{"title":"Leland James","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"longberrys-leap-paperback","title":"Longberry's Leap - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Longberry's Leap\" by Leland James, an internationally acclaimed poet, is a wonderful book of poetry for children, with 32 beautiful color illustrations by Anne Zimanski. It is the story of a young girl's adventure into the world of imagination and her imaginative reconciliation with the uninspired kingdom from where she took the leap to discover the unknown. Imagination leads to insight as well as delight. It is a suitable read for children as young as six and may be read by many ten to thirteen-year-olds. The book is written in rhyming couplets, with word play enjoyable for both children and adults. Tools for parents who wish to build their child's vocabulary through the story are included. A companion booklet for teachers and parents who wish to use the book for instruction in poetic craft, with definitions and a complete metrical scan, is available as a PDF download from Little Red Tree Publishing at no cost. www.littleredtree.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51447328604383,"sku":"9781935656470","price":30.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/e9N0eO_Jq19781935656470.webp?v=1790240003"},{"product_id":"the-little-red-book-of-wordplay-with-perspicacious-the-cat-paperback","title":"The Little Red Book of Wordplay: -with Perspicacious the Cat - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Little Red Book of Wordplay: --with Perspicacious the Cat\" by Leland James is a book of words for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWords, figures of speech in particular, are fun! Alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, idiom ....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy not present these to young people as enjoyment, not as academic exercises with definitions to be memorized, regurgitated, and forgotten. \u003cem\u003eWordplay with Perspicacious \u003c\/em\u003easks the question, and answers it: make words fun, and let the learning come along for the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each figure of speech\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis presented in a stanza or two of poetry crafted by internationally acclaimed poet, Leland James. The verse introduces the figure of speech, with clever (wordplay) examples. Each figure of speech is supported by illustrations, whimsically capturing the figure of speech, in illustrations by Anne Zimanski (highly lauded illustrator of Leland James' earlier children's' books, \u003cem\u003eLongberry's Leap\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Mice Christmas, \u003c\/em\u003eboth also from Little Red Tree Publishing). Vocabulary is presented alongside the poetry, for exploring new good-tasting words. Examples from literature and song lyrics come next, followed by a \"Perspicacious Challenge,\" a word play exercise. Use of the book in mentoring young persons is discussed in an author's note prefacing the book. The book has been extensively tested with young people during its writing by Leland James who does poetry readings for young and old on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The primary goal of the book is instilling the joy of words, as the quote from Robert Frost at the beginning of the book says: \" ... all the fun's in how you say a thing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Here's the flavor of the book, from the introduction: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWordplay is not like building with blocks, \/more like hopscotch, or the tying of knots;\/Or filling your pockets with exquisite rocks;\/Or guessing how many a beetle has spots....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExquisite, \u003c\/em\u003ea \u003cem\u003etasty\u003c\/em\u003e word, is singled out and defined in the context of the verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eexquisite [ik-skwiz-it]: a specially high level of beauty, The pearl necklace is exquisite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe comprehension of definitions and vocabulary were tested during piloting of the book, and happily, they did in most cases \"come along for the ride.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51451135885535,"sku":"9781935656586","price":30.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/eIWmiFEFGE9781935656586.webp?v=1790268740"},{"product_id":"a-mice-christmas-at-valeries-place-paperback","title":"A Mice Christmas: -At Valerie's Place - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A Mice Christmas\" by Leland James, is a delightful story in poetic form for children about a group of mice spending a wonderful Christmas at Valerie's Place. Beautiful illustrations capture the joy and happiness of the mice until Valerie returns with Boris the cat. All ends well as they sing Merry Christmas to Valerie and scurry away before she put Boris down on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51451565080799,"sku":"9781935656524","price":26.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/K13UF-XDxM9781935656524.webp?v=1790272410"},{"product_id":"enworld-an-encapsulated-future-paperback","title":"EnWorld: An Encapsulated Future - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"James' novel, a blend of speculative fiction, satire, and thought experiment, explores themes of identity and morality. . . . James' literary loop-the-loops result in a fun, brainy read. Entertaining and inventive storytelling.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Kirkus Review (Received \"Get it\" Verdict)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA World Ruled by Algorithms and Ambition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom his palatial Lexington Avenue office, Satan recruits one of his up-and-coming devils to play a role in his ultimate masterpiece: EnWorld, a giant utopian dome, a world where freedom is traded for the promise of perfection, and individuality is crushed by the relentless march of progress. Inside, data-obsessed leaders manipulate every aspect of life. The perfect environment and social order are in place. Or so it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Tre-the Phantom Girl-reemerges from an initial defeat, the EnWorld order is thrown into question. Her rebellion shakes even Stephen the Third, the last clone of EnWorld's tyrannical founder, now torn between his predecessor's legacy and a budding sense of guilt. Tre's defiance awakens dormant memories of a freer past, triggering a roller coaster chain of events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA searing satire and a rallying cry, \u003cem\u003eEnWorld\u003c\/em\u003e exposes the seductive dangers of totalitarianism in the modern age and the fragile line between good and evil. For fans of Orwell, Huxley, and Bradbury, \u003cem\u003eEnWorld\u003c\/em\u003e pushes further into a future that mankind must avoid. As Orwell said, \"Don't let it happen.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eEnWorld\u003c\/em\u003e is a seamless extension of the poetry of Leland James. It is stunningly creative, philosophically expansive, and has dense language and sophisticated story lines, drawing you into an all-embracing examination of morality, reality, and the power of fiction. I highly recommend this book.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Michael Linnard, MCSD, editor, Little Red Tree Publishing, LLC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Leland James' \u003cem\u003eEnWorld\u003c\/em\u003e is a richly philosophical dystopian [novel] . . . an allegory of manipulation and power, demonstrating how history can be rewritten, free will can be undermined, and ideology can be used as a weapon. . . . James' prose is incisive yet engaging, combining harsh social commentary with an immersive narrative. 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