Books with author Ann Carpenter

Santa gets the post-holiday blues … When the toys are all made, the presents handed out, the Christmas cookies eaten, and the stockings unhung from the chimney with care … Santa is miserable. His reindeer and elves can't lift his spirits, and even a vacation with Mrs. Claus doesn't do the trick. Will Santa ever feel like his old holly-jolly self again? This quirky, funny, and completely unique picture book by hot young hipster illustrator Tad Carpenter will appeal to kids and parents alike.

I say, "Reading!" You say, "Fun!" Explore the noisy barnyard with 8 lift-the flaps.These colorful, playful books encourage interactive learning through prediction and repetition; but most importantly, they look really fun. --Dr. Robert Needlman, co-founder of Reach Out and Read and author of Dr. Spock's Baby BasicsWith I Say, You Say, your little ones can:· Call out animal names and noises· Practice new words· Learn and play!

"Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been mapped out." —David LuizOne of the rising stars in international soccer, David Luiz has been impressing crowds since he was a boy. But it is his faith, not his fame, that drives him to greater success and keeps him “defending the goal.” David made his debut in professional soccer as a left fullback when he was just 19. He was then picked up by Portugal’s Benfica team and named player of the year for the 2009-2010 season. As a star defender and vice-captain for the Brazilian National team, David shines both on and off the field, inspiring athletes around the world with his incredible soccer skills and his unwavering faith. David currently plays for England’s Chelsea Football Club, one of the premier club teams in the world, and he is expected to play for Brazil in the 2014 World Cup.

Get the kids involved with Decorate Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cookies with Kids by Autumn Carpenter. This instructional craft book is filled with fun baking and decorating experiences that you can share with your children or grandchildren, while teaching them valuable skills they will use for a lifetime. With adult supervision, kids can learn to decorate cookies, cupcakes, and cakes for holidays, special events, or to share with friends.Within these pages, you'll learn baking and preparing of cake, cupcakes, and cookies, starting off with the basics: utensils needed, measuring instructions, and kitchen safety tips. After the basics, the book continues with baking, filling, and icing--50 to 60 techniques in all--with eye-appealing, tasty designs for children to create that incorporate the methods taught. Rolled fondant techniques are thick throughout, keeping kids up-to-date with the today's most popular methods of decorating. Instructions also include basic piping instructions. Additional decorating techniques include edible frosting sheets and products to add sparkle. The book is designed with 8-12 year olds boys and girls in mind, and includes instructions clearly labeled for difficulty and time allowance, and instructional pictures that show children using the tools. Kid-inspired cake and cookie themes are perfect for birthdays, seasonal celebrations, and other special events.

Children around the world live in dire conditions without even the basic necessities of water, food, shelter, and love. They often suffer in silence, struggling just to exist among the unexplainable and irreversible conditions in which they find themselves. Many are so young they do not know what they lack – the love of a family and the comfort of a home. Survival is their only concern as they grow up in a world of adults who seem to have forgotten them or are so busy with their own survival that they really do not have time to care.These first person narratives are compiled from conversations with dozens of boys and girls in India. They put a voice to the suffering that they and thousands more like them endure every day. Children bravely share their stories of being caste bound, trafficked, beggars, witnesses to murder, unwanted, and of suffering great loss. Each child is a witness to his or her own story of survival. From their voices can be heard the desperate plea for someone to care, and if not for themselves, then for those even less fortunate whose voices have not been heard.About the AuthorElizabeth Carpenter, and her husband, Bruce, have been deeply touched by the desperate needs of children around the world. They answered God’s call to give these children a voice by gathering and sharing their stories. From this calling, His Precious Children: A Story-Sharing Ministry was formed. Their ongoing passion is to work with needy children around the world and empower them through sharing their stories. Their most recent trip was to India.Elizabeth and Bruce live in Columbus, Ohio, with their two dogs, Tippy and Zoey. They have two grown children, their daughter, Christina (husband Brian), and son, Zachary; also, like a son, Liz’s youngest brother, Kevin. They love being grandparents to Ethan and Oliver too. They are part of the church family at Discover Christian Church in Dublin, Ohio.

"Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been mapped out." —David LuizOne of the rising stars in international soccer, David Luiz has been impressing crowds since he was a boy. But it is his faith, not his fame, that drives him to greater success and keeps him “defending the goal.” David made his debut in professional soccer as a left fullback when he was just 19. He was then picked up by Portugal’s Benfica team and named player of the year for the 2009-2010 season. As a star defender and vice-captain for the Brazilian National team, David shines both on and off the field, inspiring athletes around the world with his incredible soccer skills and his unwavering faith. David currently plays for England’s Chelsea Football Club, one of the premier club teams in the world, and he is expected to play for Brazil in the 2014 World Cup.

My name is Selena Foster, and I am the first of my kind in a millennium.I thought that made me invincible. Untouchable. All it really makes me is a target…and a weapon.The Supernatural Council is going to war, and they've decided what better spear than the girl that can slay demons?So they blackmail me, and I become the property of the Council. They think they own me, but you can’t own what you can’t control. I thought the first year at Daizlei was hard...but the second might kill me.Either way, I'm not going down without a fight.

Have you ever perched in a tree stand, watching for big game? Listened to the crackle of branches and brush being trampled as a large buck steps into the clearing? Or have you hunted elk, moose, sheep, or bears? Big game hunting takes a lot of patience, because these huge animals tend to travel alone. But the wait is worth it when you get a chance at a trophy animal. Enter the Great Outdoors Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, and best techniques connected to big game hunting. You'll discover: • Where different big game animals live. • What gear you need to become an expert big game hunter. • How hunting rules help preserve big game populations. • How to cook your game after it has been harvested. Are you into sports? Then get into your favorite zone!

POIGNANT MESSAGE FOR TODAY'S TROUBLED TIMES! At one time or another, most of us experience a turning point -- an exceptional occurrence, after which, our lives are never the same. If we change by design and brave the path we know is right, these changes that heal will also bring unexpected gifts. Sometimes, we might even positively influence the world! If We Could Change is a series highlighting such decisive moments in history -- real-world game changers and gifted connections.Through a Boy's Eyes is the first in the series.On a dark and blustery night, Charles -- a young fictional character --has a chance encounter with a stranger – a real life historical figure. Charles bears witness to the personal struggles of this conflicted man in what was truly a miraculous moment in time. Charles's story is an accounting of what a young boy might have experienced, had he been present during this actual, bittersweet night of inner transformation -- a miracle of mindfulness.See if you can guess which historical figure holds this young fictional character so spellbound. The identity is revealed towards the end of the story. Clues are given throughout for anyone familiar with the actual events. And for those who are not, this is an opportunity to learn about the inner turmoil of a truly great human being -- a man who, through his courage to change, helped influence humanity for the better.

There’s only one rule in the world I come from.Keep our existence a secret. Period.The day my sister broke that rule one too many times, I knew there would be consequences. I expected us to be sent to one of those schools for “troubled” kids—and maybe Daizlei Academy was, in a way. But really, it was far more complicated than that.You see, I thought that world had forgotten me. Forgotten us. For years we were left alone, and one day . . . we weren’t.It was only when I got there that I remembered the second rule:Trust no one.Because in our world? They would kill me if they knew the truth of what I am.Daizlei Academy is a school for Supernaturals.And me? I’m so much more.

Dictionaries define the word, "nerd" as a slang term used to describe an unpopular or socially inept person, and/or one who is excessively studious and/or scientifically or technically accomplished. We all know them. Nerds are the people who become your boss -- when you bust your chops for years to earn an MBA. Nerds are the people who decided, when they were kids, that they wanted to be astronauts; and were riding the space shuttle twenty years later. Nerds are the people who like to listen to someone play an oboe. :)We sneer and make fun of them, but nerds are actually worthy of our admiration, and many of us are "closet" nerds.The most impressive quality nerds have is their autonomy. Nerds simply do not care what the rest of the world thinks of them. They are not constrained by what hangs up other people, and they are often the most intelligent among us. And so, with this project, I raise my glass (and my pen) in celebration of "nerdhood".Jim Carpenter