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| creation by cynthia rylant: Cat Heaven Cynthia Rylant, 2010-11-01 This joyous celebration of a cat’s journey after a happy life on Earth by the Newbery Medalist “will kindle sighs even from the feline-indifferent” (Kirkus Reviews). “The way to Cat Heaven is a field of sweet grass, where crickets and butterflies play!” With a gentle, playful rhyme, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant explores all the ways our beloved cats enjoy Cat Heaven, as she did for dogs in the–bestselling companion book, Dog Heaven. Her shining artwork illustrates a world of peace for cats in Heaven, where no tree is too tall for exploring, where there is no lack of angels’ laps for sleeping. If your child wonders where his or her kitty goes after a happy life on Earth, they can rest assured that all cats “know where the angel cats fly. They’ll run past the stars and the moon and the sun . . . to curl up with God in the sky.” “The visual impact of the book is stunning . . . Whether read as a story to younger children or used in a discussion of the nature of heaven with older ones, this deceptively simple, sweet book is rewarding.” —School Library Journal |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Nativity Cynthia Rylant, 2017-09-19 The text from the King James Bible will be very familiar to many readers, but Rylant's artwork makes the story fresh and offers a unique new visual perspective. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Life Cynthia Rylant, 2017-06-27 Cynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel explore the beauty and tenacity of life. Life begins small, then grows… There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world’s animals—including elephants, monkeys, whales, and more—Cynthia Rylant offers a moving meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity. Brendan Wenzel’s stunning landscapes and engaging creatures make this an inspiring and intriguing gift for readers of all ages. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Scarecrow Cynthia Rylant, 2015-11-17 From a Newbery Medal-winning author, a look at life from a scarecrow’s point of view, accompanied by “magnificent” illustrations (School Library Journal). Scarecrows. They perch high above gardens and fields, with borrowed coats and button eyes and pie-pan hands that glint in the sun. What else is there to know about them? Perhaps more than we realize. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant’s rich and poignant story, powerfully illustrated by Lauren Stringer, will resonate deeply in the hearts of readers, who just might find themselves seeing the world in a whole new way. “Rylant lyrically imagines the scarecrow as a grateful ‘witness to life,’ while the acrylic paintings evoke a warm, even nostalgic sense of plenty.”—Publishers Weekly Rylant uses casual, conversational language with simple elegance and pleasing rhythms.”—School Library Journal “Rylant is in fine form.”—Kirkus Reviews |
| creation by cynthia rylant: The Wonderful Happens Cynthia Rylant, 2003-11-01 the world is filled with so many wonderful things -- birds that fly through the sky and peaches that grow on trees, spiders spinning webs and cats napping in windows, fresh-baked bread and new-fallen snow. and then there's the most wonderful thing of all -- you! |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Dog Heaven Cynthia Rylant, 2010-11-01 A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth. In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, Dog Heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man's best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, Dog Heaven is enhanced by Rylant's bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Give Me Grace Cynthia Rylant, 2005-01-25 Children's book of prayers. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Poppleton Forever Cynthia Rylant, 2025 In three short stories, when Poppleton has trouble, he relies on his friends to help him out--whatever the problem. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Creation Cynthia Rylant, 2016-09-20 The creation story illustrated in a folk-art style-- |
| creation by cynthia rylant: The Old Woman Who Named Things Cynthia Rylant, 2000 An old woman discovers an abandoned puppy that she is afraid to name--or to even love. This moving story features Gary Larson-esque (The Far Side) visuals that will appeal to adults as well as kids. Full-color illustrations. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: God Went to Beauty School Cynthia Rylant, 2009-03-31 A deeply compelling collection of poems about God and our everyday world from a Newbery medalist. Cynthia Rylant takes teens on an invigorating spiritual journey as she explores what God's life on Earth might be like. Rylant's reflective and often humorous verse follows God as he tries out human activities such as getting a dog, writing a fan letter, and making spaghetti. God Went to Beauty School combines the awesome with the everyday in an accessible, thought–provoking, and intelligent manner. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Creak! Said the Bed Phyllis Root, 2020-12-01 “The cozy, humorous story is guaranteed to invite giggling kids into their parents’ beds.” —Kirkus Reviews On a stormy night in a little house, only Papa keeps snoring away—snurkle, snark—unaware of the wild weather outside and the growing number of nervous bedmates within. Can nothing wake him? Creak! says the bed. . . . With a cumulative series of comical events, this delightful story sends readers barreling toward bedlam. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan Cynthia Rylant, 1999-10 Henry, his dog Mudge, and his father enter a snowman building contest at the local park and win third place. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Poppleton in Fall Cynthia Rylant, 2020 Originally published in 1999 by The Blue Sky Press. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Old Turtle Douglas Wood, 2017-03-28 Experience the wisdom of Old Turtle, the bestselling fable that explores society, the environment, and the spirituality they share. Who is God?Is He a wind that is never still?Is He a rock that never moves?Is He high above or here among us?Venerable Old Turtle answers quietly: God is all of these things.Old Turtle first burst upon the publishing scene in 1992, and it was instantly recognized as a classic fable about ecology, peace, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Simple yet profound, it has since brought hope and inspiration to children and adults around the world. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Gooseberry Park Cynthia Rylant, 2007 In this animal adventure from Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Rylant, Stumpy Squirrel has just settled into a new nest in a magnificent pin oak in Gooseberry Park. It s the perfect spot for her babies to be born When they arrive healthy and strong, Stumpy s three good friends--a Labrador retriever, a wise hermit crab, and a bat who eats Chinese food--are thrilled. But after a terrible ice storm destroys the pin oak, Stumpy disappears. It takes a special combination of courage, humor, and tenacity for Stumpy s friends to rescue her babies and bring her home again. Arthur Howard's black-and-white illustrations illuminate the companions adventures throughout. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Cathy Goldberg Fishman, 2000-08 As she and her family celebrate these two Jewish holidays, a young girl contemplates their meaning in her life. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky Lauren Stringer, 2013 Composer Igor Stravinsky and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky, Russian comrades, worked together to bring a very different and new ballet to a Parisian audienceNThe Rite of SpringNand rioting filled the streets! Full color. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson, 2003-10 Henry and Mudge tangle with a goose when they visit a farm. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: An Angel for Solomon Singer Cynthia Rylant, 1996 For use in schools and libraries only. A lonely New York City resident finds companionship and good cheer at the Westway Cafe, where dreams come true. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip Cynthia Rylant, 2006 When Henry and Mudge go to the Wild West for their family vacation, they are soon rolling with the tumbleweeds, meeting rough-riding cowboys, watching lizards bask in the sun, and more before heading back to the home they love. Reprint. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: God Gave Us Family Lisa Tawn Bergren, 2017-10-17 This heartwarming and colorful tale will delight young hearts and help them understand how families of all types reflect God’s unconditional love—part of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold! Little Pup’s wolf family is on their way to a special reunion—with lots of cousins, games, roasting marshmallows, and fun! As the young wolf thinks about different kinds of families, it’s the perfect opportunity for Mama and Papa to teach their inquisitive child about the families that God brings together. Some families are big and others are small, some are led by grandparents or just one parent, and some families include adopted little ones– yet each family is truly special. Even the members of Little Pup’s pack make up an important role in his family, although they sometimes pester him. Papa gently reminds his son… “We need to love the family God gave us.” |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Walt Disney's Cinderella (Reissue) Cynthia Rylant, 2015-01-27 With the help of her fairy godmother, a kitchen maid mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters attends the palace ball where she meets the prince of her dreams. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen Cynthia Rylant, 2000-05 Rosie, Lily, and Tess, three cousins who are living together with their aunt, decide to make a miniature flower shop just like Aunt Lucy's real shop, and give it to her as a gift. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Mr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train Cynthia Rylant, 1998 After a small setback, Mr. Putter and his favorite companions enjoy the best train ride of their lives. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: If You'll Be My Valentine Cynthia Rylant, 2004-12-14 A little boy gives Valentines out to friends, family, and members of the natural world. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: The Fog Kyo Maclear, 2017-05-16 A clever and whimsical environmental fable about a bird who is a human-watcher from a dynamic author-illustrator duo. Warble is a small yellow warbler who lives on the beautiful island of Icyland, where he pursues his hobby of human watching. But on a warm day, a deep fog rolls in and obscures his view. The rest of the birds don't seem to notice the fog or the other changes Warble observes on the island. The more the fog is ignored, the more it spreads. When a Red-hooded Spectacled Female (Juvenile) appears, Warble discovers that he's not the only one who notices the fog. Will they be able to find others who can see it too? And is the fog here to stay? Kyo Maclear's witty story, brought to life with the delicate, misty artwork of Kenard Pak, is a poignant yet humorous reminder of the importance of environmental awareness. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Touch the Earth Julian Lennon, Bart Davis, 2017-04-11 A New York Times bestseller that TODAY calls “beautiful” and “stunning!” Boys and girls can take to the air and learn how precious the Earth and her natural resources are. This interactive book immerses children in a fun and unique journey. Jump aboard the White Feather Flier, a magical plane that can go wherever you want! Just press a button printed on the page, and point the plane up in the air to fly, or down to land it! Fly to the top of a mountain! Send clean water to thirsty people! Dive deep into the ocean (the Flier turns into a submarine!) to pick up pollution and bring back the fish! Explore the planet, meet new people, and help make the world a better place! The Flier's mission is to transport readers around the world, to engage them in helping to save the environment, and to teach one and all to love our planet. An inspiring, lyrical story, rooted in Lennon's life and work, Touch the Earth is filled with beautiful illustrations that bring the faraway world closer to young children. The book includes words to a special poem written by Julian Lennon, specifically for Touch the Earth. The first book of a bestselling trilogy that includes Heal the Earth and Love the Earth. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will go to support the environmental and humanitarian efforts of the White Feather Foundation, the global environmental and humanitarian organization that Lennon founded to promote education, health, conservation, and the protection of indigenous culture. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Kaia and the Bees Maribeth Boelts, 2020-03-10 The author of Those Shoes and an award-winning illustrator team up for the story of a girl who tries to overcome her fear of bees to see how amazing they are. Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her: BEES! And right now, thousands of bees live on her roof because Kaia’s dad is a beekeeper. Her dad says that the world needs bees and that’s why they are beekeepers. But only he goes on the roof, not Kaia — unless she can find a way to be the brave girl she always says she is. Against a sunny city setting, author Maribeth Boelts and illustrator Angela Dominguez depict Kaia’s small courageous steps — and her tiny insect neighbors — with great empathy and charm. Buzzing with storytime potential, Kaia and the Bees is an honest and relatable tale about bravery and compassion, as well as the importance of bees to our world. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Catwings Ursula K. Le Guin, 1988 Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge Mem Fox, 2014 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge was a second collaboration for Mem Fox and Julie Vivas, the author and illustrator of Possum Magic. First published in 1984, it was similarly an instant success, later translated into several languages and published in the US and the UK. Its classic themes and beautiful artwork have also seen it adapted to the stage as a play for children, but its enduring appeal is in the simple words of a story thoughtfully told, illustrated with humour and understanding. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: I Can Make a Difference Marian Wright Edelman, 2005-11-01 Marian Wright Edelman has drawn from a variety of cultures and peoples to compile these timeless stories, poems, songs, quotations, and folktales that speak to all children to let them know that they can make a difference in today's world. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Motor Mouse Cynthia Rylant, 2019-04-23 Join Motor Mouse on three hilarious adventures in this irresistible start to a brand-new series from the creators of Gooseberry Park and the Mr. Putter and Tabby books! Motor Mouse is a busy little mouse, between driving his delivery car, eating cake, and visiting with friends. Come along with him on his adventures! In “The Friday Cake Day,” Motor Mouse and his friend Telly have been looking forward all week to their Friday tradition of eating cake. But when Friday arrives, the Cake Shop is closed. This is not acceptable! Could a friendly hedgehog help them with their predicament? In “Going For a Look-About,” Motor Mouse decides that instead of driving, he’d like to go for a look-about as a passenger instead. So he hires a cab to take him to places that bring back good memories of old friends. But is a brand-new friend right in front of him? In “Front Row at the Picture Show,” Motor Mouse and his brother, Vincent, are going to a movie. Vincent always insists on getting a large bucket of popcorn to share, since it’s a better deal than two small buckets. But he always hogs it! What is Motor Mouse to do? This sweet and funny trio of stories is sure to have young readers wanting to visit with Motor Mouse again and again. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Fishing in the Air Sharon Creech, Christopher Raschka, 2009-07-10 Early in the blue-black morning, a father and son slip out of the house with their fishing poles and a can of worms. But this is no ordinary fishing trip. With their lines and bobbers, they cast high into the air to catch the breeze, the sky, the sun, and best of all -- some wonderful memories.In her first picture book, Sharon Creech, author of the Newbery Medal winner Walk Two Moons, teams up with Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka to create a beautifully lyrical and richly imagined tale about the powerful bond between a father and son. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Dragon's Gate Laurence Yep, 1993-11-19 ‘In rural China in 1865, 14-year-old Otter eagerly sails to California to join his father and legendary uncle on the transcontinental railroad. On a freezing, snow-filled mountain in the Sierras, Otter begins his harrowing journey toward self-knowledge. An engaging survival-adventure story, a social history, a heroic quest.’—BL. ‘Told with humanity and compassion… a tribute to the survival and courage of these immigrants.’—1994 Newbery Committee. 1994 Newbery Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1994 (ALA) 1994 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library) 1993 Pick of the Lists (ABA) 1994 John and Patricia Beatty Award (California Library Association) 1994 Silver Medal for Literature (Commonwealth Club of America) |
| creation by cynthia rylant: The Lion in the Box Marguerite De Angeli, 2023-10 Recently widowed, Mama would only be able to provide a meager Christmas for her five small children. Even though Mama could only get work occasionally, the family was rich in love and affection. The older girls did housework while Mama was away, and Lili looked after Ben and the baby. On Christmas Eve, the family spent an anxious evening that turned into one of the most extraordinary and memorable Christmases of their lives. Set at the turn of the 20th century in New York City, this true story is highly recommended as a Christmas read-aloud. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: When I Was Young in the Mountains Cynthia Rylant, 1993-01-01 Caldecott Honor Book! An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text. -Association for Childhood Education International |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Batwings and the Curtain of Night Marguerite W. Davol, 1997 After creating the world and its creatures and day and night, the Mother of All Things leaves it to the night animals to find a way to lessen the night's darkness. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Cynthia Rylant Alice B. McGinty, 2003-12-15 Discusses the life and work of author Cynthia Rylant, including her writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of her books, biographical timeline, and awards. |
| creation by cynthia rylant: Booktalks and Beyond Lucy Schall, 2007-05-30 Promote today's best and most popular YA books with help from this practical guide. Focusing on titles published after 2000, Schall provides you with background information, ready-to-use (or adapt) booktalks, read-aloud selections, learning activities, and related reads for approximately 100 fiction and nonfiction books with broad teen appeal. Organized by genres and themes, it has something for every teen reader. Whether you are a public or school librarian, teacher, or teen group leader, you'll find this collection helpful in motivating teens to read, building their appreciation of books, and in extending learning opportunities beyond the reading experience. Grades 6-12. |
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Watch 7 days of creation video . View full-size image. Before creation... "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without …
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The integrity of the weekly cycle continues and is an evidence for Creation week being composed of seven literal days. 5) Literal days vs. …
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