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General non-fiction, Health and medicine
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Guy Talk is the must-have advice book for boys navigating all things puberty and growing up great!This easy to read,…
diverse guide is illustrated for better understanding and includes bodies of all shapes, abilities, and sizes. With Guy Talk, get the answers to the questions you don't know who to ask or are too embarrassed to. From body changes, personal hygiene, healthy eating, and tips for sensitive topics, this book covers all the bases. Learn to not only prioritize your physical health, but your emotional health, too! A healthy mind and a healthy heart makes for a happy life. Maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, and peers. Growing up isn't just about your changing body. Learn how to handle peer pressure, social media safety, consent, and self-confidence so that you can be your best you as you journey through this new time in your life.
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¿Te confunde tu crecimiento? ¡Tenemos respuestas!Es hora de actualizar tus conocimientos sobre la persona más importante de tu vida: ¡tú!…
No confíes en lo que oyes en el vestuario o en Internet, descubre la verdad sobre los cambios de tu cuerpo y todo lo que conllevan en El libro de los chicos, el libro número 1 en ventas sobre la adolescencia.El único libro que tiene:Contenido escrito por un experto certificado en medicina y educaciónIlustraciones con diversidad étnica, inclusivas en cuanto a capacidades y positi-vas en cuanto al cuerpoInformación sobre discapacidades y trastornos del aprendizaje y aprecio positi-vo por todos los cuerpos y cerebros diferentesPasos para ayudar a los chicos a enfrentarse a la presión de grupo, al acoso y a las situaciones de estrésConsejos para la seguridad personal y unos límites saludables, tanto en la vida física como onlineConsejos para planificar el futuro, desde la universidad a las escuelas de oficiosEn esta edición hablaremos de: Tu cuerpo cambiante: Apréndelo todo sobre esa cosa confusa llamada pubertad y lo que implica para tu cuerpo en crecimiento.Tus relaciones cambiantes: Tu guía para el cuidado y mantenimiento de padres, hermanos, amigos, profesores y entrenadores.Tu vida cambiante: Desde vestirse para triunfar y la seguridad en Internet hasta elegir mejor la alimentación y enfrentarse a los matones (tanto reales como virtuales), ahí fuera hay todo un mundo nuevo. No te preocupes: ¡estamos ahí contigo!Hay mucho que aprender sobre el paso de niño a adulto, así que ¿a qué esperas? Guíate con El libro de los chicos. ¡Lo mejor está por llegar!
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¿Tu crecimiento te confunde? ¡Tenemos las respuestas!Es hora de actualizer tus conocimientos sobre la persona más importante de tu vida:…
¡tú!No te conformes con lo que te digan tus amigas o en Internet; descubre la verdad sobre el cambio de tu cuerpo y todo lo que conlleva en El libro des las chicas, el libro número 1 en ventas sobre la adolescencia.El único libro que presenta:Contenido escrito por una experta certificada en medicina y educación.Ilustraciones con diversidad étnica, inclusión de las capacidades y positivismo corporal.Información sobre las dificultades y los trastornos de aprendizaje y la apreciación de los diferentes cuerpos y cerebros.Pasos para ayudar a las niñas a enfrentarse a la presión de grupo, el acoso y las situaciones estresantes.Consejos sobre seguridad personal y límites saludables, tanto en persona como en línea.Consejos para planificar el futuro, desde la universidad hasta las escuelas de oficios.En esta edición hablaremos de: Tu cuerpo cambia: Aprende todo sobre esa cosa confusa llamada pubertad y lo que significa para tu cuerpo en crecimiento.Tus relaciones cambian: Tu guía para tener una buena relación con tus padres, hermanos, amigos, profesores y entrenadores.Tu vida cambia: Desde vestirse para el éxito y la seguridad en Internet hasta elegir mejor los alimentos y hacer frente a los acosadores (tanto reales como virtuales), hay todo un mundo nuevo afuera. ¡No te preocupes, nosotros te ayudamos!Hay mucho que aprender sobre cómo pasar de niña a adulta, así que ¿qué estás esperando? Deja que El libro de las chicas sea tu guía. ¡Lo mejor está por venir!
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Animal stories, Classic fiction, General fiction
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Come along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit.…
This beautiful Little Apple Classics Spanish edition features illustrations by award winning artist, Charles Santore.Valuable lessons can be learned from the mischievous and disobedient Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother&’s warning about Mr. McGregor and his vegetable garden. As Peter gets into trouble, he&’ll have to ask for help to find a way home. These timeless children&’s classics provide kids with tales about values, morals, and virtue.This Little Apple Classics Spanish hardcover edition features:A beautifully designed hardcoverAbridged story written in Spanish for early readersIllustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles SantoreSmall size for little hands and durable hardcoverThe Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit:Makes a great gift for baby showers, spring holidays such as Easter, or birthdaysIs perfect for bedtime and family reading, or preschool lessonsA wonderful classic to add to family collectionsThe critically-acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore, has been celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children&’s stories, including The Night Before Christmas, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!
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Disabilities, Customs and cultures, Christianity
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You Are Extraordinary Educator's Guide is a companion to You Are Extraordinary by Craig and Samantha Johnson. This guide can…
be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for Kindergarten through 1st grade.
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Adventure stories, Christian fiction
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&“Jerel Law transports readers to a place where supernatural forces of good and evil collide. Young readers will be entertained…
and inspired . . . I heartily recommend it.&” —Robert Whitlow, bestselling author of the Tides of Truth seriesWhat if you could actually see angels and fallen angels engaging in battle—and you were expected to join the fight?It&’s been one year since Jonah Stone and his sister, Eliza, discovered that their mother is a nephilim, the product of a union between a human and a fallen angel, which makes them and their little brother, Jeremiah, quarterlings, or one-quarter angel. After embarking on an epic journey to rescue their mother and the other nephilim, who were kidnapped by fallen angels, the Stone kids have enjoyed a little peace and quiet.But when Jonah and Eliza are attacked by fallen angels at school, they learn that quarterlings all over the world are being targeted, and separating them from their parents is the only way to keep them safe. The kids undergo special training to help them discover their own unique angelic gifts, which come in handy when they embark on a mission to find a mysterious prophet who they believe holds the key to Abaddon's defeat in a massive battle between good and evil.Parents today are looking for fiction that makes Christianity and the Bible exciting for their kids. This series is the first Christian answer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, the Secret Series, and other middle grade series packed with adventure, action, and supernatural fights. But the message is solidly scriptural in that God alone is always in control."Son of Angels, Jonah Stone" series:Is perfect for middle grade readers ages 9-13 who love action, adventure, and faithMakes a great summer reading book, school goal, or homeschool book clubIs a Christian-based supernatural seriesMeets national education standardsContains a bonus chapter from Jerel Law&’s new book - Evan Miller Is Waking Down (available in eBook editions only)Don&’t miss the other books in the series:Spirit Fighter (Book 1)Fire Prophet (Book 2)Shadow Chaser (Book 3)Truth Runner (Book 4)&“Jerel Law has crafted a fantastic story that will leave every reader wanting more. Stop looking for the next great read in fantasy fiction for young readers—you&’ve found it!&” —Robert Liparulo, bestselling author of Dreamhouse Kings and The 13th Tribe
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Business and economics, Careers and job hunting
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This useful resource will help you gain a storehouse of sample interview answers that consistently highlight your ability in these…
areas.Employers today are using increasingly tough interview questions to evaluate candidates based on key competencies and determine how well they think on their feet. To stand out in these competency-based interviews, job seekers must be prepared with situation-specific examples and answers to questions that highlight their accomplishments, knowledge, and abilities--and clearly display how all three meet their potential employers&’ needs.In 201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions, you&’ll learn the five core competencies most interviewers are looking for:individual responsibility (decisiveness, independence, flexibility, career goals);managerial skills (leadership, delegation, strategic planning);motivational factors (ambition, initiative); analytical skills (problem solving, attention to detail);and people skills (teamwork, communication, customer service)Featuring fill-in-the-blank exercises and a plethora of traditional and quirky interview questions to help you prepare, this powerful book will help you get noticed by key players during the interview process--no matter what questions get thrown your way.
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General fiction
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The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be Educator's Guide is a companion to The World Needs Who You…
Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 1st-3rd.
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Christian fiction
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What special talent could two teenage boys possibly have that would enable them to help save their state capital? Frank…
and his brother, Tommy, team up with their friend and guide, Chris, to journey to the St. Marks Lighthouse on a mission to prevent the capture of Tallahassee. Adventure, surprises, and danger await these members of the Lighthouse Brigade as they forge their way through the backwoods of Florida. Their trust in people is tested when they encounter new acquaintances and old friends. The boys evade kidnapping plots, animal attacks, and confrontations with Union troops. A terrified Tommy is separated from the others. Lost, and hiding deep in Union territory, he fears he will never be found. Through it all, the boys are faithful to put their trust in God.
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General non-fiction, Parenting, Self help
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At least 100,000 boys and girls are bought and sold for sex in the U.S. each year by ordinary people…
from ALL walks of life. Some of these children are runaways-often foster children, some are forcefully abducted, and some are betrayed and sold by their own family members and acquaintances. Predators usually build a trusting relationship with vulnerable children over time by showering them with affection, gifts and attention. 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday, but only 1 in 3 will tell because they don&’t know it is wrong or they don&’t know who they can trust with their secret. If you think your five-year old will automatically tell you if someone touched their privates, think again. Predators instill fear and guilt into their victims to prevent them from telling.In this fast-paced world of drive-through food and finger-tip technology, we are in a hurry for everything and expect to get everything we want quickly. If our kids are in school, they spend more time with their teachers and friends than they do with us. When they are not in school there are other activities to attend including sports, music, parties, church, and so on. How much time do we actually carve out each day to spend just talking, listening, role modeling, playing with, and teaching our children how precious they are and how uniquely God designed them? Before we know it, they are grown, things may not have turned out how we hoped, and we may find ourselves wishing we had taken just a few extra minutes each day when they were small.This book is designed to sit and work through one activity at a time with your child for even 15 minutes each day as you speak using the prompts provided and listen to their hearts as they respond. Paper dolls are provided in the back of the book for children to personalize by coloring and building into characters that represent themselves, family members and others. They can be used in discussing specific real-life scenarios and developing plans together, as well as for therapy if a child has been abused, or just for fun.The epidemic of child sexual abuse and human trafficking all over the world can&’t be stopped by one individual, but it CAN be prevented in the small world around each of us by Raising PEARLS: Prepared, Empowered, Armored, Restored, Loved & Secure Children. One child at a time.
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Christianity
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Deepen your child's or tween's relationship with Jesus and build their faith as they read 365 daily devotions written as…
if Jesus is speaking directly to their hearts. Adapted from Sarah Young's bestselling book, this inspiring year-long devotional?has scripture and personal reflections that share Jesus' message of peace, for today and every day.Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions?for Kids focuses on the biblical promise of peace, which can be experienced at any time and in all circumstances. With peace-filled reminders from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect your children with Jesus, the One who meets them where they are. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader,?this devotional?will engage your children and tweens and help them find lifelong encouragement in Him.In Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids,?your 6- to 12-year-old child willFeel comforted by words of hope and encouragementBe reassured of Jesus' unending love for themReceive gentle guidance based on ScriptureRead scripture verses that strengthen their faithConnect with Jesus further as they reflect and meditate on God&’s WordWith versions of Jesus Calling for adults and kids, families can explore God's Word together as they discuss what they've read during their devotional times. With these much-loved devotions, children will spend time in the presence of the Savior and calm their minds and hearts with His love.Sarah Young has sold more than 40 million books worldwide. Some of her other children's books include?Jesus Calling: My First Bible StorybookJesus Calling: The Story of EasterJesus Calling: The Story of ChristmasSarah Young's children titles:Make a great Christmas, holiday, or baptism giftSupports kids and tweens as they grow into their faithIs a wonderful bible study, small group, or youth ministry resource
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Christianity, Religion
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The Wonder of Creation Educator's Guide is a companion to The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and…
Science by Louie Giglio. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 3rd-5th.
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Christian fiction
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The Gift That I Can Give Educator's Guide is a companion to The Gift That I Can Give by Kathie…
Lee Gifford. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for 1st grade.
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Business and economics, Self help
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Where do you want to be in one, three, or five years? Even small adjustments can bring about enormous results…
to your personal success.Where does that &“winning edge&” you&’ve heard so much about come from? How do some people seem to find success simply from waking up and getting out of bed? World-renowned performance expert Brian Tracy has spent decades studying uncommonly high achievers.Instead of finding commonalities such as Ivy League educations, gold-star connections, and a dash of blind luck, Tracy discovered that the keys to their success were more often small adjustments in outlook and behavior. In this easy-to-follow guide, Tracy lays out a simple, clear plan for anyone to be able to unlock their potential and find the success they previously thought was unattainable for them.In Personal Success, you will learn to:Change your mindset to attract opportunityBanish self-limited beliefsBuild your self-confidencePractice courage and taking risksSharpen your natural intuitionContinually upgrade your skills and more!Packed with simple but game-changing techniques, Personal Success is the answer you&’ve been searching for to gain that winning edge and turn your dreams into realities.
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Religious texts, Christianity
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A companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical CommentaryFinding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential…
to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths. These themes and ideas are often like precious gems: they lie beneath the surface and can only be discovered with some difficulty. While commentaries are useful for helping readers understand the content of a verse or chapter, they are not usually designed to help the reader to trace important subjects systematically within a given book a Scripture.The Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God's people. Volumes in this series:Written by top biblical scholarsFeature authors who wrote on the same book of the Bible for the Word Biblical Commentary seriesDistill deep and focused study on a biblical book into the most important themes and practical applications of themGive reader&’s an ability to see the "big picture" of a book of the Bible by understanding what topics and concerns were most important to the biblical writersHelp address pressing issues in the church today by showing readers see how the biblical writers approached similar issues in their dayIdeal for sermon preparation and for other teaching in the church Word Biblical Themes are an ideal resource for any reader who has used and benefited from the Word Biblical Commentary series, and will help pastors, bible teachers, and students as they seek to understand and apply God&’s word to their ministry and learning.
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Religious texts, Christianity
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A companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical CommentaryFinding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential…
to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths. These themes and ideas are often like precious gems: they lie beneath the surface and can only be discovered with some difficulty. While commentaries are useful for helping readers understand the content of a verse or chapter, they are not usually designed to help the reader to trace important subjects systematically within a given book a Scripture.The Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God's people. Volumes in this series:Written by top biblical scholarsFeature authors who wrote on the same book of the Bible for the Word Biblical Commentary seriesDistill deep and focused study on a biblical book into the most important themes and practical applications of themGive reader&’s an ability to see the "big picture" of a book of the Bible by understanding what topics and concerns were most important to the biblical writersHelp address pressing issues in the church today by showing readers see how the biblical writers approached similar issues in their dayIdeal for sermon preparation and for other teaching in the church Word Biblical Themes are an ideal resource for any reader who has used and benefited from the Word Biblical Commentary series, and will help pastors, bible teachers, and students as they seek to understand and apply God&’s word to their ministry and learning.
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Business and economics
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Drawing on twenty years of research on the most common positive and negative influencing techniques people use to get ahead,…
author Terry R. Bacon explains how influence works and how you can use it to lead effectively and reach any goal.We succeed when we&’re able to influence how others think, feel, and act: getting them to accept our point of view, follow our lead, join our cause, feel our excitement, or buy our products and services. By shedding light on how the act of influencing impacts our daily lives--even when we don&’t realize we (or others) are doing it--Elements of Influence offers the key to using this tool more consciously and effectively through adaptability, perceptiveness, and insight.Whether you&’re a business leader, frontline employee, entrepreneur, or stay-at-home parent, this universal resource teaches you:why people allow themselves to be influenced and why they resist;how to choose the right influencing approach in different situations;how to be influential without formal authority;and what it takes to achieve success in every kind of organization or professional role--even when working with those from other countries and cultures.Filled with tips, exercises, and practical applications, Elements of Influence shows how anyone can exert influence to achieve real results.
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Religious texts, Christianity
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A companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical CommentaryFinding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential…
to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths. These themes and ideas are often like precious gems: they lie beneath the surface and can only be discovered with some difficulty. While commentaries are useful for helping readers understand the content of a verse or chapter, they are not usually designed to help the reader to trace important subjects systematically within a given book a Scripture.The Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God's people. Volumes in this series:Written by top biblical scholarsFeature authors who wrote on the same book of the Bible for the Word Biblical Commentary seriesDistill deep and focused study on a biblical book into the most important themes and practical applications of themGive reader&’s an ability to see the "big picture" of a book of the Bible by understanding what topics and concerns were most important to the biblical writersHelp address pressing issues in the church today by showing readers see how the biblical writers approached similar issues in their dayIdeal for sermon preparation and for other teaching in the church Word Biblical Themes are an ideal resource for any reader who has used and benefited from the Word Biblical Commentary series, and will help pastors, bible teachers, and students as they seek to understand and apply God&’s word to their ministry and learning.
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Humourous fiction, Christian fiction
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Where'd My Giggle Go? Educator's Guide is a companion to Where'd My Giggle Go? by Max Lucado. This guide can…
be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 1st-3rd.
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Christian fiction
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Spring Day is Tilly&’s favorite day of the year when the magical park across the street transforms from a barren…
landscape into a beautiful garden within a single day. She, and her best friend, Macey, love to watch as each tree takes its turn to &‘spring-out&’ in its own unique way.Only one thing could mar Tilly&’s day, and that is the presence of grasshoppers. Unfortunately, Roger, who lives down the street, has them as pets. Roger&’s mum makes him release his them on Spring Day, right when Tilly is skipping along the footpath under his window. She freaks out when one lands on her, but Roger thinks this is funny. However, when Macey kills one of his pets, Roger is enraged, and so embarks on a mission of revenge. Throughout the day he tries to torment Tilly with the grasshoppers he re-captures, but his day goes from bad to worse as each of his poor choices result in unpleasant outcomes.Old Mai is an ancient tree who grows at the end of the park. Early in the morning she gifts Tilly with a special leaf. She also enlists the help of the Chime Maker to encourage Roger to change his mind about seeking revenge on the girls.When Roger gives up chasing the girls, he pays Old Mai a visit, and realizes she has killed two of his grasshoppers. His anger erupts against her, and he tries to destroy Tilly&’s leaf. An amusing altercation between Old Mai and Roger results in him learning this lesson; it is far better to forgive than to receive the reward of revenge.Old Mai is always the last tree in the park to spring-out. She puts on the Retell--a light-show of events that have happened in the park throughout the year. The last scene is of Tilly holding up a small glowing plant. As Old Mai dims her leaves and darkness descends, she releases small edible tufts into the air. While adults and children catch and eat the tufts, Tilly searches for her leaf. As she reaches up to touch the tuft that is still attached to it, time stands still.The Tuftling sprouts while Tilly watches on, but then it comes under attack from of a huge, nasty-looking grasshopper. Tilly freaks out and tries to get help but no-one can save the Tuftling because they are all suspended in time. Despite her fear, she decides to save the Tuftling herself. An epic battle ensues, resulting in Tilly triumphing over the grasshopper, and her fear.The Chime Maker--the only other person not suspended in time--explains the circumstances surrounding the sprouting of the Tuftling and why Old Mai chose to help Tilly overcome her fear in this way. Time resumes as Tilly receives the Tuftling into her care and then she rehearses the tale of the Tuftling to the townsfolk.Once home, Tilly looks out her window and admires the brilliantly lit park. A grasshopper lands on her window sill, and she flicks it away with her finger, vowing she will never to be afraid of them again.The story ends with the Chime Maker discussing the day&’s events with Old Mai, and planning for the day of the Melody Pod Fall.