Author : Cheryl Green
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 14,24 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780805424409
Green recounts the inspiring story of her sojourn through disability, abuse, depression, loneliness, and an almost debilitating despair to become a role model for youth and adults. Her story is a testimony to those who need to know that although our earthly walk may be plagued with suffering, we are loved by the only One who can heal our hearts.
Author : Nikki Grimes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 32,28 MB
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 141698464X
The #1 New York Times bestselling picture-book biography of President Barack Obama is now in paperback. Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn’t quite like anybody else, but through his journeys he found the ability to listen to Hope and become what he was meant to be: a bridge to bring people together. This is the moving story of our 44th President, told by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, both winners of the Coretta Scott King Award. Barack Obama has motivated Americans to believe with him, to believe that every one of us has the power to change ourselves and change our world.
Author : LeBron James
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,82 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0063017342
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!
Author : Tim Stuart
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,54 MB
Release : 2003-09-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780787968755
Children At Promise offers a breakthrough paradigm for raising healthy and responsible children who contribute positively to their world. School principal Dr. Tim Stuart and former teacher-of-the-year Cheryl Bostrom offer a practical book filled with illustrations that show how at-risk and advantaged children can realize their At Promise identity. Solidly grounded in tested educational and psychological theory as well as timeless biblical wisdom, Children At Promise provides parents and educators with the insights, motivation, and tools for raising successful children of P. R. O. M. I. S. E. character. AT PROMISE stands for A Adversity and pain can lead to growth T Trust between a caring adult and a child P Perseverance R Responsibility for our actions O Optimism M Motivated by identity I Integrity S Service E Engaged Play
Author : Nicola Davies
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 16,67 MB
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1536221716
“This tale is a sturdy one that is made even more emphatic by Davies’s terse writing style. The text is heightened in every way by Carlin’s outstanding mixed-media artwork.” — Booklist (starred review) On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman says the thief can’t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the girl’s life — and a chance to change the world, for good.
Author : Wilford Woodruff
Publisher :
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 21,3 MB
Release : 1946
Category : Latter Day Saints
ISBN :
Author : Christine Day
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 22,71 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0062872036
In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn’t have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic—a box full of letters signed “Love, Edith,” and photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about? But if her mom and dad have kept this secret from her all her life, how can she trust them to tell her the truth now?
Author : Robert N. Munsch
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 39,1 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780871294937
". . . warmth and humor of Munsch at his best".--Globe and Mail. Full-color illustrations.
Author : Roland C. Warren
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 28,38 MB
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1514002906
As a single mother, you might find yourself in the difficult position of raising sons alone, wounded by the broken promises of your child's father. But God offers a greater promise to you and your family. Roland Warren, himself the child of a single mother, invites you on a journey to heal your heart and parent your boys to become healthy men, good husbands, and strong fathers.
Author : Alison Mitchell
Publisher : Tales that Tell the Truth
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,88 MB
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Bible stories
ISBN : 9781910307113
A captivating retelling of the Christmas story showing how God kept His promise to send a new King. Superb illustrations by Catalina Echeverri and faithful, Bible-centered story-telling by Alison Mitchell combine to make this a book that both parents and children will love. A long, long time ago - so long that it's hard to imagine - God promised a new King. He wasn't any ordinary king, like the ones we see on TV or in books. He would be different. He would be a new King; a rescuing King; a forever King This book helps pre-school children discover exactly how God kept His Christmas Promise.
