Creative Child

With the signature wit and humor that has garnered him legions of fans, Gantos instructs young writers on using their "writing radar" to find story ideas in their own lives. Incorporating his own misadventures as a developing writer, Gantos inspires listeners to build confidence and establish good writing habits as they create and revise their stories. More than just a how-to guide, Writing Radar is a celebration of the power of storytelling and an ode to the characters who - many unwittingly - inspired Gantos' own writing career.

With plenty of research-based guidance and step-by-step activities, this book will help your toddlers to speak in no time. And with proven strategies and easy-to-follow fun activities for toddlers, this book of 20 activities is an ideal addition to your homeschool educational material.

Prompted by a neverending stream of letters pleading for advice on how to be a better writer, successful children’s authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter put their heads together to create this useful guide. With dozens of books and decades of experience between them, the authors brought their distinct personal styles to the advice they had to offer. Now they have done the same for this audio version, with each author narrating her own sections.

Every night the children begged and prayed to God for their hearts' desire: a puppy. Some people might say they wore Mama and Papa out, and others might say that Jesus softened their parents' hearts. But things don't go as they hoped. How can they recover from their disappointment? Who will help them accept the blessing in the unexpected?

At last! Here's an audiobook edition of an Eric Carle book that's a favorite with littlest cloud gazers everywhere! Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark, and a funny clown. It's all lots of fun, but so is playing with friends. So this time, Little Cloud joins the crowd, gathering with his pals into one giant cloud. And then they rain!

El Sultán ha pedido a los artistas más reputados del país un gran libro que celebre las glorias de su reino. Su tarea será iluminar esa obra al estilo europeo. Pero como el arte figurativo puede ser considerado una ofensa al Islam, el encargo se convierte a todas luces en una proposición peligrosa. La élite gobernante no debe conocer el alcance ni la naturaleza de ese proyecto, y el pánico estalla cuando uno de los miniaturistas desaparece. La única pista para resolver el misterio -¿quizá un crimen?- reside en las miniaturas inacabadas.

Jerry Newman doesn’t mean to keep getting into trouble - it just sort of happens. But when a practical joke goes wrong, burning down a church in his small east Texas town, Jerry’s widowed mother quickly sends him to live with his journalist uncle in Los Angeles. Jerry is secretly pleased not only to avoid being punished for his crime but also to live in California. On the night before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Jerry and his uncle go to investigate a popular warehouse church in Los Angeles. There, they hear a man predict the coming quake.

What child doesn't imagine going on an adventure? We can just see the creative wheels turning as they play! These wonderful quick-listen stories describe some delightful, creative and imaginative adventures. You will be sure to enjoy listening to these stories with your children and grandchildren for years to come!

What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others discover their passions decades later? Are prodigies imbued with innate talent? Do late bloomers reveal their talents because their skills require life experience and contemplation? Through engaging storytelling and intriguing historical and cutting-edge scientific research, best-selling author and acclaimed journalist Claudia Kalb explores these questions to uncover what makes a prodigy and what drives a late bloomer.

Creativity is a gift shared by all, yet most of us have been led to believe that if we are not starving artists, musicians, or writers, then creative thinking is not something we are capable of. This just isn't true and to prove it I've brought together some of the best methods to trigger and retain that creative spark within.

Dieses Buch macht Ostern zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis! Mit 20 liebevollen Geschichten können Sie entweder gemeinsam mit Ihrem Kind die Osterzeit genießen oder Ihr Kind kann sich von den Hörabenteuern animieren lassen. Das Buch enthält 20 inspirierende Ostergeschichten, die wichtige Werte wie Freundschaft, Mut, Zusammenhalt, Dankbarkeit, Anderssein und Freude vermitteln. Zudem regen sie die Vorstellungskraft der Kinder an und vermitteln ihnen wertvolle Lebenslektionen. Die liebevollen Geschichten vermitteln wichtige Werte und fördern die soziale und emotionale Entwicklung.

Kids’ movement inspiration wrapped up in a charming story of friendship and determination. One of 12 Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories by an award-winning dance teacher, turned award-winning author, and her ballerina daughter.

In 'The Importance of Parent-Teacher Collaboration for Children's Success', the journey toward securing our children's future leadership roles begins with a crucial partnership: that between parents and teachers. In an era of increasing academic demands and complexity, this book illuminates the pivotal role parental involvement plays in a child's educational journey. From understanding grade-level expectations to fostering effective communication with teachers, this insightful guide empowers parents to actively support their child's academic success.

Kyle and his mom have different opinions about creativity. He can't live without it, and she doesn’t have time for it. Kyle has to show his mom that using her imagination doesn’t call for too much time. As he tries to teach her that creativity is not just about making art, Mom learns that she has already made her greatest creation.

Get ready for some unforgettable family fun with this massive riddle collection for children of all ages! Creative Riddles and Trick Questions for Kids and Family! is a fun riddle book that contains 300 creative riddles and tricky brain teasers of easy to hard difficulty. It’s perfect for families, parties or even youth group events! It is the second volume in the series of riddle books. These brain teasers will challenge the wits of children of different age groups and we promise that adults will enjoy them as much as their kids will!

God could have made us all exactly the same, but he didn’t. And our differences are good! As his children, those called by God to belong to his family, we can actually use our differences to help each other. Here’s some more great news: There are no rules about how we look or sound to be in His family. We have a delightfully different family on purpose.

Sierra Nice, a trusted authority since 2014 brings years of dedicated study and practical experience to empower parents in overcoming the challenges of managing their children's anger. This comprehensive guide is not just a book; it's your ally in navigating the complexities of childhood anger. Inside, Sierra explores the roots of childhood anger, the psychology behind it, and provides effective communication techniques.

Creative Ninja can't come up with any ideas for an art project until a friend introduces a cool strategy to increase creativity. Find out what happens in this STEAM book about developing creativity! Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out.

Jaw-Dropping Facts and Some Silly "You Be the Judge" Trivia That Kids Can't Get Enough Of! Tired of boring facts? Want to know mind-blowing information that will make learning fun and spark imagination? Watch as amazing facts become unforgettable, and silly trivia gets kids thinking!

Creativity is now the number skill needed in the workforce, per the World Economic Forum, so supporting our kids' creativity (and redeveloping our own) is in our best interest. Children come to us with unbounded creativity. They are ready to explore, imagine, and invent.