Polacco – Thank you, Mr. Falker

CELC

JEFIC P

Polacco

Personal Author:

Polacco, Patricia.

Title:

Thank you, Mr. Falker / Patricia Polacco.

Publication info:

New York : Philomel Books, c1998.

Physical description:

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Summary:

When Trisha starts school, she can’t wait to learn how to read, but the letters just get jumbled up. She hates being different, and begins to believe her classmates when they call her a dummy. Then, in fifth grade, Mr. Falker changes everything. He sees through her sadness to the gifted artist she really is. And when he discovers that she can’t read, he helps her prove to herself that she can – and will!

Subject term:

Reading–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Teachers–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Self-perception–Juvenile fiction.

ISBN:

(ISBN invalid)0399231668

John Paul II – Every Child a Light

CELC

J2488 J

John Paul II

Personal Author:

Paul, John II

Title:

Every child a light : the pope’s message to children / by John Paul II ; [edited by] Edited by Jerome M. Vereb.

Publication info:

Honesdale, Pa. : Wordsong, Boyds Mills Press, c2002.

Physical description:

48 p. : col. photos

Summary:

A collection of inspirational words for children from Pope John Paul II.  Here is a selection of John Paul’s thoughts of faith, family, life, and God’s love, taken from talks to children and young adults. They include words of spiritual advise and fatherly words of encouragement. But above all, John Paul expresses a message of hope–hope in the young and hope for the future.

Subject term:

Christian children—Religious life—Juvenile literature.

Subject term:

Christian life—Catholic authors—Juvenile literature.

ISBN:

1563970902

Tags:

Catholicism, children, inspirational, John Paul II, picture book

Chapman – Fighting back: the inspirational story of Bob Steenlage

CELC

JBIO S

Steenlage

Personal Author:

Chapman, Mike

Title:

Fighting Back: the inspirational story of Bob Steenlage / by Mike Chapman

Physical description:

108 p.:  pics.

Summary:

The inspirational true story of amateur wrestling legend Bob Steenlage who graduated from West Point and was traumatized by his service in Vietnam. Bob became a recluse and raised his family with home schooling. After a 20 year hiatus from society he came to grips with his problems and became an accomplished public speaker.

Subject term:

Biography—Bob Steenlage—Juvenile literature.

Subject term:

Bob Steenlage—Biography—Juvenile literature.

Subject term:

Wrestling—Juvenile literature.

Subject term:

West Point—Juvenile literature.

Subject term:

Vietnam—Juvenile literature.

ISBN:

0963706403

Tags:

army, biography, Bob Steenlage, faith, inspirational, U.S. history, Vietnam, West Point, wrestling

Canfield – Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul

CELC

J158.128 C

Canfield

Personal author:

Canfield, Jack

Title:

Chicken soup for the preteen soul : 101 stories of changes, choices, and growing up for kids ages 9 to 12 / [compiled by] Jack Canfield … [et al.].

Publication info:

New York : Scholastic Inc., c2000.

Physical description:

386p.

Summary:

Written by and for preteens, this uplifting collection of stories touches on the emotions and situations they experience every day: making and losing friends, fitting in while keeping their personal identity, discovering the opposite sex, dealing with pressures at school including violence, and coping with family issues such as divorce.

Subject term:

Preteens–Conduct of life–Juvenile literature.

Subject term:

Conduct of life–Juvenile literature.

ISBN:

0439284961

Tags:

advice, Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup for the Soul, children, children’s, choices, Christian, inspiration, inspirational, preteens, self-help, short stories, stories, story collection, teen

Canfield – Chicken soup for the kid’s soul

CELC

J158.128 C

Canfield

Personal author:

Canfield, Jack

Title:

Chicken soup for the kid’s soul : 101 stories to give kids hope, joy, and courage / [compiled by] Jack Canfield … [et al.].

Publication info:

Deerfield Beach, FL : Health Communications, c1998.

Physical description:

398 p. : ill.

Summary:

A collection of short stories, anecdotes, poems, and cartoons which present a positive outlook on life.

Subject term:

Conduct of life–Juvenile literature.

Subject term:

Children’s writings–Juvenile literature.

Subject term:

Children–Conduct of life.

ISBN:

1558746099 (pbk.)

Tags:

Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup for the Soul, children, children’s, conduct of life, courage, inspiration, inspirational, kids, relationships, self-help, short stories, stories, values, youth

Canfield – Best Night Out with Dad

CELC
JEFIC C

Canfield

Personal Author:

McCourt, Lisa.

Title:

Chicken soup for little souls : the best night out with Dad / story adaptation by Lisa McCourt ; illustrated by Bert Dodson.

Portion of title:

Best night out with Dad

Publication info:

Deerfield Beach, Fla. : Health Communications, c1997.

Physical description:

unpaged : col. ill.

Summary:

When he realizes that little Vincent’s father can’t afford to pay for circus tickets, Danny must decide whether to share his tickets or to use them himself.

Subject term:

Sharing–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Kindness–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Circus–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Christian life–Juvenile fiction.

ISBN:

1558745084

Tags:

Chicken Soup for the Soul, children, children’s, children’s book, Christian Living, family, feelings, inspirational, picture book, sharing, virtues

 

Lucado – You are special

CELC
JEFICL
Lucado

Personal Author:

Lucado, Max.

Title:

You are special / Max Lucado ; illustrations by Sergio Martinez.

Publication info:

Wheaton, Ill. : Crossway Books, c1997.

Physical description:

31 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Summary:

You Are Special tells the story of Punchinello, the wooden Wemmick. The inhabitants of Wemmicksville spend their days placing stickers on each other. Golden star stickers are put on the talented, smart, and attractive Wemmicks. Gray dot stickers are for those who make mistakes and don’t stand out. Punchinello, despite his best efforts to get stars from the other Wemmicks, is covered in gray dots and begins to believe he’ll never be worth anything. Then one day he visits Eli the woodcarver, his creator, and everything changes.

Max Lucado’s beautiful story reminds us that we are precious to God just the way we are. Parents and children alike will enjoy this touching portrayal of an eternal truth.

Subject term:

Self-esteem–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Toys–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Christian life–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Parables–Juvenile fiction.

Added author:

Martinez, Sergio, 1937-

ISBN:

0891079319 (hc : alk. paper)

Lucado – Oak inside the acorn

CELC
JEFICL
Lucado

Personal Author:

Lucado, Max.

Title:

The oak inside the acorn / Max Lucado ; illustrations by George Angelini.

Publication info:

Nashville, Tenn. : Tommy Nelson, c2006.

Physical description:

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Summary:

Soon Little Acorn grew into Little Oak. But now what was he to do? He couldn’t grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. He just grew and grew until he became Big Oak, and his branches were big and strong-but still he didn’t know what he was to do. Then one day Big Oak found that his strong branches were just right for a very special purpose. The Oak Inside the Acorn is the story of the miracle inside each of us. For within every child is the special person God created, just waiting to grow.

Subject term:

Growth–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Acorns–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Oak–Juvenile fiction.

Subject term:

Christian life–Juvenile fiction.

Added author:

Angelini, George, 1951-

ISBN:

9781400306015 (hardback)

ISBN:

1400306019 (hardback)

Lucado – Christmas child

CELC
JFICL
Lucado

Personal Author:

Lucado, Max.

Uniform title:

[Christmas cross]

Title:

The Christmas child / by Max Lucado.

Publication info:

Nashville, Tenn. : WestBow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers,c 2003.

Physical description:

ix, 82p. cm.

General Note:

Previously published as: The Christmas cross.

Summary:

A Chicago journalist finds himself in a small Texas town on Christmas Eve. Lonely, he encounters old faces and new facts…a hand carved manger, a father’s guilt, a young girl’s faith. The trip into the past holds his key to the future, and a scarlet cross shows him the way home.

Subject:

             Christmas stories.

ISBN:

1595540601

Lucado – In the eye of the storm

CELC

248.4 L

Lucado

Personal Author:

Lucado, Max.

Title:

In the eye of the storm / Max Lucado.

Publication info:

Dallas [Tex.] : Word, c1991.

Physical description:

292 p.:  Notes & Study Guide (pp. 261-292)

Summary:

Come face-to-face with Jesus when He experienced more stress than any other day of his life aside from his crucifixion. Before the morning became evening, he has reason to weep, run, shout, curse, praise, and doubt. If you know what it means to be caught in life’s storms…if you’ve ever ridden the roller coaster of sorrow and celebration…if you’ve ever wondered if God in heaven can relate to you on earth, then this book will encourage and inspire you.

Personal subject:

Jesus Christ–Person and offices.

Subject term:

Christian life.

Subject term:

Consolation.

ISBN:

0849943256

Tags:

Christian, Christian Living, Christianity, Christology, Consolation, devotional, inspirational, Jesus, Jesus Christ, logos, personal growth, religion, stress, suffering