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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 The Complete Butler Vermont Series Books 1 9 written by Marie Force and published by HTJB, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 2720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the continuation of the Green Mountain Series, the Abbott/Coleman/Stillman family story moves to new characters while revisiting beloved characters from the earlier series. Set in the mountain town of Butler, Vermont, and with the family’s Green Mountain Country Store business at the heart of the series, come along as these characters find happily ever after—with the help of a town moose named Fred. Includes the complete series: Book 1: Every Little Thing Book 2: Can’t Buy Me Love Book 3: Here Comes the Sun Book 4: Till There Was You Book 5: All My Loving Book 6: Let It Be Book 7: Come Together Book 8: Here, There and Everywhere Book 9: The Long and Winding Road

Download or read book The Long and Winding Road written by Marie Force and published by HTJB, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the one you’ve been waiting for… Max Abbott takes center stage in the Butler, Vermont Series finale when the timeline jumps forward five years and finds Max staring down his ten-year high school reunion, with no desire whatsoever to attend. Under pressure from his family to go, he ends up glad to be there when he connects with the only person from high school he wanted to see—his ex-girlfriend, Lexi, who’s been “missing” the last ten years. When Max finds out where Lexi has been—and why—and realizes all the old familiar feelings are still there, he’ll have to decide if he can risk taking a chance on an uncertain situation with her or if he’d rather continue to be alone with his son, Caden. Find out where all the Abbotts and Colemans are and what Fred and Dexter are up to five years later as this beloved series comes to an exciting and heartfelt conclusion. Reading Order Green Mountain Series Book 1: All You Need Is Love (Will & Cameron) Book 2: I Want to Hold Your Hand (Hannah & Nolan) Book 3: I Saw Her Standing There (Colton & Lucy) Book 4: And I Love Her (Hunter & Megan) Novella: You’ll Be Mine (Will & Cameron’s Wedding) Book 5: It's Only Love (Ella & Gavin) Book 6: Ain’t She Sweet (Charley & Tyler) Butler, Vermont Series, a continuation of Green Mountain Book 1: Every Little Thing (Grayson & Emma) Book 2: Can't Buy Me Love (Patrick & Mary) Book 3: Here Comes the Sun (Wade & Mia) Book 4: Till There Was You (Lucas & Dani) Book 5: All My Loving (Landon & Amanda) Book 6: Let It Be (Linc & Molly) Book 7: Come Together (Noah and Brianna) Book 8: Here Comes the Sun (Cabot and Izzy) Book 9: The Long and Winding Road (Max and Lexi)

Download or read book So I Married a Demon Slayer written by Kathy Love and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the lusty humidity of the Deep South, among the neon lights of Vegas, and the glitz of high-fashion, demon slayers are the new sexy. . . Hot! By Kathy Love At Hot! Magazine, the devil really does wear Prada. When the CEO is an actual demon and the mail room guys are undercover demon slayers, it's not beyond the realm of possibility for an up-and-coming photographer and a model possessed by much more than a sweet tooth to fall in love. What Slays In Vegas by Angie Fox When a sexy succubus comes up against a fearless demon slayer intent on killing her boss, a truly wild Vegas night turns into a quickie wedding. But in a city where anything goes, a demon slayer wedding a succubus is strictly forbidden. Which doesn't mean either is rushing to jump out of the marriage bed. The Bride Wore Demon Dust by Lexi George He's perfection in a tuxedo--more so out of it--and on a mission to protect his Alabama gal from the mysterious mayhem intent on her destruction. But the bride is a spunky steel magnolia with special powers of her own, determined to drop-kick evil forces across the state line and give her slayer a run for his money. Praise for Angie Fox "She has a genuine gift for creating dangerously hilarious drama." --RT Book Reviews Praise for Kathy Love "Fangs for the Memories will make you laugh until milk comes out of your nose." --MaryJanice Davidson Praise for Lexi George "A not-to-be-missed Southern-fried, bawdy, hilarious romp." --Beverly Barton on Demon Hunting in Dixie

Download or read book Her Alaskan Companion written by Heidi McCahan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romance isn’t the plan… Until a mischievous dog changes everything. When pregnant widow Lexi Thomas moves to Alaska for a fresh start, the last thing on her mind is romance. Fortunately her neighbor’s affectionate goldendoodle is just the distraction she needs—unlike his gruff owner. Police officer Heath Donovan hopes building a fence in exchange for pet sitting will keep Lexi at a distance. But when his unruly dog turns matchmaker, can he face his biggest fear for a shot at love? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner

Download or read book Tempered Joy written by Pamela S Thibodeaux and published by Temperance Publishing, Imprint of Pamela S Thibodeaux Enterprises, LLC. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All around rodeo cowboy and heir to the Rockin’ H Ranch, Ace Harris is determined not to fall in love. He’s only loved one woman in his life, his mother, and no one can even come close to filling her boots. Lexie Morgan thinks rodeo cowboys have rocks for brains and a death wish for a soul. A broken childhood and the death of her father and best friend leave her doubting and questioning God (despite her years of religious upbringing) and afraid of love. Can two young people who clash from the onset learn to trust in the healing power of God and find love and happiness amidst tragedy and grief?

Download or read book Love Happens At Sweetheart Farm written by Dalyn Weller and published by Morning Mocha Press/Dalyn Weller. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if your pursuit of happiness robs someone you love of theirs? Ian MacTavish is a disillusioned wealth manager for his family’s firm in Seattle. He’s desperate for change but chasing happiness instead of wealth will cost him more than mere money. When he jilts the firm’s wealthiest client and hides out at Sweetheart Farm, his inheritance and the family’s legacy are at stake. Lexi Taylor is the overworked owner of Sweetheart Farm B&B, a romantic getaway and wedding venue. Too bad she’s never had a sweetheart of her own. She’s convinced she’s better off without one. Love is only a recipe for more loss in her experience. But then Ian MacTavish shows up looking for an escape and winds up helping her make the farm profitable again. Lexi never knew she was lonely until she met Ian. As they work together, Lexi’s resolve melts and Ian’s bruised ego begins to mend. Life in the country is just what the city boy needed. Lexi and her Grandmother remind Ian what he’s been missing sitting behind a desk in the business district. But Ian never imagined he’d have to chase pigs, fight bears, and mend fences to repair his bruised ego and find love. With one reckless act, he restores his confidence and wins the admiration of the women who come to matter most. It seems so until Ian’s troubles follow him to the farm with Lexi’s riding shotgun.