Kids Moving

In early 2011, a medical event in her father’s life changed everything for author DJ Anderson. With her mother already dead she was forced to face the reality of an accumulation of belongings that had been ongoing since 1954. “I never set out to become an expert in downsizing,” says DJ. But an expert she has nevertheless become. With the overwhelming task of cleaning out her parents’ home, came the need for a plan. Through the lens of her experience, DJ has developed a strategy intended for those still living with all that they have accumulated. She encourages her readers to use her...

When she moved her young family to her husband's hometown in northern France, Karen Le Billon expected some cultural adjustment. But she didn't expect to be lectured for slipping her fussing toddler a snack, or to be forbidden from packing her older daughter a school lunch. Karen is intrigued by the fact that French children happily eat everything-from beets to broccoli, from salad to spinach - while French obesity rates are a fraction of what they are in North America.

A treasure trove of fun and friendship with a talking fox, for kids 7-10. Enjoyed by thousands of happy readers! Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! This collection includes books 1-6 of the My Fox Series in one huge 600+ page volume (not a boxed set): * Book 1 - My Fox Ate My Homework * Book 2 - My Fox Ate My Cake * Book 3 - My Fox Ate My Alarm Clock * Book 4 - My Fox Begins * Book 5 - My Fox Ate My Report Card * Book 6 - My Fox, My Friend Forever My name is Jonah Johnson and I'm in the sixth grade - but please call me Joe. I don't have to tell you, but ...

If we could ensure that our TCKs would grow up healthy and resilient, we would do it in a heartbeat. In Raising up a Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids, Lauren Wells has gifted us with a gentle guide and a preventive health primer, unique in the field of third culture kid literature. This book is a goldmine of wisdom, organized in a practical and readable format. While we cannot know all our TCKs will go through, we can take a giant step forward by learning how to multiply the benefits of a global life and conversely pay attention to the challenges that can become stumbling blocks to ...

📖 Things will go wrong. Here's what to do when they do. Meet Morgan — a 12-year-old who learned about Murphy's Law from their older cousin: "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." But here's the real lesson: sideways moments are normal. They're not your fault. And you can handle them. Murphy's Law for Kids gives children ages 7–12 a peer guide through 101 of the most common difficult moments kids actually face — told by a kid who just lived through them. Morgan isn't a teacher or a counselor. Morgan is 12, just finished 6th grade, and went through a family divorce, a move to a...

New York Times bestselling author and educator Ron Clark challenges parents, teachers, and communities everywhere embrace a difference in the classroom and uplift, educate, and empower our children. Read this book to find out why so many across the country have embraced these powerful rules. ·...

French Kids Eat Everything is a wonderfully wry account of how Karen Le Billon was able to alter her children’s deep-rooted, decidedly unhealthy North American eating habits while they were all living in France. At once a memoir, a cookbook, a how-to handbook, and a delightful exploration of...

Age Level: 7 and up Grade Level: 2nd and up Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! A talking fox is so awesome! My name is Jonah Johnson, and I'm in the 6th grade -- but please call me Joe. My whole world was made better when I met a talking fox. I'm about to find out how Fox got the ability to walk and talk like humans. But before I can, we have to avoid a whole new enemy that wants to take Fox away. My Fox Ate My Alarm Clock is a entertaining fantasy for kids, teachers, and parents. It's an enjoyable story for children in elementary and middle school, and ...

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a professor shares the lessons he's learned—about living in the present, building a legacy, and taking full advantage of the time you have—in this life-changing classic. "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." —Randy...

Are you ready to explore the thrilling and powerful forces that shape our planet? Dive into the exciting world of volcanoes and earthquakes, where you’ll uncover jaw-dropping facts and explore the science behind the Earth’s movements. Whether you’re a budding scientist, an adventurous explorer, or simply curious about the planet beneath your feet, this book is your ultimate guide to the world of earthquakes and volcanoes! Packed with fascinating insights, stunning illustrations, and amazing discoveries, this book takes you on a journey through the Earth’s most dramatic events, from ...

The 32nd fostering memoir from international bestseller Cathy Glass Struggling to cope with three young children, Janie turns to experienced foster carer Cathy Glass. Helping the family each morning, Cathy soon uncovers how dangerous their situation has truly become. Riley and his two little...

Some people never quite grow up—not in spirit, but in a deeper, more troubling way. They drift from job to job, never quite committing. They fall in love repeatedly but flee when relationships become real. They brim with creative ideas that never manifest. They live as though life were a dress rehearsal for a future performance that never arrives. Carl Jung and his followers identified this pattern as the puer aeternus—the "eternal boy." The term comes from ancient Rome, where it described divine figures of perpetual youth, but Jung transformed it into one of the most penetrating ...

A ballet teacher and a hockey player are brought together by fate in this big-hearted second chance romance by the USA Today bestselling author of Earls Trip. "A heartwarming, healing romcom worth staying up late to finish." —Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Say You'll...

It's March 2, 1955, and an ordinary 15-year-old girl from Montgomery, Alabama is about to do something extraordinary. When a white bus driver orders Claudette Colvin to give up her seat for a white passenger, she refuses to move. After Claudette is arrested, her brave actions help inspire Civil Rights leaders organize bus boycotts and perform similar acts to defy segregation laws.

Step into the Northwoods, where trees stretched taller than steeples, storms cracked louder than cannons, and laughter echoed across the rivers. Here lives Paul Bunyan — the mightiest lumberjack who ever walked the land — and his faithful companion, Babe the Blue Ox. From the moment Paul was born too big for his cradle, to the day he and Babe reshaped rivers, carved valleys, and cooked flapjacks on a griddle the size of a lake, their adventures grew into the tallest tales America has ever told. Taller than the pines, bigger than the mountains, funnier than a flapjack roof, this book ...

“A big-hearted story that’s as sweet as it is awesome.” —R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder “An honest, emotionally rich take on disability, family, and growing up.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut...

Lara was seven when her birth mother died from a drug overdose. With no extended family to look after her, she was put into foster care. The care system failed Lara and now she is failing her son. Lara and her one-year-old son, Arthur, are brought to experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, by...

Jackson is aggressive, confrontational and often volatile. His mother, Kayla, is crippled with grief after tragically losing her husband and eldest son. Struggling to cope, she puts Jackson into foster care. Cathy, his carer, encourages Jackson to talk about what has happened to his family, but...

Most people never think about a box. They open it, take what’s inside, and move on. But behind that simple object is one of the most important systems in the modern world. The Power of Paper: The Story of Paper, Packaging, and the Hidden System That Moves Everything takes readers on a clear, engaging journey from the invention of paper to the rise of corrugated boxes and the global systems that depend on them today. Written in a straightforward, easy-to-follow style, this book explores: The breakthrough that made paper scalable How machines turned paper into an industrial material The ...

Are you ready to transform yourself from a casual player to a future grandmaster? In movies and popular culture, it seems that playing Chess is something for brainiacs and geniuses. But nothing could be further from the truth; as Irving Chernev said: “Every chessmaster was once a beginner”, in fact anyone can learn to play and even excel at it, you just need the right guide! However, so many beginner’s books are just flimsy booklets that simply teach you the basic rules and some rudimentary moves without even attempting to elevate your game. But, don’t fret! We are proud to present ...