Books with author Allia Zobel Nolan

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.—Philippians 4:8Did you know you can totally change your life by changing your thoughts? Well, you can, and Whatever Is Lovely: A 90-Day Devotional Journal can get you started. With examples based on girls just like you, each of these 90 devotionals will show you how to fill your head and your heart with virtues taken straight from Philippians 4:8, helping you grow closer to God and the amazing life he intended for you.Featuring a trendy color interior, a ribbon marker, and journaling lines for you to write your thoughts, Whatever Is Lovely will inspire you to read and reflect on the devotionals every single day.

The kids in What I Like About Me, are as different as night and day. And, guess what? They love it. Some adore the fact that their braces dazzle and gleam, others feel distinguished when they wear their glasses. This fun-loving book, with a mirror included on the last page, proves to kids that, in a world where fitting in is the norm, being different is what makes us special.Helping children learn about diversity, while fostering self-esteem, is what this super-sized Teacher Classroom Pack is all about. Teachers can read the rhyming text of the award-winning What I Like About Me! and use the oversized book to focus on differences in nationality, appearance, food, and more. Inviting children to look in the giant mirror will encourage them to think and talk about what they like best about themselves.

This fun-loving book shows kids that, in a world where fitting in is the norm, being different makes us special.The kids in What I Like About Me! are as different as night and day. And guess what? They love it. Some adore the fact that their braces dazzle and gleam, others feel distinguished when they wear their glasses. Still others wouldn't trade their big feet for a lifetime of free video games. A mylar mirror embedded in the last page lets kids take a look at themselves and decide what they like best about themselves.

Remember ironing your hair? Rolling it in soda cans to straighten it? Lacquering it with enough spray that it could ward off bullets? Ever slather on cement-colored lipstick so heavy, you looked like a zombie princess? Remember hot pants and platform heels? The danger of patent-leather shoes? Were you a secretary, nurse, or teacher, but only, as our mothers urged us, until you found “Mr. Right.” In her new book, LAUGH OUT LOUD: 40 WOMEN HUMORISTS CELEBRATE THEN AND NOW…BEFORE WE FORGET, Allia Zobel Nolan and 40 funny ladies from the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop chronicle these blips in time as they look back at life in the past lane. Zobel Nolan and the other dancing queens then fast forward to today and write about what it’s like to blink and wake up to be 50, 60, 70, and beyond—experiences ranging from cremation ceremonies to marrying younger men, from senior online dating to finding yourself a menopausal maniac in Mexico.

Remember ironing your hair? Rolling it in soda cans to straighten it? Lacquering it with enough spray that it could ward off bullets? Ever slather on cement-colored lipstick so heavy, you looked like a zombie princess? Remember hot pants and platform heels? The danger of patent-leather shoes? Were you a secretary, nurse, or teacher, but only, as our mothers urged us, until you found “Mr. Right.” In her new book, LAUGH OUT LOUD: 40 WOMEN HUMORISTS CELEBRATE THEN AND NOW…BEFORE WE FORGET, Allia Zobel Nolan and 40 funny ladies from the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop chronicle these blips in time as they look back at life in the past lane. Zobel Nolan and the other dancing queens then fast forward to today and write about what it’s like to blink and wake up to be 50, 60, 70, and beyond—experiences ranging from cremation ceremonies to marrying younger men, from senior online dating to finding yourself a menopausal maniac in Mexico.

The Ten Commandments serve as the building blocks for the Christian life, so it's never too soon to begin teaching them to young children. Easy-to-understand language, engaging illustrations, and clear descriptions let little ones save God's rules in their own hearts for a lifetime of living the right way. Children will draw closer to God and grow good relationships with family and friends as they learn God's Top Ten rules, including "Worship God--not things" and "Be good to your parents, obey them, and show them your love." In the back-of-the-book, there’s a “Dig Deeper” section so kids can discover why God made these rules and how they can best follow them. What’s more, a fun quiz at the end of the book lets readers see how much they've learned and gives grown-ups an opportunity to discuss God's great love for everyone and His expectations for our words and actions. A perfect way for parents, homeschoolers, teachers, grandparents, and friends to introduce the Ten Commandments to their children.

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.—Philippians 4:8Did you know you can totally change your life by changing your thoughts? Well, you can, and Whatever Is Lovely: A 90-Day Devotional Journal can get you started. With examples based on girls just like you, each of these 90 devotionals will show you how to fill your head and your heart with virtues taken straight from Philippians 4:8, helping you grow closer to God and the amazing life he intended for you.Featuring a trendy color interior, a ribbon marker, and journaling lines for you to write your thoughts, Whatever Is Lovely will inspire you to read and reflect on the devotionals every single day.

The Ten Commandments serve as the building blocks for the Christian life, so it's never too soon to begin teaching them to young children. Simple language, kid-friendly illustrations, and easy-to-understand examples explain God's Rules as they were written and how they apply to a youngster's life today. In the back of the book, there's a "Dig Deeper" section so kids can discover why God made these rules and how they can best follow them. What's more, a fun quiz at the end of the book lets readers see how much they've learned and gives grown-ups an opportunity to discuss how following these rules brings all of us closer to God and our neighbor. There is also a "Words and Their Meanings" section which familiarizes children with words in the book. Truly, this is a book that helps parents, homeschoolers, teachers, grandparents, and friends introduce their little ones to the Ten Commandments in a way their children will not soon forget.

A pair of crazy eyeballs built into this boldly illustrated hardbound book jiggle and wiggle from page to page. Kids will have fun "seeing the sea" and learning colors as they read about various zany big-eyed underwater creatures.Kids can learn about colors and various underwater sea creatures as they make friends with such whimsical characters at Clark T. Shark, Winona Whale, Wally Fuss and others, in this entertaining board book. What's more, they'll laugh out loud at the faces staring back at them when they shake these characters' rolling "googly eyes."

This fun, interactive book teaches children that God made each one of them in a unique and special way.The kids in One Special Me are all very different. And that's just fine with them. Some love their pale skin and freckles, while others wouldn't trade their wild hair for a lifetime of free pizza. And all for a very good reason-they know God has made them each special, He loves them all the same, and each and every one of them is precious in His sight. In this entertaining book, which features fun flaps, pull tabs, wheels, touch-and-feel elements, and a surprise at the end, your child can learn an important self-esteem and faith-building message, too.

Children won't be able to stop looking for the hidden fairies in this delightful book that features a whole microcosm of enchanted people who live among the flowers in the secret garden. Kids can open a folded flower to peek in at fairies serving cakes and tea to ladybugs, turn a wheel and find them combing caterpillars' hair in a primrose, pull a tab to see them reading (what else?) fairytales to baby animals from inside a hollow tree, and more. The excitement comes to a climax with a thrilling pop-up, featuring fairies frolicking in their finery at a midnight ball. Magical illustrations, whimsical, rhyming text, and six different fun novelties for children to play with combine to make this a special book for children (and parents alike).