The Barefoot King
Title | The Barefoot King PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Jordan Nance |
Publisher | Shambhala Publications |
Pages | 33 |
Release | 2020-06-16 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1611807484 |
A lighthearted story about the consequences of rash decisions and the importance of problem solving, responsibility, and acceptance for kids ages 4-8. Told in rhyming couplets, The Barefoot King recounts the story of a young king named Creet who rules a land where people walk around with bare feet. Easily distracted, one day King Creet stubs his toe on a rock and is shocked by the pain. Never wanting to experience that discomfort again, the king decides to cover his whole kingdom in leather, with unfortunate consequences. This short and playful story helps parents discuss concepts of acceptance, awareness, and responsibility with kids. Seeing the consequences of King Creet's decision, kids will learn to navigate challenges in their own lives and the opportunities for growth that obstacles provide. A short "reader's guide" accompanies the story, aiding parents and teachers in discussions of how to handle life's bumps with conscious breaths and mindful steps.
The Barefoot Emperor
Title | The Barefoot Emperor PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Marsden |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 484 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
A fascinating narrative excursion into a bizarre episode in 19th century Ethiopian and British imperial history, featuring a remote African despot and his monstrous European-built gun. Towards the end of 1867, Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia burnt his own capital, took his vast mortar a named 'Sevastopol' and began a retreat to the mountain stronghold of Mekdala. For months thousands of his followers struggled to build a road for the great gun, levelling the soil of the high plains, hacking out a way down into mile-deep gorges. At the same time, a hostile British force, under General Napier, was advancing from the coast. It was the climax to the reign of one of the most colourful and extraordinary rulers in African history. Discovering traces of the road in the highlands, and drawing on years of involvement with Ethiopia, Philip Marsden recounts the story of Tewodros. From his spectacular rise - from camel-raider to King of Kings - Twewodros was a man who combined a sense of Biblical destiny with personal charisma and military genius. He restored the fortunes of the ancient Christian kingdom, introduced reforms to his army and to the church, and dreamed of an alliance with the great powers of Europe. But as his reforms stalled and the British Foreign Office lost his letter to Queen Victoria, Tewodros's behaviour became more and more violent and erratic. When he imprisoned the British consul, years of negotiation culminated in one of the most bizarre - and expensive - campaigns of the Victorian age. 'The Barefoot Emperor' is history at its most thrilling and dramatic. Using narrative skills proven in such acclaimed books as 'The Bronski House' and 'The Chains of Heaven', Philip Marsden recreates scenes and characters of glittering intensity - and the intriguing paradoxes of a central figure grappling not only with his own people and his own demons, but with the seductive and unstoppable approach of the modern world.
Mindful Arts in the Classroom
Title | Mindful Arts in the Classroom PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Jordan Nance |
Publisher | Parallax Press |
Pages | 408 |
Release | 2018-08-14 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1946764140 |
Written especially for the teacher or camp director who wants to bring mindfulness, social and emotional learning (SEL), and the arts into their busy day through storytelling and fun games, this book offers a complete course that helps kids identify and talk about their feelings, self-regulate and self-soothe when stressed, and learn from easy mindfulness practices. Educator and theater director Andrew Nance is the author of the popular children's book Puppy Mind, which brought a new dimension of cuteness to the practice of mindfulness in the form of a rambunctious, playful puppy. In this book, Nance brings the puppy and a host of other friendly characters into the classroom to animate a 21-lesson curriculum centered around lively stories and easy-to-lead exercises for young students from kindergarten to third grade. Nance offers a teacher's guide to arts-based mindfulness exercises utilizing story-telling, theater games, and drawing to spark students' self-expression, self-awareness, and social and emotional well-being.
Puppy Mind
Title | Puppy Mind PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Jordan Nance |
Publisher | Parallax Press |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2016-09-13 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1941529453 |
In this charming, simple story, an irresistible puppy teaches a little boy how to calm himself through breathing when he feels anxious, distracted, or upset Parents will love this picture book that helps children see that strong emotions are normal, and they can learn to calm their minds and bodies A young boy discovers his mind is like a puppy, always wandering away, into the past or the future, and he is just not sure what to do. After noticing when and why his puppy mind wanders away, he sets about learning to train his puppy mind to heel to the present moment. Through remembering to breathe, the boy becomes a stronger and more caring master of his puppy mind, keeping it in the present, if only for a moment. With helpful parent/teacher questions at the back of the book, adults can skillfully guide children in noticing when and where their own puppy minds like to wander.
The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales
Title | The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Children's stories, English |
ISBN | 9781841487984 |
Journey to magical and memorable lands with this long-awaited collection of 12 classic fairy tales, both popular and lesser-known, ranging from "The Sleeping Beauty" to "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" and beyond. A must-have for the holiday season, this impeccably designed anthology features sumptuous illustrations and details such as cover embossing, intricate folio devices and a ribbon bookmark.Ages 8-10
The Prince's Breakfast
Title | The Prince's Breakfast PDF eBook |
Author | Joanne Oppenheim |
Publisher | Barefoot Books |
Pages | 35 |
Release | 2018-09-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1782855262 |
When the fussy young prince turns his nose up at his royal breakfast, the king and queen decide to hit the road. The whole royal family embarks on a madcap global adventure to Mexico, India and beyond in search of something the prince will eat.
The Princess and the White Bear King
Title | The Princess and the White Bear King PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Barefoot Books |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781841483399 |
Combining breathtaking artwork with mesmerizing and lyrical storytelling, this beautiful retelling of the classic fairy tale creates a magical land that will keep children absorbed for hours. Full color.