Download or read book Billy s Tenth Birthday written by James Minter and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although written for entertainment about a boy becoming ten - a milestone birthday, the story also deals with the issue of bullying, keeping secrets and not being able to talk to adults. These are common concerns for children of this age. Parents can use this book as an icebreaker to stimulate discussion on subjects many children find hard to talk openly about. Billy is entering young adulthood. He has to make sense of his environment. Like all children, he is confronted with a complex, diverse, fast changing, exciting world full of opportunities, contradictions and dangers through which he must navigate on his way to becoming a responsible adult. This is a confusing time with a plethora of conflicting information coming from a variety of sources including family, friends, peers, teachers, television and the internet. What underlies Billy's journey, as with all children, is the values he will adopt. Values provide us with the basis on which we assess the usefulness of what we are told, and how to react to situations we experience; in short, how to forge a path through life. Young children have leanings mostly gained from their parents; becoming a young adult is the time they form values for themselves. The Life Lessons Series are written to have children form positive values which will serve them at this stage in their life. Each book uses the power of traditional storytelling to illustrate, guide and shape their understanding in a safe environment. Bullying is a big problem for children today but it is also part of learning to stand up for oneself. In this story Billy, like any other child, is looking forward to a big birthday. However, the local bullies hear he's been given a twenty pound note and challenge him to hand it over. Billy realises he can't fight the gang so has had to agree to their demands. At first Billy doesn't dare tell a grownup as he feels guilty about losing it. Billy and his friend Ant try to hatch a plan to get it back. But it's not until Maxine, Ant's sister, hears about the problem that she realises an adult needs to be involved. Grandad who does party magic, is the ideal person to get it back. Max and Grandad hatch a plot. The bullies don't realise what is happening until it's too late. Grandad recovers the twenty pound note leaving the bullies bemused. Disarming a bully is the better way of dealing with them. You can't rid the world of bullies but you can do something about how you deal with them.
Download or read book Billy s Tenth Birthday written by James Minter and published by Minter Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy is a child entering young adulthood who is trying to make sense of his environment. What underlies Billy's journey, as with all children, are the values he will adopt. Values provide us with the basis upon which we assess the usefulness of what we are told, and how to react to situations we experience. In short, they give us tools we need to forge a path through life. The Life Lessons Series was written to help children form positive values that will serve them at this stage in their lives. By using the power of traditional storytelling to illustrate, guide and shape their understanding in a safe environment, this book will aid your child's understanding of bullying. Unfortunately, bullying is a major problem for children today, but it is also part of learning to stand up for oneself. In this story, Billy is looking forward to a big birthday. However, the local bullies hear he has been given a twenty-pound note as a present and challenge him to hand it over. Billy realises he cannot fight the gang, so he has to agree to their demands. At first, Billy does not dare tell a grown-up, as he feels guilty about losing it. Billy and his friend Ant try to hatch a plan to get it back. But it's not until Maxine, Ant's sister, hears about the problem that she realises an adult needs to be involved. Grandad, who does party magic, is the ideal person to retrieve it. Disarming a bully is the best way to deal with them. You cannot rid the world of bullies, but you can do something about the way you deal with them. In the home this book can act as an ice breaker allowing parents /guardians /grandparents to raise the subject of bullying with their child. For teachers it is suitable for KS 2, PSHE classes. The book is aimed at independent readers from 8 years onwards. For those with less developed reading skills each chapter is illustrated to help with visualisation.
Download or read book Billy Has A Birthday written by James Minter and published by James Minter. This book was released on 2015-11-23 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for boys and girls aged 7 to 11. First in the Billy Books series: Billy Field is uber excited at his approaching tenth birthday. Not only is it his first double digit birthday, but he’ll be ten on the tenth day of the tenth month—a once in a life-time birthday. Billy invites his best friend Ant to his party. They’re having a magician who’s being assisted by Max, Ant’s sister. Billy receives money from his granddad, but soon after the party Billy has his money stolen by the local bully. Bullying is unacceptable, and has to be dealt with… Billy Has A Birthday is a wonderful example of a story that young children can enjoy reading together with their parents. Using traditional storytelling, it is entertaining while dealing with a serious issue that affect many children as they grow up. Bullying can be a difficult subject for children to talk about, and many feel frightened or embarrassed if they fall victim to bullying. This book acts as the perfect icebreaker for adults and children to begin discussing these issues. Find out how the negative experience turned out. A perfect read for children who enjoy school fiction, but with a positive learning to help other bullied children. If you enjoy reading David Walliams, you love the Billy Books series.
Download or read book The William E Boeing Story written by David Williams and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2022-12-23 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The William E. Boeing Story - A Gift of Flight is the first-ever full-length biography of William E. Boeing; the father of commercial aviation. Boeing’s story is an exciting one complete with bootleggers, kidnappers and a disastrous run-in with President Franklin Roosevelt and future Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black. Boeing’s story covers every aspect of early aviation starting with his first ride in a balloon in 1896 to the christening of the revolutionary jet-powered Dash-80 / 707 in 1955. Along the way, Boeing developed some of the world’s most iconic airplanes including the P-26 Peashooter, the Boeing 247, the B-17 Flying Fortress and the mighty B-29 Superfortress. The Boeing Family gave author David D. Williams unprecedented access to the Boeing Family Archives which contained thousands of never before seen photos, diaries, and personal letters. This treasure trove of primary sources allowed Williams to create an extraordinarily vivid and accurate portrait of this influential yet private man.
Download or read book God A Word for Girls and Boys written by Jann Aldredge-Clanton and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is just what we need in our congregations and classrooms -- a truly inclusive collection of resources for children. . . . This creative collection offers some hope that the next generation will grow up convinced that God is a God for girls as well as boys and will act accordingly. -- Miriam Therese Winter, Professor of Liturgy, Worship, Spirituality, and Feminist Studies, Hartford Seminary, Hartford, CT [A] terrific collection of inclusive language resources [and] a powerful tool that needs to be in every minister's toolbox! Jann Aldredge-Clanton has made an excellent contribution to Christian worship and education. -- Cheryl Collins Patterson, Director of Early Childhood Ministries, Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC What an exciting collection! I can't wait to order copies for all of our children's workers. We have waited far too long for the kind of balanced recognition of the feminine face of God reflected in this book. -- Paul Smith, Senior Pastor, Broadway Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO These stories empower girls and boys to say, 'Yes! I'm created in the image of the living God!' . . . Parents, pastors, teachers, and anyone who loves God and children need this imaginative and faithful resource. -- Rev. Trish Holland, Associate Pastor, Central Presbyterian Church, Waco, TX Jann Aldredge-Clanton, PhD, is a Chaplain Coordinator at the Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Her previous works include 'In Whose Image? God and Gender'. She is married and the mother of two children.
Download or read book The Improbable Life of Billy T Kettle written by T. Clement Robison and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author explores the limits of coincidence as he takes his readers on a fast-paced historical romp through the first half of the twentieth century with one of the most improbable characters ever encountered. Is it circumstance or happenstance, whimsical or real? It is left up to the reader to judge.
Download or read book On the Make written by Meredith L. Oakley and published by Regnery Publishing. This book was released on 1994-06-01 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Bill Clinton became president, no reporter in America knew him better than Little Rock reporter Meredith Oakley. Time and again she watched him make campaign promises, break them, then lie to save face. Now, in this biography based on 12 years of personal files, Oakley presents the first factual, critical answer to the question, "What makes Bill Clinton tick?"
Download or read book Exciting Short Stories written by R.E. Rice and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about real-life adventures that you could have made in your life as well in your family and your friends' lives. With tons of excitement and packed full of suspense, this book will also show you how other people and animals can help and give you a different outlook on life. I hope and pray you enjoy my stories as much as I did living them.
Download or read book Beyond Reality written by Michael Reisman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some things and events are plain and simple, just regular routine stuff. That of which we all know to be real. Then we have dreams and sometimes illusions which we know to be fantasy or fiction. Now for your pleasure, I will introduce to you stories of events which may fall into a new catagory. Free your mind and journey with me to the incredible world of "Beyond Reality"...This book is dedicated to my buddy Damien Perez, who has been advertising my books with great success.
Download or read book The Might Have Been written by Joe Schuster and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph M. Schuster’s absorbing debut novel resonates with the pull of lifelong dreams, the sting of regret, and the ways we define ourselves against uncertain twists of fate—perfect for fans of Chad Harbach’s The Art of Fielding. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH For Edward Everett Yates, split seconds matter: the precise timing of hitting a low outside pitch, of stealing a base, of running down a fly ball. After a decade playing in the minor leagues—years after most of his peers have given up—he’s still patiently waiting for his chance at the majors. Then one day he gets called up to the St. Louis Cardinals, and finally the future he wanted unfolds before him. But one more split second changes everything: In what should have been the game of his life, he sustains a devastating knee injury, which destroys his professional career. Thirty years later, after sacrificing so many opportunities—a lucrative job, relationships with women who loved him, even the chance for a family—Edward Everett is barely hanging on as the manager of a minor league baseball team, still grappling with regret over the choices he made and the life he almost had. Then he encounters two players—one brilliant but undisciplined, the other eager but unremarkable—who show him that his greatest contribution may come in the last place he ever expected. Full of passion, ambition, and possibility, The Might Have Been maps the profound and unpredictable moments that change our lives forever, and the irresistible power of a second chance. Praise for The Might Have Been “The effort to sustain the tradition of the great American baseball novel receives an honorable boost with this meticulously peopled tale of opportunities lost.”—The New York Times Book Review “Eventually, all of us have to grapple our might-have-beens. This is the moving story of a man whose chance for baseball stardom ended in a split-second accident, and it resonates far beyond the baseball field.”—Reader’s Digest “A brilliant debut . . . a lovely, poignant, heartbreaker of a baseball novel, as good as last year’s hyped The Art of Fielding and more literary than Grisham’s Calico Joe.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch “A grand slam!”—San Antonio Express-News “The Might Have Been is about the hold baseball can have on those who play it, but it’s also about acceptance, and patience, and the struggle to know when to fold ’em, and when to run.”—Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel “A terrific story that goes beyond the sport and deals with promise and aspirations, dreams and disappointments . . . Never mind whether you are a baseball fan. This is a damn fine read.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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Download or read book Billy is a Dragon written by Nick Falk and published by Random House Australia. This book was released on 2014 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new, laugh-out-loud series from the author and illustrator of Saurus Street When nine-year-old Billy Fincher gets bitten by a lizard at his local pet shop, strange things start to happen. His fingernails turn into claws, his skin becomes green, and he starts breathing fire. Billy can't hide it any longer--he's turning into a dragon. When his parents decide to sell him to the zoo, Billy has to make a decision: find a way to change back, or lose his family forever. Being a dragon is more complicated than it sounds!
Download or read book WAYSIDE SCHOOL IS FALLING DOWN written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a whimsical adventure with "Wayside School is Falling Down: An MCQ Expedition." Louis Sachar's hilarious tale comes to life in a unique and interactive format, inviting readers to join the quirky students and the zany events at Wayside School through carefully crafted multiple-choice questions. Key Features: Sideways Shenanigans: Dive into the topsy-turvy world of Wayside School with engaging MCQs that explore the wacky classrooms, the peculiar characters, and the laugh-out-loud moments that make this story a favorite among readers of all ages. Character Capers: Test your knowledge of the students, their peculiarities, and the absurd situations they find themselves in with insightful and entertaining multiple-choice questions. Educational and Entertaining: This MCQ expedition isn't just a book; it's an educational and entertaining experience suitable for readers of all ages, making the whimsical tale of "Wayside School is Falling Down" come alive in a new and exciting way. Nostalgic Connection: Whether you're revisiting the wacky Wayside School or discovering the story for the first time, this MCQ expedition provides a nostalgic and educational connection to a beloved Louis Sachar masterpiece. "Wayside School is Falling Down: An MCQ Adventure into Louis Sachar's Whimsical World of Wacky Students and Wonders" is your ticket to an interactive exploration of this hilarious narrative. Available now on the Google Play Book Store, this MCQ guide invites you to rediscover the absurdity, humor, and imaginative wonders of Wayside School in a format that seamlessly blends learning with the joy of reading. Order your copy today and embark on a literary adventure where every question leads to a deeper appreciation of the whimsical world created by Louis Sachar. "Wayside School is Falling Down: An MCQ Expedition" is more than a book; it's an invitation to relive a cherished classic in a whole new way.
Download or read book Billy is a Dragon 1 First Bite written by Nick Falk and published by Random House Australia. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new, laugh-out-loud series from the author and illustrator of Saurus Street. When nine-year-old Billy Fincher gets bitten by a lizard at his local pet shop, strange things start to happen . . . His fingernails turn into claws, his skin becomes green and he starts breathing fire. Billy can’t hide it any longer – he’s turning into a dragon. And when his parents decide to sell him to the zoo, Billy has to make a decision. Find a way to change back, or lose his family forever. Being a dragon is more complicated than it sounds!
Download or read book Billy Gets Bullied written by James Minter and published by James Minter. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for boys and girls aged 7 to 9. In this first book of the Billy Growing Up series, Billy Field is uber excited at his approaching tenth birthday. Not only is it his first double-digit birthday, but he’ll be ten on the tenth day of the tenth month—a once in a lifetime event. Billy’s invited his best friend Ant to his party. They’re having a magician who’s being assisted by Max, Ant’s sister. Granddad magics Billy’s present – a twenty-pound note, but soon after the party, Billy has his money stolen by the local bully. Bullying is unacceptable, and has to be dealt with... Billy Has A Birthday is a wonderful example of a story that young children can enjoy reading alone or together with their parents. Using traditional storytelling, it is entertaining while dealing with a serious issue that affects many children as they grow up. Bullying can be a difficult subject for children to talk about, and many feel frightened or embarrassed if they fall victim to bullying. This book acts as the perfect icebreaker for adults and children to begin discussing these issues. Find out how this negative experience turns out. A perfect read for children who enjoy school fiction, but with a positive learning to help other bullied children. If you enjoy reading David Walliams or Jeff Kinney you will love the Billy Growing Up series.
Download or read book Escape from Zobadak written by Brad Gallagher and published by Charlesbridge. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Uncle Gary mysteriously disappears, all he leaves behind is a mountain of sawdust and a nightstand that his eleven-year-old nephew, Billy, inherits. When Billy is awakened at night by noises from inside the nightstand, he takes a closer look and discovers a hidden panel that opens to an antique maze of wooden corridors. He and his sister Sophie believe that Uncle Gary is hiding somewhere in the nightstand. As Billy, Sophie, and their two friends Chris and Maggie begin to explore the ancient hallways they discover far more than they expect. Billy must make a terrifying choice: let the police handle things the conventional way, or escape to the nightstand and try one last time to find Uncle Gary before it's too late.
Download or read book Rufus and Magic Run Amok written by Marilyn Levinson and published by StarWalk Kids Media. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When ten-year-old Rufus discovers that he has magical powers like his mother and grandmother, he learns that being a wizard is not quite what he expected.
