With surprises to uncover and reveal on every page, this collection of Christmas stories features the angel Gabriels visit to Mary, Marys journey to her cousin Elizabeth, and the birth of Jesus. Full of colorful and bright scenes, Lift-the-Flap Christmas Stories for Young Children invites the youngest readers to celebrate the birth of Gods Son.
While at a family reunion, Hattie wants to play horseshoes with Uncle Jake and Aunt Celia, but her boisterous relatives keep hugging her. Hatties stomach squirms uncomfortably when shes hugged, but dodging and hiding from the open arms isnt working. Great-Grandma is the only relative who understands how Hattie feels.
There are actually a small number of principles used by good motivators, and the best leaders were using them long before psychology had a name. This volume presents case studies and anecdotes about Lee Iacocca, Sandra Day O'Connor, and others that show how you can put 12 key principles to work in your family or organization.
When Priya moves from India to America, she finds a way to share Diwali with her new neighbors. Even though the celebration is different in a new place, it's still Diwali.
This empowering picture book teaches all kids, no matter their age or abilities, that they have what it takes to change the world. They don't need to wait until they grow up, and they don't even need any special skills. They can make a big difference--just as they are.
Grandparenting is a sacred, challenging, and sometimes bewildering calling. As educators, writers, and grandmothers with twelve grandchildren between them, Marilyn McEntyre and Shirley Showalter team up to share practices, tips, and ideas for grandparenting with intention and grace.
Abusers, False Apologies, and the Limits of Forgiveness
Its time for a nuanced discussion about forgiveness. From religious communities to therapeutic spaces, the importance of forgiving those whove wronged us is often enshrined as an unqualified good. But what about horrifying cases of abuse, predatory behavior, or systemic wrong? Too often, when predators or abusers are exposed, the chorus comes
In Between the Listening and the Telling, Mark Yaconelli leads readers into an enchanting meditation on the power of storytelling. From personal meaning-making to school shootings, climate change, and immigration justice, stories help us connect to our human longings and deep currents of hope.
Aimed at children of ages 4-8, this book provides four simple activities and craft ideas that bring families together to see the story of Jesus' love through new eyes.
