Most Popular Books by Anne Kennedy

Join the Veggies as they learn how to love one another in this bright, fun-filled board book. Love is patient, kind, and . . . silly? u200bFavorite VeggieTales characters like Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber set the record straight on what love really means in this funny, helpful board book. Combining humor and heart, the Veggies teach a faith-centric message about the importance of loving others, modeling loving behavior through a simple story and bright, engaging artwork. Veggie fans will love this board book about one of the most important values we can teach our children.

Otter B Helpful is the fourth in a series of six children''s books that teach young children basic biblical character traits. In this book, Otter learns to be helpful when his grandparents come for a visit. Each book includes an appropriate Bible verse, and Otter B Helpful ends with this rhyme about the lesson: "There''s always lots of work to do in every family. God says that helping out is best. It''s how you Otter Be!"

Otter B Hopeful is the eighth in a series of children''s books that teach young children basic biblical values. In Hopeful, Otter B and his friends plant a garden and discover a bird''s nest with three eggs in it. When the garden doesn''t grow and the eggs don''t hatch right away, Otter B grows discouraged. Mama reminds Otter B about the story of Easter: Jesus'' friends were sad about His death, but God was doing something amazing. Thanks to the Easter story, Otter B learns what it means to be hopeful. Each book in the series includes a relevant Bible verse and ends with a fun rhyme that reinforces the lesson: "When things aren''t working out for you And joy is hard to see, Have hope, then pray and trust in God. It''s how you Otter Be!"

Join the VeggieTales characters as they share favorite Bible stories and introduce young readers to the Bible. Guaranteed to appeal to little ones, My First Veggie Bible Stories brings fans a collection of twelve favorite Bible stories. With retellings of stories selected from the Old and New Testaments, this book serves as an ideal introduction to the Bible for little ones, with the signature charm of a brand beloved by kids and long trusted by parents. Told with simple, engaging language, the stories are accompanied by bright, colorful illustrations featuring Bob, Larry, Junior Asparagus, Laura Carrot, and other favorite VeggieTales characters. This padded board book is just the right companion for little ones, perfect for on-the-go reading or family storytime.

Otter B Free is the ninth book in a series of children''s books intended to teach young children basic biblical character traits. In Free, Otter B and his friends are practicing for the Fourth of July Field Day when they learn that Felicia the fox broke her leg and won''t be able to compete. At first Otter B is excited by his chances at winning the Field Day trophy, but a conversation with Daddy about our God-given freedoms gives Otter B an idea: Instead of trying to win by himself, Otter B and his friends work as a team to earn the trophy. Otter B learns that true freedom includes choosing to help, love, and care about others. Each book in the series includes a relevant Bible verse and ends with a fun rhyme that reinforces the lesson: "Being independent means That you are truly free: Free to help, to love and care. It''s how you Otter Be!"

Otter B Brave is the third in a series of six children''s picture books that are intended to teach young children basic biblical character traits. In this book, Otter is afraid to do show-and-tell at school. After Otter''s dad tells him that God gives us friends to help us be less afraid, Otter decides to use his friend as his show-and-tell item. Each book in the series ends with a rhyme that reinforces the book''s theme: "If you are feeling nervous And you''re shaky in the knees, Try asking God to make you brave It''s how you Otter Be!"

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Advanced Mediumship: A Masterful Guide for the Practicing Medium is the ultimate guide for the practicing and professional Spiritual Medium. Written by a professional Medium, this powerful manual offers readers a deeper understanding of the world of spirit communication while staying safe, connected, and empowered to be the best Medium one can be. From examining personal development and the expansion of one''s own consciousness, to assisting the reader through various aspects of a professional practice, this book takes readers on a journey from learner to teacher - from amateur to professional. Whether you''re a beginner or an intermediate medium looking to further your development, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in psychic development, the paranormal, the afterlife, grief/bereavement, and personal development.

Meditations that make the Stations of the Cross more meaningful for moms. Real women, real moms, real problems. Open up this traditional Lenten practice and see how it can connect with your day-to-day life.

A biting new collection by award-winning poet Anne Kennedy. In The Sea Walks into a Wall, the natural world around us hits back. The sea crashes its glass onto the bar. You watch from afar. You''d take it all back if you could. Everything. You''d go down there and you''d. And talks back too. If I''m fucked, you''re coming with me. Sincerely, the stream. From rainy Ihumatao to London''s Kew Gardens, in the face of seas and streams, ducks and dogs, black drops and bureaucracies, humans bumble through. Without distractions you''d rush through your life like chi through an empty room. You bump into a baby and that takes up eighteen years. Love fills the room like a maze. Intelligent, playful, witty and innovative, these poems bite where it hurts.

Celebrate the little hero in every child with this encouraging board book. Kids love to pretend they have super powers, "flying" around in capes. But parents and grandparents see all the ways their little one is heroic--learning and growing and trying so much every day. Vivid, comic-book-style artwork depicts various costumed super-kids while the lively text draws comparisons between the qualities of a superhero and the child''s special qualities. Little heroes--and their adult "sidekicks"--will love Super You!

This Christmas book with its delightful rhymes and festive illustrations will remind children of the importance of family, giving to others, and the real meaning of this holiday season. A Christmas list is being made, not for things to receive, but rather things to give. Not all gifts are material, either, as you and your child will see in this charming story. Sure to be an annual favorite as you prepare for the Christmas season.

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This collection of thirty simple devotions written for two- to four-year-olds is crafted to spark questions and begin conversations. From celebrating God''s love for us and relying on Him in times of need to sharing God''s love with those around us, the short reflections will encourage little ones to spend time with God each day. The devotions are paired with a Bible verse and short prayer, making the book perfect for bedtime, family devotion time, or as a fresh way to start the day.

Otter B Trustworthy is the sixth in a series of six children''s books that are intended to teach young children basic biblical character traits. In this book, when Otter doesn''t put back his parents'' things like he promised, they get wet in the rain. He learns what it means to be trustworthy. Each book includes an appropriate Bible verse, and Otter B Trustworthy ends with this rhyme about the lesson: "When you keep your promises, then others soon will see that they can put their trust in you. It''s how you Otter Be!"

The Ice Shelf: an eco-comedy On the eve of flying to Antarctica to take up an arts fellowship, thirty-something Janice, recently separated, has a long night of remembrance, regret and realisation as she goes about the city looking for a friend to take care of her fridge while she''s away. En route she discards section after section of her novel in the spirit of editing until there is nothing left to edit. The Ice Shelf, a novel written as Acknowledgements, is an allegory for the dangers of wasting love and other non-renewable resources. Cover illustration: Ant Sang.