Author: Kenya Rhodes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781087863863
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Have you ever soared high into the night sky on your very own cloud? Touched the moon? Danced with the stars? Luna's special day couldn't have begun any better than this! On the eve of her 7th birthday, Luna is whisked away to a magical birthday celebration in her honor, hosted by the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. Accompanied by her brave and trusty cat, Luna becomes a sparkling heavenly body, making lasting memories with the brightest lights in the universe. She can hardly wait to tell her mother and father all about her party in the night sky!
Luna's Birthday
Author: Kenya Rhodes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781087863863
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Have you ever soared high into the night sky on your very own cloud? Touched the moon? Danced with the stars? Luna's special day couldn't have begun any better than this! On the eve of her 7th birthday, Luna is whisked away to a magical birthday celebration in her honor, hosted by the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. Accompanied by her brave and trusty cat, Luna becomes a sparkling heavenly body, making lasting memories with the brightest lights in the universe. She can hardly wait to tell her mother and father all about her party in the night sky!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781087863863
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Have you ever soared high into the night sky on your very own cloud? Touched the moon? Danced with the stars? Luna's special day couldn't have begun any better than this! On the eve of her 7th birthday, Luna is whisked away to a magical birthday celebration in her honor, hosted by the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. Accompanied by her brave and trusty cat, Luna becomes a sparkling heavenly body, making lasting memories with the brightest lights in the universe. She can hardly wait to tell her mother and father all about her party in the night sky!
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Author: Alda P. Dobbs
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728234662
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
2022 Pura Belpré Honor Book NYPL Best Book of 2021 Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection NPR Best Book of 2021 Based on a true story, the tale of one girl's perilous journey to cross the U.S. border and lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution. "Wrenching debut about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on."—Booklist, starred review "Blazes bright, gripping readers until the novel's last page."—Publishers Weekly, starred review "Vital and perilous and hopeful."—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee It is 1913, and twelve-year-old Petra Luna's mama has died while the Revolution rages in Mexico. Before her papa is dragged away by soldiers, Petra vows to him that she will care for the family she has left—her abuelita, little sister Amelia, and baby brother Luisito—until they can be reunited. They flee north through the unforgiving desert as their town burns, searching for safe harbor in a world that offers none. Each night when Petra closes her eyes, she holds her dreams close, especially her long-held desire to learn to read. Abuelita calls these barefoot dreams: "They're like us barefoot peasants and indios—they're not meant to go far." But Petra refuses to listen. Through battlefields and deserts, hunger and fear, Petra will stop at nothing to keep her family safe and lead them to a better life across the U.S. border—a life where her barefoot dreams could finally become reality. "Dobbs' wrenching debut, about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on, illuminates the harsh realities of war, the heartbreaking disparities between the poor and the rich, and the racism faced by Petra and her family. Readers will love Petra, who is as strong as the black-coal rock she carries with her and as beautiful as the diamond hidden within it."—Booklist, starred review
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728234662
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
2022 Pura Belpré Honor Book NYPL Best Book of 2021 Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection NPR Best Book of 2021 Based on a true story, the tale of one girl's perilous journey to cross the U.S. border and lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution. "Wrenching debut about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on."—Booklist, starred review "Blazes bright, gripping readers until the novel's last page."—Publishers Weekly, starred review "Vital and perilous and hopeful."—Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee It is 1913, and twelve-year-old Petra Luna's mama has died while the Revolution rages in Mexico. Before her papa is dragged away by soldiers, Petra vows to him that she will care for the family she has left—her abuelita, little sister Amelia, and baby brother Luisito—until they can be reunited. They flee north through the unforgiving desert as their town burns, searching for safe harbor in a world that offers none. Each night when Petra closes her eyes, she holds her dreams close, especially her long-held desire to learn to read. Abuelita calls these barefoot dreams: "They're like us barefoot peasants and indios—they're not meant to go far." But Petra refuses to listen. Through battlefields and deserts, hunger and fear, Petra will stop at nothing to keep her family safe and lead them to a better life across the U.S. border—a life where her barefoot dreams could finally become reality. "Dobbs' wrenching debut, about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on, illuminates the harsh realities of war, the heartbreaking disparities between the poor and the rich, and the racism faced by Petra and her family. Readers will love Petra, who is as strong as the black-coal rock she carries with her and as beautiful as the diamond hidden within it."—Booklist, starred review
The Birthday Book
Author: Ann Druitt
Publisher: Festivals and the Seasons
ISBN: 9781903458013
Category : Birthdays
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Birthdays are milestones on our journey through life. The authors say, "We wrote this book for the many people who wish to find ways of bringing beauty, meaning, and a touch of magic into the celebration of birthdays." Packed with recipes, stories, songs and games, and ideas for cards, decorations, and presents, The Birthday Book is spiced with quotations from famous birthday celebrants and amusing historical anecdotes. Features: - A complete resource for birthday celebrations from age one to 100+. - How to organize a party--invitations, games, prizes and food. - Party suggestions for teenagers, 18 to 21 year-olds, twins, and small children. - Unique celebrations for those on holiday, ill, Christmas birthdays, and rainy days. - Birthday traditions from around the world--Chinese, Muslim, Hindu, and many more.
Publisher: Festivals and the Seasons
ISBN: 9781903458013
Category : Birthdays
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Birthdays are milestones on our journey through life. The authors say, "We wrote this book for the many people who wish to find ways of bringing beauty, meaning, and a touch of magic into the celebration of birthdays." Packed with recipes, stories, songs and games, and ideas for cards, decorations, and presents, The Birthday Book is spiced with quotations from famous birthday celebrants and amusing historical anecdotes. Features: - A complete resource for birthday celebrations from age one to 100+. - How to organize a party--invitations, games, prizes and food. - Party suggestions for teenagers, 18 to 21 year-olds, twins, and small children. - Unique celebrations for those on holiday, ill, Christmas birthdays, and rainy days. - Birthday traditions from around the world--Chinese, Muslim, Hindu, and many more.
Luna's eyes and the end of the Comets
Author: Javier Allard de Landa
Publisher: Allard Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL FULL OF ROMANCE, MYSTERY, TRAVELS, AND ADVENTURE! Luna is hiding a mystery, and that mystery is matter of life or death, a secret which has forced her to live isolated her entire life. But the time has come for her to escape that seclusion, and through her escape she will discover her identity, love, and an entire world which she has been denied for so many years. Who am I? Where am I from? What do I believe in? What is love? These are some questions that Luna will answer for herself as she travels throughout Europe on her way to find the prophecy that has always haunted her. “Readers will discover some wonderful European cities and feel as if they already have been there.” “This is a great back in time travel to the late 1990s!” “A novel that, without being a self-help book, motivates reflection. You might feel identified with many of the emotions embodied in the story.”
Publisher: Allard Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL FULL OF ROMANCE, MYSTERY, TRAVELS, AND ADVENTURE! Luna is hiding a mystery, and that mystery is matter of life or death, a secret which has forced her to live isolated her entire life. But the time has come for her to escape that seclusion, and through her escape she will discover her identity, love, and an entire world which she has been denied for so many years. Who am I? Where am I from? What do I believe in? What is love? These are some questions that Luna will answer for herself as she travels throughout Europe on her way to find the prophecy that has always haunted her. “Readers will discover some wonderful European cities and feel as if they already have been there.” “This is a great back in time travel to the late 1990s!” “A novel that, without being a self-help book, motivates reflection. You might feel identified with many of the emotions embodied in the story.”
Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum
Author: Natasha Yim
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1623541301
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! On Luna's birthday, the whole family goes out for dim sum--but Luna and her brothers can't agree on how to share their pork buns fairly. How can three people divide up five buns? Should some siblings get more than others? Or should they cut the buns into smaller and smaller pieces so everyone gets the same amount? A playful exploration of division and fractions, featuring Chinese American characters and a cultural note. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1623541301
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! On Luna's birthday, the whole family goes out for dim sum--but Luna and her brothers can't agree on how to share their pork buns fairly. How can three people divide up five buns? Should some siblings get more than others? Or should they cut the buns into smaller and smaller pieces so everyone gets the same amount? A playful exploration of division and fractions, featuring Chinese American characters and a cultural note. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
The Broken Luna's Redemption
Author: Cynthia Chris
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
"You are my mate? " Allen asked. "Ye... Yes," I nodded. "No, thanks... I don't want you," His words pierced my heart like a sharply silver blade. "How can the Moon Goddess mate me with a weak thing like you, you don't have a wolf, remember?" He snarled. I’m Aria, I do not have a wolf. I was treated like a curse and a plague when my mother died because of me. The only thing that kept me going was the hope of finding my mate. But my world crumbled when I found I was mated to the future Alpha King, my worst enemy, Allen. He rejected me without a second thought, but I can not accept his rejection without a wolf. I was broken and decided to end my life, but the attempts of ending my life only started my journey of discovering myself! Years have passed, and I become strong and gorgeous, it is time for me to return to revenge on everyone that contributed to my pain! When I accept my first mate’s rejection formally, I feel a strange pull toward the golden eye Lycan Prince...
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
"You are my mate? " Allen asked. "Ye... Yes," I nodded. "No, thanks... I don't want you," His words pierced my heart like a sharply silver blade. "How can the Moon Goddess mate me with a weak thing like you, you don't have a wolf, remember?" He snarled. I’m Aria, I do not have a wolf. I was treated like a curse and a plague when my mother died because of me. The only thing that kept me going was the hope of finding my mate. But my world crumbled when I found I was mated to the future Alpha King, my worst enemy, Allen. He rejected me without a second thought, but I can not accept his rejection without a wolf. I was broken and decided to end my life, but the attempts of ending my life only started my journey of discovering myself! Years have passed, and I become strong and gorgeous, it is time for me to return to revenge on everyone that contributed to my pain! When I accept my first mate’s rejection formally, I feel a strange pull toward the golden eye Lycan Prince...
Friends
Author: Lidia Ashton
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982292822
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
The story is placed in Australia and is based on interaction of various family pets and projecting their behaviors as an example to children. Beautiful book, easy rhyme, lovely illustrations. “Friends” can be a valuable tool to help develop the best in every child. Precious story, good entertainment and psychologically educational.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982292822
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
The story is placed in Australia and is based on interaction of various family pets and projecting their behaviors as an example to children. Beautiful book, easy rhyme, lovely illustrations. “Friends” can be a valuable tool to help develop the best in every child. Precious story, good entertainment and psychologically educational.
The Luna's Pack
Author: L M Lissette
Publisher: Dreams In Ink
ISBN: 0578279835
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
It's 2061, and the world has changed. Militias have taken over and outlawed electricity. Darya has found her place in life as a thief, stealing only from the militia. Just when she thinks she has it all figured out, her family line throws her into a world she didn't even know existed. A chance meeting with an immortal Alpha causes Darya to question everything, including her sanity. Dax guides her through his world so that she can find her way among the wolves. Darya's calming touch and enticing scent could unite all the wolves under one pack if she didn't have to die to break the curse on the Lunar Pack. Racing against time, she teams up with an old friend, the immortal Alphas, a man who has hunted her for a decade, and the cursed pack of wolves to find a way to beat her destiny. She finds herself facing new and old adversaries as she uncovers the truth. Will the love of her misfit team and her destined mate's devotion be enough to save Darya from her fate? Immerse yourself in an epic tale of love, humor, and adventure as you discover the wide range of emotions in this first book of The Luna's Pack Trilogy. A love so fierce could only come from a wolf. "You're the Luna. How could I ever be enough to be your mate?" ~ Tarq "I love you. You will always be enough." ~ Darya Tarq crashes onto my lips and wraps his arms around my back, pulling me to him. I let our bodies melt together and run my tongue over his. * This trilogy will cure your bully blues but contains some language, mild steam, and difficult situations. It is best enjoyed by those that are ready for the adventure. * ** Although this is a trilogy, and each book is a story continuation, these novels do not contain cliffhangers. **
Publisher: Dreams In Ink
ISBN: 0578279835
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
It's 2061, and the world has changed. Militias have taken over and outlawed electricity. Darya has found her place in life as a thief, stealing only from the militia. Just when she thinks she has it all figured out, her family line throws her into a world she didn't even know existed. A chance meeting with an immortal Alpha causes Darya to question everything, including her sanity. Dax guides her through his world so that she can find her way among the wolves. Darya's calming touch and enticing scent could unite all the wolves under one pack if she didn't have to die to break the curse on the Lunar Pack. Racing against time, she teams up with an old friend, the immortal Alphas, a man who has hunted her for a decade, and the cursed pack of wolves to find a way to beat her destiny. She finds herself facing new and old adversaries as she uncovers the truth. Will the love of her misfit team and her destined mate's devotion be enough to save Darya from her fate? Immerse yourself in an epic tale of love, humor, and adventure as you discover the wide range of emotions in this first book of The Luna's Pack Trilogy. A love so fierce could only come from a wolf. "You're the Luna. How could I ever be enough to be your mate?" ~ Tarq "I love you. You will always be enough." ~ Darya Tarq crashes onto my lips and wraps his arms around my back, pulling me to him. I let our bodies melt together and run my tongue over his. * This trilogy will cure your bully blues but contains some language, mild steam, and difficult situations. It is best enjoyed by those that are ready for the adventure. * ** Although this is a trilogy, and each book is a story continuation, these novels do not contain cliffhangers. **
Weavers of the Crystal Domes
Author: Suzanne Strange
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 146201450X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
By the twenty-second century, human heedlessness and natural disasters have led to a world where the air is unsafe to breathe, the soil will grow nothing but kudzu, and wars will never end. Crowded together in domed communities, growing food in greenhouses, and living under martial law, people go about their lives, working at their jobs and caring for their families while striving to make the world a better place for their children. Hundreds of young volunteers come together for a dome-raising project in South Carolina. It's love at first sight for seventeen-year-old Michael Travis when he sees a graceful weaver floating lightly in her antigravity belt above the giant dome. When he learns that she was born on the far side of the Moon, he is determined to meet her and share his dreams of living on Mars. More than a tale of survival, Weavers of the Crystal Domes is a salute to the resilience and ingenuity of our species, a coming-of-age story set in the world of the future.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 146201450X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
By the twenty-second century, human heedlessness and natural disasters have led to a world where the air is unsafe to breathe, the soil will grow nothing but kudzu, and wars will never end. Crowded together in domed communities, growing food in greenhouses, and living under martial law, people go about their lives, working at their jobs and caring for their families while striving to make the world a better place for their children. Hundreds of young volunteers come together for a dome-raising project in South Carolina. It's love at first sight for seventeen-year-old Michael Travis when he sees a graceful weaver floating lightly in her antigravity belt above the giant dome. When he learns that she was born on the far side of the Moon, he is determined to meet her and share his dreams of living on Mars. More than a tale of survival, Weavers of the Crystal Domes is a salute to the resilience and ingenuity of our species, a coming-of-age story set in the world of the future.
Alpha's Unexpected Luna
Author: Torry Smith
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1040
Book Description
After the death of his father, the great Alpha King, his son is filled with anger and pain, losing faith in worshipping and serving the moon goddess. Gonzalo Hemming, Alpha Prince of Poldark pack, is caught between a rock and a hard place when he mistakenly gets married to a slave girl, Ashina Diego, instead of his supposed mate. He hates this slave with every fiber of his being and would give anything to see her spend her entire life in misery. He has accused her of treason and vowed to take revenge on her, as her father murdered the great Alpha King. According to the tradition, the subjects and rulers of Poldark are not allowed to divorce. What will become of his supposed Luna? Will the prince's mate fight for her rights or allow destiny to solve the puzzle? Could this be a mistake by the moon goddess or was fate playing a quick one on him?"
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1040
Book Description
After the death of his father, the great Alpha King, his son is filled with anger and pain, losing faith in worshipping and serving the moon goddess. Gonzalo Hemming, Alpha Prince of Poldark pack, is caught between a rock and a hard place when he mistakenly gets married to a slave girl, Ashina Diego, instead of his supposed mate. He hates this slave with every fiber of his being and would give anything to see her spend her entire life in misery. He has accused her of treason and vowed to take revenge on her, as her father murdered the great Alpha King. According to the tradition, the subjects and rulers of Poldark are not allowed to divorce. What will become of his supposed Luna? Will the prince's mate fight for her rights or allow destiny to solve the puzzle? Could this be a mistake by the moon goddess or was fate playing a quick one on him?"