Books with author Christine Pym

Traveling back in time, Abbie comes to terms with the loss of everyone she has known. A new adventure awaits her on the others dies of a death and she is having trouble understanding and managing her emotions. Luckily, she runs into some old friends and through them and others they meet, she gets to see the importance of each emotional stage and how important is it to bring them all together to truly heal. Join Abbie as she learns about each stage of grief through a fun tale full of dinosaurs and friendhsips.

Families with new babies and older siblings will see themselves reflected in this ever-so-sweet story of sibling rivalry as a young elephant gets frustrated with all the attention his baby sister is receiving.Toby is no longer a little elephant. He's a big boy now, much bigger than baby sister Iris. He can do exciting things all by himself. He can pour his own milk, read his own bedtime stories (sort of), and even reach the snacks high on the shelf that he's been told are "just for mamas." But sometimes it feels that Toby has to do everything by himself because Mama is too busy with Iris. And some things are really hard even for a big boy. Toby ends up with spaghetti on his nose, rain boots that don't match, and toilet paper everywhere! He is mad. Luckily, Mama is there to remind Toby of the perks of being a toddler--and that no matter how big he gets, he'll always be her baby.

Have you got what it takes to be the hero of the story?Make a decision on every page and rescue the mermaid Princess!A day out at the beach leads to adventure as you splash into the water to swim - and discover that your legs have turned into a tail! You become involved in looking for the Princess who has disappeared, along with her jewels, just before the Sea Parade. Can you help to find her? With danger and adventure on every page, this fun interactive story for children aged 4-9 is a book and a game rolled into one. It's ideal for travelling, for reluctant readers and for children who read books so quickly that you can't keep up with them as each decision changes the story so you can read it again and again to create new adventures. Read along or read alone but one thing is guaranteed - your child won't want to put this book down until they've found a way to rescue the Princess and save the day! "My 7 year old daughter's favourite book this year!"

A happy little squirrel visits her home on the farm and meets some new friends. Abbie and her sister Jessica meet a goat with Autism, a pig with OCD, a cow with Down Syndrome and a dog with Epilepsy. She learns how to be a friend to them by learning about their individual needs and she is rewarded beyond what she knows. Abbie can see how something that would be a disadvantage is actually an advantage a d how not to let your circumstance and limitations stop you from reaching for the stars and being your best self.

Is it possible to have peace in an uncertain world? To not only expect the unexpected but embrace it?Most of us want to have life under control. But God wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith deeply rooted in his goodness. He wants us to know that because he is in control, we don’t have to be.In Unexpected, beloved author Christine Caine helps us walk into the life God has for us—unknowns and all. Using dramatic examples from her own journey, Christine offers real-life strategies and biblical inspiration to help us move from fear and worry about ourselves to hope and trust in God. As we learn new ways to manage disappointment, strengthen our hearts, and build our faith, we can enjoy a new adventure with God that is more fulfilling than any day we spend trying to anticipate what will happen next.Stepping into our God-given destiny means stepping into the unknown, but we can embrace that calling because God knows it already. Nothing in our lives takes God by surprise. So even in the midst of personal upheaval, relational challenges, financial stresses, family transitions, career disappointments, and chaotic world affairs, we can expect God to be good and do good. What other expectation do we need to have? Listen to God’s dare to trust him in every unknown of your life today.

Brooklyn Sable goes through the trials of learning to trust others after a break-up when all she wants to do is the opposite. Friendship, love, and her mental stability are put to the test, especially when people from her past come knocking on her door. While in her last year of high school, she claims that she is as independent as it comes. But while getting to know the one person she's tried to actively avoid, she begins to learn that maybe she doesn't have it all figured out. Change is all part of growing up, right?

It’s not easy being Bean. Bean Donohue lives for her guitar, but her mom threw her out of the house during a snowstorm for singing. No way she’s going to get permission to go see The Grateful Dead at the Fillmore East. Zak, her almost-boyfriend, will get drafted if he doesn’t get into art school, pot makes Bean paranoid, and her best friend can’t stop talking about sex. 1970’s not for wimps—but neither was 1885...or 1945. So why does Bean keep sliding backwards in time?

Is it possible to have peace in an uncertain world? To not only expect the unexpected but embrace it?Most of us want to have life under control. But God wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith deeply rooted in his goodness. He wants us to know that because he is in control, we don’t have to be.In Unexpected, beloved author Christine Caine helps us walk into the life God has for us—unknowns and all. Using dramatic examples from her own journey, Christine offers real-life strategies and biblical inspiration to help us move from fear and worry about ourselves to hope and trust in God. As we learn new ways to manage disappointment, strengthen our hearts, and build our faith, we can enjoy a new adventure with God that is more fulfilling than any day we spend trying to anticipate what will happen next.Stepping into our God-given destiny means stepping into the unknown, but we can embrace that calling because God knows it already. Nothing in our lives takes God by surprise. So even in the midst of personal upheaval, relational challenges, financial stresses, family transitions, career disappointments, and chaotic world affairs, we can expect God to be good and do good. What other expectation do we need to have? Listen to God’s dare to trust him in every unknown of your life today.

Oreo, the beloved and happy pup, find a magic lamp. Rubbing the lamp, she is surprised to see a genie pop out that wants to grant her three wishes! This was very exciting for Oreo but she learned quickly that just because you want something, does not mean it will be better than what you have right now. Oreo's second wish makes her realize that others are allowed to like things that she doesn't like. At the end of the wishes, Oreo is left with a great new bone, a new friendship with the cat and a grateful and happy attitude for what she has.