Dad's Birthday


Book Description

The CD will be in a plastic envelope inside the back cover of the storybook. The story will be read once through for expression and enjoyment and then read again for children to read along at the same time. A sound would signal page turns. There will be a short introduction to the story tothink about the cover and what the story will be about and the puzzle activity will be pointed out. The Think About questions will be read at the end.* Read at Home is closely linked to Oxford Reading Tree, the most successful reading scheme in the UK, used to teach reading in well over 75 per cent of primary schools* Each story provides a wide range of fun activities to support reading skills:- a Puzzle activity in every book to make reading fun and practise looking at detail- a game or fun activity like a Maze or Spot the difference - a treat for children to enjoy at the end of the story* Provides clear parental support within and beyond the book:- a "Tips for Reading Together" page, giving parents practical ideas for helping with their child's reading- a "Think about the Story" page providing stimulating ideas for parents to use with children when they are discussing the story- a "Useful common words" panel to highlight high frequency words used in the story which have a close correlation with the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy.* Highly successful, high profile author and illustrator team:- Roderick Hunt, author of the original Oxford Reading Tree stories, and Cynthia Rider are superb storytellers with over 50 years educational experience between them.- Alex Brychta's humorous and detailed illustrations bring the stories alive and are known to and loved by millions of Oxford Reading Tree readers* All titles the perfect format for sharing a book with beginner readers - slightly wider than Ladybird to allow for all the humour and detail of the illustrations!* Read at Home fully supports government initiatives to encourage parents to support their child's reading.




Revenge of the Sardines


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Revenge of the Sardines: Side-splitting hilarity one moment, sighs of nostalgia the next, tears of sweet sympathy the next - it's all here in this collection of stories from the popular author of The Whole Nine Yards and The View from Planet Kerth. Faithful readers have asked for this volume for years, and finally here it is- more than 150 tales that you will find hard to put down. And then, once you have finished them all, you will want to go back to the beginning and start all over again. Along the way you will meet unforgettable characters- the sweet babysitting granny with a weakness for beer and professional wrestling, the returning snowbird who misdialed the trash collection company and almost scheduled a lap dance, the barbecue chef whose grill neared escape velocity, and of course those long out-of-date sardines with a gastronomic migratory choice to make. A master of the personal essay for more than 30 years, the stories of TR Kerth have delighted readers in publications nationwide. As a current columnist for both the Northwest Herald (Illinois) and the Naples Daily News (Florida), his stories bridge the gap between the rollicking humor of a Dave Barry and the wistful nostalgia of a Garrison Keillor. EXCERPT I was sitting with a group of people one day when, out of the blue, somebody said, "You know, if you ever want to act in an adult film, you can find your perfect porn star name by combining the name of your first pet with the name of the street you grew up on." And thus our porn star names were born. All of them were pretty good- Fluffy Paulina, Thumper Harlem, Tabby Thatcher, good, solid, porn star names to stir the blood and fire the imagination. Well, all of them except mine, which would have been Mickey 75th Court. That would be a lousy porn star name anywhere in the world. Except maybe France. But the best of them all belonged to my buddy Bill. His porn star name would be Thunder Lockwood. But wait a minute. Thunder? Bill's first pet was named Thunder? I have known Bill for 35 years, and I know pretty much everything there is to know about him. His childhood was a lot like mine- too many people living in a too-small Chicago home. He grew up in a one-bedroom West side apartment, in which were housed his parents, his brother, and himself. And, apparently, some sort of beast named Thunder. I had images of a black stallion with a snow-white streak on its forehead clattering up the creaky wooden stairs each evening for its bag of oats before bedding down next to the radiator by the toilet, but Bill shook his head. "Nope," he said. "Thunder was a goldfish." Thunder%u2014the goldfish? "Well," he said, "when a poor city kid asks his dad for a stallion, he's going to have the perfect name picked out already, right? And when Dad comes home with a goldfish- well, you name him Thunder, right?" Apparently nobody told Thunder that he was a fish, for he lived a life span more suited to a thing with hooves- seven or eight years. And when he died, he was not given that swirly watery ceremony so commonly used to send a city fish to its eternal rest. No, Bill buried Thunder in the earth he longed to gallop over, fins of fury flashing, foam-flecked flanks glistening gold in the evening sun blazing over the prairie. And that got me thinking of Mickey, the springer spaniel that was my first pet, a dog who thought he was a bird...




On the Brink of Everything


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“This impassioned book invites readers to the deep end of life where authentic soul work and human transformation become pressing concerns.” —Publishers Weekly 2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medalist in the Aging/Death & Dying Category From bestselling author Parker J. Palmer comes a brave and beautiful book for all who want to age reflectively, seeking new insights and life-giving ways to engage in the world. “Age itself,” he says, “is no excuse to wade in the shallows. It’s a reason to dive deep and take creative risks.” Looking back on eight decades of life—and on his work as a writer, teacher, and activist—Palmer explores what he’s learning about self and world, inviting readers to explore their own experience. In prose and poetry—and three downloadable songs written for the book by the gifted Carrie Newcomer—he meditates on the meanings of life, past, present, and future. With compassion and chutzpah, gravitas and levity, Palmer writes about cultivating a vital inner and outer life, finding meaning in suffering and joy, and forming friendships across the generations that bring new life to young and old alike. “This book is a companion for not merely surviving a fractured world, but embodying—like Parker—the fiercely honest and gracious wholeness that is ours to claim at every stage of life.” —Krista Tippett, New York Times-bestselling author of Becoming Wise “A wondrously rich mix of reality and possibility, comfort and story, helpful counsel and poetry, in the voice of a friend . . . This is a book of immense gratitude, consolation, and praise.” —Naomi Shihab Nye, National Book Award finalist




You Are the Best Dad a Daughter Could Have


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From the author of To My Beautiful Daughter, comes this delightful book that captures the love and appreciation a daughter feels for her dad. Featuring Jenny's adorable penguin characters, this book is sure to touch the hearts of fathers and daughters everywhere. It is a memorable way to let a dad know that he'll always be his daughter's biggest hero.




Dad , I Love You Because


Book Description

UPDATED with more than 50 unique prompts Are you looking for a unique, personalized ,make your own gift for your dad? Look no further. Book has about 30 unique prompted fill in the blanks about dad. A few are You are super awesome because you _____________ Our favorite thing to do together is _______________ You taught me how to _____________ And many more Book size is 6 x 9 inches/ 15.24 x 22.86 centimeters / 152 x 229 millimeters Prompts are fun and easy to fill by kids. Books are very easy to fill and takes very little time. Once finished it will be a great memory book for the dad. Father's Day Grandparent's Day Valentine's Day Appreciation gift for any day Daddy fill in the blank book Christmas And for any type of occasions Perfect gift for the perfect dad!




Dad Jokes


Book Description

Why did the golfer patch his pants? a. Because he got a hole in 1. Everyone loves cheesy, badly timed dad jokes because they are told by your dad, and you only get one dad, right? So, help your dad improve his collection of jokes that make will you cringe and laugh at the same time. This joke book for dads will make a great gift, as the giver can write who it's from on the cover, so dad will think of you while telling his cheesy jokes. An awesome Father's Day Gift, birthday Gift for dads, or Christmas gift for Dads.




Dad


Book Description

Prompts are fun and easy to fill by kids. Books are very easy to fill and takes very little time. Once finished it will be a great memory book for the dad.Father's DayGrandparent's DayValentine's DayAppreciation gift for any dayDaddy fill in the blank bookChristmasAnd for any type of occasions




You Stepped in You Stepped Up...


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With 50 unique prompts, and funny (sometimes savage!) designs - this is the best gift for older children to get for your Step-Dad. Check out HMDUSA publications to see our other design variations of our prompt books. Are you looking for a unique, personalised, make your own gift for your dad? Look no further. Book has 50 unique prompts for you to fill in the blanks about dad. A few are: You showed me the importance of _____________ My favourite thing to do with you is _______________ You're smart because _____________ If i was a millionaire i would buy you _____________ And many more Book size is 8.25"x6" Prompts are fun and great for bonding with Dad & improving relationships. Books are easy to fill (lots of space) and takes very little time. Once finished it will be a great memory book for your dad. Father's Day Grandparent's Day Valentine's Day Appreciation gift for any day Daddy fill in the blank book Christmas And for any type of occasion Perfect gift for the perfect dad!




My Dad Is My Hero


Book Description

Children often have trouble telling their father how much they love him. Fortunately, this book expresses those emotions for them. This endearing collection of stories about the everyday heroics of the contributorsÆ fathers, and father figures, will show Dad how much he means to his children. From the story of a fly fishing trip that bonded father and daughter to the one that saw a friendÆs imposing father turn into the contributorÆs own loving father-figure, this wonderful book brings together tales of heroic dads from all walks of life, and is a great way for his kids to show him how much they care. And it lets dads everywhere know that they donÆt need to be daring to be heroicùthat it can be the little things that mean the most to his kids.




The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!)


Book Description

Given the daily challenges of raising a child with autism, it’s easy for parents to lose themselves and for their overall quality of life to plummet. Susan Senator interweaves the voices of autism parents, researchers, and professionals to offer guidance and encouragement on how to find happiness and fulfillment in the midst of the struggles of raising an autistic child. Topics include: how to handle feelings of despair and hopelessness; finding fun, even during turbulent times; caring for your marriage; and finding a balance between accepting your child as he or she is and seeking new treatments. To learn more about the author, visit her website at susansenator.com.




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