Download or read book The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog A Children s Book on Mindfulness written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog, A Children's Book on Mindfulness is a perfect book for children who have habits that interfere with their ability to live happy and healthy lives. Due to no fault of his own, Max's tail was frequently injured. Believing his tail to be the source of his pain, he set out on a quest to catch his tail and tie it a knot. This decision resulted in Max developing a habit of running in circles; he missed out on all the fun others were experiencing. It was only when his friend, Ross, introduced him to Mindfulness that Max replaced his harmful habit with positive, more productive ones. When Max became an older dog, he saw a puppy chasing his tail, remembering the days he did the same, Max shares the words he learned from Ross with him and the puppy learns Mindfulness. Max teaches children how to apply the belly breath, count of ten, and words of affirmation. It shows them how to make positive choices concerning behavior rather than doing "what they have always done." The poem Max quotes allow parents and children to replace the words "chase my tail" with other words that represent the child's area of concern.
Download or read book There s No Place Like My Own Home written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today is Alyssa's first day at Lee Ponder Intermediate School, and along with learning new names, faces, and classrooms, she has to maintain her secret. One that she doesn't want anyone to know, not even her new best friend, Onika. You see, Alyssa and her mom are homeless. When Alyssa has an assignment (to write a letter to a student in Alabama whose school and home have been destroyed by a tornado), she bears her soul. However, when the note is lost and believes the school's bully, Marcus has found it, that things drastically change for Alyssa and her mom. Readers have enjoyed this book as young as second grade, and the comments from parents, educators, children, counselors, and more may be summed up in this one sentence, "Although Alyssa and her mom are homeless, they are not hopeless." The book may be used in conjunction with classroom Standard of Learning subjects such as Language Arts, Health, Social Studies, Government, and Public Speaking. There's No Place Like My Own Home has been found helpful for Social-Emotional Learning to include (but is not limited to) kindness, gratitude, sufficient conflict resolution, positive self-image. The reader will also learn how to reduce aggressive behavior, demonstrate self-control, manage emotions, set positive goals, engage in positive relations, and learn to solve problems effectively. Lastly, the book has an anti-bullying message. A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR As parents, we see so many distractions vying for our children's attention, challenges that may cause them to disconnect from humanity. We want them to understand the power of gratitude and empathy without feeling as if we are forcing it upon them. Age-appropriate books have a way of emerging our children into worlds that represent the qualities we know will make them kinder, more caring, and compassionate. This is what I had in mind as I penned the words to my book, "There's No Place Like My Own Home." I have to confess; I didn't set out to write this book. It was born out of a conversation I had with Christine Bush, the Valoha Giving Movement founder. She told someone I had written a children's book on the subject of homelessness; I had not. But from that conversation, this beautiful book was born. Reading it with your child will open the door to honest, sincere dialogue about those less fortunate, empathy, compassion, and the power of hope, faith, and friendship. I cannot wait to read your reviews on this work of love. Stay tuned, the sequel, "Home is Where the Heart Lives," is in production.
Download or read book This Time Next Year written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hi, my name is Ian, and my dad is in the military. Malik and I are best friends. We have our own greeting and secret handshake. While planning Malik's birthday party, I learn my dad has received orders to move overseas. Will I join Malik for his special day, or will I have to move before the festivities begin? This Time Next Year demonstrates the joys and challenges military children face every day. It also celebrates friendships that transcend distance and time. Through thick or thin...friends till the end.
Download or read book O Kapi written by Florenza Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique by DesignIf you follow a lunar bow to its end, you’ll find O’Kapi, an enchanted village. It’s home to the most magnificent horses ever to gallop the earth. It is also where Oy’a lives. She is not like the other horses; she remains to herself. When three sisters befriend her, they set out on a journey unlike any other. One that leads them on the path to self-discovery. This book is about friendship, kindness, and the beauty of acceptance. O’Kapi teaches young readers to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate the individuality of others.
Download or read book Amiri s Birthday Wish written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today is Amiri's birthday, and her family has a tradition; the birthday person decides where the family will go and what they will do. Will they go to the park, the museum, or a movie? The possibilities are endless, and so is the fun when reading this amazing book written by Florenza Lee and brilliantly illustrated by Fx and Color Studio. Can you guess what Amiri wants for her special day? She bets you can't!
Download or read book Manny Tutu written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when your wish is so BIG, shooting stars, four-leaf clovers, and genies in bottles cannot fulfill it? You seize the moment presented by capturing the tooth fairy and asking her to grant you your wish. Join Manny as he learns why sometimes words are more powerful than wishes. Manny & Tutu celebrates parent-child relationships, compassion, kindness, empathy, and love.
Download or read book Adventurous Olivia s Alphabet Quest written by Florenza D Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the real-life shenanigans of a little girl named Olivia, the author developed this very interactive series of concept books. The books feature a multi-generational African American family and are certain to become your children's most favorite books. Adventurous Olivia's Alphabet Quest is book one in the series (soon to come is Adventurous Olivia's Numerical Quest). In it, the reader is encouraged to not only mindfully listen as the book is being read, but to actively look for hidden clues beautifully placed throughout each and every page. This book brings back the element of iSpy which so many adults loved playing as children. Olivia is very interactive; the child will not only listen, but they will also actively engage as well. Even after discovering every hidden clue, the young reader/listener is encouraged to go back and create their very own words for every letter of the alphabet. The book is so engaging, adults find themselves participating just as much as the children. Ms. Blom, Olivia’s teacher, has given her a homework assignment to complete an alphabet list, for free passes to the zoo. Olivia has two words that begin with each letter, but needs your assistance finding the third! When you see or hear a word that starts with the letter of the alphabet she is searching, SHOUT IT OUT! With your help, Olivia will be able to enjoy an afternoon with her family at the zoo!
Download or read book Brooklyn Beaver ALMOST Builds a Dam written by Florenza Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brooklyn is on a mission to gather the supplies she needs to help her brother, Bryceson build a dam. Upon returning, she discovers the once full barrow is empty. Brooklyn retraces her steps to find the missing items, and arrives home with far more than she could have ever imagined. Join Brooklyn on a journey, where the law of reciprocity and the power of words carry her home. Adults and children are guaranteed to love this book. Persistence.
Download or read book Welcome Home Daddy Love Lexi written by Florenza Lee and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Barry Bear s Very Best Learning to Say No to Negative Influences written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2016 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a well-behaved child and kind and compassionate adult is tested time and time again in our lives. Books can help support children in choosing good ways of behaving and being. Florenza Denise Lee has written a powerful children’s book to do just that in Barry Bear’s Very Best: Learning to Say No to Negative Influences. Beautifully illustrated by Michelle Wynn, this full-color book is the story of a young bear who chooses to be helpful and do his “very best.” Yet, he’s confronted by a group of new young bears who make negative choices. Barry has to make difficult decisions. Will he let the appropriate adults know? Will he choose to continue on a more positive path? Purchase this amazing book to learn the answers to this question.
Download or read book If The Story of Faith Walker written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imani is unlike other girls her age. Due to developing meningitis at birth, she received a life-saving surgery that resulted in her being a wheelchair user. This, however, has not hindered her from being an active, outgoing, caring young lady. While in Children’s Church, Matthew 14 catches her attention; it is the account of Peter walking on water. Imani is unsure as to why the story continues to speak to her heart, “Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water.” No matter what Imani does, she simply cannot shake the feeling that there is a message calling out to her from these verses. She feels as though she is on a quest to find clues to a puzzle she didn't even know existed. Do the verses mean she will one day walk again, or something else? Imani isn’t entirely sure; all she knows is she is about to have a faith walk, unlike any other.
Download or read book When Life Gives Us Wind written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Xiomara is very proud of her mom; she is in the military. Mars (as her mom calls her) loves eating new foods, meeting new friends, and learning new languages. Mostly, she loves moving with her mom to new places. So, when her mother announces she has received orders, Mars is elated. She dances her happy dance as she tries to guess where they will move. “Mars, you cannot go with me,” her mom announces. Mars is so confused! Why can’t she go? Where will she live? Mars will soon discover the answers to her questions, but more importantly, she will learn so much more. When Life Gives, Us Wind is an excellent tool for any single parent serving in the military. It is also great for any child facing the challenges of temporarily being away from home. This book also highlights the joys of being in a multi-generational family.
Download or read book Mind Your Manners Mia written by Florenza D. Lee and published by Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC . This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crunch! Munch! Gurgle! Slurp! Smack! Thump! Toot! Chug! Belch! What happens when Mia forgets all of her manners? She asks the reader for help. Mind Your Manners, Mia is a delightfully illustrated book filled with fabulous onomatopoeias designed to create countless hours of reading adventures.
Download or read book Beautiful Disaster Signed Limited Edition written by Jamie McGuire and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abby Abernathy is re-inventing herself as the good girl as she begins her freshman year at college, which is why she must resist lean, cut, and tattooed Travis Maddox, a classic bad boy.
Download or read book Middlesex written by Jeffrey Eugenides and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2011-07-18 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning eight decades and chronicling the wild ride of a Greek-American family through the vicissitudes of the twentieth century, Jeffrey Eugenides’ witty, exuberant novel on one level tells a traditional story about three generations of a fantastic, absurd, lovable immigrant family -- blessed and cursed with generous doses of tragedy and high comedy. But there’s a provocative twist. Cal, the narrator -- also Callie -- is a hermaphrodite. And the explanation for this takes us spooling back in time, through a breathtaking review of the twentieth century, to 1922, when the Turks sacked Smyrna and Callie’s grandparents fled for their lives. Back to a tiny village in Asia Minor where two lovers, and one rare genetic mutation, set our narrator’s life in motion. Middlesex is a grand, utterly original fable of crossed bloodlines, the intricacies of gender, and the deep, untidy promptings of desire. It’s a brilliant exploration of divided people, divided families, divided cities and nations -- the connected halves that make up ourselves and our world.
Download or read book World War Z written by Max Brooks and published by Broadway Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the decade-long conflict between humankind and hordes of the predatory undead is told from the perspective of dozens of survivors who describe in their own words the epic human battle for survival, in a novel that is the basis for the June 2013 film starring Brad Pitt. Reissue. Movie Tie-In.
Download or read book The Symbolic Species The Co evolution of Language and the Brain written by Terrence W. Deacon and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998-04-17 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A work of enormous breadth, likely to pleasantly surprise both general readers and experts."—New York Times Book Review This revolutionary book provides fresh answers to long-standing questions of human origins and consciousness. Drawing on his breakthrough research in comparative neuroscience, Terrence Deacon offers a wealth of insights into the significance of symbolic thinking: from the co-evolutionary exchange between language and brains over two million years of hominid evolution to the ethical repercussions that followed man's newfound access to other people's thoughts and emotions. Informing these insights is a new understanding of how Darwinian processes underlie the brain's development and function as well as its evolution. In contrast to much contemporary neuroscience that treats the brain as no more or less than a computer, Deacon provides a new clarity of vision into the mechanism of mind. It injects a renewed sense of adventure into the experience of being human.
