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  Letters to a Young Poet

  Rainer Maria Rilke

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  Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke is a timeless collection of ten letters written between 1902 and 1908 by the Austrian poet to a young aspiring writer named Franz Xaver Kappus. In these deeply reflective and profoundly personal letters, Rilke offers wisdom, guidance, and encouragement about the creative process, the nature of art, solitude, love, and the inner life of an artist. 
  Rather than giving technical advice about writing, Rilke urges Kappus to look inward—to trust his own instincts and emotions as the true source of creativity. He emphasizes patience, self-discovery, and the acceptance of uncertainty as essential elements of an artist’s path. The letters explore universal themes such as loneliness, beauty, the struggles of artistic creation, and the necessity of living a full and contemplative life. 
  More than a correspondence between a poet and his protégé, Letters to a Young Poet serves as a philosophical and spiritual guide for anyone seeking meaning, authenticity, and creative fulfillment. It remains one of the most beloved works of modern literature, celebrated for its lyrical prose and timeless insight into the human condition.

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  Chronicles of Wonder - The...

  Leah Boden

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  Chronicles of Wonder tells the story of the imaginative boy born in Ireland who loved books and poetry and grew himself to be a famous teacher and writer. But before he penned The Space Trilogy or The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis found friends in other stories, including tales from Beatrix Potter, The Wind and the Willows, Phantastes by George MacDonald, and The Pilgrim’s Progress.In this fictionalized biography, author Leah Boden intertwines the life of Lewis—or as his friends knew him, “Jack”—with literary works that impacted him. From Shakespeare to his close friend Tolkien, each chapter takes you through the life of Jack and the works that steadied and guided him.Readers travel through Jack’s boarding school days, The Great War, and his professorship at Oxford. They learn when Jack came to trust in Jesus and how he then became a voice for the Christian world. As each chapter unfolds, young readers are encouraged by the creativity, wisdom, and humility of Jack, while gaining an appreciation for the heart shaping power of books.

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  If We Were Gone - Imagining the...

  John Coy

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  Water, air, sunlight, plants . . . we need these elements to live in this world. But does the world need us? And what would happen to the world if humans were gone? This is the premise of a thought-provoking picture book from John Coy. His insightful text explores how nature would reclaim the planet, accompanied by Natalie Capannelli's gorgeous watercolor illustrations. Back matter gives further context and discusses what kids (and all of us) can do to truly help our planet.

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  Anselm of Canterbury

  Simonetta Carr

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  Anselm is probably the greatest theologian who lived during the time between Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas. His compelling yearning to know and love God as He is revealed to us in Scriptures shaped his life and permeates all of his writings. He found the greatest joy in communion with God, but was thrusted into the difficult political scene of the 11th-12th centuries. He didn't work well with kings and, at one point, he had most of the English leaders against him. Still, his writings have had a great influence on the Christian church, and his teachings about Christ's sacrifice and about the relation between faith and reason are a vital part of the historical Christian Confessions. What can Anselm teach our children? To be inquisitive and use their minds as God's gifts to discover and understand what He has revealed in His word (Deut.29:29). Particularly, I hope the children will take time to consider and explore Anselm's question: Why a God-man? What is the meaning of Christ's sacrifice on the cross? What do we mean when we say, "Jesus died for our sins"?  Our understanding of Christ's atonement shapes all of our theology and our lives.

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  Kids in Mrs Z's Class The: Wyatt...

  Eliot Schrefer

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  Wyatt Hill is the quiet giant of Mrs. Z’s class—a third-grader who looks like a fifth grader, nearly as tall as Mrs. Z herself. Because of his size, everyone expects him to play sports or be a tough guy, but that isn’t Wyatt’s way. He adores his stuffed lizard, Lizzie, and the lively conversations they share. He notices who’s having a bad day in class and wonders why boys don’t get to play hopscotch, which looks like a very fun game. And he is starting to put words down on paper in a way that might finally express all his thoughts about the world, which are so hard to say out loud.   Wyatt’s always known who he’s SUPPOSED to be, but not who he is. The answer he discovers just might finally unite the boys and girls at recess—and reveal the zany kid who’s been quietly there the whole time, waiting to speak up.

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  Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and...

  Tamra B. Orr

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  Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners. It's packed full of historical information about inspirational entertainers, Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey's friendship, including their troubling childhoods, their instant connection and how they made each other, and the world, a better place. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.

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