Beautiful Kid Stories

It is 1968. Lynnie, a young white woman with a developmental disability, and Homan, an African American deaf man, are locked away in an institution, the School for the Incurable and Feebleminded, and have been left to languish, forgotten. Deeply in love, they escape, and find refuge in the...

Secure your child’s bright future by giving them the priceless gift of courage and confidence, and watch them take to the skies! Your darling child has their own fair share of struggles and worries. And oh, how you wish you could shield them from it all. But let’s face it, you can’t and won’t always be there. However, you can give them a gift of resilience, of an unshakeable belief in themselves, and of courage to rise above the challenges life throws at them. And this storybook will help you do just that.

David Sheff's story is a first: a teenager's addiction from the parent's point of view, a real-time chronicle of the shocking descent into substance abuse and the gradual emergence into hope.

Before meth, Sheff's son, Nic, was a varsity athlete, honor student, and award-winning journalist. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who stole money from his eight-year-old brother and lived on the streets. With haunting candor, Sheff traces the first warning signs, the attempts at rehabilitation, and, at last, the way past addiction. He shows us that, whatever an addict's fate, the rest of the family must care for one another, too, lest they become addicted to addiction.

Hayden has chronicled experiences from her long career as a special education teacher in several books, including One Child and The Tiger's Child. Successes in this difficult and often frustrating field can be few and hard won, a fact which Hayden deftly illustrates while simultaneously offering hope and joy in small victories. This time she brings to life the story of a scruffy seven-year-old, Venus, who is so unresponsive that Hayden searches for signs of deafness, brain damage, or mental retardation.

Sharon Marshall was a brilliant and beautiful student whose future was filled with promise—until her murderous, fugitive father drew her into a lifetime of deception that became one of the most baffling cases in the annals of American true crime.

Help your young ones fall asleep, and stay asleep, so that you can also get a good night's rest! Here's how: Does your restless little munchkin keep you awake into the wee hours of the night, leaving you tired and exhausted the next day? Are your kids waking up in the middle of the night and demanding your attention, keeping you from being able to actually find restful sleep? The trick is to help them calm down, even before it's actually time for lights out.

Say goodbye to sleepless nights - these effective sleep meditation stories are the key to lulling your toddler into a deep slumber. While guided sleep meditations may be something more commonly used by adults, the method proves to be just as effective for children. If you feel like it’s impossible to get your kids to wind down and sleep through the night, guided meditation can help you contain their energy and refocus it into rest and mindfulness. If you’ve tried everything under the sun (and moon), why not give it a shot? The success might just surprise you!

Make stressful bedtimes a thing of the past - discover the most relaxing way to help your child fall asleep. Has your child ever woken from a nightmare, terrified to go back to sleep? Estimates suggest that up to 50 percent of children between the ages of three and six experience terrifying dreams, so they’re certainly not alone.

A funny, moving, and true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face that's perfect for fans of Wonder - now available in the U.S. When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs. Surgeons removed the tumor and made him a new nose from one of his toes. Amazingly, he survived - with a face that would never be the same. Strangers stared at him. Kids called him names, and adults could be cruel, too. Everybody seemed to agree that he was “ugly”.

Malcolm Tate hung up his flogger when his submissive sought out another Dom and landed in the hands of a serial killer. Convinced his lack of dominance sent his sub away, Mal has spent two years blaming himself for what happened. But when his best friend finally convinces him to go back to the local dungeon, Mal's grateful. Especially when he wins beautiful, submissive, firmly closeted Kyle Bingham in a charity slave auction.

Meditation stories may just be the breakthrough you and your kids need to sleep soundlessly at night. Elevated stress levels? Frustrating exhaustion? Sleepless nights? These are just a few things you and your kids may be feeling at the moment. It all links back to those many nights you tumble and turn in your bed as you try to drift off into dreamland. And if this continues night after night, it can lead to an unhappy life or a childhood void of excitement, imagination, and energy.

At ten years old, she catches more than her parents and older sister suspect. Over their summer break, her mother plans to finish her novel, her father wants to grill and watch cricket, and her fifteen-year-old sister hopes to catch the eye of a local lifeguard. With everyone around her distracted, she teams up with a new friend to solve a mystery that haunts this vacation community: they'll close the case of what happened to Charlotte, a child who was presumed drowned two years earlier.

Step into the vibrant world of ancient Jerusalem and meet Prince Absalom, a young man famous for his dazzling smile and magnificent, flowing hair that shimmered in the sun. He is the pride of his father, the great King David. But when a terrible wrong is done to his beloved sister, Tamar, Absalom’s heart fills with a fiery anger that sets him on a dangerous path. This single act of revenge leads to a secret plot to steal the entire kingdom from his own father! Will Absalom’s charm and ambition be enough to win the throne?

Introduce your children to the beautiful and timeless stories of the Quran with 7 Tales from the Quran. This collection of seven engaging and immersive stories takes kids on a journey through the fundamental teachings of Islam, imparting important moral lessons that are essential for character building.

Step into the bustling streets of ancient Jerusalem, where the magnificent Temple gate, known as Beautiful, shimmers in the sun. Every day, a man who has never been able to walk sits in its shadow, watching the world hurry by and hoping for a few small coins. His world is a simple mat on the dusty ground, his dreams as quiet as the footsteps that pass him by. But one ordinary afternoon is about to become extraordinary. When two of Jesus's friends, Peter and John, approach the gate, they don't have silver or gold to offer. Instead, they give a gift more precious than any treasure imaginable.

Introduce your child to inspiring Quranic stories with beautiful illustrations and engaging narratives. This collection brings the lives of Prophets to life, teaching valuable Islamic lessons and strengthening faith.

Finally get a full night’s rest - discover the new way that parents get to improve their kids’ sleep and wellbeing! While sleepless nights are a part of parenting, it doesn’t mean you have to live like that forever. If you’ve just about checked off every method on the list of things to try to get your kids to sleep (and stay asleep), guided meditation is an alternative that guides your child into a restful sleep, as well as gives them a better sense of self-awareness and elevated self-confidence!

Have you ever wondered what heaven is really like? What if you could peek through a secret door in the sky and see for yourself? Join the apostle John on a lonely island where an amazing adventure begins. A voice like a trumpet calls to him, a door opens in the heavens, and John is invited to see the most wonderful place imaginable! Journey with John into God's rainbow throne room, walk on streets of pure, shiny gold, and see a sparkling river that flows with the water of life. Discover a city with gates made of giant pearls and a tree that grows a different delicious fruit every month!

The 100 most beautiful short Bible stories from the Old and New Testament - told in a child-friendly way. Included from the Old Testament.

Imagine your children falling asleep fast and, at the same time, without anxiety. Children experience many fears and anxieties, and this audiobook filled with 18 stories will provide you tools for building confidence in your children, calming their emotions, and spiking their imagination. During sleep, your child’s body is able to redirect its energy toward growing, learning, and healing, all of which are incredibly important.