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Te Maldigo con Alegría / I Curse You With Joy
by Tiffany HaddishFrom the author of The Coppersmith Farmhouse and The Lucky Heart comes another standalone novel in the Jamison Valley Series, perfect for fans of Helen Hardt, Kristen Ashley, and Linda Howard.Tiffany Haddish está de regreso con su nueva y muy esperada colección de ensayos, Te Maldigo con Alegría.La última vez que los lectores se sentaron con Tiffany Haddish fue con su exitoso debut El Ultimo Unicornio Negro. Desde entonces, se catapultó a la fama como estrella de Girls Trip. Desfiló por la alfombra roja de los Oscar, estrenó exitosas comedias en Showtime y Netflix y pasó a la historia como la primera comediante negra en presentar Saturday Night Live y Shark Week.Pero no todo ha sido una fiesta. En estos ensayos humorísticos y sentidos, Tiffany se enfrenta a los altibajos de la vida. Hubo una época en la que Tiffany no sabía del todo quién era Tiffany. Antes de descubrir su propio estilo, se presentaba en el escenario vestida como sus compañeras de trabajo en la aerolínea para contar insípidos chistes de pitos. Se hundió. Fue necesario un pene falso, la ayuda de algunos amigos y un poco de apoyo de Bob Saget para que Tiffany descubriera quién era Tiffany. En este libro, Tiffany se enfrenta a sus traumas de infancia, a los desafíos de ser mujer negra en la industria del entretenimiento y a su agridulce reencuentro con su padre después de casi veinte años.Te Maldigo con Alegría es Tiffany Haddish sin filtros, invitando al lector a su intimidad, donde la alegría, la honestidad, el amor y el corazón están a la orden del día. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONTiffany Haddish is back with her highly anticipated new essay collection, I Curse You With Joy.It's been a minute. Readers last sat down with Tiffany in her bestselling debut The Last Black Unicorn. Since then, Haddish has catapulted to A-list fame as the breakout start of Girls Trip. She's walked the Oscars red carpet, released a hit stand-up special with Netflix, and made history as the first Black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live and Shark Week. But it hasn't been all VIP parties and free diving with apex predators. In these humorous and heartfelt essays, Tiffany gets real about the highs and lows of life. Believe it or not, there was a time when Tiffany didn't totally know who Tiffany was. Before she found her groove, she was on stage dressed like her snobby airline coworkers telling halfhearted dick jokes. She tanked. It took a fake penis, some help from friends, and a little encouragement from Bob Saget, but eventually Tiffany figured out Tiffany. I Curse You With Joy celebrates all the lessons she learned along the way--the joy and the pain. Tiffany reckons with the legacy of her childhood trauma, the challenges of being a Black woman in the entertainment industry, and her bittersweet reunion with her estranged father after twenty years apart. Don't worry, she's got plenty of advice to share, too. I Curse You With Joy is Tiffany Haddish unfiltered. (We know what you're thinking...how much more unfiltered can she get?) These essays lay it all bare, bringing readers into Tiffany's inner circle where joy, honesty, humor, and heart are the order of the day.
Te odiaré hasta que te quiera (Bad Boy's Girl #Volumen 1)
by Blair Holden#BadBoysGirl, el nuevo fenómeno de la plataforma de lectura Wattpad, con más de 130 millones de lecturas, llega a las librerías. Tessa es una chica del montón. Su plan para el último curso del instituto es pasar desapercibida y seguir admirando a su fichaje, Jay Stone, desde la distancia. Pero todo cambia cuando el hermano de Jay, Cole, vuelve al instituto. Desde que Tessa puede recordar, Cole se ha dedicado a hacerle la vida imposible. Aunque también es verdad que si vas a tener un enemigo número uno, mejor que sea como Cole: alto, buenorro como hay pocos y con unos ojos azules que tiran para atrás. Sí, es verdad, ha sido el tormento de Tessa desde que eran pequeños: le ha puesto motes, se ha metido con su manera de hablar, de andar y hasta de respirar. Pero el chico que ha vuelto no se parece en nada al bully de antes. Este chico nuevo la desafía, prueba sus límites, la fuerza a sacar a la chica guay que ella se empeña en esconder bajo una capa de mediocridad y cutrerío... ¡Un momento! ¿Podría ser que quien ella cree que es su peor pesadilla sea en realidad su ángel de la guarda? Ya lo dice el refrán: quien bien te quiere, te hará rabiar. ADVERTENCIA:Incluido en esta historia viene un chico malo, cuyas contraindicaciones son suspiros pronunciados y risa histérica. Los efectos secundarios incluyen alucinaciones y plantearte si podrías encontrar uno igualito en eBay y pagar por él lo que sea necesario. La opinión de los lectores:«Gracias a Dios [que me hice con este libro] porque esta reseña se queda corta para decir lo mucho que he amado a Cole. Te odiaré hasta que te quiera es una lectura juvenil que te engancha y que te hace suspirar cada página por Cole dejándote con un final altamente inesperado.»Blog La chica del mundo perdido «Lo devoré. Lo saboreé lenta y orgullosamente y lo disfruté con ganas. Fui feliz mientras leía. [...] Es una de esas novelas que conseguirá hacerse un huequecito en vuestros corazones a la mínima, capaz de despertaros muchos sentimientos y desenterrar recuerdos enterrados. Altamente recomendable.»Blog El blog de Wendy
¿Te puedo hablar claro?
by Fernando FabianiUn libro que desmonta, con grandes dosis de humor, muchos de los mitos sobre salud que anidan en el imaginario popular. «¿Te puedo hablar claro?» es a la relación médico paciente lo que «tenemos que hablar» a las relaciones de pareja. No presagia nada bueno. Es una de esas preguntas que los médicos nunca deberíamos hacer en una consulta. Igual que otras como «¿y eso cómo ha llegado a ese sitio? », «¿es usted la mujer o la madre? » o «¿para qué sirve un piercing ahí?». «¿Te puedo hablar claro?» es una pregunta necesaria antes de que abras el libro. Porque no trae buenas noticias. Ojear estas palabras puede ser ya un punto de no retorno. ¿Estás preparado para abrirlo? Puedes dejarlo cerrado y seguir siendo feliz creyendo en los cortes de digestión, evitando andar descalzo para no resfriarte, echando la cabeza para atrás cuando sangras por la nariz o pensando que si algo te pica es que está sanando. O por el contrario, puedes atreverte a leer estas páginas. Pero, ¿te puedo hablar claro?, este es el libro que tu madre no quiere que leas porque va a tirar por tierra muchos de sus grandes dogmas sobre la salud; y su lectura puede acarrearte acaloradas discusiones con amigos e incluso puede hacer que te expulsen del grupo de wasap de padres del colegio... Tras el éxito de Vengo sin Cita y Vengo de Urgencias, vuelve Fernando Fabiani (@FernandoFabiani), médico de familia, decidido a hablar claro a los pacientes. Y lo hace más directo que nunca y dispuesto a no dejar mito con cabeza utilizando para ello una herramienta infalible, el humor.
¿Te puedo hablar claro?
by Fernando FabianiEl médico de familia Fernando Fabiani desmonta, con grandes dosis de humor, muchos de los mitos sobre salud que anidan en el imaginario popular. En esta versión ampliada descubrirás nuevos mitos, entre ellos todos los referentes al COVID. «¿TE PUEDO HABLAR CLARO?» es a la relación médico-paciente lo que «tenemos que hablar» a las relaciones de pareja. No presagia nada bueno. Es una de esas preguntas que los médicos nunca deberíamos hacer en una consulta. Igual que otras como «¿y eso cómo ha llegado a ese sitio?», «¿es usted la mujer o la madre?» o «¿para qué sirve un piercing ahí?». «¿TE PUEDO HABLAR CLARO?» es una pregunta necesaria antes de que abras el libro. Porque no trae buenas noticias. Ojear estas palabras puede ser ya un punto de no retorno. ¿Estás preparado para abrirlo? Puedes dejarlo cerrado y seguir siendo feliz creyendo en los cortes de digestión, evitando andar descalzo para no resfriarte, echando la cabeza para atrás cuando sangras por la nariz o pensando que si algo te pica es que está sanando. O, por el contrario, puedes atreverte a leer estas páginas. Pero, ¿TE PUEDO HABLAR CLARO? Este es el libro que tu madre no quiere que leas porque va a tirar por tierra muchos de sus grandes dogmas sobre la salud; y su lectura puede acarrearte acaloradas discusiones con amigos e incluso puede hacer que te expulsen del grupo de WhatsApp de padres del colegio... Tras el éxito de Vengo sin Cita y Vengo de Urgencias, vuelve Fernando Fabiani (@FernandoFabiani), médico de familia, decidido a hablar claro a los pacientes. Y lo hace más directo que nunca y dispuesto a no dejar mito con cabeza utilizando para ello una herramienta infalible, el humor. Abre este libro y... ¡Que no te cuenten mitos!
Tea Cups and Carnage (A Tourist Trap Mystery #7)
by Lynn CahoonThe quaint coastal town of South Cove, California, is all abuzz about the opening of a new specialty shop, Tea Hee. But as Coffee, Books, and More owner Jill Gardner is about to find out, there's nothing cozy about murder . . .Shop owner Kathi Corbin says she came to South Cove to get away from her estranged family. But is she telling the truth? And did a sinister someone from her past follow her to South Cove? When a woman claiming to be Kathi's sister starts making waves and a dead body is found in a local motel, Jill must step in to clear Kathi's name--without getting herself in hot water. Includes an excerpt from A STORY TO KILL, Lynn Cahoon's BRAND NEW seriesPraise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries"Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover's dream come true." --Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries"Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder." --Fresh Fiction
Tea for Ruby
by Robin Preiss Glasser Sarah FergusonThat Ruby! Wherever she goes, table cloths accidentally pull dishes to the floor, flowers get trampled and spaghetti somehow end up in her hair. You can't take Ruby anywhere! One sunny morning, the postman brings Ruby an amazing invitation to have tea with -- the Queen! Ruby had better polish her manners and quickly. Will Ruby really be ready in time? Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and Robin Preiss Glasser know a thing or two about the importance of manners and poise and being ladylike. In Tea For Ruby, they have created the irrepressible Ruby, whose antics and foibles with touch readers' hearts as she tries her very best to do things correctly. In the end, she knows she is loved for who she is, and that she will always be a princess, royal or not!
The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital
by Joanna NellThe heartwarming and hilarious new novel by the author of cherished bestsellers, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village and The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing HomeThe Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money at the hospital for over fifty years, long after anybody can remember who Marjorie Marshall actually was. Staffed by successive generations of dedicated volunteers, the beloved cafeteria is known as much for offering a kind word and sympathetic ear (and often unsolicited life advice) as for its tea and buns.Stalwart Hilary has worked her way up through the ranks to Manageress; Joy has been late every day since she started as the cafeteria's newest recruit. She doesn't take her role as 'the intern' quite as seriously as Hilary would like but there's no doubt she brings a welcome pop of personality. Seventeen-year-old Chloe, the daughter of two successful surgeons, is volunteering during the school holidays because her mother thinks it will look good on her CV. Chloe is at first bewildered by the two older women but soon realises they have a lot in common, not least that each bears a secret pain. When they discover the cafeteria is under threat of closure, this unlikely trio must band together to save it.'The Tea Ladies is a delight. Warm characters and observations and great pace' AMANDA HAMPSONPraise for the novels of Joanna Nell:'Tender and funny'Woman's Weekly'Whip-smart dialogue, humour and sarcasm ... highly addictive' Sun Herald'Lively and whimsical' Sydney Morning Herald
The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital: The uplifting and poignant story you need in 2022
by Joanna NellThe heartwarming and hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of THE SINGLE LADIES OF JACARANDA RETIREMENT VILLAGE.Three unlikely friends. A lot of scones. And one chance to save the community...The Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria is at the heart of St Jude's Hospital. Staffed by successive generations of dedicated volunteers, for over fifty years the beloved cafeteria has been serving up a kind word and sympathetic ear along with tea and scones. Hilary, the stalwart Manageress, has worked her way up through the ranks; Jo, the latest recruit, is driving Hilary mad by arriving late every day; and seventeen-year-old Chloe, the daughter of two successful surgeons, is volunteering in the holidays and bemused by the older women. But when they discover the cafeteria is under threat of closure, the unlikely trio must put aside their differences. As they realise the secrets and sorrows they have in common, the women grow closer - but can they bring the community together and save the day? Full of wisdom and warmth, The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story about unlikely friendships, growing old disgracefully, and coming together to save the things we love...(P) 2022 Hachette Australia
The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital
by Joanna NellThe heartwarming and hilarious bestseller by the author of treasured novels, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village and The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing HomeThe Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money at the hospital for over fifty years, long after anybody can remember who Marjorie Marshall actually was. Staffed by successive generations of dedicated volunteers, the beloved cafeteria is known as much for offering a kind word and sympathetic ear (and often unsolicited life advice) as for its tea and buns.Stalwart Hilary has worked her way up through the ranks to Manageress; Joy has been late every day since she started as the cafeteria's newest recruit. She doesn't take her role as 'the intern' quite as seriously as Hilary would like but there's no doubt she brings a welcome pop of personality. Seventeen-year-old Chloe, the daughter of two successful surgeons, is volunteering during the school holidays because her mother thinks it will look good on her CV. Chloe is at first bewildered by the two older women but soon realises they have a lot in common, not least that each bears a secret pain. When they discover the cafeteria is under threat of closure, this unlikely trio must band together to save it.'Takes readers on a sweet journey. A warm-hearted read from Nell, who tells engaging stories with older protagonists' The Australian'The Tea Ladies is a delight. Warm characters and observations and great pace' AMANDA HAMPSON'Another funny, warm-hearted read' Herald Sun**Contains BONUS EXTRACT from Joanna Nell's novel Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year**Praise for the novels of Joanna Nell:'Tender and funny' Woman's Weekly'Whip-smart dialogue, humour and sarcasm ... highly addictive' Sun Herald'Lively and whimsical' Sydney Morning Herald
The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital: A completely uplifting and hilarious novel of friendship and community spirit to warm your heart
by Joanna Nell'Heartwarming and full of loveliness. A great read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved it!... One to tug at the heart strings, could not put it down. Wonderful' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Delightful! Absolutely delightful!... A story about friendship, family, new beginnings, and love, this book left me with such a warm, fuzzy feeling, and was a joy to read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Three unlikely friends. One chance to save the community. It might just be the perfect blend.... The Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria is at the heart of St Jude's Hospital. Staffed by successive generations of dedicated volunteers, for over fifty years the beloved cafeteria has been serving up a kind word and sympathetic ear along with tea and scones. Hilary, the stalwart Manageress, has worked her way up through the ranks; Joy, the latest recruit, is driving Hilary mad by arriving late every day; and seventeen-year-old Chloe, the daughter of two successful surgeons, is volunteering in the holidays and bemused by the older women. But when they discover the cafeteria is under threat of closure, the unlikely trio must put aside their differences. As they realise the secrets and sorrows they have in common, the women grow closer - but can they bring the community together and save the day? Full of wisdom and warmth, this is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story about unlikely friendships, growing old disgracefully, and coming together to save the things we love. Fans of Judy Leigh, Jill Mansell and Sally Page will be hooked from the very first page. Readers love The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital: 'Heartwarming, witty, touching and just all-round lovely to read, I thoroughly recommend this, and all other Joanna Nell books for anyone who loves a cosy, people-centred story about strength, hope, and found family' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A mix of quirky characters volunteer at the old cafeteria at St Jude's Hospital... Great characters, nice depth, and some great twists and turns, leaves you full and satisfied at the end. I just want one of Joy's scones to make it complete!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Uplifting book full of heart... An easy and fabulous read and one I got through in no time, how I loved them all and enjoyed their adventure immensely' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a lovely heart-warming story. At times really funny but with moments that have you reaching for the tissues this was a lovely cosy read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Joanna Nell: 'Hugely entertaining . . . funny and heart-warming' Woman & Home 'Warm-hearted book that had me rooting for all the characters and laughing out loud' Libby Page, author of The Lido'Poignant and warm-hearted . . . a tonic for our times' Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You 'A warm and touching story with a cast of characters who became my friends' Katie Marsh, author of How Not to Murder Your Ex 'A funny and poignant exploration of growing old disgracefully' Culturefly
The Tea Party Guide to Being a Real American
by Roland BoyleThis book is on your side. It's not like all the others. Other books are out to get you. You know the ones: Novels that crush your spirit. Celebrity bios that make your life look boring. Sexy books with filthy sex in them. This book, like America, has the answers. Good thing, too, because we are now faced with the most important question ever in the history of mankind. How can we tell who the real Americans are? Now, you may be thinking, "If you have to ask, you're not one, son." And that's a good start. But what we need is a simple answer. Complicated answers are for liars. The truth is as dumb as a box of hammers.
Tea Party Rules
by Ame DyckmanAn award-winning book by a New York Times bestselling author!When he follows his nose through the woods, Cub discovers a backyard tea party…with cookies! He is just about to dig in when the hostess of the tea party shows up. And she has several strong opinions on how Tea Party must be played. Cub tries to follow her rules . . . but just how much can one bear take, even for cookies?A laugh-out-loud funny look at the required give-and-take of playtime, Tea Party Rules is an eventual friendship story that will delight grubby cubs, fancy girls, and cookie lovers everywhere.
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #10)
by Alexander Mccall SmithThe 10th! instalment in this infinitely enjoyable series finds the ever-charming, ever-resourceful Mma Ramostwe helping people, and vans, with problems in their lives. Mma Ramotswe's tiny white van has developed a disturbing noise. But having made numerous repairs to the van over the years, Mr J. L. B. Matekoni - her estimable husband and mechanic nonpareil - sells it without telling her and presents her with a new, characterless vehicle. So Mma Ramotswe sets out to recover the van. . . . In the meantime, the thoroughly unpleasant, yet glamorous, Violet Sephotho (who earned 50 percent, at most!, in the final examinations of the Botswana Secretarial College) gets herself a job at the Double Comfort Furniture Store. Why? The reason is obvious: to make a play for Mma Makutsi's fiancé, Mr Phuti Radiphuti. And a proprietor of a local football team has enlisted the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency to help explain their dreadful losing streak: surely someone is fixing the games - it can't just be a case of unskilled players . . . This is a job for Charlie, ever-apprentice at the Speedy Motors, to sniff out the competence of the players, as an assistant detective. . . .
Teach Us (I Can Read! #6)
by Peggy ParishAmelia Bedelia goes to the school to deliver a message, but the principal needs a teacher, and she is good with children. It was a most interesting day at school for the children. A delightful book.
Teach Yourself Good Manners: The classic guide to etiquette
by W S NormanOriginally published in 1958, Teach Yourself Good Manners is a fascinating guide, packed full of both timeless advice and tips that demonstrate just how much life has changed in the 60 years since it published. Indeed, the author, W S Norman, would doubtless be horrified by modern manners and would implore us to study his rather uptight but very funny rules for modern living. Amusing, intriguing and sometimes rather inspiring, this handbook is a window into how life would have looked had we lived in a 'a simpler age' - in which, confusingly, they had rather a lot of strange rules.Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
Teach Yourself Mothercraft
by Sister Mary MartinLearn how to have a happy baby and a happy home with this charming guide to the essentials of mothercraft. Keep yourself well, share the journey with your partner, and watch your little one with pride, developing every day under your loving care.Since 1938, millions of people have learned to the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1950.
Teach Yourself Mothercraft
by Sister Mary MartinLearn how to have a happy baby and a happy home with this charming guide to the essentials of mothercraft. Keep yourself well, share the journey with your partner, and watch your little one with pride, developing every day under your loving care.Since 1938, millions of people have learned to the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1950.
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures)
by Mike ThalerIt's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .Two popular books from the bestselling Black Lagoon series--TEACHER and LIBRARIAN--are now reissued with fun new covers! Join Hubie once again as he faces his comically horrific fears during his first day of school and his first trip to the school library. Featuring a fire-breathing teacher and a library where all the books are bolted to the shelves, these stories are sure to amuse and quell fears of new experiences at the same time!
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
by Mike ThalerThis funny story from the "Black Lagoon" series talks about a little boy's fear on his first day to school.
Teacher of the Century
by Robert T. Jeschonek Ben BaldwinThe blackboard jungle has become a hell on Earth. Welcome to the school of tomorrow, a futuristic nightmare of high-tech savagery. Tribes of genetically and cybernetically enhanced students rule the classroom. Weaponized parental A.I. drones terrorize teachers. One teacher stands alone against the insanity, but her old-school ways might be the death of her. Will she sacrifice everything to protect one perfect student? Can even the Teacher of the Century oppose a savage student body and corrupt system? Or will she discover too late that Armageddon is on the final exam? Don't miss this exciting tale by award-winning Star Trek and Doctor Who author Robert T. Jeschonek, a master of unique and unexpected science fiction that really packs a punch.
A Teacher On Roller Skates and Other School Riddles
by David A. AdlerFrom the Book jacket: Who has chalk on her fingers and wheels on her feet? A teacher on roller skates. What would you get if Dracula was your teacher? Lots of tests-blood tests. What would a witch study in school? Spelling. This collection of riddles, many of them original, is accompanied by wacky imaginative illustrations.
Teacher, Teacher!
by Jack SheffieldIt's 1977 and Jack Sheffield is appointed headmaster of a small village primary school in North Yorkshire. So begins Jack's eventful journey through the school year and his attempts to overcome the many problems that face him as a young and inexperienced headmaster.The many colourful chapters include Ruby the 20 stone caretaker with an acute spelling problem, a secretary who worships Margaret Thatcher, a villager who grows giant carrots, a barmaid/parent who requests sex lessons, and a five-year-old boy whose language is colourful in the extreme. And then there's also beautiful, bright Beth Henderson, who is irresistibly attractive to the young headmaster...Warm, funny and nostalgic, Teacher, Teacher is a delightful read that is guaranteed to make you feel better, whatever kind of day you've had.
Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes
by Andrews McMeel PublishingCelebrate America&’s teachers with this delightful compendium of wit and wisdom on the subject of education. With more than 150 jokes, quotes, and anecdotes, this little volume honors the vital role teachers play in our lives. Entries from great minds across the ages—ranging from Aristotle to Mark Twain and beyond—remind us that educators not only help shape who we are, but society as a whole. After all, as Rudyard Kipling once said, &“he who can reach a child&’s heart can reach the world&’s heart.&”
Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes
by Andrews McMeel PublishingCelebrate America&’s teachers with this delightful compendium of wit and wisdom on the subject of education. With more than 150 jokes, quotes, and anecdotes, this little volume honors the vital role teachers play in our lives. Entries from great minds across the ages—ranging from Aristotle to Mark Twain and beyond—remind us that educators not only help shape who we are, but society as a whole. After all, as Rudyard Kipling once said, &“he who can reach a child&’s heart can reach the world&’s heart.&”