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"Forever Friends" is the inspiring story told by Karol Barkley and D. G. Smeall, of a young girl who grows up in the Hawaiian Islands. Follow Karol on her exciting journey through her daily life as she introduces the reader to the food, culture, and language of life in Hawaii. As the story unfolds, you will meet Karol's "Forever Friends." The first was a gift given to her by her father and later the second, as she finds comfort in her relationship...
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The positive energy touches my heart.
--Robert Howard
I've read it over and over again. It continues to inspire me over and over again.
--David Cheatham, motivational speaker
Encouraging and motivational describes Stories for Children. Although written for children, adults receive the message of resilience, love, and determination.
"A Boy Named Morris" was written by the author at the age of ten. The story was inspired by a...
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The Twenty Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have and Know How to Use
Hey Kids! Grandpa Bob here, ready to show you the 20 woodworking tools you should have and I'll teach you how to use them.
So, what's in your toolbox? Do you even have one and do you know how to use the tools that are in
it? You may not if no one has shown you and that's where I come in.
By the time you finish this book you will know:
Where to get your tools
Why you need to learn...
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After a storm, Daddy took Mercy to examine the damage in the woods behind their house. They walked a long time in the woods to see lots of broken trees. Then they found a huge tree uprooted.
Daddy said, "Mercy, I think it is time to go home. Which way should we go to get there?"
Doesn't he know how to get home, Mercy thought. Oh no, we are lost! She is sacred. Are Mercy and her daddy lost? Are they going to get back home safely? Which way should...
7) North Avenue
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This book is a short summary of the author's life as a child growing up in Connecticut.
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"My back is out, and I cannot move too good."Our banjo-playing, hog-farming black bear friend finds himself in a predicament, experiencing debilitating back pain. After meeting Dr. Bottom at Wellsville Chiropractic, Bubba Blue discovers that there is a doctor inside all of us.
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A man found me as a tiny baby bird and after walking for over an hour to try to find my owner, stopped at Petrie's Garden Center where a garden party was being held for the Men's Garden Club of Philadelphia in preparation for the Philadelphia Flower Show. That's how I got my name.
I was taken home by a woman who would give me to her neighbor who had over one thousand chickens. He could not accept me because his chickens would harm me, plus he had...
11) The Night Before Christmas...The Rest of the Story: A True Story Based on New Testament Scripture
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The Night Before Christmas ... The Rest of the Story tells the story of Jesus in a straightforward and poetic way. Though it has the familiarity of the classic poem, it turns our focus upon Jesus, and why, He entered this world over two-thousand years ago. God became man to show His love for us and to die in our place so that "whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
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Have you suffered from bullying? Is someone in your family hurting from being bullied?
Maybe your child is hiding it because of embarrassment, or they don't want to be labeled a tattletale. Is it affecting their self-esteem and well-being? Whether they are being bullied now or will be in the future, you are going to get real answers and solutions to bullying in this book. Prepare your child or rescue them with bully-zapping techniques and take...
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Every year, families gather in the park for the November festival. They shop, fill their bellies, and joyously enjoy the season among the lanterns and trees. However, this year's festival is promised to be better than ever. Jasmine can hardly wait any longer, and little does she know the precious surprise that awaits her.
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The book begins with Brittie, a daddy longlegs spider, pacing back and forth across a windowsill of an old farmhouse. Her dream is to go on an adventure to meet other insects and creatures and learn about their cultures and customs as she travels the world. The question is, how can Brittie's dream become a reality? She needs a plan. Enter Blake, the owner of the farmhouse and the very windowsill where Brittie has spent hours dreaming of her great...
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My Book of Seasons introduces the four seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter to young children. This book teaches each season by using both activities that children do outdoors and beautiful nature scenes.
For example, summer has fun activities, such as running through the sprinkler, mowing the lawn, and playing at the beach. A snowy nature scene can be, found in the season of winter.
The real-life pictures on every page will appeal to all ages....
16) Where Is God?
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"Where Is God?" explores the vastness of the presence of God found in abundance in all creation.
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Growing up in a rural neighborhood just behind a large park called Little Creek Park, which was a mix of large fields of grass and was surrounded by mountains and flowing streams and wilderness areas, fostered a love and familiarity with all kinds of animals for Tim. This story of Tim's childhood dog (which was also his best friend as a child) named Patches being so kind and loving and accepting of this small stray kitten, and how she took him in...
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Even though RuRu was a toy, he was Tito's best friend. They went everywhere and did everything together! RuRu took vacations with Tito, slept with Tito, and played with him. Tito felt there was, no one else in world, like RuRu! They were, inseparable, until life changes, tore them apart!
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Taelor is a spunky little girl who loves to run, skip, and jump. But, sometimes she feels sad and even has a hard time falling asleep. Taelor lives with her Nana, who loves her very much and who takes such good care of her. But, as soon as the night creeps in Taelor misses her own mom and wonders if her broken heart could ever be glued back together again. Missing someone you love can be so hard. One night, Nana surprises Taelor with a very special...
20) Beautifully Made
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Have you ever wondered what God really thinks of you? Here's a simple, straight to-the-point way to know just what God wants you to know.
Beautifully Made relays just that. You are beautiful. You are made by God.
Who are you?
What are you?
What does God want you to know today and every day?
No questions.
No second-guessing.
No wondering.
You are beautifully made.
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