Teaching English Literature

On the way home from school one day, Sadie sees a super cool pair of roller skates sitting in a toy store window that she has to have but realizes she does not have enough money to pay for them. Through creative thinking and determination she works to reach her goals along the way realizing she holds the power within herself to make all her dreams come true!

Paul and I hadn't been happy for a while. I knew that losing his job had been hard on him, but that was no reason for him to be neglectful - even scornful - in every possible way. He contributed less and less, but I guess what hurt me most was how he neglected my body. I chalked it up to depression until I found out what he'd been doing with girls on the Internet when I was away at work, keeping our family afloat. But it wasn't until I laid my eyes on Riley, our 23-year-old gardener, that I realized how I would get my revenge.

Do you long for more of God? Do you feel dry and distant from him? The Lord wants to draw near to you. It's time to get close with him and enjoy deep intimacy with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Enjoy a deep and close connection with the Lord. Love his presence and stay strong in him. Find inspiration and motivation that will bring children deeper in their walk. They will discover the beauty and excitement having a relationship, and how to walk in it daily.

When Ted falls out of bed, three tearaway mice whisk him off on a breathtaking adventure. They zoom around in fast cars, go on a balloon ride and climb a building-block mountain. It's all very exciting, but will Ted ever get back to his bed? One Ted Falls Out of Bed's counting theme is woven perfectly into a magical, rhythmic text by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. This audio edition of the story is read by Saskia Wickham and features a read-along track.

This delightful audiobook - one of Amazon's 2019 Holiday Gift Picks and Most Anticipated Books - is designed to start conversations with kids about generosity. In the tradition of Goodnight Gorilla, the words are intentionally spare. The audiobook is meant to be listened to interactively, with adults posing questions so kids can guess what's happening (and why). Praised by both parents and teachers for sparking imagination and eliciting discussion, the story can be interpreted differently in every family, by every child, and reinterpreted many times over.

His family thinks they know how to cheer him up. His dad wants to go outside and play, Mom tells her funniest joke, and his little sister shares her favorite teddy. Nothing helps. But one by one, they get quiet and begin to listen. After some time, space, and reassurance, Coen is able to show them what he needs.

Dian helps kids encounter the various dragons of life...like fear, anger, and discouragement. Building and Equipping Kingdom Kids, will help you raise up children who will impact their world for the kingdom of God.

Crumble is always getting into trouble because she is so curious and constantly poking her nose into things that are not her business. One day, she learns a big lesson. What teaches her the lesson? Listen to find out.

Harry's Lovely Spring Day follows Harry the mouse as he learns the value of kindness and that one small thing to someone could mean something huge to someone else!

It’s the early 1960s, and Anna has never seen a person with dark skin before. At first, she is afraid of her new second-grade teacher. But Anna quickly finds there’s no reason to be scared. Sister Anne is wonderful. She likes jokes, and she makes math and reading fun. But then someone sails a paper airplane to her, with a cruel message written on its wings. Sister Anne’s wise way of turning a painful incident into a powerful learning experience has a profound impact on Anna and her classmates.

Carlos Finds Courage is the story of a handsome young boy who is bullied at his new school. Despite having the urge to be mean to the bully, Carlos is encouraged by his two new friends to talk with his teacher. Through the terror and trauma of the bullying, Carlos discovers the courage to speak up for himself.

This is an empowering bonus meditation book for children that is a blast with a cast of monkeys, a unicorn, a mermaid, rockets, dolphins, dragons, a wagon, and more.

Tony the squirrel has been blessed with large paws, and he gathers nuts faster than any other squirrel. The squirrels are getting ready for winter, and gathering nuts is important for their food supply. Listen and discover what happens when the nuts run out before winter is over. Teaching children about God's love, one story at a time.

Rachel and Beth discover the beauty of God's glory and the power of prayer as they search for butterflies in the butterfly garden. The butterflies continue to disappear until the girls learn the butterfly secret. Scripture reference: Proverbs 3:7 (KJV). Be not wise in thine own eyes. This story is about patience, persistence, beauty, fun, and friendship.

Toby is a frog standing on his favorite lily pad croaking, "who cares?" He discovers who cares one rainy day and rescues a baby frog, teaching his friends that God cares for them.

Book 1: Dragon Has a Cold is a bedtime story for young children written in rhyme. Children love learning, and there are some things that they have to learn as they grow up, whether it's learning to read, ride a bike, swim, or so much more. However, children also get sick sometimes and aren't happy that a cough or cold prevents them from doing what they enjoy.

Harry the Happy Mouse is a cheerful, traditional story about a mouse called Harry who lives in the colorful English countryside. Harry helps a frog, but asks the frog to repay the kindness to someone else. We follow the good deed as it moves through other characters, who each selflessly help someone else, making themselves feel happy in the process!

This enchanting tale is a celebration of kindness, resilience, and the bonds of friendship. It teaches children the profound impact of kindness and how it can transcend boundaries, making it a valuable addition to any child's listening collection. The story concludes with a powerful message: Kindness is a gift that enriches both the giver and the receiver, making the world a better place.

Meet the married Dads, the divorced Dads, the widowed Dads and the gay Dads; the gamblers, the firemen, the bankers, the nurses, the soldiers and the milkmen. They’re trying to guide their sons through the foothills of childhood into the bewildering uplands of adulthood. But it’s hard to know if they’re doing it right. Or what their sons’ mothers think... Wise and funny, touching and true, What We’re Teaching Our Sons is for anyone who has ever wondered how to be a grown-up.

Laylee, angry with her father for making her move across the country for her senior year of high school, wants revenge. Now, the only girl in an all boys' prep school in Maine, where her father is the new headmaster, Laylee knows she'll have an easy time making her dad pay. She finds the ultimate revenge when she discovers that her film studies teacher is her evil stepmonster's brother: Mr. James Cocker. Her stepmonster was the real reason why Laylee had to leave everything she knew and loved in California.