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61) Letters to God
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Eight-year-old Tyler is armed with strong faith and courage as he faces a battle against cancer. His prayers take the form of letters he sends to his ultimate pen pal, God, on a daily basis. These letters find their way into the hands of Tyler's postman, Brady, who is at a crossroads in his life, and is searching for meaning. Brady is at first is confused over what to do, but his decision ultimately is a testament to the power of Tyler's shining spirit,...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Bird and Cat meet in a tree. But someone already lives in this tree-Mr. Fish. And he does not want to share. After Bird and Cat leave, Mr. Fish discovers that it's actually pretty boring to sit in a tree all by yourself. Getting Bird and Cat back-along with Mr. Fish's old friends from the sea-is going to require some real work"--
Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
A look at how individual endeavors can save lives and solve problems, offering compelling examples of both citizen and corporate activism at work in the world today. "Almost everyone--regardless of income, available time, age, and skills--can do something useful for others and, in the process, strengthen the fabric of our shared humanity." Inspiring stories of people and organizations--some famous, as well as many private citizens whom readers will...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Kindness snippet jar is a story about a little snippet who wants desperately to live in a kindness jar because he learns that it brings kindness to the world, but can't figure out the right words to help spread kindness. He asks several other snippets how they find their words and he soon discovers he has to do something kind for his words to appear! It takes him a while to figure out what to do, but when he finally gets his words it turns out pretty...
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 129
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 3
Description
The four Alden children, aged six to fourteen, uncover a mystery while volunteering at a food pantry for the needy.
68) Papa's pastries
Author
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Miguel sees the results of his father's faith and generosity when, although his own family is facing the oncoming winter with threadbare clothing, a leaky roof, and no firewood, Papa gives away the pastries he has baked.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Recounts how the author was advised to focus her attention on others as part of her therapy after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, describing the transformative benefits of giving gifts that inspired her to create the online 29-Day Giving Challenge to help others to renew life energy.
71) The Grinch
Pub. Date
2019
Description
The story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. It is a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.
Author
Series
Land of stories (Picture books) volume 2
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Trollbella, a young queen, throws herself the most wonderful birthday party imaginable, but does not begin to enjoy it until she hears a laugh coming from the Ferris wheel.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
A car accident leaves a family in a predicament, and triggers a series of remarkable events. When their elderly neighbor Astrid comes into the picture, everything changes. It's the least of the family's expectations that her involvement will impact the rest of their lives. Astrid seems to have all the answers and promptly sets her plan into action. With wisdom, intuition, and maybe a little bit of help from above, she makes everything turn out just...
77) Give and take
Author
Series
Angelwings volume 5
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A little angel has to think carefully and work hard as he tries to lead Dinah to understanding the values of generosity and honesty.
Author
Pub. Date
[2000]
Description
This book contains a collection of stories about everyday people who made it through a personal tragedy & went on to dedicate their lives to helping others. Annotation. More than a feel-good book, The Courage to Give is a call to action. These poignant and uplifting stories tell of people who have suffered great emotional or physical difficulties and then went beyond their pain to help others. In reaching out, they discovered that their healing actually...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Too often, greed and materialism can choke out the true spirit of generosity found only in Christ. In the new, revised edition of The Blessed Life featuring fresh stories, illustrations, and testimonials - Robert Morris, founding senior pastor of Gateway Church, examines the true meaning of the blessed life.The enemy wants to keep you from discovering God's principles governing financial stewardship, giving, and blessing. Why? Because once you do,...