A young boy tells of his Mama's needle and her spool of long white thread. She uses it to patch holes in the knees of his pants, bind scraps of cloth into quilts and stitch dreams into reality. When he has a magical dream of her needle and thread, mama stitches a quilt together for remembering, and on it, are patches of his dreams. Wearing his quilt as a cape, he flies with his imagination.The narrator of this engaging story is a young African American child. One night, he dreams of his Mama's needle and her spool of long white thread, flying through the air with its white tail of thread floating along behind, like it's riding a wave. The needle catches a bird flying by but doesn't hurt it. It spears some leaves shivering in a tree, and rays from the sun. It even snatches the tail of the wind and wrestles it onto the thread. His mama laughs when she hears about the dream but she stitches the images onto a quilt. "Her long shiny needle stitched those pieces together for remembering. Mama says I should go ahead and fly with my dreams."And he does, taking his quilt with him. It becomes a cape as he rides a dog sled up a snow-covered mountain; a parachute, a saddle-blanket on a camel, a tent, a sail on a sail-boat and finally, a flying carpet.
This modern day youth and adult detective fiction is a fun, cozy mystery, intrigue, moral values, and faith. Quirky, retired Professor Golden and her niece Jeanay hope to get her journalism career started. They dig up and solve mysteries, a missing scientist, strange sky observations, illness at a horse stable, fun, comical situations and drama..
Whether leaving "I Love You" notes in a lunchbox or going on "monster patrol" before bedtime, Mommy shows her love by all the little things she does each and every day. "All the Ways Mommy Loves Me" celebrates the power of a mother's love through everyday moments. With charming illustrations and heartwarming text, children will understand just how much they are loved.
Amanda will have you seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary things around you Amanda's day begins like any other . . . but in Amanda's imagination, it quickly turns into an astonishing, spectacular, extraordinary day Simple things like getting dressed for school and playing in the yard become royal events. One by one a parade of irresistibly colorful illustrations greets readers with intrigue. But what will Amanda imagine next? Readers will have to keep turning pages to find out
Whether leaving "I Love You" notes in a lunchbox or going on "monster patrol" before bedtime, Mommy shows her love by all the little things she does each and every day. "All the Ways Mommy Loves Me" celebrates the power of a mother's love through everyday moments. With charming illustrations and heartwarming text, children will understand just how much they are loved.
Amanda will have you seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary things around you Amanda's day begins like any other . . . but in Amanda's imagination, it quickly turns into an astonishing, spectacular, extraordinary day Simple things like getting dressed for school and playing in the yard become royal events. One by one a parade of irresistibly colorful illustrations greets readers with intrigue. But what will Amanda imagine next? Readers will have to keep turning pages to find out
Seduced by Christ: Story of a Modern-Day MysticThis book is a true-life account of an ordinary modern-day mystic whose active interior life and relationship with God has increased through the years from age three and into her sixth decade of life. It shows her struggles, setbacks, and realization as God begins to transform her into who He ultimately calls 'Hi Magdalene'. God gives her visions and revelations which she was told to share with others so people can understand the magnificence of the Almighty God and His love for mankind. She does this with candor, courage, humility, and an almost childlike innocence and wonderment innocence at times.In this book, we see her visions of Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. She also shares her conversations with God, Jesus Christ, and the Virgin Mary. The messages are of hope, love, unity, the need for repentance in our lives, and the immense power of prayer. This is a very personal look into the Divine dance as she chronicles her mystical journey into a spiritual union with God and Christ. We get an intimate view into the evolution of a modern-day mystic who wishes to help us navigate the world and gives us a framework on how to create true world peace heralding the Second Coming of Christ, her Beloved.About the Author- After Years of professional counseling and business life coaching, Jeanette became a World Peace Ambassador in 2013 where her focus us always on love and forgiveness leading to world unity. Jeanette's hope has always been to facilitate a global connection through peace, ethics, and increased God consciousness on Earth. In 2015 God called Jeanette to create the Mary Magdalene House of Peace, where she works to teach life lessons on how to obtain internal peace with self and others. Jeanette's prayer is to continue to serve as a World Peace Ambassador, guiding all people to oneness and helping to remove the division and separation between mankind, for we are all one human race.Jeanette teaches how and why hate must be replace with love, judgement replaced with forgiveness, and ego, pride, power, and control with unity. Jeanette believes our world has come to its final crossroad and we can no longer afford to destroy it or each other. World peace must begin inside each of us for the world and mankind to continue to exist. The time is now for us to live in peace worldwide and it takes all of us to participate together for everyone's sake, especially the innocent children of the world, as well as our planet Earth.
A young seed, who is scattered by the wind, finds itself on unfamiliar ground. Alone, the little seed has no idea what kind of plant it will be, but it dreams of someday dancing under the sun, with the other beautiful flowers.When the seed spouts and learns it is a stinkweed, the little plant will need the kindness of others to discover it is equally important and beautiful in its own way.The Stinkweed story was originally written for Jeanette's first two granddaughters, Claire and Rachel.She wanted her grandchildren to learn that a simple act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. Jeanette also wanted them to understand that each child is equally important and beautiful in their own way.
Desperate times. Danger on the rails. A journey to save a family.It is 1933 inside a sweltering courtroom in Macon, Georgia. Fifteen-year-old Robert sits on a bench awaiting sentencing after being picked up for vagrancy and spending a night in jail. He left his home in Illinois with a neighborhood friend to ride the rails and find work to help their families. The friend turned back, too afraid to face the perils ahead. But going back empty-handed isn't an option for Robert.THE ONLY WAY HOME is the story of one boy's determination to survive loss and hardship to help his family - and how fate and a violin touch the course of his life.Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and Sold On a Monday by Kristina Morris will love this story set during the Great Depression of a fatherless boy fighting to keep his family together.
This book will surely benefit anyone who lacks authority but is able to lead by influence. It does not matter the title or the name on your door, the only thing that employees appreciate is your willingness to give them ownership in the organization, support their creativity and be a good listener.Jeanette is a motivational speaker and a Navy veteran. She has given her time to understanding the downfall of leadership in order to become the most influential leader she can possibly be. Jeanette has served in multiple leadership positions in the military an in private sector, to include leading a diverse background of teams. Leading in the absence of authority gives birth to effective influence. Jeanette Ortegon, a native of Los Angeles, California is no stranger to adversity and conflict. In the book Shine Without Authority, Jeanette describes a variety of scenarios that could make or break a leader. Jeanette interviewed a variety ofinfluential leaders from past and present to gain a better perspective of what the relationship between the manager and the subordinate was back then and how it has evolved today. Jeanette begins her story by disclosing unpleasant details of her childhood so that the readers can gain a better share her journey to becoming a model leader, which also gives readers a personal snapshot of why she is so passionate abouteffective leadership. Jeanette has overcome hardship and abandonment which taught her independence, critical thinking, valuable interpersonal skills, and the essential approach to lead with influence in the absence of authority.Jeanette has also included several case studies that provide examples of the impact on any given organization when leadership is poorly implemented, to include achievements that follow when leadership is successfully applied.
Reading, Singing, and Dancing Can Prepare Kiddos and Parents 1, 2, 3 ... who will count with me? Preschool is a big step, for kids and parents alike, but getting prepared can be just as fun as your family's new adventure will be The First 12 Days of Preschool invites you to join new animal friends as they learn valuable preschool lessons in an irresistible sing-along book by 25-year veteran educator (and smile creator) Jeanette Crystal Bradley. Captivating and colorful illustrations will encourage helpful and exciting conversations like: Do animals like to take naps at school? Can cats become superheroes? Which hand does an octopus write with? The charmingly brilliant combination of pictures, words, and music will stay with your kiddo throughout the day, and with each read ( or song and dance solo if that's their thing ) they'll feel more prepared for everything new and exciting that's coming their way The First 12 Days of Preschool also supports the Olivia Hudson Foundation, which funds pediatric brain cancer research, helps families in financial need, and increases awareness of brain cancer in children. Copies of the book will be donated to hospitals treating children and supporting families. Never stop exploring Visit thefirst12daysofpreschool.com to learn more about your new animal friends and other fun activities perfect for preschool and beyond.
Los Primeros 12 D as de Preescolar: La lectura, el canto y el baile pueden preparar a los ni os y a los padres.1, 2, 3... Qui n va a contar conmigo?El Preescolar es un gran paso tanto para los ni os como para los pap s, y prepararse puede ser tan divertido como esta nueva aventura familiar.Los Primeros 12 D as de Preescolar te invita a unirte a un nuevo grupo de amigos animales. Juntos aprender n valiosas lecciones de preescolar en un libro irresistible que se puede leer cantando. Escrito por una educadora y creadora de sonrisas con m s de 25 a os de experiencia: Jeanette Crystal Bradley.Las ilustraciones, cautivadoras y coloridas, facilitar n conversaciones tiles y estimulantes como: A los animales, les gusta dormir la siesta en la escuela? Pueden los gatos convertirse en superh roes? Con qu mano escribe un pulpo?La brillantemente encantadora combinaci n de dibujos, palabras y m sica permanecer con tus peque itos a lo largo del d a. Con cada lectura, (o canto, o baile, si eso es lo que les gusta) se sentir n m s preparados para todo lo nuevo y emocionante que les est por venir.Los Primeros 12 D as de Preescolar tambi n apoya a la Fundaci n Olivia Hudson, que crea conciencia e invierte en investigaciones relacionadas con el c ncer cerebral mientras ayuda a familias con dificultades financieras. Copias del libro se donar n a hospitales con pacientes de pediatr a que padecen esta enfermedad. Nunca dejes de explorar Para aprender m s acerca de tus nuevos amigos animales y de otras actividades perfectas para el preescolar y otros grados, visita losprimeros12diasdepreescolar.com--
Los Primeros 12 D as de Preescolar: La lectura, el canto y el baile pueden preparar a los ni os y a los padres.1, 2, 3... Qui n va a contar conmigo?El Preescolar es un gran paso tanto para los ni os como para los pap s, y prepararse puede ser tan divertido como esta nueva aventura familiar.Los Primeros 12 D as de Preescolar te invita a unirte a un nuevo grupo de amigos animales. Juntos aprender n valiosas lecciones de preescolar en un libro irresistible que se puede leer cantando. Escrito por una educadora y creadora de sonrisas con m s de 25 a os de experiencia: Jeanette Crystal Bradley.Las ilustraciones, cautivadoras y coloridas, facilitar n conversaciones tiles y estimulantes como: A los animales, les gusta dormir la siesta en la escuela? Pueden los gatos convertirse en superh roes? Con qu mano escribe un pulpo?La brillantemente encantadora combinaci n de dibujos, palabras y m sica permanecer con tus peque itos a lo largo del d a. Con cada lectura, (o canto, o baile, si eso es lo que les gusta) se sentir n m s preparados para todo lo nuevo y emocionante que les est por venir.Los Primeros 12 D as de Preescolar tambi n apoya a la Fundaci n Olivia Hudson, que crea conciencia e invierte en investigaciones relacionadas con el c ncer cerebral mientras ayuda a familias con dificultades financieras. Copias del libro se donar n a hospitales con pacientes de pediatr a que padecen esta enfermedad. Nunca dejes de explorar Para aprender m s acerca de tus nuevos amigos animales y de otras actividades perfectas para el preescolar y otros grados, visita losprimeros12diasdepreescolar.com
The Princess in the Tower...Crown Princess Charlotte of Candonia has fought to make her own choices and decisions for years. She refuses to let anyone take that power from her. Ever. Her only allowance is her kingdom, she will sacrifice everything to keep it and her family safe. Even face the conqueror that threatens all she holds dear...The Enemy at the Gates...Evan the Black will do whatever it takes to reach his ultimate goal: a free Aellolyn. Sold into slavery at five, Evan's disdain for royalty is outmatched only by his disdain for slavers. He's burned a path through the continent, forcing royalty to outlaw the abhorrent practice at sword point. But it's not enough. In order to make a lasting change, he needs to be more than a conqueror; he needs to be royal. The Future of the World in the Balance...Evan strips Charlotte of her treasured choice with a simple threat: marry me or I'll kill your father, then I'll marry you, anyway. Now forced into a marriage with the last person they would ever choose to wed, Charlotte and Evan find themselves drawn to the other, but the tasks before them are daunting. Evan is pulled in two directions, one the future he wishes to build and the other the wife he can't stop thinking about. Charlotte faces disapproval and disdain from all directions, whether it be from her husband's mute general who communicates solely in hand signals or the rest of the men and women in camp who don't even bother to conceal their hatred for her. But their greatest enemies are within...
The Princess in the Tower...Crown Princess Charlotte of Candonia has fought to make her own choices and decisions for years. She refuses to let anyone take that power from her. Ever. Her only allowance is her kingdom, she will sacrifice everything to keep it and her family safe. Even face the conqueror that threatens all she holds dear...The Enemy at the Gates...Evan the Black will do whatever it takes to reach his ultimate goal: a free Aellolyn. Sold into slavery at five, Evan's disdain for royalty is outmatched only by his disdain for slavers. He's burned a path through the continent, forcing royalty to outlaw the abhorrent practice at sword point. But it's not enough. In order to make a lasting change, he needs to be more than a conqueror; he needs to be royal. The Future of the World in the Balance...Evan strips Charlotte of her treasured choice with a simple threat: marry me or I'll kill your father, then I'll marry you, anyway. Now forced into a marriage with the last person they would ever choose to wed, Charlotte and Evan find themselves drawn to the other, but the tasks before them are daunting. Evan is pulled in two directions, one the future he wishes to build and the other the wife he can't stop thinking about. Charlotte faces disapproval and disdain from all directions, whether it be from her husband's mute general who communicates solely in hand signals or the rest of the men and women in camp who don't even bother to conceal their hatred for her. But their greatest enemies are within...
A Woman Fleeing Persecution...Phoebe Atreus is a witch on the run, her carefully crafted rules have kept her alive for the last decade, each one a product of a hard learned lesson. Rule Number One? Trust No One. She's been betrayed one time too many to put her faith in anyone else's hands. Even if the legendary vampire king might be the one person who could protect her from the enemies always one step behind.A Man Whose Abandonment Issues Span Thousands of Years...Lucien Silvano has been king of the vampires for the last ten thousand years, he's fought in wars that have been reduced to legend, rescued damsels in distress, seduced said damsels, and moved on. Immortal life has become a never-ending battle against boredom. Nothing has truly stirred his interest in years, except her. She's the exception to every rule, his Queen, his mate, the one-person Fate declared to be his. The problem? She wants nothing to do with him.What could possibly go wrong?Phoebe refuses to share her past with Lucien, pushing him away at every opportunity, yet unable to resist the chemistry that explodes whenever they are together. Forced back to his castle in Romania to live as his Queen, she starts to forget the rules that have kept her safe, until the secrets Lucien has been hiding remind her why she created the rules in the first place.
