Tag: Poor
The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack (Dover Children’s Thrift Classics)
One day, Peter Rabbit happens upon a surprise visitor to the Smiling Pool. It’s Mrs. Quack the Duck, who is dreadfully upset after having narrowly escaped some hunters and
Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi (Life of a Saint)
Francis of Assisi, one of the most famous and beloved saints, comes to life for young people in this addition to The Life of a Saint series. With vivid,
A Rich Man In Poor Clothes: The Story of St. Francis of Assisi – Biography Books for Kids 9-12 | Children’s Biography Books
Not everyone wants to be rich. Take for instance St. Francis of Assisi. He left his wealth behind to live a life of sacrifice. What made him decide to
Teaching With Poverty in Mind: What Being Poor Does to Kids’ Brains and What Schools Can Do About It
In Teaching with Poverty in Mind: What Being Poor Does to Kids’ Brains and What Schools Can Do About It, veteran educator and brain expert Eric Jensen takes an
A Poor Excuse for a Dragon (Step into Reading)
“Punchy dialogue and compact sentences should make this a read-aloud delight.”—Publishers Weekly “Part-slapstick, part-fairy tale, the gently humorous plot has enough twists and turns to keep newly independent readers