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Author: Susan Engle Illustrator: Luthando MazibukoProduct Code: DGTPublisher: Bellwood PressPages: 124Availability: In stock
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Recipient of a DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award from the Religion Communicators Council, Best in Class and Youth category winner
Recipient of a five-star review from Readers' Favorite Book Awards
John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was a jazz musician who pioneered a new style of jazz music, known as bebop, in the 1940s. This book, written for junior youth, chronicles Dizzy’s life, beginning with his childhood in South Carolina, his move to New York City, and his eventual travels around the world. Dizzy Gillespie became a Bahá’í in 1968 and strove to be of service to others through his unique gift in music.
This is the second book in the Change Maker Series, highlighting people connected with the Bahá’í Faith who worked to bring about social change.
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Second grader Tahirih has always loved her name. But when she hears some friends laughing about it and pronouncing it in funny ways, her feelings are hurt and she is filled with self-doubt. With the help of her teacher, she learns about the life of the heroic woman after whom she is named, and realizes she has a choice to make. She can worry about what others think, or she can be brave like her namesake. Join Tahirih as she learns a little history and discovers a lot of courage and strength.
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Author: Gail Radley Illustrator: Susan ReedProduct Code: IAKAvailability: In stock
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‘Abdu'l-Bahá recounted to Lua Getsinger, an early American Bahá'í, the age-old stories of Ios, a shepherd, and the king he loved. Each story portrayed the sort of love, loyalty and devotion we are meant to have for God. Here, Gail Radley has retold the stories for a new generation. To help young readers think about the meaning of each story, she has included questions for discussion at the end of the book.
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Product Code: BS5005Publisher: Brilliant StarAvailability: In stock
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This issue celebrates Brilliant Star’s 50th birthday and gives kids tools
for developing cooperation and consultation skills. Compelling content
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A behind-the-scenes look at how Brilliant Star is created;
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Nur’s Nook craft about creating your own mini magazine;
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Quiz yourself on cooperation skills;
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Take a creativity challenge in “Maya’s Mysteries”;
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Get to know Brian Lepard, a law professor who helped with the earliest
version of Brilliant Star when he was a kid;
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Draw yourself as a future Stargazer;
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Develop a growth mindset and learn from mistakes;
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Get tips on consultation for stronger teamwork.
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Product Code: BS5006Publisher: Brilliant StarAvailability: In stock
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This issue empowers kids to help build racial justice and unity, with
compelling content including:
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A quiz about taking action to end racism and prejudice;
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“What Do You Say?” activity to practice responding to prejudice;
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Stories about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and their responses to
persecution, including an article on the Fire Tablet;
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Story of Robert Turner, the first African American Bahá’í;
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Nur’s Nook “Balanced Bird” craft project representing equity;
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Virtual and in-person games for understanding privilege and creating
friendship;
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“Maya’s Mysteries” science experiment about building bridges to connect
with others;
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Activity inviting kids to interview an elder about prejudice and
racism;
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And much more!
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A short biography on the life of Tahirih written for junior youth. Tahirih was an educated woman, a gifted teacher of religion and philosophy and an accomplished poet. In the vanguard of the new Babi Faith, she brought a deeper understanding of its teachings to a rapidly growing number of followers. Her bravery and outspoken promotion of her new faith lead to her unfortunate early demise, but Tahirih’s life continues to serve as an extraordinary example today.
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Author: Paul HanleyProduct Code: RSBBPublisher: Bellwood PressAvailability: In stock
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Richard St. Barbe Baker dedicated his life to planting trees all over the world to help cool our overheated environment. He was called “the world’s greatest conservationist” and was a pioneer in protecting the world’s forests, creating sustainable forestry methods, and educating people about the importance of planting trees. He was the founder of the Men of the Trees, the first international Environmental Non-Governmental Organization, known as the International Tree Foundation today. He was a world traveler who taught people everywhere about environmentalism, and who stood up against racial discrimination and worked to empower local populations wherever he went. Richard St. Barbe Baker was a “Change Maker” who left an enduring legacy on the world.
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Illustrator: Elaheh BosProduct Code: DKPSAvailability: In stock
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A children’s prayer book made especially for girls and young women, with a few words and lovely illustrations on each page. Small square (5.5 X 5.5 inches), soft cover, fits easily into a bag of backpack, or placed on bedside table. Illustrations are in navy blue, with black silhouettes of girls and colorful flowers. Contains the prayer: “O Lord! Help this daughter of the Kingdom. . . ."
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Seven year old Amari lives with his parents and baby sister in a corner apartment building called the McCallister. It is the summer of 2020 and, along with children around the world, he is living through a global pandemic. While he knows he is lucky to be with his family, on some days, he is bored and misses his regular life. During all of the changes, Amari comes up with small acts of kindness for his neighbors. As a result, he has emerged as a guiding light of unity in his building. Even though Amari cannot do some of the activities he has always done, he connects in new ways with the people who live in his building.
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Product Code: BS5102Publisher: Brilliant StarAvailability: In stock
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Brilliant Star: Heroic Spirit, Vol. 51, No. 2
In this issue, explore the true meaning of heroism through these activities and more:
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Quiz yourself about your proactive powers;
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Discover inspiring virtues at an Uplifters’ training camp;
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Learn about service from furry, four-legged friends;
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A Nur’s Nook craft to create your own Castle of Courage;
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Find out how to encourage others as a servant leader;
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Write and draw about your own superpowers, goals, and heroes;
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Stories of heroic acts of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh;
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Get to know Dr. Mia Derstine, who uses her healing touch in emergency rooms and in the wilderness;
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Learn answers to kids’ questions about space from NASA astronaut Don Pettit and our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti.
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Author: Carolyn Sparey Fox Illustrated by: Alan McKayProduct Code: ALBCPublisher: Tatterdemalion BluePages: 52Availability: In stock
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Written for children of all ages, this book tells the story of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s last years through the eyes and ears of His little brown cat. It is published in commemoration of the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Baha passing in November 1921.
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Illustrator: Elaheh BosProduct Code: HLSAvailability: In stock
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A small soft cover book (5.5 x 5.5 inches) with short passages from The Secret of Divine Civilization along with mainly black and white illustrations.
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