The story is about Carol Bird, a Christmas-born child, who as a young girl is unusually loving and generous, having a positive effect on everyone with whom she comes into contact. She is the youngest member of her family and has devoted older brothers. At about the age of 5, Carol contracts an unspecified illness (possibly tuberculosis), and, by the time she is 10, she is bedridden; physicians say that she does not have long to live. The novel primarily...

"There's just one rule on Sid's bus: no fuss. But then the children and animals climb on board, things get out of control! This story includes age-appropriate text and a reading comprehension activity to support emerging readers"--

Demonstrates how one can exhibit good manners while visiting a friend's house. Features full-color illustrations throughout.

Did you know that there are kids out there who don't even want to get out of bed in the morning because they know what going to school means for them?· being teased and taunted ...· being excluded and rejected ...· being afraid that you're going to be assaulted and possibly hurt...· Sometimes it can even mean that you just can't hang in there any longer, so you give up and take your own life.If you are one of the cool kids at school, this book...

Words to Love By, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren and illustrated by Ag Jatkowska, explores the power of words. With warmth and wisdom, this inspirational book takes a heartfelt look at language and how children use words to encourage, forgive, express gratitude, heal, and love. Through charming illustrations and Warren's engaging text, young readers will understand how words can change their...

Young listeners learn about integrity in these fascinating stories. Eugene and Matthew are puzzled by the City Hall clock tower. Why is it stuck at 11:45? Does it have anything to do with long-lost love some twenty years past? Meanwhile Barrett is buzzing, off the wall with excitement about getting to be the lead in the school play. When a phantom booming voice interrupts his first practice, it's up to Emily Jones to investigate.

Meet the Dinofours! They are dinosaurs. They are four years old. They are having fun in their classroom until Brendan makes everyone mad. Join the Dinofours as they teach Brendan the importance of saying sorry--and meaning it.

Uses the metaphor of a bucket filled with good feelings to show how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.

In the impoverished and extremely isolated region of Northern Argentina known as “The Impenetrable”, the children of a tiny elementary school eagerly await an annual visit from their “Godmothers”: a charity mission from the city of Buenos Aires. When the “Godmothers” arrive, life in the hamlet of Los Pereyra changes completely. Both delighted and bewildered, the children learn many things from their cosmopolitan visitors, including a glimpse...

"Cute dragon book with beautiful illustrations, this is a must have for children, parents and teachers to open up conversations about loss, and to help kids who suffered from the loss of a loved one."--Amazon.com.