Eddy doesn't want to go to the woods for a picnic with Mum. He's scared that the huge hungry bear who lives there will make a picnic out of him

"The picture book crowd is often spellbound by stories of lost teddy bears, and this delightful book is just such a tale."--BOOKLIST Yikes Eddie's in for the surprise of his life when he discovers that his teddy bear has grown much too big to cuddle But there's fun in store when Eddie meets up with a real bear who has just the opposite problem. Could it be a case of mistaken identity? This fast-paced comedy of errors, illustrated with Jez Alborough's quirky artwork, is guaranteed to have children--and bears alike--looking very closely at their teddies

Children will love reading about Freddie, the fun-loving frog who learns how to fly a Frisbee with the help of a firefighter friend. One day Freddie saw Frank the Firefighter flying an object back and forth with his firefighter friends. Freddie asked Frank about this flying object and Frank said, "Freddie, this is a Frisbee! It is so much fun to watch it fly through the field from friend to friend. Do you want to try it?" It looked so exciting to Freddie that he was determined to try. But doesn’t flying a Frisbee require using hands? So how can a frog do it? Find out in the charming children’s tale Freddie the Frog Flying His Frisbee.

In Rhythm Is My Beat: Jazz Guitar Great Freddie Green and the Count Basie Sound, Alfred Green tells the story of his father, rhythm guitarist Freddie Green, whose guitar work served as the pulse of the Count Basie Band. A quiet but key figure in big band jazz, Freddie Green took a distinct pride in his role as Basie’s rhythm guitarist, redefining the outer limits of acoustic rhythm guitar and morphing it into an art form. So distinct was Green’s style that it would eventually give birth to notations on guitar charts that read: “Play in the style of Freddie Green.” This American jazz icon, much like his inimitable sound, achieved stardom as a sideman, both in and out of Basie’s band. Green’s signature sound provided lift to soloists like Lester Young and vocalist Lil’ Jimmy Rushing, a reflection of Green’s sophisticated technique, that produced, in Green’s words, his “rhythm wave.” Billie Holiday, Ruby Braff, Benny Goodman, Gerry Mulligan, Teddy Wilson, Ray Charles, Judy Carmichael, Joe Williams and other recording artists all benefited from the relentless fours of the man who came to be known as Mr. Rhythm. The mystique surrounding Freddie Green’s technique is illuminated through generous commentary by insightful interviews with other musicians, guitar professionals and scholars, all of whom offer their ideas on Freddie Green’s sound. Alfred Green throughout demystifies the man behind the legend. This work will interest jazz fans, students, and scholars; guitar enthusiasts and professionals; music historians and anyone interested not only in the history of jazz but of the African American experience in jazz.

Everybody loves french fries! In the second book of the continuing children’s book series featuring Freddie the Frog, Freddie is tired of eating flies. Being a curious frog, he loves to try new things. But trying new things can be scary. Watch Freddie go from flies to fries! Putting aside his fears, he finds that after eating french fries ... and frankfurters ... he loves them. Join Freddie the Frog as he “pigs out” on his new favorite food, french fries.

Lyn has endured an abusive relationship with her husband. She never suspected she could heal from her wounds. How will she regain hope for herself and her daughter? Why do women stay in abusive relationships in exchange for security? When will enough be enough? How can two walk together unless they agree? Prepare your heart, mind, and soul for the untold story of many women in abusive relationships. Prepare for a story of healing according to Gods master plan. This book depicts the emotional reality in an abusive relationship and the dark, covert, secretive environment in which the abusive acts take place. Rob Hess, author of Helpathy