This is the fourth book of Yvonne Bardwell Cox’s book series entitled “Pearlie ... I Dream”. Each book is about a day in the life of Pearlie. Cox’s character, Pearlie shares stories of the precious memories and sometimes hardships of a small child. It is amazing to see, how a child will think and survive through life adversities. Pearlie’s story unveils a special love and support that is shown but not said all the time. The love of family will develop you to believe in yourself and who you want to become. The author wishes to motivate young children from all walks of life to read from the soft/hardback books again! Turning the pages of their imagination while dazzling their minds. By using hands-on activities designed to bring the Pearlie...I Dream stories to life, the author extends learning opportunities from the classroom to the child’s home. The Fourth book in The Pearlie ... I Dream Series, “Bullied At School” tells the story of a classmate that Pearlie is first afraid of, but later becomes one of her best friends. It is hard to see the hurt some children feel because of where they live or if they are not able to do class work as well as others. They hold all these feelings deep in their hearts. This causes them to become bitter toward other children within their surroundings. It's surprising how a smile can become the making of friendship that is needed.

This is the first book of Yvonne Bardwell Cox’s book series entitled “Pearlie ... I Dream”. Each book is about a day in the life of Pearlie. The book series tells the story of the precious memories and sometimes hardships of a small child. These life experiences prepared her for future aspirations that she could only dream of. This series shares how a child thinks and survives through life adversities. The first book in “The Pearlie ... I Dream Series, “Peace in the Home” sets the stage for all the unique moments and occasions Pearlie will experience. A special love and support that is shown but not said all the time, between a grandmother, two of her daughters, and their children living in the same household. It does not take a lot to be happy. It is the love of family that develops you to believe in yourself and who you want to become.

Every once in a while, down through the pages of time, the life and works of one man forever changes the lives of millions of people. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was such a man. Full color illustrations by Michael and Debi Pearl. Amazon #1 Top Seller, Children's Educational, January 6 & 7, 2010.

Buildings, bridges, and books don't exist without the workers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound picture book reveals from acclaimed author of The Christmas Boot Lisa Wheeler and New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love Loren Long All across this great big world, jobs are getting done by many hands in many lands. It takes much more than ONE. Gorgeously written and illustrated, this is an eye-opening exploration of the many types of work that go into building our world--from the making of a bridge to a wind farm, an amusement park, and even the very picture book that you are reading. An architect may dream up the plans for a house, but someone has to actually work the saws and pound the nails. This book is a thank-you to the skilled women and men who work tirelessly to see our dreams brought to life.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Astonishing . . . one of those hard-to-put-down-until-four-in-the morning books . . . a story with characters who enter a reader’s life, take up residence, and illuminate the myriad decisions and stories that make up human history.”—Los Angeles Times In her most powerful novel yet, acclaimed author Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearl’s strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy. Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, Joy runs away to Shanghai in early 1957 to find her birth father—the artist Z.G. Li, with whom both May and Pearl were once in love. Dazzled by him, and blinded by idealism and defiance, Joy throws herself into the New Society of Red China, heedless of the dangers in the Communist regime. Devastated by Joy’s flight and terrified for her safety, Pearl is determined to save her daughter, no matter the personal cost. From the crowded city to remote villages, Pearl confronts old demons and almost insurmountable challenges as she follows Joy, hoping for reconciliation. Yet even as Joy’s and Pearl’s separate journeys converge, one of the most tragic episodes in China’s history threatens their very lives. BONUS: This edition contains a Dreams of Joy discussion guide. Praise for Dreams of Joy “[Lisa] See is a gifted historical novelist. . . . The real love story, the one that’s artfully shown, is between mother and daughter, and aunt and daughter, as both of the women who had a part in making Joy return to China come to her rescue. . . . [In Dreams of Joy,] there are no clear heroes or villains, just people who often take wrong turns to their own detriment but for the good of the story, leading to greater strength of character and more durable relationships.”—San Francisco Chronicle “A heartwarming story of heroic love between a mother and daughter . . . No writer has better captured the voice and heart of Chinese culture.”—Bookreporter “Once again, See’s research feels impeccable, and she has created an authentic, visually arresting world.”—The Washington Post

The door to the Land of Opportunity slammed poignantly when a U.S. consulate in Belize denied Serena an entry visa. Fueled by a desperate desire to reunite with her boyfriend, Nick, who yearned for the American Dream, she embarks on a dangerous journey, risking her life and trusting underground smugglers to sneak her in through the back door. She lands in Brooklyn, to find Nick, where the Dream becomes a nightmare and opportunities become disappointments. This story chronicles the journey of a naive 20 year old woman from Belize, who is determined to create her own American Dream after the devastating realization that Nick has married someone else. She navigates several avenues to obtain the coveted green card, including a fraudulent attempt which leads to her arrest and detention by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Faced with deportation and the reality that the dream is swiftly slipping out of reach, Serena makes a desperate attempt to keep it in sight. Suddenly, her life takes on a new significance, with the help of a compassionate stranger. "Coveting the Dream..." is a fictional story on a topic that is relevant and timely as the U.S. pushes for more restrictions in the immigration laws.

Deep beneath the turquoise sea there lives a Pearl. And when she sleeps, something wonderful and mysterious happens... The Slumbering Pearl dreams the Universe. But there is a problem. Although she is very tired, the Pearl refuses to sleep. Can the other creatures of the sea help her sleep so she can dream the Universe into existence?Every parent is familiar with the struggle between their child's need to sleep and their resistance to it. The Slumbering Pearl weaves a lyrical fable out of this timeless conundrum, transporting us to the captivating undersea world of the Pearl and her sea creature friends. Illustrated by award-winning Latvian artist Gita Treice, Tyler Oliver's story will comfort exhausted parents and inspire their children to embrace the beauty of sweet slumber.