Dona Flor
Dona Flor

Author: Pat Mora

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2013-06-26

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0385376146

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Doña Flor is a giant woman who lives in a puebla with lots of families. She loves her neighbors–she lets the children use her flowers for trumpets, and the families use her leftover tortillas for rafts. So when a huge puma is terrifying the village, of course Flor is the one to investigate. Featuring Spanish words and phrases throughout, as well as a glossary, Pat Mora’s story, along with Raúl Colón’s glorious artwork, makes this a treat for any reader, tall or small. Award-winning author Pat Mora’s previous book with Raúl Colón, Tomás and the Library Lady, received the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award, an IRA Teacher’s Choice Award, a Skipping Stones Award, and was also named a Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List title and an Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature commended title. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

One Big Heart
One Big Heart

Author: Linsey Davis

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0310767660

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis brings us a culture-rich picture book proudly showcasing the beauty of diversity while also celebrating the wonderful things we have in common. From skin, hair, and eyes in a multitude of colors to different personalities and interests, One Big Heart reminds us that God gave us all special traits and characteristics that make us uniquely ourselves. And yet he’s made us more alike than different, giving us many things in common–like sharing fun and laughter on the playground, a sense of curiosity, big feelings, and so much more! One Big Heart is: A multiethnic, multicultural, multiracial children’s picture book that recognizes our unique differences while also celebrating how alike we are An inspiring story of inclusion, connection and acceptance Written from a Christian worldview Combining lyrical rhymes and Lucy Fleming’s whimsical art, this inspiring story is the perfect read-aloud book for kids ages 4-8 and a welcome gift for: Parents and grandparents Teachers School librarians Get ready to celebrate all our similarities and our differences! This diverse picture book—drenched in color and full of laughter and fun—will show us how. Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books and audio products from award-winning author Linsey Davis: The Smallest Spot of a Dot The World Is Awake How High is Heaven? Stay This Way Forever The Linsey Davis Children’s Audio Collection

A Great Big Heart
A Great Big Heart

Author: Wylinda Williams

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2017-03-20

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1480835544

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Do you know someone who is always there for others? Who helps them get what they need most and asks nothing in return? If you do, youre lucky. Also lucky are the animals and people the old woman helps in author Wylinda Williams A Great Big Heart. In this beautifully illustrated childrens book, the woman helps a sailor with a boat and a cow with no spots, among others. But what happens when the old woman needs help? Who is there for her? In A Great Big Heart, young readers get to experience the womans journey of generosity and learn the value of giving and showing kindness to others. This story uses fun characters to teach the biblical principle that when seeds of kindness are sown, it is only a matter of time before goodness returns.

My Uncle Martin's Big Heart
My Uncle Martin's Big Heart

Author: Angela Farris Watkins

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-12-22

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1647004470

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A moving portrait of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. from his niece My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart is a story about love: love between a young girl and her uncle, and all the love she sees her uncle share—with his family members, with his church congregation, and with all people. In this inspiring narrative about Martin Luther King Jr.—told by his niece—young readers will discover the story of the man behind the civil rights hero and activist, one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. As Angela Farris Watkins, PhD, introduces children to her uncle, she presents them with a rare glimpse into his life at home, including special family moments. What unfolds is a story of character and service to God, family, and humankind, and of how one man’s extraordinary love changed the history of the United States and the world.

Little Legs, Big Heart
Little Legs, Big Heart

Author: Kristen E. DeAndrade

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2019-01-26

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1982218983

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

For author Kristen DeAndrade, it doesn’t matter how long your legs are. You can only take one step at a time. Born with achondroplasia, dwarfism, she chronicles her personal journey of facing challenges and breaking barriers in Little Legs, Big Heart. Through diary entries from her childhood journal, combined with a humorously, honest narrative, she shares her sheer determination growing up in the face of adversity and undergoing multiple medical procedures, including extended limb lengthening, which she opted to brave at the age of twelve. Narrating both the physical and emotional challenges, DeAndrade offers a look at her strength in facing her challenges head on in a story filled with both integrity and interminable sass. Little Legs, Big Heart journeys through tears, laughter, devastation, and hope as it tells about a girl on a mission to find her identity. It gives a new perspective on life’s challenges and shows the world how to meet the varied demands of life with grit and grace.

The Small Town with a Big Heart
The Small Town with a Big Heart

Author: Jill Gause Davis

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2006-06-07

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1467074705

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In an era of suspicion and of terrorism, it is refreshing to know people REALLY do help people. My husband was from St. Augustine, Florida. During his six months' battle with stomach cancer, our family of four was financially and emotionally supported 100% by the townspeople. $5, $10 and $20s arrived in get-well cards for one full year. The miracles of giving were astounding. No bills went unpaid, no meals were forgotten, boxes of paper goods arrived, holiday gifts and decorations were donated, firewood delivered, our home was painted, the giving was extraordinary...from the hearts of caring kind people. A whole town helped our family survive through sickness and the subsequent death of my beloved husband and young father to our sons.

Bunny with a Big Heart
Bunny with a Big Heart

Author: Zoe Waring

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books

Published: 2022-03

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781454943518

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Meet Bunny, a little bunny with a big heart who spreads sparkly, springtime happiness around the forest! Bunny wakes up one more morning with a warm, sparkly feeling in her tummy. What could it be? Is she taller? Is she hungry? Maybe she's feeling happy! With the Spring Fair fast approaching, Bunny decides to spread the joy by helping her woodland friends. She makes decorations with Froggy, carries Mrs. Duck's baking supplies, and plants flowers with Mole. But her to-do list soon becomes too much to do! Will Bunny's friends help her when she needs it the most? A heartwarming story about friendship, community, teamwork--and above all, sparkles!

Getting to the Heart of Complimenting
Getting to the Heart of Complimenting

Author: Anne Paluszny

Publisher:

Published: 2009-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780980195842

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Takes readers step by step through the process of giving and receiving compliments, and highlights the importance of having a great big heart.

I Am the Big Heart
I Am the Big Heart

Author: Sarah Venart

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781771315364

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

THE BIG HEART.Epiphany --Attenborough --Walk to School --The Chauffeur --The Midwife Advises Me --This Strange Thing Happened the Day You Were Born --The Difficult Ones --Origami --Fox's Sleep --Murmuration Digression --On the Resourcefulness of Others --All Hands on Deck --STILL FULL OF ARROWS.The Widening --Albert County Breeder --A White Tent Goes Up --Troy --What Are You Waiting For? --The Heart Speaks --I Believe You Still Have My Key --Sonnet in Waiting Room --Against Confession --How It Worked --Falling in Love --Octopus Laser --Stun Guns --FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS.Then --The Rising Action --Wild Exile --At the Foundling Home --Back to the Land --Lambing Season --Wedding in Rimouski --Juice --The Dress --It Comes Back --Denouement --Flowers for All Occasions --The Falling Action --The News --Mink Attack --You Can't Take It with You --As a Pigeon in Its Dovecote --The Art of Waiting --The End --The Saving of Things --THE HEIRESS.On Being a Sculptor --Room 317, Chateau de Champlain --A Visitation --Tell Me What to Do --The Heiress --Fox's Sleep Revisited --Woolf Digression --Chance Harbour --Nor Do I Want To --Valentine --JOY IN THE CLOISTERS.Overheard at the Sports Centre --The Residency --Blanche --You Bring It Home with You --Supper Hour --The Standstill --Killing the Dream --In the Figurative Barn --When in Pompeii --The Row House --Domestic Scene --Darling Citizen --Joy in the Cloisters.