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Show Me a Story: 40 Craft Projects and Activities to Spark Children's Storytelling
by Emily K. NeuburgerEncouraging children to let their imagination run wild, Emily K. Neubinger offers 40 inventive projects and activities that will inspire kids ages 5 to 12 to express themselves through storytelling. Younger children will love making story stones and a storytelling jar, while older kids will open up and thrive as they embark on guided story walks and inspiring journaling exercises. Sparking creativity while developing a child’s love of language, Show Me a Story will kindle a lifelong passion for both writing and telling original stories.
Show Me the Way
by Jennifer LauckHaving lost both of her prents at an early age, Jennifer Lauck, acclaimed author of the memoir Blackbird and its follow-up, Still Waters, has in Show Me the Way made peace with her past in order to face the future as a mother herself. In this luminous and mature work, Lauck offers an unflinching account of the joys and pains of modern motherhood. Show Me the Way touches upon the themes common to so many of Lauck's loyal readers: labor, delivery, and the physical delights of giving birth; the decision to have a second child; the struggle to maintain independence and, of course, a healthy sex life; the tenuous work/life balancing act; the gossamer threads that bind a family together; the soul-defining nature of caring for children; and the ultimate surrender of finally "getting it." A moving journey through a mother's dreams and memories, Show Me the Way is also a rewarding and inspiring conclusion for the author's many fans.
Show Me Where It Hurts: 'A searingly beautiful novel' Jennie Godfrey
by Claire Gleeson'A searingly beautiful novel'Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things'Outstanding, and has lingered in my head for a very long time'PrimaHow do you survive the unsurvivable? Rachel lives with her husband Tom and their two children: it's the ordinary family life she always thought she'd have. All of that changes in an instant - when Tom runs the family car off the road, seeking to end his own life, and take his wife and children with him. Rachel is left to pore over the wreckage to try and understand what happened - to find a way to go on living afterwards. What emerges is a snapshot of what it's like to live alongside someone who is suffering, how you keep yourself afloat when the person you love is drowning, and how you survive irreparable loss. Impossible to turn away from, Show Me Where It Hurts is a compelling, heartbreaking and ultimately life-affirming story of recovery and unexpected hope.
Show Me Where It Hurts: 'A searingly beautiful novel' Jennie Godfrey
by Claire Gleeson'A searingly beautiful novel'Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things'Outstanding, and has lingered in my head for a very long time'PrimaHow do you survive the unsurvivable? Rachel lives with her husband Tom and their two children: it's the ordinary family life she always thought she'd have. All of that changes in an instant - when Tom runs the family car off the road, seeking to end his own life, and take his wife and children with him. Rachel is left to pore over the wreckage to try and understand what happened - to find a way to go on living afterwards. What emerges is a snapshot of what it's like to live alongside someone who is suffering, how you keep yourself afloat when the person you love is drowning, and how you survive irreparable loss. Impossible to turn away from, Show Me Where It Hurts is a compelling, heartbreaking and ultimately life-affirming story of recovery and unexpected hope.
Show Me Your Mighty Hand: Peace From God's Word for Special-Needs Moms
by Wendy HeynRaising children isn't for the faint of heart.All moms face challenges as they bring up their children. Perhaps none know this more so than if you're a mother whose children have special needs. The difficulties you—and your kids—encounter are often unique, requiring unwavering patience and understanding.Written by Wendy Heyn, a mother of a child with special needs, Show Me Your Mighty Hand offers a glimpse of such difficulties in nine true accounts from special-needs moms. It then connects their questions, fears, pain, and anxieties to those of a well-known biblical mom: Jesus' mother, Mary.This correlation shows that every mom faces unique circumstances when raising a child. You are not alone in dealing with difficult parenting situations. More importantly, it assures you as a special-needs mom that God has not given you a burden, but a blessing.This book will offer comfort and encouragement to you as you raise your children and share Jesus' love with them.Here's what people are saying about Show Me Your Mighty Hand:"So many of us are parenting in a sea of unexpected. ... Unexpected journeys with our kiddos that we never anticipated and we do not know how to swim through or even wade in. ... And then there is Jesus. And then there is HOPE. Wendy weaves her HOPE-filled story beautifully and honestly with Jesus. And then she offers her readers the HOPE of knowing they are not alone. They are standing with a rag-tag army of families parenting unexpected and uncharted territory, and Jesus walks with each of them and each of us. For the parent of a child with special needs, this is a must-read." –Jackie Hooks, Founder, Pruning Hooks Ministries"Woven through the book are God's comforting answers. ... Such a powerful testament to God's grace and mercy." –Anna Geiger, www.themeasuredmom.com"Wendy Heyn and eight other mothers are remarkably candid and authentic in sharing their experiences of parenting children with special needs in Show Me Your Mighty Hand. Their stories are a source of great encouragement and support to Christian families seeking to make sense of God's purposes through their experience of disability." –Stephen Grcevich, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Northeast Ohio Medical University, President and Founder, Key Ministry
Show Mom How
by Sarah Hines StephensFind humor, help, and inspiration in this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to 166 things a mom needs to know from pregnancy through baby’s first year.Show Mom How brings the parenting expertise of Babytalk magazine to the award-winning Show Me How series—one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. From sensible to sweet to downright silly, 166 things every new mother needs to know—one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step activities, moms-to-be get the inside scoop on pregnancy and parenting with details on key aspects of new motherhood, including:- Sharing the news of a pregnancy- Decorating the nursery- Swaddling a newborn- Coping with teething- Celebrating a birthday- Inducing labor naturally- Trimming baby’s nails- Painting under plastic wrap-And much, much morePresented in a bold new visual style that draws on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, Show Mom How brings moms the knowledge they need in a stylish, fun format. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Mom How is also a parent-tested resource that will prove indispensable in any number of situations, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.
Show Time With Sophia Grace and Rosie
by Sophia Grace Brownlee Rosie McClellandOn the heels of their NEW YORK TIMES bestselling TEA TIME WITH SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE, Sophia Grace and Rosie are back!TEA TIME WITH SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE was a NEW YORK TIMES bestseller! Cousins Sophia Grace and Rosie have charmed Ellen DeGeneres, her studio audiences, and millions of YouTube viewers with their British accents, delightful banter, princess dresses, singing and dancing talents, and more!In their second picture book, Sophia Grace and Rosie pick the perfect song for their school-wide talent show. They practice day and night. But what BIG surprise do they have in the works? Get ready for ... SHOW TIME WITH SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE!
Show Way
by Jacqueline WoodsonSoonie's great-grandma was just seven years old when she was sold to a big plantation without her ma and pa, and with only some fabric and needles to call her own. She pieced together bright patches with names like North Star and Crossroads, patches with secret meanings made into quilts called Show Ways -- maps for slaves to follow to freedom. When she grew up and had a little girl, she passed on this knowledge. And generations later, Soonie -- who was born free -- taught her own daughter how to sew beautiful quilts to be sold at market and how to read.<P><P> From slavery to freedom, through segregation, freedom marches and the fight for literacy, the tradition they called Show Way has been passed down by the women in Jacqueline Woodson's family as a way to remember the past and celebrate the possibilities of the future. Beautifully rendered in Hudson Talbott's luminous art, this moving, lyrical account pays tribute to women whose strength and knowledge illuminate their daughters' lives.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
Show Way
by Jacqueline WoodsonWinner of a Newbery Honor!Soonie's great-grandma was just seven years old when she was sold to a big plantation without her ma and pa, and with only some fabric and needles to call her own. She pieced together bright patches with names like North Star and Crossroads, patches with secret meanings made into quilts called Show Ways -- maps for slaves to follow to freedom. When she grew up and had a little girl, she passed on this knowledge. And generations later, Soonie -- who was born free -- taught her own daughter how to sew beautiful quilts to be sold at market and how to read.From slavery to freedom, through segregation, freedom marches and the fight for literacy, the tradition they called Show Way has been passed down by the women in Jacqueline Woodson's family as a way to remember the past and celebrate the possibilities of the future. Beautifully rendered in Hudson Talbott's luminous art, this moving, lyrical account pays tribute to women whose strength and knowledge illuminate their daughters' lives.
Showboat Summer
by Rosamond Du JardinPam and Penny Howard Series continues; this book follows Double Feature and precedes Double Wedding. This time Pam and Penny spend the summer taking a drama course on a showboat. Mike is there too, but Pam's friend Jeff can only visit, so she is left to wonder whether she might enjoy a relationship with the charming, dashing, wealthy Alan Richmond. Another new character is beautiful talented Geneva Day, with whom Pam finds herself feuding. Is Gen just a mean, manipulative person, or is there a deeper reason for her snobbishness and cruel behavior? Along with the plot problems and romance there is lots of interesting information on life aboard a showboat. This book should be fun for teens, and especially for those having met Pam and Penny in the first two books.
The Showdown (Saddlehill Academy #2)
by Jessica BurkhartFrom the author of the Canterwood Crest series comes the second book in a middle grade series about an equestrian boarding school about Abby&’s unmasking of her blackmailer only being the start of her problems.Now that Abby knows which of her so-called friends is the one behind the video of her talking &“trash&” on Emery, she&’d love to do something with that information—if only her blackmailer didn&’t know Abby&’s one real secret, the one she can&’t risk getting out. So, Abby&’s stuck. And, to make matters worse, she&’s so rattled by the drama that it&’s affecting her performance on Beau. Abby wants to be as great a rider as Sasha Silver, but how can she do that when she&’s making rookie mistakes? When tensions come to a head, Abby&’s score at the shows isn&’t the only thing in jeopardy—so is her place on the team.
A Shower of Summer Days: A Novel
by May SartonNational Book Award Finalist: A couple returns to an Irish village after years away in this novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of As We Are Now. The Irish estate home Dene&’s Court has been empty for years—its icy visage, shuttered windows, and overgrown tennis court are a burden for its caretakers and a curiosity for the nearby townspeople. And so the announcement that Violet Dene Gordon and her husband, Charles, are on their way back from British Burma to settle in the long-dormant estate sends a ripple of excitement through the sleepy village. For Violet, Dene&’s Court stands as a monument to her childhood, but lingering doubts remain about whether she and Charles will be happy there. Adding complexity to the arrangement is the arrival of Violet&’s American niece, a college student named Sally who has been sent by her mother in an effort to put an ocean between the impetuous young woman and the object of her affection, an actor. Anxiety, tempers, and long-buried emotions flare as the estate&’s new residents search for a sense of belonging and peace between its hallowed and serene walls.
Showers in Season: Seasons Under Heaven, Showers In Season, Times And Seasons, Season Of Blessing (Seasons Series #2)
by Beverly LaHaye Terri BlackstockOn the quiet cul-de-sac of Cedar Circle, where neighbors are close friends, fierce winds of circumstance threaten to sweep one couple away. Their Down's Syndrome pregnancy is shattering news for Tory and Barry Sullivan, but the option Barry proposes is abhorrent to Tory. It will take a wisdom and strength greater than their own to carry them through. That, and the encouragement only a loving, close-knit community can provide. Over kitchen counters and across the miles, the women of Cedar Circle lend their support to Tory and to each other as all of them face their personal struggles, heartaches, and joys. Shining with bright faith and friendship that illuminates the stormiest night, Showers in Season explores the junction of life's realities, the cost of obedience, the power of relationships, and the promises of God.
Showing: What Pregnancy Tells Us about Being Human
by Agnes R. HowardMight pregnancy form women just as much as children? When we talk about pregnancy, we too often end up talking clinically and sentimentally. Pregnancy is medical details and a whirl of emotions. It is vitamins and baby showers and feelings. But it is so much more. In Showing, Agnes Howard takes us beyond clinical reductionism and fluffy sentimentality to show us how to take pregnancy seriously as hard but important work. It is not just a bodily process, she argues, but an active work of care—one that underscores the generosity and mutual dependence we all require in order to live. It is an act of &“radical hospitality&” that shows us all what it means to be human. Howard delves into prenatal care literature from the Christian tradition to find images and vocabulary that elevate and honor pregnancy—not only for the benefit of expectant parents, but also their communities and the church. Taking pregnancy seriously does not entail viewing it as a woman&’s only role or romanticizing it. Instead, Showing maintains that thinking well about pregnancy can help not only childbearing women but all who surround them understand how to live together more faithfully.
Showtime! (Emma Is on the Air #3)
by Ida SiegalEmma has her most challenging story yet -- and a real TV reporter helping her put it on the air! Can they find her dance group's special drum before showtime?This is Emma Perez, and I'm ON THE AIR! Today at dance class, Sophia, Shakira, and I found out the best news ever: Our dance group is going to be part of the Thanksgiving Day parade! But now our special drum is missing and we can't do our dance without it! Where could it be? Emma and her friends want to put their best foot forward at showtime, but first they'll have to solve their biggest mystery yet! It's time for a new edition of EMMA IS ON THE AIR!
Shred Sisters: A Novel
by Betsy LernerNo one will love you more or hurt you more than a sister."I love this book. It moves like a souped-up pickup truck." - Patti Smith, author of Just Kids and M TrainFrom Betsy Lerner, celebrated author of The Bridge Ladies, comes a wry and riveting debut novel about family, mental illness, and a hard-won path between two sistersIt is said that when one person in a family is unstable, the whole family is destabilized. Meet the Shreds. Olivia is the sister in the spotlight until her stunning confidence becomes erratic and unpredictable, a hurricane leaving people wrecked in her wake. Younger sister Amy, cautious and studious to the core, believes in facts, proof, and the empirical world. None of that explains what's happening to Ollie, whose physical beauty and charisma mask the mental illness that will shatter Amy's carefully constructed life.As Amy comes of age and seeks to find her place-first in academics, then New York publishing, and through a series of troubled relationships-every step brings collisions with Ollie, who slips in and out of the Shred family without warning. Yet for all that threatens their sibling bond, Amy and Ollie cannot escape or deny the inextricable sister knot that binds them.Spanning two decades, Shred Sisters is an intimate and bittersweet story exploring the fierce complexities of sisterhood, mental health, loss and love. If anything is true it's what Amy learns on her road to self-acceptance: No one will love you more or hurt you more than a sister.
Shredder
by Niall LeonardIn this third gut-wrenching CRUSHER novel, Finn Maguire is lured back into the warring factions of the underworld by way of blackmail. Finn "Crusher" Maguire has one simple task: to set up a meeting. But when that meeting is between the Guvnor and the Turk, two psychotic criminals vying for control of London's underworld, Finn's task proves to be anything but simple. As the city cracks under a blistering heatwave and the UK is rocked by a series of terrorist outrages, Crusher finds himself caught up in a gang war full of carnage, corruption and treachery. To save himself and the girl he loves from being shredded to a bloody pulp between opposing factions, Finn faces horrifying risks and impossible choices.
Shredder
by Niall LeonardIn the gut-wrenching third and final novel in Niall Leonard's Crusher series, Finn Maguire is lured back into the warring factions of the underworld by way of blackmail. Finn "Crusher" Maguire has one simple task: to set up a meeting. But when that meeting is between the Guvnor and the Turk, two psychotic criminals vying for control of London's underworld, Finn's task proves to be anything but simple. As the city cracks under a blistering heatwave and the UK is rocked by a series of terrorist outrages, Crusher finds himself caught up in a gang war full of carnage, corruption and treachery. To save himself and the girl he loves from being shredded to a bloody pulp between opposing factions, Finn faces horrifying risks and impossible choices.From the Hardcover edition.
Shrimp
by Rachel CohnIf Cyd Charisse knows one thing, it's that Shrimp is her true love. Shrimp, the hottest pint-size surfer-artist in San Francisco. That boy (as her mother called him), who was the primary cause of Cyd being grounded to Alcatraz, formerly known as her room. The boy who dumped Cyd before she left home to spend the summer in New York City.Now it's the start of senior year. Cyd has changed, but maybe Shrimp has changed too -- and maybe Cyd and Shrimp will need to get to know each other all over again to figure out if it's for real. Can Cyd get back together with Shrimp and keep the peace with her mom? And can she get a life outside of her all-encompassing boy radar?This sequel to Gingerbread has all the sharp humor and searing attitude of the original, which ELLEgirl praised as "not just Another Teen Novel" and Teen People called "unforgettable." In Shrimp, Cyd might be a little older and a little wiser, but she's still the same irrepressible free spirit determined to find her own way in the world, on her own terms.
Shrink Your Worries: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
by Poppy O'NeillA worry-busting guide to help 7+-year-oldsEncourage your child to listen to their feelings, practise positive thinking and overcome their fears with this sensitive and supportive book. Bursting with activities, handy tips and simple exercises, Shrink Your Worries is the self-care companion every stress-prone child needs.
The Shrouded Web
by Anne MatherJustina was in a dilemma. As she listened to his words, she realized her plan had backfired."But we're not strangers, are we?" he questioned grimly. "We're husband and wife and somehow I don't find your explanations very reassuring."Who was this man? And why should she let herself care about an amnesia victim? After all, she only needed him to act as her husband temporarily. She had hated the real Andrew. But this man made her feel altogether different.
Shtum: A funny and uplifting story of families and love
by Jem Lester'An unforgettable first novel' The Times * * * * *THE EBOOK BESTSELLER ABOUT FATHERS, SONS AND LOVETen-year-old Jonah lives in a world of his own.He likes colours and feathers and the feel of fresh air on his skin.He dislikes sudden loud noises and any change to his daily routine.Jonah has never spoken, yet somehow he communicates better than all of the adults in his life.Inspired by the author's experiences with his own son, SHTUM is a novel about three generations of a family learning to get along.* * * * *'A book with true heart and soul' Joanna Cannon'Whether you think Shtum is a novel about autism or about marriage (it's both, by the way), you will agree that it is, in the end, a love story infused with wit, charm, and a deep appreciation for the complex beauty of damaged souls.' Jonathan Tropper
Shtum: A funny and uplifting story of families and love
by Jem LesterBen Jewell has hit breaking point. His ten-year-old son Jonah has severe autism and Ben and his wife, Emma, are struggling to cope.When Ben and Emma fake a separation - a strategic decision to further Jonah's case in an upcoming tribunal - Ben and Jonah move in with Georg, Ben's elderly father. In a small house in North London, three generations of men - one who can't talk; two who won't - are thrown together.As Ben battles single fatherhood, a string of well-meaning social workers and his own demons, he learns some difficult home truths. Jonah, blissful in his innocence, becomes the prism through which all the complicated strands of personal identity, family history and misunderstanding are finally untangled.Perfect for fans of David Nicholls, THE SHOCK OF THE FALL and THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME.Read by David Thorpe(p) 2016 Orion Publishing Group
Shtum: A Novel
by Jem LesterA man shares a house with his autistic son and cranky elderly father in this &“moving, darkly funny novel&” (The Washington Post). Ben Jewell has hit a breaking point. His profoundly autistic ten-year-old son, Jonah, has never spoken, and Ben and his wife Emma are struggling to cope. When Ben and Emma fake a separation—a strategic yet ill-advised decision to further Jonah&’s case in an upcoming tribunal to determine the future of his education—father and son are forced to move in with Georg, Ben&’s elderly and cantankerous father. In a small house in north London, three generations of men—one who can&’t talk; two who won&’t—are thrown together. As Ben confronts single fatherhood, he must battle a string of well-meaning social workers and his own demons to advocate for his son, learning some harsh lessons about accountability from his father along the way. As the tribunal draws near, Jonah, blissful in his innocence, becomes the prism through which all the complicated strands of personal identity, family history, and misunderstanding are untangled, in this &“funny yet heartbreaking&” prize-winning debut (The Independent). &“Whether you think Shtum is a novel about autism or about marriage (it&’s both, by the way), you will agree that it is, in the end, a love story infused with wit, charm, and a deep appreciation for the complex beauty of damaged souls.&” —Jonathan Tropper, New York Times-bestselling author of This is Where I Leave You &“This is the literary territory of Tony Parsons and Nick Hornby, infused with the Jewish humor of Howard Jacobson and Shalom Auslander . . . an exhilarating roller coaster ride between pathos, comedy and anger.&” —The Guardian &“A remarkable book, at once hilarious, horrifying, and heartbreaking, written with the glum humor only Brits can carry off.&” —The Toronto Star
Shut Up
by Anne TibbetsMary&’s older sister, Gwen, has screwed up everything. Not only is Gwen pregnant at seventeen, but she&’s also decided to marry the Creep who knocked her up. Now Mary is powerless to stop her family from imploding. Her parents are freaking out, and to top it off, the Creep has a gross fascination with Mary while Gwen enjoys teasing her to tears for sport. Despite her brother&’s advice to shut up, Mary can&’t keep her trap closed and manages to piss off Mom so much that it comes to blows. Mary doesn&’t know what to do, and all her attempts to get help are rejected. When she finally plans her escape, she fails to consider how it could destroy them all.