Flippy The Frog

These delightful board books have colourful, soft, fleecy feet attached to their covers. The feet contain jingle bells and each story features a jingle-jangle element, so children can join in as they follow the story.

According to countless engagement surveys and polls, the majority of employees today want to feel more valued and to contribute in more meaningful ways. The results of disengagement are devastating: Top talent is considering or acting on their exit plan. Employees who remain are blocked from giving their talents, passions, and virtues to their workplace. Organizations are failing to satisfy their customers and are missing opportunities to innovate and keep their business viable. It doesn't have to be this way. In this book, based on their new recognition approach, FROGTM – Forever Recognize Others' Greatness – Sarah McVanel and Brenda Zalter-Minden show what happens when leaders and employees pay close attention to the essential greatness within themselves and one another: - Employees, no matter what their skill set and across every industry, are motivated to leverage their skills and passion - Teams flourish - Top talent is retained - And the mission of the organization is achieved Using numerous examples of success from their consulting work, the authors call for a revolutionary approach to recognition that: - Is solution-focused, affirming what is already working for each and every person rather than emphasizing failures and problems - Imagines best possible scenarios for individuals, teams, and organizations - Sets a strengths-based plan for individuals, with clear next steps - Becomes a continuous process in which everyone contributes to the humanity of their workplace one positive intent at a time

When FlipFlop tries to cross the bridge to join her friends, she runs into the Bully Frogs Gruff. Those bullies threaten to eat FlipFlop if she tries to cross! Even though those gruff, tough, and buff Bully Frogs scare FlipFlop, she's determined to pass. Can she outwit them all and make some new friends?

This study of early sound shorts begins with an explanation of the development of sound motion pictures in Hollywood by such influential companies as Warner Bros. and Fox, with an emphasis on short subjects, leading up to the first few months when all of the major studios were capable of producing them. The next chapters discuss the impact on other mass entertainments, the development of audible news reels and other non-fiction shorts, as well as the origins of animated sound subjects. A comprehensive list of pre–1932 American–made shorts completes the volume.

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. These lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps. The flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.