Author: Elisavet Arkolaki
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Cousins Forever is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the special relationship that cousins share. When one of the two families moves abroad, the two cousins do not let the distance come between them. They talk often about their friends, animals, different seasons, and outdoor activities, via video chat. With new words and languages being part of their everyday life, the two girls come up with a fun, painting game, the "Word Swap". A lovely tribute to the unique friendship of cousins. Parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents can share this book with little ones who are just beginning the lifelong journey as cousins together. Close friends are family also, so if you don't have an extended family, your child's best friend may also be referred to as a cousin. After reading this book, children will: ✓Be prompted to write their very own favorite words ✓Be encouraged to express themselves through art ✓Want to paint and get creative Albert Einstein has been quoted to have said that creativity is intelligence having fun, and that imagination is more important than knowledge. Creativity is the highest form of intelligence because it goes beyond knowledge recall and extends into knowledge creation. Did you know that creative young children who use their imagination are more effective, resourceful, resilient, and confident than their peers? Creative children are also better equipped to overcome obstacles and navigate changes in life. This book makes the perfect gift for creative little boys and girls, teachers, librarians, and parents. Perfect for all children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and up. Most suitable for Pre-K, grade 1, grade, 2, grade 3, and parents and teachers who appreciate a well-written and beautifully illustrated book with traditional watercolor art to enhance a child's world. Cousins Forever is also available in several bilingual editions (English-Spanish, English-Greek, English-Portuguese, English-French, English-German, English-Italian).
Cousins Forever
Author: Elisavet Arkolaki
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Cousins Forever is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the special relationship that cousins share. When one of the two families moves abroad, the two cousins do not let the distance come between them. They talk often about their friends, animals, different seasons, and outdoor activities, via video chat. With new words and languages being part of their everyday life, the two girls come up with a fun, painting game, the "Word Swap". A lovely tribute to the unique friendship of cousins. Parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents can share this book with little ones who are just beginning the lifelong journey as cousins together. Close friends are family also, so if you don't have an extended family, your child's best friend may also be referred to as a cousin. After reading this book, children will: ✓Be prompted to write their very own favorite words ✓Be encouraged to express themselves through art ✓Want to paint and get creative Albert Einstein has been quoted to have said that creativity is intelligence having fun, and that imagination is more important than knowledge. Creativity is the highest form of intelligence because it goes beyond knowledge recall and extends into knowledge creation. Did you know that creative young children who use their imagination are more effective, resourceful, resilient, and confident than their peers? Creative children are also better equipped to overcome obstacles and navigate changes in life. This book makes the perfect gift for creative little boys and girls, teachers, librarians, and parents. Perfect for all children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and up. Most suitable for Pre-K, grade 1, grade, 2, grade 3, and parents and teachers who appreciate a well-written and beautifully illustrated book with traditional watercolor art to enhance a child's world. Cousins Forever is also available in several bilingual editions (English-Spanish, English-Greek, English-Portuguese, English-French, English-German, English-Italian).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Cousins Forever is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the special relationship that cousins share. When one of the two families moves abroad, the two cousins do not let the distance come between them. They talk often about their friends, animals, different seasons, and outdoor activities, via video chat. With new words and languages being part of their everyday life, the two girls come up with a fun, painting game, the "Word Swap". A lovely tribute to the unique friendship of cousins. Parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents can share this book with little ones who are just beginning the lifelong journey as cousins together. Close friends are family also, so if you don't have an extended family, your child's best friend may also be referred to as a cousin. After reading this book, children will: ✓Be prompted to write their very own favorite words ✓Be encouraged to express themselves through art ✓Want to paint and get creative Albert Einstein has been quoted to have said that creativity is intelligence having fun, and that imagination is more important than knowledge. Creativity is the highest form of intelligence because it goes beyond knowledge recall and extends into knowledge creation. Did you know that creative young children who use their imagination are more effective, resourceful, resilient, and confident than their peers? Creative children are also better equipped to overcome obstacles and navigate changes in life. This book makes the perfect gift for creative little boys and girls, teachers, librarians, and parents. Perfect for all children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and up. Most suitable for Pre-K, grade 1, grade, 2, grade 3, and parents and teachers who appreciate a well-written and beautifully illustrated book with traditional watercolor art to enhance a child's world. Cousins Forever is also available in several bilingual editions (English-Spanish, English-Greek, English-Portuguese, English-French, English-German, English-Italian).
Cousin Ann's Stories for Children
Author: Ann Preston
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979711084
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Ann Preston is best known as a medical pioneer and nineteenth century Quaker activist. The immediate cause of the publication of Cousin Ann's Stories for Children (1849) was most likely the then recent 27 hour escape at the end of March, 1849, of Henry "Box" Brown, a Richmond slave who left his family and escaped north in a small wooden crate. Includes stories and poems on the subject of slavery and other moral issues, including temperance, healthy diet, and avoidance of tobacco; to treasure freedom and abhor slavery; to appreciate the bounty and beauty of God's creation; and the need to treat others generously and honestly.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979711084
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Ann Preston is best known as a medical pioneer and nineteenth century Quaker activist. The immediate cause of the publication of Cousin Ann's Stories for Children (1849) was most likely the then recent 27 hour escape at the end of March, 1849, of Henry "Box" Brown, a Richmond slave who left his family and escaped north in a small wooden crate. Includes stories and poems on the subject of slavery and other moral issues, including temperance, healthy diet, and avoidance of tobacco; to treasure freedom and abhor slavery; to appreciate the bounty and beauty of God's creation; and the need to treat others generously and honestly.
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!
You Bring the Distant Near
Author: Mitali Perkins
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374304912
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
This elegant young adult novel captures the immigrant experience for one Indian-American family with humor and heart. Told in alternating teen voices across three generations, You Bring the Distant Near explores sisterhood, first loves, friendship, and the inheritance of culture--for better or worse. From a grandmother worried that her children are losing their Indian identity to a daughter wrapped up in a forbidden biracial love affair to a granddaughter social-activist fighting to preserve Bengali tigers, award-winning author Mitali Perkins weaves together the threads of a family growing into an American identity. Here is a sweeping story of five women at once intimately relatable and yet entirely new.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374304912
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
This elegant young adult novel captures the immigrant experience for one Indian-American family with humor and heart. Told in alternating teen voices across three generations, You Bring the Distant Near explores sisterhood, first loves, friendship, and the inheritance of culture--for better or worse. From a grandmother worried that her children are losing their Indian identity to a daughter wrapped up in a forbidden biracial love affair to a granddaughter social-activist fighting to preserve Bengali tigers, award-winning author Mitali Perkins weaves together the threads of a family growing into an American identity. Here is a sweeping story of five women at once intimately relatable and yet entirely new.
Cousins Forever - Primas Para Sempre
Author: Elisavet Arkolaki
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A high-quality bilingual children's story in Brazilian Portuguese and English, ideal for bilingual families and kids who learn Portuguese or English as a second language. The book has been translated by a professional Brazilian translator, Maikon Augusto Delgado, who has translated many books, including the well-known children's books What Do You Do with a Problem? / O que Você faz com um Problema? and What Do You Do with a Chance? / O que Você faz com uma Oportunidade? for the Brazilian publisher Vooinho. The book has 36 pages, just above the industry standard of 32 pages, and it appears as 18 page spreads on Kindle. Cousins Forever is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the special relationship that cousins share. When one of the two families moves abroad, the two cousins do not let the distance come between them. They talk often about their friends, animals, different seasons, and outdoor activities, via video chat. With new words and languages being part of their everyday life, the two girls come up with a fun, painting game, the "Word Swap". A lovely tribute to the unique friendship of cousins. Parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents can share this book with little ones who are just beginning the lifelong journey as cousins together. Close friends are family also, so if you don't have an extended family, your child's best friend may also be referred to as a cousin. After reading this book, children will: ✓Be prompted to write their very own favorite words ✓Be encouraged to express themselves through art ✓Want to paint and have fun using all their languages Albert Einstein has been quoted to have said that creativity is intelligence having fun, and that imagination is more important than knowledge. Creativity is the highest form of intelligence because it goes beyond knowledge recall and extends into knowledge creation. Did you know that creative young children who use their imagination are more effective, resourceful, resilient, and confident than their peers? Creative children are also better equipped to overcome obstacles and navigate changes in life. This book makes the perfect gift for creative little boys and girls, teachers, librarians, and parents who raise bilingual and multilingual kids. Perfect for all children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and up, depending on their fluency level in the target language. Most suitable for Pre-K, grade 1, grade, 2, grade 3, and parents and Brazilian Portuguese language teachers who appreciate a well-written and beautifully illustrated book with traditional watercolor art to enhance a child's world. Cousins Forever is also available in several other bilingual editions. If you're reading this on amazon.de/.co.uk/.ca/.au/.it, etc, visit the .com link https://www.amazon.com/Elisavet-Arkolaki/e/B0849XYFZZ/ for more reviews.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A high-quality bilingual children's story in Brazilian Portuguese and English, ideal for bilingual families and kids who learn Portuguese or English as a second language. The book has been translated by a professional Brazilian translator, Maikon Augusto Delgado, who has translated many books, including the well-known children's books What Do You Do with a Problem? / O que Você faz com um Problema? and What Do You Do with a Chance? / O que Você faz com uma Oportunidade? for the Brazilian publisher Vooinho. The book has 36 pages, just above the industry standard of 32 pages, and it appears as 18 page spreads on Kindle. Cousins Forever is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the special relationship that cousins share. When one of the two families moves abroad, the two cousins do not let the distance come between them. They talk often about their friends, animals, different seasons, and outdoor activities, via video chat. With new words and languages being part of their everyday life, the two girls come up with a fun, painting game, the "Word Swap". A lovely tribute to the unique friendship of cousins. Parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents can share this book with little ones who are just beginning the lifelong journey as cousins together. Close friends are family also, so if you don't have an extended family, your child's best friend may also be referred to as a cousin. After reading this book, children will: ✓Be prompted to write their very own favorite words ✓Be encouraged to express themselves through art ✓Want to paint and have fun using all their languages Albert Einstein has been quoted to have said that creativity is intelligence having fun, and that imagination is more important than knowledge. Creativity is the highest form of intelligence because it goes beyond knowledge recall and extends into knowledge creation. Did you know that creative young children who use their imagination are more effective, resourceful, resilient, and confident than their peers? Creative children are also better equipped to overcome obstacles and navigate changes in life. This book makes the perfect gift for creative little boys and girls, teachers, librarians, and parents who raise bilingual and multilingual kids. Perfect for all children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and up, depending on their fluency level in the target language. Most suitable for Pre-K, grade 1, grade, 2, grade 3, and parents and Brazilian Portuguese language teachers who appreciate a well-written and beautifully illustrated book with traditional watercolor art to enhance a child's world. Cousins Forever is also available in several other bilingual editions. If you're reading this on amazon.de/.co.uk/.ca/.au/.it, etc, visit the .com link https://www.amazon.com/Elisavet-Arkolaki/e/B0849XYFZZ/ for more reviews.
The Children's Friend
Author: William Carus Wilson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Catalogue of Books in the Children's Department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Author: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Children's Literature
Author: Elizabeth Lennox Keyser
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300094892
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Annual of The Modern Language Association Division on Children’s Literature and The Children’s Literature Association ARTICLES: Perry Nodelman Speculations on the Characteristics of Children’s Fiction; Roderick McGillis The Pleasure of the Process; Thomas Travisano Of Dialectic and Divided Consciousness; Margaret R. Higonnet A Pride of Pleasures; Perry Nodelman The Urge to Sameness; Kenneth Kidd Boyology in the Twentieth Century; Marilynn Olson Turn-of-the-Century Grotesque; Peter Hollindale Plain Speaking; Hamida Bosmajian Doris Orgel’s The Devil in Vienna; Joseph Stanton Maurice Sendak’s Urban Landscapes. VARIA: Andrea Immel James Pettit Andrews’s "Books" (1790); Penny Mahon "Things by Their Right Name"; Phyllis Bixler The Lion and the Lamb. IN MEMORIAM: R. H. W. Dillard In Memoriam: Francelia Butler, 1913–1998; John Cech In Mansfield Hollow: For Francelia; Eric Dawson Francelia’s Dream. REVIEWS: Anita Tarr "Still so much work to be done"; Gillian Adams A Fuzzy Genre; Kenneth Kidd Crosswriting the School Story; Raymond E. Jones A New Salvo in the Literary Battle of the Sexes; Stephen Canham From Wonderland to the Marketplace; Jan Susina Dealing with Victorian Fairies; Gregory Eiselein Reading a Feminist Romance; Anne K. Phillips The Wizard of Oz in the Twentieth Century; June Cummins "Where the Girls Are"—and Aren’t; Deborah Stevenson Letters from the Editor; Hamida Bosmajian Dangerous Images; Roberta Seelinger Trites The Transactional School of Children’s Literature Criticism. DISSERTATIONS OF NOTE: Mary Mayfield and Rachel Fordyce
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300094892
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Annual of The Modern Language Association Division on Children’s Literature and The Children’s Literature Association ARTICLES: Perry Nodelman Speculations on the Characteristics of Children’s Fiction; Roderick McGillis The Pleasure of the Process; Thomas Travisano Of Dialectic and Divided Consciousness; Margaret R. Higonnet A Pride of Pleasures; Perry Nodelman The Urge to Sameness; Kenneth Kidd Boyology in the Twentieth Century; Marilynn Olson Turn-of-the-Century Grotesque; Peter Hollindale Plain Speaking; Hamida Bosmajian Doris Orgel’s The Devil in Vienna; Joseph Stanton Maurice Sendak’s Urban Landscapes. VARIA: Andrea Immel James Pettit Andrews’s "Books" (1790); Penny Mahon "Things by Their Right Name"; Phyllis Bixler The Lion and the Lamb. IN MEMORIAM: R. H. W. Dillard In Memoriam: Francelia Butler, 1913–1998; John Cech In Mansfield Hollow: For Francelia; Eric Dawson Francelia’s Dream. REVIEWS: Anita Tarr "Still so much work to be done"; Gillian Adams A Fuzzy Genre; Kenneth Kidd Crosswriting the School Story; Raymond E. Jones A New Salvo in the Literary Battle of the Sexes; Stephen Canham From Wonderland to the Marketplace; Jan Susina Dealing with Victorian Fairies; Gregory Eiselein Reading a Feminist Romance; Anne K. Phillips The Wizard of Oz in the Twentieth Century; June Cummins "Where the Girls Are"—and Aren’t; Deborah Stevenson Letters from the Editor; Hamida Bosmajian Dangerous Images; Roberta Seelinger Trites The Transactional School of Children’s Literature Criticism. DISSERTATIONS OF NOTE: Mary Mayfield and Rachel Fordyce
Critical Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Author: Elizabeth P. Quintero
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9781433106125
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Resource added for the Early Childhood Education program 103071.
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9781433106125
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Resource added for the Early Childhood Education program 103071.
The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood
Author: Algernon Blackwood
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 3982
Book Description
The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood showcases the incredible range of this influential author, known for his mastery of the supernatural genre. Blackwood's writing style, characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen sense of atmosphere, immerses readers in a world where the boundary between the natural and the supernatural is blurred. His stories often delve into themes of cosmic horror, the unknown, and the hidden forces that shape our reality. With an impressive body of work spanning multiple genres, this collection offers a glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller whose legacy continues to captivate readers today. Algernon Blackwood, a prolific writer of the early 20th century, drew inspiration from his own spiritual beliefs and experiences to create works that explore the mysteries of the universe. His background in the occult and interest in psychology contributed to the depth and complexity of his narratives, setting him apart from his contemporaries. The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood is a must-read for fans of supernatural fiction, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of the natural and supernatural realms. For readers seeking thrilling tales that challenge conventional notions of reality, The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood is a literary treasure that promises to enthrall and unsettle in equal measure. Dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of Blackwood's imagination and prepare to be transported to realms beyond the ordinary.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 3982
Book Description
The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood showcases the incredible range of this influential author, known for his mastery of the supernatural genre. Blackwood's writing style, characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen sense of atmosphere, immerses readers in a world where the boundary between the natural and the supernatural is blurred. His stories often delve into themes of cosmic horror, the unknown, and the hidden forces that shape our reality. With an impressive body of work spanning multiple genres, this collection offers a glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller whose legacy continues to captivate readers today. Algernon Blackwood, a prolific writer of the early 20th century, drew inspiration from his own spiritual beliefs and experiences to create works that explore the mysteries of the universe. His background in the occult and interest in psychology contributed to the depth and complexity of his narratives, setting him apart from his contemporaries. The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood is a must-read for fans of supernatural fiction, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of the natural and supernatural realms. For readers seeking thrilling tales that challenge conventional notions of reality, The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood is a literary treasure that promises to enthrall and unsettle in equal measure. Dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of Blackwood's imagination and prepare to be transported to realms beyond the ordinary.