Download or read book My Dad is Going Away But He Will be Back One Day written by James R. Thomas and published by James Thomas. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military families spend time apart while serving their country, with one or more parents deployed. This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book helps explain to the child how life will continue while the parent is away and how to communicate over the distance until the day they reunite. The story and art enables each child to interact with the deployed parent by talking about ways to keep in touch, so they can emulate. At the end, two cutout pages allow the child to write a letter and draw a picture for their deployed parent.
Download or read book My Mom is Going Away But She Will be Back One Day written by James R. Thomas and published by James R Thomas Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military families spend time apart while serving their country, with one or more parents deployed. This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book helps explain to the child how life will continue while the parent is away and how to communicate over the distance until the day they reunite. The story and art enables each child to interact with the deployed parent by talking about ways to keep in touch, so they can emulate. At the end, two cutout pages allow the child to write a letter and draw a picture for their deployed parent.
Download or read book My Dad Is Going Away But He Will Be Back One Day written by James Thomas and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2004-07-26 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military families sometimes have to spend a lot of time apart from each other while serving their country, with one or more of the parents deployed. The separation can be just a few days in length or many months. This children's book helps the family explain to the child how things will work while the parent is away and how to communicate over the distance until the day the family reunites. The writing style and art of the book enables each child, boy or girl, to relate to the story in a personal sense. This book was designed with five cut out pages at the end allowing the child to write a letter and draw a picture for the deployed parent.
Download or read book Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute written by Elke Barber and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2016-07-21 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we were on a No Girls Allowed! holiday, my daddy's heart stopped beating and I had to find help all by myself. He was very badly broken. Not even the ambulance people could help him... This honest, sensitive and beautifully illustrated picture book is designed to help explain the concept of death to children aged 3+. Written in Alex's own words, it is based on the real-life conversations that Elke Barber had with her then three-year-old son, Alex, after the sudden death of his father. The book provides reassurance and understanding to readers through clear and honest answers to the difficult questions that can follow the death of a loved one, and carries the invaluable message that it is okay to be sad, but it is okay to be happy, too.
Download or read book My Invisible Friend Did it written by James R. Thomas and published by James R Thomas. This book was released on 2015-02-06 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Invisible Friend Did It! A beautifully illustrated picture story about how a young girl, Emilie, uses her invisible friend as an excuse to keep from telling her dad the truth. Every time she forgets to clean up after herself, it's her friend who did it. The story teaches the reader that it's better to tell the truth, by showing that the lie eventually backfires on Emilie. However, her dad is there to help her understand why telling the truth is so important. Recommended for reading ages 3-7 years.
Download or read book My Dad is Going Away But He Will be Back One Day written by James Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military families spend time apart while serving their country, with one or more parents deployed. This beautifully illustrated children's picture book helps explain to the child how life will continue while the parent is away and how to communicate over the distance until the day they reunite. The story and art enables each child to interact with the deployed parent by talking about ways to keep in touch, so they can emulate.
Download or read book We re Moving Today written by James R. Thomas and published by James R Thomas. This book was released on 2014-04-19 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We're Moving Today! A Moving Story. Another beautifully illustrated picture book written by author James R. Thomas. Come join the adventure with a family that is moving to a new house and how they work together through their journey. The author uses rhymes to make the story fun and humorous to help the reader understand the moving process. When my family gets into the car, I have to hold my pet fish, Max, in a jar. I’m hoping the road trip won’t be too far. Away we go, as we travel down the road, with a full carload. There may be some bumps along the way, but nothing my family can’t handle this day.
Download or read book Joe Devlin written by James R. Thomas and published by James Thomas. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the right side of Nelson's Star Fighter there was an eruption of cannon fire. A Tourian War vessel had him in its sights. A dozen rounds hit the fuel tanks on Nelson's left wing and smoke started to come from the engine. Joe Devlin has started his first year at the Space Academy and nothing has gone his way. His father's heroics in the Tri-Sun War are legendary and Joe has plans to follow in his father's footsteps to be a Star Fighter. While his father is deployed to the war, can Joe measure up to the task at hand? With the town in smoke, Joe better find out if he can fix what he messed up before his father discovers his secret. Reading Level - Ages 8+ years
Download or read book Boy Are Animals Wild written by James R. Thomas and published by James Thomas. This book was released on 2015-04-04 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boy Are Animals Wild! A beautifully illustrated picture story about how two brothers unite to protect wildlife and their habitats, helping to conserve wild plants and animal species. The story is an account on how one boy is mischievous in his ways, but through his brother’s good deeds, changes his outlook on animal conservation. The story gives several examples to the reader on how their actions make an impact on the daily life of animals. Recommended for reading ages 3-7 years.
Download or read book Boy Does Water Run written by James R. Thomas and published by James R Thomas Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-26 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOY DOES WATER RUN! A beautifully illustrated picture story about how two brothers unite to conserve water, helping to save the world’s resources. The story tackles a serious environmental concern and helps the reader see how easy it is to make an impact, reducing the amount of water each person uses in his or her daily life. The tale walks the reader through examples in which children avoid waste and become environmentally conscious. Recommended for reading ages 3-7 years.
Download or read book Boy Does Electricity Glow written by James R. Thomas and published by James R. Thomas Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boy Does Electricity Run! A beautifully illustrated picture story about how two brothers unite to conserve electricity, helping to save the world’s resources. The story tackles a serious environmental concern and helps the reader see how easy it is to make an impact, reducing the amount of electricity each person uses in his or her daily life. The tale walks the reader through examples in which children avoid waste and become environmentally conscious. Recommended for reading ages 3-7 years.
Download or read book Deployment written by Karen Petty and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory-based, practice-driven strategies for handling separation issues in military families by internationally renowned consultant/trainer.
Download or read book Kids We Have PCS Orders written by James R. Thomas and published by James R. Thomas Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multi-cultural military kid’s picture book. For reading ages 3-7 years. Kids! We Have PCS Orders! is fifth in the Deployment Series of books by author James R. Thomas. This story was written specifically for military families with kids preparing to go through a PCS (Permanent Change of Station) move. Illustrated in color, the picture book tells the story of a how a military family prepares the kids mentally for the move. The author, through his own experiences, has written a story he hopes will make your PCS a little easier. The story helps facilitate discussion with your child before or after you receive the PCS orders. The author intentionally did not reveal too much detail in the storyline in order to leave room for the readers to ask questions and generate discussions. Even in the title, the unique service-related acronym PCS was used to allow readers to discover through the story what PCS means. The characters are multi-cultural, dual military parents, with the mother dressed in a naval uniform and the father in military camouflage.
Download or read book Books and Beyond 4 volumes written by Kenneth Womack and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 1333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a strong interest in reading for pleasure or self-improvement in America, as shown by the popularity of Harry Potter, and book clubs, including Oprah Winfrey's. Although recent government reports show a decline in recreational reading, the same reports show a strong correlation between interest in reading and academic acheivement. This set provides a snapshot of the current state of popular American literature, including various types and genres. The volume presents alphabetically arranged entries on more than 70 diverse literary categories, such as cyberpunk, fantasy literature, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, graphic novels, manga and anime, and zines. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Reading in America for pleasure and knowledge continues to be popular, even while other media compete for attention. While students continue to read many of the standard classics, new genres have emerged. These have captured the attention of general readers and are also playing a critical role in the language arts classroom. This book maps the state of popular literature and reading in America today, including the growth of new genres, such as cyberpunk, zines, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, and other topics. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's critical reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students will find this book a valuable guide to what they're reading today and will appreciate its illumination of popular culture and contemporary social issues.
Download or read book Social News written by Walter F. Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life written by Horace Williams Jr. and published by Horace Williams Jr. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you hurting or suffering in silence? God has a purpose in your pain. Many people in general, and even Christians admittedly avoid the subject of pain almost as much as they avoid pain itself. But once you understand the purpose of pain, you can make the most of the painful experiences in life. In The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses Our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose, Horace Williams, Jr. tackles this challenging topic. Based on the Word of God, insights from other leaders, and his studies, he addresses several key points, including: How pain develops our faith How pain determines our path How pain delivers comfort, joy, and peace And how pain deepens our commitment to God. Packed with personal stories and scripture to support his points, Horace shares his insights on the problem of pain. His candid and straightforward communication style engages the reader as he addresses this critical topic for the body of Christ today.
Download or read book Love What Matters written by LoveWhatMatters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the bestselling tradition of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Humans of New York comes a collection of authentic, emotional, and inspiring stories about life’s most important moments, as curated by the editors at Love What Matters. “90% of the reads bring me to tears. I just can't believe the love this world truly has when all we see is hate. This is so uplifting.” —Shelsea Where do you go when you want to feel inspired? When you want to forget about the divisiveness and the anger? For over five million people, that place is Love What Matters, a digital platform dedicated to finding and sharing the daily moments of kindness, compassion, and love that so often go overlooked. This curated collection of powerful stories features first person accounts and photographs that perfectly capture each moment: A husband learning he’s about to be a dad. A new mom embracing her body. A cashier inadvertently teaching a young girl a lesson about patience. A bagel from a stranger that saved a homeless man’s life. From long overdue adoptions to military heroes returning home; from a fireman’s touching 9/11 tribute to what an old dinner plate found at a bake sale can teach us all about life—these are the moments that matter. They are genuine. Authentic. Raw. And they are perfect in their imperfection—just like all of us. You will no doubt experience goosebumps and tears, but this mosaic of life’s moments will leave you with something even more profound: a reminder that, in the end, love always wins. “This really is the best page on Facebook. It renews your love of humanity. There are still good people. We need more reports of acts of kindness.” —Johnny
