Books with title The Beautiful Lost

Two friends, Mia and Cedric, are given a most unique and beautiful ball. Mia discovers something even more unusual about this gift after a satisfying day of playing with it. The ball reflects her beauty! Upon finding the ball’s rare quality, Mia has trouble sharing it with Cedric. The children fight over the possession of it while seeing only their own reflection within it. How can Cedric and Mia both retain possession of this beautiful gift? What will it take to rekindle a broken friendship? Find out in The Beautiful Ball, a wonderful book for parents, guidance counselors and teachers to read with their children. It is an enchanting tale of a boy and girl who learn how to mend fractured relationships.

If high school were a fairy-tale kingdom, Connelly Sternin would be Rapunzel, locked not in a tower by a wicked witch but in a high-rise apartment building by the SATs and college applications—and by the secrets she keeps. Connelly's few friends think that her parents are divorced—but they're not. Connelly's father died when she was two, and she doesn't know how. If Connelly is the Rapunzel of her school, Jeremy Cole is the crown prince, son of a great and rich New York City family. So when he sits down next to her at lunch one day, Connelly couldn't be more surprised. But Jeremy has a tragic secret of his own, and Connelly is the only one he can turn to for help. Together they form a council of two, helping each other with their homework and sharing secrets. As the pair's friendship grows, Connelly learns that it's the truth, not the secrets, that one must guard and protect. And that between friends, the truth, however harsh, is also beautiful.This lovely and memorable debut by Alyssa B. Sheinmel contains many of the hallmark themes found in young adult literature—friendship, coming of age, finding a place to belong, and overcoming the death of a loved one. Emotionally moving from start to finish, The Beautiful Between introduces a strong new voice to the genre, a voice with a long future ahead of it.

Gabrielle, a swan, can't land gracefully in the lake, and she's embarrassed by her belly flop in front of the flock. Buddy, a field mouse, can't swim, but that doesn't deter him from trying to help Gabrielle learn how to peacefully land in the water. Buddy thinks about this problem while riding on Gabrielle's back for plunge after plunge in the cold lake, and he eventually provides her with the tools she needs to break through and conquer her frustrating weakness. Gabrielle is ecstatic and empowered by her new landing skills. The rest of the flock sees her in a confident new light, and the Swan Queen nominates Gabrielle to become a Swan Princess.The catch is that Gabrielle must turn away from Buddy and only be friends with the other swans if she accepts the Swan Queen's nomination.What's a swan to do? About the Authors DAVE WOOD is a first-time author who works as an insurance broker. He resides in Elk Grove, California, with his wife, Karen, and their three children, Derrick, Ben, and Gabby. Shortly after developing the storyline, Dave involved his sister-in-law, Aimee Wood, to assist in completing the story. Aimee has a Masters degree in English, and she has taught English Composition and Literature. Aimee lives in Sacramento, California, with her husband, Steve, and their two daughters, Emma and Alicia. About the Illustrator STACY MAEDA has a degree in Studio Art.She specializes in animal portraits and works primarily with oils and graphite pencil.Her artwork has received many awards at regional and national art shows, and she has been featured in national and international publications. Stacy lives in Wilton, California, with her husband, Greg, and their daughter, Kailani.This is the first book that she has illustrated.

Alia is seven years old and loves cats. She painted a series of pictures, and then wrote a story about the pictures. All the proceeds of this book will go towards summer camps, as well as a college fund. At the tender age of seven she loves to write, read, and create. There is always something new on the horizon with every day that passes. She is a passionate young girl, she is a Deprez!

The Most Beautiful Kite is the heartwarming story of taking pleasure in the new and wondrous triumphs of our children as they grow, and of the loving gift of letting go so they may find their own way. Author Michael O'Malley uses the colorful imagery and whimsy of a kite in a charming and unforgettable book that every parent will enjoy reading with their children.