. Putter, Tabby, Mrs. Teaberry, and her good dog Zeke are back in this cheery, wintertime tale.
Mr. Putter feels that winter can be a bit slow. His gardening and hammock-lounging days are mothballed until spring. Then he recalls the days of his youth and the grand time he had sledding.
Of course Mrs. Teaberry is game! And of course Zeke is ready to careen down the hills! Tabby, however, is a bit bent out of shape over these icy antics!
As always, Mr. Putter knows just how to soothe Tabby’s ruffled fur. Early reader’s lovelovelove Mr. Tabby for good reason. Hand them this one over Christmas break.
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Posted in early readers, fiction, non-fiction, picture books, tagged american history, book reviews, children's literature, Declaration of Independence, fireworks, fourth of july, immigration, independence day, john adams, picture books, revolutionary war, thomas jefferson on June 27, 2016|
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Independence Day celebrations are about to blast off across the U.S.A. Here’s a star-spangled set of books to celebrate with!
The Fourth of July by Childe Hassam
I’ll begin with a pair of titles on the rich gift of immigrants to our nation as I feel so strongly about maintaining a posture of open arms.
My grandparents immigrated at the outset of the 20th century, seeking refuge from militaristic overlords and a chance at a better life. My dad was a first-generation American who fought in WWII alongside guys hailing from many ethnic backgrounds. That’s America, and that’s the vision presented by beloved Harlem artist Faith Ringgold in her newest book:
We Came To America, written and illustrated by Faith Ringgold
published in 2016 by Alfred A. Knopf
The vivid, pulsing beauty of diversity courses through this small catalog of peoples who make up America from “every color, race, and religion, from every country in the world.”
Some were here to begin with. Some came in chains. Some fled here. All have contributed to the glorious medley of ideas and strengths that make us who we are. Ringgold’s vigorous, brilliant color and primitive line rivet us to the array of faces and styles of these lovely humans. A joy to contemplate with ages 2 and up.
Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land, by John Coy, photographs by Wing Young Huie
published in 2016 by Carolrhoda Books
I’m so pleased to call your attention to this book by two Minnesotans, from a Minnesota publishing house. The Twin Cities are home to an abundance of immigrants and refugees, so this is a most fitting collaboration.
It’s a lovely, thought-provoking photo-essay. Page after page of faces and simple phrases invite us to revel in beauty, appreciate diversity, wonder over a host of life-stories, enter homes, empathize with newness. The arrival stories of John Coy’s European family and Wing Young Huie’s Asian family are, happily, included. It’s a treasure to meander through with ages 2 to 100.
Moving on to a trio of Revolutionary history titles…
The Founding Fathers: Those Horse-Ridin’, Fiddle-Playin’, Book-Readin’, Gun-Totin’, Gentlemen Who Started America, by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Barry Blitt
published in 2015 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Jonah Winter has written eminently-readable introductions to 14 Founding Fathers — “some of the most tremendously smart people who ever lived.” And what a diverse bunch!
Each of these guys gets a hefty paragraph describing their contributions, personalities, and uniquenesses, as well as a fascinating little section of stats and some famous quotes. As you’d expect from Winter, he strikes a great balance between a casual tone and intelligent style.
All of this is illustrated with lighthearted, ink and watercolor portraits and vignettes, with some added hand-lettering touches. Putter your way through this fascinating, slim volume with kids ages 8 and up and learn a LOT effortlessly.
The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence, by Judith St. George, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
published in 2005 by Philomel Books
Follow the ins and outs and ups and downs of one of the most famous documents in human history which “has had more homes than a traveling circus.”
From Jefferson’s quill it began it’s course by horse courier and wagon, by ship and rail. Hidden, harassed, hustled! Signed, singed, shrunk! Read it’s careening life story, masterfully told by Judith St. George. I hope you’ve discovered her other work by now — she’s a national treasure herself! And warmly, humorously, brilliantly illustrated by the talented Will Hillenbrand. It’s lengthier than your average picture book. Enjoy it with ages 6 and up.
Those Rebels, John and Tom, by Barbara Kerley, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham
published in 2012 by Scholastic Press
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Utterly unalike. Best of friends. Bitter enemies. Two of the most important men in the history of our country.
Take a look at the overlap of their lives in this most-pleasant account. Kerley writes with elegance and polish and then dapples the whole business with charm. Fotheringham’s fabulous illustrations combine period styling and clever wit. A winning combination that will satisfy ages 6 and up.
And now for the fireworks and picnic!
The Explosive Story of Fireworks, by Kama Einhorn, illustrated by Daniel Guidera
published in 2015 by Simon Spotlight
This is an early reader in a great series called History of Fun Stuff, geared to the upper level of independent readers.
Begin back in 200BC in ancient China and learn how fireworks were invented, how they’ve been used and improved over the centuries, and why they’ve come to be so inextricably associated with the Fourth of July.
Engaging pages with plenty of full-color illustrations make this a good read-aloud for curious folks ages 5 and up; independent readers need to be up for vocabulary such as lithium, strontium, and pyrotechnicians! Extras inform us about bamboo, independence celebrations around the world, and the color wheel.
McDuff Saves the Day, by Rosemary Wells, illustrated by Susan Jeffers
published in 2002 by Hyperion Books for Children
There are a number of charming stories about the lovable Westie, McDuff, and his dear family — Lucy and Fred, and The Baby. If you haven’t found your way to them, you ought to.
In this episode the crew is on their way to Lake Ocarina for a Fourth of July picnic. The car ride is a bit of a bother for McDuff, but worse trouble is ahead in the form of Marauding Ants. Enjoy this delightful story and discover how McDuff winds up saving the day. Packed with 1920s-era charm and ready to be loved by ages 2 and up.
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Posted in early readers, fiction, picture books, recipes, tagged book reviews, children's literature, cooking, pi day, picture books, pies on March 7, 2016|
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Pi Day approaches. March the 14th. A grand opportunity for a delicious slab of apple…
or chocolate cream pie. Yummmm.
Here are some stories to give your pi celebrations more pi-zzazz!
Three Little Kittens, retold and illustrated by Paul Galdone
published in 1986 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
In which pie is a coveted treat and tremendous source of trouble!
Paul Galdone’s classic illustrations are purr-fect. Ages One and up.
Pie for Chuck, written and illustrated by Pat Schories
published in 2015 by Holiday House
A darling, easy reader to accompany some purple-berry scrumptiousness.
How can Chuck reach that tantalizing pie cooling on the windowsill?
Pie in the Sky, written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert
published in 2004 by Harcourt
Lois Ehlert’s beautiful cut-paper illustrations lead us step by step through a mystery…
Dad says the tree in the yard is a pie tree! How can that be? Do pies really grow on trees? Curious questions, objects to spy, and a recipe for cherry pie, packed into this colorful tale for ages 2 and up.
Sweet Dream Pie, by Audrey Wood, illustrations by Mark Teague
published in 1998 by Blue Sky Press
Pa Brindle cannot sleep. He’s craving a slice of Ma’s famous Sweet Dream Pie. Ma warns him that strange things happen when he eats too much of it. But Pa promises to be good. Just one big piece. That’s all he wants.
You have never seen the likes of Ma’s Sweet Dream Pie, nor the magic it works on the neighborhood! It’s a sugar-saturated fantasy that’ll tickle the fancies of ages 4 and up.
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, written and illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
published in 1994 by Alfred A. Knopf
The gal in this story has run out of ingredients for her pie, but does she borrow a cup of sugar from the neighbors? No she does not.
She sets out on an epic tour of the world to collect the choicest cinnamon, the mellowest butter, the freshest apples. It’s the quintessential baking-from-scratch approach, fabulous, loved for decades, with an apple pie recipe for you that should be a tad less complicated. Ages 4 and up.
And here are a few more pie treats with links to their original review on Orange Marmalade:
a ravishingly beautiful story from 2015.
lovely rustic tale in which Jonathan Bean channels Wanda Gag.
Gritch the Witch is mad for some tasty Piggie Pie in this hilarious story.
Beatrix Potter’s funny tale of Ribsy’s distress over mouse pie and patty pans.
May your Pi Day be delightful and delicious!
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Posted in early readers, fiction, picture books, tagged Andre Francois, book reviews, childhood illness, children's literature, friendship, health, illness, kindness, picture books, Ronald McDonald House, service dogs on February 1, 2016|
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Arm yourself for the cold and flu season! Cook up some chicken noodle soup, fluff the pillows, and settle in with some misery-loves-company stories, such as…
The Sniffles for Bear, by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton
published in 2011 by Candlewick Press
Bear tends towards the grumpity side even on the best of days, so when his throat gets “sore and gruffly” and his nose is all “sniffly-snouted” you just know he’s going to be extra tetchy.
Cheerful, irrepressible Mouse is eager to be Nurse and Pleasant Companion, but Bear resists all his attempts to divert and comfort. Instead, he moans and groans with artful melodrama. Sheesh. Finally, after a long nap, Bear wakes feeling better, but now Mouse falls ill. How will Bear do when the tables are turned?
Every Bear and Mouse story is worth reading over and over. Lovable characters, a humorous clash of personalities, heaps of affection, plus Denton’s amusing illustrations of these two mismatched friends — it all adds up to first-rate charm. Ages 2 and up.
Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold, by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Arthur Howard
published in 2002 by Harcourt, Inc.
Here’s another warmhearted story of friends who care.
This time, it’s Mr. Putter who’s blowing and hacking and generally feeling miserable. He has fond memories of the pampering he had as a kid when he was in bed with a cold, but now he’s “old with a cold” and it’s no fun at all.
Leave it to Mrs. Teaberry, that neighborliest of neighbors, and her good dog, Zeke, to save the day. It takes quite a bit of ingenuity, a dash of convincing, and a dose of desperation, for it all to come together, but the result is fabulous. Almost worth getting sick, to give this little system a try!
I love the Mr. Putter stories. Perfect early-readers, with plots, writing, and illustrations fizzy enough to use as read-alouds with young children ages 2 and up.
Never Catch a Cold, written and illustrated by André François
originally created in 1966; published in 2012 by The Creative Company
This quirky, cautionary tale is a total riot. The material was created by legendary French illustrator André François for an advertising campaign back in the ’60s.
His trademark black-and-white ink paintings, all blobs and quavering lines, trumpet wry humor from the pages as he spins out this deadpan, informative lecture about Colds. A Cold, just so you know, looks like this:
…and these Colds have survived since prehistory because little children, from time immemorial, are always taught to never catch a Cold. Thus, they have no mortal enemies.
François introduces us to the many varieties of Colds, the classes of Colds — good Colds and bad Colds, the ease with which one can catch a Cold, and the wisdom of NOT catching one.
Superlative humor. Epic imagination. A small-but-stout sized book. For children old enough to enjoy puns and satire, and definitely for grown-ups, this is a treat.
Here are a couple of titles for would-be doctors and nurses who just want a little practice:
Doctor Nice, written and illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev
published in 2015 by Holiday House
There’s quite a line-up in Doctor Nice’s waiting room. Crows. Goats. A massive moose with the sneezles.
One at a time the fuzzy, furry patients tell the nice doctor their woes and he dexterously treats them all. Copious bandaging appears to be his special knack.
When Mommy says it’s time for lunch, we get one last — surprising — glimpse of the invalids, which may inspire some doctoring in your household, too. Friendly, imaginative, fun for ages 2 and up.
Nurse Clementine, written and illustrated by Simon James
published in 2013 by Candlewick
Young Clementine Brown gets a realio coolio nurse outfit and kit for her birthday and she is pumped to try it out. Large and in-charge, she begins taking care of the bumps and pains around the house. And once again, this bandaging business seems to be The Thing to do.
Annoyingly, her brother Tommy, whose recklessness results in Plentiful Opportunities to Bandage, is a completely unwilling patient. Insists he needs no Medical Attention. Grrgh.
Is it okay to root for Tommy to get hurt…just a wee bit? Just enough for Nurse Clementine to ply her trade? You’ll have to read this lighthearted story to see how dear Clemmy gets her chance. Illustrated in Simon James’ humorous, wibbly-wobbly line and gloriously-light watercolors. Ages 2 and up.
Finally, one look at a furry helper for kids with much more than a bad cold:
Mogie: The Heart of the House, by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Marc Rosenthal
published in 2014 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
This beautiful story is about a special dog named Mogie, a companion dog at the Ronald McDonald House in Houston, who has an unusual aptitude for knowing just which child needs his snuggly presence.
When a child is especially out of spirits or full of the miseries in their long battles with illness, Mogie makes a bee-line to them, sidles up, leans in, and exudes doggy-love. All of which is amazingly restorative.
Take a tour of the Ronald McDonald world, meet this lovable fellow named Mogie, and watch him work his charms on several residents. He’s honestly the heart of the house.
Great, upbeat story for ages 3 and up which introduces kids to service dogs and to long-term childhood illness in a warm, not-at-all-scary way.
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Posted in early readers, fiction, non-fiction, picture books, tagged adventure stories, aesop, animals, band music, beginning chapter books, biographies, Bob Dylan, book reviews, Celestino Piatti, children's literature, fishing, friendship, happiness, imagination, Jim Arnosky, nature, nests, Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore, picture books, saunas, school stories on July 20, 2015|
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what?! it’s a Dylan and Arnosky collaboration
Man Gave Names to All the Animals, lyrics by Bob Dylan, illustrations by Jim Arnosky
published in 2015 by Sterling Children’s Books
Bob Dylan’s 70’s folk song about the naming of the animals “in the beginning, in the beginning” is a catchy choice for young children. Upbeat. Rhythmic. Nice touches of humor.
Now the grandpapa of naturalist children’s lit, Jim Arnosky, has illustrated it with color-saturated pages depicting a multitude of animals and plants from around the world. More than 170 creatures crowd onto these few pages. A list of their names is included so you can work at identifying them all, with a link for clues if you need them.
Awesome collaboration, celebrating nature, and allowing you to introduce your kids to two exceptional artists. Ages 2 and up.
welcome back, Dory!!!
Dory and the Real True Friend, written and illustrated by Abby Hanlon
published in 2015 by Dial Books for Young Readers
I fell in love with Dory when Abby Hanlon introduced her to us last year. (Read my review of Dory Fantasmagory here.)
Now she’s back! In all her irrepressible, imagination-up-the-wazoo, no-filter self. Do you know a child like Dory? I know several, and I love their slightly out-of-control, fly’s-eye way of seeing the universe.
Find out what happens when Dory’s new school year starts and she meets a wondrous girl named Rosabelle! Never fear, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, Mr. Nuggy, and Mary are all back in this sequel, just right for stout, independent readers or for reading aloud to ages 5 and up. It does make more sense if you read the titles in order.
summertime…when the fish are jumping
Bear & Hare Go Fishing, written and illustrated by Emily Gravett
published in 2014 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Emily Gravett is one of my favorite British author/illustrators. I prepare to smile any time I see her name on a book.
Bear and Hare are great friends. They’re off on a superb picnic and fishing outing. But crazy catches, mishaps and surprises are in store for these two! Loads of fun accompanied by warm, charming illustrations, for ages 2 and up.
because my grandparents were Swede-Finns!
The Best Part of a Sauna, by Sheryl Peterson, illustrated by Kelly Dupre
published in 2013 by Raven Publications
Finnish immigrants brought their sauna traditions with them to northern Minnesota, igniting a passion held by many; thousands of small saunas perch on the shores of our gorgeous, rocky lakes.
Coming from a small publishing house in Ely, Minnesota, this story gives a glimpse of the whole north woods sauna experience through the eyes of a little boy. Minnesota artist Kelly Dupre’s gorgeous, bold artwork accompanies this lovely, thoroughly Minnesotan story. Ages 3 and up.
a fascinating catalog of people
Extraordinary People: A Semi-Comprehensive Guide to Some of the World’s Most Fascinating Individuals, written by Michael Hearst, illustrated by Aaron Scamihorn
published in 2015 by Chronicle Books
Michael Hearst introduces 50 fascinating people from around the world, across time, spanning an incredible range of achievements, including a few whose “achievements” were extraordinarily bad. Each gets an inviting, stylish, two-page spread courtesy of designer Aaron Scamihorn. An outstanding, diverse book to peruse with kids ages 8 and up-up-up.
because you shouldn’t put off until tomorrow what you could do today…according to Aesop
The Grasshopper & the Ants, retold and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
published in 2015 by Little, Brown and Company
Award-winning illustrator Jerry Pinkney has tackled several of Aesop’s fables now, and each one is a masterpiece.
Enjoy this ancient tale of the busy ants and the procrastinating, live-for-the-moment grasshopper, while feasting your eyes on Jerry’s absolutely amazing artwork. Plus — don’t miss his intriguing Author’s Note, in which he directs your attention to one last piece of the story you might otherwise overlook. A beauty, for ages 2 and up.
an explosion of sound from someone I’d never heard of
Jubilee!: One Man’s Big, Bold, and Very, Very Loud Celebration of Peace, by Alicia Potter, illustrated by Matt Tavares
published in 2014 by Candlewick Press
I am betting that, like me, you have never heard of Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore, a man John Philip Sousa hailed as “the Father of the American Band.”
As a bandleader, Gilmore was extremely fond of the huge sound he could get from amassing more than the usual number of instruments. He was also a fellow who dreamed huge dreams — and pulled them off. Read about an almost unbelievable musical spectacle that took place in Boston in 1869. A fascinating slice of American history for ages 6 and up. Handsomely illustrated, and including lengthy additional notes.
the surprising residents of nests
Whose Nest?: A Lift-the-Flap Book by Victoria Cochrane, illustrated by Guy Troughton
first published in the U.K.; published in the U.S. in 2013 by Insight Kids
Gorgeous watercolor paintings of eight nests, set in their natural surroundings, dominate the pages of this superb book for young children, ages 2 and up.
Each nest comes with a riddle, introducing its resident. Who could live here? Whose nest is it? Peek into the nest by opening the flaps and meet small creatures such as a dormouse or bumblebee, and others as massive as an eagle. Beautiful language, a welcome beckoning into the curiosities and delights of nature, and exceptional artwork.
so it’s adventure you want, eh?
Pigsticks and Harold and the Incredible Journey, written and illustrated by Alex Milway
first U.S. edition published in 2014 by Candlewick Press
Pigsticks is itching for adventure, and promptly seizes on a plan to travel to the Ends of the Earth. His first task is to hire a handy assistant to tote all the heavy baggage and prepare tasty meals. That turns out to be Harold the Hamster.
Together these two trek through jungles, cross deserts, climb mountains, meeting unexpected and formidable obstacles at every turn. Will they survive the journey? Will they locate the Ends of the Earth? And will Harold ever get to eat his favorite cake? Brilliant first chapter book, heavily illustrated in Milway’s snappy, humorous style. A blast for ages 5 and up.
A second Pigsticks installment is due out in the U.S. this Fall.
a lovely message from some truly wise owls
The Happy Owls, written and illustrated by Celestino Piatti
first English translation 1963, renewed in 1993 and 2013 by NorthSouth Books
Why are these two small owls so happy? Other birds want to know –the greedy ones and the vain ones who scrabble and preen.
Find out what brings such deep contentment to these little owlets — a simple and beautiful word for us all.
This story originated in 1895 with Dutch author/artist Theo van Hoijtema. It was translated into German, and then illustrated in 1963 by Swiss designer Piatti, with his gorgeous, bold lines, patterns, and colors. I wish I could show you every image! A striking book with a lovely message for ages 3 and up.
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What is Trauma Therapy?
June 14, 2022
What is Trauma Therapy?
Recent studies suggest that 70% of the general population in the US report having experienced some type of trauma. Trauma affects every person individually, and each person’s reaction to trauma will be unique.
Below are some common sources of trauma, although it is not all-inclusive.
Occupational Trauma (police, EMT)
Trauma impacts each person differently. After a traumatic event, some individuals may experience a range of distressing symptoms. Trauma symptoms commonly include*:
Exaggerated startle response
Physical distress (heart pounding, stomachache, sweating, flushing)
*This list is not all inclusive, as trauma affects everyone differently.
For some individuals, these symptoms last longer and have a greater negative impact in their functioning and mood. In these situations, working with a trained therapist to address and reduce these distressing symptoms can be useful.
What is Trauma Therapy?
The goal of trauma therapy is to reduce stress reactions caused by trauma to help individuals to function on a day-to-day basis with minimized distress. Trauma therapy does not help you to “forget” a traumatic event - although that may seem desirable, it is not practical. Instead, it is designed to help you develop skills to manage your trauma triggers and intrusive memories so you can function without excessive distress.
If you feel that you would like to seek out therapy for a traumatic experience, it is highly recommended to seek out a provider who is experienced in treating trauma reactions and in evidenced based trauma therapy treatments. Some providers even specialize in a particular type of trauma, although working with a provider with a particular type of experience is not necessary to successfully treat trauma. It is also important to note that there are multiple approaches to treating trauma, so if you do not feel that you connect with the first therapist you see, it is ok to keep looking!
When you participate in an initial therapy evaluation, the therapist will likely ask you questions about all aspects of your life – this is not to be nosey, it is to understand your life and how the trauma/s you experienced is affecting you. Do not feel obligated to recount the details of your trauma to a therapist during the first session. While it is important to provide a brief explanation of the trauma so the therapist can understand what is going on, you are not expected to share more than you are comfortable with. In addition to asking questions, a provider may administer an assessment to capture additional information about your symptoms. It is important to note that these assessments help the therapist to gather information in a different way to improve their understanding of your symptoms so they can develop successful treatment recommendations.
The general objective of trauma therapy is to teach you a variety of coping skills to handle memories and triggers of the trauma so that you can use those skills to manage trauma-related symptoms. All coping skills do not work for all individuals, so do not be discouraged if you try strategies that do not work. It is important to provide your therapist feedback on the coping skills that are successful or unsuccessful so they can further tailor their recommendations according to what works best for you. If you struggle to discuss trauma verbally, that’s ok – there are many nonverbal ways to process trauma including writing/journaling, art, music, etc.
Trauma therapy is hard. It will not always be a pleasant experience, even when you have a good relationship with your provider. However, engaging in trauma therapy may be crucial for managing distress associated with your trauma and learning to function successfully as a partner, parent, employee, family member, friend, etc. If trauma is affecting your life, it is worth considering trauma therapy to improve your overall functioning and well-being.
With the emergence of the pandemic, teletherapy has become increasingly popular and available. Trauma therapy can be conducted via telehealth in many instances, which is very helpful for individuals who live in areas with few mental health providers, with individuals who have busy schedules and/or no transportation, or individuals who are still limiting exposure to others due to the ongoing pandemic.
If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation for teletherapy, please reach out to CHE using the “Contact Us” form.
Melinda Warth, M.A. is a Quality Assurance Associate at CHE Behavioral Health services. She has a master’s degree in clinical psychology and has provided therapy to individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma, and has participated in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy training.

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Isn't this just lovely? Here's Paris fronting the first ever issue of ADON magazine, and she's styled as a "powerful Biblical woman," apparently. The magazine teases there'll be Parisian takes on figures such as Delilah and Mary Magdalene in her editorial, and perhaps also Lot's wife aka Paris dressed up as a salt shaker, because you know she'd think that's avant garde. We all would, if a fashion photographer flattered us!
But for the cover, though, she's clearly taking on the original HBLIC Eve (and that's Head Biblical Lady in Charge, thxvm). That is, assuming that sneaky snake brought Eve fishnets and a metallic bustier to tempt her into a life of sin, as well as the juicy red apple.
Update 6/15: Via the wonderful "hiltonworld" Instagram account, more photos from Paris's editorial:
On this photo, a commenter writes that Paris and her buff friend are "Samsung & Delilah." No really.
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Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke turns 35 today. She is most known for her role as Khaleesi in the HBO series Game of Thrones which aired for eight seasons.
The series ended two years back, and since then, the actress has been busy working on a variety of new projects.
Clarke made her Broadway debut in the 2013 play Breakfast at Tiffany's as Holly Golightly, and she played Nina in a West End production of The Seagull that was halted because to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Sarah Connor in the science fiction picture Terminator Genisys, Qi'ra in the Star Wars film Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Me Before You (2016) and Last Christmas are among her film appearances.
The hit series ended its run earlier this year after a controversial eighth season. Clarke and Harington last appeared together in public along with their co-stars at the 2019 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, during which the show won 12 awards, including Outstanding Drama Series for the fourth time.
As the actress celebrates her 35th birthday today, have a look ay how fans have taken to Twitter to wish her on her special day!
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Donald Trump has “full faith” in chief of staff John Kelly and is “not actively searching for replacements”, his key aide Kellyanne Conway told CNN on Sunday.
Unhappy with his portrayal in Michael Wolff’s bestselling book Fire and Fury, Donald Trump has reportedly discussed the co-operating with a more flattering account of life inside the White House with Jeanine Pirro, the Fox News personality.
The Conservatives have denied claims from grassroots activists that the party is planning radical reforms to strip local party members of their power to select candidates.
What has happened this past week in the world of politics?
The US president’s ratings have been consistently poor, but approval has improved in recent weeks.
A bad showing in upcoming local authority elections could lead to the prime minister’s downfall.
Germany looks set to have a government once again, but what should we make of the deal?
New Brexit forecast figures obtained by the BBC hint at possible damage to regions across the UK.
Theresa May is facing a growing revolt among party donors, with one senior backer warning that the Tories will be “decimated” at an election unless the prime minister ends her indecision and shows leadership.
Conservative MPs who want the closest possible relationship with the European Union have been ramping up their efforts to prevent the party’s arch-Brexiters from getting their way, Anna Soubry has said.
The Republicans currently control both legislative bodies. Can that change in 2018?
From the Benns to the Bushes, here are seven father and son political players that have made an impact across Britain and the world.
Since the Office of the Vice President came into existence in 1789, no less than seven of its holders have died in the position. Who were they?
Following Kezia Dugdale’s surprise resignation, Scottish Labour is electing a new leader. Here are seven facts about the party north of the border.
Hillary Clinton failed to become America’s first female president last November when she was beaten by Donald Trump.
With the BBC reporting that pilot voter ID schemes will take place next year, what are the merits and detriments of the proposal?
After the Chancellor scrapped Stamp Duty for first-time buyers up to £300,000, here's 5 reasons why it should be abolished entirely:
What could happen over the next five years in politics in the UK and further afield?
The phone connection is terrible, but I interview TV star Andrew Michael despite such interference and the noise from passing cars.
After his poor Puerto Rico response, Donald Trump's popularity continues to fall. But where does he stand compared to the 44 before him?
The UK government believes it is on the brink of a deal to ends months of deadlock with the Scottish and Welsh governments over an alleged “power grab” after Brexit.
More than 60 backbench Conservative MPs have sent Theresa May a list of hard Brexit demands ahead of a crunch meeting, triggering a furious reaction from colleagues who branded the letter a “ransom note”.
The UK will “have to have a customs union” with the EU after Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn has said, in remarks indicating a further shift by Labour towards a softer Brexit.

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Healthy Eating With Gestational Diabetes
During pregnancy women can develop gestational diabetes mellitus due to changes in hormone levels. Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a condition where there is too much sugar, also known as glucose, in your blood. This happens when your body’s hormone, insulin, is not working as it should. Insulin moves glucose from your blood so your body can use it for energy. This type of diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy usually goes away after the baby is born. If not treated, gestational diabetes can cause health problems for you and your baby. Developing gestational diabetes shows that you are also at risk of developing diabetes in later life. To prevent this, it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and healthy weight throughout your lifetime.
THE ROLE OF FOOD
Everything you eat and drink can impact on your health but only carbohydrate foods will turn to glucose in your blood. Carbohydrate foods provide the body with energy, therefore they play a very important role in the provision of energy for growth and development throughout pregnancy.
Foods that contain carbohydrates include bread, cereals, pasta, rice, potatoes, fruit, milk and yoghurt as well as sugar and sugary foods.
Aim to manage your blood glucose levels by following a healthy diet which includes carbohydrates and also to take regular, gentle exercise daily. Use the food pyramidas a guide.
It is best to see a dietitian for specific advice but here are some tips to help keep your blood glucose under control while keeping you and your growing baby well nourished:
- Eat evenly-spaced meals (breakfast, mid-day and evening meal) and small snacks daily. Do not skip meals. You may find yourself eating too much at the next meal because you are overly hungry from eating too little at the previous meal.
- Aim to include portions of whole grain carbohydrate at each meal. Use the food pyramidas a guide. Examples include; whole grain bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, new potatoes, sweet potatoes or high fibre, unsweetened breakfast cereals such as porridge or high fibre varieties.
- Eat 5 portions of vegetables and fruit daily. Fruit has natural sugars, so it is important to eat these in small portions and space them out during the day. Fruit juices also have a lot of natural sugar in its contents with little or no fibre, here it is better to eat whole fresh fruit and avoid the juices.
- Choose healthy snacks such as a piece of fruit, diet or natural yoghurt, a glass of low fat milk, wholegrain crackers with light cheese or raw vegetables with hummus to dip.
- Avoid foods high in sugar or honey such as sweets, chocolates, jams, marmalades, desserts, cakes, sweet biscuits and sweet drinks. These foods do not provide good nutrition and will raise your blood glucose too high. You may use small amounts of artificial sweeteners like Splenda®, Hermesetas® or Canderel® instead of sugar. Sugar-free cordials and sparkling water are other alternatives but plain water is most ideal.
- Limit fatty or fried foods and take-aways. Use small amounts of butter, oils and spreads. Grill, bake and roast your foods rather than frying in oil.
- Make time to get some exercise daily. Build it into your day if you have a tight time schedule. Try walking for 10-15 minutes at your lunch break or during your commute to work. Take an after-dinner walk with a partner or friend. Try a prenatal exercise class in your hospital or community. Always get your doctor’s advice before starting up a new activity especially if you have any health problems, pains or discomfort.
- It is very important that you speak with your obstetrician and a dietitian to ensure effective, efficient management of your gestational diabetes. This will ensure that your blood sugar levels remain tightly controlled and your baby is provided with the best environment to grow and develop naturally.
Continue your healthy diet and exercise after your baby is born to stay a healthy weight and reduce your risk for diabetes later in life. Get the whole family involved so that you all stay healthy together!
Updated by Laura Harrington MINDI December 2015. Review date: December 2018.
© 2015 Irish Nutrition and Dietetics Institute, INDI. All rights reserved. May be reproduced in its entirety provided the source is acknowledged. This information is not meant to replace advice from your medical doctor or individual counselling with a dietitian. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
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a recent media briefing. Instead, it’s about the price required to balance the budget of the OPEC regime. The Arab Spring, a series of demonstrations and protests in the Arab world that began at the end of 2010, has had a profound impact on the fiscal breakeven price of oil. After these events, OPEC had a choice—sell more oil at a lower price or sell less oil at a higher price. “Being an oil cartel, OPEC will always choose to sell fewer barrels at a higher price,” she said.
And, she pointed out, that break-even price to meet OPEC’s budget has continued to grow over the years. In the 1990s OPEC said $20 a barrel of oil was a fair price. Today, it’s $90 or $100 a barrel and more for certain OPEC countries. “And it will simply go higher and higher,” she said.
The above is excerpted from an article by Holly Jessen. Read the whole article here.
We do not need to continue being robbed by OPEC. The Open Fuel Standard will bring fuel prices down by creating fuel competition, and it will take surprisingly little time. If you want to help change America's trajectory, start here.

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How to Troubleshoot an Outboard Kill Switch
In this video we take a look inside an outboard kill switch. Knowing how a boat safety lanyard and cutoff switch works can be really useful installing or troubleshooting an outboard kill switch.
How to Troubleshoot an Outboard Kill Switch – Video Transcript
Hey there, Dangar Stu here. Today's video is on lanyard kill switches and is proudly sponsored by MarineEngine.com.
Today's video is the first video that MarineEngine.com has sponsored so big thanks to those guys for getting on board and helping out with the channel. For those of you who don't know, MarineEngine.com sell all sorts of parts for outboards, so if you're doing repairs or maintenance of items, that sort of stuff they sell. So if you're looking to replace a kill switch like this they're the perfect people to grab it from.
What I'm going to do today is just show you what's inside these. They really are just a switch there's nothing special about them but they have been getting quite a few questions about them lately so I thought it's a good time to go through how they work. This particular kill switch is from a Yamaha outboard. but they're identical in principle on across all outboard brands. The way these ignition system work more or less is that you have a magnet on the flywheel so as you start the outboard by using the pull start or turning the starter motor the flywheel starts to spin as a magnet in the flywheel passed into this pulser coil the magnet induces our current into that coil so a small current flows through the coil and comes in here into the cdi.
Because the flywheel is keyed on to the crankshaft that happens at a very specific point in the cycle so it knows which Piston is on the compression stroke which Piston is on its you know exhaust stroke etc. and it uses that information to know which spark plugs to fire. Here I have drawn a pretty simple setup which is a two cylinder motor that shares a single coil. so it gets a signal from the CDI to fire when it gets that signal both spark plugs fire simultaneously this particular system is called a waste spark system, because only one of the Pistons will actually be on a compression stroke in the sparks fire so the one that's on the compression stroke will actually fire it's got fuel in there and it will fire. the other one won't be on that stroke it'll just essentially be a waste of spark so that's why they call this particular system a waste spark ignitions system.
The system works that way if the lanyard is in, and what happens when you put the lanyard in is you're taking a switch like this that currently has this white wire connected to the black wire and you're pulling the screw away from it that's what this little lanyard does it pulls that switch out and it disconnects those two wires for each other. With them disconnected, all the current flows to the coil the spark happens. If you pull the lanyard out, then this switch becomes on and what that does is send the current and stares down this white wire through your switch in turn ground the spark stopped and the engine cuts out so that kind of answers I guess one of the most common questions is how does this work just turning it on turn the motor off or just turning it off turn the motor off and the answer is that turning this switch on turns the motor off if you would have cut this wire the motor would keep running on the Yamaha motors, this kill switch wire is a white one and on you sort of Mercurys and Evinrudes it's a black and yellow wire that wire comes out of the CDI unit.
These CDI units come in all different shapes and sizes and in this case these are two Yamaha ones and so here's the white wire one here's the white wire together so I know these are the two wires the go off to the kill switch. these switches can fail in a couple different ways one is that they're permanently closed in which case you will never get spark and you won't be able to start the motor you'll be all starting or turn the key and you'll never get spark because it's always going to be sending that spark energy to ground the other way is that this is never going to close in which case you won't better switch the motor off the motor we running you'll pull the lanyard out and the motor will keep running. I've got a kill switch over on the bench at the moment which is broken in the open position the motor could never be turned on so I'll show you that then we'll pull one of these apart and see how it works. The switch on the outboard I was looking at when this problem sort of came up looks like this it's one of the sort of rubber backed one so you can press it so I'll just cut this off and I'll show you what you see inside is just two contacts and without the whole top part of this switch there's no way for those contacts to be connected and for this motor be turned off so this is an example of a switch that would just run on pull the switch out well the whole thing's gone.
You know so without manually grounding it out the motor will just run on forever. this is another older switch that's off another outboard, but I'll open this one and show you what presuming is actually a working mechanism. you can see here that this switch has a flat on the top part of the casing and on the bottom so I'm just going to put a couple of spatters or a shifter and a spanner onto this and we'll open it up. the shifter I'm going to put them a large side and the other sides are 19 millimeter. so what you can see here you've got, and I'll take this apart further is a little plunger section so as you pull on here this plunger retracts, there's a little rubber seal under here is a conductive disc and then here are your two connectors so whenever the switch is screwed together and they lanyard's out that little plunge is pushing that conductive disc onto the two terminals the switch is in the on position which means that the ignition is grounded and the motor won't run. on the tip of the plunger there is a little circlip so I'm just going to go get that pick and pull that circlip off. People also often ask about these little picks I find them really useful I use them a lot they I think that sold as o-ring picks so that's what I'd sort of search for.
If you look into buy one this seems to be the most common type which has a hook on one end and then this sort of spiral section like that that I must admit is actually quite good for sort of hooking an o-ring out but I also really like this straight one straight like that with just a ninety degree I find that really sort of versatile as well so in this case I'm just going to use it to hook this little circlip out, just getting in here and levering it away. could not predict that could you. Now I'm going to go find the bits. When you're doing this I highly recommend you don't do it sort of pointing it towards a camera, you're much more likely to lose bits so what we've got is a washer that was at the end of that plunger and then the spring that was pushing it forward if that spring has failed the effect it'll have is that you put your lanyard in and your motor will start just fine, but when you pull that lanyard out the switch will stay out so the motor won't cut off what you would have to do then is push the button in manually which would then ground the ignition the motor would go out. so if that's not happening automatically it means that Spring has failed. The plunger section of this casing really is this plunger the spring that goes on the washer that goes on and the little circlip that holds the washer on in the other section. Should this little conductive disc be so corroded that it's not going to conduct electricity, then you'll find that the kill switch won't function properly and you won't be able to switch the motor off.
It's probably most common just to replace these switches they do have individual components if they're not available separately your might be able to improvise. I mean this is just a disc of metal this is just a spring find something in the ballpark chances are you'll be back in action. Other common things are just bad connections that white wire or the black and yellow wire if that's got a bad connection then the motor you know won't cut out if the ground connection onto the engine block is not good the motor won't cut out. another situation which I've had I think I mentioned in a previous video with the soggy Johnson tip thing, was that often these wires often one connector and if that wire has water in it then electricity without a flow from that white wire or the black and yellow to ground even though the switch is in the off position which is the engine being in the on position when that happens you'll either get a no spark or a weak spark because most of the currents flowing through the water to ground so if ever that white or black and yellow wire has a path to ground then the motors not going to get spark so if you've got no spark that's a really good first place to look. Sometimes these switches are really easy to replace in this case where it's one like this it's just a couple of short wires and some bullet connectors nice and easy.
Other times with some tiller switches they actually get fed right through the tiller and the can be a little bit hassley. At the end of the day though it still is only a 2 wire connection so they're pretty straightforward to replace yourself. All right we'll wrap this sort of video on kill switches up with a bit of a practical demonstration of how they work and don't work of course the outboard I plan to use demonstration now isn't starting. It's been sitting in the workshop for ages and hasn't been started, hardly surprised. when I prime the bulb it just starts to overflow from the carburetors so the needle and seat wasn't closing. I took the cover it off and you can see here that the floats just completely stuck open so it's no surprise was free flowing. so I'm going to take it apart give it a clean put back together. yeah so just taking the screw up now the float pivoting nicely but even here I feel I can't took quite a bit of force to pull the needle out of the seat so obviously it's just a bit gummed up in there. So that's the needle that's what they look like I'll give that a little clean. this little bit here is the seat that the needle goes in to shut the fuel off so I'll put some carb cleaners and compressed air will clean it up I'll blow the jet out over here and we'll try again so I'm just going to blow it out.
One thing you can see is if I put carb cleaner in here you can see it comes out here and goes up my elbow, but that's the path the fuel takes. comes in through here from here into the bowl that's the cover the bowl so now I've put a bit of carb cleaner in there I'll let it soak for a little bit in a compressed air and then I'll just manually put the needle in and see how it goes it feels good we'll put back together but if it still filter is sticking I'll do some more cleaning. the needle feels much more free in the seat now so I'll put it back together and we'll see if we can prime it without it overflowing. we'll just clean out the bowl before I put it back. Obviously it's this gunk and this evaporated two-stroke oil which is the fuel that's left the oil behind that's gums it up. Right, if I pull the kill switch out on this now, it will stop as normal. I've put the kill switch back in now and these are the two wires here coming from the kill switch white one to the CDI unit the black ones just going to the engine the engine block as ground, what I'll do now is just disconnect the white wire start it up, then ill pull the kill switch out. you'll see it won't stop because even though the kill switch is not active the currents coming through this wire and its never going through to the ground.
The last thing I'll show you before I go inside out of the rain is I'll disconnect the kill switch again and I'll grab a piece of wire will started and show you how I can stop it by taking that white wire from the CDI unit and then just touch it to the engine block which is ground. What we have here is a piece of wire ordinary piece of wire, nothing inside it nothing behind it. This is the wire from the CDI and ill just touch it to the engine block, and that's essentially all the kill switch does, is take that wire put its ground.
Well thanks watching a huge thanks to MarineEngine.com for choosing to sponsor the channel it's certainly going to help me make plenty more videos down the track so that's much appreciated. I really hope you guys check out their website they sell loads of parts for outboards. so all the jobs I've been doing videos on if you're looking for the parts you need to complete the job they're definitely guys to go to. Alright we'll take care I won't tell you what I'm going to do next week because every time I do it's wrong. So we'll see. Still have the painting to do still got the Evinrude to finish. We'll get there all right, see you guys, bye.


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The Young Ones Competition, which was started in 1986, is considered one of the most acclaimed advertising, interactive and design student competitions. Every year, students from art and design schools worldwide apply to be considered for one of the coveted awards. For the 2018 awards, ArtCenter students scored 36 winning entries, propelling the College into third place among all institutions with student entries.
Altogether, ArtCenter students won three pencils, seven cubes, one portfolio and 25 merit awards. Loki Jiang and JongWoo Han received a silver pencil for their “Superhero Damage Report” entry. Amalia Ambartsumyan, Jesse Portillo and Ksenia Mikhaylova were awarded a bronze pencil for “The O Campaign” and Maggie Michella and Ada Zhang received a bronze for “Optimism in a Box.”
Tais Bishop was awarded a silver cube for “Brutal: Reviews from Brazil’s Concrete Corridor” and Yuma Naito received silver for “AFROPUNK Festival.”
Lovisa Boucher for “Wise by Patagonia”, Alpha Lung for “Sci-Fest Los Angeles”, Karlo Francisco for “Julliard Brand Identity”, Stephanie Rhee for “Post It or Live It” and Leo Estevez for “Creative Storm—SGD Newsletter,” received bronze cubes. Duy Dao was recognized with a Young Ones Portfolio award.
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The Pennsylvania Tolling Agreement is a contractual agreement between Pennsylvania and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that allows the state to toll interstate highways to fund transportation projects. This agreement is of great significance as it provides a feasible way for Pennsylvania to address its transportation infrastructure needs to meet the needs of its residents and businesses.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is responsible for enforcing and administering the agreement. The PTC is a vital public transportation agency that manages 552 miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike system. It is responsible for collecting tolls, maintaining the highways, and funding transportation projects across the state.
The Pennsylvania Tolling Agreement is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it helps the state to finance construction and maintenance of highways and bridges. The amount of funding required for these projects is significant, and the state alone cannot fully meet these needs. Therefore, the ability to toll highways through this agreement provides an additional revenue stream for the state to address these needs.
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Nir Alfasi received his PhD from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. During his PhD he worked on color defects in diamond for sensing applications at low temperatures. His main focus was on coupling large ensembles of NV centers to superconducting resonators and other devices. As well as spatial magnetometry of superconducting circuits.
Nir joined QuTech in February 2020. In the lab of Wolfgang Tittel he works at Thulium defects in rare-earth crystals for quantum memories.
In his spare time, Nir likes to spend time with his wife and 2 boys, travel around Delft and the Netherlands and watching a lot of sports!


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The ingredients needed to cook Pressure Cooker Gomoku-Mame (5 ingredient beans):
- Use 100 grams of Soy beans (dried).
- Use 50 grams of Carrot.
- Use 1/3 of to 1/3 of a block Konnyaku.
- You need 40 grams of Burdock root.
- You need 3 of Shiitake mushrooms.
- Use 10 grams of Kombu.
- You need 50 grams of ●Beet sugar.
- Get 1 1/2 tbsp of ●Mirin.
- Use 2 1/2 tbsp of ●Soy sauce.
- You need 400 ml of Water.
Steps to make Pressure Cooker Gomoku-Mame (5 ingredient beans):
- Preliminaries: Soak the dried soy beans in water overnight. If you are using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in water to reconstitute. Wipe the surface of the konbu seaweed gently with a wrung out kitchen towel..
- Chop the other ingredients: Cut the carrot, konnyaku, burdock root, shiitake mushrooms and konbu seaweed into about 1 cm squares. Quickly boil the konbu seaweed or pour boiling water over it, and soak the burdock root in water..
- Boil the soy beans: Put 2 cups of water and the soaked soy beans from Step 1 into a pressure cooker, lock on the lid and bring it up to pressure over high heat. When it has reached pressure and steam has started coming out of the vents, turn the heat down to low..
- 2 minutes after turning the heat down to low, turn off the heat. When the pressure has come down a little, press down on the valve (or shift the weight) to let the steam escape. When the cooker has depressurized, open the lid and check the beans for doneness..
- Flavor the stock: Reserve the soy bean cooking liquid. Drain the beans into a sieve over a bowl to catch the cooking liquid. Transfer back just 1 cup of the liquid to the pressure cooker..
- Put the cooked soy beans from Step 5 and the Step 2 cut up ingredients in the pressure cooker. Add the ● seasoning ingredients. Adjust the seasoning ingredients to taste..
- Simmer: Follow Steps 3 and 4 again to cook the ingredients under pressure (cook for 3 minutes over low heat, otherwise the procedure is the same)..
- Taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed. Simmer with the lid off (just as with a conventional pan) over low heat until there is almost no liquid left. This usually takes about 10 minutes..
- Then just turn off the heat, let it cool down and it's done. (The ingredients will soak up more flavor from the simmering liquid as it cools.) Transfer to a storage container and refrigerator. It's especially delicious 2 to 3 days later..
Once the timer goes off, you will open the pressure value and let the pressure release quickly. Drain the beans and return to pressure cooker: Drain them in a colander or sieve and rinse with cool water. Cover with a few inches of cool water. The warning about not cooking beans in a pressure cooker is very valid for a jiggle top. After doing so, they were still a little crunchy yet, so I added some water and used my emultion blender and blended the beans until a thick paste developed.
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Here are the best places to see the northern lights in Canada:
1. Churchill, Manitoba
Churchill is most famous for the many polar bears that invade the city from inland areas in the autumn, leading to the nickname “Polar Bear Capital of the World”. This wildlife phenomena has helped grow the city’s tourism industry. It is also well known as one of the best viewing places for the northern lights or Aurora Borealis, its scientific name.
Unlike many locations, Churchill receives spectacular northern light displays throughout much of the year. Best viewing times are from January to March. For more detailed local viewing information, see the Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Churchill in Churchill’s historic train station.
As a bonus, visit the Polar bear jail or its official name, the Polar Bear Holding Facility. It’s where wandering bears that come to town looking for food are taken until they can safely be transported back out into the wild. Nature study tours of polar bears, beluga whales, wildflowers and the lights can be booked with the Churchill Northern Studies Centre.
Getting there (map): There are no roads to Churchill. The options for travel are either air or train. Air travel to Churchill is run by Calm Air. This small Manitoba airline runs flights from Winnipeg and Thompson through Churchill and up to Rankin Inlet from Nunavut.
2. Athabasca, Alberta
Athabasca, originally named Athabasca Landing, is a town in northern Alberta. It is located 145 kilometres north of Edmonton on the banks of the Athabasca River and is the centre of Athabasca County. The town offers great northern vistas and crisp northern air, ideal for crystal clear viewing of the lights.
Try to find an area away from town lights pollution if you can such as a farm or acreage for best viewing. Athabasca University now has two auroral observatories, one on campus, and one in a much darker location in Athabasca County. Unfortunately, they are not open to the public. For more information, check in with the Athabasca Visitor Information Centre, located in the historic Athabasca Train Station on 50th Ave. It is open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9AM to 5PM.
Getting there (map): Athabasca is located on Highway 93A, west of Icefields Parkway. It is 33 kilometres from Jasper in Alberta. The town of Jasper can be reached by the Via Rail train services tours through the Canadian Rockies or by air from Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary.
3. Yellowknife, NWT
Yellowknife is the capital city of Canada’s Northwest Territories. It is located on the shore of the Great Slave Lake. The town provides great viewing of the northern lights from mid-November to April.
Exhibits at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, by Frame Lake near downtown, provide evidence of the area’s human and natural history. The Ingraham Trail, a scenic drive, crosses the Yellowknife River and heads east to other lakes and trails where northern light viewing is optimal. Best locations for viewing in and around Yellowknife as advised by the Yellowknife Visitor Centre are:
Getting there (map): There are a number of airlines flying into Yellowknife from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary, including WestJet and Air Canada. There are also direct flights from Whitehorse.
4. Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario
Designated as a Dark-Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Lake Superior Provincial Park is an area that is free of artificial light and active measures are in place to educate and promote the reduction of light pollution to the public. It is the second provincial park to receive the designation (the other being Killarney Provincial Park) and the southernmost aurora viewing location on this list.
The park’s darkness and latitude make it an excellent place to view the night sky, stargaze and watch the aurora borealis along its 150 km of maintained canoe routes, 130 km of hiking trails and 200 backcountry campsites.
Getting there (map): The nearest cities are Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay. Sault Ste. Marie to Lake Superior Provincial Park is a 1.5 hour drive and a 6 hour drive from Thunder Bay.
5. Iqaluit, Nunavut
Iqaluit is one of the coldest places to see lights in Canada. It is also the capital city of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It is located on the vast Baffin Island in Frobisher Bay. The island is well known amongst cold weather adventurers for its ice-capped mountains and tundra valleys. Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park, near the city, is home to caribou and arctic foxes.
On a tiny island near the city, Qaummaarviit Territorial Park, contains archaeological remains of the ancient Thule people. With the crystal clear arctic air, lack of light pollution and an average of only 4 hours of daylight per day from October to April, Iqaluit is one of the best viewing places of the northern lights. However, it is cold! Make sure you take the appropriate clothing to ward of the average temperatures of -10 to -32°C.
6. Whitehorse, Yukon
Whitehorse is the capital of northwest Canada’s Yukon Territory. There are a number of tours available in Whitehorse to get the most out of your northern lights viewing experience. Check out the Aurora Center that offers packages with accommodation and airport transfers included.
Well worth seeing is the Yukon River Loop Trail that winds north past the Whitehorse Fishway fish ladder toward the S.S. Klondike, a restored sternwheeler that once serviced and supplied settlers and explorers along the Yukon River. To the south are the basalt cliffs of Miles Canyon and an old ghost town, the site of a former gold rush town.
Takhini Hot Pools is a natural hot springs located just outside the border of Whitehorse. It is a locally run business which incorporates two pools at different temperatures and has a campground with over 80 sites. It is a historic site and a very popular destination for tourists and locals and due to its location, an ideal viewing point for the northern lights.
They are located on the Alaska Highway, about a half hour’s drive from Whitehorse. One of the spring’s main claims to fame is the hosting of a weird and wonderful hair freezing contest in the winter.
As for accommodations, Northern Lights Resort & Spa has large floor to ceiling wrap around windows that open up to the inviting northern sky so you can watch the light show from your room.
Getting there (map): There are three ways to get there: plane, car, car ferry or bus. Best bet is to fly out of Vancouver International Airport.
7. Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Nunavut is the massive, very sparsely populated territory of northern Canada that forms most of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Its islands have vast expanses of tundra, craggy mountains and remote villages, accessible only by small plane in the winter and boat in the summer.
It is famous for its northern Inuit people’s artwork, carvings and handmade clothing. Inuit art is displayed at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum in the capital, Iqaluit, on Baffin Island.
It’s not uncommon to see the northern lights dancing above Nunavut. Much of the territory sits north the auroral zone so there is very little light pollution to impede the view.
Unlike the other viewing locations, Nunavut has little to no aurora tourism infrastructure so it is best to do your travel and planning homework well ahead of time.
Getting there (map): Cambridge Bay can be reached quite easily by air from southern Canada. The community receives scheduled B737 jet service five days a week from Edmonton and Yellowknife via First Air, Canadian North, and Air Tindi airlines. Air travel is by far the most common means of transportation to Nunavut and its many remote communities.
8. Banff, Alberta
Banff is a very popular summer and winter resort town in Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The towering peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominates its amazing skyline.
Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare has many boutiques and restaurants that mix with château style hotels and souvenir shops. The surrounding 6,500 square kilometres of parkland are home to wildlife including black bears, elk, wolves, deer and grizzly bears.
Generally speaking, the best times for viewing the northern lights is between 12AM and 3AM. However, bundle up and get outside the Banff light pollution for the best viewing.
Once outside of the city, the lights can appear any time from September through to April in Alberta. However, they shine their brightest from February through to April on the dark, clear nights.
Getting there (map): The easiest way to reach Banff is to fly into the Calgary International Airport, the nearest major airport. Most major airlines service Calgary including Air Canada, WestJet and many US airlines.
If renting a car, Banff is a short one and a half hour drive from Calgary through some of the most beautiful Alberta country with the Rockies looming ever closer when you leave Calgary.
9. Tuktoyaktuk, NWT
The name Tuktoyaktuk in English, is a small Inuvialuit hamlet located in the Inuvik Region of the Northwest Territories. It is situated at the northern terminus of the Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk Highway. Tuktoyaktuk is one of six Inuvialuit communities in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
The settlement lies north of the Arctic Circle on the shores of the Arctic Ocean, and is the only community in Canada on the Arctic Ocean that is connected to the rest of Canada by road. Formerly known as Port Brabant, the community was renamed in 1950 and was the first place in Canada to revert to the traditional Indigenous name.
Visitors are highly recommended to take a trip up the Ice Road to Tuktoyaktuk where there is little to nothing separating you from the most brilliant view of the northern lights.
Getting there (map): Not easy. In fact, up until the end of 2017, Tuktoyaktuk was only accessible via boat, plane, or a winter ice road. Now, thanks to the recently completed Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway, it can be reached all year round by vehicles and is officially Canada’s first highway to the Arctic. There are flights from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton international airports.
10. Fort McMurray, Alberta
Located in northeast Alberta well within the auroral zone, Fort McMurray is one of the most accessible and infrastructured locations on this list thanks to its importance to Canadian oil industry and population of around 80,000. The best time to view the lights is from late-August to May.
However, as it borders on being classified as a city, along with its size comes significant light pollution so you’ll have to drive out of town to get the best views which won’t be a problem as it is surrounded by boreal forest. There are lots of service roads just off highway 63 that do not have streetlights.
Locally owned and operated Northern Lights Outdoor Excursions Alberta offers a two night, three day package so you get two chances to see the lights.
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Bonus: aurora borealis from space
As many of these viewing locations are in remote and/or northern regions, proper preparation and quality cold weather gear clothing is highly recommended.
Over to you
We’re interested to know: Have you ever seen the northern lights? What’s the furthest north you’ve been in Canada? Let us know in the comments!

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Kate Moss does not think she looks sexy.
The 38-year-old model - who has fronted campaigns for Topshop, Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel during her incredible career - admits she looks "all right" but does not think she has ever been particularly striking to men.
She told the New York Times newspaper: "I wasn't the prettiest girl in class. No breasts, short legs, gangly teeth. I didn't think I was model material, that's for sure.
"I think they're all right, my looks, now. But I've never seen myself as sexy or a side of myself that boys would like."
Although Kate does less runway shows than she used to, she still has admiration for a the new breed of models coming through in the fashion industry - although her husband Jamie Hince does not always agree with her.
Discussing Lara Stone, she said: "I think she's very hot, with her boobs and her teeth. Though my husband says she's not his cup of tea."
However, she is not so keen on the style of her contemporary, Christy Turlington.
She said: "The last time I saw Christy, she was wearing a twin-set. You can think twin-set, but you can't wear one."

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