The Abc Character Builder

The Abc Character Builder
Author: Ollie Marshall
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2016-12-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1490779876
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The ABC Character Builder was written by Ollie Marshall. The ABC Character Builder is an educational picture book written to inspire the young reader. The author, Ollie Marshall, thinks there is a void in childrens character-building books. And in this work, she helps fill the need for positive material that contributes to self-esteem. The letters of the alphabet are accompanied by ideas that will both instill learning and provoke thought. Y is for yarn, a string of many colors. Y is for youth, who looks for guidance. Y is for you, who looks for light. The ABC Character Builder visually depicts the alphabet through artful illustrations that serve to reinforce the concept of each letter. With the enjoyment of her son, Damons illustrations, in 1987, Ollie Marshall wrote the original version with warmth and a truthful simplicity that appears to appeal to the young reader. Parents have and will enjoy this book for its educational benefits and the quality of its content. It was illustrated by Frank Scicchitano.

The ABC Character Builder

The ABC Character Builder
Author: Ollie Marshall-Rico
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:
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The ABC Character Builder is an educational picture book written to inspire the young reader. The author, Ollie Marshall thinks there is a void in character-building children's books, and in this work she helps fill the need for positive material that contributes to self-esteem. The letters of the alphabet are accompanied by ideas that will both instill learning and provoke thought. Y is for Yarn, a string of many colors. Y is for youth, who looks for guidance. Y is for you, who looks for light. The ABC Character Builder visually depicts the alphabet through artful illustrations that serve to reinforce the concept of each letter. With the enjoyment of her son, Damon's illustrations, in 1987, Ollie Marshall wrote the original version with warmth and a truthful simplicity that appears to appeal to the young reader. Parents have and will enjoy this book for its educational benefits and the quality of its content.

Character Builders

Character Builders
Author: Liz Knowles
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2006-07-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313090521
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This book by well-known authors Liz Knowles and Martha Smith (Boys and Literacy, Reading Rules!, etc.) fills the need for a K-12 resource for teachers and librarians searching for materials and activity ideas for character education at all grade levels. It consists of 12 chapters—one on each virtue: empathy, respect, courage, humor, responsibility, perseverance, loyalty, honesty, cooperation, tolerance, citizenship, and forgiveness. Each chapter has a listing of related virtues, a definition, several useful famous quotes, listings of people and organizations who have demonstrated the virtue, related topics for further curricular exploration and discussion questions. There is also a complete listing of annotated titles divided into five sections: picture books, primary (gr. 1-3), intermediate (gr. 3-5), middle school (gr. 5-8) and young adult (gr. 8-12). This book by well-known authors Liz Knowles and Martha Smith (Boys and Literacy, Reading Rules!, etc.) fills the need for a K-12 resource for teachers and librarians searching for materials and activity ideas at all grade levels. It consists of 12 chapters—one on each virtue: empathy, respect, courage, humor, responsibility, perseverance, loyalty, honesty, cooperation, tolerance, citizenship, and forgiveness. Each chapter has a listing of related virtues, a definition, several useful famous quotes, listings of people and organizations who have demonstrated the virtue, related topics for further curricular exploration and discussion questions. There is also a complete listing of annotated titles divided into five sections: picture books, primary (gr. 1-3), intermediate (gr. 3-5), middle school (gr. 5-8) and young adult (gr. 8-12). In addition, Knowles and Smith offer lists of other good professional books and Web sites to consult in building your school's character education program. A unique feature of this book is a section in each chapter called, in action in which the authors offer ideas to share with students such as Empathy in action: Be polite in the cafeteria, Be kind and helpful to those with mental and physical challenges, Share your supplies with those who have none. Grades K-12.

Commander-In-Chief (The 44Th President)

Commander-In-Chief (The 44Th President)
Author: Ollie Marshall-Rico
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2013-06-12
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1483641244
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Ollie has never met the President, nor anyone connected to his family roots. Yet, in a personal way she feels connected because her perception of the President. She feels strongly the President identifies and connects with the common person within the community. While he holds one of the highest respected offices in the world, she thinks he is connectable to any person on every level through his displayed trust and honorable skill of communication. Therefore, this poem collection is through her personal perception of labor. She has debated with many foes and friends while listening to his speeches, reading his books and various articles which have been her only connection to the President of the United Stated of America, President Barrack Obama. The creation of these poems began three days prior to his reelection. When Ollie found it impossible to sleep rest or relax, an unhealthy state to find oneself, especially if you are a senior citizen; she put her pin to work, through this act alone, a state of relationship developed. It was through this act Ollies nerves curved. The President speeches connected deeply with Ollie. It was as if he was speaking directly to her, alone. Yet, Ollie know, she was a million Ollies. This President had the ability to touch ones soul. It was as if she was back into the VISTA World again, forty years yonder gone. Yes, this was the gifted auditor, who was a server of the people, the son of a Kenyan man, father; the Kansas mother who had attempted to expose her son to all elements of life, bringing him to this point.

How to Build a House

How to Build a House
Author: Dana Reinhardt
Publisher: Ember
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2009-09-08
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0375844546
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Harper's dad is divorcing her beloved stepmother, Jane. Even worse, Harper has lost her stepsister, Tess. The divorce divides them, just when her best friend Gabriel betrays her. Harper decides to get away for the summer and joins a volunteer program to build a house for a family in Tennesee who lost their home in a tornado. (Not that she knows a thing about building a house.) Soon she's living in a funky motel and laboring long days in blazing heat with a quirky, terrific group of kids. Working alongside Teddy, the son of the family for whom they are building the house, Harper and Teddy's partnership turns into a summer romance. Learning to trust and love Teddy isn't easy for Harper, but it's the first step toward finding her way back home.

Successful Living

Successful Living
Author: Tom Massey
Publisher: Author's Choice Publishing
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2010
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781885003768
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The book market is saturated with guides on how to live more successfully. Many require the reader to wade through a myriad of lengthy philosophical beliefs and principles. All to often, well meaning readers buy these books with every intention of absorbing all the bits of wisdom inside. Unfortunately, many don't have time to really study such books, let alone extract basic daily living guidelines. Tom Massey has written a simple book. The ABC's of Successful Living cuts to the chase. It is an easy read. Pick it up and you may find yourself motivated to read it from cover to cover in one sitting. Or it may be easier to read whenever you want a spirital pick-me-up.This book is a true blessing. In relatively few pages it covers a broad spectrum of practical advice and affirmations for improving your life; for transforming your perspectives on livivng and being. Use only part of this book and you'll find yourself entering a new level of conscious awarness; use it and apply it all and you'll learn that the true secrets of life and universal knowing are essentially simple. This is a very simple book with the power to change your life. It's just that simple.