Just Plain Fancy

Author : Patricia Polacco
Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780307974716

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Just Plain Fancy by Patricia Polacco Pdf

A charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco. Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth. One day Naomi and Ruth find an abandoned egg near the road. Naomi decides this special egg must be hatched. And when it is, it's plain to see that this is no ordinary chick! The girls keep the chick, named Fancy, a secret . . . until the day of their family's community working bee. On this day, Naomi is to receive a white organdy cap, an Amish tradition, as a reward for her hard work and responsibility. But on this day, too, Fancy the chick decides to introduce himself to the community! The results are a sheer delight, pure and simple. Accompanied by Patricia Polacco's beautiful artwork, this story of discovery and growing up will stay in the hearts of all who turn its pages.

Author : Cynthia Keller
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345528759

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A Plain & Fancy Christmas by Cynthia Keller Pdf

Raised in a Pennsylvania Amish community, young mother Rachel Yoder has led a simple life within her close-knit family. Widowed three years ago, she has moved back in with her parents, attempting to raise her daughter, Katie, without further emotional upheaval. Meanwhile, four hours and a whole world away in New York City, Ellie Lawrence is laser-focused on a high-powered public relations career, with too little time for her family, her friends, or even her boyfriend. Then one fateful day, these two very different women receive shocking news of a mistake made three decades earlier and long kept hidden: Shortly after their births, the two were accidentally switched in the hospital. Shaken to the core by this momentous news, Rachel and Ellie are plunged into an exploration of who they are and where they really belong. While Ellie is eager to learn more about her Amish family and their life in the countryside, Rachel cannot help but feel jealous as she watches the only mother she has ever known bonding so easily with her natural daughter. But Rachel also knows that her own biological family is out there, and with Katie at her side she heads for Manhattan, where she establishes a connection with the raucous, spirited Lawrences. As Ellie and Rachel make their way through unfamiliar landscapes, they face life-altering challenges and grapple with a crucial question: Will their old conventions and desires give way to new customs and yearnings? With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, it takes the love of two families for Rachel and Ellie to discover their own paths to fulfillment and happiness.

Author : Constance C. Greene,Constance Green
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1988-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0440400732

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Just Plain Al by Constance C. Greene,Constance Green Pdf

"Al(exandra) the Great" and her friend face the ups and downs experienced by every open and sensitive young person trying to cope in New York City.

Author : Marianna Coppo
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781452181325

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Such a Good Boy by Marianna Coppo Pdf

The ultimate kids' book about dogs, being good, being bad, and being yourself! From the award-winning, critically acclaimed author of Petra. Meet Buzz the dog. He's such a good boy. Buzz seems to have a perfect life .. . and a lot of very well-behaved friends. Buzz would never dream of being anything other than good. Right, Buzz? Buzz . . . ? For anyone who has ever felt pressure to be "good" at the expense of their own self-expression, and for anyone who has ever owned and loved a dog, this beautifully illustrated picture book from author-illustrator Marianna Coppo will have you laughing, smiling, and longing for your own unfettered frolic in the park. • With charming art and a positive message, this is an ideal read-aloud book for parents and children to share. • For dog lovers, pet lovers, and any kid who knows how hard it is to be good all the time • Marianna Coppo's first book, Petra, was a Good Reads Choice Awards Picture Book Finalist and received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus. For dog-loving children and fans of such picture books as Gaston, Harry the Dirty Dog, Antoinette, and Naughty Mabel. For any child who struggles to be "good" and understands the fun (and frustration) of being "bad." • Picture books for kids ages 5–8 • Dog books for kids • Books about acceptance, self-confidence, and being yourself Marianna Coppo is an author-illustrator who studied editorial illustration at MiMaster in Milan, Italy. Her first book in the United States, Petra, was published to critical acclaim. She lives in Rome.

Author : Cathy Marie Hake
Publisher : Bethany House
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441202246

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Fancy Pants (Only In Gooding Book #1) by Cathy Marie Hake Pdf

Humorous Romance From a Bestselling Author When Britisher Lady Sydney Hathwell's father dies, the American who planned to wed her suddenly reneges. Stranded in America and penniless, Sydney contacts a relative in Texas who, mistaking her male-sounding name, invites his "nephew" to join him on his ranch. "Big Tim" Creighton, however, is appalled when this mincing fop arrives at Forsaken. He determines he'll turn Fancy Pants Hathwell into a man before the boss returns home. From the get-go, he has "the kid" mucking stalls, clearing and plowing a field, and assisting with a difficult calving. But when Sydney's true identity is uncovered, Tim resents being deceived. Yet in time, he also finds that he doesn't like all the attention Sydney garners now that she's wearing pretty gowns... Together Sydney and Tim will discover the importance of family and what it means to be a man--and a woman--of God.

Author : Patricia Polacco
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1997-08-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698115811

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Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco Pdf

A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find . . . and the storm is coming closer all the time! Reaching once again into her rich childhood experience, Patricia Polacco tells the memorable story of how her grandma--her Babushka--helped her overcome her fear of thunder when she was a little girl. Ms. Polacco's vivid memories of her grandmother's endearing answer to a child's fear, accompanied by her bright folk-art illustrations, turn a frightening thunderstorm into an adventure and ultimately . . . a celebration! Whether the first clap of thunder finds you buried under the bedcovers or happily anticipating the coming storm, Thunder Cake is a story that will bring new meaning and possibility to the excitement of a thunderstorm.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : New York ; Toronto : Scholastic Book Services
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Attention-seeking
ISBN : 0590714368

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Noisy Nora by Anonim Pdf

Feeling neglected, Nora makes more and more noise to attract her parents' attention.

Author : Patricia Polacco
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0613504658

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Luba and the Wren by Patricia Polacco Pdf

For use in schools and libraries only. In this variation on the story of The Fisherman And His Wife, a young Ukrainian girl must repeatedly return to the wren she has rescued to relay her parents' increasingly greedy demands.

Author : Patricia Polacco
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1994-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0606058982

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Just Plain Fancy by Patricia Polacco Pdf

Naomi, an Amish girl whose elders have impressed upon her the importance of adhering to the simple ways of her people, is horrified when one of her hen eggs hatches into an extremely fancy bird.

Author : Susan Lunsford
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 0439086825

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Literature-Based Mini-Lessons by Susan Lunsford Pdf

Use the magic of picture books to teach kids essential word skills. This guide features 15 engaging, reproducible lessons to help students become more fluent readers. Illustrations.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Ethics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1214 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Law
ISBN : PSU:000024723749

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Documents Related to the Investigation of Senator Robert Packwood by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Ethics Pdf

Author : Simon J. Bronner,Joshua R. Brown
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781421421384

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Pennsylvania Germans by Simon J. Bronner,Joshua R. Brown Pdf

Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- INTRODUCTION: Pennsylvania German Studies -- PART 1 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY -- 1. The Old World Background -- 2. To the New World: Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries -- 3. Communities and Identities: Nineteenth to the Twenty-First Centuries -- PART 2 CULTURE AND SOCIETY -- 4. The Pennsylvania German Language -- 5. Language Use among Anabaptist Groups -- 6. Religion -- 7. The Amish -- 8. Literature -- 9. Agriculture and Industries -- 10. Architecture and Cultural Landscapes -- 11. Furniture and Decorative Arts -- 12. Fraktur and Visual Culture -- 13. Textiles -- 14. Food and Cooking -- 15. Medicine -- 16. Folklore and Folklife -- 17. Education -- 18. Heritage and Tourism -- 19. Popular Culture and Media -- References -- Contributors -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Color plates follow page

Author : Shelby A. Wolf
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135625610

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Interpreting Literature With Children by Shelby A. Wolf Pdf

A remarkable book that addresses the ways in children respond to literature across a variety of everyday classroom situations. The result is a balanced resource for teachers who want to deepen their understanding of literature and literary engagement.

Author : Sherry Girard
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 0439205727

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20 Irresistible Reading-Response Projects Based on Favorite Picture Books by Sherry Girard Pdf

Adorable Reproducible Patterns With Engaging Writing Prompts Invite kids to create meaningful responses to literature with these engaging, hands-on art and writing projects. First, children enjoy a well-loved story together, then create their own response page that includes a colorful art activity and ready-to-personalize sentence frame. Later, pages can be bound into a class collaborative book! You'll find discussion questions to use before and fater reading, step-by-step instructions for each project, reproducible patterns, cross-curricular links, related reading, and more.

Author : Walter A Turner
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2000-12-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595211678

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Fancy's Way by Walter A Turner Pdf

Lieutenant Dan Fancy is a top Navy pilot. He has just been reassigned to Miramar Naval Air Station, "Fighter Town", where he hopes to make a fresh start and jump start his career. A failed marriage and a bout of heavy drinking have put him seriously off track. Life at Miramar begins auspiciously as Fancy is reunited with old friends. He begins to prove himself when plunged into rigorous training before Enterprise's six month deployment to the Western Pacific. However, when Fancy meets Cody Thorn and her daughter Amanda, things take a turn he wasn't counting on. The story gives readers a rare glimpse of life on an aircraft carrier, illuminating the lives the men who fly the dangerous missions from the massive floating airfields. Fancy must not only perform under the normal stresses of flying off a carrier, but he must also do so under intense emotional stress when he learns that Cody has been seriously injured by her ex-husband. Unable to be at Cody's side, the situation is a haunting reminder of the events that cost him his first marriage. Fancy must continue to focus on his duties without allowing his personal anxieties to interfere with the demanding tasks before him.