Stories of Surprise and Wonder
Author : David J. Sharp
Publisher :
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 35,34 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Readers
ISBN : 9780870652806
Author : David J. Sharp
Publisher :
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 35,34 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Readers
ISBN : 9780870652806
Author : Craig Smith
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 35,36 MB
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1338780042
From the internationally bestselling creators of The Wonky Donkey comes a special surprise! Dinky woke one weekend with wonder in her eyes. Today her daddy, Wonky, promised such a big surprise... Another sequel to the viral sensation, The Wonky Donkey, is here! Join the world's #1 bestselling family of laughable and lovable donkeys in a wild, wonky, and wonderful guessing game. Brought to life by Craig Smith's signature playful verses and Katz Cowley's charming illustrations, Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise is laugh-out-loud fun.
Author : Eve Bunting
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,51 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780395547762
On Wednesday nights when Grandma stays with Anna everyone thinks she is teaching Anna to read.
Author : Charise Mericle Harper
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 33,28 MB
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0763674850
A quirky ode to spirit, identity, and the joy of having (or being) a library card.
Author : Dr. Seuss
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 32,58 MB
Release : 1950
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0394800818
Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.
Author : Mary Knight
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,38 MB
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545828953
In this utterly transporting debut about the power of words, the importance of friendship, and the magic of wonder, Curly Hines must decide whether to fight to save the mountain he calls home. Having lost most of his family to coal mining accidents as a little boy, Curley Hines lives with his grandfather in the Appalachian Mountains of Wonder Gap, Kentucky. Ever since Curley can remember, Papaw has been giving him a word each week to learn and live. Papaw says words are Curley's way out of the holler, even though Curley has no intention of ever leaving.When a new coal boss takes over the local mining company, life as Curley knows it is turned upside down. Suddenly, his best friend, Jules, is interested in the coal boss's son, and worse, the mining company threatens to destroy Curley and Papaw's mountain. Now Curley faces a difficult choice. Does he use his words to speak out against Big Coal and save his mountain, or does he remain silent and save his way of life?From debut author Mary Knight comes a rich, lyrical, and utterly transporting tale about friendship, the power of words, and the difficult hurdles we must overcome for the people and places we love.
Author : Kevin Henkes
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,64 MB
Release : 2007-10-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0061119741
She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum loved her name—until she started school. A terrific read-aloud for the classroom and libraries!
Author : Carolyn Weber
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 19,93 MB
Release : 2013-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0849949319
When Carolyn Weber set out to study Romantic literature at Oxford University, she didn't give much thought to God or spiritual matters—but over the course of her studies she encountered the Jesus of the Bible and her world turned upside down. Surprised by Oxford chronicles her conversion experience with wit, humor, and insight into how becoming a Christian changed her. Carolyn Weber arrives at Oxford a feminist from a loving but broken family, suspicious of men and intellectually hostile to all things religious. As she grapples with her God-shaped void alongside the friends, classmates, and professors she meets, she tackles big questions in search of truth, love, and a life that matters. From issues of fatherhood, feminism, doubt, doctrine, and love, Weber explores the intricacies of coming to faith with an aching honesty and insight echoing that of the poets and writers she studied. Surprised by Oxford is: The witty memoir of a skeptical agnostic who comes to a dynamic personal faith in God Rich with illustration and literary references Gritty, humorous, and spiritually perceptive An inside look at Oxford University Weber eloquently describes a journey many of us have embarked upon, grappling with tough questions and doubts about the meaning of faith—and ultimately finding it in the most unlikely of places.
Author : Michael Frost
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 19,51 MB
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1631465171
Sharing your faith doesn’t have to be complicated. Christians are called to be a witness for Christ in daily life, to surprise people around us with the good news of the gospel. Yet putting that mission into regular practice can seem overwhelming. Author Michael Frost, a renowned expert on evangelism, offers refreshingly simple tactics to make evangelism fulfilling, exciting, and effective. Surprise the World teaches clear and practical tools for making evangelism part of your daily life. This short and easy read covers the BELLS method, along with thought-provoking questions and prompts for applying each habit. You’ll learn about each of the five habits: Bless others Eat together Listen to the Spirit Learn Christ Understand yourself as Sent by God into others’ lives Ideal for personal use or training groups on evangelism, the inspiring lessons in this book will transform your view of evangelism in daily life. “A timely wake-up call for believers. A concise and helpful encouragement to those seeking to live on-mission in their communities.” —Ed Stetzer, author and pastor “Eminently doable, entirely practical, and exceptionally effective!” —Felicity Dale, author of An Army of Ordinary People “If every believer developed a lifestyle that included these 5 habits, I’m convinced a great spiritual awakening would take place.” —Al Engler, mission director of Nav Neighbor
Author : R. J. Palacio
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 35,91 MB
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 055350813X
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “Perfection.” –The Wall Street Journal The bestselling author of Wonder returns with an enthralling adventure about a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide. Twelve-year-old Silas is awoken in the dead of night by three menacing horsemen who take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared, and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. When a pony shows up at his door, Silas makes the courageous decision to leave his home and embark on a perilous journey to find his father. Along the way, he will face his fears to unlock the secrets of his past and explore the unfathomable mysteries of the world around him. R. J. Palacio spins a harrowing yet distinctly beautiful coming-of-age story about the power of love and the ties that bind us across distance and time. With the poignant depth of War Horse and the singular voice of True Grit, this is one of those rare books poised to become an instant classic for readers of all ages. “A wonderful story of courage. ... It's got the feeling of a modern classic.” —as recommended on NPR by Jorge Lacera