Emma and Sophia discover the answer to this question in this fun and impactful children's book. This is a book adults will love reading over and over again as the message brings hope to those of any age. It's a perfect way to end the day and a gift appropriate for any occasion. The book includes discussion questions and a memory verse at the end.
Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway. purple mountains' majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz... What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here's the true story of an inventor who so loved nature's vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children - in a bright green box for only a nickel With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world's most enduring, best-loved childhood toys - empowering children to dream in COLOR
An inspiring story of a remarkable man who never let life's challenges get the better of him. Captain Walia's book reminds us that human endeavour is limitless and shall always triumph over adversity. Gul Panag Actor and an Activist Rakesh, it has been a great honour to read your life journey. You have so beautifully beaded words of emotion, humour and conviction to give the readers an experience that will last for a lifetime. Taking baby steps from a lonely, uncared child to making long leaps as a man of wisdom and success, you have always raised the bar for yourself, which are the true qualities of a great leader and a wise teacher. Congratulations for the hard work and dedication in writing this beautiful book, which I am sure, will most definitely, touch the hearts of many. Dr Ranie K Nagra RAc, MBA, MSc, PHD Entrepreneur and Author, Vancouver Island, Canada Capt Rakesh Walia's autobiography Broken Crayons Can Still Colour is a highly motivating book and a must-read for the youth who dare to dream big. An extremely absorbing and gripping narrative of his personal life, the book was difficult to put down once I started reading it. Captain, as he is fondly called, has an amazing personality and a pleasant demeanour with no trace of his traumatic childhood experiences. He joined Matrix in December 2006 and has been an asset to Matrix - one that I have come to greatly value. Maj Gen M S Dugal, VrC Chairman, Matrix Cellular (International) Services Ltd
Having addictive genes can make life tricky for anyone. Being a major Hip-Hop artist- a self proclaimed rock star, being married to a woman whose investment firm made the Forbes list- while battling an ongoing struggle with pills, alcohol, and various allegations and attacks in the media- is downright exhausting.Devin does everything in his power to try to keep it together for the sake of his family, but often he falls short in his ambitious efforts. Where he falls short, Ashlon picks up his slack; and as a team, they work together to keep their family unit intact through the multiple threats that attack their strength.The mother of his child is in a difficult space as well. It's not easy being the baby mama of a famous artist, and despite their best efforts, communication is a constant task since they're both trying to explain worlds to each other that the other person doesn't live in.One of David Weaver's most personal and soul-clenching books ever. A tear-dropping, breath-taking classic that will go down as one of the most unforgettable stories ever written.
Yellow hates Red, so does Green, and no one likes Orange! Can these crayons quit arguing and learn to cooperate? Shane DeRolf's deceptively simple poem celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity. In combination with Michael Letzig's vibrant illustrations, young readers will understand that when we all work together, the results are much more colorful and interesting.
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. Red is a rainbow color. Green sits next to blue. Yellow, orange, violet, indigo, They are rainbow colors, too, but My color is black . . . And there’s no BLACK in rainbows. From the wheels of a bicycle to the robe on Thurgood Marshall's back, Black surrounds our lives. It is a color to simply describe some of our favorite things, but it also evokes a deeper sentiment about the incredible people who helped change the world and a community that continues to grow and thrive. Stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree and Coretta Scott King Award winner Ekua Holmes, Black Is a Rainbow Color is a sweeping celebration told through debut author Angela Joy’s rhythmically captivating and unforgettable words. An ALSC Notable Children's Book 2021 An NCTE 2021 Notable Poetry Book A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the NCSS/CBC A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020 A Washington Post Best Book of 2020 A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year A 2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Honoree
Sexually abused and broken by the decisions of those meant to care for her, Santoria had a few life-altering decisions to make of her own. None, however, would be more important than the first. The Broken Crayon is a self-help book wrapped up in a memoir about Santoria's journey from child molestation to college graduation. Each chapter begins with a story and ends with a lesson. All together, they will inspire you to: Identify the source of your brokenness, exploit it for your own good, and forgive those involved in it, including yourself. Whether you are fifteen or fifty, if you are ready to come face to face with your own childhood trauma, then this book is for you. If you are not, buy the book anyways. Give it to that friend or relative you keep telling yourself needs it more than you... at least until your own pain demands to be felt.
Being a good mom isn't about doing everything right to create a set of perfect trophy children--though every mom has felt the pressure to do just that and to do it all on her own. To ask for help feels like defeat. Yet when we try to do it all by our own strength, we end up depleted, lonely, and ineffective. Heather MacFadyen wants you to know that you are not meant to go it alone. Sharing her most vulnerable, hard mom moments, she shows how moms can be empowered by God, supported by others, and connected with their children. With encouragement and insight, she helps you foster the key relationships you need to be the mom you want to be. Whether you work or stay home, whether you have teenagers or babes in arms, you'll find here a compassionate friend who wants the best--not just for your kids but for you.
There are countless people in the United States and all over the world who suffer from the scars and pain of a horrendous childhood. From the dysfunctional family environment, to the absence of a father figure, to the presence of an abusive parent, to molestation and rape; far too many adults still live the agony of their past. A Broken Crayon Still Colors: How to Live God's Will for Your Life in Spite of Your Past, is a ray of sunshine and hope for everyone who struggles to shake loose the stranglehold of a dreadful or brutal childhood. Written by Jerrine Saunders, the book, based on her life, takes the reader step-by-step on a journey of self-discovery to the realization of who they are, whose they are and what they are in Jesus Christ. Packed with Bible verses, A Broken Crayon Still Colors helps readers relate Holy Scripture directly to the negative situations of their youth. Finally, the book guides the reader to realize the ultimate truth; that they are the pure and holy righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ and absolutely nothing can change that!
Learning colours is fun in this entertaining book from the creators of the #1 New York Times Bestsellers, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.
