Author: Lauren Castillo
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544104439
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.
Nana in the City
Author: Lauren Castillo
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544104439
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544104439
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.
Nana, What's Cancer
Author: Beverlye Fead
Publisher: Amer Cancer Society
ISBN: 9781604430103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
A healing conversation between.grandmother and granddaughter ..In this beautifully written and illustrated book, a grandmother.who has survived cancer answers the many.questions of her concerned granddaughter, Tess. .
Publisher: Amer Cancer Society
ISBN: 9781604430103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
A healing conversation between.grandmother and granddaughter ..In this beautifully written and illustrated book, a grandmother.who has survived cancer answers the many.questions of her concerned granddaughter, Tess. .
For Black Girls
Author: Nana Abraham
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512751634
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
In all of your gorgeous shades and hues, black girls, this book is for you! Stereotypes and images tell us how to dress and think, but what truly defines you? Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt that your weight, hair, or skin tone were inadequate and didnt measure up to others? Navigating through self-acceptance can be difficultnot to mention dealing with relationships and family dynamics. But through this book, you will discover that you are not alone. For Black Girls is about coming of age and taking control of your life and making choices that will set you on the path to self-discovery. For Black Girls will help you do the following: Discover the difference between your identity and stereotypes Develop life and career goals Appreciate your unique beauty and worth Use concrete tools to break destructive habits in relationships Make meaningful relationship goals Find strategies for time management Learn to be healthy and accept your body Identify what your spending habits say about you and how to change them It includes questions for individual/group reflection and discussions. As you take charge of your life, watch as you emerge and flourish into the beautiful young woman you were meant to be!
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512751634
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
In all of your gorgeous shades and hues, black girls, this book is for you! Stereotypes and images tell us how to dress and think, but what truly defines you? Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt that your weight, hair, or skin tone were inadequate and didnt measure up to others? Navigating through self-acceptance can be difficultnot to mention dealing with relationships and family dynamics. But through this book, you will discover that you are not alone. For Black Girls is about coming of age and taking control of your life and making choices that will set you on the path to self-discovery. For Black Girls will help you do the following: Discover the difference between your identity and stereotypes Develop life and career goals Appreciate your unique beauty and worth Use concrete tools to break destructive habits in relationships Make meaningful relationship goals Find strategies for time management Learn to be healthy and accept your body Identify what your spending habits say about you and how to change them It includes questions for individual/group reflection and discussions. As you take charge of your life, watch as you emerge and flourish into the beautiful young woman you were meant to be!
No Mirrors in My Nana's House
Author: Ysaye M. Barnwell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152018252
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana's eyes.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152018252
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana's eyes.
My Singing Nana
Author: Pat Mora
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 1433835282
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
My Singing Nana is a compassionate tribute to families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. This story celebrates the ideals of family, heritage, and happy memories, showing kids that no matter how their loved one might change they always have ways to maintain their special connection. “In a context perfect for the understanding of elementary-aged children, award-winning author and acclaimed literary critic Pat Mora sheds light on the everyday experiences of a family member living with dementia. In My Singing Nana Mora eloquently demonstrates that, despite the hefty toll this devastating disease can take, grandchildren and children alike can still enjoy meaningful and heartfelt relationships with those affected.” —San Francisco Book Review
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 1433835282
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
My Singing Nana is a compassionate tribute to families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. This story celebrates the ideals of family, heritage, and happy memories, showing kids that no matter how their loved one might change they always have ways to maintain their special connection. “In a context perfect for the understanding of elementary-aged children, award-winning author and acclaimed literary critic Pat Mora sheds light on the everyday experiences of a family member living with dementia. In My Singing Nana Mora eloquently demonstrates that, despite the hefty toll this devastating disease can take, grandchildren and children alike can still enjoy meaningful and heartfelt relationships with those affected.” —San Francisco Book Review
Dream Street
Author: Tricia Elam Walker
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
ISBN: 0525581103
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation. Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch one leg at a time? Dream big with Ede and Tari, who wish to create a picture book together one day. Say hello with Mr. Sidney, a retired mail carrier who greets everyone with the words, "Don't wait to have a great day. Create one!" On Dream Street, love between generations rules, everyone is special, and the warmth of the neighborhood shines. A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning illustrator. Illuminating this vivid cast of characters are vibrant, joyful illustrations that make this neighborhood--based on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston where the author and illustrator grew up together as cousins--truly sing. This book is a perfect way for parents to share with their children the importance of community.
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
ISBN: 0525581103
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation. Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch one leg at a time? Dream big with Ede and Tari, who wish to create a picture book together one day. Say hello with Mr. Sidney, a retired mail carrier who greets everyone with the words, "Don't wait to have a great day. Create one!" On Dream Street, love between generations rules, everyone is special, and the warmth of the neighborhood shines. A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning illustrator. Illuminating this vivid cast of characters are vibrant, joyful illustrations that make this neighborhood--based on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston where the author and illustrator grew up together as cousins--truly sing. This book is a perfect way for parents to share with their children the importance of community.
Seasons of the Tree
Author: Kristin Ottolino
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 146694742X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
After growing up during the Depression, Nana must overcome the adversity of a bad marriage while playing an important role in her nieces childhood. Nana remarries during her golden years and is finally content with a perfect life. A fatal illness strikes, and Nanas influence on the life of her niece ends . . . or does it?
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 146694742X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
After growing up during the Depression, Nana must overcome the adversity of a bad marriage while playing an important role in her nieces childhood. Nana remarries during her golden years and is finally content with a perfect life. A fatal illness strikes, and Nanas influence on the life of her niece ends . . . or does it?
The Beginner's Bible The Very First Christmas
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310762979
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Introduce your children to the timeless story of the first Christmas. Featuring bright, colorful artwork and simple, easy-to-read text, The Beginner’s Bible The Very First Christmas takes readers through the story of Jesus’s birth and points to the ultimate truth: that he came to earth to save us. The Beginner’s Bible The Very First Christmas: Is great for children ages 4–8 Captures the story of the Nativity with bright, engaging artwork and accessible language Makes a wonderful Advent gift or Christmas present Is a heartwarming addition to the beloved Beginner’s Bible® brand, with over 25 million products sold This year, give your young readers the gift of the greatest story ever told as they learn all about the true meaning of Christmas.
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310762979
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Introduce your children to the timeless story of the first Christmas. Featuring bright, colorful artwork and simple, easy-to-read text, The Beginner’s Bible The Very First Christmas takes readers through the story of Jesus’s birth and points to the ultimate truth: that he came to earth to save us. The Beginner’s Bible The Very First Christmas: Is great for children ages 4–8 Captures the story of the Nativity with bright, engaging artwork and accessible language Makes a wonderful Advent gift or Christmas present Is a heartwarming addition to the beloved Beginner’s Bible® brand, with over 25 million products sold This year, give your young readers the gift of the greatest story ever told as they learn all about the true meaning of Christmas.
Friday Black
Author: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 1328911241
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
A piercingly raw debut story collection from a young writer with an explosive voice; a treacherously surreal, and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it's like to be young and black in America.
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 1328911241
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
A piercingly raw debut story collection from a young writer with an explosive voice; a treacherously surreal, and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it's like to be young and black in America.
Slow Getting Up
Author: Nate Jackson
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062383213
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
One man's odyssey into the brutal hive of the National Football League As an unsigned free agent who rose through the practice squad to the starting lineup of the Denver Broncos, Nate Jackson took the path of thousands of unknowns before him to carve out a professional football career twice as long as the average player. Through his story recounted here—from scouting combines to preseason cuts to byzantine film studies to glorious touchdown catches—even knowledgeable football fans will glean a new, starkly humanized understanding of the NFL's workweek. Fast-paced, lyrical, dirty, and hilariously unvarnished, Slow Getting Up is an unforgettable look at the real lives of America's best athletes putting their bodies and minds through hell.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062383213
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
One man's odyssey into the brutal hive of the National Football League As an unsigned free agent who rose through the practice squad to the starting lineup of the Denver Broncos, Nate Jackson took the path of thousands of unknowns before him to carve out a professional football career twice as long as the average player. Through his story recounted here—from scouting combines to preseason cuts to byzantine film studies to glorious touchdown catches—even knowledgeable football fans will glean a new, starkly humanized understanding of the NFL's workweek. Fast-paced, lyrical, dirty, and hilariously unvarnished, Slow Getting Up is an unforgettable look at the real lives of America's best athletes putting their bodies and minds through hell.