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|  | | Almond Eyes
A little boy is told all of the time that he has beautiful "almond eyes". This confuses him until his mother explains.
font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> /font>font size="3">span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">A young boy is told all of his life that he has beautiful “almond eyes”. He is, of course, confused by this until his mother explains. She points out that it is the shape of his eyes that make people say this to him. He then starts to notice all of the different shapes, sizes, and functions of his friends’ eyes. What he learns after everything is heartwarming and worthy of reading over and over./span>span style="line-height: 107%; font-family | |  | | Brainstorming: It's Raining Ideas!
The second book of eight in the Writing is a Process series of children's picture books. This story is about a child who discovers the need to brainstorm before he writes his story.
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">span style="line-height: 107%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In this, the second book of eight in the b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Writing is a Process/i>/b> series, a young boy begins to write his own story and finds that he is helped when he uses the brainstorming method for ideas. With his teacher’s encouragement, he extends his initial list so that he creates enough reminders to make | |  | | Christmas All Year!
Imagine if the wonderful feelings and happy spirits that happen at Christmas-time could be around all year! This is the story of a girl's imagination making this very thing happening.
Christmas is a wonderful holiday. Aside from the religious significance of this time, people from all over the world are hit with the "Christmas Spirit"; they are jovial, friendly, helpful, and generous, more so than at any other time.br />
In this story, a young girl wonders why the good Christmas feelings can't last al year long. She imagine what the world would be like if neighbors remained friendly and social; how mudmen would look instead of snowmen, and how it would be to put wheels on her sled during the summer. This is a wonderful story to share with children of all ages | |  | | Daddy, My Hero
This is the story of a little girl who tells about her daddy, a soldier, whom she loves.
font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> /font>font size="3">span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">At a time when parents all over the country are deploying and having to be apart from their families, this timely and beautiful story is about a little girl who loves her daddy. He is a soldier and sometimes must be away from home. The little girl shares her memories of the good times as well as the sadness she feels when he is gone. Wonderful illustrations accompany the beautifully written story in rhyme. This is the perfect gift for any family with a parent ov | |  | | Editing: It's Time for Corrections
Book four of the eight in the Writing is a Process series of children’s picture books presents the idea of editing to young authors.
font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> /font>font size="3">span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Book four of the eight in the Writing is a Process series of children’s picture books presents the idea of editing to young authors. This is one of the least popular steps in any writing process, but this story, written in the lyrical rhyme that is Terri Kelley’s signature style, is told from a child’s point of view. The young girl tells about editing her own story and shows readers that it can be fun. Included in this book are t | |  | | Gingerly
Life is to be avoided, according to Gingerly. She is too tall, overweight, shy, and has no friends.
Gingerly Matson is a 5th grade girl who spends most of her time trying to be invisible. She has no friends and no plans to make any. She loves to dance, but will do so only in the privacy of her own bedroom. One day, when she is minding her own business, she runs into Zoey, a lively little fifth grader who soon becomes Gingerly's first and greatest friend. Together, they overcome bullies and other challenges while proving that, with a great friend, everything is possible! | |  | | Grandpa Doesn't Know Me Anymore
Azheimer's and dementia are devastating to most families. This book is told from a grandson's point of view.
If you have a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia, then you know the pain these dreadful diseases cause everyone in the family. This story, told from the point of view of a young grandson, helps adults start a conversation with their young readers about these two diseases and about the aging of their grandparents. This is a story of love. | |  | | How Can Aliens Be Illegal?
After overhearing his parents discussing illegal aliens, a young boy tries to get his mom to take him to see them. She takes the time to explain the issues on both sides of immigration in America.
Children are like sponges; they soak up everything. For example, the term "illegal aliens" is one that confuses children. In this delightful and touching story told in lyrical rhyme, a young boy overhears his mother and father discussing "illegal aliens". Of course, he immediately pictures spaceships and planets and wants to go and see these outer-space visitors. His mother, who is initially confused, sits down to help her son understand the issues surrounding immigration in America in basic terms. This is not a political book. It does not take sides and simply helps chi | |  | | Outside My Window
Take a look outside your window on any day of the year. You may be surprised by what is going on out there.
This is the story about the many things that go on outside our windows. People coming and going, dogs playing, flowers blooming, weather changing, and so much more. This delightful story, written in rhyme and illustrated with high-interest pictures, will keep your young reader engaged. It's sure to become a favorite book to share.
| |  | | Rough Drafts: Bumpy Writing is OK
Book 3 of the eight in the Writing is a Process series is the story of a young girl who remembers the details of a stormy night to help her create a story. She uses the Brainstorming she learned in a previous lesson to also help her create her rough draft.
font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> /font>span style="line-height: 107%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Book three of the eight in the b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Writing is a Process/i>/b> series is the story of a young girl who remembers the details of a stormy night to help her create a story. She uses the Brainstorming she learned in a previous lesson to also help her create her rough draft. Written in lyrical rhyme, as all of the books in this series are, this story will capture child | |  | | Today, I'll Be Good
This is a book about choices children make to behave or misbehave. It is told in rhyme from the point of view of a young boy.
font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> /font>span style="line-height: 107%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This is the story of a young boy who finds it difficult to behave himself in school. He doesn’t like the consequences of his poor choice, though, and vows that he will be good from now on. While he does not always succeed in doing so, his efforts to behave are noticed and appreciated by all. This is a wonderful story written in lyrical rhyme and accompanied by beautiful illustrations.o:p>/o:p>/span>
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The first in the Writing is a Process series of eight children's picture books. This edition introduces and gives a brief overview of the writing process.
i>Writing is a Process/b>/i> is the first in the series of eight children's picture book. This first book provides readers with a brief overview of what a writing process is and introduces them, through illustrations, to the characters they will meet in the remaining seven books.
While this series is a fantastic tool for any parent or teacher who is trying to teach children to write stories, it is especially useful for teaching the special populations (learning challenged, language challenged, etc.) because it provides excellent visual support and is written in lyrical rhyme w |
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