Download or read book Megan s Birthday Tree written by Laurie Lears and published by Albert Whitman. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Megan is adopted, but she and her parents keep in touch with her birth mother, Kendra. Every year, Kendra decorates the tree she planted when Megan was born. Megan cherishes this Birthday Tree, for it ties her and Kendra together.
Download or read book Megan and the Money Tree written by Emma Kennedy and published by Orpen Press. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this book tells a story about Megan, whose family grows apples to sell at the local market. But when a storm destroys the "huge, twisty apple tree" in her garden, Megan has to figure out a way to fix things and make everyone happy again. Part II is a resource for parents and teachers to explain the financial messages in Megan’s story to younger readers. It includes questions about Megan’s storyand also suggests interactive activities to help children to develop a deeper understanding of the financial concepts introduced in the story. Megan and the Money Tree: Is a simple guide to financial concepts for children aged five to eight.Teaches children about the difference between needs and wants, the importance of saving and the risks involved in financial decisions.Recognises the importance of financial literacy as a key life skill.
Download or read book Other Kinds of Families written by Tammy Turner-Vorbeck and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important book reconsiders the ways in which families are currently represented and addressed in school curriculum and culture. It addresses such issues as the educational needs of gay and lesbian families, the representation of adoption in children’s literature, and the experiences of homeless students and their families. Includes questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter. “Other Kinds of Families will help teachers to avoid making mistakes in their work with many different types of family diversity, and will provide the knowledge and ideas important to working with all families.” —Carl A. Grant, University of Wisconsin–Madison “Teachers, researchers, and policymakers will find thought–provoking ideas, engaging stories, and practical strategies for including those who have typically been excluded from the conversation. —Sonia Nieto, Professor Emerita, University of Massachusetts, Amherst “Other Kinds of Families will enlarge your sense of humanity, encourage you to rethink the meaning and importance of our most intimate relationships, and change forever the way you see families—everyone else's and your own.” —William Ayers, University of Illinois at Chicago
Download or read book Teaching with Books that Heal written by Patricia L. Kolencik and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-05-31 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help children learn coping skills through literature! This book answers the often repeated question: Is there a children's book I can read in my classroom to give children insight into significant life events? Literature ideas and activities help students cope with real-life situations, such as bullying, that interfere with school. This book will assist educators in guiding and nurturing children's special issues and concerns with outstanding, ready-to-go reading and writing lessons. This professional resource for K-6 educators and parents uses literature with identifiable characters to help children who are facing challenges in their lives. Like bullying, peer acceptance, peer pressure, and being different, as well as family situations such as death, divorce, adoption, and sibling rivalry.
Download or read book A Special Gift written by L. Bouthner and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-01-23 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It was two years ago and we are such good friends now. It just seems we have always been that way. I never really think about how it all came to be." Megan had no idea that her special gift would hold such significance, but to a distant and angered Jonathan, it would change everything. A Special Gift is a touching wholesome story set back in the late 1800's, but filled with biblical truths and valuable life lessons that are still applicable to our youth today. Follow along on Megan and Jonathan's life-changing journey of personal challenges, entertaining mishaps, and growing friendships to the heartfelt ending that will leave you wanting more. See how God's promise to his people was not to spare them from difficult times that come to pass, but to be there with them when they do. For God is always with us, sometimes in ways we would have never even imagined. ***Kennedy Krieger Institute and Hope Road Nicaragua will each receive a 25% contribution from the sale of each book***
Download or read book The Front Porch Swing written by Hazel Lee and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The wonderchild within us written by Kamraj Sundram and published by Sarvah League. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through 'The wonderchild within us,' Kamraj Sundram brings a very humane approach to face situations in our lives. In this book, the author communicates to the reader through various events in families situated across the globe. These families, despite the distance, are still connected through deep friendships with each other. The stories detail events that happen in the lives of this intriguing group of friends and families. Personally, I learned new ways from how the characters apply their thinking, feeling, and understanding to the events and shape their worldview proactively while contributing positively to people around them. The characters include children capable of thinking on their own, parents, and also grandparents. The book is also an exciting fiction; it is not pure non-fiction that belongs to the self-help genre. It is a collection of short stories where key topics are addressed through the characters' experiences and sharing. I trust the work by Kamraj Sundram appeals to all parents, parents-to-be, and teenagers. The stories are engaging, and they bring a warm and soulful touch with events that I, as a reader, can personally relate to based on my life experiences. - Ramiah Seshan
Download or read book A to Zoo written by Rebecca L. Thomas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 3583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
Download or read book Dan Gets a Minivan written by Dan Zevin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dan Zevin, master of "Seinfeld-ian nothingness" (Time), is trying his best to make the transition from couplehood to familyhood. Acclimating to the adult-oriented lifestyle has never been his strong suit, and this slice-of-midlife story chronicles the whole hilarious journey--from instituting date night to joining Costco; from touring Disneyland to recovering from knee surgery; from losing ambition to gaining perspective. Where it's all heading is anyone's guess, but, for Dan, suburbia's calling--and his minivan has GPS. -- Jacket, p. [2].
Download or read book Summer Secrets at Willow Tree Hall written by Alison Sherlock and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A feel-good love story in a gorgeous country village, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Heidi Swain. Previously published as Escape to the Country. Journalist Eleanor McCartney leads a glamorous life in London exposing the sordid secrets of famous celebrities for Hot Gossip! magazine. But her perfect life is a sham. So when her world collapses, she has no choice but to head home to her mum and friends in the quiet country village of Cranley. Willow Tree Hall is still in the midst of extensive renovations under the careful eye of Eleanor's best friend Annie and the future Earl of Cranley, Sam Harris. With a recording studio now in the grounds of the estate, it should be the perfect place for global singing sensation Tom Kingsley to hang out. But Tom is burnt out after a gruelling worldwide tour and is escaping the paparazzi after yet another scandal. Eleanor cannot believe her luck. A story on the world's biggest superstar would be the ticket that gets her job and glamorous life back in London. But soon both Eleanor and Tom begin to fall under the spell of Willow Tree Hall. Eleanor begins to wonder whether she can really betray his trust. And does she really want her old life back? As a heatwave soars, friendships are made, truths are told and, with the help of a stray dog, hearts are healed and love is found. By escaping to the country, maybe Eleanor and Tom have found their new beginning... What readers are saying about Willow Tree Hall: 'Any story that has pets or a dog in it is always going to be a winner with me... No hesitation, definitely a five-star book for me - very, very enjoyable!!' Donna's Book Blog. 'What a delicious read! Perfect for either cuddling up with inside out of the rain, or enjoying outside in the sunshine - I've done both, all in the space of a day!' Good 'N Ready. 'Absolutely perfect for a light summer read and I would definitely recommend this one!' Stardust Book Reviews. 'A great warm fun story, lovely to be back with the characters from the previous story... Great light beach read' Sally Coles, NetGalley. 'A lovely breath of fresh air with conflict, humour and romance making an ideal summertime read. Dylan is a star and makes this a must read for any dog lovers' Jolliffe.
Download or read book Family Matters written by Ruth Lyn Meese and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-11-19 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is designed to give librarians and teachers guidance on the subject of adoption and foster care—both as themes in children's literature and as issues affecting many students. To help librarians and teachers gain a deeper understanding of this sensitive subject, Family Matters: Adoption and Foster Care in Children's Literature takes a close look at 115 works of children's literature that have themes related to adoption and foster care, including many that have received the Newberry Award, Caldecott Award, or other prestigious honors from the American Library Association. Family Matters is not just a digest of titles. It is an expert resource for addressing adoption and foster care in the classroom, both as a literary subject and as a personal issue with students. The book opens with an historical overview of adoption and foster care, then reviews level-appropriate titles by age group—K-grade 2, grades 3-5, and grades 6-8. Coverage includes discussions of the impact of adoption and foster care on normal development, as well as suggestions for safe language to use in the classroom, and fun, effective activities for each title.
Download or read book Megan s thirteenth written by Owen Jones and published by Tektime. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Megan's Thirteenth” is the second volume of twenty-three in the Megan Series. It is psychic Megan's birthday and to celebrate her becoming a teenager, her parents are throwing a big party for her. Family and friends are invited to the big occasion, where her hero local disc jockey, Jack Hammer, is to play the music. She wonders whether anyone will spot her huge ghost Siberian tiger, Grrr, but she does not count on meeting a handsome stranger. The Megan Series is for people of all ages who are interested in psychic matters. PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
Download or read book Unearthed written by Alexandra Risen and published by HMH. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A generous, poignant memoir” of loss, family secrets, and a quest to shape something beautiful out of the chaos of nature (Kirkus Reviews). Just as Alex and her husband buy a house in Toronto, set atop an acre of wilderness that extends into a natural gorge in the middle of the city, she learns that her father, a Ukrainian-born immigrant, has died. Her new home’s gigantic, abandoned garden, choked with weeds and crumbling antique structures, resembles a wild jungle—and it stirs cherished memories of Alex’s childhood: When her home life became unbearable, she would escape to the forest. In her new home, Alex can feel the power of the majestic trees that nurtured her in her youth, but as she begins to beat back the bushes to unveil the garden’s mysteries, her mother has a stroke and develops dementia. When Alex discovers an envelope of yellowed documents while sorting through her father’s junk pile, offering clues to her parents’ mysterious past, she reluctantly musters the courage to uncover their secrets. While discovering the plants hidden in the garden—from primroses and maple syrup–producing sugar maples to her mother’s favorite, lily of the valley—she must come to terms with the circle of life around her, and find the courage to tend to her own family’s future. “The land is rife with unexpected delights: a huge, decaying pagoda, underground aquifers, a pond, koi, deer, and all manner of vegetation. . . . As she restores the property and heals her long-troubled soul, Risen paints a vivid and exquisite portrait of nature and its profound significance.” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book The Majesty of Trees written by Sabra Morgan and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three times in one week intruders trespass on the property of well known espionage author, Sidney Mason. The first two intruders belong to the same group--their infractions motivated by radio evangelist T. Tommy Dump. The third intruder, when apprehended by Sidney's bodyguards, has no tongue. His legs are a maze of scars. Through his garbled speech two words are barely comprehended. One is Sidney's name. The other is the word 'bell'. Within days, Sidney and her lifetime partner are attacked in their car, and the young intruder with no tongue is on a slab in Baltimore. The young man's death and the disappearance of three small children appear to correlate to Sidney's latest book research. In a feverish race against time, she and Parker must unravel the hours leading up to the young man's death to discover the identity of their attackers.
Download or read book Elia Daughter of the Earth written by Feri Aghyan and published by Feri Aghyan. This book was released on with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elia, Daughter of the Earth is a powerful story about embracing our uniqueness and being true to who we are—no matter whether that brings us favor or threats. Elia is a young woman who’s had a difficult childhood but also realizes she has special gifts. Initially, she’s reluctant to let anyone know about her powers, but eventually she sees that she can help others by revealing them. She gains thousands of disciples as well as deep heartache when social media catapults her to global fame—and makes her a target. Her deep connection to the natural world provides her with the grounding and strength she needs to fulfill her destiny. Elia, even with her extraordinary powers, is someone the reader easily relates to. On her journey, she finds love, friendship, loyalty, and other people with unique powers. The reader is captivated by her journey and cheers her every step of the way. This is a brave book, and an inspiring one. Highly recommended.
Download or read book Synchronicity and the Other Side written by Rob MacGregor and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2018-01-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You see your grandmother's favorite bird outside your window not long after her death. You inexplicably feel drawn to vacation at a remote location you've never been to, only to discover that your ancestors lived there hundreds of years ago. Everywhere you look, you notice the numbers 1111—on clocks, license plates, odometers. Signs from the afterlife are everywhere—if you only know how to look. In this groundbreaking book, you'll discover how meaningful coincidence—synchronicity—is key to your connecting with loved ones who have passed on. Such contact can come to you through dreams and meditation, mediums and signs, and more. From the unexpected appearance of familiar animals, images, and sounds to clusters of numbers and objects, you'll learn how to recognize when and how people from the other side are trying to connect with you.
