Winner, 2018 Gwen P. Reichert Gold Medal for Children's Literature, Florida Book Award Meili, who is six years old and adopted from China, learns that her parents are going to adopt a baby from Haiti. She's not happy. Why do they need a new baby? Their family is just right as it is. As Meili learns more about her new sibling and the importance of being a big sister, will she realize that a new addition can be just right for their family too?
Rosie, a young red squirrel, finds herself overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caring for her baby. Come along with her as she depends on the love of a great white owl who guides her through a journey of placing her baby with another family. In the end, see how her love and determination prevail.
At the heart of Making Play Just Right: Unleashing the Power of Play in Occupational Therapy is the belief that the most effective way to ensure pediatric occupational therapy is through incorporating play. The Second Edition is a unique resource on pediatric activity and therapy analysis for occupational therapists and students. This text provides the background, history, evidence, and general knowledge needed to use a playful approach to pediatric occupational therapy, as well as the specific examples and recommendations needed to help therapists adopt these strategies.
I Fit IN Just Right! From grandma, to papaw, to aunties and cousins. This beautifully illustrated children's book will have your child wanting to know more about their family tree and where they belong in their own families. The delightful rhymes and illustrations help to bring to life the bonds and pride of the African-American family. Designed to show how we all "fit" in our family, this African-American children's book takes you through the familial relationships of this young boy as he sees all the ways he belongs with his beautiful group of loved ones. In this vividly illustrated, warm fuzzy of a book, come alongside this growing boy as he looks at all the prepositional ways he "fits" in his circle. This rhyming book explores both his father's (paternal) and mother's (maternal) side of the family as he grows from birth to adolescence. Designed for any diverse classroom to open discussion on community, family and belonging. For any boy or girl seeking to learn about family, they can find themselves in the illustrations and in the words. Come celebrate with this growing boy as he reflects on how he fits in JUST RIGHT!
A story about adoption in simple terms to help explain what adoption is to children. The main character, Becky, is part of a warm family and learns about the adoption process. Written and illustrated to be simple and charming so that adoption comes across to young readers in a positive light.
Eighteen-year-old Jonathan Aubrey, a scarred loner, escapes at will into other worlds of his making, but suddenly the world in which a popular girl is his long-term girlfriend is intersecting reality in startling ways.
Barbara Bice has a story that needs to be told. On top of that, she has an amazing gift in telling it. Just Right is a realistic and inspirational book about one of the great battles in our country and in most of our families . . . drug addiction. In Just Right, Barbara will walk you through her husband Ed's descent into addiction and her battle to save him, her marriage, and her family. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will learn. You will learn about addiction, how to confront it, and how, by the grace of God, to overcome it. Truly, it is a story that needs to be told and a story you need to read. I have seen firsthand how this story has changed lives. You or your loved one may be the next. When you come to the end of this book, you too will say, "It is JUST RIGHT!" Buddy Bell Senior Minister Landmark Church Montgomery, AL After many years of tears, turmoil, and tattered dreams caused by drug addiction, Ed and Barbara's prison turned to passion, their conflicts turned to commitment, and Barbara's unforgiveness turned to forgiveness. Just Right is a true testimony of faith and hope. Though the road from addiction to redemption was paved with much loss and heartache, God has truly taken what Satan meant for evil and used it to His glory. The words jumped off the page when Barbara said, "I wouldn't take 'nothin' for my journey now." Oh, to have her faith! Al Millergren, Ph.D. Marriage and Family Studies Children and Family Minister Montgomery, Alabama
This delightful children's book is all about finding a Just Right moment. Mazz-Mazz-razz-ma-tazz, the Northwest wind, also known as Mazz, loves to blow cold winds. But when people want a warm spring wind, his aunt, Sara-Tara-Clara-Farrah, the Southwest wind, or Sara for short, hears the people's wishes and sings to Mazz while blowing a soft spring wind. The Northwest wind and the Southwest wind combine to create a "just right" moment for everyone to enjoy. And that's how the weather turns Just Right! We all wish for moments to be "just right." Do we enjoy them? Are we grateful, or do we move on too quickly?
