Have you ever wanted to have your own service dog? This book shows the real process of getting a service dog. You can feel the excitment of Mandy as the 17-year-old travels through the excitment of getting a service dog. This is one book you will never forget
Ruby dreams to be a Princess and believes that tiaras, fancy dresses and living in a castle is all part of becoming a Princess. Ruby prays to God that he will make her a Royal Princess. Ruby's dress begins to get worn out and her tiara begins to lose jewels and she questions whether God is real and doubts that her dream of becoming a Princess will come true. Amelia, her babysitter, learns of Ruby's discouragement and shares God's truth with Ruby. Ruby learns that she is already a Princess in God eye's and finds hope in knowing that you don't have to wear a tiara and a dress and live in a big castle to identify as a Princess. Ruby then commits to love God with her whole heart.
A classic picture book about family love, set in post-war London, from the much-loved and award-winning Shirley Hughes.Ruby and Mum have lived through the terrifying London Blitz and are waiting for Dad to come home from the war. Ruby hardly recognizes the tall man who steps off the train, but when she falls in the ruins nearby, there’s only one person who she wants to rescue her.
A classic picture book about family life, set in post-war London, from the best-loved and award-winning Shirley Hughes now available in paperback."The observation and draughtsmanship are Hughes in her prime, with scenes of street parties and bustling stations and perfectly rendered period costume" The Sunday TimesRuby and Mum have lived through the terrifying London Blitz and are waiting for Dad to come home from the war. Ruby hardly recognizes the tall man who steps off the train, but when she falls in the ruins nearby, there’s only one person who she wants to rescue her.
Soon after Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives ananonymous letter. The dire warning it contains makes a man die offear at her feet. Determined to discover the truth about her father'sdeath, sixteen-year-old Sally is plunged into a terrifyingmystery in the dark heart of Victorian London.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal 2003Tiller and Sairy live a quiet life in Ruby Holler; their children have long since left home and things are peaceful. But when they decide to adopt two children from the local orphanage to take on a giant adventure, they form an unlikely foursome. And Tiller and Sairy have to deal with some pretty unconventional behaviour on the part of the children, who don’t believe they could ever be ‘wanted’.A wonderful, magical story that combines quirky action and adventure with family, loyalty and learning to belong.
A reassuring and sensitive book – the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries. From the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom PercivalBe open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.'If your child has a worry - and all children do have worries - this is the ideal book to encourage them to talk about it' Parents In TouchRuby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry.At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again?A perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children's bookshelves. From Tom Percival's bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be.
Between her protective parents, the bully down the street, and her accomplished brother, eight-year-old Ruby Lu has got a lot of issues to sort through in her young life, in an amusing chapter book from the author of Love As Strong As Ginger. Reprint.
Ruby Lu returns--in paperback Can this spunky middle-grader solve her family's money troubles? Ruby is starting third grade, and she can't wait She'll get to join fun clubs, learn cursive, and play in the orchestra. But there's one big change Ruby Lu isn't expecting: Her father loses his job. Now he's taking care of her and Oscar while her mother works, and it's definitely not all fun and games, especially with money so tight. So Ruby, determined and resourceful as ever, sets out to make a million dollars And though she soon learns that making money isn't easy, she also discovers that having a loving family is the most valuable thing of all.
When Ruby's cousin Flying Duck emigrates from China to live with her, Ruby decides the best thing about Flying Duck is that she is a great new friend. BUT the worst thing about Flying Duck is that now, no one speaks English at home. Plus, there's strange food on the table every night and only chopsticks to eat it with. And Flying Duck is deaf, and Ruby doesn't know any Chinese Sign Language. As if that weren't enough, this summer proves to be even more perilous as Ruby faces the dangers of swimming lessons, the joys of summer school, the difficulty of staying with a twelve-step program, the miracle needed to keep a beautiful stray dog that wanders into her life, and much more. Is it all too much for anyone -- even the Empress of Everything -- to handle?
When mom and dad bring home a new puppy, everyone is so excited All the kids love Ruby. But who gets to walk Ruby? Who gets to play with Ruby? Who gets to brush Ruby? In this sweet story, the Dungy children learn to stop saying, "Ruby is my dog," and say instead, "Ruby is our dog " A charming book which teaches the importance of sharing in a sweet and humorous way.
Ruby Quick Syntax Reference is a condensed code and syntax reference to the Ruby scripting language. It presents the essential Ruby syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference.You won't find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a language reference that is concise, to the point and highly accessible. The book is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any Ruby programmer.In Ruby Quick Syntax Reference, you will find:A concise reference to the Ruby language syntax. Short, simple, and focused code examples. A well laid out table of contents and a comprehensive index, allowing easy review.
This collection of short stories begins with a tale plucked from my childhood memories called "The Stranger," which depicts a child's loss of innocence during the 1960's civil rights movement. An atemporal fantasy titled "The Centaurian Eaters," deals with the always current issues of trendiness and addiction in society. ".com/treehouse," is a satirical ghost story that pokes fun at society's infatuation with the Internet. "Nora And Her Child" unveils the violent secrets behind what appears to be a happy marriage. A controlling mother pushes her own aspirations onto her sheltered, na ve daughter in a domestic drama titled "He'll Call." "The Independence of Saura," an anthropomorphic parable, tells the epic adventure of a woman's attempt to recapture her wayward small intestine. And lastly, giving this collection its title, "Ruby And The Tree House" is a coming-of-age, non-linear fantasy about an interracial family who spends their summers living in a mystical tree house.
Ruby wants first prize at the fifth grade science fair--and she thinks her quirky, creative, Rube Goldberg-esque invention is just the way to get it Rife with "depth and charm," this story is peppered with engaging science facts and insights (Publishers Weekly). Ten-year-old Ruby Goldberg is determined to win her school science fair and beat her nemesis Dominic Robinson. She's snagged second place for the last two years, and she's set on claiming first prize. The only trouble is that Ruby has no ideas. When her grandfather's beloved basset hound dies, Ruby thinks of the perfect thing that will cheer him up and win her first place--an innovative, state-of-the-art, not-to-be-duplicated Ruby Goldberg invention Before long Ruby is so busy working on her idea that she ignores everything else in her life, including her best friend, Penny. And what started out as simple turns into something much more complicated Can Ruby get her priorities--and her project--in order before it's too late?
