The Little Seed's Big Dream -A Tale of Hope and Determination


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"Embark on an enchanting journey with 'The Little Seed's Big Dream.' Follow the humble little seed as it defies all odds and nurtures a monumental dream. This heartwarming story is a testament to the power of hope, resilience, and unwavering determination. Discover the timeless message that even the smallest dream, when tended with patience and perseverance, can blossom into something truly extraordinary. Join us in exploring the profound lessons this story offers, and let it inspire you to reach for the stars."




The Seed Keeper


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A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father, Ray, a former science teacher who tells her stories of plants, of the stars, of the origins of the Dakhóta people. Until, one morning, Ray doesn’t return from checking his traps. Told she has no family, Rosalie is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato—where the reserved, bookish teenager meets rebellious Gaby Makespeace, in a friendship that transcends the damaged legacies they’ve inherited. On a winter’s day many years later, Rosalie returns to her childhood home. A widow and mother, she has spent the previous two decades on her white husband’s farm, finding solace in her garden even as the farm is threatened first by drought and then by a predatory chemical company. Now, grieving, Rosalie begins to confront the past, on a search for family, identity, and a community where she can finally belong. In the process, she learns what it means to be descended from women with souls of iron—women who have protected their families, their traditions, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship and loss, through war and the insidious trauma of boarding schools. Weaving together the voices of four indelible women, The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and, through them, to our ancestors.




Christopher Nibble


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Christopher Nibble loves munching dandelion leaves. And he's not alone. All the guinea pigs in Dandeville eat dandelion leaves for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But no-one seems to do anything when the dandelions begin to dwindle. They just carry on munching. In fact the guinea pigs of Dandeville are heading for eco-disaster . . . But that's where Christopher Nibble steps in. He discovers the last dandelion growing outside his bedroom window and, rather than eat it, he does his horticultural research in the library and then nurtures the dandelion patiently until it has produced a perfect head of tiny seeds. Then he blows the seeds from a hill high over Dandeville so that each dandelion seedling takes root and grows into a new plant. Charlotte Middleton has illustrated her witty, quirky story with charming collage illustrations and her guinea pigs are the most endearing, funky little characters you are ever likely to meet.




Seedfolks


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ALA Best Book for Young Adults ∙ School Library Journal Best Book ∙ Publishers Weekly Best Book ∙ IRA/CBC Children's Choice ∙ NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts A Vietnamese girl plants six lima beans in a Cleveland vacant lot. Looking down on the immigrant-filled neighborhood, a Romanian woman watches suspiciously. A school janitor gets involved, then a Guatemalan family. Then muscle-bound Curtis, trying to win back Lateesha. Pregnant Maricela. Amir from India. A sense of community sprouts and spreads. Newbery-winning author Paul Fleischman uses thirteen speakers to bring to life a community garden's founding and first year. The book's short length, diverse cast, and suitability for adults as well as children have led it to be used in countless one-book reads in schools and in cities across the country. Seedfolks has been drawn upon to teach tolerance, read in ESL classes, promoted by urban gardeners, and performed in schools and on stages from South Africa to Broadway. The book's many tributaries—from the author's immigrant grandfather to his adoption of two brothers from Mexico—are detailed in his forthcoming memoir, No Map, Great Trip: A Young Writer's Road to Page One. "The size of this slim volume belies the profound message of hope it contains." —Christian Science Monitor And don’t miss Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices, the Newbery Medal-winning poetry collection!




Little Dandelion Seeds the World


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"Dandelions thrive on all seven continents. The blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. Learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a map and backmatter on dandelions"--




Little Seed


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"Little Seed is what I want the future of literature to be." —Sam Cohen, author of Sarahland Little Seed is an experimental memoir that braids together the narrative of the author's relationship with her brother and family with a deeply personal field guide to ferns. The chapters move associatively, commenting on each other indirectly and drawing out questions of assimilation, race, class, gender, nature and the general problem of being and knowing. When the author's brother has a psychotic break, the rigid structure of the book itself breaks apart and the protagonist adventures to the cloud forest of Oaxaca in order to truly live: to know the world by experiencing it rather than reading about it or following the direction of others. Some persistent themes throughout the book: What does it mean to be Chinese? What is love and how best to love? What really is a fern?




Barbie in Fashion Fairytale


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People can relate to and be inspired by Barbie's trip to Paris Fashion Week. The story perfectly captures the spirit of determination, friendship, and going after your goals. Barbie, who is known all over the world as more than just a doll but also as a symbol of style and creativity, takes on the role of an ambitious and driven fashion designer. Her story begins in her city, where she makes clothes that show off her unique style and creativity. But Barbie wants more than just praise from her peers. One of the most important fashion events, Paris Fashion Week, is where she wants to show off her projects. Barbie sets out for Paris, the fashion capital of the world, determined to achieve her goals. As soon as she gets there, she finds that there are many things that are getting in the way of her success. She has to deal with the complicated fashion industry, where experienced designers are her competitors and people who work in the industry don't trust her. Barbie keeps going even though things get hard because she has an unwavering will and loves fashion. During her journey, Barbie meets many people who become important partners and friends. These new friendships are very important to her growth because they help her work together and get through tough situations. In general, they are great models of resilience and teamwork, which proves that success is more of a group effort than an individual one. As the story goes on, Barbie's skills and hard work are recognized, and she gets the chance to show off her designs on the Paris Fashion Week stage. At this point, her dreams have come true, which shows how determined she is. People praise Barbie's designs for being bold and one-of-a-kind, and the event is a stunning show of creativity and invention. Barbie's trip to Paris Fashion Week is more than just a story about achieving professional success. It inspires people to be brave and determined as they pursue their goals. Her story shows how important it is to believe in yourself, how strong friendships can be, and what can happen when you keep going. Barbie's success at Paris Fashion Week inspires other people to follow their dreams without fear and to keep going until they reach their goals, as long as they put in the working hard. Chapter 1: Barbie's Big Dream Barbie is a very stylish doll who has a very big dream. This is what the story Barbie's Big Dream is about. Barbie likes making clothes. In her tiny workshop, she spends hours making her friends beautiful clothes. She adds a lot of shine, sparkling buttons, and bright fabrics to each piece of clothing. This is what Barbie wants to do. Her goal is to become a famous fashion designer whose clothes and items people all over the world want to buy. One sunny morning, Barbie was sewing in her workplace when she got a letter that would change her whole life. It was an invite to Paris Fashion Week! Paris Fashion Week is a huge event where the most famous fashion designers in the world show off their newest designs. Barbie's dream came true! She was so happy she almost couldn't stand it. She danced all around her room, happy as could be. She knew this was her chance. She started right away to get dressed. It was her dream to make gowns that would amaze everyone. She worked day and night to add the last little details to each outfit. Pink and soft fabrics were used by Barbie. She made sure that every stitch was put in exactly the right place. When she thought about the dresses that would be walking down the Parisian runway, she worked even harder. After a few days, Barbie's friends showed up to help her. They not only helped her choose the materials and brought her drinks, but they also wore the gowns so Barbie could see how they would look. Barbie finished her dress collection with the help of her friends. Each one was a beautiful, creative work of art that was full of life. It was finally time for Barbie to go to Paris. She packed her beautiful clothes with care and started her trip. When she first went to Paris, she was amazed by how beautiful it was. She didn't have much time to see the sights because she had to get ready for the fashion show. It was both scary and exciting for Barbie on the day of the fashion show. Behind the scenes, she watched models walk down the runway wearing her clothes. Her drawings were loved by everyone! A group of people cheered. Barbie had tears of happiness in her eyes. Her dream of becoming a famous fashion designer was coming true right in front of her eyes. Barbie's Big Dream teaches us that we can reach our biggest goals if we keep at it, work hard, and have friends who back us. It shows us that you can reach for the stars even if you start small and apply yourself with hard work. Kids all over the world can learn from Barbie's story that anything is possible with a little courage and that no dream is too big. Chapter 2: On the Way to Paris In the story "Paris Bound," our friend Barbie goes on an exciting trip to Paris, a beautiful city known all over the world for its high fashion. Imagine streets full of the sexiest clothes you've ever seen, and the Eiffel Tower just above them. Barbie is going because she was invited to Paris Fashion Week, a big event where fashion designers show off their newest collections. Before she leaves for Paris, Barbie packs her bag full of clothes, fabric, and her favorite sewing tool. She likes to make gowns and might need to make something new there. She says goodbye to her home country with mixed feelings of excitement and fear about the journey ahead. Barbie thinks Paris is just as lovely as she thought it would be. It looks like the buildings are straight out of a book, and there are trendy stores all over the place. Here, Barbie meets Leo, a designer whose ideas are as bold and exciting as fireworks, and Bella, a tailor with the cutest smile and the fastest fingers for sewing. These two amazing people become close friends with Barbie. Both Bella and Leo have big dreams and love fashion, just like Barbie. They get together as a team and start to explore Paris. They go to cute bars to drink hot chocolate and draw designs on napkins, and then they go to big fashion shows to see the most beautiful dresses and suits on display. If you give Bella some fabric, she can make a beautiful dress in no time. And Leo's designs are so creative that they make you say "wow!" Their trip to Paris is fun. They go to well-known places like the sparkling Eiffel Tower and the pretty banks of the Seine, where artists and lovers walk and paint. In this scene, Barbie, Bella, and Leo talk about their goals and share advice on how to make clothes that are both stylish and unique.




American Fruit Grower


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Our Shattered Dreams


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Despite our hurts and disappointments in life, we were created with a purpose. Each scene we lived, regardless of the pain inflicted to our soul; in the end, when all the pieces of the puzzle are put together, we will be able to see the magnificent masterpiece, and then we will be able to understand that there was a reason for every shattered dream. Have you wondered if anyone can relate to your pain? This book will help you to discover the beauty among the thorns; will encourage you to continue the fight you are engaged in, and to never give up, because you are making the difference in the midst of your surroundings. There is no victory without a battle. Some abandon their dreams for different reasons. This book will inspire you to be an overcomer, to be the conqueror you were created and equipped to be; even before you realized that you are in a battlefield. You are not alone. There are others like you, who are warriors, and understand that it doesnt matter the many pieces they have to pick up from the floor, and start all over again; they keep fighting for the prize. It doesnt matter how you feel, or how many barriers you have to run over; you are not alone. Your descendants are your fans and witnesses. One day they will reap the fruit of your efforts. While the breath of life is still in us; there is hope, and the sky is the limit! Every hurt and every disappointment is a stepping-stone to your final destination. You are not alone. Dont give up!




Your Deepest Dream


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Everyone wants to live a rich, satisfying life, but according to author Joseph Castleberry, the only way for that to happen is for us to discover and live out our deepest dreams. Many books on personal fulfillment help people identify their goals and objectives, but Your Deepest Dream goes beyond that to explain how developing godly character, having a strong moral center, and growing a vital relationship with God are all key to realizing our dreams. Put your spiritual gifts into action as you discover how the Holy Spirit can help you live in joy and creativity. Action points and exercises are included in each chapter.