Author: Santoria Sawyer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781796614312
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Sexually abused and broken by the decisions of those meant to care for her, Santoria had a few life-altering decisions to make of her own. None, however, would be more important than the first. The Broken Crayon is a self-help book wrapped up in a memoir about Santoria's journey from child molestation to college graduation. Each chapter begins with a story and ends with a lesson. All together, they will inspire you to: Identify the source of your brokenness, exploit it for your own good, and forgive those involved in it, including yourself. Whether you are fifteen or fifty, if you are ready to come face to face with your own childhood trauma, then this book is for you. If you are not, buy the book anyways. Give it to that friend or relative you keep telling yourself needs it more than you... at least until your own pain demands to be felt.
The Broken Crayon That Colored Still
Author: Santoria Sawyer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781796614312
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Sexually abused and broken by the decisions of those meant to care for her, Santoria had a few life-altering decisions to make of her own. None, however, would be more important than the first. The Broken Crayon is a self-help book wrapped up in a memoir about Santoria's journey from child molestation to college graduation. Each chapter begins with a story and ends with a lesson. All together, they will inspire you to: Identify the source of your brokenness, exploit it for your own good, and forgive those involved in it, including yourself. Whether you are fifteen or fifty, if you are ready to come face to face with your own childhood trauma, then this book is for you. If you are not, buy the book anyways. Give it to that friend or relative you keep telling yourself needs it more than you... at least until your own pain demands to be felt.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781796614312
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Sexually abused and broken by the decisions of those meant to care for her, Santoria had a few life-altering decisions to make of her own. None, however, would be more important than the first. The Broken Crayon is a self-help book wrapped up in a memoir about Santoria's journey from child molestation to college graduation. Each chapter begins with a story and ends with a lesson. All together, they will inspire you to: Identify the source of your brokenness, exploit it for your own good, and forgive those involved in it, including yourself. Whether you are fifteen or fifty, if you are ready to come face to face with your own childhood trauma, then this book is for you. If you are not, buy the book anyways. Give it to that friend or relative you keep telling yourself needs it more than you... at least until your own pain demands to be felt.
Broken Crayons Still Color
Author: Shelley Hitz
Publisher: Body and Soul Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9781946118042
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Emma and Sophia discover the answer to this question in this fun and impactful children's book. This is a book adults will love reading over and over again as the message brings hope to those of any age. It's a perfect way to end the day and a gift appropriate for any occasion. The book includes discussion questions and a memory verse at the end.
Publisher: Body and Soul Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9781946118042
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Emma and Sophia discover the answer to this question in this fun and impactful children's book. This is a book adults will love reading over and over again as the message brings hope to those of any age. It's a perfect way to end the day and a gift appropriate for any occasion. The book includes discussion questions and a memory verse at the end.
Broken Crayons Still Color 3
Author: David Weaver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989400794
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Having addictive genes can make life tricky for anyone. Being a major Hip-Hop artist- a self proclaimed rock star, being married to a woman whose investment firm made the Forbes list- while battling an ongoing struggle with pills, alcohol, and various allegations and attacks in the media- is downright exhausting.Devin does everything in his power to try to keep it together for the sake of his family, but often he falls short in his ambitious efforts. Where he falls short, Ashlon picks up his slack; and as a team, they work together to keep their family unit intact through the multiple threats that attack their strength.The mother of his child is in a difficult space as well. It's not easy being the baby mama of a famous artist, and despite their best efforts, communication is a constant task since they're both trying to explain worlds to each other that the other person doesn't live in.One of David Weaver's most personal and soul-clenching books ever. A tear-dropping, breath-taking classic that will go down as one of the most unforgettable stories ever written.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989400794
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Having addictive genes can make life tricky for anyone. Being a major Hip-Hop artist- a self proclaimed rock star, being married to a woman whose investment firm made the Forbes list- while battling an ongoing struggle with pills, alcohol, and various allegations and attacks in the media- is downright exhausting.Devin does everything in his power to try to keep it together for the sake of his family, but often he falls short in his ambitious efforts. Where he falls short, Ashlon picks up his slack; and as a team, they work together to keep their family unit intact through the multiple threats that attack their strength.The mother of his child is in a difficult space as well. It's not easy being the baby mama of a famous artist, and despite their best efforts, communication is a constant task since they're both trying to explain worlds to each other that the other person doesn't live in.One of David Weaver's most personal and soul-clenching books ever. A tear-dropping, breath-taking classic that will go down as one of the most unforgettable stories ever written.
The Crayon Man
Author: Natascha Biebow
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 132886684X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway. purple mountains' majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz... What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here's the true story of an inventor who so loved nature's vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children - in a bright green box for only a nickel With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world's most enduring, best-loved childhood toys - empowering children to dream in COLOR
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 132886684X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway. purple mountains' majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz... What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here's the true story of an inventor who so loved nature's vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children - in a bright green box for only a nickel With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world's most enduring, best-loved childhood toys - empowering children to dream in COLOR
A Broken Crayon Still Colors
Author: Jerrine Saunders
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979419420
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
There are countless people in the United States and all over the world who suffer from the scars and pain of a horrendous childhood. From the dysfunctional family environment, to the absence of a father figure, to the presence of an abusive parent, to molestation and rape; far too many adults still live the agony of their past. A Broken Crayon Still Colors: How to Live God's Will for Your Life in Spite of Your Past, is a ray of sunshine and hope for everyone who struggles to shake loose the stranglehold of a dreadful or brutal childhood. Written by Jerrine Saunders, the book, based on her life, takes the reader step-by-step on a journey of self-discovery to the realization of who they are, whose they are and what they are in Jesus Christ. Packed with Bible verses, A Broken Crayon Still Colors helps readers relate Holy Scripture directly to the negative situations of their youth. Finally, the book guides the reader to realize the ultimate truth; that they are the pure and holy righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ and absolutely nothing can change that!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979419420
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
There are countless people in the United States and all over the world who suffer from the scars and pain of a horrendous childhood. From the dysfunctional family environment, to the absence of a father figure, to the presence of an abusive parent, to molestation and rape; far too many adults still live the agony of their past. A Broken Crayon Still Colors: How to Live God's Will for Your Life in Spite of Your Past, is a ray of sunshine and hope for everyone who struggles to shake loose the stranglehold of a dreadful or brutal childhood. Written by Jerrine Saunders, the book, based on her life, takes the reader step-by-step on a journey of self-discovery to the realization of who they are, whose they are and what they are in Jesus Christ. Packed with Bible verses, A Broken Crayon Still Colors helps readers relate Holy Scripture directly to the negative situations of their youth. Finally, the book guides the reader to realize the ultimate truth; that they are the pure and holy righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ and absolutely nothing can change that!
Gurple and Preen
Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 153443142X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This wildly imaginative, crayon-inspired picture book shows that with a bit of teamwork and a universe of creativity, anything is possible! Buzz! Zap! CRASH! Gurple and Preen are in a big mess! When they crash-land onto an unfamiliar planet with nothing but boxes of crayons, they must work together to get the mission back on course. From Newbery Award–winning author Linda Sue Park and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi comes a story about all the best things that can come out of a box of crayons.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 153443142X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This wildly imaginative, crayon-inspired picture book shows that with a bit of teamwork and a universe of creativity, anything is possible! Buzz! Zap! CRASH! Gurple and Preen are in a big mess! When they crash-land onto an unfamiliar planet with nothing but boxes of crayons, they must work together to get the mission back on course. From Newbery Award–winning author Linda Sue Park and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi comes a story about all the best things that can come out of a box of crayons.
Broken Crayons Can Still Colour
Author: Rakesh Walia
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781946822444
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An inspiring story of a remarkable man who never let life's challenges get the better of him. Captain Walia's book reminds us that human endeavour is limitless and shall always triumph over adversity. Gul Panag Actor and an Activist Rakesh, it has been a great honour to read your life journey. You have so beautifully beaded words of emotion, humour and conviction to give the readers an experience that will last for a lifetime. Taking baby steps from a lonely, uncared child to making long leaps as a man of wisdom and success, you have always raised the bar for yourself, which are the true qualities of a great leader and a wise teacher. Congratulations for the hard work and dedication in writing this beautiful book, which I am sure, will most definitely, touch the hearts of many. Dr Ranie K Nagra RAc, MBA, MSc, PHD Entrepreneur and Author, Vancouver Island, Canada Capt Rakesh Walia's autobiography Broken Crayons Can Still Colour is a highly motivating book and a must-read for the youth who dare to dream big. An extremely absorbing and gripping narrative of his personal life, the book was difficult to put down once I started reading it. Captain, as he is fondly called, has an amazing personality and a pleasant demeanour with no trace of his traumatic childhood experiences. He joined Matrix in December 2006 and has been an asset to Matrix - one that I have come to greatly value. Maj Gen M S Dugal, VrC Chairman, Matrix Cellular (International) Services Ltd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781946822444
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An inspiring story of a remarkable man who never let life's challenges get the better of him. Captain Walia's book reminds us that human endeavour is limitless and shall always triumph over adversity. Gul Panag Actor and an Activist Rakesh, it has been a great honour to read your life journey. You have so beautifully beaded words of emotion, humour and conviction to give the readers an experience that will last for a lifetime. Taking baby steps from a lonely, uncared child to making long leaps as a man of wisdom and success, you have always raised the bar for yourself, which are the true qualities of a great leader and a wise teacher. Congratulations for the hard work and dedication in writing this beautiful book, which I am sure, will most definitely, touch the hearts of many. Dr Ranie K Nagra RAc, MBA, MSc, PHD Entrepreneur and Author, Vancouver Island, Canada Capt Rakesh Walia's autobiography Broken Crayons Can Still Colour is a highly motivating book and a must-read for the youth who dare to dream big. An extremely absorbing and gripping narrative of his personal life, the book was difficult to put down once I started reading it. Captain, as he is fondly called, has an amazing personality and a pleasant demeanour with no trace of his traumatic childhood experiences. He joined Matrix in December 2006 and has been an asset to Matrix - one that I have come to greatly value. Maj Gen M S Dugal, VrC Chairman, Matrix Cellular (International) Services Ltd
Red
Author: Michael Hall
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062371800
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo. This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone. Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon's Story is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. Red will appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, and The Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age! Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue!
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062371800
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo. This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone. Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon's Story is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. Red will appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, and The Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age! Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue!
I Am Every Good Thing
Author: Derrick Barnes
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525518770
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. A perfect gift for any special occasion! I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There are superheroes in our midst!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525518770
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. A perfect gift for any special occasion! I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There are superheroes in our midst!
This Book Will Not Be Fun
Author: Cirocco Dunlap
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399550615
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
*A 2018 Children's and Teen Choice Book Award Finalist! A mouse who acts as a careful custodian of his book tries to guarantee his reader some peace and order in spite of escalating chaos. For fans of The Book With No Pictures and This Book Just Ate My Dog! A book is no place for tomfoolery, and this mouse assures us that his book is to be no exception. Just please ignore that Word-Eating Flying Whale, and—oh, no, the lights have gone out. Wait, what is THAT?! Nothing to fear. Everything is under control. . . . Readers will delight as this charming yet uptight mouse is challenged and subverted by gloriously imaginative creatures that are like nothing you’ve ever seen. Will our little mouse succumb to the attractiveness of their overwhelming exuberance? Newcomer Cirocco Dunlap delivers an on-point debut picture-book text that dances outside the boundaries of its pages. Olivier Tallec breathes extra lunacy into this nutty little world with his absurdist palette and amusing forms.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399550615
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
*A 2018 Children's and Teen Choice Book Award Finalist! A mouse who acts as a careful custodian of his book tries to guarantee his reader some peace and order in spite of escalating chaos. For fans of The Book With No Pictures and This Book Just Ate My Dog! A book is no place for tomfoolery, and this mouse assures us that his book is to be no exception. Just please ignore that Word-Eating Flying Whale, and—oh, no, the lights have gone out. Wait, what is THAT?! Nothing to fear. Everything is under control. . . . Readers will delight as this charming yet uptight mouse is challenged and subverted by gloriously imaginative creatures that are like nothing you’ve ever seen. Will our little mouse succumb to the attractiveness of their overwhelming exuberance? Newcomer Cirocco Dunlap delivers an on-point debut picture-book text that dances outside the boundaries of its pages. Olivier Tallec breathes extra lunacy into this nutty little world with his absurdist palette and amusing forms.