The dream catcher is believed to have the power to catch all of a person’s dreams, trapping the bad ones and letting only the good dreams pass through and down to the individual. Dream Catcher Lullabies is the perfect book to read with your child at bedtime or nap time so your child can fall asleep thinking about all the things that they are thankful for in their life. It will encourage them to think about the good things they wish to have in their life, to use their imagination, and to follow their dreams. Spiderweb above my head, catch all my dreams tonight . . .

Welcome to our delightful collection of bedtime stories, where dreams come alive and imagination knows no bounds. In these pages, you'll embark on enchanting journeys filled with wonder, magic, and the soothing melodies of the night. "The Magical Pillow Fort" invites you to join siblings Lily and Max as they discover the extraordinary adventures that unfold within their humble fortress of dreams. In "The Dream Catcher's Lullabies," drift off into a world where wise creatures serenade sleepyheads with melodies that dance upon the moonbeams. "The Moonbeam Serenade: Bedtime Tales for Sleepyheads" whisks you away to a moonlit forest where woodland creatures share soothing songs to guide you into a peaceful slumber. Finally, in "The Sleepy Star's Adventure: Bedtime Stories for Little Explorers," journey through the cosmos with a timid star named Sparkle, as she discovers the magic of curiosity and the comfort of returning home. With each turn of the page, may these tales weave a tapestry of warmth and wonder around you, transporting you to a realm where bedtime stories are the key to unlocking dreams untold. So snuggle up tight, dear reader, and let the adventures begin!

This book documents hundreds of customs and traditions practiced in countries outside of the United States, showcasing the diversity of birth, coming-of-age, and death celebrations worldwide. From the beginning of our lives to the end, all of humanity celebrates life's milestones through traditions and unique customs. In the United States, we have specific events like baby showers, rites of passage such as Bat and Bar Mitzvahs and "sweet 16" birthday parties, and sober end-of-life traditions like obituaries and funeral services that honor those who have died. But what kinds of customs and traditions are practiced in other countries? How do people in other cultures welcome babies, prepare to enter into adulthood, and commemorate the end of the lives of loved ones? This three-volume encyclopedia covers more than 300 birth, life, and death customs, with the books' content organized chronologically by life stage. Volume 1 focuses on birth and childhood customs, Volume 2 documents adolescent and early-adulthood customs, and Volume 3 looks at aging and death customs. The entries in the first volume examine pre-birth traditions, such as baby showers and other gift-giving events, and post-birth customs, such as naming ceremonies, child-rearing practices, and traditions performed to ward off evil or promote good health. The second volume contains information about rites of passage as children become adults, including indigenous initiations, marriage customs, and religious ceremonies. The final volume concludes with coverage on customs associated with aging and death, such as retirement celebrations, elaborate funeral processions, and the creation of fantasy coffins. The set features beautiful color inserts that illustrate examples of celebrations and ceremonies and includes an appendix of excerpts from primary documents that include legislation on government-accepted names, wedding vows, and maternity/paternity leave regulations.

The daughter of J.D. Salinger offers a portrait of life with her reclusive father, providing a study of her complex family relationships.

Challenge our common images of God by blowing the lid off conventional God-descriptors. “We do not have to let go of one sense of God to take up another. Neither do we need to go about challenging old metaphors. What is crucial is to find a metaphor—or two, or six—that creatively point toward what we believe.” —from Chapter 1 Let Carolyn Jane Bohler inspire you to consider a wide range of images of God in order to refine how you imagine God to have and use power, and how God wills and makes divine will happen—or not. By tapping into your God-given ability to re-imagine God, you will have a better understanding of your own beliefs and how you, God, and the world relate to each other. Wonderfully fresh and down to earth, Bohler uses playful images, moving stories, and solid scholarship to empower you to break free of old habits and assumptions, whatever your faith tradition. She encourages you to explore new names for God that are not only more consistent with what you believe, but will also deepen and expand your experience of God. Think about... God the Choreographer of Chaos God the Nursing Mother God the Jazz Band Leader God the Divine Blacksmith God the Divine Physical Therapist God the Team Transformer ... and more

An uplifting story about a mother who finds a way to help keep her child's scary dreams at bay.