Books with author Christine M. d'Albert

One woman’s quest to learn Mandarin in Beijing, Arabic in Beirut, and Spanish in Mexico, with her young family along for the ride. Imagine negotiating for a replacement carburetor in rural Mexico with words you’re secretly pulling from a pocket dictionary. Imagine your two-year-old asking for more niunai at dinner—a Mandarin word for milk that even you don’t know yet. Imagine finding out that you’re unexpectedly pregnant while living in war-torn Beirut. With vivid and evocative language, Christine Gilbert takes us along with her into foreign lands, showing us what it’s like to make a life in an unfamiliar world—and in an unfamiliar tongue. Gilbert was a young mother when she boldly uprooted her family to move around the world, studying Mandarin in China, Arabic in Lebanon, and Spanish in Mexico, with her toddler son and all-American husband along for the ride.Their story takes us from Beijing to Beirut, from Cyprus to Chiang Mai—and also explores recent breakthroughs in bilingual brain mapping and the controversial debates happening in linguistics right now. Gilbert’s adventures abroad prove just how much language influences culture (and vice versa), and lead her to results she never expected. Mother Tongue is a fascinating and uplifting story about taking big risks for bigger rewards and trying to find meaning and happiness through tireless pursuit—no matter what hurdles may arise. It’s a treat for language enthusiasts and armchair travelers alike.

Every time I travel through Church Stretton in Shropshire, I glance up at the sharply defined hills, my sleeping monsters of long ago. One day I was wondering what would happen if one of them woke up. That was the moment Lawley came to life and demanded that his story be told. Christine M.d'AlbertDeep down in the darkness of the earth, the rumbling begins. It wakes Lawley the Lizard Dragon from his long sleep. He befriends a boy and together they fly through time and space to where folk tales began. There is adventure, magic and fun.A 'read-aloud' story for adults to share with young children until they can read it for themselves.

David, whose friends call him Rocket is in the seventh grade at Grover Regional Middle and Elementary School. It is the last day of classes before April vacation and he and his best friend, a girl named James, are very excited.Suddenly they find themselves Locked In! the school.This novel for middle readers is told in alternating narrative by two seventh graders, Rocket and James. Join them for a whole week of adventures and their clumsy attempts to escape.

One woman’s quest to learn Mandarin in Beijing, Arabic in Beirut, and Spanish in Mexico, with her young family along for the ride. Imagine negotiating for a replacement carburetor in rural Mexico with words you’re secretly pulling from a pocket dictionary. Imagine your two-year-old asking for more niunai at dinner—a Mandarin word for milk that even you don’t know yet. Imagine finding out that you’re unexpectedly pregnant while living in war-torn Beirut. With vivid and evocative language, Christine Gilbert takes us along with her into foreign lands, showing us what it’s like to make a life in an unfamiliar world—and in an unfamiliar tongue. Gilbert was a young mother when she boldly uprooted her family to move around the world, studying Mandarin in China, Arabic in Lebanon, and Spanish in Mexico, with her toddler son and all-American husband along for the ride.Their story takes us from Beijing to Beirut, from Cyprus to Chiang Mai—and also explores recent breakthroughs in bilingual brain mapping and the controversial debates happening in linguistics right now. Gilbert’s adventures abroad prove just how much language influences culture (and vice versa), and lead her to results she never expected. Mother Tongue is a fascinating and uplifting story about taking big risks for bigger rewards and trying to find meaning and happiness through tireless pursuit—no matter what hurdles may arise. It’s a treat for language enthusiasts and armchair travelers alike.

David, whose friends call him "Rocket" is in the seventh grade at Grover Regional Middle and Elementary School. It is the last day of classes before April vacation and he and his best friend, a girl named James, are very excited. Suddenly they find themselves Locked In! the school. This novel for middle readers is told in alternating narrative by two seventh graders, Rocket and James. Join them for a whole week of adventures and their clumsy attempts to escape.

Some people say that Jesus is God or God's only Son. But who did Jesus say that He is? He knocks at the door of our hearts; but we must respond to the knock if we would like to understand His. Join Christine Colbert as she listens for Jesus' heart in But Who Did Jesus Say That He is? ""We know a secret - Jesus is the name of our species."" Carlisle Marney

When Corey visits the Art Museum with his Grandmother, he has no idea the adventure that is in store. As he looks at the portrait of Nathan Hale he is transported to another time and place where he learns the true meaning of honor, courage, character, and being an American. Join Corey for his unforgettable journey in History...Through the Eyes of a Child: Nathan Hale.