Download or read book How to Heal a Broken Wing written by Bob Graham and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Such a visual piece . . . readers young and old will return to the story to look more deeply; they won’t be disappointed.” — Booklist (starred review) In a city full of hurried people, only young Will notices the bird lying hurt on the ground. With the help of his sympathetic mother, he gently wraps the injured bird and takes it home. Wistful and uplifting in true Bob Graham fashion, here is a tale of possibility — and of the souls who never doubt its power.

Download or read book Flying on Broken Wings written by Carrie Bailee and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carrie Bailee fled Canada and came to Australia when she was twenty. Once here she was assisted by a number of Australian women, and was ultimately encouraged to apply for refugee status in order to stay in this country. So began her battle to be granted asylum in Australia. Carrie stood before the Refugee Review Tribunal and revealed the dark underbelly of child sexual abuse and organised crime rings in our privileged, first-world neighbourhoods. This is the story of one young woman’s heroic journey to survive, escape and soar above her shocking childhood experiences, and her powerful struggle for freedom and a beautiful life in Australia.

Download or read book A Bus Called Heaven written by Bob Graham and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In a story where every turn is possible, if improbable, Graham makes readers believe. High hopes and busy, vibrant artwork . . . will entice children.” — Booklist (starred review) One morning in front of Stella’s house, an abandoned bus appears, looking sad as a whale on a beach. On its front, held up with packing tape, is a hand-painted sign that says Heaven. Right away, the bus brings change to Stella’s street when people stop to talk about it instead of rushing by. “This bus could be ours,” Stella declares. With a master’s eye for finding the magic in the mundane, Bob Graham creates an encouraging story about community — a whimsical tale about neighbors of all ages and stripes coming together, and about one little girl who comes into her own.

Download or read book The Broken Wings written by Kahlil Gibran and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-29 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1912, “The Broken Wings” is a poetic novel written by Khalil Gibran. Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 – 1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and artist best known as the author of “The Prophet” (1923)—one of the best-selling books of all time. Gibran's work covers such themes as justice, religion, science, free will, love, happiness, the soul, the body, and death; and he is widely considered to have been one of the most important figures in Arabic poetry and literature during the first half of the twentieth century. Set in Beirut at the turn of the century, the story is one the tragic love between a young betrothed woman and our protagonist, who are forced to see each other in secret until their meetings are uncovered and their love made impossible. “The Broken Wings” addresses a variety contemporary problems in the Eastern Mediterranean, including women's rights and religious corrupt on. Other notable works by this author include: “Music” (1905), “Rebellious Spirits” (1908). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Download or read book Eve written by Elissa Elliott and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2009-01-27 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BONUS: This edition contains an Eve discussion guide. In this mesmerizing debut novel, Elissa Elliott blends biblical tradition with recorded history to put a powerful new twist on the story of creation’s first family. Here is Eve brought to life in a way religion and myth have never allowed–as a wife, a mother, and a woman. With stunning intimacy, Elliott boldly reimagines Eve’s journey before and after the banishment from Eden, her complex marriage to Adam, her troubled relationship with her daughters, and the tragedy that would overcome her sons, Cain and Abel. From a woman’s first awakening to a mother’s innermost hopes and fears, from moments of exquisite tenderness to a climax of shocking violence, Eve explores the very essence of love, womanhood, faith, and humanity.

Download or read book How to Mend a Kea written by Janet Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The little kaka that lost its way; the kereru with the broken wing; the tuatara that went floppy; the whio that couldnt? fly, the kea with the broken foot . . . All these stories and more from Wildbase, the remarkable New Zealand native animal veterinary hospital, told by expert natural history writer Janet Hunt. This is the perfect book for everyone who cares about our wild creatures and wants to know more about how they are helped when they are ill or injured. Children, parents and teachers will be entranced and inspired by the stories of how skilled vets can cure our endangered species.

Download or read book Gary written by Leila Rudge and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Newtown, N.S.W.: Walker Books Australia, 2016.

Download or read book The Amazing Erik written by Mike Huber and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing at the water table is fun. But Erik thinks getting splashed is not fun. When his sleeve gets wet, Erik gets sad, and he can't imagine ever being happy again. Then, with a classmate by his side, Erik becomes absorbed by a new idea: making the water disappear. As it does, Erik discovers his sadness has vanished and happiness has reappeared, like magic. Airdah-taroo! The book contains a page of information to help adults connect the story to children's experiences.

Download or read book The Silver Button written by Bob Graham and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is an elegant piece of living theater. . . . A book to bathe in, reminding readers that something magical is happening every instant.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) At 9:59 on a Thursday morning, Jodie draws a duck. As she’s about to add a silver button to the duck’s boot, her little brother, Jonathan, takes his first step. At the exact same moment, a man buys fresh bread at the bakery, a baby is born, a soldier says good-bye to his mom. . . . From an ordinary scene in an apartment strewn with a child’s artwork to a bird’s-eye view of a city morning pulsing with life, Bob Graham celebrates a whole world-vision in a single moment.

Download or read book April and Esme Tooth Fairies written by Bob Graham and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two young tooth fairies make their first lost-tooth collection in Bob Graham’s warm, whimsical tale. A Junior Library Guild Selection. April Underhill, seven-year-old tooth fairy, gets a call on her cell phone. This is it! Her first tooth collection. April and her little sister, Esme, must convince Mom and Dad to let them take on the task all by themselves. But soon, two tiny fairies fly off into the night, over a highway of thundering eighteen-wheelers, eager to prove how grown up they can be. As always, the charm is in the visual details: the pony-tailed, winged dad in baggy jeans; the snug fairy house with teeth dangling from the rafters like wind chimes. Once again, Bob Graham has crafted a tale of heartwarming adventure, magical yet very real.

Download or read book Pandora written by Victoria Turnbull and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pandora lives alone, in a world of broken things. She makes herself a handsome home, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky . . . a bird with a broken wing. Little by little, Pandora helps the bird grow stronger. Little by little, the bird helps Pandora feel less lonely. The bird begins to fly again, and always comes back—bringing seeds and flowers and other small gifts. But then one day, it flies away and doesn't return. Pandora is heartbroken. Until things begin to grow . . . Here is a stunningly illustrated celebration of connection and renewal.

Download or read book Bird written by Zetta Elliott and published by Lee & Low Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this gentle, award-winning picture book, an African American boy nicknamed Bird uses drawing as a creative outlet as he struggles to make sense of his grandfather's death and his brother's drug addiction.

Download or read book Barn Owl Conservation Handbook written by Barn Owl Trust, and published by Pelagic Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation. Essential reading for ecologists, planners, land managers and ornithologists.

Download or read book Yo Soy Muslim written by Mark Gonzales and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Huffington Post Most Powerful Children’s Book of 2017 From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity. Dear little one, …know you are wondrous. A child of crescent moons, a builder of mosques, a descendant of brilliance, an ancestor in training. Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike.

Download or read book Real Cowboys written by Kate Hoefler and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Kate Hoefler’s realistic and poetic picture book debut about the wide open West, the myth of rowdy, rough-riding cowboys and cowgirls is remade. A timely and multifaceted portrayal reveals a lifestyle that is as diverse as it contrary to what we've come to expect.

Download or read book How to Mend a Broken Heart written by L. S. Parsons and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three years after Mr. Darcy's disastrous marriage proposal to Elizabeth Bennet, they meet again. Due to an unexpected twist of fate, Elizabeth finds herself a guest in the home of Mr. Darcy's aunt, the Dowager Lady Matlock. Long believing Elizabeth lost to him, Darcy has recently proposed marriage to an old flame, the widow of his friend. Now newly engaged Darcy encounters Elizabeth again and realizes she still owns his heart. Although bound by honor to another, Darcy sets out to improve Elizabeth's opinion of him. Tension mounts between Darcy and Elizabeth in that pursuit, and Darcy's betrothed begins to see Elizabeth as a threat to her upcoming marriage. How will Darcy and Elizabeth ever reach their happily ever after? How to Mend a Broken Heart is a non-canon variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and is intended for mature readers.

Download or read book God s Front Door written by Jill Briscoe and published by Monarch Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author and international speaker, Jill Briscoe, opens her heart and shareser intimate prayers and conversations with the God she seeks to serve. Aarriage breakdown in the family, a wedding, spending time apart from herpouse, are some of the topics which are treated honestly and sensitivitely.