Download or read book What Did You Do Today written by Toby Forward and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Download or read book The Scorpio Races written by Maggie Stiefvater and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ebook of the stunning new novel from the bestselling author of SHIVER, LINGER AND FOREVER. Stay alive, stay astride, stay out of the water... Every November, the Scorpio Races are run beneath the chalk cliffs of Skarmouth. Thousands gather to watch the horses and the sea that washes the blood from the sand. The mounts are capaill uisce: savage water horses. There are no horses more beautiful, more fearless, more deadly. To race them can be suicide but the danger is irresistible. Sean Kendrick knows the dangers of the capaill uisce. With one foot in the ocean and one on land, he is the only man on the island capable of taming the beasts. He races to prove something both to himself and to the horses. Puck Connolly enters the races to save her family. But the horse she rides is an ordinary little mare, just as Puck is an ordinary girl. When Sean sees Puck on the beach he doesn't think she belongs. He doesn't realize his fate will become entwined in hers. They both enter the Races hoping to change their lives. But first they'll have to survive.

Download or read book Today is the First Day of My Future written by Dionna Reeb, M.Ed and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living in a world of darkness caused Dionna to tailspin into self-harming behavior. Cutting became Dionna’s go-to behavior. The self-harming behavior eventually got her court-ordered to the Arizona State Hospital, where drugs and takedowns were a regular part of her life. After being told she would likely never leave the hospital, Dionna decided she would do what it took to get out. And after seven months in the Arizona State Hospital, she was released. Certainly not all better, she went in and out of the private hospitals. Dionna finally found Narcotics Anonymous and dialectical behavior therapy, and she began coming out of the darkness. Michael, Dionna’s husband, showed her that she did not have to run to the hospital for every emotion by creating the “hospital at home” program. It has now been fourteen years since Dionna self-harmed and eleven years since she was in the hospital.

Download or read book Today Is the Day written by Bil Cornelius and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all have dreams God has placed in our hearts, but many things keep us from fulfilling them. Fear of failure, insecurity about our financial situation, self-doubt, and more erode those ambitions until they are little more than pipe dreams. But Bil Cornelius is here to tell readers that today is the day they are going to start reaching their full potential and fulfilling their dreams. With upbeat encouragement, Cornelius motivates readers to make their dreams reality by helping them set goals, focus their time and energies, develop their unique gifts, steep everything in prayer, and take action that God will bless. Readers will be challenged and inspired to achieve all that God has set in their hearts--starting now!

Download or read book Today is the Last Day of the Rest of Your Life written by Ulli Lust and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back in 1984, a rebellious,17-year-old, punked-out Ulli Lust set out for a wild hitchhiking trip across Italy, from Naples through Verona and Rome and ending up in Sicily. Twenty-five years later, this talented Austrian cartoonist has looked back at that tumultuous summer and delivered a long, dense, sensitive,and minutely observed autobiographical masterpiece.

Download or read book The Man Who Invented the Calendar written by B. J. Novak and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-04-03 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Man Who Invented the Calendar provides a taster of the darkly hilarious treasures that can be found in B. J. Novak's One More Thing. We'll meet a vengeance-minded hare, obsessed with scoring a rematch against the tortoise who ruined his life; find out how February got its name; and learn the truth about the icing on carrot cake.

Download or read book My First Day written by Phùng Nguyên Quang and published by Make Me a World. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrator team, perfect for back to school. This is no ordinary first journey. The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination--one familiar to children all over the world.

Download or read book My First Day of School written by Michelle Medlock Adams and published by WorthyKids. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively board book, a young boy starts his first day of school not knowing what to expect. Follow along as he explores his classroom, makes new friends, and enjoys all the creative and interesting activities school can offer. My First Day of School helps first-time students, from preschoolers to kindergartners, understand what happens at school, while providing parents the opportunity to answer questions their child may have. An enthusiastic narrator and bright, cheerful illustrations will have first-time students eagerly anticipating their first day of school.

Download or read book Jake s First Day written by Twinkl Originals and published by Twinkl. This book was released on 2019-05-29 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the first day of school and Jake is feeling nervous. He'd rather stay at home and play. Will an exciting day with his new class change his mind? Join Jake and his new friends as he finds out that starting school can be a real adventure. Download the full eBook and explore supporting teaching materials at www.twinkl.com/originals Join Twinkl Book Club to receive printed story books every half-term at www.twinkl.co.uk/book-club (UK only).

Download or read book How to Get Your Teacher Ready written by Jean Reagan and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to get your teacher ready for back to school…from the first dayl to graduation! The kids are in charge in this hilarious classroom adventure--from the creators of the New York Times bestseller How to Babysit a Grandpa. This humorous new book in the beloved HOW TO . . . series takes readers through a fun and busy school year. Written in tongue-in-cheek instructional style, a class of adorable students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready—for the first day of school, and all the events and milestones that will follow (picture day, holiday concert, the 100th day of school, field day!). And along the way, children will see that getting their teacher ready is really getting themselves ready. Filled with charming role-reversal humor, this is a playful and heartwarming celebration of teachers and students. A fun read-a-loud to prepare for first day jitters, back-to-school readiness or end of year celebrations.. The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandpa How to Babysit a Grandma How to Catch Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa

Download or read book Today Is the Day written by Eric Walters and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mutanu is excited. As she goes about her chores, she thinks about the day to come and what surprises it might bring. For today is no ordinary day at the orphanage she lives in. Every year, the orphanage honors its newest arrivals by creating a birthday day especially for them. From that moment forward, the orphans have a day that they know is theirs--a day to celebrate, a day to enjoy, a day to remember. And today is the day! Based on real children in an orphanage in Kenya, this lovely story shows how something as simple as a birthday, something most of us take for granted, can mean so much in another part of the world.

Download or read book The First Day of Spring written by Nancy Tucker and published by Hutchinson. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'So that was all it took,' I thought. 'That was all it took for me to feel like I had all the power in the world. One morning, one moment, one yellow-haired boy. It wasn't so much after all.' Chrissie knows how to steal sweets from the shop without getting caught, the best hiding place for hide-and-seek, the perfect wall for handstands. Now she has a new secret. It gives her a fizzing, sherbet feeling in her belly. She doesn't get to feel power like this at home, where food is scarce and attention scarcer. Fifteen years later, Julia is trying to mother her five-year-old daughter, Molly. She is always worried - about affording food and school shoes, about what the other mothers think of her. Most of all she worries that the social services are about to take Molly away. That's when the phone calls begin, which Julia is too afraid to answer, because it's clear the caller knows the truth about what happened all those years ago. And it's time to face the truth- is forgiveness and redemption ever possible for someone who has killed?

Download or read book Kids First from Day One written by Christine Hertz and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a place to start creating the classroom of your dreams from the very first minute of school, a classroom that is research based, child centered, and in step with the world today." - Christine Hertz and Kristine Mraz The classroom of your dreams starts with one big idea. From the first days of school to the last, Kids First from Day One shares teaching that puts your deepest teaching belief into action: that children are the most important people in the room. Christine Hertz and Kristi Mraz show how to take that single, heartfelt value and create a cohesive, highly effective approach to teaching that addresses today's connected, collaborative world. With infectious enthusiasm, hard-won experience, and a generous dose of humor, Kids First from Day One shows exactly how Christine and Kristi build and maintain a positive, cooperative, responsive classroom where students engage deeply with their learning and one another. Kids First from Day One strengthens and deepens the connections between your love of working with kids, your desire to impact their lives, and your teaching practice. It shares: plans for designing beautiful classroom spaces that burst with the fun of learning positive language and classroom routines that reduce disruptive behavior-without rewards and consequences suggestions for matching students' needs to high-impact teaching structures a treasury of the Christine and Kristi's favorite "teacher stuff" such as quick guides for challenging behavior, small-group planning grids, and parent letters links to videos that model the moves of Christine's and Kristi's own teaching. Just starting out and want to know what really works in classrooms? Curious about how to make your room hum with learning? Or always on the lookout for amazing teaching ideas? Read Kids First from Day One. You'll discover that the classroom of your dreams is well within your reach.

Download or read book Song Lyrics and Poems written by Herthey Hill and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-10-04 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I do hope these writtings will be very inspirational to you, and inspire you with more hope for the future. I have written a lot of Truck driving songs and Humorus songs also. You will find songs and Poetry of different Holidays too. So come on and let's go on a journey into the past, the present, and hope for the Future.

Download or read book The Mammoth s First Day of School written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary of the Story: In this beautiful story, Milo, a friendly and interested little mammoth, went to school for the first time. Milo's educational road was filled with joy, excitement, and a desire to learn, thanks to his mother Mabel's loving support and his teacher Mrs. Hoots's wise guidance. As Milo went through the ups and downs of school, he learned the joy of friendship and the power of community. He made friends with his classmates for life as they explored the forest, played games, and enjoyed the joys of learning. Milo learned about how nature works, the secrets of math, the beauty of art, and the power of a good story through their travels. Milo's desire to learn didn't stop in the classroom. He went into the forest to learn from the forest's living world. He became a good protector of the environment by developing a deep love for the natural world and working to protect it. His adventures and experiences taught him how important it is to care about, respect, and take care of other people and the world. Milo became a role model and teacher to younger mammoths over time because he liked to learn and cared about them. He told them to appreciate their differences, be curious about the world, and try to grow as people. Milo's impact went beyond the forest community. He worked to solve problems all over the world and inspired people to do good things in the world. Milo's story shows us how education can change people, how important friends are, and how important it is to follow our dreams and make a difference. It shows how exciting it is to find something new, how beautiful nature is, and how strong and capable each person is. As the story ends, Milo's memory lives on, inspiring future generations to follow their dreams, learn new things, and show kindness and understanding. Milo, the kind and curious mammoth, is a great reminder that learning is a lifelong adventure and that we can make the world a better, more linked place by loving to learn. How the story started: Milo, a young mammoth, used to live in a place with lots of green plants and tall mountains. Milo was a friendly and curious little giant who loved life more than anyone else. Since he could walk, he couldn't stop wanting to find out more about the world around him. He would walk through the woods, sniffing the air with his little tail. He was excited to find new places and meet new people. His never-ending curiosity had no limits, so he often went to the farthest parts of the land, where he found secret treasures and met animals of all shapes and sizes. Milo loved every chance to learn about and enjoy the beauty of nature, whether it was climbing tall trees or swimming in rivers with clear water. Milo's sixth birthday was coming up, and he was very excited to start school. He was excited about going to school because he knew it would give him access to a whole new world of information and adventures. He couldn't wait to meet other young animals and tell them what he had found. On the morning of his sixth birthday, Milo woke up with a spring in his step. He knew that today was the first day of his learning adventure. He ran over to his parents, swinging his trunk from side to side with joy. Milo yelled to his parents, "Mama and Daddy, today is my first day of school! I can't wait to learn new things and make new friends!" Milo’s parents, Mabel, and Oliver were proud of and loved their son. They had watched him grow into a smart and curious young mammoth, so they knew he was ready for this next step in his life. Mabel got down on her knees and gave Milo a soft kiss. "Oh, my brave little one, we are so proud of you!" she cried. Oliver said in a friendly, deep voice, "You've always been hungry for knowledge, and school will give you even more chances to learn and grow." "Milo, you have a special talent. It's great that you can make friends and find beauty in everything. Keep that talent close to your heart and let it shine at your new school." Milo nodded and listened to what they said. He felt surer of himself when he knew his parents loved and supported him. Milo ran to school with a quick breakfast and a bag full of school supplies. He was excited and eager. As Milo walked through the woods, he couldn't help but notice the sights and sounds around him. The bright colors of the flowers, the soft rustling of the leaves in the wind, and the sweet songs of the birds all seemed to celebrate his great day. Squirrels climbing trees and bunnies hopping through fields seemed to know he was happy and waved to him. Their smiles and words of encouragement sparked his drive, and he ran faster. He finally got to the school, which was a beautiful building among the trees. Its wooden building looked warm and inviting, and the sounds of laughter and activity coming from inside made his heart skip a beat. Milo took a big breath, opened the door, and walked in, excited to start his first day of school. Milo, a small mammoth who was friendly and interested, was about to go on a new journey. He wanted to make a difference in the world of education with his love of travel, natural generosity, and never-ending desire to learn. He didn't know that his first day of school would be the start of a great journey full of learning, friendship, and lots of new things. As Milo's first day of school got closer, his mother, Mabel, was both excited and nervous. As she watched her child grow and get better, she saw how curious he was and how much he loved. Mabel knew that school would give Milo a lot of new opportunities, but she couldn't help being worried. As she held Milo tightly, her big tusks lightly touched his fur. "My dear Milo," she smiled, "today is a very special day for you. It's your first day of school, and I'm so proud of you." Milo looked up at his mother with big, innocent eyes that were full of joy. "I can't wait, Mama," he told her. "I want to learn, explore, and make new friends!" The little girl's words filled Mabel's heart with love. Milo would benefit from being excited, but she couldn't get her mind off of her worries. Milo is a young mammoth, but even for him, the world can be a big and strange place. She said it softly as she moved a few strands of hair out of his face. "Milo, my dear, remember to be brave and kind. School is a place where you'll meet new friends and learn new things. But if you ever feel unsure or scared, know that Mama and Papa are always here for you." Milo nodded, his trunk wiggling with determination. "I'll remember, Mama. I'll be brave and make you proud." Mabel's worry went away when she saw how sure and eager Milo was. She thought he was strong and kind enough to get through anything that came his way. She whispered to him, "I believe in you, my little explorer," and she kissed his face. "Take on this new adventure, and may it bring you joy for the rest of your life." On Milo's first day of school, Mabel got up early to make sure everything was ready for her son. She made him a healthy breakfast, packed his favorite lunchbox in the shape of an acorn, and put new papers and pencils in his new backpack. As they walked hand in hand toward school, Mabel couldn't help but feel sad. Milo had just taken his first wobbly steps, and now he was getting close to this important milestone. As Mabel walked into the playground, she looked around to see what was going on. She saw other young animals, each of which was having its own "first day" experience. Squirrels with tiny backpacks ran by, rabbits hopped around happily, and young foxes chatted. There was a lot of nervousness and excitement in the air. Milo's trunk was firmly squeezed by Mabel. "Look, Milo," she pointed to the other animals and spoke. "You're not alone. There are lots of new friends waiting to meet you. Just be yourself, and it won't take long for you to make friends." Milo's eyes grew wide as he saw all the friendly faces. He took a deep breath, and then his worries started to go away. He tightened his grip on his mother's back, drawing power from her support. "Mama, thank you for believing in me," Milo said softly. Mabel smiled brightly, and her love for Milo could be seen in every part of her body. "You're my precious one, Milo. Your first day of school is just the beginning of an amazing journey. Embrace it with an open heart and remember that your Papa and I are always here for you." Mabel wrapped her arms around Milo as he walked confidently into the schoolyard, his small frame surrounded by a world of possibilities. Mabel couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness as she felt a mix of excitement and worry. Milo was getting older and more capable of taking care of himself every day, she realized. Mabel felt happy and sad as she watched her daughter take her first steps into the bigger world. Milo's first day of school kept coming back to Mabel's mind all day. She pictured him in a classroom with people he didn't know, and she wondered how he was doing. The hours seemed to go on forever, and every minute brought a mix of joy and fear. When school was finally over, Mabel hurried to the playground to pick up Milo. As she got closer, she saw a group of young animals laughing and playing. Milo stood out from the rest because his eyes were shining with happiness. Mabel's heart jumped with relief and joy when she saw Milo get along with his new friends. Every time he talked to someone, his interest and friendliness stood out. It was as if he had changed. Milo had clearly gotten used to his new place and found his place in the busy world of school. Milo ran over as soon as he knew his mother was coming, waving his trunk with joy. He said, "Mama, Mama!" with a big smile on his face. Mabel said, "You won't believe all the amazing things we did today!" Her fears were going away like morning fog. "Tell me everything, my love; I can't wait to hear all about your adventures." As they walked home, Milo was very excited as he told stories about his first day. Mrs. Hoots, the smart owl who taught kids interesting things, was talked about. He talked about what they did during the break, the friends he'd made, and how exciting it was to find something new with his classmates. Mabel listened carefully. She was very proud of her young adventurer. She couldn't believe how well Milo had not only adjusted to his new home, but also done well in it. Her worries were unfounded, and her faith in Milo's toughness paid off.

Download or read book The First Day written by Phil Harrison and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in Ireland and New York, a debut novel about an affair and its explosive consequences--the sins of the father visited on the son in unexpected and irreversible ways.

Download or read book Tell Me About Your Day Today written by Mem Fox and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy and his favorite stuffed animals share their days with one another in this cozy bedtime picture book with audio from Mem Fox. There was once a boy who loved bedtime. What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? The little boy in this gentle and fun story loves to talk to his stuffed animals each evening and share with them all the things that happened to him that day—and to hear about their days, too. From bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Lauren Stinger, here is a celebration of imagination, play, friendship, and coziness certain to touch a chord with young children everywhere. Includes audio!