Expressions of life are the manifestations of our thoughts, words, and actions. Each day, we have an opportunity to leave a mark of kindness and love or fear and hate in this world. The choice is truly ours to make in each moment. It is important to use your awareness of self and others to guide your movement in time. This can be a challenge if you lose sight of faith, hope, and love. Use each as a pillar of strength to allow life to unfold in your daily expressions.
After coughing up a hairball, a girl's cat doesn't feel well. So the girl offers to give her cat a hug, which makes the cat - and the girl - feel better. A dog notices and asks for a hug, too. Then some ducks come along asking for hugs. And a skunk... and a bear - and a porcupine! One animal after another comes asking the girl for a hug until she's simply had enough. How much more of this can she take? With spare text and wonderfully expressive illustrations, Charlene Chua has created a playful, funny picture book with an original premise.
Everything you need to know about making the world better from a real-life youth activist. Here's the definitive handbook for young activists who want to make a difference but don't know where to begin. It covers everything from choosing a cause and doing the research, to deciding on a goal, and then making a plan to get it done. Along the way, readers will encounter loads of practical tips on handling specific tasks, like creating a petition, and larger responsibilities, like leading a team. There are also important discussion about essential topics such as intersectionality, privilege and allyship. Written in the encouraging, friendly tone of a peer, this book is sure to inform and inspire budding activists - and open their eyes to what's possible Written by youth activist Charlene Rocha and award-winning author Mary Beth Leatherdale, this guide demystifies activism for budding social justice campaigners and climate advocates, and encourages readers to bring their own passions and interests to their work. Drew Shannon's illustrations bring a sense of fun to the topic, and the comprehensive text is presented in chunks and sidebars, with engaging quizzes, prompts, lists, templates, profiles and interviews throughout. The book supports young readers in learning more about issues such as queer rights, feminism and Black Lives Matter. The back matter includes an extensive list of resources, a checklist of next steps, a glossary and an index. Part of the CitizenKid collection, this book aligns with the themes of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Canadians have been playing hockey for generations, with excited little boys being driven to their local arenas over and over again, at the crack of dawn, by sleep-deprived parents who just want them to be happy. After all, hockey is the most exciting and Canadian sport there is But who said it was just for boys? More than ever, little girls are getting in on the excitement, proving to their brothers and fathers (and themselves), that they are every bit as fast and skilled as the boys―and enjoying every minute of it With this, her first published children's story, Charlene Barnes celebrates these young female hockey players, in rhyme, as they take to the ice, make friends, and play the game that she has grown to love. She offers you She Shoots... She Scores ...
What is Maddy up to now? The hijinks continue for Maddy in this delightful new story, "Maddy's First Winter." This is the second of the series, The Maddy Chronicles, which follows the real-life adventures of Maddy, the West Highland White Terrier. After living in a pet store, Maddy is adopted by her family and comes home to the farm in Northern British Columbia. She is learning all about life in a northern climate and starting to show her independence and love of exploring. But has she gone too far? It seems that Maddy has got herself into a "sticky" situation ...
What is Maddy up to now? The hijinks continue for Maddy in this delightful new story, "Maddy's First Winter." This is the second of the series, The Maddy Chronicles, which follows the real-life adventures of Maddy, the West Highland White Terrier. After living in a pet store, Maddy is adopted by her family and comes home to the farm in Northern British Columbia. She is learning all about life in a northern climate and starting to show her independence and love of exploring. But has she gone too far? It seems that Maddy has got herself into a "sticky" situation ...
It is Christmas Time at Maddy's house, what could possibly go wrong?Just add one little West Highland White Terrier and Christmas will never be the same Christmas With Maddy is the third book in the children's series, The Maddy Chronicles, a series written about a real life Westie and her real life adventures.As Maddy navigates her way around Christmas decorations, trees and presents, she keeps her family on their toes. In true Westie fashion Maddy plunges into the Christmas season with daring and spunk. Looks like Maddy has won this one.....or has she?...
It is Christmas Time at Maddy's house, what could possibly go wrong?Just add one little West Highland White Terrier and Christmas will never be the same Christmas With Maddy is the third book in the children's series, The Maddy Chronicles, a series written about a real life Westie and her real life adventures.As Maddy navigates her way around Christmas decorations, trees and presents, she keeps her family on their toes. In true Westie fashion Maddy plunges into the Christmas season with daring and spunk. Looks like Maddy has won this one.....or has she?...
