Pat Achilles (97 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Step into a city where winter feels endless, patience is tested, and a tiny garden becomes the beginning of something extraordinary. In a quiet space, between brick walls and busy streets, hope waits just beneath the soil, ready to surprise anyone willing to look a little closer. When spirited city girl, Dory Oslo longs for spring, color, and the joy of being outside, her mother suggests planting a small garden together. Dory loves the idea--but waiting for things to grow is harder than she ever imagined. When nothing seems to happen, she does what any determined child might do; she tries to help in her own creative, funny, and completely unexpected ways. What begins as a simple gardening project soon turns into a whimsical adventure filled with imagination, gentle humor, and moments of wonder. As Dory's efforts unfold, the ordinary city around her starts to feel just a little magical, pulling readers forward page-by-page. Children lean in with curiosity, eager to see what happens next, while grown-ups feel that familiar tug of 'just one more page.' At it's heart, The Upside-Down Gardener is a touching story about growth, change, and learning that some things can't be rushed. It supports emotional development by honoring impatience while gently guiding children toward resilience, kindness, and creative problem-solving. Playful surprises and dreamlike moments blend seamlessly with everyday life, creating a cozy, comforting tone that invites laughter, wonder, and connection. Be prepared for smiles, giggles, and requests to keep reading. This is a story that brings children and adults together, sparking conversations that linger long after the book is closed. Why readers love The Upside-Down Gardener: A quietly powerful story about patience, growth, and becoming more than you expectA world where imagination gently reshapes everyday momentsIllustrations that invite lingering, looking closer, and feeling moreA read-aloud experience that turns into shared silence, smiles, and connectionA story families discover--and then never quite forgetA Females in Fiction Award-Winner. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Step into a city where winter feels endless, patience is tested, and a tiny garden becomes the beginning of something extraordinary. In a quiet space, between brick walls and busy streets, hope waits just beneath the soil, ready to surprise anyone willing to look a little closer. When spirited city girl, Dory Oslo longs for spring, color, and the joy of being outside, her mother suggests planting a small garden together. Dory loves the idea--but waiting for things to grow is harder than she ever imagined. When nothing seems to happen, she does what any determined child might do; she tries to help in her own creative, funny, and completely unexpected ways. What begins as a simple gardening project soon turns into a whimsical adventure filled with imagination, gentle humor, and moments of wonder. As Dory's efforts unfold, the ordinary city around her starts to feel just a little magical, pulling readers forward page-by-page. Children lean in with curiosity, eager to see what happens next, while grown-ups feel that familiar tug of 'just one more page.' At it's heart, The Upside-Down Gardener is a touching story about growth, change, and learning that some things can't be rushed. It supports emotional development by honoring impatience while gently guiding children toward resilience, kindness, and creative problem-solving. Playful surprises and dreamlike moments blend seamlessly with everyday life, creating a cozy, comforting tone that invites laughter, wonder, and connection. Be prepared for smiles, giggles, and requests to keep reading. This is a story that brings children and adults together, sparking conversations that linger long after the book is closed. Why readers love The Upside-Down Gardener: A quietly powerful story about patience, growth, and becoming more than you expectA world where imagination gently reshapes everyday momentsIllustrations that invite lingering, looking closer, and feeling moreA read-aloud experience that turns into shared silence, smiles, and connectionA story families discover--and then never quite forgetA Females in Fiction Award-Winner. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Pat Achilles (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Step into a city where winter feels endless, patience is tested, and a tiny garden becomes the beginning of something extraordinary. In a quiet space, between brick walls and busy streets, hope waits just beneath the soil, ready to surprise anyone willing to look a little closer. When spirited city girl, Dory Oslo longs for spring, color, and the joy of being outside, her mother suggests planting a small garden together. Dory loves the idea--but waiting for things to grow is harder than she ever imagined. When nothing seems to happen, she does what any determined child might do; she tries to help in her own creative, funny, and completely unexpected ways. What begins as a simple gardening project soon turns into a whimsical adventure filled with imagination, gentle humor, and moments of wonder. As Dory's efforts unfold, the ordinary city around her starts to feel just a little magical, pulling readers forward page-by-page. Children lean in with curiosity, eager to see what happens next, while grown-ups feel that familiar tug of 'just one more page.' At it's heart, The Upside-Down Gardener is a touching story about growth, change, and learning that some things can't be rushed. It supports emotional development by honoring impatience while gently guiding children toward resilience, kindness, and creative problem-solving. Playful surprises and dreamlike moments blend seamlessly with everyday life, creating a cozy, comforting tone that invites laughter, wonder, and connection. Be prepared for smiles, giggles, and requests to keep reading. This is a story that brings children and adults together, sparking conversations that linger long after the book is closed. Why readers love The Upside-Down Gardener: A quietly powerful story about patience, growth, and becoming more than you expectA world where imagination gently reshapes everyday momentsIllustrations that invite lingering, looking closer, and feeling moreA read-aloud experience that turns into shared silence, smiles, and connectionA story families discover--and then never quite forgetA Females in Fiction Award-Winner. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Step into a city where winter feels endless, patience is tested, and a tiny garden becomes the beginning of something extraordinary. In a quiet space, between brick walls and busy streets, hope waits just beneath the soil, ready to surprise anyone willing to look a little closer. When spirited city girl, Dory Oslo longs for spring, color, and the joy of being outside, her mother suggests planting a small garden together. Dory loves the idea--but waiting for things to grow is harder than she ever imagined. When nothing seems to happen, she does what any determined child might do; she tries to help in her own creative, funny, and completely unexpected ways. What begins as a simple gardening project soon turns into a whimsical adventure filled with imagination, gentle humor, and moments of wonder. As Dory's efforts unfold, the ordinary city around her starts to feel just a little magical, pulling readers forward page-by-page. Children lean in with curiosity, eager to see what happens next, while grown-ups feel that familiar tug of 'just one more page.' At it's heart, The Upside-Down Gardener is a touching story about growth, change, and learning that some things can't be rushed. It supports emotional development by honoring impatience while gently guiding children toward resilience, kindness, and creative problem-solving. Playful surprises and dreamlike moments blend seamlessly with everyday life, creating a cozy, comforting tone that invites laughter, wonder, and connection. Be prepared for smiles, giggles, and requests to keep reading. This is a story that brings children and adults together, sparking conversations that linger long after the book is closed. Why readers love The Upside-Down Gardener: A quietly powerful story about patience, growth, and becoming more than you expectA world where imagination gently reshapes everyday momentsIllustrations that invite lingering, looking closer, and feeling moreA read-aloud experience that turns into shared silence, smiles, and connectionA story families discover--and then never quite forgetA Females in Fiction Award-Winner. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. It happens to the best of us. On a day like any other, you look in the mirror and find a cranky, worn-out, middle-aged woman staring back at you. A woman who is firmly strapped into a giant pair of GRANY PANTIES. Yes, aging is inevitable, but looking, and acting, like your grandma is not. So join Mary Fran Bontempo and learn a new set of Commandments that will enable you to avoid the Granny Panties and love life in the middle years. You'll laugh, learn a few things and with any luck, bid a permanent goodbye to GRANY PANTIES and the old hag in the mirror. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Pat Achilles (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Pat Achilles (illustrator).

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. It happens to the best of us. On a day like any other, you look in the mirror and find a cranky, worn-out, middle-aged woman staring back at you. A woman who is firmly strapped into a giant pair of GRANY PANTIES. Yes, aging is inevitable, but looking, and acting, like your grandma is not. So join Mary Fran Bontempo and learn a new set of Commandments that will enable you to avoid the Granny Panties and love life in the middle years. You'll laugh, learn a few things and with any luck, bid a permanent goodbye to GRANY PANTIES and the old hag in the mirror. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Condition: acceptable. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Pat Achilles (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Perfect Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Pat Achilles (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail. Pat Achilles (illustrator).…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Pat Achilles (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy . Book 1. Paperback edition. Inscribed by author on inside front cover. Owner's name on rear cover. Pat Achilles (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Achilles, Pat (illustrator).