Books with author Didi Cooper

What does it mean to be Jewish? Are there different ways of being Jewish? Can you be Jewish but not religious? In this friendly guide, 12-year-old Ruth explains the different ways a person can experience being Jewish, by introducing us to her family and friends.Documenting the lived experience of being Jewish, the book contains diary entries covering festivals, rituals, ethics, and what a relationship with God entails, as well as more challenging topics such as Israel, the Holocaust and anti-Semitism. Providing an excellent starting point for discussion with children, it also includes a helpful list of recommended sources for further information.

Offering six short adventures of Tara and her talking feline companion Ash-ting, this audio collection brings a number of unseen beings to light—from imps and mermaids to Archangels. In the title story, Tara upsets a naughty, trainee dragon with unforeseen consequences for Ash-ting. In "Tara and Her Cousin," Tara helps her sensitive relative learn to put on Archangel Michael’s cloak of protection for comfort. Read in the soothing voice of the author, each tale centers around the special friendship between Tara and her cat while offering lessons about the mutually respectful relationships that a connection to the larger universe can provide.

Read in a calm and loving voice, each of the six winsome tales in this collection provide a deep moral line and affirm the love, acceptance, and compassion that can be found within children. In "Tara is Angry," Tara finds guidance from her wise kitten when seeking ways to deal with her less favorable feelings, while in "Tara and the Chinese Girl," Ash-ting counsels Tara on ways to understand and accept people from another culture. Metaphysical themes are also explored as Tara learns to communicate with her guardian angel and meets a fire elemental while her family is building a fire to make stick bread. Highlighting the deep bond of friendship between Tara and her talking feline, these charming stories will delight any inner child.

Based on true events, "Rascal the Baby Squirrel" is a story about an abandoned new born baby squirrel that is found by a man. His compassion for the tiny animal is so great that he takes it home to his family where they adopt it as their family pet. In time, Rascal reaches adulthood and no longer wants to be contained. It becomes clear that the little squirrel wants to be free, and the decision is made to release it back into the wild. This warm children's story reveals a family's compassion, their extraordinary commitment to save this animal, and the courage to set their beloved pet free. See why Rascal the Baby Squirrel should find a home in your child's library!

In a comprehensive and compelling manner, this guide to the one of the world's most mysterious civilizations enables readers to tap into and harness the spiritual wisdom and power of Atlantis. With guidance on how to understand the profound truths of the Atlantean culture, the fascinating and inspiring lives of these ancients are fully divulged - from their social structures, beliefs, and practices to their extraordinary technological knowledge. Special chapters devoted to crystals - from their essences and remedies to the crucial role they played in Atlantis - are also included.

Based on true events, "Rascal the Baby Squirrel" is a story about an abandoned new born baby squirrel that is found by a man. His compassion for the tiny animal is so great that he takes it home to his family where they adopt it as their family pet. In time, Rascal reaches adulthood and no longer wants to be contained. It becomes clear that the little squirrel wants to be free, and the decision is made to release it back into the wild. This warm children's story reveals a family's compassion, their extraordinary commitment to save this animal, and the courage to set their beloved pet free. See why Rascal the Baby Squirrel should find a home in your child's library!