Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books
Pearson Education Pitch Yourself
Book SynopsisBill Faust has 14 years' experience in delivering high-level integrated, marketing campaigns, for a range of blue chip companies including GE Capital, Campbell's, News Ltd, Bayard Presse and BT. This has taken Bill across the world from London, Paris, Istanbul to Sydney. And back. Michael Faust has had a top flight management, advertising and marketing career. Most recently Michael was the Managing Director of Travelcare, the UK's largest independent travel agency . Prior to this he has held influential positions as the European Marketing Director of LetsBuyIt.com as well as a number of strategic consultancy roles across the European dotcom market. Over the last fifteen years Michael has worked in both advertising agencies and client companies from Saatchi and Saatchi to Dell.Trade Review"... a good guide" - The Guardian, July 2006Table of ContentsIntroduction Experience gained from talking at business schools/universities Experience gained from helping create CVs Chapter 1: CRITIQUE of functional and chronological CVs The aim of a CV and the aim of the interview: Introducing the 4 key communication foundation blocks of What, Where, Who and How. Relate this to Corporate DNA defined by companies such as Korn Ferry comprising Expertise (what/Where) and Behaviour and Values (Who and How) Overview of chronological and functional CV’s. New diagrams to compare and contrast the traditional CV and how they satisfy the different objectives Key issues that occur with any CV Limitations of other CV books which end their analysis at this stage including tips from leading career sites and critiques of executive search firms. Develop business (ie your career) by one of two routes either (a) taking the product to market or (b) bringing the customer to the solution. Traditional CVs used to be okay at the former but do not define enough for the latter Chapter 2: BUILDING BLOCKS of Customer CV This chapter explains the base components of a Customer CV in greater detail than in the first edition Definition of Customer CV The importance of understanding yourself and what this means. Introduction to key components from Personal Promise, Career DNA, Transferable Assets to Career History. Compare and contrast Customer CV to other traditional CV models Explore additional fine-tuning issues such as the use of fact vs opinion, how to quantify results and relate them back to the business. New handy hints such as the rationale for a short company overview, how to write about responsibilities and how to frame business benefits. Chapter 3: PROCESS to create new Customer CV (Preparation of the Career DNA Bank An enhanced chapter discussing how to properly prepare your Career DNA Bank the underpinnings (think of it as the skeleton) in order to frame and hang a Customer CV (the flesh). Without the correct skeleton you collapse. How does the Career DNA bank inform the Personal Promise, Transferable assets and Career History. How do you uncover a detailed understanding of your abilities, core competencies, behaviours and values e.g. what you will be employed for Development of the Career DNA Bank needs time effort and resources put into it. Revised case studies and examples New techniques to use. New ways to describe your journey and story. Chapter 4: The END BENEFIT and the PROCESS BENEFIT The Benefit of the Customer CV New SWOT analysis Realigns from the past to the future and from the seller to the buyer Best hire not easiest laziest fit Efficiency for candidate and employer The Benefit of the Process: Writing a CV Easily be able to write bespoke & targeted CVs. Easier completion of (Competency Based) Application forms as preparation has already been done Easier to create cover letters Base material for you to use at interview – even agenda document Better targeting of potential employers Help you decipher the job descriptions and fully understand what the potential employer is looking for Open new career avenues Making the most of networking scenarios Managemen
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Pearson Education Brilliant Life Coach
Book SynopsisAnnie Lionnet is a professional life coach with many years' experience in both coaching and personal development. She runs affordable Life Coaching (www.affordablelifecoaching.org), an organisation which provides one-to-one coaching for both personal and professional development. Annie is also a professional astrologer and tutor for the faculty of astrological Studies. She has a busy practice in both London and the west Country and runs workshops worldwide. She has published books on life coaching, astrology and the tarot and has a passionate interest in helping others to empower themselves and live to their fullest potential. She is also author of another Brilliant title: Brilliant Life Coach. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction Chapter One: Prepare for your journey: how do you begin to transform your life? Chapter Two: Find out what you really want Chapter Three: Create a positive mindset and overcome your fears Chapter Four: Be true to yourself Chapter Five: Find your spirit of adventure Chapter Six: Find your true talents and create your goals Chapter Seven: How to make the right choice Chapter Eight: Visualise and positively affirm your future Chapter Nine: Create a space for your new life and take the first step Chapter Ten: How to stay motivated Chapter Eleven: Enjoy your journey Chapter Twelve: Congratulate yourself on reaching your destination
£10.44
Pearson Education Brilliant Intern
Book SynopsisInspiring Interns are the UK's leading internship agency, working with thousands of graduates and employers to create meaningful work experience that leads to permanent employment. Inspiring Interns have appeared as expert panellists on Guardian careers talks; written their own internship manifesto for the 2010 General Election which was praised by Theresa May MP (now Home Secretary); and advised the CIPD on their report Interns: to pay or not to pay'. Andrew Scherer is marketing manager at Inspiring Interns. In his work as a journalist he ran several websites, was published in the Guardian, and has covered both the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Football World Cup. Table of ContentsTable of Contents About the Author Acknowledgements Introduction PART 1 Finding an Internship 1. Selecting a sector 2. Advertised internships 3. Internship agencies and recruitment services 4. Speculative applications and hidden internships 5. How to avoid bad internships 6. CVs and cover letters 7. Interviews PART 2 During your Internship 8. Preparations and expectations 9. Your first day 10. Your mentor 11. Your boss 12. Your colleagues 13. Social media and the workplace 14. Day-to-day office life 15. Networking PART 3 After your Internship 16. Securing that job 17. Your Reference 18. Your new CV 19. Staying in touch Conclusion PART 1 will look at all the processes involved in securing a beneficial internship, offering advice and insights into what areas are available (particularly emerging industries) and what kind of person might suit a sector. It will then offer guidance to the reader on the best places to find these opportunities – both publicised and hidden, and how to make the most of your application, from initial contact to interview stage. Crucially, PART 1 will also give expert advice on warning signs to look out for when applying for internships, ensuring candidates are not exploited or find themselves in a position they did not want. PART 2 will walk the reader through all the aspects of conducting a successful internship, dealing with issues that a potential intern, particularly one who may not have experienced an office environment before, may not be aware of. It will range from ensuring you have everything ready to ensure your first day runs smoothly; keeping expectations realistic; managing relationships with superiors, colleagues and clients; and new potential stumbling blocks at work, such as the advent of social media and the implications thereof. PART 3 will help the reader maximise their internship experience after it has finished. It will deal with securing a positive reference, how to update your CV/cover letter accordingly to include the extra experience, and give advice on cultivating the contacts made during a placement.
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SPCK Publishing Our Father
Book SynopsisA beautiful full-colour book exploring the Lord's Prayer for children.Trade ReviewChildren will be able to come back to [it] . . . again and again. * Youthwork magazine, May issue *
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SPCK Publishing Noahs Car Park Ark
Book SynopsisA humorous and quirky re-telling of the story of Noah from a popular comedianTrade ReviewPaul Kerensa's writing never fails to be uniquely funny and interesting. * Miranda Hart *Beautiful illustrations and memorable rhymes, sure to become a firm family favourite. * Kate Bottley, broadcaster and 'Gogglebox' vicar *This is the best Noah’s Ark book ever! * Charlotte, aged 5 1/2 *Top comic, top writer, top bloke! * Lee Mack *If I was a joke thief, I would be shinning up Paul Kerensa's drainpipe. * Milton Jones *Droll ... often amusing. * Independent on Sunday *
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SPCK Publishing Moses and the Exodus Express
Book SynopsisA humourous and quirky retelling of the story of Moses from a popular comedianTrade ReviewPaul Kerensa's writing never fails to be uniquely funny and interesting. * Miranda Hart *Beautiful illustrations and memorable rhymes, sure to become a firm family favourite. * Kate Bottley, broadcaster and 'Gogglebox' vicar *Lots of fun, I loved ALL of it! * Ethan aged 4 1/2 *Top comic, top writer, top bloke! * Lee Mack *If I was a joke thief, I'd be shinning up Paul Kerensa's drainpipe. * Milton Jones *Droll ... often amusing. * Independent on Sunday *
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SPCK Publishing The Sleepy Shepherd
Book SynopsisA Christmas tale for children.Trade Review[On WALKING BACKWARDS TO CHRISTMAS] 'Cottrell has a gift for inhabiting the most diverse perspectives . . . All are rendered in glorious physical language, a strange but apt mix of Scripture and modern idiom. The result is revelatory. - The Tablet; [On CHRIST IN THE WILDERNESS: REFLECTING ON THE PAINTINGS BY STANLEY SPENCER]: 'Beautifully written.' - The Lance; [On THE NAIL]: 'This little book will be worth its weight in gold for clergy or lay people looking for inspirations for Good Friday services' - Expository Times; '[On THE THINGS HE SAID]: Energizing to read, conveying the Easter story in imaginative and atmospheric writing.' - Church of Ireland Gazette; [On THE THINGS HE CARRIED]: 'In these studies the author takes no prisoners. I felt as if he'd grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and made me follow Jesus every inch of the way . . .' - Christian Prayers and Resources
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SPCK Publishing God Made The Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisCombining science and faith, Mike and Caroline Carroll show the variety and wonder of God's creation through time by looking at dinosaurs.
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SPCK Publishing The LinkItUp Bible
Book SynopsisIn the Link It Up Bible, bestselling author Bob Hartman links up 60 bible stories in this illustrated children's Bible to show the bigger story of God
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SPCK Publishing Goodnight World
Book SynopsisGoodnight World is a lovely bedtime story book for 3-5 year olds about caring for the world's animals and appreciating the diversity of God’s creation.
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SPCK Publishing Judge Deb and the Battle of the Bands
Book SynopsisWho’s that blaring out music night and day? It’s Sisera’s Boisterous Boyz! But the locals aren’t happy about all the noise, so Judge Deb and her singing superstar Barak come up with the perfect plan: a battle of the bands!
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SPCK Publishing ESVCE Catholic Bible Anglicized Baptism Edition
Book SynopsisThe ESV-CE published by SPCK has been approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future liturgical texts used by Catholics.
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SPCK ESVCE Catholic Childrens Bible Schools Edition
Book SynopsisThe ESV-CE published by SPCK has been approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future liturgical texts used by Catholics.
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SPCK Publishing All You Need
Book SynopsisKatie Piper OBE invites young readers aged 3-5 to join Teeny Mouse as she goes on a big adventure and discovers that all you need to be brave is right there inside of you.Trade ReviewSo inspiring! This book will give kids the bravery they need to try new things! -- Joe Wicks
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Random House Children's Books Mr. Terupt Falls Again 2
Book SynopsisThe kids and teacher of Because of Mr. Terupt are back in this warm-hearted sequel filled with unique characters every reader can relate to. One teacher changed their lives. Now the class will need to change his. Mr. Terupt’s class is spending one more year with him before they graduate and head off to junior high. But for seven students, sixth grade comes with its own set of challenges. Peter's parents expect him to attend private school after sixth-grade, but Peter has plans to stay right where he is. Eager to grow up, Alexia gets in over her head with some older kids. Danielle suspects that her family is keeping a secret from her, and she's determined to find out what it is. Jeffrey makes a life-changing discovery. Curious about her teacher's past, Jessica uncovers startling details about Mr. Terupt. Anna finally decides she's ready for the truth about her absent dad. And
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Zondervan NKJV Adventure Bible Hardcover Full Color
Book SynopsisTake your kids on an adventure through God’s Word with the #1 Bible for kids!The NKJV Adventure Bible® will get kids excited about reading the Scriptures! Kids will be captivated with the full-color features that make reading the Bible and memorizing their favorite verses engaging and fun. Along the way they will meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly, they will grow closer in their relationship with God.Over 10 million copies within the Adventure Bible® brand have been sold. The Adventure Bible is recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids!Features include: Complete text of the New King James Version (NKJV) Full-color design throughout – makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging Life in Bible Times&mda
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Zondervan God I Feel Scared
Book SynopsisKids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel fear and discover how to manage this emotion and work through it in a healthy way.
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Zondervan Gods Great Love for You
Book SynopsisGod’s Great Love for You, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author and respected pastor Rick Warren, takes children on a whimsical and heartfelt journey that reminds them God’s love is with them wherever they go.Show children how big and wide God’s love is with this charming picture book. A family favorite for generations, Rick Warren approached the thoughtful message with the wonder of a child and encourages us all to rest in God’s peace and hope.God’s Great Love for You: Assures children that God’s love is big and unstoppable Inspires children with its warm and sincere message of acceptance and love Is well-loved by parents, grandparents, and their little ones as a perfect read aloud story for children ages 4-8 Makes a perfect gift for birthdays, christenings, dedications, Christmas or Valentine’s day, and more
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Zondervan Gathered at the Table
Book SynopsisWritten in both prose and poetry, Gathered at the Table engages children as it begins with the example set by Jesus at the Last Supper in Jerusalem and shows readers that even though there are many ways to take communion, the meaning is the same: in Communion, we remember Christ’s sacrifice for us.Ever since Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples, Christians all around the world gather to celebrate Communion so they can remember Jesus too. The bread reminds us of Jesus’s body. The wine reminds us of Jesus’s blood. Bestselling author Glenys Nellist takes children ages 4-8 through the action of communion and encourages them to reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for us.Gathered at the table,Sharing wine and bread.“I want you to remember me,”Jesus softly said.Gathered at the Table:Features beautiful prose and poetry that cele
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Zondervan NIrV Giant Print Compact Bible for Boys
Book SynopsisBig enough to read. Small enough to carry.This NIrV Giant Print Compact Bible for Boys can go anywhere a boy goes. Featuring the easy-to-read exclusive Zondervan NIrV Comfort Print® typeface in a 12-point print size, it is well-proportioned in a handy compact size. Boys will love opening the durable Leathersoft™ cover and digging deep into God’s Word.This Bible includes the complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) which is written at a third-grade reading level and based on the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV). The NIrV is perfect for children learning to read and explore the Bible for the first time on their own.Features: Complete text of the easy-to-read New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) of the Bible Single-column format Presentation page for gift-giving Satin ribbon marker Colored page edges Bright and fun Lea
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Zondervan NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers
Book SynopsisTake early readers on an adventure through God’s Word with the #1 Bible for kids! Includes thumb-indexed tabs to make finding the books of the Bible easier.The bestselling NIrV Adventure Bible® for Early Readers gets kids 6-10 excited about God’s Word! They will be captivated with the full-color features that make reading Scripture and memorizing their favorite verses engaging and fun. Along the way they’ll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly, they’ll grow closer in their relationship with God.This Bible includes the complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) which is written at a third-grade reading level and based on the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV). The NIrV is perfect for children learning to read and explore the Bible for the first time on their ow
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Zondervan Twas the Season of Advent
Book SynopsisCelebrate the Advent season with this beautiful and heartwarming collection of devotions and stories from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition.‘Twas the Season of Advent is a 25-day devotional that will inspire your family as you eagerly await the arrival of Christ’s birth!?Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!??‘Twas?the Season of Advent: Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages4-8? Brings Advent to life through 25 devotions featuring stories from the Old and New Testaments? Features beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena Selivanova? Serves as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas seTrade ReviewA Southern Christian Writers Conference Notable Book Award finalist in the Children's/Young Adult Category for 2022 * Southern Christian Writers Conference *A day-by-day Advent adventure for families to share together. Beginning on Dec. 1 with an introduction to the season of Advent and this book, and ending on Dec. 25 with just a short rhyme, Nellist's text familiarizes children with the Christmas season and events ranging from Genesis' 'Let there be light' and Isaiah's foretelling the birth of a baby to Mary's visit with Elizabeth and the arrival of the Magi after Jesus' birth (on Dec. 21 here). A rhyming verse starts each day's entry...the bulk of each page explains the Bible verse that follows the rhyme and humanizes the main characters: Joseph's indecision about marrying a pregnant Mary, the job of a shepherd, and the treasure box of memories that Mary stored in her heart. The entry ends with a brief prayer: 'Dear God, thank you for Mary who was so brave and trusted you. When I need to be brave, help me remember that you are with me.'...Jewel-toned illustrations in luminous colors and lots of detail fill half of each spread. All the people, save the three Magi, are Middle Eastern in skin color, facial features, and dress. A religious centering amid the run-up to Christmas. * Kirkus Reviews *In this children's Advent devotional, author Glenys Nellist replicates the familiar cadence of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to relate the good news of Jesus Christ. Each of the 25 devotions begins with a verse from Nellist's poem, setting the stage for the celebration of Advent. For Dec. 1: ''Twas the season of Advent, when all through the earth, / People were pausing to ponder Christ's birth. / The bright lights hung 'round the door frames with care / In hopes that Christmastime soon would be there.' Scripture passages, an imaginative reflection on a participant in the biblical Christmas story, and a prayer round out each devotion. Illustrator Elena Selivanova's artwork masterfully contrasts light and darkness as she portrays the coming of Jesus, the light of the world. * The Banner, Sonya VanderVeen Feddema *
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Zondervan The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids
Book SynopsisBased on the New York Times bestselling book The Purpose Driven Life, this 365-day devotional, The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids, offers inspiration for children ages 8 and up, as they form their foundational thoughts about God and their place in the world.Trade ReviewPastor Warren’s adult book The Purpose Driven Life (2002) has been translated into 50 languages. This volume, aimed at young people, uses a day-by-day devotional format to engage readers in thinking about God, prayer, and the Bible. The book is divided into six “purposes”: The Reason for Everything; Faith and Friendship with God; Your Part in God’s Family; Becoming like Christ; Serving God, Serving Others; You Were Made for a Mission. Within each section, Warren focuses on a biblical passage from the Old and New Testaments and offers both a kid-friendly discussion and a brief prayer that encapsulates the message. Most of the discussions make the passages relevant to young people, though some feel forced, as when analysis of a passage in Genesis in which Sarai’s name is changed to Sarah attests she was originally known only as Abraham’s wife, and then suggests readers ask their parents how they were named or contemplate God’s name for them. Still, kids will make their own connections, and the decorative format makes the book quite manageable for young readers. --- Ilene Cooper * Booklist *
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Zondervan The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection
Book SynopsisHead back to school with the Berenstain Bears! Young readers will enjoy the stories, activities, stickers, and recipes in The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection, an addition to the Living Lights™ series of The Berenstain Bears books. With stories about starting school, new students, rumors and gossip, and settling disagreements, this treasury is perfect for children beginning a new school year or right in the middle of one.The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection also features educational games, discussion questions, and activities to engage young minds, and includes several recipes perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection includes: School Time Blessings Stand Up to Bullying The Truth about Gossip Blessed Are the Peacemakers Bear Country Fun Sticker and Activity Book Se
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Zondervan The Super Epic Mega Joke Book for Kids
Book SynopsisThe Mega Joke Book is just the thing for comedians and joke-lovers, young and old! Kid-friendly and fun, this collection of hundreds of jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, and more will keep everyone giggling for hours.
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Zondervan The Beginners Bible Coloring Book
Book SynopsisAre your kids fans of The Beginner’s Bible? If you answered yes, they’ll love The Beginner’s Bible Coloring Book. Children can now color to life more than 60 favorite Bible stories and characters from the Bible.With loads of coloring fun, this coloring book for kids is: Entertaining for children in grades PreK–2nd Great for home, church, or school The perfect gift for Easter, birthdays, or holiday gift giving Filled with beautiful art that encourages creativity and memorization of the classic Bible stories, and can be displayed The Beginner’s Bible® has been a favorite with young children and their parents since its release in 1989, with over 25 million products sold.
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Zondervan The Berenstain Bears The Very First Easter
Book SynopsisJoin the Bear cubs as they learn all about Jesus’ final days on Earth and the celebration of his resurrection in The Berenstain Bears The Very First Easter.
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Zondervan Little One We Knew Youd Come
Book SynopsisFeel the heartwarming joy and anticipation in welcoming a new baby in New York Times bestselling children’s book author Sally Lloyd-Jones, Little One, We Knew You’d Come. This endearing story about parent’s hope and anticipation of a new baby is full of lyrical prose and cute animal illustrations.Overflowing with joy, Little One, We Knew You’d Come features Sally Lloyd-Jones beautiful rhyming text that shows a parent’s love and anticipation for their new child. Little one, we knew you’d come.We hoped. We dreamed. We watched for you.
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Zondervan Pugtato Lets Be Best Spuddies
Book SynopsisWhat do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Spend the day with Pugtato and find out what it means to be a best spuddy!Pugtato and his very best spuddies discover that a best spuddy likes to play and listen, share, and give a helping hand.Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies delivers: A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming, read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8 Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more! A beautiful, eye-catching cover rich with color and embossed texture Young children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about: Friendship Sharing Helping others
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Zondervan Candaces Playful Puppy
Book SynopsisCandace loves her rescue puppy more than anything. But when the adopted pup doesn’t listen to Candace’s instructions, her excitement over the new pet fades. Will Freckles finally listen and obey? This adorable picture book written by Candace Cameron Bure encourages children to stick through even when the going gets tough.
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Zondervan Ambers Song
Book SynopsisWhen the Daniels sisters head out for their annual week’s stay at Camp Caracara they anticipate making many more good memories at one of their favorite places in the world. But from the very start, Amber realizes that this year’s time at camp is going to be very different for her.
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Zondervan A Mindful Moment
Book SynopsisA Mindful Moment is the book you need to center yourself with God. A guide for Christian prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, this unique devotional includes guided meditations that are Biblically centered and 100% accessible to teens just like you.This devotional focuses on four key categories—physical sensations, negative emotions, compassion to self, and lovingkindness to others. It can be used as a guide for daily meditation and reflection but allows for flexibility, providing inspiration and God’s peace in any situation. Use it on your journey to self-love and then let it take you to a place of love for all as Jesus calls us to love.A Mindful Moment includes: A how-to guide to simple meditation A brief history of Christian meditation practices A simple yet inspirational design that makes is perfect for anyone in need of time with God 150 Scripturally-based devotions
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Zondervan The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes a fun picture book biography of Tad Lincoln, his relationship with his father President Abraham Lincoln, and a story about a parent’s love for his son and the wisdom of a child. Full of humor, this romp through history will teach children about the power of curiosity, imagination, friendship, empathy, determination…and even a little mischief!Tad Lincoln was forever getting into trouble. He bounced around the White House making mischief and annoying almost everyone but the president. Yet Tad was his father’s joy and comfort amidst a brutal war, a family tragedy, and the toll of holding the nation’s highest office. When Tad befriends a turkey meant to be holiday dinner, his plea for the pet to be spared teaches Abe a lesson about mercy. It also starts the tradition of the presidential turkey pardon, a tradition that presidents carry on to this day.<Trade ReviewA biography of Abraham Lincoln's son, Tad, that introduces the lesser-known historical figure to young readers. Action-filled vignettes from Tad's childhood, brought to expressive life through Davis's artwork, illustrate lessons of emotional complexity and eventually mature into more somber moments, like the death of Tad's brother, Willie, and the moral struggles of leadership Tad witnessed his father go through during the Civil War. The author gracefully uses these anecdotes to make Tad feel relatable to modern readers while grounding him in the necessary context of the boy's life. While the story is limited to Tad's childhood, there's plenty of material for meaty discussion. Plainspoken language will appeal to confident young readers, while evocative word choices, such as 'helpless, neighing laughter,' add a little literary flair. An explanatory note at the end describes how Arroyo was especially moved by Abraham Lincoln's sensitivity and mercy, especially in the granting of pardons, and how he believes Tad's influence was responsible. This is a heady topic well worth exploring and successfully sets up the story of Tad as an organic launching point for conversations about the humanity of political leadership and what qualities a leader should exemplify. VERDICT: A fun, well-paced, highly readable biography that provides a sophisticated entry point for more nuanced discussions about the complexities of leadership. Recommended. * Kate Stadt, School Library Journal *
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Zondervan The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up.No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Al, as he was called as a young child, was educated by his mother at home, who understood his potential could be unlocked with non-conventional learning, allowing him freedom to explore, dream, and be inquisitive. Those early years of encouragement, motivation, and loving guidance shaped Al’s future and formed the courageous man who would apply those valuable lessons to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more.In The U
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Zondervan Read with Me Bible NIRV
Book SynopsisLearning about the Bible is more fun and engaging than ever! With vibrant and amusing art by Dennis Jones, the bestselling Read with Me Bible, NIrV provides early readers ages 4-8 with 106 easy-to-read Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Children love it. Parents trust it. Easy to read and easy to understand, the Read with Me Bible, NIrV will quickly become your child’s favorite Bible, as it has for thousands and thousands of other children. Inside, kids will find: 106 best-loved Bible stories containing both Old and New Testament sections References based on the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) Simpler words and shorter sentences, making the text easy to read and understand—which is perfect for ages 4-8 Equipped with a presentation page, making it a great gift for birthdays, Easter, and gift-giving holidays Action-packed illustrations with full-color art
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Little, Brown & Company Luna A Novel
Book SynopsisA thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgendered teenager. A National Book Award Finalist.Trade ReviewPeters writes her characters with care and complecity. Regan's clumsy new romance and Luna's coming out to a lifelong friends who's in love with Liam shiver with tenuousness, but find hope KIRKUS REVIEWS
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Little, Brown & Company DaddyDaughter Day
Book SynopsisA celebration of the love #girldads share with their daughters, musician Pierce Freelon's picture book debut is a joyous anthem brought to life by Olivia Duchess's beautiful and adorable illustrations. A daddy and daughter can’t let this perfect day go to waste—so what will they do and where will they go? Play hopscotch in the park or build a pillow fort and stay inside?Shoot the perfect alley-oop or host a tea party on the half-court line?Frolic like princesses or find a big tree to climb? If life gives them puddles, they’ll jump and splash and play!
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Little, Brown & Company The Fox Steals Home
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Little, Brown & Company The Year Mom Won the Pennant
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Little, Brown & Company On the Halfpipe with...Tony Hawk
Book SynopsisThe 22nd titles in this top-selling sports series reviews the life of skateboarding superstar Tony Hawk.
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Little, Brown & Company At the Plate with Ken Griffey Jr Matt
Book SynopsisKen Griffey Jr., son of former pro ballplayer Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his high school days as a baseball star, Ken Jr. was destined to bring greatness to whatever team he played for. He fulfilled his destiny by helping shape his former team, the Seattle Mariners, into division champs. In 2000, Griffey took his legendary skills and famous smile to the Cincinnati Reds to try to win a World Series with his hometown team.
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Little, Brown & Company The Submarine Pitch
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Little, Brown & Company Baseball Turnaround 53 0053 Matt Christopher
Book SynopsisSandy Comstock once made a mistake - a bad one - but he''s paid the price and now he just wants to get on with his life. Only one person stands in his way:Perry Warden, the boy who tempted Sandy to break the law in the first place. Convinced that Perry is spreading rumors about him to his new baseball teammates, Sandy face a tough decision. Should he run from the rumors, or come out with the truth about his past.
£12.00
Little, Brown & Company Grow Up Tahlia Wilkins
Book SynopsisIn this fun and honest romp about friendship, puberty, and growing up, a debut author gives modern-day readers their own version of Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, for fans of Pixar's Turning Red. Twelve-year-old Tahlia Wilkins is ready to kick off the perfect summer, starting with an invitation to a pool party being thrown by the most popular kid in school. But when the Red Goddess of Panties, aka her first period, arrives twenty-four hours before the party, it messes up all her plans. To make matters worse, her mom is out of town, and there’s no way she’s going to ask her awkward dad for help! Tahlia always feared that growing up would be tough, but this is just not fair. In order to save herself from total embarrassment, it will take all of Tahlia and her best friend Lily’s scheming to keep her reputation—and her favorite jeans—from being ruined. Sneak off to the grocery store only to have t
£6.99
Little, Brown & Company Baloney and Friends Dream Big
Book SynopsisIn this easy-to-read graphic novel from an award-winning creator, join four funny animal friends on their wacky adventures—'A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics' (Booklist). Baloney and friends are reaching for the stars—but not without some funny obstacles along the way! Whether they're creating a masterpiece, destroying a birthday cake, or debating online comments about themselves, these lovable characters know how to dream big! This new collection of mini-tales and three mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn how to make their own minibook by following clear step-by-step instructions.'Greg Pizzoli does it again! These delightfully funny friends will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stori
£10.46
Little, Brown & Company Bayou Magic
Book Synopsis A magical coming-of-age story from Coretta Scott King honor author Jewell Parker Rhodes, rich with Southern folklore, friendship, family, fireflies and mermaids– plus an environmental twist. It's city-girl Maddy's first summer in the bayou, and she just falls in love with her new surroundings– the glimmering fireflies, the glorious landscape, and something else, deep within the water, that only she can see. Could it be a mermaid? As her grandmother shares wisdom about sayings and signs, Maddy realizes she may be the only sibling to carry on her family's magical legacy. And when a disastrous oil leak threatens the bayou, she knows she may also be the only one who can help. But does she have what it takes to be a hero? A tale rich with folk magic, set in the wake of the Gulf oil spill, Bayou Magic celebrates hope and the magic within– and captures the wonder of l
£6.99
Little, Brown & Company The I Love You Book
Book SynopsisA Todd Parr NYT bestseller - now in board book format with a dimensional, shiny heart on the cover!
£6.99
Little, Brown & Company The Brother Book
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£7.99
