conduct of life

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conduct of life

Old Turtle

questions of the heart
2017
When the people have deep questions about life, death, and how to find happiness, they journey to find Old Turtle, and she answers their questions with wisdom and love.

Ben Yokoyama and the cookies of chaos

While attempting to return a lost wallet to its owner, Ben tries out different life philosophies inspired by his friends, family, and fortune cookies.

Good things come to those who wait

2021
Cora June's patience is facing the ultimate test. She has to get through the school day before she can have her favorite treat - the Unicorn Yak slushy. All she can think about is the slushy, and when it's finally time to get her sweet treat, she discovers it's sold out! Can Cora June keep calm in the face of this crushing disappointment? Follow along as she learns how to practice patience while discovering that good things can come to those who wait.

My magical choices

2020
Rhyming text and illustrations tell the story of children learn how to make positive choices, including being responsible, being confident and being calm.

Justin keeps it fair

2023
Justin is leading a school project, but things aren't going as planned. The group can't decide how to fairly divide the work. Justin learns that being fair means giving each group member a role.

Go on, Zap Shaytan

seeking shelter withAllah
2016
A Muslim boy describes how he resists a shaytan, who tries to get the boy to do bad things.

You rule!

2023
"A book about measuring the immeasurables in life!"--Provided by publisher.

Forgive everyone everything

2022
"Gregory Boyle, SJ, spends his days at Homeboy Industries accompanying ex-gang members as they rebuild their lives. Forgive Everyone Everything is a collection of his most poignant writings based on decades of experiences of loss and pain, redemption and renewal. These reflections, accompanied by street art from acclaimed artist and ex-gang member Fabian Debora, come together as a modern-day devotional that provokes and inspires readers from all walks of life".

A Christmas wish

2007
Gemma becomes angry when her brother, Ty, breaks her favorite Christmas ornament, but she soon realizes that he is more important to her than any decoration and sets out to make things right.

What would Frida do?

a guide to living boldly
2020
". . . explores the Latinx and feminist icon's signature style, outspoken politics, passionate love life, and courageous art--even in the face of pain and heartbreak"--Dust jacket.

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