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Josefina's Song (American Girls Short Stories #14)
by Valerie TrippWhen Josefina and her father visit their shepherd, Santiago, they learn that Santiago is blind. He and his grandson, Angelito, care for the sheep. Even though Papa is very fond of Santiago, he is hesitant to have a blind man and a nine-year-old boy in charge of his sheep. It takes an accident to change his mind. Other books about Josefina are also available from Bookshare. Because of the words written in Spanish, this file will need some extra attention in order for it to make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Josefina's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girls #3)
by Valerie TrippThe second Christmas after their mother has died, Josefina and her three sisters find that participating in the traditions of Las Posadas helps keep memories of Mamá alive. Can the Montoya girls overcome their loss and move on together to honor their Mamá's memory?
Joseph
by Benjamin T. HoakThe account of Joseph, son of the Old Testament patriarch Jacob, is compelling because of the enduring themes of integrity, forgiveness, and faith that echo through the dramatic highs and lows of Joseph's life. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely imprisoned, and then miraculously elevated to a position of wealth and power over all the land of Egypt-Joseph knew what it was to look deep into the darkest hour of the soul and still have hope. In doing so, he preserved the life of the infant nation of Israel and left a legacy of righteousness that resounds through three major world religions.
Joseph: God's Dreamer
by Carine MackenzieJoseph's dream had come true at last! God had spoken to him and prepared him for a very special job... Find out what it was and learn how God looks after his people in every situation. You can read about this story in the Bible in Genesis, chapters 37-46.
Joseph
by Shelia P. MosesFor Joseph Flood, life is tough. Tough because of Mama's addiction to drugs and alcohol. Tough because Daddy is away with the army fighting in Iraq. Tough because it looks like there's no way out once you're living in a homeless shelter in a North Carolina ghetto neighborhood. And tough because Joseph is enrolled in yet another new school where he doesn't know anyone and has to keep what's going on in his life a secret. Joseph struggles to keep Mama clean and to hold their broken family together while trying to make new friends and join the school tennis team. Can a boy who's only fifteen years old win his daily battle to survive?Josephis a powerful and moving story from the author of National Book Award finalistThe Legend of Buddy Bushthat looks at what it really takes for a boy to begin to become a man.
Joseph and His Brothers (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Various AuthorsJoseph’s brothers were tired of watching Joseph get the best of everything from their father. One day they decided to get rid of him. They sold him as a slave and sent him away. God had plans for Joseph. Years later, Joseph is the king’s helper, and the brothers come to ask him for help. Can Joseph forgive his brothers? Find out in this My First I Can Read book. Perfect for early readers.
Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors (Little Golden Book)
by Christin DitchfieldA Little Golden Book retelling of the classic Bible story with fresh artwork for today's preschoolers.The classic Bible story of Joseph, who faced many challenges and hardships after receiving a colorful coat, is retold with bright, contemporary-style illustrations. Preschoolers will love the look of this new Little Golden Book as well as the timeless tale.Look for these other Little Golden Books: The Story of Jesus, Bible Stories of Boys and Girls, David and Goliath, and Bible Heroes.
Joseph and the Colorful Coat: The Brick Bible for Kids (Brick Bible for Kids)
by Brendan Powell SmithJacob had twelve sons, but Joseph was his favorite. Joseph’s brothers were jealous of him, especially after Jacob gave Joseph a beautiful, colorful coat. So his brothers plotted to hurt him. One day when they were out tending their flocks, Joseph’s brothers turned on him, tore off his colorful coat, threw him in a well, and then sold him into slavery. The brothers put blood on his coat and told Jacob that Joseph had been killed. But Joseph survived, having been sold as a slave to one of Pharaoh’s guards in Egypt. Lucky for Joseph, he was able to interpret Pharaoh’s dream about a famine in Egypt, and soon became a very powerful man. But when Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt many years later and asked this estranged brother for food, would Joseph forgive them? Or would he get revenge for what they had done to him years ago? The story of Jacob and his sons, the colorful coat, and Joseph in Egypt is a timeless tale about love, jealousy, and, ultimately, forgiveness. Now, for the first time, this incredible story comes to life as part of The Brick Bible for Kids series. Enjoy reading one of the Bible’s most colorful stories illustrated in LEGO as a family.
Joseph and the Jumping Pyjamas
by Ann-Marie PhilippouGet ready for the wildest pyjama party ever! Imagine finding your new pair of pyjamas coming to life and jumping on your bed! Well, that’s exactly what happens to Joseph one day when he’s grounded, and his eyes nearly pop out of his head. I mean, Aunt Daisy told him he was going to have fun, but he never expected this! You can imagine his surprise when they follow him to school the next day. A little hesitant at first, he’s not sure what to do, but it turns out that Joseph’s new pyjamas are here to stay and it’s only the beginning of his adventures with these magical PJs! Join Joseph and his jumping pyjamas as they jump so high that they end up in Pyjama Land. There, Joseph meets Queen Pyjama and sets out on a mission to save the jumping pyjamas from a mean goblin’s curse. Along the way, he makes new, unforgettable friends and has all sorts of amazing magical experiences. Will Joseph be able to stop the goblin and save the day? Find out in these enchanting tales of imagination and friendship that will have all children cuddling up with their pyjamas, ready for the ultimate pyjama party adventure!
Joseph and the Splendid Coat
by Alice Joyce DavidsonColorfully illustrated with rhyming verse that children will understand and enjoy, the story of Joseph shows the triumph of faith in action.
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
by Simms TabackThe story takes place in a small village in Poland probably in the middle or late 19th century, and the people are dressed in costumes of the period. This elegant picture book tells the story of Joseph's overcoat, and what he does wih it when it wears out. Along the way, children meet some Yiddish words and glimpse a bit of Jewish culture. This picture book includes picture descriptions, and this file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Joseph Lister: Father of Modern Surgery / The Great Stink (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Kelly MartinsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Joseph Stalin: Dictator of the Soviet Union
by Brenda HaugenA biography profiling the life of Joseph Stalin, dictator of the Soviet Union from 1928 to 1953. Includes source notes and timeline.
Joseph, the Dreamer
by Clyde Robert BullaA retelling of the Bible story in which Joseph is reunited with his family many years after being sold into slavery in Egypt.
Joseph the Dreamer: Level 2 (I Can Read! / Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanJoseph may be his father&’s favorite son, but his brothers feel differently about him. So they sell him into slavery in Egypt. Will Joseph forgive his brothers? Can God turn a bad situation into a big blessing?This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it&’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
Joseph Who Loved the Sabbath
by Marilyn HirshLong ago, there lived a poor. man named Joseph. All week long he worked hard so he could buy only the finest things for the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week. Season after season, Joseph worked hard for Sorab, a greedy and selfish farmer who scoffed at Joseph's love for the Sabbath. Sorab would never pay Joseph more, no matter how hard he worked. Then, one night, Sorab had a bad dream that all he owned would soon be Joseph's. What the dream did not foretell was an adventure of storms at sea, recovered treasure, a ad a home newly filled with joy. Marilyn Hirsh's energetic retelling of a Jewish folktale has its source in the Talmud, but contains many elements common to traditional world folklore. Vibrant illustrations by Devis Grebu, with a touch of humor, make this a story for all ages end all cultures. Ages 3-8
Josephine
by Beverly JenkinsA businesswoman at 17, sassy Josephine Best has a sharp tongue--especially where Adam Morgan is concerned. He may be a Union soldier in the War Between the States, but that doesn't mean he's Jojo's hero. Or does it?
Josephine (Avon True Romance Series)
by Beverly JenkinsJosephine ‘Jojo’ Best has it all figured out. Just seventeen, she's been to college, she has her own hairdressing shop and nothing will distract her from her goals. That is, until handsome George Brooks begins to pursue her. Then the return of her childhood nemesis complicates her life even further! <P><P>No girl is immune to Adam Morgan’s charm. But when a wound brings him home from the War Between the States, it’s a girl he used to call “Pest” who’s turning the tables. All grown up, Jojo is being courted by another soldier, and Adam knows it would be foolish to play with her heart; but he just can’t get the ugly duckling turned swan off his mind. <P><P>Jojo, too, can't deny her growing feelings for Adam. But he's always been such a flirt—how can she take him seriously? He can't possibly be serious about her. Besides, she has George falling all over himself to please her. As the war rages on, Adam's feelings for Jojo grow stronger, but Jojo's determination to resist him does, too. One thing is clear, though: Jojo is a girl who always gets what she wants, even when she doesn’t know what it is!
Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker
by Patricia Hruby PowellCoretta Scott King Book Award, Illustrator, HonorRobert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, HonorBoston Globe–Horn Book Award, Nonfiction HonorIn exuberant verse and stirring pictures, Patricia Hruby Powell and Christian Robinson create an extraordinary portrait for young people of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.
Josephine Against the Sea
by Shakirah BourneMeet Josephine, the most loveable mischief-maker in Barbados, in a magical, heartfelt adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology.* “A heart-wrenching adventure with big laughs and well-earned surprises.” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewEleven-year-old Josephine knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. That's why she makes a habit of scaring his new girlfriends away. She's desperate to make it onto her school's cricket team because she'll get to play her favorite sport AND use the cricket matches to distract Daddy from dating.But when Coach Broomes announces that girls can't try out for the team, the frustrated Josephine cuts into a powerful silk cotton tree and accidentally summons a bigger problem into her life . . .The next day, Daddy brings home a new catch, a beautiful woman named Mariss. And unlike the other girlfriends, this one doesn't scare easily. Josephine knows there's something fishy about Mariss but she never expected her to be a vengeful sea creature eager to take her place as her father's first love! Can Josephine convince her friends to help her and use her cricket skills to save Daddy from Mariss's clutches before it's too late?
Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane's Bright Invention Makes a Splash
by Kate HanniganCelebrate the inventor of the dishwasher in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography about Josephine Garis Cochrane, the brains behind one of the world's most-used kitchen appliances.Many Americans have a dishwasher in their kitchen. But who invented it?Meet Josephine Garis Cochrane: entrepreneur, innovator, girlboss. Washing dishes is a pain—it leaves Josephine's cups cracked, her dishes dinged, and her chowder bowls chipped. She&’d rather be picking flowers, frosting cakes, or playing piano than dealing with cracked crockery. What to do about a chore that&’s icky, destructive, and time-consuming? Josephine tackles this task the modern way: she makes a machine to do it for her! She tinkers and tests, and perseveres through fizzles and flops—until she has a government patent for her invention, and there are whirring, whizzing, bubbling dishwashers making a splash across America.This charming tale includes an author&’s note, a list of notable women inventors, a timeline of fascinating inventions, and a list of sources.
Joseph's Grace
by Shelia P. MosesJoseph's sophomore year is about to begin, but his new start is a false one. At his father's request Joseph moved in with Aunt Shirley, Uncle Todd and cousin Jasmine over the summer, to distance himself from his mother's drug problems and the dangerous characters she interacts with. But efforts to keep Joseph safe have had tragic results for Jasmine: Momma's boyfriend Bow, on one of his regular rounds lurking around the neighborhood, shoots through a wall and kills Jasmine on the spot. As Joseph contends with his own grief, his mother's persistent pleas for money, and the distance between himself and his father in Iraq--not to mention schoolwork, making the tennis team, and a new relationship--he's learning what's most important to him, and what sacrifices he'll have to make to become the person he needs to be.
Josey Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit
by Esau McCaulleyWhen Josey wonders why people are so different, Dad helps her understand that our differences aren't a mistake. In fact, we have many differences because God is creative!
Josh: A Boy With Dyslexia
by Caroline D. JanoverData Page: "Josh struggles to live down the stigma of his learning disability, dyslexia, and receive both respect and friendship from his peers. Includes information on the characteristics of dyslexia and a list of organizations that deal with learning disabilities." Besides discussing and showing the nature of dyslexia, the author takes the reader on an exciting adventure. Even though this book is for children, adults will profit from reading it too especially if they know people with dyslexia. Like children, adults will gain insight into the experience of having dyslexia.
Josh Baxter Levels Up
by Gavin BrownVideo game lover Josh Baxter knows that seventh grade at a new school may be his hardest challenge yet, but he's not afraid to level up and win! Josh Baxter is sick and tired of hitting the reset button. It's not easy being the new kid for the third time in two years. One mistake and now the middle school football star is out to get him. And Josh's sister keeps offering him lame advice about how to make friends, as if he needs her help finding allies! Josh knows that his best bet is to keep his head down and stay under the radar. If no one notices him, nothing can touch him, right? But when Josh's mom sees his terrible grades and takes away his video games, it's clear his strategy has failed. Josh needs a new plan, or he'll never make it to the next level, let alone the next grade. He's been playing not to lose. It's time to play to win.