Who Will Fix My Heart?
Grief, sadness and other big emotions can be hard for any child. It can also be difficult for parents to know how to support those big feelings.This book tells a story of how "the fixers" inside of each of us take us on a journey through grief and sadness when we are faced with the hard things of life, and how joy, strength, and hope can meet us on the other side of that journey.
Why Me? Positive Verse for Loss & Sadness
Why Me? Positive Verse for Loss and Sadness eloquently guides both young and old readers through life's sometimes catastrophic events. Using poetic free verse, Phebe Phillips leads her readers into awareness that each of us is special and that indeed, each of us is loved.Why Me? is designed to bring words of comfort to those affected by life-changing events such as a death, the heart-breaking loss of a pet, a change in family structure, or one of life's many challenges and disappointments.Beautifully illustrated in chalk pastels, Phebe frees each reader to use their own imagination as she weaves her story to include diverse portrayals of ethnicity and gender while using animals in human form. Many illustrations hold a deeper meaning than what may be seen upon first glance, such as in the illustration for "Sometimes things leave..." which represents the ladder to the sky as a DNA double helix marked with hydrogen bonds.This story was originally created at the suggestion of the Dallas Chapter of the American Red Cross to address positively the hard subjects of loss and sadness. Since its beginning 4000 copies have been placed in the ARC's Emergency Response Vehicles for distribution to those in need of comforting words. Why Me? is appropriate for all ages, and is also available in Spanish.
God's Story to the Nations
This Bible storying initiative was born out of God's leading, years of missiological research, and the necessity to make God's Story available to Indigenous tribal peoples who do not have the ability to read. You are invited to explore the beginning of God's story through this illustrated journey of Genesis chapters 1 through 11. In God's Story, you can gain insight about creation-not only that there is a Creator but also that He loves us and made us His prized possessions, created in His very image! Each narrative tells the truth of God's Word contained in the Book of Genesis and is accompanied by a commentary to help shed light on what is occurring and help you see the significance of each part of God's story. Be equipped with the truth so that you will be able to recall and share God's Story with others.Go.Partner.Equip International (www.gopartnerequip.org)
Growing Up Powerful
The Confidence Code for Girls meets The Care & Keeping of You in this bold, bighearted book about growing up with unshakable confidence. Puberty comes with a lot of changes for girls today. There's the thrilling stuff: making friends, discovering their superpowers, and finding their voices. Then there are the not-so-fun parts: body changes, school stress, and totally understandable social anxiety. It's enough to make a Rebel Girl's head spin! That's where we come in. Filled with helpful advice, Q&As between experts and girls around the world, and fun quizzes, Growing Up Powerful has the inside scoop on all things girlhood, and gives tweens and teens the tools they need to become their most confident selves.
Shield of Love
Shield of Love is a collection of simple and comforting prayers designed to help children feel protected and secure in their daily lives. Written with five-year-olds in mind, these prayers are short and easy to remember, perfect for little ones who may feel scared or uncertain about the world around them.Each prayer in Shield of Love is focused on helping children feel the loving embrace of God's protective shield.With delightful illustrations and a message of faith and hope, Shield of Love is a must-have for any family looking to instill a sense of peace and security in their young children. Whether read together as a family or used as a personal prayer guide, these simple and powerful prayers will provide comfort and reassurance for kids of all ages.
Early Self-Regard
What if you could examine your Self in an inspirational way? What if you saw art and words together and were inspired to live a happier life. We all believe the voice in our head, so tell it what to focus on. My books encourage us to imagine and anticipate a better Self, community, and world.The purpose of writing the books started out as simply making a book for my grandchildren but quickly turned into something else. It turned into a book aimed at our mindset and how we view the world around our selves.
God's Story to the Nations
This Bible storying initiative was born out of God's leading, years of missiological research, and the necessity to make God's Story available to Indigenous tribal peoples who do not have the ability to read. You are invited to explore the beginning of God's story through this illustrated journey of Genesis chapters 1 through 11. In God's Story, you can gain insight about creation-not only that there is a Creator but also that He loves us and made us His prized possessions, created in His very image! Each narrative tells the truth of God's Word contained in the Book of Genesis and is accompanied by a commentary to help shed light on what is occurring and help you see the significance of each part of God's story. Be equipped with the truth so that you will be able to recall and share God's Story with others.Go.Partner.Equip International (www.gopartnerequip.org)
Papaw
When Judy's paternal grandfather passes away, her youngest son has trouble making sense of the event. To help him deal with this loss, Judy tells him about picking berries, squirrel hunting, and many more stories of her grandfather when she was a little girl.
Nuestra Piel: Una Primera Conversaci籀n Sobre La Raza
This groundbreaking title in the First Conversations series is now available in Spanish! Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud picture book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. 癒Este innovador t穩tulo de la colecci籀n Primeras conversaciones est獺 ahora disponible en espa簽ol! Esta colecci籀n de 獺lbumes ilustrados para leer en voz alta est獺 basada en investigaciones que revelan que, desde la primera infancia, se debe conversar con los ni簽os sobre la raza, el g矇nero, el consentimiento y una visi籀n positiva del cuerpo, y ofrece a los adultos la oportunidad de iniciar esas importantes conversaciones de una manera informada y segura, y con el apoyo necesario. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. This first book in the series begins the conversation on race, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion. Estos 獺lbumes ilustrados, enfocados en temas espec穩ficos y desarrollados por expertos en las 獺reas de primera infancia y activismo contra la injusticia, ofrecen un leguaje claro y concreto, e im獺genes atractivas que los ni簽os entender獺n y los adultos podr獺n aprovechar para ampliar la conversaci籀n. Los ni簽os observan y cuestionan con avidez lo que sucede a su alrededor. Los adultos, en contraste, suelen acallar o posponer las conversaciones sobre temas complicados porque les cuesta saber por d籀nde empezar. Hay investigaciones que demuestran que el hablar sobre asuntos como la raza y el g矇nero desde los dos a簽os de edad no solo ayuda a los ni簽os a entender lo que ven sino que incrementa su autoconocimiento y autoestima y los ayuda a reconocer y confrontar cuestiones injustas, como la discriminaci籀n y los prejuicios. Este primer libro de la colecci籀n inicia la conversaci籀n sobre la raza con una aproximaci籀n provista de apoyo que tiene en cuenta tanto al ni簽o como al adulto. Bellas ilustraciones acompa簽an el texto, simple e interactivo; y al final se ofrecen recursos e ideas adicionales para ampliar la conversaci籀n.
Wepa
Introduce your little ones to wepa, or what is better known medically as ADHD, in both English and Spanish!A 2023 Best Book for Kids, New York Public LibraryHer mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Abuela says that's nonsense. Mia Emilia Lucia Renata simply has too much wepa! In this case, wepa is a metaphor for Mia's fire, her energy, or what is better known medically as ADHD, and how it's often misunderstood by family and loved ones.Mia tries to bottle up her wepa, but no matter how hard she tries, she can't contain it. With a bit of inspiration from Abuela and her friends, Mia discovers the perfect place to release her wepa. A place where her wepa is celebrated and isn't too much.Parents will celebrate the wepa behind this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it helps the reader develop an understanding of ADHD and how to encouarge little ones to feel connected with a supportive community.
I Am... I Can...
What if you could examine your Self in an inspirational way? What if you saw art and words together and were inspired to live a happier life. We all believe the voice in our head, so tell it what to focus on. My books encourage us to imagine and anticipate a better Self, community, and world.The purpose of writing the books started out as simply making a book for my grandchildren but quickly turned into something else. It turned into a book aimed at our mindset and how we view the world around our selves.
Cruel to Kind
Concerned about the impact of bullying in schools?Cruel to Kind is a heartwarming children's book that teaches kindness, anti-bullying, and friendship.Perfect for boys aged 7 to 9, the story follows a new kid at school who is bullied on his first day. However, with the help of an upstander, the new kid and the bully become friends.What sets this book apart is its positive and empowering message. We want to encourage kids to stand up for what's right and make a difference in their community. The relatable characters, captivating story, and beautiful illustrations make "Cruel to Kind" a must-have addition to your child's book collection. This book is perfect for parents who are concerned about the impact of bullying on their child."Cruel to Kind" will inspire your child to be an upstander and put an end to bullying. Get your copy today and help make the world a kinder place, one act of kindness at a time.
A Sea Story
A Sea Story: A Childrens' Book About Death, is a wondrous, and magical explanation of what happens after we die. A tale all are sure to love, there is something for everyone. Filled with bright, beautiful imagery, the writing, and illustrations take you on a journey that both parents and children are sure to love.
Butterflies
About the BookButterflies is designed to help children understand and cope with death from a Christian perspective. What happens when someone passes and leaves his or her loved ones behind? When a caterpillar forms a cocoon, it emerges with a new body, new life, new beginning, and is unable to dwell any longer with the creatures on the earth. Likewise, when people die and go into their "cocoons," they wait to be transformed and received by Jesus.About the AuthorTru Faith was inspired to write Butterflies based upon a childhood fairytale told by her mother. A spiritual person who loves children, Faith teaches Sunday school at River of Life Worship Center, using the Bible to teach children through writing and crafts.
My Classroom
Join Rachel as she introduces us to 9 of her class-mates, all of whom have different brains. Rachel tells us a little bit about the following 9 brains: Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic, Intellectual disorder, Tourettes, ODD, Anxious, OCD, Neurotypical. If you are teaching your child about their different brain, this book is great to show them that they are not alone.. everyone's brain is different.
Reform
1485-1600 Protesting Protestants. Spiritual darkness had swept across the continent. Throughout the Christian lands of Europe, the clarity of God's grace given through Jesus Christ had dimmed. A system of human effort designed to achieve God's favor meant people were confused about Scripture, about salvation, and about the purpose of life. But in those dark times, light dawned. To rekindle the Church, a radical reformation was needed. Brave individuals challenged long-held teachings that had drifted from Scripture. Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Thomas Cranmer led movements of reformation in their nations. They called the church back to basics: the clear teaching of the Bible, to Christ, to faith, to grace, to life to the glory of God. Others, such as Patrick Hamilton, William Tyndale, and Lady Jane Grey, sought to continue this enterprise, sometimes at the cost of their lives. These bold Christians--called Protestants for their protest against the established and wayward Church practices of the day--sought to be faithful to Christ in their world and, in the process, they offered in a new world that endures today. The Risen Hope series is a narrative-driven journey through the history of the Church. Introducing key people and events from the last two thousand years, readers will be captivated by the fascinating stories and engaging style. Continuing the legacy of its predecessor, the History Lives series, the Risen Hope series is a breath of fresh air on the church history scene. Book 3 of 5.
In CHARGE of My Life
This book is about a young girl's childhood growing up discovering life through a DeafBlind lens. She faced many trials and struggles through shyness, feeling different, not fitting in, and low self-esteem to find her way. She realizes that she can get help and she's not alone, and that it's ok to have those types of feelings, through life's ups and downs. She proves herself time and time again with her determination and willpower. Her life experience helped her mature and become a better person with a huge caring heart. She wants to build interpersonal skills, and have healthy relationships, and be a better communicator with peers in more socially acceptable ways to not hurt others' feelings. She sees how the system fails, is unfair, and unequal to students with special needs and wants to encourage other students that are feeling lost or frustrated that we must be confident and shine. We are people, we have rights, we are smart, we can do what we set our mind and hearts out to achieve!
Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts
The sky is like a large blue tent stretched high above the sun, that floats and falls from end to end and warms till day is done. Psalm 19:5-6 Young hearts will cherish the sweet rhyme contained in Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts as they are gently guided to a closer relationship with God. From beginning to end, the colorful childlike illustrations bring the psalms to life and inspire children to hide God's Word in their hearts. Uniquely created for children ages 4-8, this book of scriptural poetry will inspire children to sing praises to God and help them understand and remember God's constant presence and powerful promises. And, for parents who want to lead their growing children to the original Bible psalms, they are included at the end.
Queen Elizabeth II
Princess Elizabeth never expected to be Queen. But when she was ten, her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated and everything changed... Her father took over as King, but after 15 years on the throne, he died. So when she was just 25 years old, Elizabeth was crowned Queen and became the longest-serving monarch in British history.This inspiring children's biography of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) chronicles key moments in her life. It also highlights her Christian faith, in particular what she has said in her Christmas Day speeches.Young children will learn more about the incredible life and faith of Britain's longest-serving monarch and they will be inspired about the great things they can do for God.Suitable for children aged 4-7.
Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus introduces little ones to the one of the most timeless, enduring anthems of the Christian faith in a fun and colorful way. Robert Lowry's eloquent ode to our Savior's lifesaving work on the cross contains powerful promises for small children to grasp as they grow in their knowledge and trust of Jesus. Now little ones can experience the comfort and reassurance of this Christian classic for the first time. The lyrics are paired with whimsical watercolor art that celebrates the joy and wonder of God's world. In the back of the book, you'll find the sheet music and lyrics. Hymns for Little Ones is a series of creative and colorful board books that introduce young children to the most inspiring and influential Christian anthems of all time. Little ones will learn powerful truths about God through these classic songs.
The Self-Love Journal for Teen Girls
A Self-Love Journal full of fun and empowering exercises that she'll absolutely love!Do you struggle with accepting yourself for who you are? Are you ashamed of your body?Firstly Girl, hold up! You're amazing. And secondly, you could use a real dose of self-love.You're not alone, you know. Low self-esteem and poor body image are struggles that most young women face. Did you know 7 in 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don't measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school, and relationships with friends and family members?Want to gain some valuable and sustainable tools to learn how to love your mind, body, and soul and take better care of yourself?It's all here in our "SELF-LOVE JOURNAL FOR TEEN GIRLS."Here are a few things you can expect to learn: To Be More Self-Aware: You can't love someone you don't know. So get to know yourself on a deeper level with over 23 Activities and four free-write journaling pages.To Show Yourself More Love: Learn how to identify negative self-talk and crush it before it becomes a nuisance. Use the Self-Compassion Check to see if you are too harsh on yourself [pg. 62]That You Are Worthy of Love: You're a lot more lovable than you think, and we'll show you through a series of exercises meant to highlight your strengths, achievements, and recent compliments from others.How to Take your Health Seriously: Living in survival mode and not giving yourself the gift of self-care can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety. That's why self-care is so important. How Healthy do you think you are? Use the quiz on page 49 to find out. Create a Self-Care schedule that you'll actually follow through with on page 83.How to Set Yourself up for Success with a Growth Mindset: You've got a long life ahead of you. Learn how to use what you've learned to be a more compassionate and loving person, now and in the days to come. Analyze your fears with the "Letting Go of Fears" exercise-[page 141], and feel more confident after completing "Rocks my Confidence" [page 140]Start your self-love journey today with this fun and engaging journal!
25 Things Every Tween Needs To Know
Are you the parent or grandparent of a tweenager?Do you work with tweens (youth ages 10- 12)?25 Things Every Tween Needs To Know is a book of positive life tips written to help tweens stay on the right track and take positive charge of their lives instead of blindly following the crowd or blindly following negative trends.Each chapter is two pages and about a 1-Minute read. But, don't be fooled by the brevity of the chapters, because each chapter contains a positive life tip for lifelong success and personal growth. So why a personal-growth book for tweens? Simple, to provide tweens with simple tips to make smart decisions now and in the future to put their lives on a positive track. Truth is ...Youth need as many avenues as possible to learn how to make good decisions & sidestep as much negativity as possible so that they can develop the right tools to successfully progress in life ...now and in the future.If you are a parent or grandparent, read the book with your tween. Use the life skills tips as a springboard for talking to your tween about goals, good study habits, decision making and other important issues. If you work with tweens use this book as a springboard to reinforce social-emotional learning.
Affirmed by God
An inspirational book targeting Christian readers, especially girls. It promotes powerful, purposeful, and positive affirmations. These are rooted in God's promises for life and meant to strengthen the reader's faith.
Zach and the Hole in One
Zach was born with Down syndrome. While many may disregard him because of his disability, Zach lives life to the fullest. In fact, Zach has more joy, more love, and more faith than nearly anyone else I know, paired with astounding accomplishments. I wrote this book to share Zach's life. I want to empower those with special needs and encourage their parents. I want readers to understand that people with special needs aren't so different from everyone else. Most importantly, I want to show that people with special needs are designed by God with a purpose, and you are too.
THE ABC's OF GOD
I have three grandchildren, all boys, with the third one, Jameson, soon to be born in September, God willing. I had developed a bond with my two oldest, Jackson and Jetson Harris, and was intentional about influencing them with the love of Jesus Christ. I wanted to create precious memories for them, like I tried to do with their mom and uncle. I took them outside to look for pine cones, looking for cicadas, running around in the grass, throwing balls around. Or sitting on the couch watching Veggie Tales and Paw Patrol, giving them TIME with Papa. But most importantly, I made time to introduce to them, who God is as their Creator, and their Savior Jesus Christ. I know the importance of it, to plant those seeds in them while their young. My gang life ended with me being suicidal, and God brought to my mind a memory of God's word, the holy bible, that literally saved my life. When I had lost all hope and meaning in my life, God saw fit to reveal Himself through the memory of His word. This was my driving force to writing this book. So when my daughter decided to move to Arkansas, I wanted to maintain that influence. I bought a notebook, and God gave me an idea to do a devotional for my grandsons, and have my daughter read it to them. I ended up mailing it to her. She called and said, "Dad, I love it! You should make it available to other kids to. I prayed about it, and the result is, The ABC's of God. I hope it blesses you and your family as well. God be with you. My name is Eric M. West, born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. I moved to Watts, California in 1973. I accepted Jesus Christ as an eight year old, but when I was eleven, the pressures of inner-city project life led me to join the Grape St. Watts Crip gang at age twelve. Eight years later God chose to rescue me from that violent world, where I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. A year later I enrolled in World Impact's Christian Leadership Training Center in Florence, Kansas, and graduated in 1988. I spent two years on their staff in Wichita, Kansas, working with kids and families. I married my wife Andrea in 1991, a math teacher, and we have two young adult children together, Ashley & Isaiah. I have three grandsons, Jackson, Jetson, and Jameson. I work in Maintenance at Central Christian Church in Wichita, for twenty-three years. I'm the author of From Crip To Christ: Change From The Inside Out, and I've been featured on Pacific Garden Mission's radio theatre program, UNSHACKLED.
ABCs of Life
Experience these short bible stories through the life of the main character Tamika. Tamika is encountering situations that are teaching her how to be a Christian at a young age. Your child will learn a practical lesson that is associated with each letter of the alphabet. Follow Tamika from A to Z as she learns how to keep a good Attitude, Believe in God, build Character, find her Destiny and much, much more. Bennie Brown, the author has compiled the letters and identified the words so that any child can easily remember the lesson and the word.It has taken over 20 years to combine the material in a basic format as a foundation for young people to apply and practice for the rest of their lives.There are scriptures and phrases throughout the book that will make teaching the principles of the bible fun for boys and girls. Perfect for bedtime or Sunday School.
Young, Gifted and Doing It
Being a teenager during today's times is filled with many choices and challenges. that's where this book, Young, Gifted & Doing It comes in. As a teenager, you are at a critical point in your life in that the decisions you make today can have long term and even lifetime consequences. There's no question that the pressure's on. But despite the challenges that lie ahead of you, you can make it. Believe it or not, there are thousands of teenagers just like you who are on the right track taking positive charge of their lives. Despite what some people think or what the media tries to make you believe, you are not destined to become a statistic for the six o'clock news. You were genetically coded for greatness. You can do and be anything that you set your mind to. If you make the decision to stay on the right track and work towards your goals, you will be a success. Why? Because the most important factor in your success is your determination to succeed. This book was written to serve as your success guide. It will motivate, inspire and challenge you to do what you need to do to become successful in every area of your life - school, work, family, friends and the pursuit of your dreams. Young, Gifted and Doing It provides you with fifty-two power moves that you can make each week in order to: get your self-esteem into high gear, get along better with your parents, choose friends wisely, go after your goals, develop smart money management habits, make good decisions, take control of the things that can get in the way of your success and develop your full potential. Each power move focuses on a significant life area that you need to develop life skills in. It should take you about 5 minutes or so to grasp what you need in order to get the lesson so that you can apply the life skill. By the time you complete this book, not only will you be better prepared to handle the many issues that confront today's teens, you'll also be able to plan your next power move. Young, Gifted and Doing It is written for you to be able to make one power move per week. That's all it takes - a time commitment of 5 to 15-minutes per week. And believe it or not, one power move per week can make a big difference, if you are serious about your success. Although this book is set up for you to use on a weekly basis, you don't have to use it this way. You can look through the table of contents, select the power moves that most interest you and work on those first. Read the power moves, apply the power moves and share them with your friends. It is my hope that Young, Gifted and Doing It will inspire you to go after your dreams and walk in the fullness of your potential.
A Little Piece Inside Me Is Missing
"It feels like a little piece inside me is missing. I've never had this feeling before."A girl learns that her grandmother has died and suddenly feels like a piece inside her is missing. It's a feeling she's never experienced before. Her mother knows the feeling and explains why this little piece of her heart is missing. She also teaches her daughter an important strategy to help her cope with the grief she is experiencing.Even adults can find it difficult to cope with loss and grief. The feeling that there is a missing piece inside you, as much as it hurts, can also serve as an eternal reminder that you loved and were loved in return.This is the story of the unbreakable bond that holds a family together - forever. It is intended to bring comfort and support to anyone who has experienced loss, no matter how old they are. "This story can support a healthy mourning process and is written in a lovely and approachable way for small children. The author managed to take a simple idea that can empower little ones to feel able to own and share their feelings in a helpful way." Adi Steiner - Psychodynamic Psychotherapist"This book really conveys a heartfelt understanding and empathy about what the death of someone special like a grandparent means to a child. Grief Encounter is proud to include "A Little Piece Inside Me Is Missing" into our grief kits." Dr Shelley Gilbert, MBE - Founder and President of Grief Encounter
Yusuf PBUH
Yusuf PBUH is one of the stories available from the series "From Prophets' Stories in the Qur'an". In this volume, we learn about the story of Prophet Yusuf PBUH and his trust in Allah. Yusuf set a great example for relationships among siblings: no room for rivalry or jealousy. Yusuf was known for his honesty and ability to interpret dreams; a gift that played an important role in his future and in his family life.
Mom Can
"MOM CAN" is a twenty-one day devotional/journal for Moms, young and old. Each day offers a daily scripture to remember, a short story, a space to journal, and a Can Mom writing prompt. Through Bible verses, "MOM CAN" shows that God is with moms, day in and day out. On this twenty-one day journey, Moms CAN believe God loves you. YES, YOU CAN!
Saint Sayings about the Eucharist
"Saint Sayings About The Eucharist: A Picture Book for Catholic Kids" includes 14 quotes about The Holy Eucharist with simple and colorful accompanying images of the saints who said them. The compact size of this book makes it perfect for reading at home or bringing along to church, prayer groups, or Bible study. The simplicity of this picture book reinforces the Catholic Church's teaching on the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. It also gives grown-ups the opportunity to discuss the Eucharist with their kids. This book makes a great Easter basket stuffer or First Communion gift!
Mom Can
"MOM CAN" is a twenty-one day devotional/journal for Moms, young and old. Each day offers a daily scripture to remember, a short story, a space to journal, and a Can Mom writing prompt. Through Bible verses, "MOM CAN" shows that God is with moms, day in and day out. On this twenty-one day journey, Moms CAN believe God loves you. YES, YOU CAN!
My Mama's Garden
Using a sweet rhyme and playful illustrations, My Mama's Garden invites children to grow in their relationship with their Heavenly Mother. Created by author and illustrator, Mary Williams, My Mama's Garden portrays a group of eight children as they venture through the ups and downs of growing up, all the while bringing their hearts to Mama Mary. Children and adults of all ages will delight in and treasure the gentle, loving message of this beautifully crafted book!My Mama's Garden is: a wonderful gift for Baptism, First Communion, Christmas or Eastera meaningful tool for enhancing children's spiritual developmenta unique way of catechizing children and adults of all ages about Our LadyBonus Special Feature: Enjoy the free downloadable activity packet at the link found in the back of the book!
ghosts don't have bodies
You and I are alive. We live inside our bodies and express ourselves through our bodies. Many of us can do fun things like eat jam and toast, hike up mountains, dance to our favourite music and see each other's faces. Others of us are more limited in what we can do. But one thing all bodies have in common is that they allow us to experience the world, ourselves, and each other.Through playful rhymes and engaging artwork, all the things that make our bodies special are celebrated - from the colour of our eyes to the texture of our hair, our dancing feet to our ability to heal. This sweet, inclusive book encourages young readers to listen to their bodies and practice self-love. It offers the perfect opportunity to open conversations about body acceptance. Every body is different, and all bodies are good.
We Can Walk Around with Everything
"We Can Walk Around With Everything" seeks to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His pursual of us - even unto death on a cross - in child-friendly language and vivid images. It seeks to boldly proclaim, "Because He (Jesus Christ) lives we can live knowing, without a doubt, we were made by Love, in Love, and for Love. We can walk around with everything!" That "everything" is the very presence of Jesus Christ within us.
Nurse Florence(R), What is Alcoholic Hepatitis?
Sometimes it seems only a nurse can bring technical information down to an understanding that an ordinary person can grasp. The Nurse Florence(R) book series provides high quality medical information that even a child can grasp. By introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts at an early age, we can help increase our children's health literacy level as well as help to prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We need more scientists so I hope that many children will enjoy this book series and consider a job involving science. Introducing Some Medical Words to Kids in Every Book
The Punta Gorda Book of Values
Punta Gorda has been described as "the little town that unity built". It has been characterized as having a "unique sociology" due to its biracial settlement and development. Built by its founders on the principles of mutual respect and shared prosperity, Punta Gorda's history serves as a model for our country in demonstrating the power of societal unity.Punta Gorda was founded by both black and white pioneers despite Florida's Jim Crow laws. Together they created a society where all members of their community could thrive. This book is the story of the values that sustained Punta Gorda's early African American pioneers.The traditional values held by the African American pioneers that settled Punta Gorda enabled the community to survive and thrive. These values that were passed generation to generation from 1885 to the late 1960's, were learned by one of the authors herself as a girl growing up in Punta Gorda, Florida, and passed down to her son, the co-author of this book.Using old photographs and newspaper articles, the 8 core values learned by the children of Punta Gorda are shared with young readers aged 8 to 13. The values taught in Punta Gorda were typical of those held by the descendants of enslaved people who established communities after the turn of the century. This book provides youth with an opportunity to seek and utilize primary sources to gain a window into the past, while helping them develop their critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
The Amazing Adventures of Little Dragon
Dyslexia Friendly - This book is easily readable for young readers commencing their reading journey.The story of Little Dragon is about determination and the important role that friendship plays in helping her to achieve her dreams. That with the encouragement and kindness of her friends Little Dragon was not only able to press on and find her new home, but also to carry a special message of caring for our planet. The story highlights the fact that with sincere resolve and the gift of friendship that we really can achieve those things we dream about doing and, in the process, often making this world a better place to live in.
The Book With No Story
The Book With No Story is a surprisingly quirky creative writing resource for children and young teens with wild imaginations. It is filled with 52 creature profiles from some of the author's books. But they found the stories so boring that they simply had to run away. One by one, they were caught and added to this book. The eccentric, mixed media art profiles are accompanied by some of the creatures' philosophical thoughts, weaving in and out of their outer worlds and inner emotional landscapes.Children are encouraged to use the visual art profiles to write the creatures into new inside-out stories. An inside-out story lets us know what is happening on the outside of a creature, and also what the creature is experiencing on the inside. Children can also create their own creatures and write their inside-out stories using the prompts included at the end of the book.The Book With No Story is part of the Young Philosophers Series dedicated to listening to and valuing children as natural philosophers. It is a celebration of diversity of thought which leads to questions around what would happen if we all thought the same? Are we alike or are we different? Do people's needs differ? Is this good or bad or just what is? How often do we find a space and time to just wonder, wonder, wonder and think? Do we think too much? How do we not think? Do we believe everything that we think?HOW TO USE THIS BOOK1. Pick any of the 52 creatures.2. Read about the particular way they think in the world and think about how we all think differently in our own lives. You may want to ponder the idea of 'diversity of thought' and in what ways how we all think impacts each other like BUMPER CARS in a theme park. Keep all your thoughts somewhere.3. Go to the back of the book to make your own thinking creature in a unique outside world.4. Create as many creatures as you like, you may be surprised at how your own particular thoughts and the thoughts of other people you know find their way into your creatures. And, if you are lucky, you may discover that it is our inside stories that indeed shape our outside stories and vice versa.5. To find out more about journaling, other books by Red Wool Editions, and our upcoming theme park of activity books, visit clare-rose.com.
Alone
Finalist, Governor General's Literary Award, Translation Each year, more than 400 minors arrive alone in Canada requesting refugee status. They arrive without their parents, accompanied by no adult at all. Alone relates the journey of three of them: Afshin, Alain and Patricia. Their story opens a window onto the many heartbreaks, difficult sacrifices and countless hardships that punctuate their obstacle-filled path. But Alone most especially tells of the courage and resilience that these young people demonstrated before being able to finally obtain a life where threats and danger are no longer a part of their everyday existence. Key Text Features: author's note captions chapters character drawings comic map dialogue flags further information illustrations introduction maps writing inspiration Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
Migrants
Migrants provides aneasy-to-understand explanation for children of what migration is, its causesand consequences. Humanity was nomadic for 99% of its existence.Sedentary life, national borders and the creation of identity documents forincreasingly stricter population control are comparatively recent phenomena, and paradoxical given that the world is becoming ever more globalized. Therecent emergence of populist movements in the West that are focused on closingborders and rejecting others raises serious questions about our sense of fraternity, especially when we could be facing ever larger migration movements due to theclimate crisis. This book concisely explains what migration is, itscauses and consequences, and the humanistic and legal aspects regarding it inthe simplest, most objective ways possible, so that children have all theinformation they need to understand the world around them. Introduces children aged 8and up to complex global social issues in a sensitive and balanced wayCharacterful illustrationsappropriate for the readership and subject matterEasy-to-follow, bite-sizetextIncludes a case study onthe migration into Europe
Jesus Wants to Spend Time with You!
This book was designed to help children understand that Jesus wants nothing more than to spend time with them and build a relationship. It's so they know everything that God and Jesus did was just so that He could have a relationship with them. It's to help with children's mental health as well, teaching them they can always know they are wanted. Also includes Scripture memory verses that were the basis on which the book was written.
Today I Feel Like a Jelly Donut
This colorful board book helps little ones identify their feelings by comparing their many moods to different foods. An important skill in the journey from adolescence to adulthood is being able to recognize and manage feelings. Today I Feel Like a Jelly Donut introduces young children to ten of the most common emotions, likening each to a familiar food item. Little ones will learn biblically sound ways to handle their feelings and start to build strong self-management habits. Whether they are excited like popcorn, sad like an onion, or so nervous they could crack like an egg, this creative book gives little ones a fun and easy way to visualize and understand their emotions. Children will discover that no matter the mood, no matter the food, God loves them just the way they are!
Count Yourself Calm
This beautifully illustrated and empathetically written book walks children through a calming activity that focuses their attention on God and helps them manage their emotions.Through a combination of slow breathing, prayer and focusing on five things about God and his good gifts, children will learn to count themselves calm. Children can practise this calming activity while you read them the book and then use it when they feel upset, sad, angry, worried, anxious or scared.This resource is a great tool to equip children 4-7 years old to regulate their emotions and calm down.
ghosts don't have bodies
You and I are alive. We live inside our bodies and express ourselves through our bodies. Many of us can do fun things like eat jam and toast, hike up mountains, dance to our favourite music and see each other's faces. Others of us are more limited in what we can do. But one thing all bodies have in common is that they allow us to experience the world, ourselves, and each other.Through playful rhymes and engaging artwork, all the things that make our bodies special are celebrated - from the colour of our eyes to the texture of our hair, our dancing feet to our ability to heal. This sweet, inclusive book encourages young readers to listen to their bodies and practice self-love. It offers the perfect opportunity to open conversations about body acceptance. Every body is different, and all bodies are good.
Terry The not so Scary Imaginary Friend
Terry the Not-So-Scary Imaginary Friend is a charming and heartwarming children's book about a young girl named Cada and her special imaginary friend. Cada is a curious and adventurous girl who loves to use her imagination and explore the world around her. One day, she wakes up to Terry, a friendly and playful imaginary friend who helps her navigate the ups and downs of life. Together, they go on exciting adventures, solve problems, and have lots of fun.What sets this book apart from other children's books is how it handles the concept of imaginary friends. Rather than being portrayed as a silly or imaginary creature, Terry is shown as a real and valuable part of Cada's life. He helps her learn, grow, and cope with difficult emotions and situations.The illustrations in this book are bright, colorful, and full of detail. They help bring the story to life and make it an enjoyable reading experience for kids. The text is also well-written and easy to understand, making it perfect for young readers.This book is a delightful and uplifting story that will appeal to children of all ages. It's a great book for encouraging imagination, creativity, and emotional intelligence in kids. Highly recommended!
Hi, I'm Me
In this heart-warming tale about a mother and daughter, first-time author Kelly Vurinaris captures the beauty in human differences. She takes the reader through everyday experiences in the life of Chloe, a little girl with facial differences. Since she's been going out into the world, Chloe notices people staring at her. To connect with others and break down initial barriers, she quickly discovers that she just needs to introduce herself. With one simple phrase, she is creating inclusivity and changing the world, one face at a time. With her mom's guidance, Chloe learns that although she may look different on the outside, we are all the same on the inside. This is a book that builds confidence in our children without them understanding what confidence is. It helps kids identify that being different is okay, and that we are all people. It is the perfect story for parents or teachers who want to teach children about inclusivity, and how everyone is equal no matter how they look.
