Download or read book The Day Abuelo Got Lost written by Diane de Anda and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Most Inspirational Children's Picture Book, Honorable Mention, International Latino Book Award While grandfather's loss of memory is very upsetting, it makes Luis find new things for them to do, and helps him realize that they still love each other. A touching story about a boy and his grandfather who enjoy a special relationship—until Abuelo starts to lose his memory. Instead of building model planes and cooking together, Luis and his father have to search the neighborhood for Abuelo, and Luis and Abuelo have to find new activities to enjoy together.

Download or read book The Day Teddy Beddy Bear Got Lost written by Avery Slier and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of children's books on Teddy Bears.

Download or read book The Day We Lost Pet written by Chuck Young and published by Penny Candy Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family of balloon characters tell the story of their meeting, how they made a family, and how they came together to mourn the death of their beloved Pet.

Download or read book The Day the Tall Man Got Lost written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary about this story: "The Day the Tall Man Got Lost" is a touching children's story that takes readers on a fantastic journey with Tim, the tallest man in the world, as he finds a mysterious map that leads him to Tiny Island. Tim lived in a big city not too far away. The world around him seemed small and unimportant because he was so tall. But when he found a map to Tiny Island, he couldn't turn down the chance for an adventure. Tim found himself on Tiny Island, where everything was small, including the trees, houses, and, most importantly, the Littles, who were tiny people. Tim was greeted with open arms by these friendly people, and he quickly learned that their way of life was marked by their friendliness, sense of community, and simplicity. Tim and the Littles went on a beautiful journey. They went through honey-scented flower fields, sparkling woods, and magical places like Tiny Lake and Tiny Market. He was amazed by how beautiful this small world was, and he became close with the people who lived there. Tim knew it was time to leave the tiny world that had won his heart and go back to the big city as the sun went down. The Littles waved goodbye with their tiny hands, and their bright eyes showed both sadness and hope. When Tim went back to the busy city, he couldn't stop thinking about his day on Tiny Island. He had learned that real greatness was not measured by how tall you are but by how many connections you have, how generous you are, and how well you can see beauty in simple things. Tim's life in the big city changed when he put what he learned on Tiny Island to use. He tried to get his friends to live more simply, love nature, and feel like they were part of a community. He helped people for free and told them about what he had learned, which made them kinder and simpler. Tim always had memories of Tiny Island with him, even though he lived in a big, complicated world. The lessons he had learned and the friends he had made changed his life. He knew that sometimes the most amazing things can happen in the most ordinary places, and that the most magical things can happen in the most ordinary times. "The Day the Tall Man Got Lost" is a story about finding yourself, changing, and the power of kindness and community that lasts. It tells us that the most exciting things can happen in the most unexpected places, and that the most profound and lasting magic can happen in the most ordinary things. Here's how the story starts: Once upon a time, on a bright morning in a place not too far away, a tall man named Tim lived there. Tim was a good example of the power of being taller than most people. He stood out in a world where most people couldn't even reach his chest. He was amazed by the unique view his height gave him, since he was so tall that even the largest people of his time were dwarfed by him. From his point of view, the way the world worked was both interesting and strange. Tim lived in the middle of a huge, busy city in a big, stately house that fit his towering height. It was a beautiful building that looked like it reached for the sky, and it reflected how powerful he was in the city. The greatness of the building was shown by its beautiful front, which had intricate carvings and tall columns on either side of the entrance. Tim looked out over the skyline from his luxurious home with a sense of power. He watched the tiny people below going about their daily lives as if they were small figures in a big diorama. Tim's world was full of highs and lows. The things he did every day showed how different things were in his surroundings. He walked through the twisting streets of the city and felt like a giant among the people who lived there. In comparison, the busy people looked like a sea of moving dots, and the cars moving below him looked like small toys. Even everyday things like lampposts and park benches looked like tiny decorations in his huge kingdom. Tim loved the many benefits of being taller than most people. He thought it was great that he didn't need ladders to get things off high shelves or change light bulbs. His friends used to joke that he had a "top shelf" view of life. Even though it was easy and interesting, his height made him feel alone. When he talked to other people, he often had to stoop or crouch, as if he were physically and mentally lowering himself to their level. Even though he looked powerful and had a lot of luxury, Tim was interested in a lot more than his big house and the city around it. He wanted to see the world from a different point of view and understand what it was like to live with people whose lives seemed so small compared to his. Tim was digging around in his closet one morning when he came across an old, worn-out map that would change his life forever. He was interested in the paper because it had a picture of Tiny Island on it. It drew him in with the promise of magic and wonder, and he couldn't resist the pull of the unknown. Tim went on an adventure, holding the map tightly in his huge hand. He was going to a world that was the exact opposite of his own. The trip itself to Tiny Island was an adventure. Tim, the giant, got on a small boat that seemed so small compared to him that it was almost funny. As he flew away from the tall buildings of the city, the world around him changed in a big way. The water spread out in front of him, and it looked like the sky went on forever. It was a big change from his everyday life, which was spent in crowded streets and big buildings. As the boat got closer to Tiny Island, Tim's heart rate went up. When he stepped onto the island, he felt like Gulliver in the land of the Lilliputians. The trees around him were only about as tall as his knee, and their leaves moved slowly in the breeze. The flowers' many colors look like little pearls strewn all over the ground. The houses he found were small and cozy, about the size of dollhouses, and they were hidden among the plants and flowers like gifts. Tim was most interested in the people who lived on Tiny Island, though. These little people, who were no taller than his hand, made him smile with their strangeness. Their eyes shone like stars, and their big smiles made them look warm and friendly. When a giant from the big world showed up, it got their attention. They welcomed him with open arms. Tim and the Littles went on an adventure to find out more about the magical world of Tiny Island. The Littles were so happy as they led him through fields of tiny flowers that smelled so good. They went through beautiful woods where the trees sparkled in the light, and they showed him the smallest animals on the island. As the day went on, Tim couldn't help but be amazed by how beautiful and simple Tiny Island was. In a world where everything was small and fragile, he learned a lot about how complicated life can be. He liked the Littles' ability to make a thriving community even though they were small. Their tiny leaf-and-twig homes were works of art, and their tiny crops gave them a lot of food. Tim's friendship with the Littles grew stronger as time went on. They told each other stories and laughed, and Tim realized that they had a lot in common despite how different they looked. He learned a lot from the Littles about being part of a group, being kind, and enjoying the simple things in life. Tim knew it was time to leave Tiny Island when the orange and pink colors of the setting sun filled the sky with golden rays. The Littles came to say their last goodbyes, and their small voices were full of sadness and thanks. They had grown to like the huge guest, and when they left, it meant the end of a great day. Tim went back to the small boat that would take him back to the big city. The Littles showed him the way. He thanked his new friends very much and promised to come back. As the boat moved away, he looked back at the small island and thought about how nice the day had been. Tim couldn't help but think about his trip to Tiny Island when he got back to the big city with its tall buildings and busy streets. It had been a day of magic and new discoveries that had changed his view of life for good. Even though he was the biggest person on Earth, he found that the people of Tiny Island had a lot to teach him. Tim went for a walk one day when the sun cast a warm, golden glow over the city and made everything look warm and inviting. On this beautiful morning, Tim's path led him to a surprising find because of a bit of luck. As he walked down the streets he knew, lost in thought, he came across a part of the city that looked like it wasn't being taken care of. There, a charming old bookstore was nestled between new shops. Tim's attention was drawn to a dusty window display. Beneath the layers of age and disrepair was a treasure chest of forgotten stories. He opened the door, which creaked, and walked into the cozy little shop. The walls were lined with rows and rows of books, whose spines sagged from holding so many stories. The air was full of the smell of old paper, a relaxing scent that took him back in time right away. As he walked along the shelves, his fingers ran over the old covers of the books. Each one held a world of adventure in its pages. But it wasn't a book that brought him in that day; it was a faded, old map that stood out on a small wooden board next to the bar. The title "Tiny Island" was written in a fancy, curling script that seemed to whisper secrets of a long-gone world. The map was framed in broken leather. The paper had turned yellow from age, and the ink lines made complicated landscapes and strange shapes that hinted at adventure and mystery. Tim's interest was first sparked by the intriguing word, but it grew into a strong desire to see this unknown country. The chart's appeal drew him in, and he couldn't say no to the temptation it offered. As shown on the map, Tiny Island wasn't just any island. It was a magical place where reality seemed to shrink to comedic proportions. People said that it was home to tiny people, animals that were no bigger than his palm, and homes that were no bigger than his palm. Tim's heartbeat fast as he held the map, which felt rough and brittle to the touch. He felt like an adventurer from one of the many books he had read in his huge home library. The idea of going somewhere where everything was small and pretty was enticing, like a call to step out of the everyday and into the unusual. Tim didn't think twice before making his choice. He was going to Tiny Island, a place that offered more magic and adventure than he could have ever imagined. He set off on a trip that would take him far out of his comfort zone. He left the busy streets of the city, which seemed tiny next to their huge size, behind.

Download or read book The Day Cappy Bear Got Lost written by Alicia Suarez Holt and published by Alicia Suarez Holt. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the things that Cappy Bear does are humorous, and some of them need to be stopped by his family. The day Cappy Bear gets lost is a perfect opportunity to find out if the pet care his family has given him helps them find their lovable German shepherd. Little ones who have lost their own pets will make a connection to the family in The Day Cappy Bear Got Lost. It is the author's hope that this story encourages little ones to take good care of their pets.

Download or read book Bring Jade Home written by Michelle Caffrey and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine your dog, suddenly lost in the wilds of Yellowstone National Park. Alone. At night. Surrounded by wolves and grizzly bears. Day after day, week after week. How far would you go to find your dog? Time is running out. Predators. Frigid nights. A dangerous landscape. Starvation. Bring Jade Home is the gripping true story of Jade, a young Australian shepherd, who disappears into Yellowstone's wilderness after a horrific car wreck. Despite their injuries and against doctor's orders, her owners David and Laura leave the Trauma Center to begin a desperate search - can they find Jade before it's too late? The perfect read for dog lovers and wilderness enthusiasts alike, Bring Jade Home is the heartwarming tale of the owners, park employees, and huge search effort to bring Jade home. This story will melt your heart and renew your faith in dogs - and people.

Download or read book The Day I Lost My Superpowers written by Michaël Escoffier and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood is a magical time when even the stuff of the day-to-day is exciting and the ordinary often seems extraordinary. A part of this magic is that with just a little imagination, we all might be found to possess true superpowers! This isn't the first or last book where a child delightedly discovers her own superpowers. But it may be just about the driest, funniest, and sweetest, where the discovery is handled with humor and charm. One of the book's true pleasures is that it's a girl who discovers her own extraordinary abilities, and when her powers fail, as they must, she discovers them in her mom. All of which leads to a lovely intimacy between the two.

Download or read book The Day He Drove By written by Elana Johnson and published by AEJ Creative Works. This book was released on 2022-10-20 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A widowed florist, her ten-year-old daughter, and the paramedic who delivered the girl a decade earlier... Paramedic Andrew Herrin delivered Gretchen Samuels's daughter on the side of the road when she and her husband couldn't make it to the hospital in time. When their paths cross again in small-town Hawthorn Harbor, she's a widow and the baby is ten-year-old Dixie. Dixie gets along great with Drew, and Gretchen finds herself falling in love with the man who's rescued her on the side of the road twice now. But when Drew's ex-girlfriend comes back to town, Gretchen's trust issues rear their ugly head. The day Drew drove by Gretchen's van changed his whole life. He wants her and her daughter in his life, but he can't keep reassuring her that he and his ex are over. Way over. Can Drew and Gretchen find their way toward true love? Start this sweet/clean contemporary beach romance series filled with second-chance romances by USA Today bestselling author Elana Johnson.

Download or read book The Five Lost Days written by William Petrick and published by Pearhouse Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling documentary producer Michael Burns has traveled to the remote Maya Mountains of Belize to capture exclusive footage of the last surviving curandero. The traditional Mayan healer may hold the key to discovering new medicines among the vast, uncharted flora of the rain forest. But with a violent civil war spilling across the border from neighboring Guatemala, and Burns inexplicably drawn to the aging curandero's American apprentice, the filmmakers stumble into a more explosive story than they ever could have imagined. At once an adventure and an exploration into the nature of perception, The Five Lost Days exposes the clash between modern culture and ancient beliefs.

Download or read book 438 Days written by Jonathan Franklin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The miraculous account of the man who survived alone and adrift at sea longer than anyone in recorded history. For fourteen months, Alvarenga survived constant shark attacks. He learned to catch fish with his bare hands. He built a fish net from a pair of empty plastic bottles. Taking apart the outboard motor, he fashioned a huge fishhook. Using fish vertebrae as needles, he stitched together his own clothes. Based on dozens of hours of interviews with Alvarenga and interviews with his colleagues, search and rescue officials, the medical team that saved his life and the remote islanders who nursed him back to health, this is an epic tale of survival. Print run 75,000.

Download or read book I Once Was Lost written by Don Everts and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-08-20 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don Everts and Doug Schaupp tell the stories of postmodern people who have come to follow Jesus. They describe the factors that influence how people shift in their perspectives and become open to the Gospel. They provide practical tools to help people enter the kingdom, as well as guidelines for how new believers can live out their Christian faith.

Download or read book The Day My Daddy Died written by Rebecca Mason and published by . This book was released on 2020-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young boy learns the news of his Father's sudden death, pain and sorrow become abruptly real. His carefree childhood is instantly altered as his once 'normal' world is turned upside down. His grief carries him through a wide range of emotions until one day he finally finds healing within and a way to hold onto his memories. A highly relatable and ultimately triumphant book that helps children reflect on the loss of a parent and find a healthy way to accept and move forward.

Download or read book The Day I Lost You written by Alex Sinclair and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Explorers Who Got Lost written by Diane Sansevere-Dreher and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1992-10-15 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the adventures of such early explorers of America as Columbus, Dias, and Cabot. Includes information on the events, society, and superstitions of the times.

Download or read book Love Poems from God written by Johnny Love and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered if God still speaks through His children? Is there such a thing as a modern-day profit? Johnny Love is here to tell you the truth! I saw no light nor heard any voice, but it was truly Jesus who came to me on January 22, 2011. This book is about real loveGods pure love, His unconditional love.

Download or read book The Complete Works of J M Barrie With Illustrations written by James Matthew Barrie and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 4038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Works of J.M. Barrie (With Illustrations) is a literary treasure trove that includes all of Barrie's famous works, such as Peter Pan, The Little White Bird, and Dear Brutus. Barrie's unique style of blending realism with fantasy is evident throughout his writings, with characters that are both charming and thought-provoking. The inclusion of illustrations adds an extra layer of depth to Barrie's imaginative worlds, making this collection a must-have for any lover of classic literature. Barrie's works are often seen as a reflection of his own experiences and inner struggles, as he grappled with themes of childhood, identity, and the passage of time. His ability to capture the wonder and innocence of youth while addressing deeper philosophical questions sets him apart as a truly timeless author. Readers will be captivated by the whimsical and poignant tales found within this comprehensive collection, which showcases the magic and imagination that have made J.M. Barrie a literary legend.

Download or read book American Voices of World War I written by Martin Marix Evans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using original documents from the U.S. Army Military History Institute (including extracts from letters and diaries of serving soldiers, as well as from official reports and papers), this book recalls the experiences of Americans who fought in the First World War. Individual chapters cover different periods, from Enlistment to Victory, in a chronological fashion. The book also features topics such as weaponry, medical services and entertainment.