Books with author Barbara Hoffman

Children, why shouldn't learning table manners be fun? Magnificent Ernie the Mighty Manners Mutt, a canine crusader for couth, shows and tells how he learned good table manners . . . and he is not DOGmatic! Learn: When to start teaching table manners. How to act at the table. How to use a knife and fork correctly. How to pass food, cut food, compliment the cook and lots of other good table manners “musts”.How to set a plain and fancy table - including a few suggestions for Ernie’s “Advanced Students”. Plus the other manners hints that make just plain Ernie MAGNIFICENT ERNIE, a most popular dog!

Excerpt from The Sloyd System of Wood Working: With a Brief Description of the Eva Rodhe Model Series and an Historical Sketch of the Growth of the Manual Training IdeaThe object of this book is to give an account of the theory and practical application of the "Naas System" of manual training. Although the principles upon which this system has been founded are very fully explained in the two educational monographs of the New York College for the Training of Teachers, entitled "The Sloyd in the Service of the School," by Otto Salamon, and "Manual Training in Elementary Schools for Boys," by A. Sluys, a full exposition of the subject as taught in the Naas Slovd Seminarium, and as incorporated in the Swedish public schools, has not as yet appeared. The author hopes that the following chapters may in a measure supply this want.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

How do we encourage our children to open up? Are there inner conflicts that they may be going through that we are unaware of? Some of the topics you will discuss with your children as you go through this 40-devotional series are: facing fear, handling rejection, how to reach out to others, believing in a God we can’t see, showing kindness to the unkind, and what to do when you are being bullied. Along with teaching 4-10 year olds the basics of prayer, Kids Pray is a practical way to open up dialogue between children and parents or even grandparents. It is meant to be read together and should take no longer than five minutes each day. What a great way to start your family’s day in the right direction with open dialogue and prayer.

A witch. A siren. Soulmates? Alec Belgrave is overwhelmed. He's busy protecting his sister Fawn from the forces of Hell while also attending college in a different state. The last thing he expected was to learn their shared best friend was his soulmate. As a siren, Ivy Moore knows a lot about attraction. But having Supernatural beauty is useless if her own soulmate doesn't see her as anything more than a sisterly best friend. Is it so unreasonable to want her soulmate to want her without fate pulling the strings? They may be soulmates, but that doesn't mean love will come easily. Unmoored is a young adult paranormal romance featuring magic and sirens. It is a spin-off of The Belgrave Legacy, but should be read as a sequel.

Can two Alphas fall in love?If Dylan Stone can't find his mate soon, he'll have to forfeit becoming Alpha of the Morsure Pack. Then he meets her, and she doesn't want their relationship to be public.Alpha Zelda Makris is looking for a home for her Pack. Then she meets Dylan, but the home he's offering is temporary at best unless they announce their status as Mates—costing her the title of Alpha.They can help each other. There's just one problem—the two Alphas can barely stand each other. Worse than that, fate seems to be decidedly against them having a happily ever after.Taming the Alpha is a young adult werewolf romance. It is a spin-off novel of The Belgrave Legacy and can be read as a sequel or stand-alone.

Fans of Sara Pennypacker and Katherine Applegate will love this thrilling environmental fable—filled with laughter, music, and adventure. There’s no other place Tubs Marshfield would rather be than singing a song in his perfect little swamp along the Louisiana bayou. His music can make anyone feel happy.But something terrible is happening within the swamp that even Tubs’ songs can’t fix—and it’s making his neighbors feel sick! No one knows what to do, least of all Tubs.A mysterious prophecy may hold the key…or send Tubs away from his friends forever.

ONE GIRL STANDS ALONE, DIFFERENT FROM THE REST.When the peaceful and isolated land of the Shamra is invaded and its people enslaved, a young Shamra girl named Dara must lead a ragtag resistance to defeat the enemy. But even as she fights the invaders, Dara grapples with self-doubt and is criticized by her own people for being outspoken and different.Venturing into uncharted territory to seek allies, Dara encounters unusual creatures and dangerous lands. But is her rebellious spirit enough to help her overcome the patriarchal and oppressive rules of her own people and convince them that she is the only hope the Shamra have to regain their freedom?

Fans of Sara Pennypacker and Katherine Applegate will love this thrilling environmental fable—filled with laughter, music, and adventure. There’s no other place Tubs Marshfield would rather be than singing a song in his perfect little swamp along the Louisiana bayou. His music can make anyone feel happy.But something terrible is happening within the swamp that even Tubs’ songs can’t fix—and it’s making his neighbors feel sick! No one knows what to do, least of all Tubs.A mysterious prophecy may hold the key…or send Tubs away from his friends forever.

Curse of the Shamra is a rousing adventure tale about the isolated and peaceful land of the Shamra people who are enslaved by invaders called the Trocs. An unconventional young Shamra girl named Dara escapes and ventures into unknown realms to find allies and leads a resistance to repel the invaders. The novel is an allegory about the quest for freedom on many levels.

How do we encourage our children to open up? Are there inner conflicts that they may be going through that we are unaware of? Some of the topics you will discuss with your children as you go through this 40-devotional series are: facing fear, handling rejection, how to reach out to others, believing in a God we can’t see, showing kindness to the unkind, and what to do when you are being bullied. Along with teaching 4-10 year olds the basics of prayer, Kids Pray is a practical way to open up dialogue between children and parents or even grandparents. It is meant to be read together and should take no longer than five minutes each day. What a great way to start your family’s day in the right direction with open dialogue and prayer.

""Bernard and his newfound friends--revolutionary rats, wise-cracking cats, and coffee-chugging squirrels, to name a few--will delight and inspire readers of all ages!"" --Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, UniverseThe drowsy Dormouse from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is transported to modern-day New York City for the adventure of a lifetime in this middle grade novel that's perfect for fans of Stuart Little and written by critically acclaimed author Cara Hoffman.When a girl in a blue dress crashes the Mad Hatter's eternal tea party, the sleepy Dormouse feels more awake than he has in a long time. He wishes he could follow her and be a part of her adventure.And as luck would have it, a surprising twist of fate sends the Dormouse on an adventure of his own, where he must not fall asleep. For he is destined to save a magical world outside Wonderland, and it will take all his courage--and a few new friends--to do it.