The Hand-me-down Kid
Author : Francine Pascal
Publisher :
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 19,76 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Children's stories, American
ISBN : 9780553409956
The Hand-Me-Down Dragon Boy Shirt
Author : Victoria Aranda
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 46,58 MB
Release : 2013-07-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1477180699
Book Description
Ben has a shirt that is so special, he wants to wear it every day for the rest of his life. When he wears his shirt, he is as powerful as the Dragon on the front. He can fl y higher than anyone. Yet, as with all hand-me-down shirts, the day must come to pass it on. When Ben starts growing too big for his shirt, he discovers that there are many ways to reach new heights.
Hand-Me-Down Magic #1: Stoop Sale Treasure
Author : Corey Ann Haydu
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 33,23 MB
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0062878263
Book Description
Brimming with adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters, this is the first book in the popular Hand-Me-Down Magic series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory! DEL loves LOTS of things! The Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe. Ginormous family dinners. And of course, her best-friend-cousin, Alma. ALMA loves her abuelita’s tasty empanadas. Her old home by the lake. And soon, she’ll love living in the same place as her best-friend-cousin, Del. Yet despite having Del by her side, Alma isn’t quite sure she fits in with their family at 86 1⁄2 Twenty-Third Avenue. It’s a new life and it’s all so different. When Del finds a special item at a neighbor’s stoop sale, she gets so excited by the magic luck it brings—but doesn’t see that it’s driving the two best friends apart. Will family, friendship, and maybe a little everyday magic be enough to make things right again? Corey Ann Haydu’s writing is filled with tender moments, wholesome humor, and magical detail—reminiscent of literary icons like Beverly Clearly, Marla Frazee, and Katherine Applegate. This chapter book series is pitch perfect for kids reading at this young level. And Luisa Uribe's stunning black-and-white illustrations capture the warmth and unique personality of each character. Enjoy the whole series: Hand-Me-Down Magic #1: Stoop Sale Treasure Hand-Me-Down Magic #2: Crystal Ball Fortunes Hand-Me-Down Magic #3: Perfect Patchwork Purse Hand-Me-Down Magic #4: Mysterious Tea Set
Bobby Orr and the Hand-me-down Skates
Author : Kara Kootstra
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 33,65 MB
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 073526533X
Book Description
Even hockey legends start with hand-me-downs. A beautifully illustrated true childhood story about hockey great Bobby Orr. Bobby eats, sleeps and breathes hockey. So when his birthday is coming up, he only wants one thing: new skates. He's seen the exact pair he wants in the shop window: sparkling blades, shiny leather, clean new laces tied in perfect bows. But when Bobby opens his gift, he's dismayed to find hand-me-down skates: scuffed leather, nicked blades, floppy laces. Once Bobby breaks them in, though, he and the hand-me-down skates become inseparable, and he can't imagine life without them . . . until the brand-new skates come into his life. How can he leave his hand-me-down skates behind? Log Driver's Waltz illustrator Jennifer Phelan brings this classic story to life with timeless, gorgeous art, and Kara Kootsra's words evoke the joy and dedication that Bobby Orr brought to his favorite sport. A perfect gift for readers and fans big and small, this book is destined to be a classic that is reached for time and time again.
The Screen Strong Solution
Author : Melanie Hempe
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 44,39 MB
Release : 2019-05-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781732537934
Book Description
Yesterday, our kids were dressing up in princess costumes and tracking mud in the house. Today, they are lost in a virtual world, obsessed with video games, social media, and smartphones. As a result, kids are getting hurt. They have become more stressed, anxious, and depressed. And families are being pulled apart. But it's not too late to win back your kids. In "The Screen Strong Solution," you will learn how to free your child from screen addiction and obsession. Based on scientific research and authentic experiences, Melanie Hempe, RN by trade and mother of four, lays out the step-by-step game plan you'll need to reclaim your kids and reconnect your family. You'll learn why your child craves screen time, what building blocks are necessary for healthy development, how to nurture the most important relationships in your child's life, and how to replace the digital world with the real one. Today is the day to rethink the screens in your home, reclaim your kids, and reconnect your family.
Hand-Me-Downs
Author : Wren Richards
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 40,36 MB
Release : 2023-05-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1665743557
Book Description
It is the early thirties and Clinton and Mader Morehouse are doing their best to raise their six children during one of the harshest times in America. Clinton, once a playboy and accomplished musician, has left his dreams behind to farm the dry land. Mader, a skilled seamstress, has always relied on her endless energy to help create a path for their future. But as the dust constantly swirls around their tiny town of Burton, Nebraska, the hope they once held for their lives is beginning to dwindle. As farmers try to survive without crops to harvest and water to revive the plants, Clinton and Mader must rely on their creativity and education to ease the hardships that are causing many to perish. As they do their best to overcome malnutrition, death, black blizzards, and the loss of beloved trees needed for fuel, the perpetual winds rage on, seemingly laughing at those who are able to stand against its bluster. But what no one knows is that the Morehouse family is embracing a secret weapon that may just hold the key to their survival. In this riveting historical novel, a Nebraska farm couple must find a way to endure the Dust Bowl and Great Depression and raise their six children to become productive citizens.
My Mother Was Never A Kid
Author : Francine Pascal
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 33,20 MB
Release : 2008-06-17
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1439104611
Book Description
I can't believe my mother was ever my age. I think she was born a mother.... Now that she's a teenager, Victoria Martin expects freedom, good times, and maybe even some understanding from her mother. But no such luck! She's still getting the same old lectures, the same old groundings, and the same old punishments. It's obvious her mother was never thirteen years old. Then one day, as she's on her way home to get the telling-off of her life, something very strange happens to Victoria. When she finally arrives in New York, the station looks completely different, as if she's slipped back through time. And then she meets Cici -- cool, outgoing Cici, the best friend a girl like Victoria could want. But Victoria can't help feeling like she's met her somewhere before....
Hand-Me-Down Blues
Author : Michael D. Yapko
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 18,16 MB
Release : 2000-07-14
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780312263324
Book Description
Depression often runs in families. Often the behaviours and copies skills learned in families do not prepare us for challenges which life presents. The author demonstrates practical methods for dealing with depression and improving your outlook to create healthy relationships.
Hand to Hold
Author : JJ Heller
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 47,31 MB
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0593193253
Book Description
This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.
Hand-Me-Down Magic #4: Mysterious Tea Set
Author : Corey Ann Haydu
Publisher : Katherine Tegen Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,58 MB
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062978288
Book Description
There's a mystery brewing in Abuelita's shop in the fourth and final Hand-Me-Down Magic book. The complete series is perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, with adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters. Del finds a very beautiful tea set hidden deep in the Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe--but something about it doesn't add up. It's missing some teacups, and the hand-painted design on it looks very familiar. The tea set must be connected to their family. Alma and Del are excited to solve the case of the mysterious tea set, but their questions ("Who painted it?" "Is it magical?") only get an Abuelita shrug and a confusing answer. Still, with determination, neighborhood magic, and a little help from Evie, the best-friend-cousins will learn the story behind the tea set as they work to make it whole once more. Corey Ann Haydu's writing is filled with tender moments, wholesome humor, and magical detail--reminiscent of literary icons like Beverly Clearly, Marla Frazee, and Katherine Applegate. This chapter book series is pitch perfect for kids reading at this young level. And Luisa Uribe's stunning black-and-white illustrations capture the warmth and unique personality of each character. Enjoy the whole series: Hand-Me-Down Magic #1: Stoop Sale Treasure Hand-Me-Down Magic #2: Crystal Ball Fortunes Hand-Me-Down Magic #3: Perfect Patchwork Purse Hand-Me-Down Magic #4: Mysterious Tea Set
