Download or read book Daddy Dreams written by Anne Gutman and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book with simple text, animals fathers, including a lion, a horse, and others, dream with their children close by.

Download or read book Dreams from My Father written by Barack Obama and published by Crown. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS In this iconic memoir of his early days, Barack Obama “guides us straight to the intersection of the most serious questions of identity, class, and race” (The Washington Post Book World). “Quite extraordinary.”—Toni Morrison In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father—a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man—has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey—first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother’s family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father’s life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance. Praise for Dreams from My Father “Beautifully crafted . . . moving and candid . . . This book belongs on the shelf beside works like James McBride’s The Color of Water and Gregory Howard Williams’s Life on the Color Line as a tale of living astride America’s racial categories.”—Scott Turow “Provocative . . . Persuasively describes the phenomenon of belonging to two different worlds, and thus belonging to neither.”—The New York Times Book Review “Obama’s writing is incisive yet forgiving. This is a book worth savoring.”—Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children Here “One of the most powerful books of self-discovery I’ve ever read, all the more so for its illuminating insights into the problems not only of race, class, and color, but of culture and ethnicity. It is also beautifully written, skillfully layered, and paced like a good novel.”—Charlayne Hunter-Gault, author of In My Place “Dreams from My Father is an exquisite, sensitive study of this wonderful young author’s journey into adulthood, his search for community and his place in it, his quest for an understanding of his roots, and his discovery of the poetry of human life. Perceptive and wise, this book will tell you something about yourself whether you are black or white.”—Marian Wright Edelman

Download or read book Knock Knock written by Daniel Beaty and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Medal and the Boston Horn Book Award A simple, powerful book for children, about an absent father and the love he leaves behind Every morning, I play a game with my father.He goes knock knock on my doorand I pretend to be asleeptill he gets right next to the bed.And my papa, he tells me, "I love you." But what happens when, one day, that "knock knock" doesn't come? This powerful and inspiring book shows the love that an absent parent can leave behind, and the strength that children find in themselves as they grow up and follow their dreams.

Download or read book Dream Daddy written by Leighton Gray and published by Oni Press. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The perfect dose of dreamy and adorable.” - Nerdophiles As seen on The Daily Dot, Engadget, Pride, i09 and more, the Dream Daddy comics are now collected in a trade paperback! Oni Press presents Dream Daddy, a comics series based on the acclaimed Game Grumps visual novel video game! Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator invites the player to Maple Bay, where they play as a single Dad new to town and eager to romance other hot Dads. The comic series tells five standalone stories, each focused on different Maple Bay Dads, their kids, and their relationships with one another. Dive into entirely new stories featuring the backstories and adventures of your favorite Dads, told by game co-creators Leighton Gray and Vernon Shaw, along with the comic industry's top indie talent like C. Spike Trotman, Josh Trujillo, and Kris Anka!

Download or read book Daddy Flies written by Brye Butler Steeves and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Daddy Flies" is a children's book for 2-5 year olds about a smart girl named Katie, who uses her little-kid logic to figure out what her dad does at work. Is he a bird? Is he a bug? Follow along with Katie to discover how her dad gets up in the sky. This book is for military families and anyone who ever wondered about flying!

Download or read book The Dream Weaver written by Reina Luz Alegre and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve-year-old Zoey navigates the tricky waters of friendship while looking for a way to save her grandfather’s struggling business in this heartwarming, coming-of-age debut novel perfect for fans of Kristi Wientge, Donna Gephart, and Meg Medina. Zoey comes from a family of dreamers. From start-up companies to selling motorcycles, her dad is constantly chasing jobs that never seem to work out. As for Zoey, she’s willing to go along with whatever grand plans her dad dreams up—even if it means never staying in one place long enough to make real friends. Her family being together is all that matters to her. So Zoey’s world is turned upside down when Dad announces that he’s heading to a new job in New York City without her. Instead, Zoey and her older brother, José, will stay with their Poppy at the Jersey Shore. At first, Zoey feels as lost and alone as she did after her mami died. But soon she’s distracted by an even bigger problem: the bowling alley that Poppy has owned for decades is in danger of closing! After befriending a group of kids practicing for a summer bowling tournament, Zoey hatches a grand plan of her own to save the bowling alley. It seems like she’s found the perfect way to weave everyone’s dreams together...until unexpected events turn Zoey’s plan into one giant nightmare. Now, with her new friends counting on her and her family’s happiness hanging in the balance, Zoey will have to decide what her dream is—and how hard she’s willing to fight for it.

Download or read book The Daddy Store written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We got a flyer for the Daddy Store in our mailbox today. There are all sorts of dads in the Daddy Store. I myself already have a dad. But I don't really like him. When Dad plays soccer with me, he gets tired after five minutes. When I jump from the highest diving board into the swimming pool, he doesn't even see me. And at the fair, he thinks everything is too expensive. I've had enough! I am going to exchange my daddy for a different one. But are the dads in the Daddy Store really more fun? A fresh and funny picture book about dads and their sons. For everyone aged 4 and up. Guided Reading Level M

Download or read book If Your Build It written by Dwier Brown and published by . This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A funny and moving memoir from the actor who played Kevin Costner's father for five minutes at the end of the movie Field of Dreams.

Download or read book Father Dreams written by Mary Gallagher and published by Dramatists Play Service Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: Described by the author as the waking and sleeping dreams of Paul Hogan, the son, on a Sunday afternoon, the play is comprised of flashbacks and fantasies that illuminate the steady disintegration of a family dogged by the father's gro

Download or read book Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna written by Alda P. Dobbs and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2022 Pura Belpré Honor Book NYPL Best Book of 2021 Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection NPR Best Book of 2021 Based on a true story, the tale of one girl's perilous journey to cross the U.S. border and lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution. "Wrenching debut about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on."—Booklist, starred review "Blazes bright, gripping readers until the novel's last page."—Publishers Weekly, starred review "Vital and perilous and hopeful."—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee It is 1913, and twelve-year-old Petra Luna's mama has died while the Revolution rages in Mexico. Before her papa is dragged away by soldiers, Petra vows to him that she will care for the family she has left—her abuelita, little sister Amelia, and baby brother Luisito—until they can be reunited. They flee north through the unforgiving desert as their town burns, searching for safe harbor in a world that offers none. Each night when Petra closes her eyes, she holds her dreams close, especially her long-held desire to learn to read. Abuelita calls these barefoot dreams: "They're like us barefoot peasants and indios—they're not meant to go far." But Petra refuses to listen. Through battlefields and deserts, hunger and fear, Petra will stop at nothing to keep her family safe and lead them to a better life across the U.S. border—a life where her barefoot dreams could finally become reality. "Dobbs' wrenching debut, about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on, illuminates the harsh realities of war, the heartbreaking disparities between the poor and the rich, and the racism faced by Petra and her family. Readers will love Petra, who is as strong as the black-coal rock she carries with her and as beautiful as the diamond hidden within it."—Booklist, starred review

Download or read book Daddy s Mini Me written by Arnold Henry and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For all the proud fathers who continue to be present in their children's lives. Daddy's Mini-Me is a children's book about the proud moments of a father as he cheers on the early developmental stages of his baby. It is a much needed storybook with relatable and admirable illustrations that sends out a powerful message of the importance of a father's presence in their children's lives. Inside the book, you will also find a pledge that needs to be signed by the father, agreeing to always be a role model for his children. It's the perfect gift for expecting, new and proud fathers with babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Daddy's Mini-Me is a "little" reminder of the significance of presence over presents. A book that will be cherished for years to come. Attention parents: only hardcover copies will be autographed by the author with a handwritten message that states, "Enjoy every moment together." Kindle and paperback versions will not be autographed.

Download or read book Charm City Daddies written by Stella Moore and published by Stella Moore LLC. This book was released on 2024-07-03 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A killer stalks the city, taking aim at women whose success he covets. One by one, he picks them off his list. Working his way toward those who threaten him the most. The Big Shot. The Survivor. And The Deceiver. But every step of the way, he finds himself thwarted by the men determined to protect them. Their Daddies. As he watches, his need to destroy them grows stronger. And nothing, not even prison, will be enough to stop him from finally taking his revenge. Publisher's Note: This story contains all three full-length novels from the Charm City Daddies series, as well as the extended epilogue for Daddy's Mercy.

Download or read book Across the Years written by Tracie Peterson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 2 of DESERT ROSES. The last ten years have been difficult for Ashley Reynolds--first her parents disowned her because of her choice of spouse, war tragically took his life, then she discovered she would bear his child. Living with her grandfather and raising her daughter, Ashley Reynolds has finally found an element of peace while working as a Harvey Girl in Winslow, Arizona. When a crew of architects come to build a massive resort hotel, bringing a mysterious man into her life, her world unexpectedly changes.

Download or read book Gifts of Grace written by Deb Marcotte and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mothers worst fears are almost always centered on her children. Gifts Of Grace is the compelling and true story of Deb Marcottes worst nightmare becoming an unimaginable reality. As Deb anxiously awaited the results of the CT scan, she had almost convinced herself that her four-year-old daughter, Allie, was fine. A glance at the medical chart showed otherwise. Debs heart sank as reality was confirmed by the doctor with words that sent her world spiraling It looks like she has had a stroke. But there are older strokes that are present as well. Guilt, fear, panic and an avalanche of other emotions erupted as Deb began to tearfully attempt some level of control. As she had done so many other times, Deb turned to God. Deb prayed for strength and understanding. She prayed that her faith would overcome her questions. This was the beginning of countless medical procedures in hospitals around the country. Allie would endure multiple brain surgeries and endless tests as medical experts worked to find a cure. Deb remained strong in prayer and even stronger as Allies advocate. Gifts Of Grace is an unforgettable story of a young girls inspiring strength, a mothers unbreakable faith and indomitable spirit, and a loving Gods everlasting gifts.

Download or read book All I Need to Get By written by Sophfronia Scott and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crita has come a long way from her small-town Ohio roots. A successful tax accountant living in Manhattan, she finally has the independent life that she dreamed of as a girl. However, with one fateful phone call, Crita's life is turned upside down. Suddenly back home, living under her parent's roof, Crita must confront two powerful men from her childhood--Link, her destructive brother with whom she shares a dark secret, and Tree, her first love. Facing memories that she would rather forget, Crita struggles to reconcile a tumultuous past with a calmer, quieter present. Needing help along the way, she may even learn to lean on Tree, the only man who could ever give her "what she needs to get by." In this riveting debut novel, All I Need to Get By, Sophfronia Scott speaks for anyone that knows just how hard it is to go back home again.

Download or read book Sleep Monsters and Superheroes written by Clare R. Johnson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned contributors across several disciplines reveal how dreams can aid and empower children in daily life. Children can feel powerless in waking life, a fact that is often reflected in their dreams. This book shows how to take an active role in guiding children's dreams to help grow their confidence and improve their coping skills for real-life difficulties. Contributors from across various fields provide simple techniques to help children utilize dreamwork as a conduit for creative discovery and empowerment. Each chapter includes case studies and methods for working in practical ways with children, explaining what may trigger nightmares for children and how "monster" dreams can be guided to become "superhero" dreams. Essays encompass a spectrum of children's dreams with experts discussing dreams of trauma, dreams as a reflection of emotional and physical development, dreaming in the community, spiritual or religious dreams, lucid dreams, dreams during wartime, and dreams of death, among others. Throughout the work, the narrative discusses the use of dreams as teaching aids for use in art therapy, storytelling, and self-empowerment.

Download or read book The Dream Thief written by Robert Schenkkan and published by Dramatic Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: