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Counting coup: a novel
Par G. D Gearino. 1997
Weary reporter Tad Beckman ignores the pleas of an abused woman who is later killed. Guilt-ridden, he retreats for a…
year before returning to journalism in Miami. Soon he is duped by his lover, Jocelyn, into writing a libelous story. Jocelyn disappears, and Tad discovers family secrets as he searches for her. Some strong languagePas de chevaux dans la maison!: La vie audacieuse de l’artiste Rosa Bonheur
Par Mireille Messier, Anna Bron. 2023
Un superbe livre d’images qui raconte la vraie histoire de Rosa Bonheur, une artiste française du XIXe siècle qui a…
défié les attentes genrées de son époque et bouleversé le monde de l’art avec ses peintures animalières d’un grand réalisme.Who is megan rapinoe? (Who Was?)
Par Stefanie Loh. 2023
Learn about the bold and courageous life of soccer champion and activist Megan Rapinoe in the new Who HQ Now…
format of #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series. On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, she's also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoe's incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young readers!The skin I'm in: a first look at racism (First look at ... book)
Par Pat Thomas. 2003
Our shed: a father-daughter building story
Par Robert Broder. 2020
A father teaches his daughter how to build a backyard shed for storing the necessities of family life--a lawn mower,…
sprinkler, sleds, kid toys. For each practical element the dad brings to the project, his daughter adds her own imaginative creative spin. For grades K-3. UnratedSometimes people fight, even when they love each other (The safe Child, Happy Parent Ser.)
Par Dagmar Geisler. 2019
Something is wrong at my house: a book about parents' fighting
Par Diane Davis. 2010
I am Mozart, too: the lost genius of Maria Anna Mozart
Par Audrey Ades. 2022
"To everyone who has heard of my famous younger brother but has never heard of me. I Am Mozart, Too…
is a picture book biography about Wolfgang's older sister, Maria Anna Mozart, who was a child prodigy and a secret composer, perfect for Women's History Month. Nannerl and Wolfie love playing the harpsichord together. They are so talented, the Mozart siblings perform all over Europe for packed audiences in beautiful concert halls. Even Empress Maria Theresa requests that they stop in Vienna to play especially for her. But then Nannerl does something naughty: she starts writing music of her own. Papa fumes. Girls are not allowed to compose! Girls belong behind the curtain. While Wolfie's solo career takes flight, Nannerl must settle for a life offstage. But it doesn't stop her from pursuing her dreams in secret. With vivid, sweeping art by Adelina Lirius, author Audrey Ades tells the powerful true story of a talented, ambitious girl who has been hidden from history--a girl who was and always will be a genius, too." -- Provided by publisherI color myself different
Par Colin Kaepernick. 2022
"When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and…
your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth. I Color Myself Different is a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change--even when you're very little!" -- Provided by publisherPride and Persistence: Stories of Queer Activism (Do You Know My Name? #4)
Par Mary Fairhurst Breen. 2023
The activists between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support…
of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves.The Vegan Cookbook for Kids: Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Young Chefs
Par Barb Musick. 2020
Easy, tasty vegan recipes for young chefs ages 8-12 Kids in the kitchen know how to have fun—and eat well,…
too! Have a blast cooking (and devouring) delicious meals with The Vegan Cookbook for Kids. This kids cookbook is packed with easy-to-follow recipes for flavorful vegan food. Now you can create scrumptious vegan meals with your own two hands—and share them with your family and friends! This kids cookbook starts by teaching you about common plant-based ingredients, essential kitchen tools, and cooking safety guidelines. Get more comfortable in the kitchen as you cook with tips and ideas to help you become a better chef. Plus, you'll keep it simple with the recipes in this kids cookbook—they use mostly easy-to-find, inexpensive ingredients. Dig into a kids cookbook that has: 50 Yummy recipes—Dish out a variety of recipes, like Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, Creamy Buffalo Cauliflower Dip, Fruity Spinach Salad, Enchilada Casserole, and lots more! Vegan adventures—This kids cookbook includes dishes from different cuisines, so you can explore which foods and flavors you like best. Kitchen know-how—Brush up on skills like accurate measuring, safe chopping and slicing, food prepping, and even tofu preparation. Are you hungry yet? Get cooking with this fun, easy plant-based kids cookbook!Elton John: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
Par Jennifer Dussling. 2024
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about music icon and "Rocket Man," Elton John.…
Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Elton John--the Grammy-award winning singer, pianist, and composer known for hits including "Your Song" and "Benny and the Jets"--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their parents and grandparents who are Elton fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Taylor Swift • Tony BennettRebel Girls Celebrate Pride: 25 Tales of Self-Love and Community (Rebel Girls Minis)
Par Rebel Girls, Elena Favilli. 2023
TRUE STORIES OF PRIDE AND POWER!This collection features 25 inspiring tales of proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read about…
how these women, girls, and nonbinary people broke down barriers, honored their identities, and lived authentically no matter what anyone else said.Find your voice with Janelle Monae. Play for equality with Billie Jean King. Protect your community with Marcia P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. And organize joyful celebrations with Dr. Lady Phyll and Molly Pinta.With a foreword by Elena Favilli, this book pairs inspiring, easy-to-read text with colorful full-page portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls app!« La Princesse Et Le Dauphin »
Par Dan Alatorre. 2015
Livre amusant illustré d’images attractives pour les jeunes lecteurs, « La Princesse et le Dauphin » raconte l’histoire d’une jeune princesse qui…
a perdu, quelque part, dans le château, sa peluche qui lui tenait tant à cœur ! A l’aide de ses parents (le roi et la reine) ainsi que du chien de famille, ils se mettent aussitôt à sa recherche. Ce livre souligne l’importance de la persévérance ainsi que l’ingéniosité et la collaboration. Votre petite princesse, qui égare ses jouets, en vit non seulement l’expérience mais aussi en tire une belle leçon sur la responsabilité ! Idéal pour les parents à lire aux tous petits ou aux enfants un peu plus âgés à lire aux parents !The Awesome Autistic Guide to Other Humans: Relationships with Friends and Family (Awesome Guides for Amazing Autistic Kids)
Par Yenn Purkis, Tanya Masterman. 2024
Let's face it, other humans can be difficult to understand sometimes!There is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a…
tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about friendships, improving relationships with your family members, and how to deal with disagreements that can arise with the people in your life.Answering the difficult questions like 'What makes a good friend?' and 'Why do adults tell me to do things?' this book gives you helpful tips, tricks, and advice you need to help you understand other humans whilst staying true to your own awesome autistic self!Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man Who Invented the High Five
Par Phil Bildner. 2024
An inspiring picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and…
the story of how he created the world’s most recognizable handshake, the high five.Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all—hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game. It was that energy that led Glenn to invent the high five one October day back in 1977—a spontaneous gesture after a home run that has since evolved into our universal celebratory greeting.But despite creating this joyful symbol, Glenn Burke, a gay Black man, wasn’t always given support and shown acceptance in return.From acclaimed author Phil Bildner, with illustrations from Daniel J. O'Brien, this moving picture book biography recognizes the challenges Burke faced while celebrating how his bravery and his now-famous handshake helped pave the way for others to live openly and free.The perfect primer for kids ages 8-12, this book celebrates love, hope, equality, and progress by taking an inspirational and…
essential look at the rich history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States and around the world. The history of the LGBTQIA+ community has often been overlooked, but it's one that is filled with heroes, struggles, triumph, and joy. A Child&’s Introduction to Pride is full of remarkable stories of groundbreaking events and inspirational people, featuring profiles of dozens of queer icons from various time periods and walks of life. Young readers will meet members of the community who have made big contributions to politics—like Harvey Milk and Marsha P. Johnson—as well as important people from the worlds of sports, music, literature, dance, science, and more. Kids will also be introduced to key terms like "gender" and "identity" while learning about the importance of coming out and what it means to be a good ally. In addition to learning about the history of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, A Child's Introduction to Pride offers a kid-friendly guide to understanding pronouns and intersectionality, as well as explorations of "gayborhoods," Featuring charming illustrations and a lively design that honors the vibrancy and inclusive nature of the wide-ranging LGBTQIA+ community, A Child's Introduction to Pride is a celebration of a movement that readers of all ages will love.Nature Play Workshop for Families: A Guide to 40+ Outdoor Learning Experiences in All Seasons (Workshop For Kids Ser.)
Par Monica Wiedel-Lubinski, Karen Madigan. 2020
National Outdoor Book Award Winner: A fun, practical guide to outdoor play that sparks a connection to nature vital to…
children’s healthy development.Today children and families are often plugged into electronics and disconnected from direct experiences in nature. This beautifully photographed resource offers tangible approaches to nature-based learning and play for children. Parents and teachers can discover the benefits of outdoor learning and simple ways to facilitate unplugged nature connection in every season.Inspired by nature preschools, forest kindergartens, and forest school models the world over, this guide also includes “Voices from the Field” with advice from experienced nature-based educators. Balancing nature play experiences with hands-on projects using natural materials, it’s an ideal jumping off point for immersive nature play. Examples include: Wildlife observation and trackingNature sounds, songs, and poetryGardening and cooking with wild ediblesPrintmaking, charcoal drawing, dyeing, and shadow playJournaling inspired by nature“Voices from the Field” includes more ideas and tips contributed by leading educators, including:Sally Anderson, Sol Forest School, Tijeras, New Mexico * Yash Bhagwanji, Florida Atlantic University * Lauren Brown, Asheville Farmstead School * Peter Dargatz, Woodside Elementary School, Sussex, Wisconsin * Monica French, Wild Haven Forest Preschool and Childcare, Baltimore, Maryland * Patricia Leon, Miami Nature Playschool * Sheila William Ridge, Shirley G. Moore Lab School, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota * Beth Savitz, Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, Maryland * Maria Soboleski, New Mexico School for the Deaf * Paige Vonder Haar, Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School, Fairbanks, Alaska * Susie Wirth, Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions FoundationThe Mysterious Life of Dr Barry: A Surgeon Unlike Any Other (True Adventures)
Par Lisa Williamson. 2020
The remarkable true story of Margaret Anne Bulkley - aka Dr James Barry - a surgeon who lived as a…
man for their entire lifeMargaret Anne Bulkey desperately wants to be a surgeon - but only men can train as doctors.Fifty years later, Dr James Barry is famous, serving as Inspector General of Hospitals throughout the British Empire. A brilliant surgeon, bold reformer and prickly individual known for his fierce tempter, he fought a duel in South Africa and clashed with Florence Nightingale in the Crimea.But Dr Barry has a secret that he is determined no one should every learn...Whose Am I? (Bilingual) /¿De quién soy? (Bilingüe): The truth about your worth and identity in Christ / La verdad sobre tu valor e identidad en Cristo
Par Jackie Darby, Aixa De López. 2024
Whose Am I? /¿De quién soy? shares true life experiences about adoption, redemption, and finding our true identity in Christ, while…
providing opportunities to ask questions and engage in conversations that are often difficult for families to address.In Whose Am I? we meet two characters whose lives are intertwined due to a strong bond formed by their adoption stories: Darly, a pre-adolescent girl with a thousand questions and feelings surrounding her story, and Jackie, her mentor and good friend, who has a beautiful and powerful testimony to share with her. Throughout their interaction, we learn that Jackie was abandoned in a dump and miraculously found by a missionary nurse who took her in an orphanage, which is contacted by a foreign couple wishing to adopt.Whose Am I? is perfect for:Adopted or foster childrenParents of adoptive or foster childrenParents hoping to adoptChildren wanting to understand adoptionStructured in six sections to be read between parents and children, this book features:Bilingual text (English and Spanish)Illustrations by Aixa de López, speaker, author, illustrator and… Darly&’s mom!Reflections and prayersWhose Am I? /¿De quién soy?Whose Am I? /¿De quién soy? comparte experiencias vitales reales sobre la adopción, la redención y la búsqueda de nuestra verdadera identidad en Cristo, al tiempo que ofrece oportunidades para formular preguntas y entablar conversaciones que a menudo resultan difíciles de abordar para las familias.Darly se miró al espejo y se preguntó: &“Realmente, ¿de quién soy?&”. Había muchas cosas que no sabía sobre su propia historia. Cada vez que pensaba en su vida, le parecía un rompecabezas con piezas que faltaban. Ella añoraba conocer y comprender todos los detalles de los primeros días y años de su vida. Deseaba que alguien pudiera contarle la historia completa.En ¿De quién soy? conocemos a dos personajes cuyas vidas están entrelazadas debido a un fuerte vínculo formado por sus historias de adopción: Darly, una niña preadolescente con mil preguntas y sentimientos que rodean su historia, y Jackie, su mentora y buena amiga, que tiene un testimonio hermoso y poderoso que compartir con ella. A lo largo de su interacción nos enteramos de que Jackie fue abandonada en un basurero, donde milagrosamente una enfermera misionera la encontró y la llevó a un orfanato, el cual fue contactado por una pareja extranjera que deseaba adoptar.¿De quién soy? Es perfecto para:Hijos adoptados o de acogidaPadres de hijos adoptivos o acogidosPadres que esperan adoptarNiños que quieren comprender la adopciónEstructurado en seis secciones para ser leído entre padres e hijos, este libro incluye:Texto bilingüe (inglés y español)Ilustraciones de Aixa de López, conferencista, oradora, ilustradora… ¡y mamá de Darly!Reflexiones y oracionesJackie y Aixa, ambas voluntarias de la Alianza Cristiana para los Huérfanos en Latinoamérica, sueñan con muchas más historias de personas que tuvieron orígenes difíciles y han sido redimidas, mientras ayudan a más niños, jóvenes y padres a caminar con gozo y verdad en medio del quebranto y la belleza de la adopción.