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See It, Dream It, Do It: How 25 people just like you found their dream jobs
By Colleen Nelson, Kathie MacIsaac. 2023
From award-winning author Colleen Nelson, and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac, twenty-five profiles present a plethora of jobs, and people, making…
it easier than ever for young people to see their dreams and to live their dreams!The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
By Lou Aronica, Ken Robinson. 2009
A New York Times-bestselling breakthrough book about talent passion and achievement from the one of the world s…
leading thinkers on creativity and self-fulfillment The Element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion When people arrive at the Element they feel most themselves and most inspired and achieve at their highest levels With a wry sense of humor Ken Robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in the Element and those that stifle that possibility Drawing on the stories of a wide range of people including Paul McCartney Matt Groening Richard Branson Arianna Huffington and Bart Conner he shows that age and occupation are no barrier and that this is the essential strategy for transform ing education business and communities in the twenty-first century Also available from Ken Robinson is Finding Your Element the practical guide to achieving your highest potentialSaying Good-bye, Saying Hello...
By R. W. Alley, Michaelene Mundy. 2005
We all have moved sometime in our lives, and we remember some of the feelings we had. In moving with…
children, one should help them feel safe and secure among all the hustle and bustle and the many changes ahead. This enchanting guide will help children recognize the fun and excitement of a move, while recognizing the fears of new places and people, and the sadness of good-byes. Who knows. . . in helping children make a happy adjustment, you might just help yourself, as well!What REALLY Matters?
By R. W. Alley, Brother John Mark Falkenhain. 2013
One of the most important gifts we can offer a child is passing along to them the values that will…
help them form their own sense of what is important--a sense of what REALLY matters. In What Really Matters? A Kid's Guide to What's Really Important in Life, author John Mark Falkenhain, O.S.B., helps both children and adults reflect on those things in life which are most important, especially respect, relationships, and love.Right and Wrong and Being Strong
By R. W. Alley, Lisa O Engelhardt. 2001
Kids aren't born knowing right from wrong. But, somehow, over the years, we hope to help them become caring, responsible,…
respectful adults. This practical how-to book for kids is an invaluable tool in guiding children on the journey of moral development. Through concrete language and interactive examples, it addresses such topics as honesty, peer pressure, and how to tell right from wrong. Even more, it shows kids how to go beyond doing right to doing good.When Mom or Dad Dies
By R. W. Alley, Daniel Grippo. 2008
When Mom or Dad dies, children grieve deeply. But we can show our care and love for them by encouraging…
them to share their feelings of sorrow and loss. We can give them the time and space they need to adjust and listen to--if not answer--their questions. We can let them know that they can heal and live a happy, full life of faith, hope, and love--the kind of life their Mom or Dad would want for them. We can listen to their hurt and respond in a loving and supportive way.Feeling Bad, Getting Better
By R. W. Alley, Tom Mcgrath. 2002
Illness is distressing for anybody, but it's especially disturbing for children. This book escorts the sick child through the strange,…
scary, and often lonely world of illness and hospitalization. Empathizing with the confusing feelings and questions sick children often have, it offers comfort and understanding. The little elves that populate its pages present creative ways for sick kids to have fun, stay connected with family and friends, and help themselves to heal.Sad Isn't Bad
By R. W. Alley, Michaelene Mundy. 1998
Here is the book that Elf-help fans everywhere were asking for . . . a book to help children grieve…
in healthy ways. This friendly and loving guide is loaded with positive, life-affirming help to coping with loss as a child.We Are Different and Alike
By Anne Fitzgerald, Cynthia Geisen. 2013
We only have to look at the world around us to find diversity: cats, dogs, birds, people . . .…
no two of us are exactly alike. Every creature is unique and every person has his or her own individual personality, talents, and interests. In We Are Different and Alike, author Cynthia Geisen helps young people understand and appreciate the diversity of the world around us and its many expressions in families, faiths, races, and cultures.Forgiving
By R. W. Alley, Carol Ann Morrow. 2003
We are a world in need of forgiveness. In our local and world communities, we see violence and escalating conflict.…
Author Carol Ann Morrow hopes to instill the virtue of forgiveness in young hearts. Young readers learn, along with little elfin friends, that sometimes we all need another chance.I Don't Want to Go to Church!
By R. W. Alley, Brother John Mark Falkenhain. 2009
This book is written for younger, school-age children for whom going to church doesn't always make sense, particularly when it…
competes with things they'd rather do like sleeping in or playing. Younger children don't have the cognitive abilities in place yet to understand many of the abstract ideas that go along with faith and religion. For these young people, the experience of church often needs to be more concrete, story-based, or tied to everyday experiences and relationships. Through insightful text and enchanting illustrations, this book helps make the experience more concrete and meaningful, and even something to look forward to rather than resist.When Mom and Dad Divorce
By R. W. Alley, Emily Menendez-Aponte. 1999
Fit Can Be Fun!
By R. W. Alley, J. S. Jackson. 2011
People come in all shapes and sizes. That's the way God makes us. How boring would it be if we…
all looked the same? Some things we can't change, like how tall we are or the color of our eyes. Some things we can, like how we treat other people or how we take care of our bodies. This book is about taking care of our bodies so they work the best they can. You'll find that life is a lot more fun when you have a body that works well.Worry, Worry, Go Away!
By R. W. Alley, Christine A Adams. 2012
All kids experience worries. Helping children understand what worry is, where it comes from, and how to challenge it is…
the first step in overcoming anxieties. The little elves in this book help children to learn to STOP, to THINK TWICE, and to see their worries for what they are. By presenting new ways of evaluating and overcoming the psychological, spiritual, and physical dimensions of fear, this creative book will help your child find the confidence and courage to say "Worry, Worry, Go Away!"What We've Learned So Far
By H. Jackson Brown. 1997
All of us have had a great teacher at some time. Mine was Miss Mitchell. She was my first-grade teacher,…
and what I remember best was that she never criticized the colors I used when I drew. "That's lovely," she would say, and my little fingers would eagerly pick up a crayon to draw another purple horse. Partly because of her, I have never been reluctant to take chances. And then there was Coach Hood who thought I could play first string even though I was twenty pounds lighter than the rest of the squad. In the first game of the season, I ran for two touchdowns. I still carry with me the newfound confidence I felt walking off the field that afternoon. Thank you, Coach Hood. Then there is the one teacher we all share--the oldest, wisest, and most demanding. When Experience stands at the head of the class, we all pay attention. How do you make a girl go crazy? What really happens when you lick a slug? Some lessons cannot be found in books. We quickly learn that cars roll down steep driveways when the emergency brakes are released and that, nine times out of ten, a tall person will sit in front of a short one at the movies. But sometimes hope triumphs over experience--for there are a few of us who, regardless of how many times we've been disappointed by the picture on the box, still buy the cereal with the toy inside.Standing Up to Peer Pressure
By Jim Auer, R. W. Alley. 2003
Wanting to be accepted by peers is a natural part of children's social development. Yet kids can be overly influenced…
by what "friends" think of them or urge them to do. Through simple language and engaging illustrations, this book explains the concept of peer pressure. It encourages a solid sense of self-identity--or "elf-identity"--and teaches kids how to say "No."Heart to Heart (Secret Sisters Book 1)
By Sandra Byrd. 1998
After a lonely time in the fifth grade, Tess Thomas dreads the beginning of the next school year. Then the…
exclusive Coronado Club invites her to join. She thinks she'll do anything to belong -- until she finds out just how much is required. How far is too far to keep a friend? When does belonging cost more than you should pay? How can there be a God when bad things happen? In the end, Tess develops an unexpected friendship that results in a pact between the two to become "Secret Sisters".How to Be You: Stop Trying to Be Someone Else and Start Living Your Life
By Jeffrey Marsh. 2016
This book is about how to finally give up on feeling bad about yourself and discover the best person you…
can be.An interactive experience, How to Be You invites you to make the book your own through activities such as coloring in charts, answering questions about how you do the things you do, and discovering patterns in your lives that may be holding you back. Through Jeffrey's own story of "growing up fabulous in a small farming town"--along with the stories of hero/ines who have transcended the stereotypes of race, age, and gender--you will discover that you are not alone, can deepen your relationship with yourself, and find the courage to take a leap that will change your life.From the Trade Paperback edition.Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul
By Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen, Mark Donnelly, Chrissy Donnelly, Stefanie Adrian. 2012
An inspiring and humorous celebration of the special bond of friendship She championed you through your years wearing braces and…
you calmed her nerves before her walk down the aisle. She advised you on what to wear to land your perfect job and you taught her how to get her newborn to sleep during a midnight phone call. Together you've dug through your backyard looking for pirate's treasure and dug through bargain bins during shopping outings; you've shared your secrets, doubts and dreams; and you look forward to conquering hot flashes together. You may have met her in kindergarten or at work, in a playgroup or on the Internet--but if she's cheered you up, cheered you on, or lifted your spirit, Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul is the perfect tribute to that special friend. Whether she's your lunch companion, your sounding board, your confidant, or all of the above, she anchors you during life's storms and helps you revel in life's joys. With tales of finding friends in unexpected places, of strength during life's toughest challenges, and of forging lifelong bonds and memories, this book will tug at your heart and hers as you celebrate the unique spirit of female friendship.Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul
By Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen, Mark Donnelly, Chrissy Donnelly, Stefanie Adrian. 2012
An inspiring and humorous celebration of the special bond of friendship She championed you through your years wearing braces and…
you calmed her nerves before her walk down the aisle. She advised you on what to wear to land your perfect job and you taught her how to get her newborn to sleep during a midnight phone call. Together you've dug through your backyard looking for pirate's treasure and dug through bargain bins during shopping outings; you've shared your secrets, doubts and dreams; and you look forward to conquering hot flashes together. You may have met her in kindergarten or at work, in a playgroup or on the Internet--but if she's cheered you up, cheered you on, or lifted your spirit, Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul is the perfect tribute to that special friend. Whether she's your lunch companion, your sounding board, your confidant, or all of the above, she anchors you during life's storms and helps you revel in life's joys. With tales of finding friends in unexpected places, of strength during life's toughest challenges, and of forging lifelong bonds and memories, this book will tug at your heart and hers as you celebrate the unique spirit of female friendship.