Storybooks for Tough Times

Storybooks for Tough Times
Author: Laura Ann Campbell
Publisher: Books Kids Love
Total Pages: 156
Release: 1999
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781555919641

Children's literature to help them deal with troubled times. Organized by topic, with detailed summaries, questions and recommendations for connecting to the issues.

The Hard-Times Jar

The Hard-Times Jar
Author: Ethel Footman Smothers
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2003-08-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780374328528

A look at the life of migrant workers through a child's eyes Emma Turner loves books and dreams of one day having the store-bought kind, but the Turners are migrant workers and money is tight. That means "no extras," so Emma must be content to make her own stories and books. Emma has a plan, though - she's going to save all the money she earns picking apples and put it in Mama's hard-times jar. Then there will surely be enough for extras. But when Mama tells Emma that this year she has to go to school instead of to work, it spoils everything. Now she will never own a store-bought book! But school turns out to have a wonderful surprise in store for Emma. Based on Ethel Footman Smothers's childhood, the story is brought to life with lush acrylic paintings, giving us a touching portrait of a book-hungry child.

Tight Times

Tight Times
Author: Barbara Shook Hazen
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1983-07
Genre: Families
ISBN: 9780812406641

A small boy, not allowed to have a dog because times are tight, finds a starving kitten in a trash can on the same day his father loses his job.

Hard Times

Hard Times
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 380
Release: 1854
Genre: Authors, English
ISBN:

The Sapp Brothers' Story

The Sapp Brothers' Story
Author: Bill Sapp
Publisher: Addicus Books
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1940495601

Through their strong work ethic and faith in God—and in each other—the Sapp brothers rose above early adversity to become some of the most respected and successful leaders in the Midwest. Forming the Sapp Brothers Truck Stops in the 1970s and going on to build the Sapp Brothers Petroleum Company, this family has been a Nebraska legend that built business for the state and invested in many state-sponsored organizations. Their "coffee pot" water tower is a symbol of their first truck stops and a Nebraska icon. Keeping integrity and humility as the focus of their professional and personal lives throughout the years, the Sapp brothers have proven that nice guys can finish first and that the American dream is still alive and well.

A Bad Case of Stripes

A Bad Case of Stripes
Author: David Shannon
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338113151

It's the first day of school, and Camilla discovers that she is covered from head to toe in stripes, then polka-dots, and any other pattern spoken aloud! With a little help, she learns the secret of accepting her true self, in spite of her peculiar ailment.

I Choose To Try Again

I Choose To Try Again
Author: Elizabeth Estrada
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2021-06-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781637312094

In this rhyming story, Kiara learns how to keep going even when things get too hard. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, Kiara reflects on her mistakes and realizes that mistakes help her grow. Instead of avoiding them, she learns from them so she can improve. Do you want your child to learn about perseverance and diligence? Your child will learn how easy it is to get back up after failing. "I Choose to Try Again" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide. This story told from Kiara's point of view will help open your child's mind to what it feels like to fail, and then try again. Kiara will teach your child how to be mentally strong. With Kiara in real life examples, your child will learn to develop their understanding of their own emotions. Throughout the story, Kiara will show you what perseverance looks like. Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions. A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions. Try not to say 'never.'. That brainwashes you to fail. It means that you won't have the chance To raise the victory sail. "I Choose to Try Again" was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum.

Billion Dollar Lessons

Billion Dollar Lessons
Author: Paul B. Carroll
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2008-09-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440630100

”This book is your chance to learn from others’ mistakes.”-- Entrepreneur In the 1960s, IBM CEO Tom Watson called an executive into his office after his venture lost $10 million. The man assumed he was being fired. Watson told him, “Fired? Hell, I spent $10 million educating you. I just want to be sure you learned the right lessons.” There are thousands of books about successful companies but virtually none about the lessons to be learned from those that crash and burn. Now Paul Carroll and Chunka Mui draw on research into more than 750 flameouts to reveal the seven biggest reasons for business failure.

The Sticking Point Solution

The Sticking Point Solution
Author: Jay Abraham
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2010-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1458778304

Businesses can plateau, stall, OR stagnatewithout the owners or key executives even realizing it. A business might be achieving incremental year-on-year growth and yet still be in a situation of stagnation or stall. Why? Because entrepreneurs and ...

I Can Do Hard Things

I Can Do Hard Things
Author: Gabi Garcia
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781949633009

What kids tell themselves matters! It becomes their inner voice. It can help them connect with their power within. Mindful affirmations can help children tap into their inner strength and find the encouragement they need. I Can Do Hard Things reflects the beautiful diversity and connection in our world.