Download or read book Miss Tizzy written by Libba Bray and published by Aladdin Paperbacks. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eccentric Miss Tizzy, a beloved friend to all the children in her neighborhood, needs their help in remaining happy when she is sick in bed.
Download or read book More Than Anything Else written by Marie Bradby and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A fictionalized story about the life of young Booker T. Washington. Living in a West Virginia settlement after emancipation, nine-year-old Booker travels by lantern light to the salt works, where he labors from dawn till dusk. Although his stomach rumbles, his real hunger is his intense desire to learn to read.... [A] moving and inspirational story." -- School Library Journal, starred review
Download or read book Dear Willie Rudd written by Libba Moore Gray and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2000-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty years have passed since Miss Elizabeth was a girl, but she still remembers Willie Rudd, the black housekeeper who helped raise her. She remembers the feel of sitting in Willie Rudd's lap while the housekeeper sang to her. And she remembers how Willie Rudd scrubbed the floor on her hands and knees. What would Miss Elizabeth say to Willie Rudd if she were alive today? She decides to write her a letter telling her how things would be different. Now Willie Rudd would come in the front door -- not the back. She would ride in the front of the bus with Miss Elizabeth, and they could sit together at the movies. The two of them would have a wonderful time. And in her heartfelt letter, Miss Elizabeth has the chance to tell Willie Rudd something she never told her while she was alive -- that she loved her.
Download or read book Miss Julia Knows a Thing or Two written by Ann B. Ross and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delightful new installment of the beloved and New York Times bestselling Miss Julia series Miss Julia has decided to turn over a new leaf -- it's time to stop meddling in other peoples' lives. But her hands are full before long! Mildred is sent into a tizzy when a grandchild she's never met shows up on her doorstop. With her husband fighting a mysterious illness, she's all on her own. Meanwhile, Etta Mae is worried about losing her job now that the retirement care center is closing. Luckily Miss Julia has experience dealing with children dropped on doorsteps, and sweeps in to lend a hand. But there's something just a bit strange about the child, and Miss Julia can't quite put her finger on what it is. As always, hijinks ensue as Ann B. Ross delivers this delightful and entertaining installment in her bestselling Miss Julia series.
Download or read book The Birthday Swap written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A five year old Mexican American girl who will not be six until December has a great deal to celebrat when her sister swaps birthdays with her in the summer.
Download or read book My Mama Had a Dancing Heart written by Libba Moore Gray and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ballet dancer recalls how she and her mother would welcome each season with a dance outdoors.
Download or read book In a Tizzy Over Turkey written by Adam Beechen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanksgiving is Timmy's favorite holiday. But when his mom serves a "tofurkey" for Thanksgiving dinner instead of a real turkey, Timmy calls upon Cosmo and Wanda to find him the best Thanksgiving meal ever. Full color.
Download or read book Crown of Midnight written by Sarah J. Maas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.
Download or read book The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine written by Jayne Fresina and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Lazarus Kane answers her ad for a husband in the Farmer's Gazette, Sophie Valentine is enamored by this mysterious stranger, who, unbeknownst to her, has known her for years and has come a long way to find her.
Download or read book Surprised by Oxford written by Carolyn Weber and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Carolyn Weber set out to study Romantic literature at Oxford University, she didn't give much thought to God or spiritual matters—but over the course of her studies she encountered the Jesus of the Bible and her world turned upside down. Surprised by Oxford chronicles her conversion experience with wit, humor, and insight into how becoming a Christian changed her. Carolyn Weber arrives at Oxford a feminist from a loving but broken family, suspicious of men and intellectually hostile to all things religious. As she grapples with her God-shaped void alongside the friends, classmates, and professors she meets, she tackles big questions in search of truth, love, and a life that matters. From issues of fatherhood, feminism, doubt, doctrine, and love, Weber explores the intricacies of coming to faith with an aching honesty and insight echoing that of the poets and writers she studied. Surprised by Oxford is: The witty memoir of a skeptical agnostic who comes to a dynamic personal faith in God Rich with illustration and literary references Gritty, humorous, and spiritually perceptive An inside look at Oxford University Weber eloquently describes a journey many of us have embarked upon, grappling with tough questions and doubts about the meaning of faith—and ultimately finding it in the most unlikely of places.
Download or read book Omens written by Kelley Armstrong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong introduces the first chilling novel in the Cainsville series. Olivia Taylor-Jones is shattered to learn that she’s adopted. Her biological parents? Notorious serial killers. On a quest to learn more about her past, Olivia lands in the small town of Cainsville, Illinois. As she draws on long-hidden abilities, Olivia begins to realize that there are dark secrets in Cainsville—and powers lurking in the shadows.
Download or read book Miss Hunnicutt s Hat written by Jeff Brumbeau and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 2003 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creators of the 310,000-copy New York Times bestseller THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT, a delightful celebration of the eccentric in all of us! Miss Hunnicutt is wearing her new hat from Paris--and it has a CHICKEN on it! Everyone knows you can't wear a chicken on your head! The prim little town of Littleton is in a tizzy preparing for a visit from the Queen. So when Miss Hunnicutt steps out in her new hat, the stuffy townsfolk are scandalized. The chicken has to go! But plucky Miss Hunnicut stands up for her right to wear what she likes. And when the Queen's arrival prompts a surprising turn of events, the townspeople learn to celebrate the silly eccentricities that make life interesting.
Download or read book Plants for Play written by Robin C. Moore and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Plants have magical effects on children and add a critical dimension to any play environment, whether it's a city park, a school playground, or a backyard. In Plants for Play, the author shares his years of experience in selecting plants that support children's play activities. More than 200 plant species are listed in eighteen plant function tables: Fragrance; Texture; Play Props; Fall Color; Fruits, Herbs & Nuts; Winter Flowers; Shade Quality; Wildlife Enhancement; and more. Plants are coded by climatic zone and a special section identifies and discusses poisonous plants."--The back cover.
Download or read book Joshua Disobeys written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Joshua, a baby whale, disobeys his mother and swims too close to shore to visit with a friendly human boy, he becomes stranded on the beach. Includes factual information about whales in a separate section in the back of the book.
Download or read book On the Day I was Born written by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate and published by Cartwheel Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Members of an extended African American family celebrate with joy and pride the birth of a first-born son.
Download or read book My Teacher s Secret Life written by Stephen Krensky and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1996-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows that teachers belong in school. But one day, Mrs. Quirk is spotted in the supermarket. And, as if that isn't bad enough, she is later seen trying on skates at the mall. Does she have a secret life? And just who is that girl that looks just like her -- only smaller? In this delightfully zany picture book, every child's curiosity is made wonderfully plain as Mrs. Quirk and her cohorts are found out at last!
Download or read book Save Our Sleep Revised Edition written by Tizzie Hall and published by MacMillan Australia. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestseller that answers that all-important question for parents - how can I get my baby to sleep?Tizzie Hall is an internationally renowned baby whisperer who has been working with babies and their parents for over 24 years. Her customised sleep routines have helped thousands of restless babies sleep through the night, and in this easy-to-use sleep guide she shares:*Sleep routines for baby's first two years, covering both breast and bottle-fed babies, and their introduction to solids *Teaching your baby to settle and resettle themselves *Solutions to sleep problems *Common questions and case studies from parents *How to overcome any breaks to the sleeping routine Fully revised and updated, this new edition includes a new routine, integrated feedback on routines, expressing and dealing with premature babies and twins, and helpful tips for choosing cots, bedding, swaddling and child safety seats. Tried and tested, Tizzie will show you how to help your child sleep all night, every night.Save Our Sleep is the must-have book for all parents who want to save their sleep.Visit Tizzie's website www.saveoursleep.com
