Books with author Jacqueline Mair

This unique collection of fifteen folktales draws on the rich storytelling tradition of Mexico’s people and culture. Classic themes and fairytale elements are blended with magic and transformation and infused with Roman Catholic imagery to create a distinctly Mexican flavor and flare. The Virgin Mary plays the role of fairy godmother, devils gamble for souls, and witches make themselves known by dancing at fiestas with horse hooves instead of feet. And as in other folk traditions, cats, dogs, fools, soldiers, and princesses go on quests and have magical adventures. Lively retellings and vibrant, whimsical paintings, based on Mexican folk art, make these spirited tales just right for storytimes and a perfect introduction to this little-known body of folk literature. Introduction, notes on the stories, bibliography.

Mexican folktales invite us into a magical world of enchantment and transformation, populated by cats and kings, priests and tricksters, ordinary people and supernatural beings, in this vibrant collection. Drawing from authentic sources, folklorist Neil Philip has created a rich and varied anthology of fifteen folktales that draw on the rich storytelling tradition of Mexico, where classic themes and fairytale elements are blended with magic and infused with Roman Catholic imagery to create a distinctly Mexican flavour and flare. The Virgin Mary plays the role of fairy godmother, devils gamble for souls, and witches dance at fiestas with horse hooves instead of feet. Read about a witch that turns seven brothers into seven blue oxen and how a young man, thrown overboard to drown, is rescued by a mysterious shadow. As in the tradition of other folktales from around the world, cats, dogs, fools, soldiers and princesses go on quests and have magical adventures. The vibrant, whimsical paintings by Jacqueline Mair are based on Mexican folk art and make these spirited tales just right for storytimes and a perfect introduction to this little known body of folk literature, ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves.

Quilling is the 500-year-old art of curling strips of paper to make decorative scrollwork doodads. Thirty projects with step-by-step instructions are detailed throughout this book which comes with over 100 brightly colored paper strips, a twirling wand, googly eyes and glue. Whimsical charm meets unlimited potential. Thank heaven for little twirls.Comes With: 100 colored paper strips, twirling wand, 9 sets of googly eyes in 3 sizes, glue• Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun

This In-School Enrichment Curriculum for in-school suspension focuses on providing young people with the life skills and proper tools they need to be healthy, productive and constructive. Life skills are important because they give children and young people more control over, and ability to improve, their lives. Learning the proper life skills will have a significant impact on the behavior and choices of our children and young people.The curriculum focuses on skills which build character, strength and knowledge about setting goals and obtaining a successful future. Children and young people need these skills in order to achieve their aspirations, especially in a world filled with distractions and peer pressure.The Life Skills topics chosen for this curriculum were selected because of the many issues and concerns plaguing our schools and hurting the morale of the students and the teachers. Facilitating proper life skills will help to reduce the problems schools are experiencing. Teachers will have more control in the classroom, and students will be better equipped for learning. Start building Life Skills today!About the Author:Jacqueline Mines is the Founder, President and CEO of Helping Families and Children of America, Inc. She has been committed to working with at-risk children and families for more than 10 years. Her love for helping and supporting families and especially children has been very purpose-driven and rewarding. Jacqueline worked for over 30 years in the private sector. In addition to her Bachelor of Science in Business and Master of Business Administration in Business and Marketing, she is a Certified Life Coach and Mentor Coach, a Master Life Skills Trainer, a Train the Trainer, and a Certified International Event Planner.

This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older. They can support Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), andcover a broad range of topics, within three curriculum areas:The World of Science and TechnologyThe Natural WorldThe World of Arts and Social StudiesAlso available for each reader:Activity BookAudio CD Pack (Reader and Audio CD)Teacher's Notes and CLIL guidance at www.oup.com/elt/readanddiscover

Inspired by the legendary Hawai`ian snow goddess Poli`ahu, the fiery volcano goddess Pele, and the breadfruits, `ulu, that have always played a key role in Polynesian daily living, this is a story of friendship, compassion, and an uncommon display of appreciation for the power that renews and creates the land, sustaining life for generations.Poli`ahu and Pele, celebrated archrivals over hundreds of years, have become best friends and work harmoniously to protect and bring prosperity to their beloved people of Hawai`i. This spectacular story was born from a pleasant afternoons dream while visiting the Huallai region of the Big Island, Hawai`i. It is beautifully illustrated in full color to enhance the readers imagination.An audio book version of this story is created specifically to complement the printed book and promote the Hawaiian tradition of storytelling. Wonderfully narrated by Teri Manawale`a Corpuz, the audio book reminds us of those breezy summer evenings under the starry night sky, when we gathered at the knees of our mothers and grandmothers to hear mystical stories of a far away land.

This interactive series makes developing language skills exciting for primary.Stories and cross-curricular texts with full-color illustrations stimulate students' interest, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language.· Pictures support the story clearly· Text in different colors makes it easier to follow the dialogue· "Read and do": integrated activities for every page of reading· Picture Dictionary in each book· Notes for teachers and parents in each book