Bøger af Rachael Smith

Sixteen year-old Isabella has been granted early admission to the prestigious University of Oxford. Academically gifted, but severely lacking in social skills, she finds navigating the hallowed halls a trial she can''t study her way out of. Mixing with older students, and struggling to find her place, she sets her heart on the coveted summer internship with her hero, Professor MacLeod. While wondering how to get the letter of recommendation she needs to be considered, she accidentally drops an exhibit from a museum she''s visiting in her bag and Blodwen, the Witch from the Bottle enters her life] Aimed at a young adult audience, and exploring themes of friendship, growing up, and finding your place in the world, Isabella & Blodwen is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt alone and that the world is against them.

'I love [Rachael's] comics - human, humane, funny and always surprising.' Chris Addison, comedian and director of VeepAfter going through a breakup and attempting to get on with her new, single life, award-winning comic-creator and author of Quarantine Comix, Rachael Smith, found solace in documenting her experiences through comic strips.Stand in Your Power, which follows on from where Wired Up Wrong left off, takes on the universal yet highly personal topics of loneliness, friendship, depression, love, figuring out who you are and moving on, among many others.Always extremely relatable, this collection, which was previously shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print award, has Rachael's trademark warmth, honesty and humour.

A week-to-view journal that teaches you how to draw your very own autobiographical comics in one panel a day. With tips and tricks to teach you the basics of drawing comics, and prompts to help encourage mindfulness, Snippets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to combine creativity with self-care.

The highly-anticipated third installment of Rachael Smith's award-winning auto-bio comics'Rachael Smith's trademark bittersweet, funny and very personal comics make for the perfect chronicle of the weird times we've been living through. They are funny and sad and relatable and wise.' Chris Addison, comedian and director of Veep'It's no wonder people respond strongly to Rachael's work. Brave is a term people like to bandy around about personal comics, but it's appropriate sometimes. The real wonder of her work is the easy comic touch.' Kate Beaton, author of Hark! A VagrantAt age ten, Rachael Smith was going to group meetings to help her handle her dad's alcoholism. After his death, trying to manage her grief, she found herself with her own problematic relationship with alcohol. From the award-winning author of Quarantine Comix, Wired Up Wrong and Stand in Your Power, this is another extremely honest and relatable auto-bio comic shining a light on the realities of mental health with humour, warmth and insight. Rufus the cat (recent star of a New Yorker cartoon) and Barky, the giant black dog inside her head, are returning characters fans of Rachael Smith will be heartened to be reunited with.

Help kids ages 3 to 5 learn to write their numbersThis top choice in tracing books for preschool and kindergarten kids is bursting with opportunities to trace both numerals and number names, from zero to 20. Fun activities help reinforce what kids are learning and allow them to practice their pen control.Go beyond other tracing books for kids with:Room to practice—Discover lots of space for kids to trace their numerals and number names.Ways to play—Make it a joy to learn with a variety of activities, like path following, mazes, and more.Colorful designs—Keep kids engaged with pages featuring adorable and brightly colored images.This standout among tracing books for kids ages 3-5 is the ideal primer for getting your little one started with numbers.

From Alligator to Zebra—a trace-to-write alphabet book for kids ages 3 to 5 Set your preschooler up for reading and writing success with activities that let them trace letters and words while building motor skills and having fun! My First Alphabet Tracing Workbook is full of animal-themed tracing and coloring exercises, plus lots of space for your 3 to 5-year-old to practice. Whether they're just getting started or practicing existing skills, this unique alphabet tracing workbook can build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning. Your child will start by exploring simple puzzles to practice deliberate movement, and then trace individual capital and lowercase letters before stringing them together into words. When they need a break, there are plenty of adorable animals to color in this beautifully designed alphabet tracing workbook. My First Alphabet Tracing Workbook includes: An alphabet zoo—Discover an animal picture to color next to each letter, helping your little one associate the alphabet with familiar sounds and words. Build coordination—This comprehensive alphabet tracing workbook helps your child develop motor skills with activities that focus on following straight lines, curves, and zigzags. Put it all together—Invite your child to exercise their new knowledge by tracing short words that help improve their reading and writing skills. Help your little one learn letters and practice pen control the fun way with My First Alphabet Tracing Workbook.

Explore the wonderful world of wild cats—an encyclopedia for kids ages 7 to 10 Did you know that wild cats can be found on every continent except Antarctica? That's right—there's a whole world of wild cats to discover in this standout among animal facts books for kids! The Big Book of Wild Cats is packed with life-like illustrations, colorful photos, and fascinating facts about wild cats. Everything animal facts books for kids should be, this book has in-depth information about all 37 species of wild cats. Discover details about each one's appearance, habitat, social structure, hunting habits, and how they raise their young. Whether you're writing a school report or just want to learn about wild cats, you'll have a roaring good time with The Big Book of Wild Cats. All animal facts books for kids should include: Cats by continent—Unlike other animal facts books for kids, this one has illustrated maps showing which wild cats live on each continent around the globe. Endangered cats—Find out ways you can do your part to help endangered wild cats like tigers and snow leopards. Helpful definitions—Discover an easy-to-understand glossary for some of the more advanced words in this exciting choice among animal facts books for kids. Bring the excitement of wild cats into your own home (safely!) with facts and pictures you won't find in other animal facts books for kids. The Big Book of Wild Cats has it all!

Color animals and learn the alphabet for kids ages 3 to 5 It's easy to learn letters when each one stands for the name of an adorable animal! This preschool coloring book is packed with charming, age-appropriate alphabet illustrations accompanied by fun animal facts. Two full pages for each letter give kids time to absorb new knowledge while playing with color, lines, and shapes. The oversized pictures in this animal coloring book are easy for little fingers to decorate with big, colorful strokes. A is for Animals! Preschool Coloring Book includes: An alphabet to color—Filling in each patterned letter helps reinforce the ABCs. One letter, one animal—From A to Z, every letter in this preschool coloring book has an illustration of a familiar (or unusual!) creature. Fascinating facts—Did you know every dog's nose print is unique? Go beyond other coloring books for kids with fun facts that bring the drawings to life in their imagination. Help little animal lovers learn the alphabet, and have fun, with this delightful preschool coloring book.

A new graphic memoir, from the award-winning author of Quarantine Comix.Hoping to better understand her own brain, award-winning comic-creator Rachael Smith set about documenting her experiences and struggles with anxiety and depression through comic strips.The resulting book, Wired Up Wrong, is both educating and entertaining, holding a mirror up to all the flattering and unflattering aspects of mental health.Featuring Rufus the cat, Barky, a giant black dog who lives inside her head, and two tiny, imaginary game-show hosts, Comedy Women in Print-shortlisted Rachael Smith's work is at times light-hearted, others heart-breaking, but always brave and honest.

'Funny and sad and relatable and wise - Rachael Smith's Quarantine Comix are like the hug from a friend you didn't know you needed.' Chris Addison An award-winning graphic memoir of lockdown life,Quarantine Comixis a funny, tender, heartfelt and insightful look at isolation.Written and drawn every day during the 2020 lockdown and shared online with #QuarantineComix, 2020 Comedy Women in Print-shortlisted Rachael Smith's delightful comics helped people who were isolated all over the world to feel connected.At times laugh-out-loud funny, at others bitter-sweet, philosophical or downright silly, this collection of 200 drawings tells the story of one woman overcoming loneliness and self-doubt with exquisite, wry humour and raw honesty.During a time when many feel anxious and apart from loved ones, Quarantine Comix offers relief in shared experiences.Praise for Stand in Your Power, shortlisted for the 2020 Comedy Women in Print prize:'Funny, fierce, poignant and reaches the lonely inside us all' Helen Lederer'Rachael uses humour to address her mental health and she does that successfully.' Jen Brister'The tone is self-deprecating - she takes a sad situation and creates an invitation to laugh at it.' Hannah Berry, UK Comics Laureate 2019-21'The execution is one to admire' Janet Ellis'Animportant subject turned into pages of visual pathos' Nicola Streeton, LDComics