Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God.

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.

There are three rules in the neighborhood: Don't cry ; Don't snitch ; Get revenge. Will takes his dead brother Shawn's gun, and gets in the elevator on the 7th floor. As the elevator stops on each floor, someone connected to Shawn gets on. Someone already dead. Dead by teenage gun violence. And each has something to share with Will.

Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this book encourages positive behavior as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.

"You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule containswisdom...

"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.

Handsome Ebenezer Tweezer has lived comfortably for nearly 512 years by feeding the magical beast in his mansion's attic whatever it wants, but when the beast demands a child, they are not prepared for Bethany.

Explains what phone manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. Learn how to use your manners in different places and occasions with this helpful set of books. Simple text uses everyday situations to illustrate what good manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. A quick quiz and fun illustrations are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a...

On a family vacation, a young girl shows bravery by trying new experiences, including surfing, horseback riding, and hiking.

Explains what family manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. Learn how to use your manners in different places and occasions with this helpful set of books. Simple text uses everyday situations to illustrate what good manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used. A quick quiz and fun illustrations are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a...