This is a story about a little girl who is too excited to sleep. So her dad gives her some advice his father gave him once or twice. "Why don't you start counting sheep?" He says. And so it begins...This story was originally written in 2000 but truly came to life once my daughter Elizabeth was born in 2003. Her whimsical spirit and boundless imagination inspired me to illustrate and complete the book in 2010. This is a full-color children's book. Written in rhyme. Great for kids between the ages of 4 and 10. I've also included a small drawing with numbers lesson. I hope you and your child have as much fun reading it as I did making it. Enjoy, and have sweet dreams.

The Sheep Counting Dream

Children's Books

Raffi, Alex

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Hardway Press

A page-turning adventure written and illustrated by award-winning artist and author Alex Raffi in the tradition of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are. A magical tale of a boy named Richard who launches a boat into the vast mysteries of the open sea, searching for something more from his life. The first person he meets on his voyage is a little girl in a rabbit mask named Lorelei, who vehemently denies that she is a rabbit. Together they discover the beauty and danger in the world, and with the help of a few more crew-mates consisting of a failed pirate, a girl with wings made of clock parts, a villainous tiger, and a wise old sea turtle, they embark on an adventure in search of something more. In the end, they are surprised by what they discover about the world and themselves. A relatable story to readers of various ages for different reasons. In it are lessons that can reveal themselves based on the progressing stages in life. It speaks to the moment we all experience when we first step into the world on our own terms. The moment we begin living life without a safety net given to us by our parents. And the discoveries we all make as we progress and grow through our lives. Richard represents everyone who, at some point, decided to start their life away from their family. The boat represents their life. As the story grows, so does the boat symbolizing the growth of his friendships and experience. The ocean represents the world. It is deep and mysterious and frightening. Always beckoning the protagonist to jump in and experience it and all its joys and dangers. The characters introduced represent moments in my life and individuals who have made a strong impact on me.

The Sound of Laughing Rabbits

Teen & Young Adult

Literature & Fiction

Alex Raffi

Americans gesture a lot! Do you know what they mean? American Gestures illustrates more than 125 common gestures in close-up and in context, along with an explanation of how and when to use each gesture. Sections on obscene gestures and impolite actions show what to avoid. Speak American with both hands. It's fun!

American Gestures

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Advanced Reasoning Forum

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