It was love at first sight: the huge pale-green eyes, the ruffled tawny hair and the cute way he held his head to one side. What really swung it, though, was his feet being way too big for his body, his ears too big for his head and that, while trying to look brave, he was obviously terrified. Charly was the first of what grew to be a large family of abandoned Spanish dogs taken in by Jackie Todd and her husband Stephen after they emigrated in 1997 to Frigiliana, a picturesque Spanish vill...

Giving and receiving mercy is central to living a life of passion and is central to living the life God calls us to. We all need mercy at different times in our lives, and we all have an obligation to give mercy to others at different times in our lives. If you think about it, God’s mercy is overwhelmingly generous. He calls us to respond with the same spirit of generosity. The perfect companion for the Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis, Beautiful Mercy provides an encounter with th...

Max shows everyone how he thanks God for everything in his life such as flowers, trees, birds, friends, family and more.Research shows that if we teach children at a very early age the value of inspiration, gratitude, responsibility, among other positive attributes, your child will have a much higher chance of creating a wonderful life. Just imagine if every child were inspired to be happy, grateful, loving and have no limitations!

Max & Molly teach us about traditional manners such as using Mr. & Mrs., “please” and “thank you,” shaking hands, common courtesy and more.Research shows that if we teach children at a very early age the value of inspiration, gratitude, responsibility, among other positive attributes, your child will have a much higher chance of creating a wonderful life. Just imagine if every child were inspired to be happy, grateful, loving and have no limitations!

Max teaches us to get inspired by showing how he uses his imagination and thoughts to create happy outcomes.Research shows that if we teach children at a very early age the value of inspiration, gratitude, responsibility, among other positive attributes, your child will have a much higher chance of creating a wonderful life. Just imagine if every child were inspired to be happy, grateful, loving and have no limitations!

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book • Robert F. Sibert Honor BookAn evocative picture book biography about the prolific life of Jackie Ormes, whose groundbreaking cartoons became some of the first empowering depictions of Black women in America!Jackie Ormes made history. She was the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the United States. She was also a journalist, fashionista, philanthropist, and activist, and she used her incre...

Max shows everyone how easy it is to give thanks for everything in his life such as flowers, trees, birds, friends, family and more.Research shows that if we teach children at a very early age the value of inspiration, gratitude, responsibility, among other positive attributes, your child will have a much higher chance of creating a wonderful life. Just imagine if every child were inspired to be happy, grateful, loving and have no limitations!

Max shows us he’s responsible by making his bed, getting dressed, cleaning up his toys, clearing the table and more.Research shows that if we teach children at a very early age the value of inspiration, gratitude, responsibility, among other positive attributes, your child will have a much higher chance of creating a wonderful life. Just imagine if every child were inspired to be happy, grateful, loving and have no limitations!

Welcome to Volume 2 of The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology!This collection of positive and uplifting works has been created in response to PoArtMo, a year-long movement launched in 2020 by Auroras & Blossoms. PoArtMo stands for "Positive Actions Rally Thoughts & Momentum."The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: 2021 Edition features a variety of different works by 40+ artists, including poetry, short stories, flash fiction, visual art, and six word stories.Co...

Aligned with the Association for Positive Behavior Support’s Standards of Practice, this graduate-level text is an authoritative PBS primer for professionals preparing for work in educational and community-based settings. More than 60 leading scholars present the critical skills and knowledge professionals need to translate the principles and science of PBS into person-centered interventions that improve lives. Covering a broad range of ages, disabilities, and settings, this comprehensiv...

Inspired by the hit podcast The Women of Marvel and cowritten by the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures, this eye-opening and engaging book celebrates the women who have helped make Marvel one of the most successful comics and entertainment companies in the world.What does a hero’s journey look like when the hero in question happens to be a girl? #1 New York Times bestselling author and Marvel creator M...