Author: Richard G. Hole
Publisher: Richard G. Hole
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
I was nineteen at the time and had not visited my cousins for several years. The oldest was a couple of years younger than me. And the occasion presented itself to me in a warm and pleasant month of May. We had always been very playful cousins until we were twelve years old that I stopped seeing them and hoped to find the same playful girls. The visit to my cousins is the beginning of a new series that tells how I had fun with my cousins.
Visit my cousins
Author: Richard G. Hole
Publisher: Richard G. Hole
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
I was nineteen at the time and had not visited my cousins for several years. The oldest was a couple of years younger than me. And the occasion presented itself to me in a warm and pleasant month of May. We had always been very playful cousins until we were twelve years old that I stopped seeing them and hoped to find the same playful girls. The visit to my cousins is the beginning of a new series that tells how I had fun with my cousins.
Publisher: Richard G. Hole
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
I was nineteen at the time and had not visited my cousins for several years. The oldest was a couple of years younger than me. And the occasion presented itself to me in a warm and pleasant month of May. We had always been very playful cousins until we were twelve years old that I stopped seeing them and hoped to find the same playful girls. The visit to my cousins is the beginning of a new series that tells how I had fun with my cousins.
When My Cousins Come to Town
Author: Angela Shanté
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 151326723X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences. One of the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids in 2021! Nominated, Bank Street College of Education's 2022 Irma S. Black Award "This endearing picture book from Shanté (The Noisy Classroom, 2020) is a beautiful ode to Black families and the bond cousins have. . . Shanté's love letter to Black families and the typical relationship Black children have with their cousins is smartly complemented by Morris' bold, vivid illustrations of the cousins' summer antics, often from the main character's perspective. This story about wanting to feel included will be a storytime must!" —Booklist "An adorable book about being true to yourself and the joys of family, especially cousins." —Kirkus Reviews "Layered, collage-style art by Morris features rounded panels and centers warm relationships. Shanté aptly portrays the experiences of a young city denizen, peppering the family-centered tale with resonant cultural details." —Publishers Weekly Fitting in can be hard, but standing out isn’t easy either! Every summer a young girl eagerly waits for her cousins to come visit and celebrate her birthday. All her cousins are unique in their own ways and have earned cool nicknames for themselves… except for the girl. But this year things are going to be different. This year before summer ends, she’s determined to earn her own nickname! Filled with warmth, love, and laughter, When My Cousins Come to Town brings all the energy and love of a big family to prove that you don’t need to be anyone else to be special—just the way you are is exactly right!
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 151326723X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences. One of the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids in 2021! Nominated, Bank Street College of Education's 2022 Irma S. Black Award "This endearing picture book from Shanté (The Noisy Classroom, 2020) is a beautiful ode to Black families and the bond cousins have. . . Shanté's love letter to Black families and the typical relationship Black children have with their cousins is smartly complemented by Morris' bold, vivid illustrations of the cousins' summer antics, often from the main character's perspective. This story about wanting to feel included will be a storytime must!" —Booklist "An adorable book about being true to yourself and the joys of family, especially cousins." —Kirkus Reviews "Layered, collage-style art by Morris features rounded panels and centers warm relationships. Shanté aptly portrays the experiences of a young city denizen, peppering the family-centered tale with resonant cultural details." —Publishers Weekly Fitting in can be hard, but standing out isn’t easy either! Every summer a young girl eagerly waits for her cousins to come visit and celebrate her birthday. All her cousins are unique in their own ways and have earned cool nicknames for themselves… except for the girl. But this year things are going to be different. This year before summer ends, she’s determined to earn her own nickname! Filled with warmth, love, and laughter, When My Cousins Come to Town brings all the energy and love of a big family to prove that you don’t need to be anyone else to be special—just the way you are is exactly right!
When the Cousins Came
Author: Katie Yamasaki
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823434575
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year! A multicultural family story that celebrates kindness and differences Lila is excited for her cousins Takeo and Rosie to visit. They're going to ride bikes, paint, and camp together! But when the cousins arrive, everything's wrong: Rosie and Takeo are better painters than Lila, have skateboards instead of bikes, and don't want to camp outside. Lila is terribly disappointed until the cousins make her a surprise: a big banner for their "best cousin" Lila! Inspired by the author's own large, diverse family, When the Cousins Came is a sensitive story about insecurity, hosting, and friendship. Katie Yamasaki's tale, paired with bright mixed-media art, reminds children that negative thoughts and anxiety over exclusion don't always translate to reality, and that even when plans go wrong you can still have a good time together.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823434575
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year! A multicultural family story that celebrates kindness and differences Lila is excited for her cousins Takeo and Rosie to visit. They're going to ride bikes, paint, and camp together! But when the cousins arrive, everything's wrong: Rosie and Takeo are better painters than Lila, have skateboards instead of bikes, and don't want to camp outside. Lila is terribly disappointed until the cousins make her a surprise: a big banner for their "best cousin" Lila! Inspired by the author's own large, diverse family, When the Cousins Came is a sensitive story about insecurity, hosting, and friendship. Katie Yamasaki's tale, paired with bright mixed-media art, reminds children that negative thoughts and anxiety over exclusion don't always translate to reality, and that even when plans go wrong you can still have a good time together.
The Little Cousins Visit (Revised Classics)
Author: Michèle Dufresne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781584534792
Category : Cousins
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
The little cousins come to visit Nick and Matt.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781584534792
Category : Cousins
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
The little cousins come to visit Nick and Matt.
My Cousin Momo
Author: Zachariah OHora
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101993901
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Zachariah OHora's distinctive retro art and kid-friendly humor take the stage in this story about accepting and celebrating differences. Momo is coming to visit, and his cousins are SO excited! But even though Momo is a flying squirrel, he won't fly for his cousin’s friends. Plus, his games are weird. He can't even play hide and seek right! But when Momo's cousins give his strange ways a chance, they realize that doing things differently can be fun...almost as much fun as making a new friend. Fans of Peter Brown and Bob Shea will fall in love with Zachariah OHora’s bold artwork and hilarious characters.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101993901
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Zachariah OHora's distinctive retro art and kid-friendly humor take the stage in this story about accepting and celebrating differences. Momo is coming to visit, and his cousins are SO excited! But even though Momo is a flying squirrel, he won't fly for his cousin’s friends. Plus, his games are weird. He can't even play hide and seek right! But when Momo's cousins give his strange ways a chance, they realize that doing things differently can be fun...almost as much fun as making a new friend. Fans of Peter Brown and Bob Shea will fall in love with Zachariah OHora’s bold artwork and hilarious characters.
Just 30 Minutes
Author: Elizabeth Ostring
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483606430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Just 30 Minutes is the time it takes to travel on the Hong Kong MTR (Mass Transit Railway) from Central Station on Hong Kong Island to its Tsuen Wan Terminus. During a nostalgic return holiday the author meets, in person or in dream, on this crowded train, some of the many remarkable people she knew during her 15 years in Hong Kong. Recollecting their stories encourages her to appreciate the value of all people in all cultures.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483606430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Just 30 Minutes is the time it takes to travel on the Hong Kong MTR (Mass Transit Railway) from Central Station on Hong Kong Island to its Tsuen Wan Terminus. During a nostalgic return holiday the author meets, in person or in dream, on this crowded train, some of the many remarkable people she knew during her 15 years in Hong Kong. Recollecting their stories encourages her to appreciate the value of all people in all cultures.
Cousins Are for Holiday Visits
Author: Harriet Ziefert
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
ISBN: 9780142301067
Category : Cousins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lift the flaps and see all the extra special things cousins do.
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
ISBN: 9780142301067
Category : Cousins
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lift the flaps and see all the extra special things cousins do.
Kuttu The Girl from Malaya: A Memoir
Author: Elizabeth Goh Sharman
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304758761
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
An inspirational memoir of Elizabeth ""Kuttu"" Goh Sharman, from rural Malaya. Given away at birth by her biological parents, she is raised by a saintly aunt, Heok Ee. At birth, she was given the nickname ""Kuttu,"" by her great aunt, the word meaning head lice. The relative explained the name would strengthen her to overcome her weak health and poor prospects. The effect seems to work perhaps leading Elizabeth to great success on a larger stage, however possibly at the cost of an inferiority complex that with the name sticks with her all her life. Initially a poor student, several ""guardian angels"" come along to encourage her to believe in herself, work hard and persevere. She eventually excels at business school and qualifies for a top job with a UN branch in Kuala Lumpur then in Geneva. In Geneva she marries a renowned international labor organizer, an Englishman. She starts a family and travels the world with her new husband before settling down in the US as her American dream comes true.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304758761
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
An inspirational memoir of Elizabeth ""Kuttu"" Goh Sharman, from rural Malaya. Given away at birth by her biological parents, she is raised by a saintly aunt, Heok Ee. At birth, she was given the nickname ""Kuttu,"" by her great aunt, the word meaning head lice. The relative explained the name would strengthen her to overcome her weak health and poor prospects. The effect seems to work perhaps leading Elizabeth to great success on a larger stage, however possibly at the cost of an inferiority complex that with the name sticks with her all her life. Initially a poor student, several ""guardian angels"" come along to encourage her to believe in herself, work hard and persevere. She eventually excels at business school and qualifies for a top job with a UN branch in Kuala Lumpur then in Geneva. In Geneva she marries a renowned international labor organizer, an Englishman. She starts a family and travels the world with her new husband before settling down in the US as her American dream comes true.
A Cousin's Prayer
Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1607420910
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Kumme to Amish country, where the simple ways of life lead to hope and healing. During a trip to Hershey Park with friends and cousins, Katie Miller’s boyfriend Timothy is killed when their van is hit by a truck. A year later, a traumatized Katie returns to her Amish community in Indiana, struggling with depression and panic attacks. Will she ever find the courage to face her inner demons? Freeman Bontrager has been interested in Katie ever since they were in school. Now that Katie is home, Freeman finds excuses to spend time at the Miller house. Is there any future for him with this emotionally scarred woman, or should he turn to the fair beauty Eunice Byler? When a mysterious package appears on Katie’s doorstep, Freeman’s loyalty is tested. But how far will he go to gain her trust. . .and her heart? What will bring this girl out of the shadows of fear, and open her heart to life—and love? The Indiana Cousins Series Book 1: A Cousin's Promise Book 2: A Cousin's Prayer Book 3: A Cousin's Challenge
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1607420910
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Kumme to Amish country, where the simple ways of life lead to hope and healing. During a trip to Hershey Park with friends and cousins, Katie Miller’s boyfriend Timothy is killed when their van is hit by a truck. A year later, a traumatized Katie returns to her Amish community in Indiana, struggling with depression and panic attacks. Will she ever find the courage to face her inner demons? Freeman Bontrager has been interested in Katie ever since they were in school. Now that Katie is home, Freeman finds excuses to spend time at the Miller house. Is there any future for him with this emotionally scarred woman, or should he turn to the fair beauty Eunice Byler? When a mysterious package appears on Katie’s doorstep, Freeman’s loyalty is tested. But how far will he go to gain her trust. . .and her heart? What will bring this girl out of the shadows of fear, and open her heart to life—and love? The Indiana Cousins Series Book 1: A Cousin's Promise Book 2: A Cousin's Prayer Book 3: A Cousin's Challenge
Triumph of Dreams
Author: Ruth P. Douglass
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450081002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450081002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description