Counting on Grace

Counting on Grace PDF Author: Elizabeth Winthrop
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0307518221
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242

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1910. Pownal, Vermont. At 12, Grace and her best friend Arthur must leave school and go to work as a “doffers” on their mothers’ looms in the mill. Grace’s mother is the best worker, fast and powerful, and Grace desperately wants to help her. But she’s left handed and doffing is a right-handed job. Grace’s every mistake costs her mother, and the family. She only feels capable on Sundays, when she and Arthur receive special lessons from their teacher. Together they write a secret letter to the Child Labor Board about underage children working in Pownal. A few weeks later a man with a camera shows up. It is the famous reformer Lewis Hine, undercover, collecting evidence for the Child Labor Board. Grace’s brief acquaintance with Hine and the photos he takes of her are a gift that changes her sense of herself, her future, and her family’s future.

Counting on Grace

Counting on Grace PDF Author: Elizabeth Winthrop
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0307518221
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242

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Book Description
1910. Pownal, Vermont. At 12, Grace and her best friend Arthur must leave school and go to work as a “doffers” on their mothers’ looms in the mill. Grace’s mother is the best worker, fast and powerful, and Grace desperately wants to help her. But she’s left handed and doffing is a right-handed job. Grace’s every mistake costs her mother, and the family. She only feels capable on Sundays, when she and Arthur receive special lessons from their teacher. Together they write a secret letter to the Child Labor Board about underage children working in Pownal. A few weeks later a man with a camera shows up. It is the famous reformer Lewis Hine, undercover, collecting evidence for the Child Labor Board. Grace’s brief acquaintance with Hine and the photos he takes of her are a gift that changes her sense of herself, her future, and her family’s future.

The Castle in the Attic

The Castle in the Attic PDF Author: Elizabeth Winthrop
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 082342684X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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The classic children's story about a young boy, his toy castle, and a magical adventure that reveals the true meaning of courage When his beloved caretaker Mrs. Phillips tells him she's leaving, William is devastated. Not even her farewell gift of a model medieval castle helps him feel better—though he has to admit it's fascinating. From the working drawbridge and portcullis to the fully-furnished rooms, it's perfect in every detail. It almost seems magical. And when William looks at the silver knight, the tiny figure comes to life in his hand—and tells him a tale of a wicked sorcerer, a vicious dragon, and a kingdom in need of a hero. Hoping the castle's magic will help him find a way to make his friend stay, William embarks on a daring quest with Sir Simon, the Silver Knight—but he will have to face his own doubts and regrets if he's going to succeed. William's story continues in The Battle for the Castle, available as a redesigned companion edition. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice A California Young Reader Medal Winner A Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Winner Nominated for 23 State Book Awards

Counting on Snow

Counting on Snow PDF Author: Maxwell Newhouse
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 0887769853
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Book Description
Maxwell Newhouse, folk artist extraordinaire, has created a unique counting book. The premise is simple. He invites children to count with him from ten crunching caribou down to one lonely moose, by finding other northern animals - from seals to wolves to snowy owls - as they turn the pages. But as the animals appear, so does the snow, until it's a character too, obliterating light and dark, sky and earth. A gorgeous exploration of the isolation and the beauty of northern winter, Maxwell Newhouse has created a deceptively simple picture book that can be enjoyed by all ages.

A Matter of Grace

A Matter of Grace PDF Author: Marion Collier
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1619044471
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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Book Description
Often life's greatest treasures are found in the most unlikely places. A Matter of Grace is the true story of a tiny dog and her gigantic influence on those she met along the way. Mattie's story is filled with humorous and touching accounts of her healing from deadly mange, living with the menagerie of animals on the farm, walking with her master on paths he fondly remembered, and bringing a message of hope and optimism to everyone she met from the barbershop to the mountains of Colorado to the pulpit. Mattie Grace stepped right out of a trash pile into an old man's heart. Vowing that the pain, suffering, and abuse she endured as a pup would never happen to her again, the man took her in as an orphan and adopted her as if she were his child. She was just a tiny package crammed to overflowing with energy, enthusiasm, excitement, curiosity, charm, and charisma. Mattie became the spark plug of the family and scattered love around everywhere, the way the wind scatters leaves. A Matter of Grace will warm your heart and convince you that life gives second chances. Marion Collier has spoken to thousands of people as a preacher, teacher, entertainer, and motivator. He has walked many paths-woodsman, athlete, honky-tonk musician, crop-duster, oil field worker, skilled marksman, farmer, evangelist, water manager, carpenter, animal lover, and storyteller extraordinaire. He has served at the heart of his community in North Louisiana and has many colorful stories to tell. He lives on his farm near Crowville, Louisiana, with his wife, seven mules, one horse, nine cats, three dogs, over one hundred fowl, and his pet rooster, Little Man. Marion graduated from Mississippi College and holds a Master's Degree in Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Counting on Community

Counting on Community PDF Author: Innosanto Nagara
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
ISBN: 1609806336
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Book Description
Counting on Community is Innosanto Nagara's follow-up to his hit ABC book, A is for Activist. Counting up from one stuffed piñata to ten hefty hens--and always counting on each other--children are encouraged to recognize the value of their community, the joys inherent in healthy eco-friendly activities, and the agency they posses to make change. A broad and inspiring vision of diversity is told through stories in words and pictures. And of course, there is a duck to find on every page!

Kahlo's Koalas

Kahlo's Koalas PDF Author: Grace Helmer
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1524852953
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Book Description
Introduce your little one to some of the world’s best artists while teaching them their numbers 1 to 10. With illustrator Grace Helmer's quirky renderings of animals in the style of world-famous artists, Kahlo’s Koalas extends the basic counting concept in a simple, one number, one image per spread format that introduces the smallest children to their first concept of numbers, animals and art appreciation.

The Book of Grace

The Book of Grace PDF Author: Suzan-Lori Parks
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
ISBN: 155936646X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 112

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Book Description
A new play by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Topdog/Underdog.

Sledding

Sledding PDF Author: Elizabeth Winthrop
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN: 9780590480819
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
Two young sledders bundle into their winter clothes and go down a snowy hill in a wild, whirling ride.

A Little Demonstration of Affection

A Little Demonstration of Affection PDF Author: Elizabeth Winthrop
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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Book Description
SUMMARY: Jenny and her brother Charlie hardly ever spoke to each other until the summer they discovered that they could be friends.

Counting Styles

Counting Styles PDF Author: Shalayna Williams
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Book Description
The synergy of counting and hair appreciation in the first- ever picture book highlights counting and the diversified hairstyles of little black girls everywhere. Take a journey with Brooke as she survives wash day and incorporates counting in the many hairstyles her mama creates.