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Linda Glovach

Auteur de Beauty Queen

21 oeuvres 277 utilisateurs 16 critiques

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Œuvres de Linda Glovach

Beauty Queen (1998) 137 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Halloween Book (1975) 13 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Christmas Book (1974) 11 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Valentine Book (1984) 9 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Book of Toys (1986) 6 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Book of Yoga (1979) 6 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Carnival Book (1982) 4 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Cat Book (1985) 4 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Birthday Book (1981) 3 exemplaires
The Little Witch's Dinosaur Book (1984) 3 exemplaires
The Cat and the Collector (1972) 2 exemplaires
Hey, Wait for Me! I'm Amelia (1971) 1 exemplaire
Let's Make a Deal (1975) 1 exemplaire

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The eponymous Little Witch, who debuted in author/illustrator Linda Glovach's 1972 The Little Witch's Black Magic Cookbook, and then went on to star in eight subsequent books, returns in this tenth title devoted to her creative endeavors, this time putting on a carnival. Following the Little Witch's Carnival Code, which sets out expected behavior, there are sections devoted to general carnival preparations, booths and games, food booths, and an animal sideshow to be put on by the carnival workers...

Published in 1982, The Little Witch's Carnival Book was not quite what I was expecting. I've read all nine previous installments of Glovach's series, many of which are arranged around a theme or a holiday, and I somehow had the impression that this one was about the pre-Lent holiday, Carnival, whereas instead it is about hosting an amusement show / fun fair known (at least in the states) as a carnival. Despite this fact, I still found this one engaging enough, and think it provides plenty of good ideas for throwing a fun fair / carnival of one's own. As always with these books, I appreciated the fact that the craft ideas and recipes presented were all simple, and that the materials and ingredients required were all easily obtainable items. I enjoyed the witchy content (what there was of it) here, as that is why I sought these books out in the first place. Recommended to those looking for suggestions for activities and games that can be included in a home-created, home-run carnival or party.
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AbigailAdams26 | Feb 17, 2024 |
That crafty little witch, who first appeared in author/illustrator Linda Glovach's 1972 The Little Witch's Black Magic Cookbook, before going on to star in seven subsequent books, returns in this ninth title devoted to her creative endeavors. This time the focus is on birthday parties, and opens with a brief introduction, as well as The Little Witch's Code—a section highlighting the proper behavior expected of participants in the activities subsequently laid out. Instructions for making different kinds of birthday hats, masks and cakes are included, as are some ideas for games and activities for various themed birthday parties. The latter include: Count Dracula's Castle Birthday Party, King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table Birthday Tea Party, Little Witch's Haunted House Birthday Party, Tortoise and Hare Spring Birthday Party Picnic Lunch, Goblin's New Year Winter Skating Party, and Little Witch's Surprise Birthday-in-Bed Party. The book closes with a list of birthday gems and flower (by month), and an index...

Published in 1981, The Little Witch's Birthday Book is an engaging entry in Glovach's sixteen-volume series, presenting plenty of ideas for home-made, home-crafted birthday parties. Oddly enough, given that this is the ninth title in The Little Witch series that I have read, I'm not sure I'm really the target audience for these books. They're interesting enough, and I think those inclined toward crafting might find them useful resources, but I honestly doubt whether I'll use a single idea presented here, or in previous titles, as I do not have children of my own, nor do I teach. That being said, I still appreciate the fact that the crafting and cooking suggestions here are all fairly simple, and can be put together using commonly available items and ingredients. I also appreciate the witchy content—the true reason I have sought out these books, given my interest in witchy picture books and other heavily illustrated titles—and only wish that the illustrative element here, depicting the Little Witch and her friends, were more extensive. Recommended to those looking for suggestions for children's birthday parties, in which the children themselves can play a central role.
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AbigailAdams26 | Feb 11, 2024 |
That creative little witch who first appeared in author/illustrator Linda Glovach's 1972 The Little Witch's Black Magic Cookbook, before going on to star in five subsequent volumes of seasonal craft ideas, recipes and activities, as well as in the 1976 The Little Witch Presents a Monster Joke Book, written by Charles Keller and illustrated by Glovach, returns in this eighth title, this time focused on yoga. The first part of the book includes sections introducing yoga, exploring who can do yoga, how to select a guru, what to wear and where to practice. It concludes with the Little Witch's Code, which in this case involves the responsible behavior required of young yogis. There are then sections devoted to warm-up exercises, basic yoga exercises, and "having fun with yoga." A "Guru Story" is included, as is a section of recipes for healthy treats, and instructions for throwing a "Yoga, Toga, Ghost Party" and a "Moon-Gazing Party." The book concludes with a "Yoga Star Progress Chart" and an index...

Published in 1979, The Little Witch's Book of Yoga is a fairly engaging entry in this sixteen-volume series, each of which (with the exception of the aforementioned joke book) presents activities arranged around some specific theme. Usually these include craft ideas, as well as decorating tips (especially in the holiday titles) and recipes for various treats. Here the focus is more on the physical activity of yoga, although there are some ideas for ways to use yoga in a group (parties), as well as some rudimentary exploration of the more spiritual and/or mental aspects of the practice, such as meditation and other mind exercises. As always, the text describing the activities (i.e., exercises) is accompanied by numerous illustrations that show how they are to be carried out. I am not well-versed enough in the subject to judge the authenticity of the yoga presented here—I am reading through this series because of the witchy content, as picture books and other heavily illustrated titles featuring witches are a pet project of mine—but I suspect that some of it might veer into "new age" territory. It might run afoul of some contemporary sensibilities, given this fact, but on the whole it seemed sincere in its desire to promote the good results of practicing yoga, in terms of improved physical and psychological health. I'm not sure I would strongly recommend this one to those looking for children's books about yoga, as I think there are probably better titles published more recently, but I do think fans of this winsome little witch will enjoy it.
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AbigailAdams26 | Jan 29, 2024 |
What happened when the monster swallowed uranium?
It got atomic ache.
Why did dragons sleep during the daytime?
So they could hunt knights.
What did the skeleton say in the cold weather?
The wind goes right through me.
What's the ghost capital of the United States?
Casper, Wyoming.
What prize did the witch's broom win?
The sweepstakes.


If any of these jokes tickle your funny bone, then you might want to give The Little Witch Presents a Monster Joke Book a try. Published in 1976, it was the seventh title to feature the eponymous Little Witch, a creative little magic-maker who debuted in 1972 in author/illustrator Linda Glovach's The Little Witch's Black Magic Cookbook. Unlike its predecessors, this entry in the series is not an activity book, and does not present recipes or craft ideas. Rather, it is a collection of jokes and riddles featuring witches, ghosts, vampires, skeletons, and (of course) monsters. Glovach joined forces with prolific joke and riddle-book author Charles Keller here—the only book in the sixteen-volume series in which she collaborated with another author—contributing the artwork to go along with Keller's text. On the whole, I found this entertaining, and think young children who enjoy silly humor will as well. I chuckled at a number of the jokes, winced at others, and enjoyed the vintage artwork, which is done in a much more colorful palette than the previous books, which featured illustrations in black and white, with a limited number of color washes. I don't think you need to have read any of the other books featuring Little Witch to pick this one up, so I would recommend it to those seeking joke books featuring creepy creatures and scary situations.… (plus d'informations)
 
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AbigailAdams26 | Jan 21, 2024 |

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Œuvres
21
Membres
277
Popularité
#83,813
Évaluation
½ 3.3
Critiques
16
ISBN
34
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