Seeing with a child's delightful curiosity, opens the way for many fun possibilities. "What if dogs really did grow on dogwood trees? What if butterflies could sing? What if a shooting star would fly into my pocket and bring magic to my heart forever?" You are invited to share the musings of a little boy who uses his fantastic imagination to delay ...
In his first book for children, Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys quarterback and three-time Super Bowl Champion, tells readers how to use unexpected change and temporary setbacks as an opportunity to grow in new and better ways. He describes his early childhood, how his interest in football developed, his successes and failures in high school and ...
Baltimore Oriole shortstop Cal Ripken tells young readers how the road to success in any field is rarely traveled overnight. Ripken, who stands poised to break one of baseball's most sacred records--Lou Gehrig's 2,130 consecutive games played--shares his thoughts on how success is attained over time, through sustained, day-by-day efforts and ...
In the tradition of Taylor's "Positively for Kids" series, Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway uses his own life as an example to show kids how perseverance and a wining attitude can lead them to success. Full-color illustrations and photos.
San Francisco 49er's quarterback Steve Young shares his own personal experiences with young readers. Children will learn the "life's lessons" Steve's experiences over the years have taught him"--overcoming physical injury and emotional disappointment and taking pride in all of your achievements regardless of the reactions of others. He encourages ...
In his first book for children, four-time NBA champion and Chicago Bull Scottie Pippen shares his experiences in life and encourages young readers to reach for high goals no matter what their background or what obstacles they face. 30 color illustrations. 25 color photos.
When eight-year-old Henry and his friend Oliver are having a fight, Henry's Grampa Charlie takes him to a baseball game. Charlie, a World War II veteran, cheers on the Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki and Kazuhiro Sasaki, and his enthusiasm for the Japanese players paves the way for Henry and Oliver's reconciliation. Full-color illustrations.
Examines the life of the New England Patriots quarterback who led the team to the Superbowl in 1997, discussing the steps he has taken to try to make good decisions.
The air sizzles with excitement when kids catch sight of Gadoosh and her wild purple hair. As her floppy inside-out shoes leave the ground, the whooshing caper begins and magic buttons fly everywhere. Wacky as Dr. Seuss and reminiscent of Mary Poppins, this enchanting tale whisks us into a world of love and laughter.
Seattle Mariner Alex Rodriguez is one of the most popular players in major league baseball. Now, in his first book for children, Rodriguez tells his story--from his childhood in a single-parent household to his triumphant rookie season in 1996--and his secrets to success. Color illustrations and photos.
Olympic champion Bonnie Blair shares with young readers the crossroads that she's faced during her lifetime, the sacrifices made, and the victories that can only be measured in the heart. Filled with color pictures and illustrations from her entire life and career, A Winning Edge reveals Blair's thoughts on achieving a productive balance in life, ...
Gary Payton describes his childhood in Oakland, California, his college years, his basketball career with the Seattle Supersonics, and his turn as an Olympic champion in 1996, using events from his life to illustrate the importance of self-confidence.
Using her own life as an example, Swoopes, a member of the 1996 Olympic basketball team and the only woman athlete to have her own shoe from Nike, illustrates how setbacks throughout her life have been overcome. In words, photos and ilustrations, Sheryl describes her childhood feelings of anger, remembers how her welfare family often had to do ...
Two-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi has won the hearts of millions of fans. In "Always Dream", Kristi reveals how her determination, ambition and love of skating keeps her going, even in the midst of obstacles and tragedy. Full-color illustrations & photos.
We can?t always see what twists and turns our life journeys have in store, or how following each bend in the road may really lead us to exactly where we belong. The Errant Knight is the touching story of a brave knight who sets out to serve his King. After first helping a group of distraught travelers, he is led astray from his mission again and ...
Using memorable anecdotes and personal reflections, Philadelphia Flyers Lindros recalls teaches kids the value of perseverance and how dedication and concentrated effort allowed him to skate through challenging situations to success. Full-color illustrations throughout.
A curious little frog fi nds a mysterious gift outside his home near the castle moat. It's Something Special... What can it be? It can be small and silent... Or big and loud. It can be planted...or blown...or thrown. And it's no good until you give it away. Join our little frog as he searches high and low for the answer to this puzzling riddle. ...
With more than 20 big flaps to lift, young readers can take a peek under the hood of a powerful NASCAR race car or get an inside look at what goes on in a NASCAR garage. Full color.
Rick, Ben, Hugo, and Archie are four teens with a fixation on that melon-headed menace, The Mask. When they each get a shot at wearing the empowering emerald artifact, they figure it's a dream come true! And it is! Power, fame, and ultimate wish fulfillment are at arm's reach! But so is the mute man-monster, Walter, and arm's reach is far too ...
A brother and sister are bored and irritated visiting their grandfather. There's no TV, no video games or computers -- only books! Sent by their grandfather into the attic, they discover a dusty volume that is unlike all the others. When they open it, it expands into a giant map. As the map grows larger and larger, filling the attic, the children ...
Information for young readers on researching their family history. Each book comes packaged with a notebook, family tree poster, a keepsake box for mementos.
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