Growing Joy

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - September 2021 Evening Star: Two bullied school children decide to reveal their true selves to their classmates and suffer the consequences. Conscience Cleaners: A genuinely repentant criminal appeals to the court to have his memory erased of the crime he committed. The Room Above: A convicted criminal wakes to an erased memory and finds he is part of a strange government rehabilitation program. Appreciating Hate: Police do a wellness check to a home and find a man who has been systematically working to remove art that glorifies the vile. The Showing: ...

When Shay's family gathers for a day at Granny’s house, there's one thing she can count on: there will be Double Dutch. Shay would much prefer if her family would join her in another activity, like rollerblading or hula hooping (the stuff Shay does best!). But there's no convincing her cousins, or her aunties, who can't wait to join the fun! Luckily, Shay's family is supportive, and with just the right balance of encouragement and bravery, Shay might be able to conquer her fears. She may even have what it takes to be a Double Dutch Queen!

Rainy days can be a drag, especially for energetic twins Sophie and Sam. But when their imaginative games are put on hold due to the weather, they turn to their clever and fun-loving mother, Lily, for a solution. With a twinkle in her eye, Lily takes them on a delicious adventure that will banish their rainy-day blues and leave them with a new appreciation for family, cultural diversity, and the joy of childhood.

Little squirrel is up in the sky. To save him, Police Bear summons animals of the sea, sky and land in an adventurous rescue operation.

Lucky Ladybug® and her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly, Toodaloo Turtle along with her class visit their places of origin and culture in this third book of the series. Together, they travel the world and learn about well known historic attractions in each country.

Meet 10-year-old Joy Applebloom, a girl with a knack for finding the silver lining in even the darkest of rainclouds. After years of travelling the world with her family, Joy feels like she’s finally found a place she can call home. She’s settled in at school, has a new best friend called Benny and she’s finally making a difference in the world. But when a new girl, Phoebe Dark, joins class 6C, Joy discovers there’s a whole world out there that she hasn’t explored yet. Could Plane Tree Gardens be just the beginning?

In Sam, Tam and the Mat, Sam enjoyed playing alone on the red mat with his blocks. Tam also enjoyed playing alone on the red mat with her horses. A conflict ensued when Tam pulled the mat out from under Sam in order to have it all to herself, and Sam followed suit.

No hay nada peor que enfrentarse a algo a ciegas y sin saber qué esperar, y criar a un hijo no es diferente. La ansiedad, la tensión y la duda pueden ser abrumadoras, pero cuando tienes la información a tu alcance, estarás más relajado y preparado para manejar las diferentes etapas y fases con aplomo.Afortunadamente, esta guía cubre todos los aspectos del desarrollo infantil, desde los hitos y el temperamento hasta el crecimiento emocional, físico y mental, y todo lo demás - ¡di adiós a ser sorprendido desprevenido!

Lucky Ladybug™ introduces her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly and Toodaloo Turtle in this second book of the series. Together, they teach important lessons; learn about school, happiness, sharing, giving, finding yourself, patience, musical instruments, singing, drama, reading, friendship, dancing, teamwork, relaxing, fun, cooking, nutrition, alphabet, numbers, caring, time, confidence, achievement and more.

Overcomers is a children's Christian fiction story to help children overcome fear. Nine-year-old Claudia-Rose lives in Serenade Creek, a town known for its beauty and peace, until an armed invasion kicks her life out of normal into frantic despair. A fight against fear takes her to the brink of this choice: Give in to fear, or fight fear off, with the love of God, to save the people of her lovely town. What will she choose?

Hi! My name is Joy Applebloom, and I'm 10 years old. People say I am a ‘glass half full’ kind of person, which basically means I see the good in everything. Right now, I’m going to need all my powers of positive thinking to fix a really tricky situation. My new best friend, Benny, just hasn’t been himself lately. I have to find out what’s going on and bring back Benny’s special smile for good.

Gram Hatter and Kat set off on an adventure. Gram quickly folds up a pirate hat and places it on Kat's head, and they begin their mission to help clean up the city park. Volunteering turns into a treasure hunt as Kat finds pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and even a dollar. With each discovery, Kat gets a new hat, and Gram Hatter teaches Kat how to count her coins as they pick up litter at the park. When Kat adds up her money, there's enough for ice cream. Or should she donate the money to support the park instead?

"Be a Better You" and learn how to be the best you that you can be with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ teaches important lessons in her videos, such as sharing, caring, beauty from within, honesty, listening, loving yourself, confidence, helping others, acceptance, giving, respect, forgiveness, following your dreams, and more. Developed for children ages 0-6, however children of all ages and adults may find a special connection with our adorable and loving Lucky Ladybug™.

It's her dream role; she's had the part memorized since she was ten; and she and Roger Morton, who's playing the male lead, definitely had chemistry in the audition. But Aggie isn't just a talented actress, writer, and athlete. She's also the fattest girl in the senior class. What happens after she checks the cast list for the musical will hurl Aggie into an unexpected journey of tears, friendship, jealousy, revenge, Oreos, and lots of lots of theater.

The birds and the bees have declared war! The horrible fight threatens to swallow up the whole mountain. Little Dragonfly doesn't know what to do. Can she make any difference? Or should she just hide on her mountaintop until the trouble blows over? Fly with Little Dragonfly on her epic adventure of courage, strength, and justice, as she faces the question: Do all creatures deserve to be free, no matter their color?

Enjoy three joyful stories introducing the ABCs, well-being, and nature. We are building caring families and helping children learn about their feelings, culture, emotions, and identity.

Venez dans un camping au bord du lac dans le sud de l’Ontario pour une aventure avec Mme Twigadoon, Mamie et Papi McDeedle et leur famille, et apprendre des leçons de vie dans cette histoire émouvante à propos d’un tamia rayé courageux et de son évasion étroite.

Dream big, as big as the night sky full of stars. When you discover the things you love, you’ll find true joy. Journey through a magical world, filled with a colorful cast of animals, where listeners have endless opportunities to be themselves and find freedom in expression. They will delight in the silly humor and undeniable spirit of this rhythmic audiobook - and take to heart the message that they are enough exactly as they are!

When Mary Pinny dies from a snakebite, she leaves her young daughter, Comity, and husband Herbert in the Middle of Nowhere. As Stationmaster of the Kinkindele Repeater Station, Herbert Pinny takes great pride in his job; receiving morse messages and passing them down the Wire. But Comity dreams of a different life and sends letters to her grandmother and her snooty aunt full of colourful tales of her imaginary life. That is, until the new station assistant, Quartz Hogg, arrives and brings Comity and her father sharply back down to earth.

There was a different sort of piglet in the pigpen one cool spring morning. That "different" one is named Penny, and she's really not a piglet at all . . . she's a puppy. A puppy who gets longer and longer as her piglet siblings get bigger and bigger. Penny doesn't understand why she's different - she only knows that Mama Pig loves her just the same as the rest of the litter. Penny's siblings are baffled by her peculiar behavior - like digging with her paws instead of her snout, and especially her loud, sharp oink.