Books with author Jennifer Leigh

Diversity is a little girl that starts a new school and she feels sad because no one in her class looks like her and she feel as she does not matter. A student Joey befriends Diversity and shows her all the students in the class that are different from each other. Joey explains to Diversity that it is everyone differences that make them special and make them matter. Diversity feels happy and now she knows that she matters. She become friends with all the kids and they all play together.

Kids love to cook and help in the kitchen. That's why Jennifer Low has created this book of 100 no-knives, no-flame, from-scratch recipes that kids can easily make with the help of a caring adult. Each recipe has been tested by kids aged four and up and each dish is beautifully photographed From Paddy Thai Noodles (an oven backed take on traditional Pad Thai) and One-Potato-Two Bread to Baby Lemon Meringue Pies and Strawberry-Fudge Striped Cake, the author shows how to organize a safe and fun kitchen for kids to learn cooking and to create yummy dishes.

Meet Max: Learning about Divorce from a Basset Hound's Perspective features Max, the family dog whose owners decide to divorce. When Max first learns about divorce from his favorite seven-year-old boy, Max experiences sadness, anger, and confusion until his friend Otis, the rabbit, helps him accept this new change. Meet Max allows children to identify with a family pet who is experiencing emotions and sharing concerns they may recognize in themselves. Meet Max is meant to be read together by parents (or other family members) and their children who are impacted by divorce.

From the author of the international bestseller Kitchen for Kids comes an all-new cookbook that encourages kid power in the kitchen. Everyday Kitchen for Kids makes every kind of recipe possible for when kids feel like cooking. The re-engineered cooking methods in the recipes help kids make amazing dishes they couldn't make otherwise. And with Everyday Kitchen for Kids, it's safety first all the way. None of the methods call for sharp knives, stovetop cooking or small motorized appliances. All the recipes are kid tested and approved, and accompanied by a full-color photograph. Whether your children choose to make a savory snack or a sweet treat, with this book you'll soon be saying to them, Wow! You made this?

One might think that living on a planet that your father manages might afford you special privileges. Maybe that would be true for other Chancellors' daughters, but for Jylynn it means constant scrutiny, constantly being surrounded by her father's people, and his constant meddling in her day-to-day life. Even going to town is a major obstacle! For a restless spirit like Jylynn, her father's need to control her life becomes unbearable, especially when he continues to push her towards the study of wizardry after she has shown him her natural sorcery ability! Her twin sister aches to gain their father's approval and studies night and day, only to always be in her sister's shadow. She goes where he wants and does what he says, but Jylynn wants more for her life than that. Armed with the idea that neither she nor her sister can get what they desire most if Jylynn stays, she must do what she can to free herself. Part of being a sheltered child, however, is never really knowing the dangers beyond your own father's reach. What will Jylynn do when forces beyond her knowledge entangle themselves in her quest for freedom?

If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.

There are few people like Jaea and Tharen, if any. They look just like anybody else, complete with “tattoos”, but they aren’t quite human. Separated from their families and homes as children, they have searched for their origins for years with no success. Jaea has accepted that they may never know more about their kind, and is resigned to living a life of hiding half of herself from her peers. But when an unexpected clue is revealed, it turns Jaea and Tharen’s world upside down. For the price of answers is steep and means leaving Earth altogether. A kingdom in turmoil, an unlikely ally, the occasional dragon…What could go wrong?

It's an age-old dilemma--how to create a stylish room that still allows a kid to be a kid. Kids' Rooms solves the problem by presenting fresh, original ideas for creating fun yet functional spaces. Aimed at parents of 4- to 13-year-olds, this essential guide to pint-sized dcor offers practical counsel on the necessities of room layout--everything from furniture and fixtures to lighting and window treatments is covered. Color choices, fabrics, and themes are explored along with kid-friendly storage systems (a Folding Screen with Pockets!). In addition, Kids' Rooms showcases 15 fabulous and innovative rooms, that will pique the imagination. These featured rooms, such as the Log Cabin Retreat, the Purple Power Room, and Sheer Heaven, all blend form and function with charm and creativity. Best of all, Kids' Rooms includes numerous projects with easy-to-follow directions, demonstrating that redecorating need not be difficult or expensive. A must-have for anyone who's ever faced the challenge of decorating a kid's room.