Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

• 

  Sink or Swim - Harry Raymond's...

  Horatio Alger

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Inspiring stories of honesty, generosity, industry, thrift, temperance, ambition, bravery, and devotion to family and education. Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), #19 on Wikipedia’s “List of best-selling fiction authors” in world history. Narrated and very slightly edited by Christopher Crennen. 
  Reviews of Alger's work: “causes the sympathetic tear”, “entertaining”, “thrilling episodes”, “bright and lively”, “exciting and interesting”, “spirited adventures”, “stirring”, “pure and simple”, “a delight”, “commendable”, “spirited and inspiring”, “most heartily recommend”, “admirable”, “excellent”, “phenomenal”, “swell”, “rattling good”, “bully”, “full of inspiration to honesty and industry”, “virtue rewarded and evil punished”, “hard work, ambition, and high moral character”, “cheerfulness, honesty, and good deeds”, “self-reliance, self-discipline, decency”, “full of excellent lessons”, “impressive and wholesome”, “good practical advice”. 
  Alger's books:Campaign Series: Frank’s Campaign, Paul Prescott’s Charge, Charlie Codman’s Cruise.Ragged Dick Series: Ragged Dick, Fame and Fortune, Mark the Match Boy, Rough and Ready, Ben the Luggage Boy, Rufus and Rose.Luck and Pluck Series: Luck and Pluck, Sink or Swim, Strong and Steady, Strive and Succeed, Try and Trust, Bound to Rise, Risen from the Ranks, Herbert’s Carter’s Legacy.Tattered Tom Series: Tattered Tom, Paul the Peddler, Phil the Fiddler, Slow and Sure, Julius, The Young Outlaw, Sam’s Chance, The Telegraph Boy.And many more. 
  aspenleafmedia.com

  Ver livro

• 

  Chookity Chook

  Dorothy Dowling

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Chookity Chookity (a very splendid young rooster) and his best friend Lucy Goosey set off on a daring adventure into the world beyond the barnyard. What wonders they encounter! And what wild and joyful games they enjoy together! Tired out from their play, they sit down to catch their breath… and nearly end up being caught themselves! A pointy nose and a flouncing tail announce the presence of Foxy Loxy. He really loves chickens – and not in a friendly way. 
  Will the friends outsmart the cunning Foxy Loxy and get back to the barnyard safely? Or will their amazing adventure end in a fearful flurry of feathers? Will they – gulp! – end up as a Fox’s high tea?! 
  Join Chookity Chookity and Lucy Goosey in a delightful rhyming romp for early readers. The bouncing rhythm, endearing characters, and awesome adventure will entrance five- to eight-year-olds. Even though Chookity thinks he’s the brave one, it’s down to Lucy to show her smarts and save her friend, because nothing defeats a goose with her superpower let loose!

  Ver livro

• 

  The Morning Good

  Kelly Anne Manuel

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  "The Morning Good" was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book One of Kelly Anne Manuel's Essentials Series. In this story the Child is invited to experience their mornings in a unique and beautiful way. The optimism that the story presents is practical as well as heart warming."The Morning Good" offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will learn that every morning is a fresh, new day, with unlimited adventures to embrace. It has a rhythm which encourages the Child to look upon each morning as special.The simple words take on new meaning as the illustrations pair perfectly with their presentation. The illustrations offer a different view of the morning on the planet. The Child will be drawn in to discover this different view as the Northern Lights as well as Polar Bear illustrations leap off the page. Children who begin their morning ritual with optimism reap wonderful benefits. The story ends with adecision to greet the morning with the awe that it really does inspire. Teaching the Child that they can also make decisions about how to face their day is crucial to healthy self esteem.It is in Early Childhood that self esteem and identity are under major construction. "The Morning Good" is a tool in a Caregiver's toolbox to assist with that healthy formation. The idea that we are united with Nature and Science is such an important message that the author feels Children's literature must reflect. The Child who reads this book will be rewarded with fresh optimism each day as they welcome “The Morning Good.”

  Ver livro

• 

  Mirelle's Mirror

  Katherine Wallace

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Mirelle is beautiful, but her ocean home is a mess. When pollution stains her flawless tail, Mirelle puts down her mirror for the first time and looks around her — what she sees fills her with dismay. This vain but delightfully determined mermaid must ultimately decide what’s more important — saving her good looks or saving her beautiful ocean.

  Ver livro

• 

  On These Magic Shores

  Yamile Saied Méndez

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Minerva must take care of her sisters after her mother's disappearance in this magical #ownvoices middle grade story that pairs perfectly with Peter Pan. 
   
   
   
  Minerva Soledad Miranda is determined to reach her goals, despite shouldering more responsibility than the other kids at school—like caring for her two sisters while her mom works two jobs. But one night, Minerva's mom doesn't come home, and Minerva has to figure out what to do. Was Mamá snapped up by immigration enforcement? Will the girls be sent to foster homes or holding centers for migrant kids? Minerva and her sisters can't let anyone know Mamá has disappeared. They'll just pretend everything is normal until she comes back. 
   
   
   
  Minerva's plan to go it alone falls apart the first afternoon, when her baby sister throws a tantrum during Minerva's audition for Peter Pan. But as the days pass and Minerva grows ever more worried about her mother, something magical seems to be watching out for them: leaving them cupcakes, helping Minerva find money, even steering them to friends and distant family who can help. Eventually, Minerva must make the hardest choice of her life. And when she does, she'll be prepared to face life's challenges—with friendship, hope, and a little bit of fairy magic.

  Ver livro

• 

  Itty Bitty Kitty Corn

  Shannon Hale

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn. She feels so perfectly unicorn-y! “Neigh!” says Kitty. But when Unicorn clop clop clops over, sweeping his magnificent tail and neighing a mighty neigh, Kitty feels no bigger than a ball of lint. Can this unlikely pair embrace who they are and truly see one another?

  Ver livro