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Whose Am I? /¿De quién soy? shares true life experiences about adoption, redemption, and finding our true identity in Christ, while…
providing opportunities to ask questions and engage in conversations that are often difficult for families to address.In Whose Am I? we meet two characters whose lives are intertwined due to a strong bond formed by their adoption stories: Darly, a pre-adolescent girl with a thousand questions and feelings surrounding her story, and Jackie, her mentor and good friend, who has a beautiful and powerful testimony to share with her. Throughout their interaction, we learn that Jackie was abandoned in a dump and miraculously found by a missionary nurse who took her in an orphanage, which is contacted by a foreign couple wishing to adopt.Whose Am I? is perfect for:Adopted or foster childrenParents of adoptive or foster childrenParents hoping to adoptChildren wanting to understand adoptionStructured in six sections to be read between parents and children, this book features:Bilingual text (English and Spanish)Illustrations by Aixa de López, speaker, author, illustrator and… Darly&’s mom!Reflections and prayersWhose Am I? /¿De quién soy?Whose Am I? /¿De quién soy? comparte experiencias vitales reales sobre la adopción, la redención y la búsqueda de nuestra verdadera identidad en Cristo, al tiempo que ofrece oportunidades para formular preguntas y entablar conversaciones que a menudo resultan difíciles de abordar para las familias.Darly se miró al espejo y se preguntó: &“Realmente, ¿de quién soy?&”. Había muchas cosas que no sabía sobre su propia historia. Cada vez que pensaba en su vida, le parecía un rompecabezas con piezas que faltaban. Ella añoraba conocer y comprender todos los detalles de los primeros días y años de su vida. Deseaba que alguien pudiera contarle la historia completa.En ¿De quién soy? conocemos a dos personajes cuyas vidas están entrelazadas debido a un fuerte vínculo formado por sus historias de adopción: Darly, una niña preadolescente con mil preguntas y sentimientos que rodean su historia, y Jackie, su mentora y buena amiga, que tiene un testimonio hermoso y poderoso que compartir con ella. A lo largo de su interacción nos enteramos de que Jackie fue abandonada en un basurero, donde milagrosamente una enfermera misionera la encontró y la llevó a un orfanato, el cual fue contactado por una pareja extranjera que deseaba adoptar.¿De quién soy? Es perfecto para:Hijos adoptados o de acogidaPadres de hijos adoptivos o acogidosPadres que esperan adoptarNiños que quieren comprender la adopciónEstructurado en seis secciones para ser leído entre padres e hijos, este libro incluye:Texto bilingüe (inglés y español)Ilustraciones de Aixa de López, conferencista, oradora, ilustradora… ¡y mamá de Darly!Reflexiones y oracionesJackie y Aixa, ambas voluntarias de la Alianza Cristiana para los Huérfanos en Latinoamérica, sueñan con muchas más historias de personas que tuvieron orígenes difíciles y han sido redimidas, mientras ayudan a más niños, jóvenes y padres a caminar con gozo y verdad en medio del quebranto y la belleza de la adopción.The Awesome Autistic Guide to Other Humans: Relationships with Friends and Family (Awesome Guides for Amazing Autistic Kids)
By Yenn Purkis, Tanya Masterman. 2024
Let's face it, other humans can be difficult to understand sometimes!There is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a…
tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about friendships, improving relationships with your family members, and how to deal with disagreements that can arise with the people in your life.Answering the difficult questions like 'What makes a good friend?' and 'Why do adults tell me to do things?' this book gives you helpful tips, tricks, and advice you need to help you understand other humans whilst staying true to your own awesome autistic self!« La Princesse Et Le Dauphin »
By Dan Alatorre. 2015
Livre amusant illustré d’images attractives pour les jeunes lecteurs, « La Princesse et le Dauphin » raconte l’histoire d’une jeune princesse qui…
a perdu, quelque part, dans le château, sa peluche qui lui tenait tant à cœur ! A l’aide de ses parents (le roi et la reine) ainsi que du chien de famille, ils se mettent aussitôt à sa recherche. Ce livre souligne l’importance de la persévérance ainsi que l’ingéniosité et la collaboration. Votre petite princesse, qui égare ses jouets, en vit non seulement l’expérience mais aussi en tire une belle leçon sur la responsabilité ! Idéal pour les parents à lire aux tous petits ou aux enfants un peu plus âgés à lire aux parents !The Life of Jesus (DK Bibles and Bible Guides)
By Sally Grindley. 2022
Discover the events in the life of Jesus, and how his message reached so many people.Discover facts and stories about…
Jesus of Nazareth, son of God, from his birth in the Bethlehem stable to his crucifixion, death, and miraculous resurrection. What was he like as a boy, how did he start to preach, and what are the meanings of his parables, such as the Good Samaritan? How did he feed five thousand and calm storms? All major events of his life are told in 26 stories, revealing how Jesus&’s message reached many people through his teaching, healing, forgiveness, and miracles. Using the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as reference, this is a child-friendly introduction to the message of the Bible&’s New Testament.Engaging illustrations accompany each story, making it perfect for children to read and look at by themselves, or for reading aloud or together with parents or grandparents.DK Life Stories: Gandhi (DK Life Stories)
By Diane Bailey. 2019
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring life story of Mohandas Gandhi, whose teachings of compassion and non-violence helped to…
win his country's freedom.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or "great soul," by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds, which still resonate worldwide today. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.