Manuel, a third-grade student, tries his best in his American classroom, even though learning English is hard for him. One day, he doesn't understand the lesson, but he still has to do the homework. He tells his family that Americans have weird customs, like "butterflies in the stomach." His mom thinks he got it wrong, but Manuel tries to do the homework anyway. This is a story about Manuel and the challenges faced by English Language Learners. It shows how hard it can be to learn a new la...

All babies come from God... But sometimes they arrive on airplanes!The newest book by Debbi Coder, Do Babies Come from Airplanes? was inspired by a conversation between the author and her adopted son when he was younger, and it is illustrated by artist Gloria Gordon. The book celebrates the beautiful journey of adoption as seen through the eyes of Dawit, a young Ethiopian boy who was adopted as a baby. Dawit learns that every child is special, every story is unique, and ...

Oh, we love the halls of Ivy that surround us here today. And, we will not forget though we be far, far away.From the creator of the Fibber McGee & Molly radio program, The Halls of Ivy presents real-life husband and wife Ronald Colman and Benita Hume as the first couple of Ivy College: William Toddhunter (“Toddy”) Hall and his wife, Victoria (“Vicky”) Cromwell Hall, a former actress of the British comedy stage.Although President Hall is an erudite and polished professor, he is completely ...

Swimming caps, mango trees, birthday parties, dirty clothes, lemonade, and mosquitoes! What could all these have in common? This collection of forty devotionals connects the ordinary objects and experiences of everyday life to the consistent presence of God in the lives of all of us. He is not restricted to magnificent chapels with stained-glass windows, neither is He confined to the peaceful ambiance of nature. Everyday people who lead ordinary lives are guaranteed to find God in everyday...

The Author of this novel Michael Hayman wrote this book following personal changes in his life. After spending 20 years in the Fire Service, Mick had to leave at an unexpected time, due to unforeseen circumstances. So he had to make a decision about what to do? So, he decided to become a writer, and turned his writing skills into writing his autobiography ‘Born into Fire’. Which of course is all true! Then he thought I will carry on and write a novel, which is this book you have In your ha...

Can a high-stepping star of the London stage find happiness as the wife of a dignified college president? Find out when you visit The Halls of Ivy! Ronald Colman and Benita Hume star in this gently-comic tale of academic life, where the kindly President Hall of Ivy College and the witty Mrs. Hall find themselves embroiled in the troubles and travails of their students, their staff, and — every now and then themselves.Here are sixteen delightful episodes of this erudite 1950s classic, bridg...

Revisit the nostalgia of childhood in this playful, beautifully illustrated ode to the special bond between children and the pets they love. "My Dog and Me" encourages children to play with, care for, and cherish their furry, four-legged friends. It celebrates both loyalty and responsibility, and it is sure to make children and parents alike fall in love with the non-human members of their family all over again.

Revisit the nostalgia of childhood in this playful, beautifully illustrated ode to the special bond between children and the pets they love. "My Dog and Me" encourages children to play with, care for, and cherish their furry, four-legged friends. It celebrates both loyalty and responsibility, and it is sure to make children and parents alike fall in love with the non-human members of their family all over again.