Meet Calico -- a fluffy, puffy, itty-bitty kitten who can't wait to discover the world around her. Follow Calico as she jumps, climbs, and frolics her way through a very adventurous day!
It seemed like a simple job—guide Josh and Sarah to Bow Ridge to live with their aunt until they reached their 18th birthday. It was what their aunt Rebecca wanted, and the best choice Calico Ramsey thought he could make. But someone wants them dead, which makes no sense to Calico. Neither do the feelings aroused by the nearness of the handsome young man from Chicago—feelings that seem to be returned.
The book is Christian, historical fiction & 12 chapters in length. It contains: ** a forward to parents ** appendices with extensive chapter vocabulary lists ** appendices with lessons for readers ** Introductions for both children & parents are as follows: Children: Would you like to surprise your teacher and parents with all the big words you are learning to read? Well, hop aboard Calicos feet and take a trip back in time to meet Jesus! Grab your imagination, and jump inside these word-paintings! Experience the loyal friendships and adventures that Calico and his buddies have in their exciting journey. Come with Calico, and discover how a loving God can make a messenger out of a tiny creature. Meet funny friends in their nature habitats. Some of them even become a secret audience to miracles! What are you waiting for? Calico is aflutter to tell you his wonderful story! Parents: This story has been designed to enhance a childs faith in their friendly Savior, and interest them in the God of Creation. Advanced vocabulary is integrated throughout the text. Its purpose is to increase reading development, use words to build pictures in the imagination, & provide detailed concentration upon the storys events. Educationalappendices assist teachers, librarians, and homeschoolers in developing analytical and creative thinking levels. Combining spiritual development with academic advancement are overall goals which the author has endeavored to achieve.
This Calico and Patch book is entertaining and educational for children of all ages. The book includes a descriptive story introduction called Just Like Me, as well as a short story called Big Adventure. The stories are family-based, humorous and emotional, and always teach about values, included in this book: belonging, family, gratitude, and safety. There is good use of new vocabulary words, so allow your child to read aloud also. Learn to speak by reading and talking.
Calico, a cat, always seems to get into trouble, from spilling her milk to crushing the flowers in the garden, but Mama reminds Calico what really matters.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball… “Grisham knocks it out of the park.”—The Washington Post It’s the summer of 1973, and Joe Castle is the boy wonder of baseball, the greatest rookie anyone has ever seen. The kid from Calico Rock, Arkansas, dazzles Chicago Cubs fans as he hits home run after home run, politely tipping his hat to the crowd as he shatters all rookie records. Calico Joe quickly becomes the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a hard-partying and hard-throwing New York Mets pitcher. On the day that Warren Tracey finally faces Calico Joe, Paul is in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his dad. Then Warren throws a fastball that will change their lives forever. Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!