Author: Monique Polak
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing ™
ISBN: 1541565851
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
For twelve-year-old Rosetta Wolfson, the war in Europe seems very far off from her home in Canada. Then Mr. Schwartzberg comes to tea and asks Rosetta's parents if they will take in a young war refugee. Isaac joins the family and becomes a ready-made brother to Rosetta and her two sisters. Isaac's arrival brings change. Her best friend's handsome brother doesn't seem as attractive after he reveals himself as anti-Semitic, and Rosetta begins to suspect her friend may agree with him. As Rosetta and Isaac become friends and he shares his story with her, she helps him learn the fate of other family members and helps him shape a promising future in his new country.
Always Room for One More
Author: Sorche Nic Leodhas
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805003314
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Children's story based on the Scottish ballad of the same title.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805003314
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Children's story based on the Scottish ballad of the same title.
Room for One More
Author: Monique Polak
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing
ISBN: 1541540433
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
In Montréal, Canada, in 1942, the war in Europe seems far off to fifteen-year-old Rosetta Wolff until her family takes in Isaac, a war refugee, and everything changes.
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing
ISBN: 1541540433
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
In Montréal, Canada, in 1942, the war in Europe seems far off to fifteen-year-old Rosetta Wolff until her family takes in Isaac, a war refugee, and everything changes.
Elvis' Favorite Director
Author: Michael A. Hoey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593937553
Category : Motion picture producers and directors
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Still the youngest director to ever win an Academy Award (Skippy, 1931); Norman Taurog's career embraces the history of Hollywood, from silent comedies to the Elvis Presley era. During Taurog's fifty-two years in the film business he directed seventy-eight feature films starring everyone from Maurice Chevalier and Carole Lombard, to W.C. Fields and Bing Crosby, to Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy (who won an Oscar for his performance as Father Flanagan in Taurog's Boys Town), to Judy Garland, Mario Lanza, Cary Grant, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and of course his nine films with Elvis Presley. Elvis' Favorite Director is an in-depth study of Hollywood movie-making, seen through the eyes of a talented craftsman and told by a writer who worked closely with Taurog during the last six years and eight films of his career. Michael A. Hoey is a multi-award winning film and television editor, writer, director and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series. Hoey began in Hollywood working as a film editor. He later wrote, directed or produced a number of feature films, including the teen comedy Palm Springs Weekend, the cult sci-fi flick The Navy vs. the Night Monsters and two movies starring Elvis Presley, Stay Away, Joe and Live A Little, Love A Little. He was also a contributing writer on four more films starring Elvis. He then transitioned into television where he wrote and directed a number of shows, including a multi-year run on Fame for which he received several awards. He lives in San Clemente, California.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593937553
Category : Motion picture producers and directors
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Still the youngest director to ever win an Academy Award (Skippy, 1931); Norman Taurog's career embraces the history of Hollywood, from silent comedies to the Elvis Presley era. During Taurog's fifty-two years in the film business he directed seventy-eight feature films starring everyone from Maurice Chevalier and Carole Lombard, to W.C. Fields and Bing Crosby, to Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy (who won an Oscar for his performance as Father Flanagan in Taurog's Boys Town), to Judy Garland, Mario Lanza, Cary Grant, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and of course his nine films with Elvis Presley. Elvis' Favorite Director is an in-depth study of Hollywood movie-making, seen through the eyes of a talented craftsman and told by a writer who worked closely with Taurog during the last six years and eight films of his career. Michael A. Hoey is a multi-award winning film and television editor, writer, director and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series. Hoey began in Hollywood working as a film editor. He later wrote, directed or produced a number of feature films, including the teen comedy Palm Springs Weekend, the cult sci-fi flick The Navy vs. the Night Monsters and two movies starring Elvis Presley, Stay Away, Joe and Live A Little, Love A Little. He was also a contributing writer on four more films starring Elvis. He then transitioned into television where he wrote and directed a number of shows, including a multi-year run on Fame for which he received several awards. He lives in San Clemente, California.
Room For A Little One
Author: Martin Waddell
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408344483
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Discover the magic of the very first Christmas with this classic picture book. From the author of Owl Babies and Can't You Sleep Little Bear? It's a cold winter's night, and Kind Ox is in his stable. One by one, the animals come, and Kind Ox gives each of them a bed for the night. Until eventually, Tired Donkey arrives with some very special passengers... Retold from the perspective of the animals in the stable, this beautiful book will bring the Christmas story to life for even the youngest children. A true Christmas classic, with a universal message about kindness, this is a book to be treasured and shared by every family. Martin Waddell is one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won multiple awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408344483
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Discover the magic of the very first Christmas with this classic picture book. From the author of Owl Babies and Can't You Sleep Little Bear? It's a cold winter's night, and Kind Ox is in his stable. One by one, the animals come, and Kind Ox gives each of them a bed for the night. Until eventually, Tired Donkey arrives with some very special passengers... Retold from the perspective of the animals in the stable, this beautiful book will bring the Christmas story to life for even the youngest children. A true Christmas classic, with a universal message about kindness, this is a book to be treasured and shared by every family. Martin Waddell is one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won multiple awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Room for One More
Author: Monique Polak
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing ™
ISBN: 1541565851
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
For twelve-year-old Rosetta Wolfson, the war in Europe seems very far off from her home in Canada. Then Mr. Schwartzberg comes to tea and asks Rosetta's parents if they will take in a young war refugee. Isaac joins the family and becomes a ready-made brother to Rosetta and her two sisters. Isaac's arrival brings change. Her best friend's handsome brother doesn't seem as attractive after he reveals himself as anti-Semitic, and Rosetta begins to suspect her friend may agree with him. As Rosetta and Isaac become friends and he shares his story with her, she helps him learn the fate of other family members and helps him shape a promising future in his new country.
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing ™
ISBN: 1541565851
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
For twelve-year-old Rosetta Wolfson, the war in Europe seems very far off from her home in Canada. Then Mr. Schwartzberg comes to tea and asks Rosetta's parents if they will take in a young war refugee. Isaac joins the family and becomes a ready-made brother to Rosetta and her two sisters. Isaac's arrival brings change. Her best friend's handsome brother doesn't seem as attractive after he reveals himself as anti-Semitic, and Rosetta begins to suspect her friend may agree with him. As Rosetta and Isaac become friends and he shares his story with her, she helps him learn the fate of other family members and helps him shape a promising future in his new country.
Room for one More
Author: Mary Thacher Higginson
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368666363
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1879.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368666363
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1879.
There Is Always Room for One More
Author: Rebecca Nab Young
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 145672892X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
From living on a farm and then a ranch in Wyoming I have a passion for good food and recipes. I also am immersed in the history and personal stories of the Volga Germans. All my grandparents came from Russia, but were of German descent. This places me in a small, but unique group of people within the United States. I would like to introduce you to these wonderful, hardworking people who still cling to their values, tradition, and religion. I decided to combine my Volga German upbringing with stories and recipes from my childhood and beyond. I now reside in Cave Creek, AZ with my husband David and new AZ Rescue A Golden, Dudley DoRight. I work in the food and beverage department for a 5 diamond resort in Scottsdale, AZ. I continue to research the Volga Germans through my family tree and I still cook and bake our special german foods from scratch.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 145672892X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
From living on a farm and then a ranch in Wyoming I have a passion for good food and recipes. I also am immersed in the history and personal stories of the Volga Germans. All my grandparents came from Russia, but were of German descent. This places me in a small, but unique group of people within the United States. I would like to introduce you to these wonderful, hardworking people who still cling to their values, tradition, and religion. I decided to combine my Volga German upbringing with stories and recipes from my childhood and beyond. I now reside in Cave Creek, AZ with my husband David and new AZ Rescue A Golden, Dudley DoRight. I work in the food and beverage department for a 5 diamond resort in Scottsdale, AZ. I continue to research the Volga Germans through my family tree and I still cook and bake our special german foods from scratch.
Short!
Author: Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192781482
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The longest of the stories in this book is short, and the shortest is just one sentence long. Which means there are lots of stories : a whole bookful to make you think, laugh, Shiver, and think again.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192781482
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The longest of the stories in this book is short, and the shortest is just one sentence long. Which means there are lots of stories : a whole bookful to make you think, laugh, Shiver, and think again.
There's Always Room for One More
Author: Robyn McGrath
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665925388
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
A girl struggles to say goodbye to the family table until she discovers that a new, bigger table means more room for creating memories and welcoming loved ones in this heartwarming picture book perfect for fans of All Are Welcome, The Bench, and A Grand Day. Clare loves her family’s table—it’s the perfect size for homework help and pancake breakfasts. But with Grandpa moving in, Mama says they need a bigger one. Clare is excited for Grandpa’s arrival, but not ready to say goodbye to the old table. When the new table arrives, neighbors help clean, sand, and paint. Friends and family bring over puzzles and peaches to help make Grandpa feel at home. But it’s not until Clare helps Papa make Grandpa’s favorite treat that she finally sees how this table means more space for creating new memories. And that when it comes to the people you love, there’s always room for one more.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665925388
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
A girl struggles to say goodbye to the family table until she discovers that a new, bigger table means more room for creating memories and welcoming loved ones in this heartwarming picture book perfect for fans of All Are Welcome, The Bench, and A Grand Day. Clare loves her family’s table—it’s the perfect size for homework help and pancake breakfasts. But with Grandpa moving in, Mama says they need a bigger one. Clare is excited for Grandpa’s arrival, but not ready to say goodbye to the old table. When the new table arrives, neighbors help clean, sand, and paint. Friends and family bring over puzzles and peaches to help make Grandpa feel at home. But it’s not until Clare helps Papa make Grandpa’s favorite treat that she finally sees how this table means more space for creating new memories. And that when it comes to the people you love, there’s always room for one more.
Always Room for One More
Author: Sorche Nic Leodhas
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805003307
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In this Scottish folk song, a generous family always has room for another person and invites in everyone who passes by.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805003307
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In this Scottish folk song, a generous family always has room for another person and invites in everyone who passes by.