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Have a good laugh and learn something new when a silly guy, Hilly Pilly, makes a bedtime visit to the Dell family. Based on a true story, this amusing picture book will entertain the whole family. Includes an inspiring biography of the author.
In this book, the new kid certainly livens things up at Henryton boarding academy! Again, Fr. Finn covers a host of Catholic topics and presents a great picture of the All-American boy!
A rebus version of the well-known tale in which a little Indian boy finally outwits the succession of tigers that want to eat him. Includes removable word cards that can be matched with the rebuses.
This picture book shows what happens when grownups take time from their busy lives to "play". It includes a message of God's love and hope for children of all ages. The theme is based on John 10:10b. "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full". Readers will be touched by this book's simple encouragement for parents to play.
The story opens upon Claude Lightfoot, a reckless 12 year old boy who constantly acts first and thinks later. After being in clash with some bullies, Claude is obliged to miss his First Communion. In the course of the story, Fr. Finn manages to cover a host of topics, including smoking, drinking, the devil, Confession, Holy Communion, retaining one s Baptismal innocence, the 9 First Fridays, the priesthood, mothers and sisters, truthfulness, lying, courage, effeminacy, atheism, sacrilege, baseball, Americanism (true and false), Latin, virtue, honor, leadership, etc.
This is the ultimate writer's and illustrator's reference to who's who in the children's publishing industry. Readers will uncover the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses for more than 250 book and magazine publishers, 500 children's book editors, 100 children's book agents and more.
Becky and her brother John were best buddies, telling jokes, caring for their dog Toby, and playing soccer. John was always there to cheer her up and help her out-until he died. Becky wishes everything could go back to the way it was. When she is surprised and feels guilty about enjoying a friend's birthday party, her mom wraps reassuring arms around her and says, "Don't you think he'd want you to laugh, even now?" She gradually realizes that she can still enjoy the things that they used to do together and that the memories of John continue to make him part of their family. Always My Brother is a sensitive, realistic story about the process of grief, acceptance, and recovery. Phyllis Pollema...
Shining Star is a research-based program designed to accelerate language acquisition and help students reach grade-level expectations. This five-level series gives students all the support they need to work towards mastering reading, writing, literature, and content within a systematic language development framework.
Family Growth Electives brings together adults from similar life stages and situations to share the major concerns of their lives. Choose from seven titles that draw adult students into open sharing that provides collective wisdom and insight on marriage, parenting, and other family matters. Includes reproducible student pages.
Literary pathways : selecting books to support new readers / Barbara Peterson.