Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

• 

  Life Lessons from Darla - A...

  Mary Salz

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Shock. That was Darla's first reaction when her carefree childhood was disrupted by cancer. Her life became a roller coaster of intense emotions. Sadly, she lost her leg and, ultimately, faced death. During her illness, we shared difficult times, but also great times celebrating life as Darla grew in faith and joy. She lived in the present (not worrying about her past or future) and was very positive. Darla was a joy to be with because she was joyful! 
  My life was enriched by my precious friendship with Darla. She taught me to be more peaceful, loving, and accepting—especially of those who are considered different. My love for Darla and gratitude for the life lessons I received from being with her transcended the grief and heartbreak of losing her. I learned that our choices shape our lives. We have the power to help or hurt people. We can stagnate or soar into our dreams. Will we live in love or fear? Will we be courageous or withdraw when given challenges? Will we be caring or careless with others? 
  Here I share comical and touching tales of life with feisty Darla. I also include heartwarming stories about other amazing people and animals with disabilities and other differences. Like Darla's, their stories offer insight and inspiration. They show us that differences should be appreciated. They make the world a richer place. 
  Excerpts 
  A thought came to me. Was I looking at Darla’s body or at Darla? With fresh understanding, I looked at her and it was okay. Not so scary. (audio sample) 
  She wouldn’t have her dates or even a first kiss. So ... she decided to live those things through me. Feisty Darla gave me a smile one day. Not a sweet one—one of those sly little grins that made me cringe. I lifted my eyebrows and stared, waiting for it. “Go find somebody to kiss you,” she said nonchalantly. “Ha!” I squeaked, “I don’t think it’s that easy.” “Well, it can be,” she said. I was willing to do an awful lot for her, but this?

  Ver livro

• 

  Earnest Seaton: THE BIOGRAPHY OF...

  Earnest Seaton

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Wahb (meaning White Bear) is an orphaned Grizzly Bear who learns to respect his fears, fight for peace, and trust the healing powers of a stinky hot-spring. The story is aptly titled The Biography of a Grizzly because it is about the life of a Grizzly. Seton writes with a folksy tone that will enlighten children to the gore and war that Grizzly Bears endure. I thought it was fun to learn (through Wahb's story) about their life span, their diet, their ability to survive gunshots and bear-traps. Beautifully written, the author captures each moment in a way that you almost feel as though you're in the story. If a bear had the ability to write his story, in short, a legacy, this would surely be one that "bears" repeating 

  Ver livro

• 

  Little Mermaid The: A...

  Sarah Gibb

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A magical re-telling of one of the most-beloved fairy tales, which no child’s library should be without! 
  The Little Mermaid is curious to see the world above the water, but it’s forbidden. One day, when nobody is is looking, she slips above the waves and falls in love with a prince. Longing to see him again, she asks the Sea Witch to help her become human. But, for Sea Witch’s spell to work, the Little Mermaid must make a difficult choice . . . Will she ever see the prince again? 
  Based on the original story by Hans Christian Andersen, this exquisite re-imagining of the classic fairy tale, loved by generations, comes ahead of the highly anticipated Disney live-action movie, The Little Mermaid. 
  Sarah Gibb's The Little Mermaid is a prize-winning, top-rated children's book that beautifully adapts the original story into a short, multicultural narrative. This juvenile fiction is a testament to Gibb's ability to weave folklore and diversity into a compelling tale. 
  For fans of Jessica Courtney-Tickle (The Story Orchestra), Kelly Jordan (The Little Blue Cottage), Sophie Blackall (If You Come to Earth), Kinuko Y. Craft (Cupid and Psyche), and Jan Brett (The Tale of the Tiger Slippers). 
  HarperCollins Children's 2023

  Ver livro

• 

  Sebastian the Fancy Fox

  Stella Tarakson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Book 4 in the Magic Animal Cafe series!
  When their classmate Felicity visits the cat café and fiddles with the magical old phone, Ellie and Blake panic that their secret is under threat. Before they can find out if Felicity can understand animals too, a new face shows up at the door.
  New to the park, Sebastian and his fox friends are causing quite a stir, scaring squirrels and chasing mice. When Felicity’s dog Princess gets so frightened that she runs away, Ellie and Blake must use their ability to truly understand Sebastian – and bring Princess home.

  Ver livro

• 

  The Ghoul of the School of Fools...

  Aldred Chase

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A lonely ghoul lurks in the fools’ graveyard. He forms a bond with a boy who visits at night to sit and watch the stars. However, if their friendship is to continue, the ghoul will have to face his haunted past in this ghostly tale told in verse.

  Ver livro

• 

  Wolf Club

  James Bird

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Breakfast Club meets Hatchet in this middle-grade novel about three kids who ditch detention to search for an elusive white wolf, who may have the magical powers they need to face their challenges and heal their hearts. 
   
  What do a raccoon, a skunk, and a moose have in common? 
   
  Okan, the raccoon, is a 13-year-old whose mom works so hard he never sees her. 
   
  Sara, the skunk, has been teased relentlessly about her body odor ever since her mom died. 
   
  And Marcus, the moose, is the bully, the rich kid who seems to have everything, except his parents’ love. 
   
  When they hear a white wolf has been spotted in the nearby forest, this unlikely trio heads out on a quest that turns into an adventure of a lifetime.

  Ver livro