Meet PaulPaul leads a normal and happy life, but there are things that stress him out. While on vacation, he learns about minimalism. Could that be something for him…?Who is this book for?Designed to be the first book you ever read in European Portuguese!It is written with beginner learners of Portuguese (A1 - A2 level) in mind, and contains:- Only basic vocabulary- Short sentences- Context to facilitate u...

Meet Oskar"Help! Help! A giraffe!"Oskar finds himself on a city street not knowing who he is or where he is coming from. People look at him strangely. Something seems to be different about Oskar… but what?Accompany Oskar on his entertaining journey to discover the fascinating world of humans and witness his search for who he really is and where he belongs.Who is this book for?This book is written with beginner learne...

Meet Detective KaraJoin Detective Kara on her adventure as she interviews people and looks for clues to solve her exciting cases. She relies on her courage and ideas, but a good dose of luck helps too. Especially when things get tricky...Can she solve all her cases this time?Who is this book for?It is written with pre-intermediate learners of Polish (A2-B1 level) in mind, and contains:- Mostly basic vocabulary- ...

Thief of Laughter, Jim Frazee's debut collection of poems, draws from the quiet violence of his youth in Southern California, to Spain during the final reign of Franco, and back again. His narratives embody a faith in humanity, guided by moral instinct, that struggles to make sense of everyday carnage, yet manages to find solace in spite of it. Called by poet Louise Glück "one of the most remarkable people I've ever met," Frazee unmasks the disappearance of childhood under the thu...

After his failed rescue of his brother Wyatt in a suspicious house fire, sixteen-year-old Russell Cobb wakes up from a coma, strangely mistaken for him and thrust into the middle of an arson investigation. Russell's only hope, before his bandages come off, is to deduce the likeliest suspect in his troubled past or risk being charged with homicide. In view of his brother's death, he begins to see his family, Wyatt's enigmatic girlfriend Edie, and a school gang in a darker light, colored by ...

From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss...The boss baby is used to getting his way—drinks made to order 24/7, his private jet plane, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren’t getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves.Two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Marla Frazee combines her signature wit and style with endearing illustrations in this clever take on one family’s very unusual new...

The Story group Bible study provides groups of all sizes the opportunity to discuss and apply what they experience during the 31-week The Story church campaign.To understand the Bible, says Frazee, you need bifocal lenses, because two perspectives are involved. The Lower Story, our story, is actually many stories of men and women interacting with God in the daily course of life.The Upper Story is God’s story, the tale of his great, overarching purpose that...

The farmer has another unexpected visitor from the nearby circus in this humorous and tender follow-up to The Farmer and the Clown by two-time Caldecott Honor–winning Marla Frazee.After his new friend the baby clown returned home to the circus train, the farmer expected to resume his quiet and solitary life. Little does he know a playful circus monkey has followed him home! At first, the farmer isn’t sure what to make of his excitable houseguest’s wild sen...

Two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee’s Boss Baby is back—but this time there’s a new baby sister CEO in town!Change is in the air—the Boss Baby’s staff has stopped taking his direction! It seems that there is a new CEO in town; from the moment she comes home, Boss Baby’s little sister is extremely loud and is demanding all sorts of corporate perks he never got. Can the Boss Baby and his staff get used to the new corporate structure?

The Bible teaches that the goal of the Christian life is to become like Jesus—for our own personal growth and for the sake of others. Every believer needs to ask three big questions: What do I believe? What should I do? And who am I becoming?In Think, Act, Be Like Jesus, bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee helps readers grasp the vision of the Christian life and get started on the journey of discipleship. After unfolding the revolutionary dream of Jesus and showing ...

This 90-Day devotional, written by Oak Hills Church pastor Randy Frazee, is part of the church-wide Believe campaign and encourages children to follow the footsteps of Jesus. Think, Act, Be Like Jesus; A Believe Devotional for Kids shares the message that the more you believe, the more Jesus can change you from the inside out to become the best person you can be.

This Caldecott Honor picture book is a simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee.In every life, there is love and loss, hope and joy, wonder and mystery. With glowing art and spare, powerful text, Caldecott Honor–winning creator Marla Frazee celebrates the moments, feelings, and experiences, both big and small, that make up a life.