Download or read book I Can Do It Myself written by Stephen Krensky and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it’s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come." —The Wall Street Journal "Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment." —The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system’s “First & Best” Reading Program

Download or read book Empowering Stories Television s Impact on Society written by Michael David Williams and published by Daniel O Brien. This book was released on with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than just a talk show host, more than a media mogul, Oprah Winfrey is a cultural phenomenon. Her journey, from humble beginnings in rural Mississippi to becoming a global icon, is a testament to the power of resilience, self-belief, and the transformative nature of storytelling. This book delves into the life and impact of Oprah Winfrey, exploring the evolution of her iconic talk show, the profound influence of her self-help philosophy, and her enduring legacy as a champion of empowerment. Discover the early formative experiences that shaped her spirit, the groundbreaking conversations that captivated millions, and the powerful stories that ignited personal transformation. Through a captivating narrative, explore Oprah's rise to media dominance, her groundbreaking philanthropy, and her commitment to creating a world where everyone can embrace their full potential. "Empowering Stories: Television's Impact on Society - Oprah Winfrey" is more than a biography; it's an inspiration. It's a journey of personal growth, a celebration of the power of storytelling, and a call to embrace the life you truly desire.

Download or read book Yoga Rising written by Melanie C. Klein and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Courage, truth, and inspiration at the intersection of spiritual practice and social justice Yoga Rising is a collection of personal essays meant to support your journey toward self-acceptance and self-love. This follow-up to the groundbreaking book Yoga and Body Image features 30 contributors who share stories of major turning points. Explore how body image and yoga intersect with race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, dis/ability, socioeconomic status, age, and size as part and parcel of culture and society. Collectively, we can make space for yoga that is body positive and accessible to the full range of human diversity. With a special emphasis on how you can take action to build community and challenge destructive attitudes and structures, Yoga Rising is a resource for the continuing work of healing ourselves and our world as we move toward liberation for all. Praise: "A must-read collection of essays ideal for anyone yearning for more self-acceptance and body peace. Read this book, and I guarantee you'll hear a story that resonates with your own experiences."—Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga "Yoga Rising kicks open the door for evolution through a collection of honest, diverse, and daring stories.. A refreshing dose of inspiration that has the power to transform lives."—Kathryn Budig, yoga teacher and author of Aim True

Download or read book Cinderella s Magical Wheelchair written by Jewel Kats and published by Loving Healing Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale, wheelchair-bound Cinderella perfumes her stepmother's gym socks by day and creates her own jewelry by night, until a fairy-godmother-in-training adds some magic that allows Cinderella to transform her life-- and meet the prince.

Download or read book Bessie Queen of the Sky written by Andrea Doshi and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fairy tale is inspired by the story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to hold a pilot's license in the world. 'When Bessie was growing up, no one could have imagined that a girl from a humble family would get out of the cotton fields and become a pilot. But with the help of her best friend Bloony, Bessie uses her courage and determination to make her dream come true!'

Download or read book Who s to Say written by and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-22 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first of the children's affirmations series, 'Amazingly Affirmed.' It will empower children to be their own cheerleaders. It will teach them how to deflect the untruths thrown their way by others--or even themselves. They will learn to build self-confidence, as well as understand how to talk to and about themselves with positivity. Once children believe, they can achieve!

Download or read book Women in a Patriarchal World written by ELAINE STORKEY and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘This immersive, persuasive and triumphant celebration of women is smart, bold and brave, cheering us on and challenging us to live lives of liberation. Faith and ethics dance effortlessly together, as biblical women look us firmly in the eye.’ Rachie Ross, eco-theologian The Bible includes many stories about women: some well-known, others lesser known; some named, others whose names are not given. In some of these stories, men are depicted negatively by the storyteller; in others men barely feature at all, except in the background or as powerful outsiders. All the compilers of these narratives were probably men, and all of them are set within an ancient world of patriarchal norms and conditions. And yet many of these narratives express the authentic voices of women, and in some cases the original sources will have been the women themselves. In Women in a Patriarchal World Elaine Storkey focuses on the stories of women who faced a range of challenges and life-changing decisions. Her investigations will lead you to fully appreciate the authenticity of these accounts. They will prompt you to see the connections with our own lives and times. And above all they will empower you to respond more faithfully and intelligently to the many challenges that women are still confronted with today. ‘This book combines rigour with deep humanity and faith.’ Christina Rees CBE, writer, broadcaster and preacher ‘Each page left me feeling more empowered than the last.’ Ruth Akinradewo, Press Red Ambassador

Download or read book I Choose To Try Again written by Elizabeth Estrada and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this rhyming story, Kiara learns how to keep going even when things get too hard. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, Kiara reflects on her mistakes and realizes that mistakes help her grow. Instead of avoiding them, she learns from them so she can improve. Do you want your child to learn about perseverance and diligence? Your child will learn how easy it is to get back up after failing. "I Choose to Try Again" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide. This story told from Kiara's point of view will help open your child's mind to what it feels like to fail, and then try again. Kiara will teach your child how to be mentally strong. With Kiara in real life examples, your child will learn to develop their understanding of their own emotions. Throughout the story, Kiara will show you what perseverance looks like. Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions. A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions. Try not to say 'never.'. That brainwashes you to fail. It means that you won't have the chance To raise the victory sail. "I Choose to Try Again" was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum.

Download or read book Empowering Children through Art and Expression written by Dr. Bruce St. Thomas and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2007-06-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empowering Children through Art and Expression examines the successful use of arts and expressive therapies with children, and in particular those whose lives have been disrupted by forced relocation with their families to a different culture or community. The book explores how children express and resolve unspoken feelings about traumatic experiences in play and other creative activities, based on their observations of peer support groups, outreach programs and through individuals' own accounts. The authors argue that such activities in a safe context can be both a means of expressing trauma and a coping strategy for children to overcome it. This book combines personal and professional perspectives, using case examples as well as the authors' own childhood experiences, to demonstrate practical strategies for use with children, from drama and storytelling to sculpting with clay. It also equips the reader with knowledge of the theory behind these intervention techniques. This book will be a valuable resource for professionals working with traumatized children who have experienced loss, grief, relocation and other kinds of trauma.

Download or read book New Maternalisms Tales of Motherwork dislodging the Unthinkable written by Roksana Badruddoja and published by Demeter Press. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Maternalisms”: Tales of Motherwork (Dislodging the Unthinkable) explores the perceptions of those who engage in and/or research motherwork or the labour of caregiving, and how mothers view themselves in comparison to broader normative understandings of motherwork. Here, the anthology serves to deconstruct motherwork by highlighting and dislodging it from maternal ideology, the socially constructed “good mom” (read as “sacrificial mom”) and feminized hegemonic discourse. The objective of the edited volume, then, is to critically explore how we experience motherwork, what motherwork might mean, and how motherwork impacts and is impacted by the communities in which we live. Such an examination involves contesting dominant ways of thinking about motherwork.

Download or read book Rise Up written by Amanda Li and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change, you won’t believe the incredible stories of the challenges these brave kids from around the world have overcome! Rise Up: Ordinary Kids in Extraordinary Stories features 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable. The stories range from triumphing over illness and injury to overcoming bullying. Entries include Sweden's Greta Thunberg, whose youth climate activism sparked a global movement, and Pakistan's Ayesha Farooq, who became Pakistan's first female fighter pilot at age 25. Each incredible story is narrated in an exciting and engaging style, and is combined with visually stunning illustrations by Amy Blackwell. Children can lose themselves in the remarkable true-life tales of ingenuity, courage, and commitment. Practical tips and skills accompany each story, from how to tie useful knots to send coded messages, and how to be more environmentally green to how to survive a shark attack. This useful information provides a springboard for children to apply this knowledge in their own lives. These empowering stories show that no matter who you are, how old you are, and what you do, you can rise to the challenge.

Download or read book Reaching for the Sky Empowering Girls Through Education written by Urvashi Sahni and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transforming the Lives of Impoverished Girls in Patriarchal Societies Since 2003 a privately funded high school in India has provided desperately needed education for girls from impoverished families in Lucknow, the capital and largest city in Uttar Pradesh. Urvashi Sahni, the founder of Prerna Girls School, has written a compelling narrative of how this modest school in northeast India has changed the lives of more than 5,000 girls and their families. Most important, it is through the perspectives of the girls themselves, rather than through a remote academic viewpoint, that Prerna’s success unfolds. The book focuses on the importance of education in bringing about gender equality in a patriarchal society. It shows how girls learn to be equal and autonomous persons in school as part of their official curriculum and how they use this learning to transform their lives and those of their families. The book’s central argument is that education can be truly transformative if it addresses the everyday reality of girls’ lives and responds to their special needs and challenges with respect and care. The example of just one relatively small school in one corner of India, the message and the stories it tells will inspire anyone concerned about the necessity of girls’ education, especially in developing countries. The lives of the girls at Prerna Girls School are largely representative of those of millions living in poor regions in countries where patriarchal structures and norms prevail.

Download or read book Read Along Rebel Girls Champions written by Rebel Girls and published by Rebel Girls. This book was released on 2023 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebel Girls Champions: 25 Tales of Unstoppable Athletes celebrates the stories of 25 phenomenal women in sports all written in fairy tale form. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series. This paperback collection showcases some of the most beloved stories from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It also features brand new tales of game-changing athletes and their drive, resilience, and sportsmanship. In Rebel Girls Champions, young readers can win the World Cup with Megan Rapinoe, flip and tumble with Simone Biles, and land breathtaking snowboard tricks with Chloe Kim. Coming out directly after the Tokyo Olympics, Rebel Girls Champions will include the most thrilling anecdotes from the 2021 Games. The exciting, easy-to-read text is paired with colorful full-page portraits created by female artists from all around the world

Download or read book Gender Swapped Fairy Tales written by Karrie Fransman and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a collection of fairy tales unlike the ones you've read before . . . Once upon a time, in the middle of winter, a King sat at a window and sewed. As he sewed and gazed out onto the landscape, he pricked his finger with the needle, and three drops of blood fell onto the snow outside. People have been telling fairy tales to their children for hundreds of years. And for almost as long, people have been rewriting those fairy tales - to help their children imagine a world where they are the heroes. Karrie and Jon were reading their child these stories when they hit upon a dilemma, something previous versions of these stories were missing, and so they decided to make one vital change.. They haven't rewritten the stories in this book. They haven't reimagined endings, or reinvented characters. What they have done is switch all the genders. It might not sound like that much of a change, but you'll be dazzled by the world this swap creates - and amazed by the new characters you're about to discover.

Download or read book Adventurous Soul written by Happy Earth and published by Rock Point. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find strength and motivation for your next outdoor journey with this beautiful book of inspiring quotes and empowering stories of women who indulged in the freedom of being adventurous. Adventurous Soul is for all outdoor enthusiasts, empowering you to get out and explore the world you haven’t yet. In this book, the inspiring team at Happy Earth tell their stories about the wisdom of making room for nature, of people who long to forge a more vital, meaningful connection to the natural world to live a better, more fulfilling life. Happy Earth was founded on the idea of sustainable clothing and making a positive impact on the Earth. It is their goal to protect the planet and put the Earth first. Full of beautiful photography, uplifting quotes, and stories of people who go on incredible and unique adventures, the chapters are organized by empowering themes, including: Walk Your Own Path Balance Brings Beauty Change is the Only Constant Results without the Rush Live and Let Live Adventurous Soul is the perfect gift for anyone looking to unplug, spend more time outdoors, and find wisdom in nature.

Download or read book Reading Beauty written by Deborah Underwood and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a fairy's curse—a deathlike sleep via paper cut—threatens to make her kingdom barren of books, it's up to space princess Lex to break the spell and bring books back to her people. Set in the universe of the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella, this irrepressible fairy tale retelling will charm young readers with its brave heroine, its star-studded setting, and its hilarious, heartwarming happy ending.

Download or read book Loving Lindsey written by Linda Atwell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner - 6th Annual Beverly Hills Book Award for Relationships and Parenting & Families Award Finalist in the "Parenting & Family" category of the 2017 Best Book Awards Finalist, 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the category of Memoirs—Overcoming Adversity/Tragedy Linda Atwell and her strong-willed daughter, Lindsey—a high-functioning young adult with intellectual disabilities—have always had a complicated relationship. But when Lindsey graduates from Silverton High School at nineteen and gets a job at Goodwill, she also moves into a newly remodeled cottage in her parents’ backyard—and Linda believes that all their difficult times may finally be behind them. Life, however, proves not to be so simple. As Lindsey plunges into adulthood, she experiments with sex, considers a tubal ligation, and at twenty quits Goodwill and runs away with Emmett, a man more than twice her age. As Lindsey grows closer to Emmett, she slips further away from her family—but Linda, determined to save her daughter, refuses to give up. A touching memoir with unexpected moments of joy and humor, Loving Lindsey is a story about independence, rescue, resilience, and, most of all, love.