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Paddington: The Junior Novel
by Jeanne WillisWhen Paddington arrives in London, he's excited to explore the city that he's heard so much about. Thanks to a stroke of luck, he meets Mr. and Mrs. Brown at the train station. They welcome him into their home and agree to help him find the explorer who visited his family in Peru. As Paddington sets out to search for the explorer and discover the many wonders in the city, he catches the eye of an evil taxidermist who would love nothing more than to come between the bear and the Browns. It will take every member of the Brown household to help Paddington learn that finding a home and a family is the greatest adventure of all.Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series by Michael Bond, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.
Paddle Battle (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Eric HowlingSet against a backdrop of the threat of wildfires on the West coast, this book looks at the effect changes at home can have on a young athlete's performance and the emotional support a team can provide. Thirteen-year-old kayaker Finn has been angry and resentful since his mother left the family. In a highly charged emotional state, Finn's performance is not only suffering, but he is also taking things out on his teammates. Like the wildfires that threaten Finn's training camp, this book shows how new beginnings arise after a destructive event. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
Padres Primerizos: Cómo Criar Niños Sanos y Felices a Través del Amor, el Cuidado y la Capacitación
by Hiddenstuff EntertainmentPadres primerizos por Hiddenstuff Entertainment Cómo criar niños sanos y felices a través del amor, el cuidado y la capacitación Padres primerizos: Cómo criar niños sanos y felices a través del amor, el cuidado y la capacitación Padres primerizos Si es la primera vez que usted es padre o está esperando a su recién nacido, entonces esta guía es para usted. Los bebés son extremadamente frágiles y necesitan mucha atención. ¡Por lo tanto, el cuidado de un bebé recién nacido será uno de los retos más grandes que usted haya tenido que enfrentar! Asegúrese de estar preparado - Cómo cuidar a su recién nacido. - Qué comprar. - Qué alimentar. - Cómo criar a su hijo. Además de toneladas de información útiles para los Padres primerizos. --> Desplácese hasta la parte superior de la página y haga clic en Añadir al carrito para comprar al instante. Información Legal: Este autor y/o propietario(s) de derechos no hace reclamos, promesas o garantías con respecto a la exactitud, integridad o adecuación del contenido de este libro, y expresamente niega responsabilidad por errores y omisiones en el contenido de este libro. Este producto es sólo para uso de referencia. Por favor, consulte a un profesional antes de tomar acción sobre cualquiera de los contenidos que se encuentran dentro.
Padres a prueba de crisis: Una guía para prevenir y curar los problemas de nuestros hijos (Especialidades Juveniles)
by Jim Hancock Rich Van PeltLo has visto en las noticias una y otra vez; tiroteos en las escuelas, adicciones en adolescentes, intimidación, trastornos alimenticios, depresión y suicidio, autolesión, embarazo. Las malas noticias no faltan cuando hablamos de los adolescentes de hoy día. Posiblemente crees que eso nunca le ocurrirá a “mi hijo/a”. Puede que no. Pero las crisis no siempre son las noticias que aparecen en los titulares de las noticias vespertinas. La variedad de crisis que un adolescente puede llegar a afrontar se extiende desde algo tan aparentemente inocuo como ser sorprendido copiando en un examen a que hacer con la cuando la familia se desintegra, o actuando en rebeldía y metiéndose en problemas con la ley. Y la realidad es que probablemente alguien que conocen experimentará algún tipo de crisis, y eso puede afectar a tu adolescente sensiblemente. Sea como fuere, cuando tu adolescente se ve afectado por una crisis, ¿no quisieras estar preparado? Rich Van Pelt y Jim Hancock, ambos padres que han criado adolescentes hasta la adultez y que han dedicado décadas al ministerio entre jóvenes y gestión de riesgo, combinan su experiencia y percepción para ayudarte a identificar y comprender lo que es una crisis y como puedes ayudar a tu adolescente a superarla y a desarrollarse a través de la misma. En sus páginas encontrarás respuestas prácticas en lo relacionado a temas como: • Pensamientos o comportamientos suicidas • Accidentes • Copiar y plagiar • Muerte (de un amigo o ser querido) • Trastornos alimenticios • Rituales de iniciación • Embarazo • Abuso sexual • Confusión de identidad sexual • Abuso o adicción de drogas • Y mucho más… Además de aprender como responder debidamente a las crisis, también aprenderás como prevenir algunos de estos problemas y como recurrir a la participación de profesionales si es necesario. Sea cual fuere el problema al que tu adolescente se está enfrentando, tu influencia en su vida sigue siendo lo más importante. Por tanto, prepárate a acompañarle en su crisis con sabiduría, compasión, y con las herramientas para ayudarle a sanar.
Padres confiados: Cómo reabastecer vidas demasiado ocupadas - Cómo vencer los patrones familiares negativos - Cómo crear un hogar lleno de gracia - Cómo comunicar...
by Jim BurnsEn algún punto de nuestra ocupada vida, muchos hemos olvidado, o incluso no hemos aprendido, los fundamentos de la buena crianza de los hijos, y ellos están sufriendo por esta causa. Tenemos buenas intenciones, pero las frustraciones diarias y los constantes conflictos pueden evidenciar que estamos mejor preparados para conducir un automóvil o dedicarnos a nuestra carrera que a criar hijos. Para evitar el método habitual de formar a los hijos a base de procedimientos empíricos, Jim Burns ofrece consejos y estrategias de eficacia comprobada para las familias de hoy día. Inspirado con su singular franqueza y espíritu práctico, cada capítulo explora un aspecto diferente del ser padres; desde romper cadenas generacionales de la disfunción hasta crear un ambiente cálido en el hogar, tratar cuestiones de disciplina y bendecir a nuestros hijos con un legado de fe. Los ejercicios útiles y las preguntas de seguimiento sobre la marcha consolidan las habilidades para ser padres y proveen un fundamento para desarrollar tu propio plan familiar.
Padres extraordinarios: Secretos de éxito para padres de adelescentes (Especialidades Juveniles)
by Mark MatlockHoy en día, las familias cristianas se encuentran atascadas muchas veces entre dos historias: la historia de su propia familia y la historia de Dios. Es como si estuvieran viviendo dos vidas: su vida cristiana y su vida en el “mundo real”. La solución a este problema consiste en descubrir la manera de hacer que la historia de tu familia entre en alineación con la historia de Dios en el mundo que nos rodea, de manera que te ayude a criar unos hijos que tengan el carácter, los valores y la misión que les permitan salir al mundo real y vivir una fe genuina. Padres extraordinarios es un libro sobre la formación de los hijos que te ayudará a ser dinámico, en lugar de actuar a base de reacciones, cuando se trata de educar a los jovencitos cristianos en un mundo que está lleno de contradicciones que se oponen a una vida de fe. En lugar de tratar de formar unos hijos que sean solo “buenos cristianos”, encontrarás aquí las herramientas que te ayudarán a manifestar en tu vida una fe que les permita a tus hijos ver lo que significa vivir como cristianos. Como resultado de esto, aprenderán lo que es la fe genuina, porque la estarán viviendo junto contigo. Mark Matlock, experto en culturas y veterano pastor de jóvenes, te ayudará a analizar cuestiones como las siguientes: • Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a tomar decisiones • La importancia de los fracasos • Cómo conocer la historia que tiene Dios para tu familia • Cómo hacer un cambio en la historia actual de tu familia • Cómo buscar la sabiduría, y mucho más. Dios nos ha puesto aquí para interactuar con el mundo y representarlo ante él, a base de relacionarte con la cultura, en lugar de apartarte de ella. En vez de tratar de aislar del mundo a tus hijos, o establecer unas barreras que les impidan relacionarse realmente con el mundo que Dios nos ha llamado a ayudar y sanar, aquí podrás aprender a guiar a tu familia hacia una vida integrada, en la cual la historia de la familia y la historia de Dios se unan para marcar una diferencia en el mundo que los rodea.
Padres heridos: Ayuda y esperanza para padres de los hijos pródigos
by Gregg Lewis Margie M. LewisPor fin, un libro que nos cuenta el relato completo: El hijo prodigo, la familia y el AMOR INFINITO DE DIOS. Este recurso clásico que ha sido actualizado gracias a una nueva generación de padres de hijos e hijas pródigos, no solo ofrece esperanza y sabiduría comprobadas para este tipo de padres, sino también brinda insumos frescos y nuevas palabras de ánimo para las madres y los padres heridos dondequiera que estén. Por primera vez, Margie Lewis nos cuenta el resto de la historia que inspiró la versión original de este libro. Margie anima a los padres y les ayuda a entender sus reacciones. Da estrategias de supervivencia de padres que han conocido ese dolor y han sido puestos a prueba. Seas un padre herido, un amigo, un miembro de la familia, un pastor o consejero, este recurso clásico te ministrará.
Pagan and Her Parents
by Michael ArdittiA powerful novel about a gay man's struggle to adopt the daughter of his late best friend'Unputdownable' The Times'Arditti writes exactly like Dickens' Scotland on Sunday'I honestly couldn't put the book down' Literary ReviewCandida Mulliner and Leo Young have been the closest of friends since university, living together but loving separately. When Candida dies after a long illness, she leaves her five year old daughter, Pagan, in Leo's care. Candida's adoptive parents are horrified; they refuse to accept that a single man is a suitable person to bring up a child and challenge Leo's guardianship in the courts. The ensuing hearings are complicated by tabloid exposure of Leo's homosexuality, which threatens not only his position with Pagan but also his job as a television chat-show host. As Leo fights for his and Pagan's rights in a society that continues to regard gay men as a threat to children, he finds himself isolated, vilified and, ultimately, arrested. Meanwhile, he endeavours to discover the truth about Candida, the cause of her estrangement from her adoptive parents, the identity of her natural mother and the reason for her refusal to name Pagan's father.
Pages & Co.: The Book Smugglers (Pages & Co. #4)
by Anna James"Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!"--Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series The fourth magical adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, starring Milo, the book smuggler. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and The Land of Stories.Since he was six years old, Milo has lived on board the Sesquipedalian, or &“Quip,&” a magical train that uses the power of imagination to travel through both stories and the real world. Aboard the Quip, Milo lives and works with his uncle, Horatio, a book smuggler who trades in rare books. When Horatio takes on a dangerous new job, he needs the help of Tilly Pages, a uniquely gifted bookwanderer. But when Tilly&’s grandfather and Horatio are poisoned by a mysterious copy of The Wizard of Oz and fall into a deep sleep, Milo and Tilly find themselves racing against time to save them. The friends must journey to the Emerald City with Dorothy, and eventually to Venice, Italy, to find out who is behind these strange poisonings. Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers:A USA Today Bestseller!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick!"A loving testament to the powerful magic of books and imagination." --Kirkus Reviews"An affectionate ode to books and book lovers." --Publishers Weekly"A thrilling, inventive, book-lover's delight."--Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library "Delightful! A Joy of a book."--Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars
Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers (Pages & Co. #1)
by Anna JamesA National Bestseller!"An affectionate ode to books and book lovers." --Publishers WeeklyAn enchanting story about the magic of books and the power of imagination from debut author Anna James. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Story Thieves. Soon to be a major television series!Since her mother's disappearance, eleven-year-old Tilly Pages has found comfort in the stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents' bookshop. But when her favorite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, start showing up at the shop,Tilly's adventures become very real. Not only can she follow Anne and Alice into their books, she discovers she can bookwander into any story she chooses. Tilly's new ability leads her to fun and exciting adventures, but danger may be lurking on the very next page... When new secrets are uncovered, it's up to Tilly to solve the mystery of what happened to her mother all those years ago. From debut author Anna James comes a charming and exciting adventure about a bookish young heroine, a mysterious librarian, and a magical bookshop that will delight book lovers everywhere.Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers:A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick!-"A loving testament to the powerful magic of books and imagination." --Kirkus Reviews-"Delightful! A Joy of a book."--Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars-"A lovely and enchanting read, whether you're 9 years old or 49 years old." --The Belfast Telegraph
Pages & Co.: The Last Bookwanderer (Pages & Co. #6)
by Anna JamesThe final magical bookwandering adventure in the USA Today bestselling Pages & Co. series featuring Milo and Tilly as they travel into Arthurian legend to find the first bookwanderer! Perfect for fans of The Secret Library, Chris Colfer's A Tale of Magic, Mr. Lemoncello's Library, and Lockwood & Co.!When Milo, Tilly, Oskar, and Alessia venture into Arthurian legend to find the first bookwanderer—the wizard Merlin—they discover that the magic of bookwandering is not at all what they thought.Together, they must journey into Greek and Norse mythology—to bargain with the trickster Loki and unlock their destinies with the help of the three Fates—and find a way to untangle the Alchemist&’s grip on the world&’s imagination. To save Pages & Co.and protect the very foundations of book-wandering, the friends will have to learn the true power of imagination, all while an unexpected enemy stands in their way.The Pages & Co. series comes to an end in this thrilling final installment! Perfect for book lovers, those who love magical adventure stories, and those who enjoyed The Train to Impossible Places!
Pages & Co.: The Map of Stories (Pages & Co. #3)
by Anna JamesThe third magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to Washington, DC, to wander inside the books at the Library of Congress. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and The Land of Stories. Tilly and Oskar embark on an impromptu trip to the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, in search of an elusive group of bookwanderers called the Archivists, who they believe are the key to restoring the balance and saving the British Underlibrary.Along the way, the friends realize that something strange is happening in the world of bookwandering: books are disappearing, people are forgetting their favorite stories, and stories are trying to drag Tilly into them.With a mysterious set of clues and some surprising new faces, Tilly and Oskar will need the help of some of their dearest fictional friends to be able to solve the mystery . . . and save bookwandering forever.Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers:A USA Today Bestseller!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick!"Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!"--Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series"A loving testament to the powerful magic of books and imagination." --Kirkus Reviews"An affectionate ode to books and book lovers." --Publishers Weekly"Delightful! A Joy of a book."--Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars"A thrilling, inventive, book-lover's delight."--Matt Haig, author of A Boy Called Christmas
Pages & Co.: The Treehouse Library (Pages & Co. #5)
by Anna JamesThe fifth magical adventure in the USA Today bestselling Pages & Co. series, starring Milo, the book smuggler. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Mr. Lemoncello's Library!Milo Bolt is ready to be the hero of his own story. With Uncle Horatio trapped in an enchanted sleep by the power-hungry Alchemist, he sets off with his new friend Alessia to find a cure.As they search for clues, the pair find themselves at the magical treehouse—home of the Botanist, the Alchemist&’s sworn enemy. In their hunt for the cure, Milo and Alessia must forage in the Secret Garden, challenge Robin Hood, and confront the mighty Jabberwock. Will they find the cure and help Uncle Horatio before it&’s too late?Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers:A USA Today Bestseller!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick!"Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!" --Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series "A thrilling, inventive, book-lover's delight." --Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library "A loving testament to the powerful magic of books and imagination." --Kirkus Reviews"An affectionate ode to books and book lovers." --Publishers Weekly"Delightful! A joy of a book." --Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars
Pages of You
by Tricia SeaboltMelanie's grandfather has Alzheimer's disease. In one of his foggy moments, he decides to go grocery shopping and it proves to be an ordeal.
Paging Aphrodite
by Kim GreenFour strong women from different walks of life in Australia, London and San Francisco, they've all come to the breathtakingly beautiful isle of Corfu seeking the same thing - refuge. Between marriage woes, dead-end careers, and demanding families, these women need a vacation - a little sun, a few shots of Sambuca, and a couple of sexy Greek men will surely allow them to relax, right? Maybe not. Australian Claire Dillon is 46, still has amazing legs, and is ready for a change. Her husband is having an affair with a 29-year old masseuse, and her gay son is looking for a father figure in a series of unsuitable boyfriends. When she takes off for Corfu in the middle of disaster, everyone says she's gone mad - and she's out to prove them right. Parker Glass' marriage lasted eleven days, not exactly what the perfectionist interior designer from San Francisco had dreamed of. After a breakdown at work, her partner firmly suggests she use her scheduled honeymoon time for some much needed sun and relaxation in the Greek Isles. At first, the vacation seems just the thing for getting her life back on track. . . but sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. Anya Soberanes is convinced she's cursed - how else could she still be looking for her soulmate? When her aunt finds her unconscious in her San Francisco apartment after inadvertently overdosing on sleeping pills and telenovelas, her parents give her an ultimatum: either take a vacation with her friend's sister Parker, or check into a mental-health facility. As Anya discovers, facing her fears is easy in Greece - it's making her dreams come true that's the hard part. 25-year old Londoner Kelah Morris wants more than anything to publish a brilliant novel and prove to her editor mother that she's destined for more than selling popcorn at the cinema. All Kelah needs is an escape from her overbearing parents, dead-end job, jailbird brother and just-published friends to free herself of her infamous writer's block. Butshe doesn't factor in the possibility of wild career success and true love on her island getaway. Together, these four women discover that sometimes you need to get away from it all to discover what you really need.
Pain: A Novel
by Zeruya Shalev&“Zeruya Shalev is one of my favorite contemporary writers, her work always spiky and original, and Pain is a searing book, a wild and ravenous story of family entanglement and impossible yearning.&” —Lauren Groff, author of Florida and Fates and FuriesA powerful, astute novel that exposes how old passions can return, testing our capacity to make choices about what is most essential in life.Ten years after she was seriously injured in a terrorist attack, the pain comes back to torment Iris. But that is not all: Eitan, the love of her youth, also comes back into her life. Though their relationship ended many years ago, she was more deeply wounded when he left her than by the suicide bomber who blew himself up next to her.Iris's marriage is stagnant. Her two children have grown up and are almost independent; she herself has become a dedicated, successful school principal. Now, after years without passion and joy, Eitan brings them back into her life. But she must concoct all sorts of lies to conceal her affair from her family, and the lies become more and more complicated.Is this an impossible predicament, or on the contrary a scintillating revelation of the many ways life's twists and turns can bring us to a place we would never have expected to be?
Painless
by S. A. HarazinSeventeen-year-old David Hart suffers from CIPA, a condition in which he cannot feel physical pain or temperature, and despite the odds for his life expectancy, he is determined to live on his own, find the parents who abandoned him, travel the world, and see something spectacular.
Paint Your Hair Blue: A Celebration of Life with Hope for Tomorrow in the Face of Pediatric Cancer
by Sue Matthews Andrea Cohane&“A triumph of the human spirit! This book will make you laugh and cry as you cheer Taylor on in her fight against childhood cancer&” (Jeff Gordon, retired NASCAR champion and founder of Jeff Gordon&’s Children Foundation). In Paint Your Hair Blue, Sue Matthews tells the heartwarming tale of heroic courage and devastating blows that characterized her daughter Taylor&’s odyssey through the underfunded world of pediatric cancer. Most of us will be touched by cancer in some way during our lifetimes. Discover how Taylor and her family learned to balance the necessity of her continuous medical treatments with the need for her to be a kid and live as normally as possible. Matthews gives dozens of tips and pointers, gleaned by trial and error, about navigating the maze of pediatric oncology through the lens of a layperson and better understand how to face fears with strength, fortitude, and confidence while living life to the fullest. Matthews and her sister, Andrea, will make you a better warrior in the war on cancer with this story of survival, where love transcends all and where every moment is a celebration of life. &“Paint Your Hair Blue is a love story where heartbreak, joy, and tears will capture your heart and make you believe that love can conquer all.&” —Cher &“Beautifully written . . . Paint Your Hair Blue will make you hug your children tighter and fight harder to find a cure for pediatric cancer.&” —Angie Harmon, mother, actress, director, UNICEF ambassador &“A heartwarming memoir . . . [An] incredible story of love and perseverance—a poignant reminder to both live life and love others to our greatest capacity.&” —Hannah Storm, ESPN award–winning journalist
Paint a Double Rainbow: 40 Mindfulness Activities for Kids and Their Grown-Ups to Feel Calm, Focused, and Happy
by Sally ArnoldYou and Your Child: Be Mindful TogetherMindfulness reduces anxiety and stress, improves focus and concentration, and creates calm--all attributes parents want for their kids. But what happens if you don't know how to practice mindfulness yourself? How do you teach it to your child?Paint a Double Rainbow provides 40 mindfulness activities for you and your child to do together, so you both reap the benefits as you develop a deeper connection. Whether you're savoring silent sandwiches, sharing moonlight gratitudes, or taking a chalk walk, this charming book helps you develop a mindful toolbox, incorporate mindfulness into your daily lives, and create deep and lasting bonds. Together, you can have fun exploring... • A QUICK GUIDE TO MINDFULNESS and its benefits • 40 FUN ACTIVITIES to practice mindfulness • STRESS- AND ANXIETY BUSTERS through breathing, strengthening your senses, focusing, being kind, imagining, and relaxing With this playful book, you and your child will discover how mindfulness for kids can transform your lives.
Paint the Morning
by Sandi TakayamaMalia is not interested in drawing monsters or sculpting pots. All she wants to do is paint the morning.
Paint the Wind
by Pam Muñoz Ryan<P>A sheltered girl. A wild horse. An unforgettable journey. <P>Maya lives like a captive. At Grandmother's house in California, everything is forbidden: friends, fun, even memories. And her life is built on lies: lies Grandmother tells her about her dead mother, lies Maya tells to impress or manipulate. <P>But then she moves to the vast Wyoming wilderness where her mother's family awaits - kind, rugged people who have no tolerance for lies. They challenge Maya to confront the truth about who she is. And a mysterious mustang called Artemisia waits, too. She holds the key to Maya's freedom. But to find it, Maya will have to risk everything, including her life.
Painting the Game
by Patricia MacLachlanIn this final middle grade novel by Newbery Award–winning author Patricia MacLachlan, a young girl tries to untangle her love of baseball from her complicated relationship with her professional pitcher father.Lucy&’s father is a minor league baseball player, a professional pitcher hoping to get called up to the majors, and Lucy inherited his passion for the game. But she&’s never played pitcher. She worries her skills would be compared to her dad&’s and she&’d never measure up. And his pitching may mean big things for his career and their family, but it&’s also what keeps him away from home so much of the year. Sometimes, Lucy isn&’t sure what would be worse: being bad at pitching or being great. Still, this summer, Lucy wants to learn to throw the perfect knuckleball. She wakes up at the crack of dawn to practice in secret, without her friends Tex and Robin—or even the goats who watch them play. Even as she trains relentlessly, Lucy wonders if she&’ll ever feel brave enough to share her progress with her mom or dad. Can she prove to them, and herself, that she has what it takes?
Painting the Rainbow
by Amy GordonThirteen-year-old Holly and her cousin Ivy have always been close; but this summer, 1965, at the annual month-long reunion at their grandparents' lake house, the girls seem to be growing apart. Although they spend hours together painting an old rowboat the colors of the rainbow, they don't talk about things that are important . . . until they accidentally discover hidden family letters and drawings dating back to World War II. Uncovering the mystery of a ghost-like boy named Kiyo leads the girls to the many subjects no Greenwood adult will discuss, such as their uncle Jesse and his death during the war. In this insightful and expressive novel about complicated family dynamics, two girls show their elders that with honesty, courage, and empathy even old wounds can be healed.
Paintings from the Cave
by Gary PaulsenMeet Jake who lives in a neighborhood controlled by street violence and fear. He meets a sculptor across the street, and his eyes are opened to another world. Or Jojo,who's closer to her three dogs than to her foster family. When Jojo tries to help another girl who needs a friend, the dogs know what to do. Or Jamie, Erik, and Grandpa, who make up an unusual family.From the Hardcover edition.
Pair of Miracles, A: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting
by Karla Akins"A parent's gripping journey of awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of her two boys dealing with significant challenges brought on by autism."--Stephen Mark Shore, EdDWhen Karla Akins hoped that her autistic sons could learn to read and function independently, doctors warned her that those expectations would never be met. She set out to prove that, despite those warnings, all things are possible through God.Laced with humor and compassion, A Pair of Miracles is the heartwarming story of her journey rearing adopted twin sons, each diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol disorder. This is more than a moving biography from a mom on the front lines, however. It is a powerful tool, full of practical help for parents, educators, and church members working with children who have intellectual disabilities, speech impairments, and other limitations on the autism spectrum. It is also a challenge to the church to welcome and celebrate all the members of their congregation, no matter their abilities.Thanks to Karla's determination, faith, and unconditional love--and contrary to the doctors' predictions--her adult twins are now able to function independently in many ways. They help their dad install pools, do carpentry work, and serve in the church as ushers, sound engineers, and children's ministry workers.For parents seeking hope, answers, and peace, Karla leads the way to all three down a path she's already been.