Warm...funny...nostalgic...remembering a lovable and wise father, and reflecting on how he taught his children all the important stuff about life, either by example or in the guise of great stories. Every beautifully illustrated chapter is a journey into some corner of the heart, whether you simply wish to enjoy a good read, or want the perfect Father's Day gift that says "thank you Dad". If ever there was a must-have book for every father-to-be, this is it.

"Between the Pews: More Than a Sabbath Day's Journey from the Promise Land"Set against a Southern backdrop of the segregated Jim Crow era and the Civil Rights Movement, "Between the Pews" is a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story about a young African American woman's journey to self-discovery and resilience.Growing up in the tight-knit Promise Land Community, surrounded by loving family and friends, she experienced a peaceful and idyllic childhood. However, as a young...

This is an invigorating story. The author tells about growing up peacefully in a small Southern community during the Civil Rights Movement. Her childhood was protected from much of the Jim Crow, racism, and unrest experienced in the segregated South during that time. Founded by former slaves and colored Civil War veterans, these landowners created a safe haven, a thriving village for its African American residents. This environment hardly prepared her for what life was like outside this pr...

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. However, even the most reluctant of heroes sometimes need a little help to make their dreams come true. This is the story of a small dog, the color of warm chocolate with four white paws that look as if he is wearing mismatched socks. His wish to find someone to love him comes true under rather extraordinary circumstances with help from an unusual ally.

Behind a hedge of tangled thorns, a palace sleeps, under the powerful spell of a wicked fairy inside is Sleeping Beauty, waiting for the kiss of a handsome prince to awaken her from her long enchantment…Here is a delightful new version of a traditional fairy tale, specially adapted by Lesley Young and carefully worded with lively text to appeal to all young readers. Every magical moment of this classic story is captured in bright, charming pictures making this edition perfect for reading a...

Mom may be gone but her daughter is carrying on the legacy of Mom's Diner, a place where people can relax and have their problems solved between refills. Befriending a new customer, she senses he has a few dark secrets to hide, and before he gets the bill he'll learn that just because you get a nice smile from a pretty face in a cozy diner doesn't mean there aren't deeper things afoot.

This humorous collection of 150 haikus captures the psyche of cats, and distills the essence of kitty behavior in the five-seven-five scheme of classic Japanese poetry. The poems are accompanied by line drawings.

The classic tale of Beauty and the Beast will capture the heart of every child. Perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves, children will be thrilled by the adventures of the young heroine as she gradually discovers the goodness beneath the outwardly terrifying exterior of the Beast. This attractive new version is retold with warmth and sensitivity, and illustrated with lively decorative pictures by Annabel Spenceley.

Print them one at a time as needed or print them all as a gift, however you decide to take full advantage of these creative letters is up to you. It's now time to decide.Thank you so much for spreading the love of literacy and snail mail. I know I was always anxious for the mail to arrive as a kid, still am as long as it's not bills! See the light shine in friends eyes when they tell you how much they appreciated receiving something that made them smile!Go ahead, have fun a...

With honesty and insight coupled with much gratitude and some regret, Karen O'Donnell Taylor talks to God about her concerns and struggles as a single mom. Although some of the experiences around which her conversations and prayers are written are familiar to married parents (shopping with a teenage daughter or concerns for their children's future), O'Donnell Taylor incorporates a fresh, positive perspective toward daily tasks and challenges that are especially relevant to single moms: pay...

Decades ago, when bands like the Everly Brothers rode the airwaves and vacancy signs shone like beacons in the night, a young man gets his first taste of love, loss, and the ethereal satisfaction that comes with knowing that the world is turning and life is being lived.

While doing some last minute shopping on Christmas Eve a man has a magical experience. He watches a child preparing to get on Santa's lap through a shop window and is reminded about a special Christmas memory. When the child gets down Santa makes eye contact with the man and they are immediately taken back to a moment they had shared (in his past). So the story unfolds as he stares through a window of time at a Glimpse from Christmas Past