Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698135210
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco’s holiday story is a wonderful ode to the magic of family, Christmas, and giving the right kind of gifts—gifts filled with love. Richie and Trisha want to buy Christmas gifts for their family, but they don't have enough money. Enter Kay Lamity, a new housekeeper . . . but is that all she is? She comes into their lives like a whirlwind, brimming with positive energy and a can-do attitude. Kay not only straightens them out when it comes to whether or not Santa Claus is real, she teaches them something about gifts: the just-good-enough kind that come from the pocketbook and the unforgettable kind that come from the heart. Because of Kay, Trisha and Richie—and the family—have a Christmas morning they will never forget. Celebrating the joy of homemade gifts, Patricia Polacco introduces readers to a new character who is truly a force of nature in this story reminiscent of Christmas Tapestry and An Orange for Frankie. This is a magical Christmas story the author swears is true, right down to the sleigh tracks on the farmhouse roof!
Gifts of the Heart
Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698135210
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco’s holiday story is a wonderful ode to the magic of family, Christmas, and giving the right kind of gifts—gifts filled with love. Richie and Trisha want to buy Christmas gifts for their family, but they don't have enough money. Enter Kay Lamity, a new housekeeper . . . but is that all she is? She comes into their lives like a whirlwind, brimming with positive energy and a can-do attitude. Kay not only straightens them out when it comes to whether or not Santa Claus is real, she teaches them something about gifts: the just-good-enough kind that come from the pocketbook and the unforgettable kind that come from the heart. Because of Kay, Trisha and Richie—and the family—have a Christmas morning they will never forget. Celebrating the joy of homemade gifts, Patricia Polacco introduces readers to a new character who is truly a force of nature in this story reminiscent of Christmas Tapestry and An Orange for Frankie. This is a magical Christmas story the author swears is true, right down to the sleigh tracks on the farmhouse roof!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698135210
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco’s holiday story is a wonderful ode to the magic of family, Christmas, and giving the right kind of gifts—gifts filled with love. Richie and Trisha want to buy Christmas gifts for their family, but they don't have enough money. Enter Kay Lamity, a new housekeeper . . . but is that all she is? She comes into their lives like a whirlwind, brimming with positive energy and a can-do attitude. Kay not only straightens them out when it comes to whether or not Santa Claus is real, she teaches them something about gifts: the just-good-enough kind that come from the pocketbook and the unforgettable kind that come from the heart. Because of Kay, Trisha and Richie—and the family—have a Christmas morning they will never forget. Celebrating the joy of homemade gifts, Patricia Polacco introduces readers to a new character who is truly a force of nature in this story reminiscent of Christmas Tapestry and An Orange for Frankie. This is a magical Christmas story the author swears is true, right down to the sleigh tracks on the farmhouse roof!
Gifts from the Heart
Author: Randy Fujishin
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742525023
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Helps learn, practice, and improve ten fundamental communication skills needed for any long-term relationship. Grounded in specific, manageable, and directed activities designed to immediately enhance relationships.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742525023
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Helps learn, practice, and improve ten fundamental communication skills needed for any long-term relationship. Grounded in specific, manageable, and directed activities designed to immediately enhance relationships.
Gifts of the Heart
Author: Hassan A. Tetteh
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456618911
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
HASSAN TETTEH'S powerful novel is an inspiration and gift. Dr. Kareem Afram, a young military physician and heart surgeon, comes of age in the desert of Afghanistan. He survives trial, challenges, destruction, illness, and death to overcome the impossible and provide instructions for life-a blueprint for living one's life to the fullest. The story of the doctor lures you in with riveting scenes of life and death hospital emergencies and combat surgery, but it is learning about the life of the doctor that causes you to stay and get comfortable. You will see reflections of your character, your flaws, your strength, and your own vulnerability. As you stay for the journey and share in the doctor's life you learn of triumph over struggle and see reflections of your strength, your power, your will, and your own conviction to ask yourself life's most urgent question. The message within is universal, a gift of the heart, an education in freedom, and touches your soul to make an undeniable impression that stays long after the last page is turned.
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456618911
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
HASSAN TETTEH'S powerful novel is an inspiration and gift. Dr. Kareem Afram, a young military physician and heart surgeon, comes of age in the desert of Afghanistan. He survives trial, challenges, destruction, illness, and death to overcome the impossible and provide instructions for life-a blueprint for living one's life to the fullest. The story of the doctor lures you in with riveting scenes of life and death hospital emergencies and combat surgery, but it is learning about the life of the doctor that causes you to stay and get comfortable. You will see reflections of your character, your flaws, your strength, and your own vulnerability. As you stay for the journey and share in the doctor's life you learn of triumph over struggle and see reflections of your strength, your power, your will, and your own conviction to ask yourself life's most urgent question. The message within is universal, a gift of the heart, an education in freedom, and touches your soul to make an undeniable impression that stays long after the last page is turned.
Heart Gifts
Author: Helen Steiner Rice
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9780091793494
Category : Christian poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
'It's not the things that can be bought that are life's richest treasure It's just the little "heart gifts" that money cannot measure' Helen Steiner Rice pays tribute to the ordinary -- to day-to-day joys and disappointments, to a baby's first steps, a grandchild's crayon picture, or the death of a beloved friend.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9780091793494
Category : Christian poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
'It's not the things that can be bought that are life's richest treasure It's just the little "heart gifts" that money cannot measure' Helen Steiner Rice pays tribute to the ordinary -- to day-to-day joys and disappointments, to a baby's first steps, a grandchild's crayon picture, or the death of a beloved friend.
My Little Gifts
Author: Jo Witek
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419733208
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There are many types of gifts. You can give a big, shiny, wrapped gift on Christmas morning, but you can also give the gifts of your help or your time. You can bake a cake for your parents or share what you learned in school with your little sister. You can help a friend unravel a knotty bracelet or smile at a stranger who looks sad. With a spirit of generosity, you'll find you have many gifts to give to the world--and that giving can be even more fulfilling than receiving. Featuring a die-cut cover and interior flaps throughout, My Little Gifts celebrates the gift of giving. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419733208
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There are many types of gifts. You can give a big, shiny, wrapped gift on Christmas morning, but you can also give the gifts of your help or your time. You can bake a cake for your parents or share what you learned in school with your little sister. You can help a friend unravel a knotty bracelet or smile at a stranger who looks sad. With a spirit of generosity, you'll find you have many gifts to give to the world--and that giving can be even more fulfilling than receiving. Featuring a die-cut cover and interior flaps throughout, My Little Gifts celebrates the gift of giving. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.
Gifts from the Heart
Author: Virginia Brucker
Publisher: Insomniac Press
ISBN: 1897178301
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Simple ways to make your family's Christmas more meaningful.
Publisher: Insomniac Press
ISBN: 1897178301
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Simple ways to make your family's Christmas more meaningful.
The Heart of a Leader
Author: Ken Blanchard
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 1434766632
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Ken Blanchard, a highly respected figure in the fields of leadership and business, invites you into the world of influence through his extensive career insights in this inspirational leadership book. In The Heart of a Leader, you’ll learn about: Uncover the significance of making value-based decisions; Learn how to pursue excellence in every aspect of your life; Explore the vital role of integrity in leadership and personal growth; Embrace change as a source of growth and development; Empower those around you to achieve their full potential. Get ready to go on a journey toward effective leadership and personal growth. Bound to become a timeless classic on Christian inspirational leadership, this book offers teachings on values, excellence, integrity, change, and empowerment that will equip you with the essential tools to not only lead effectively but also inspire those around you.
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 1434766632
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Ken Blanchard, a highly respected figure in the fields of leadership and business, invites you into the world of influence through his extensive career insights in this inspirational leadership book. In The Heart of a Leader, you’ll learn about: Uncover the significance of making value-based decisions; Learn how to pursue excellence in every aspect of your life; Explore the vital role of integrity in leadership and personal growth; Embrace change as a source of growth and development; Empower those around you to achieve their full potential. Get ready to go on a journey toward effective leadership and personal growth. Bound to become a timeless classic on Christian inspirational leadership, this book offers teachings on values, excellence, integrity, change, and empowerment that will equip you with the essential tools to not only lead effectively but also inspire those around you.
The Heart of a Teacher
Author: Karla Dornacher
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts
ISBN: 9781869203269
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A gift book of thanks for the heart of a Teacher
Publisher: Christian Art Gifts
ISBN: 9781869203269
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A gift book of thanks for the heart of a Teacher
A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make
Author: Sarah Hand
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 0760374635
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Keep your hands busy and your mind playing and free of stress with A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make. From professional artist Sarah Hand, the author of Art Makers: Papier-Mache, this book features easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, creative inspiration, and prompts—all designed to be done at home using affordable, accessible materials. Best of all, the projects are small-scale, so they are portable, giftable, adorable, and fun! A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make includes varied projects done in all kinds of materials, from papier-mache and paper to crayons, paint, and paint pens. With this book, you can learn to make: Dioramas Papier-mache creatures Pop-up cards Cotton dolls And much more Throughout the book, find tips for having fun and relaxing as you create, plus creative inspiration and prompts so that you can use this book as a starting point for art projects you devise on your own. After a stressful year (or decade?), everyone needs to have fun and let loose, and what better way than with art that can be created at home and with materials you already have? The small size of the projects makes them manageable even for beginning crafters and artists, and kids will love working on the projects too (possibly with a little adult help). The art is adorable and whimsical and appeals to artists of all ages and skill levels, including beginning crafters, DIYers, crafty families, and more. Grab your paper, paints, and more and then set up at the kitchen counter to start your stress-free creative life with A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make from a professional artist and instructor.
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 0760374635
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Keep your hands busy and your mind playing and free of stress with A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make. From professional artist Sarah Hand, the author of Art Makers: Papier-Mache, this book features easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, creative inspiration, and prompts—all designed to be done at home using affordable, accessible materials. Best of all, the projects are small-scale, so they are portable, giftable, adorable, and fun! A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make includes varied projects done in all kinds of materials, from papier-mache and paper to crayons, paint, and paint pens. With this book, you can learn to make: Dioramas Papier-mache creatures Pop-up cards Cotton dolls And much more Throughout the book, find tips for having fun and relaxing as you create, plus creative inspiration and prompts so that you can use this book as a starting point for art projects you devise on your own. After a stressful year (or decade?), everyone needs to have fun and let loose, and what better way than with art that can be created at home and with materials you already have? The small size of the projects makes them manageable even for beginning crafters and artists, and kids will love working on the projects too (possibly with a little adult help). The art is adorable and whimsical and appeals to artists of all ages and skill levels, including beginning crafters, DIYers, crafty families, and more. Grab your paper, paints, and more and then set up at the kitchen counter to start your stress-free creative life with A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make from a professional artist and instructor.
Christmas Gifts from the Heart
Author: Dolley Carlson
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 9780781433198
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
These ten short chapters are packed with ways to bless family and friends during the holidays.
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 9780781433198
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
These ten short chapters are packed with ways to bless family and friends during the holidays.