Author: Mattel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788128615153
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Author: Gail Dines
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412974410
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 689

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-51 contemporary articles are new to this edition, with 14 classic pieces retained from prior editions.

Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 199824041X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

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To sum it up: Seashell Cove is a cute seaside town where the lovely children's book "Barbie's Magical Mermaid Encounter" takes place. Following the adventures of a young girl named Barbie, who has always loved the sea, she has an amazing meeting with Marina, a mermaid. Barbie loves to play in the sand, build sandcastles, and watch the waves crash on the shore to pass the time. Her eyes are the color of the sea, and her hair is golden. On a sunny morning, she bravely and intrepidly explores a mystery cave that is said to hold secrets below the sea's surface. Barbie is amazed by the bioluminescent algae, bright corals, and unique seashells in the cave. Marina, a beautiful mermaid with long hair and a tail that sparkles, is the most amazing thing she has ever found. Marina, the cave's guardian, greets Barbie with open arms. The two become friends as they share sea stories, exciting underwater experiences, and the mysteries of the cave. Barbie's dream of meeting a real mermaid comes true when she spends magical hours with Marina swimming and exploring the ocean's wonders. Marin tells Barbie that she can come back to Seashell Cove whenever she wants, even though she had to leave as the sun went down. Barbie comes back with gifts, and Marina gives her a beautiful pearl necklace. This makes their friendship stronger. They study the sea, look out for the animals that live in it, and teach the people of Seashell Cove how to take care of the earth. When they save dolphins caught in fishing nets, it makes their ties as marine guardians stronger. The sea and the animals that live in it celebrate their win as they let the dolphins go. The coral reef, sea life, and even the currents seem to respect how brave and kind they are. Barb and Marina's shared desire to protect the ocean and its creatures moves the people of Seashell Cove. There are many stories in town about Barbie and Marina, the sea's guardians. These stories serve as a lesson that people can make amazing friends and change the world by doing the things they enjoy and being open to new experiences. As they continue their trip, they explore the ocean's depths, trying to figure out what's going on there and protecting the creatures that live there. These people will always love the ocean because of the time they saved the dolphins. As ocean ambassadors, they tell people to love and care for the earth. A story about friendship, bravery, and caring for the environment, "Barbie's Magical Mermaid Encounter" shows kids that they can make the world a better place by following their dreams and being nice to others. It shows how beautiful the ocean is and stresses how important it is to protect it for future generations. This is how the story starts: Barbie was a little girl who lived in Seashell Cove, a pretty beach town. She liked how time seemed to go by slowly there. Her hair was golden and sparkled like a river of sunshine. Her eyes were as blue as the ocean. She was the picture of beauty. Barbie was the breathtaking beauty of Seashell Cove, a place where simple joys of life lived together with the grandeur of nature. Barbie's true love and the thing that kept her alive came from the water. As long as she could remember, the beautiful waves had been with her all the time, and their steady beat had made her feel better. Barbie loved the sea more than toys and games, even though other kids would have been happy with those things. She was interested in the secrets that lay below the surface and found comfort in the sky that seemed to go on forever. Every morning, as the sun came up over the seaside town, Barbie would walk down to the beach. She would go on her daily search for seashells with a box that she had made herself. She saw these fragile gems as more than just seashells; she knew they had stories for her to find. Barbie was amazed by the shells' complicated patterns and wide range of colors. Each one told a story of a faraway trip. Barbie's trips to the beach didn't end with gathering shells. She was also very good at building dreams, and she used golden sand grains as building blocks. She painted on the sand and made amazing castles with towers that looked like they reached the sky with each stroke of her brush. As Barbie worked on her masterpieces, she could feel the beauty of the water in every grain of sand. This showed how creative she was. The people of Seashell Cove were amazed by Barbie's artistic skills, but it was also her unshakable love of the sea. Barbie would spend her afternoons sitting on a worn-out piece of driftwood and looking out at the waves that were moving in the sun. She watched as their foamy fingers touched the shore, making it swell and break. Barbie saw more than just beauty in the waves. She thought they showed how life goes up and down. She thought of them as a sign that things are always changing and that even when things are bad, there is beauty. The sound of the waves hitting the shore was like a natural symphony. It was a sea music that spoke to her deeply. As the days turned into weeks and weeks into months, Barbie's love for the ocean grew. She learned how to read the waves and guess how the sea would feel. She found secret coves and pools full of colorful fish darting in and out of coral gardens and seahorses dancing under seaweed that was waving. She went underwater to hide. There, she could swim with her friends and enjoy the beautiful colors and beauty of the ocean. But even with all of these wonderful things, Barbie still had one wish that she couldn't grant. The older people in Seashell Cove had taught her in whispers about the magical beings that lived in the ocean's deepest parts. What they said was that they had seen mermaids with beautiful tails that sparkled like moonlight on water. Barbie had always wished she could meet a real mermaid, but she never quite got the chance. She had no idea that her life was about to take a crazy turn and that she would meet a mermaid, which was her dream. In Seashell Cove, where the green waters meet the rough rocks, Barbie was about to have a miracle that would change her life.

Author: Shirley R. Steinberg
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429974728
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 337

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America is a corporatized society defined by a culture of consumerism, and the youth market is one of the groups that corporations target most. By marketing directly to children, through television, movies, radio, video games, toys, books, and fast food, advertisers have produced a 'kinderculture'. In this eye-opening book, editor Shirley R. Steinberg reveals the profound impact that our purchasing-obsessed culture has on our children and argues that the experience of childhood has been reshaped into something that is prefabricated. Analyzing the pervasive influence of these corporate productions, top experts in the fields of education, sociology, communications, and cultural studies contribute incisive essays that students, parents, educators, and general readers will find insightful and entertaining. Including seven new chapters, this third edition is thoroughly updated with examinations of the icons that shape the values and consciousness of today's children, including Twilight, True Blood, and vampires, hip hop, Hannah Montana, Disney, and others.

Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240053
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57

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Summary about this story: "Barbie's Dreamhouse Adventures" is a touching story that takes place in a beautiful town between hills and a river. A little girl named Barbie lives in this beautiful town. She is known all over the world for being kind, creative, and willing to try new things. Barbie's beautiful dreamhouse is the thing that really makes her life amazing. The top of Barbie's dreamhouse is a sparkling roof that shines like a million stars. The house is painted in bright pink and purple. When the first rays of sunlight hit the dreamhouse in the morning, it comes to life with sparkling windows and a quiet, musical hum. The inside of the dreamhouse is a place where anything can happen. Barbie wakes up one sunny morning feeling excited and ready for an exciting day. She quickly calls her sisters, Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea, who are all amazing in their own ways, and tells them about her plans for the day, which include a wonderful trip through their dreamhouse. Their journey starts in the mysterious Dream Room, where the walls change colors, and the furniture can become anything. Barbie shows them the Dreamhouse Adventures Map, which is an old, dusty book with the key to secret tunnels, hidden rooms, and amazing treats hidden all over their house. The sisters start looking for wealth, and their first stop is the Enchanted Garden. This beautiful garden is full of strange flowers that make music when touched. As they keep going, they come to a beautiful pond where fish are swimming and dancing. The next place they go is Mermaid Cove, where they meet Marina, a beautiful mermaid whose tail shines. They have a tea party underwater in a castle made of shells and pearls, swim with bright fish, and dance with seahorses. The adventure continues with a trip to the Library of Imagination, where books come to life and invite kids to enter the places they describe. Skipper rides a nice monkey through the jungle, while Stacie breaks a secret code and Chelsea helps talking animals figure out how to solve problems. The end of their day is spent in the Cozy Corner, an area with soft blankets and comfy pillows. As they gather around the fireplace, Barbie tells them that the real value is not the magic of their dream house, but the love and memories they make together. As soon as the sun goes down, the sisters go to the Cozy Corner to get ready for a night full of dreams and new experiences. They know that the dreamhouse is more than just a house; it shows their shared goals and how much they love each other. The sisters go to sleep as the lights of the dreamhouse twinkle like stars. They are excited about the promise of a new day with endless opportunities and experiences in the world of Barbie's Dreamhouse. In this beautiful story, Barbie and her sisters learn that the most valuable things are the times they spend together, the love they have for each other, and the adventures they can have inside and outside of their dream house. How the story started: A little girl named Barbie used to live in a charming town with hills that rolled and a river that sparkled. This small town looked like it came straight out of a storybook, with its cobblestone streets and colorful houses. It was a neighborhood where people greeted each other with real smiles and laughter could be heard all over the streets. In this charming village, however, Barbie's dreamhouse stood out as the house that best showed off the beauty of the area. Barbie wasn't just a normal girl. She was a star in her town, known for being friendly, creative, and willing to try new things. The whole town loved her because of how happy she was. Barbie was always there when someone needed a helping hand or a word of encouragement. Her positive attitude made even the worst days better, and her friends loved being around her. Barbie was different from the other kids in town because she was always up for something new. While most people were happy with their daily routines, Barbie was always looking for something new and exciting. She thought that every day could be a new adventure, whether it was finding a secret spot in the woods, finding a rare flower by the river, or going on a mission to solve a riddle. But Barbie's life was really magical because she had her dream house. It was a one-of-a-kind home that showed how creative she was and how much she loved life. Her dream house was built on a gentle slope and looked like a castle from a fairy tale. Its front was a color harmony, with pink and purple, two of the most attractive colors used to paint it. In the golden light, the intricate patterns on the walls seemed to come to life. The roof of the dreamhouse was a work of art in and of itself. It looked like it was made of stardust, and it was awe-inspiring. During the day, it sparkled like a million gems, and at night, it twinkled like the night sky itself. People in the area often called Barbie's dreamhouse the town's crown jewel and a sign of dreams coming true. But the magic wasn't just on the outside. On the inside, the dreamhouse was a haven where anything could happen. As soon as someone stepped through the door, they were taken to a magical place. Mirrors and sparkling chandeliers in the entrance made rainbows of light shine all over the room. As you went deeper inside, you'd find the Grand Hall, which was a big room with comfortable chairs where friends and guests could gather to tell stories and laugh. On the walls were pictures of Barbie's family and friends, giving the room a sense of love and unity. One of the most interesting parts of the dreamhouse was the Spiral Staircase, a piece of art that seemed to resist gravity as it slowly spiraled up. Each step had elaborate carvings and gold accents that made it look like a work of art. The Dream Room, where magic really happened, was the most important part of Barbie's dreamhouse. The walls of this room could change color at the touch of a button, so Barbie could always be in a place that fit her mood. The furniture had its own thoughts. With just one wish, tables can turn into flowing waterfalls and chairs into fluffy clouds. Barbie's Dream Room was full of books. Each one had stories about faraway places and exciting things that people did there. She thought of books as doors to other worlds, and she often got lost in their pages, going on amazing adventures without ever leaving her dreamhouse. The most important thing in the Dream Room was a dusty old book on a shelf in the corner called the Dreamhouse Adventures Map. This amazing map was full of colorful marks, hidden paths, and hidden riches inside the dreamhouse. It was Barbie's guide to a world of adventures she could have right at home. One sunny morning, Barbie woke up with a sparkle in her eye and a lot of excitement in her heart. She knew this would be a fun day, and she couldn't wait to share it with her sisters, Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea, whom she loved very much. They didn't know that their dream house was full of even more mysterious things than they could have imagined. As Barbie led her sisters through the Dreamhouse Adventures Map, they went on a treasure hunt that took them to places they had never seen before. From the Enchanted Garden, where flowers sang tunes and fish danced in a shimmering pond, to the Mermaid Cove, where they had tea with a real-life mermaid named Marina, their day was full of wonder and excitement. But what really made this experience stand out was when they realized that their dream house was more than just a beautiful house. It was a place where they could let their imaginations run wild, explore secret places, and look forward to a new and exciting adventure every day. It wasn't just the dreamhouse that was magical; it was also how close the sisters were to each other and how much they loved and laughed. As day turned to night and the lights in the dreamhouse twinkled like a thousand stars, Barbie and her sisters understood they had found the real magic of their home: the power of love, imagination, and unity. So, they snuggled up in the Cozy Corner, excited for a good night's sleep and all the exciting things that lay ahead. Barbie and her dreamhouse were a bright spot in that beautiful village between rolling hills and a sparkling river, where kindness, creativity, and adventure thrived. They were a tribute to the beauty of fantasy and the magic of young dreams. They were a warning that magic could be found anywhere, even in the middle of the house. No other house in town was like Barbie's dreamhouse. It was a true work of art that showed off her unique personality and endless creativity. It was hard to miss in the neighborhood, and people who lived there and people who came to visit were both interested in and impressed by it. The dreamhouse towered over the land around it and reached up to the sky. Its size and height made it stand out, but it was the bright colors that really made it stand out. The walls of the dreamhouse were bright pink and purple, which made a beautiful contrast with the natural colors of the nearby rolling hills and calm river. It wasn't just painted on the outside; it was a work of art in its own right. A skillful blend of pink and purple made a pattern that went from one color to the next. It looked like the walls of the dreamhouse were alive, moving and changing in the sunlight to make a fascinating show. But it wasn't just the colors that made Barbie's dreamhouse stand out; the roof was the final touch. Nothing like this had ever happened before. It was wrapped in a fabric that looked like it had the soul of the night sky in it. During the day, when the golden rays of the sun hit the dreamhouse, the roof sparkled and shone like a million stars, giving off a beautiful light that could be seen from far away. In the evening, when the sky got dark and the stars came out, the dreamhouse's roof combined perfectly with the real night sky, making a beautiful illusion that left people speechless. People from all over the town would gather to watch the dreamhouse's roof change into a celestial show. It was a lesson that magic could be found even in the most unexpected places. But Barbie's dreamhouse was not only beautiful because of how it looked. Every morning when the sun came up, the dreamhouse's windows seemed to light up and come to life. Each window was like a small gem, and when the sun shone through them, the light danced in many colors. The dreamhouse seemed to welcome the day with open arms, as light and warmth came in through its windows. The dreamhouse also speaks on its own. As the sun's rays touched the walls and the wind blew through the windows, there was a soft, musical hum in the air. It was a soft, peaceful tune that seemed to come from the middle of the dreamhouse and fit in well with the beautiful scenery around it. People in the town often talked about the dreamhouse's pleasant hum, which they thought was the song of happiness and satisfaction. But it was what was inside the dreamhouse that made it into a utopia where anything could happen. The way Barbie's dreamhouse was set up showed her lively personality and insatiable curiosity. Every room was its own world, where magic and imagination could go as far as they wanted.

Author: Kayomi Harai
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637411839
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53

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Combining an empowering story with engaging play, kids will learn to never give up on themselves in this charming children’s book! It’s super hot in Kitlandia and Mia is having a hard time learning and controlling her special water power. She wants to give up being a Ninja Kitty, but wise Grandma Tabby encourages Mia and patiently works with her as she tries over and over again. Meanwhile, back at the castle, a fire breaks out and the royal kitties hurry to use their Ninja Goodness power and rush to put out the flames. When Grandma Tabby and Mia arrive back at the castle and see the fire, Mia knows the Ninja Kitties need her water powers now more than ever! Read and find out what happens in this encouraging Ninja Kitties picture book for kids that teaches them the power of failure, trying again, and never giving up! Also included are exciting activity pages for kids to further their reading comprehension of the story and its lesson, from crossword puzzles and word searches to mazes, trivia, and seek and find games.

Author: Andrew Jolivétte
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 9780759109858
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Today as in the past there are many cultural and commercial representations of American Indians that, thoughtlessly or otherwise, negatively shape the images of indigenous people. Joliv tte and his co-authors challenge and contest these images, demonstrating how Native representation and identity are at the heart of Native politics and Native activism. In portrayals of a Native Barbie Doll or a racist mascot, disrespect of Native women, misconceptions of mixed race identities, or the commodification of all things "Indian", the authors reveal how the very existence of Native people continues to be challenged, with harmful repercussions in social and legal policy, not just in popular culture. The authors re-articulate Native history, religion, identity, and oral and literary traditions in ways that allow the true identity and persona of the Native person to be recognized and respected. It is a project that is fundamental to ethnic revitalization and the recognition of indigenous rights in North America. This book is a provocative and essential introduction for students and Native and non-Native people who wish to understand the images and realities of American Indian lifeways in American society.

Author: K. Shryock Hood
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476633444
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 210

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Contemporary American horror literature for children and young adults has two bold messages for readers: adults are untrustworthy, unreliable and often dangerous; and the monster always wins (as it must if there is to be a sequel). Examining the young adult horror series and the religious horror series for children (Left Behind: The Kids) for the first time, and tracing the unstoppable monster to Seuss's Cat in the Hat, this book sheds new light on the problematic message produced by the combination of marketing and books for contemporary American young readers.

Author: Ruth Price
Publisher: Global Grafx Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 879

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An Amish girl. A million dollar treasure. Will money buy love - or destroy it? >>> Book 1: Seventeen-year-old Jemima King has simple dreams of marriage and a family, but when a chance purchase puts Jemima in possession of a national treasure, will sudden wealth and fame send her down the wrong path? >>> Book 2: Caught between with the temptation of wealth and a desperate need to be loved, will young Amish woman Jemima King turn away from her Amish community and values for the love of an Englischer? And if so, can his promises lead to anything other than heartbreak? >>> Book 3: Faced with a lawsuit and torn between four anxious suitors -- one an Englischer who has already betrayed her trust -- will Jemima King find the strength to stand for herself and her family? Or will greed and mistrust steal away everything she values? >>> Book 4: Though Englisch boy-wonder reporter, Brad Williams has declared his love for Jemima King, are they truly meant to be together? Or can another win Jemima's heart? If you LOVE sweet Amish romance, grab YOUR copy today. Great for lovers of Amish romance novels, Amish romance authors, Amish romances, Amish romance writers, Amish romance book, Amish romance fiction, Amish romance novel excerpt, best Amish romance authors, Amish christian romance authors, list of Amish romance authors, Amish romance books, Amish romance books online, free Amish romance books, Amish christian romance books, Amish contemporary romance, Amish romance collection, Amish english romance, Amish romance fisher, what is Amish romance, good Amish romance, list of Amish romance, Amish romance novel authors, top Amish romance novels, Amish romance novels read online, Amish romance series, Amish romance stories, Lancaster PA, Amish country, Lancaster county saga, Amish books series, Amish New Books, Amish books fiction, Amish books, Amish books authors, Amish life books, Amish books, Amish girl book, Amish living books, living Amish, Amish book series authors, Amish bookends, Amish reading books, Amish next book, Amish bookstore, Amish and Mennonite books, Amish grace, Amish fiction series, Amish fiction 2019, Amish fiction book club, inspirational Amish fiction, inpirational Amish, Amish boxed sets, Amish collections, boxed set bundle, Amish girl book, Amish culture, Amish books to read, Amish 2019, Amish upcoming books about the Amish lifestyle.

Author: Anita Silvey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395653807
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 862

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Unique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this timely, single-volume reference covers the books our children are--or should be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Enriched with dozens of color illustrations and the voices of authors and illustrators themselves, it is a cornucopia of delight. 23 color, 153 b&w illustrations.