Finn is nine today. He is about to be given a special present by his Gran. He is hoping its the new flashy digital watch he had been telling Gran to get him. But instead, she gives him an empty old wooden box. 'Weird', thinks Finn. But Finn will soon discover, that this 'birthday box' will magically take him on an unexpected journey of discovery. It's going to be an exciting, surprising and unpredictable journey. And along the way Finn will come to recognise and appreciate the value of friendship, family and a lot about himself! Plus it will bring him closer to his wannabe best friend in school, Nia. An action packed and character driven story told over three books. At the heart of the book is the key friendship between a nine year old boy and a nine year old girl. It all starts here; Finn is nine today.
Children young and old will delight in the artistic splendor of this illustrated nonfiction tale about artist Joseph Cornell, from celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter. Joseph Cornell loved to draw and paint and collect things. With these drawings and paintings and collected treasures, he made marvelous shadowboxes—wonderlands covered in glass. And who did he most like to share them with? Children, of course. For they noticed all the details and took in all the magic Mr. Cornell had created. In this inspiring nonfiction picture book, Jeanette Winter has painted a moving portrait of a New York artist who always felt his work was best understood by children.
What if you could see everyone else’s dreams? Sara Barnes has just discovered that she can. And this gift – or curse – will lead her on an extraordinary journey. Follow Sara as her newfound ability leads her into adventures she never imagined. She will hunt down a serial killer, investigate a plot to murder one of her teachers, unravel a conspiracy between a mobster and a corrupt politician and face off against her nemesis: a woman who shares her talent, but uses it to destroy lives rather than save them. And Sara will have to manage all that while finishing college, becoming a doctor and falling in love, too. Here are the first five books of the Dream Doctor Mysteries, along with bonus material created especially for this collection. Included in this set are DREAM STUDENT, DREAM DOCTOR, DREAM CHILD, DREAM FAMILY and WAKING DREAM. In addition, you’ll find the short story BETTY & HOWARD’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE starring Sara’s parents. But most of all, when you open this box of dreams, you’ll find romance, suspense, humor and plenty of heart…
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Refreshingly honest, fast-paced, and full of humor, The List is full of practical advice and inspiration that will help you achieve your goals. Already an international bestseller, the book began as a list of 10 things the author wanted to accomplish in 400 days. He posted the list on his blog and asked for help—and within 24 hours was overwhelmed by responses. The key idea is as simple as it is powerful—let others know about your dreams and they will help you achieve them. Why do some people succeed where others fail? What makes some push past their financial hardships while others lag behind? What is holding you back? Yuval Abramovitz provides thought-provoking true stories, tips, insights, and techniques to show readers how to move past roadblocks, ask and receive help, and reach even the loftiest of goals. The List is filled with exercises and prompts for lists that help you make your dreams a reality. The author’s journey—from writing his first list in a wheelchair to becoming a well-known author, cultural reporter, actor, and media personality—and the stories of people around the world using his method to achieve success prove that this is a motivational book that truly works.
Sometimes life brings you at a crossroad, where you have no choice but to live every day as if it was your last one. Naina was at such a crossroad! An orphan, she did not have much to look forward to in life, until she fell in love. Love gave her wings and she started to fly, only to come crashing down as the wind beneath her wings turned into a storm. She tries putting an end to her now wretched existence, but fate has some other plans for her. She comes to know that she has limited time to live and decides to start living everyday instead of merely surviving. She lives every moment without worrying about the future she does not have or the past that could not be undone. She falls in love once again, this time with life! Will fate respect her fortitude?
If you''re interested in purchasing the audio CD of the story and songs from the book, A Snowflake Dream, contact the author, Christine, at [email protected]. The price for each CD is $10 plus shipping. Have you ever wished that a magic wand could make your dreams come true? Have you ever wondered "where snowflakes live, what they think or if they giggle?" Share a young girl?s imaginative dream journey, as she seeks to find answers to these and other wondering questions in the heartwarming story of . . . A Snowflake Dream It is the eve of Hannah?s 7th birthday and still her special dream has not come true. After a lonely discouraging first day at her new school in the north, Hannah falls asleep and dreams of taking a mysterious journey to a glistening ice-kingdom, where whimsical snow-crystal characters inspire her to keep believing and lead her to discover the magic of snowflakes and dreams! Following the story, children will learn more about snowflakes, share a special lesson on signing with Hannah''''s new deaf friend, Miguel and enjoy an inspiring collection of children?s special dreams and wishes for the world! Children are then invited to share their own dreams remembering that . . . "dreams may only come true for those who dare to imagine, dream and believe." "A delightful book & lovely C.D. of story & songs . . . all with an uplifting message for children of all ages!" Pat Fuhs, Children?s Editorial Specialist "Children will thoroughly enjoy this unique shimmering winter tale and the inspiring snowflake/ dream activity journal that follows!" Victoria Burns Taylor, Easton, Ma. *A portion of the proceeds from this book will help benefit: Icoda . . . International center on deafness & the arts, Northbrook, IL Mercy Home for boys and girls, Chicago, IL The Satellite Happiness Clubs, Chicago & Wheeling IL
Born two months premature in Sual, Pangasinan, Rosario Wilson became the latest addition to a superstitious family. Smaller and more sickly than others her age, Rosario bravely embarked on a challenging life journey that would one day cause her to realize that no matter what the income or social background, every human being has the ability to dream. In her compelling memoir, Rosario reveals how she learned to have faith in herself in order to achieve her dreams. Rosario begins with her childhood in the Philippines, providing a captivating glimpse into what life was like for a young girl whose mother worked several jobs in order to make ends meet. From working in rice fields to serving as a live-in maid, her mother's example soon taught Rosario how to survive even when life seemed unfair. As Rosario details her journey into young adulthood and how she grew to love a man who had much to learn, she reveals how patience and wisdom eventually led her to attain the life she had always imagined for herself. This true story of one woman's journey through life shares an inspiring message that the size of a person never need limit the size of a dream.
In this “vividly written” novel, an architect returns to her childhood home on the coast of Maine—where startling family secrets come out of the woodwork (Kirkus). Gina Gilbert has designed an ideal life for herself in San Francisco. But when a car accident takes her parents’ lives, she finds herself drawn back to the New England home where she was raised. Facing grief and painful memories of the past, Gina turn to her skills as an architect—dissecting her old home, and the generations of secrets it conceals. The Gilbert family’s story unfolds room by room: from the darkroom where Gina’s gentle but passive father ran his photography business to the kitchen where her volatile mother toiled under the weight of dashed dreams. But when Gina and her sister Cassie discover that a trove of historically significant letters have gone missing, long-buried truths are revealed, and family myths begin to unravel. To find the healing she needs, Gina must search the recesses of her heart, and reawaken her understanding of what makes a house a home.
