There are, Alice decides, 272 horrible things left to happen to her in her life, based on the number of really horrible things that have happened already. She figures that out after the disaster of the talent show. And she realizes that there is no way to fend them off. But, she reasons, if you don't have a mother, maybe a sister would help. Maybe lots of sisters. A worldwide sisterhood! Sis…
Teddy often forgot to say 'sorry' and 'thank you' --until he visited his friend Sammy. Sammy wouldn't let Teddy play with his train set and he ate all the cupcakes. Now Teddy is a very polite bear. Lee Krutop's delightful illustrations bring this charming little story to life.
Sammy found an old box all covered with dust. He lifted the lid... Dinosaurs!
A father reflects on how the future depends upon all of the little things in his son's world, from his yellow drinking cup to a big cardboard box
"My mother's resilience and faith inspired and nourished our family all her life.