A Cherokee girl introduces her younger brother to their family's traditions — begrudgingly! — in this Caldecott Medal winning picture book written by Walter Award-winner Andrea L. Rogers and featuring gorgeous collage illustrations from debut artist Rebecca Lee Kunz. Sissy’s younger brother, Chooch, isn’t a baby anymore. They just celebrated his second birthday, after all. But no matter what Chooch does — even if he’s messing something up! Which is basically all the time! — their parents say he’s just “helping.” Sissy feels that Chooch can get away with anything! When Elisi paints a mural, Chooch helps. When Edutsi makes grape dumplings, Chooch helps. When Oginalii gigs for crawdads, Chooch helps. When Sissy tries to make a clay pot, Chooch helps . . . “Hesdi!” Sissy yells. Quit it! And Chooch bursts into tears. What follows is a tender family moment that will resonate with anyone who has welcomed a new little one to the fold. Chooch Helped is a universal story of an older sibling learning to make space for a new child, told with grace by Andrea L. Rogers and stunning art from Rebecca Lee Kunz showing one Cherokee family practicing their cultural traditions. Also Available in Spanish! P R A I S E ★ “The touching narrative and its universal lesson are brought to life through Kunz’s powerful images, which make stunning use of collage to illustrate the children’s rich familial and cultural webs. Readers’ hearts will be warmed by Sissy and Chooch’s relationship and by the moving representation of Cherokee traditions. Native life and language are at the center of this beautiful sibling story.” —Kirkus (starred) ★ “Kunz’s phenomenal illustrations bring a cleverly spare text to being... Gorgeous and heartfelt in its simplicity, this book deserves a spot on the shelf alongside Goade’s Berry Song and Flett’s We All Play.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred) ★ “Tender... powerful.” —Publishers Weekly (starred) "[Chooch Helped] highlights the joys and challenges that many older siblings face as the baby of the family grows up and begins to mimic them. Kunz’s striking mixed-media art complements this loving family story." —The Horn Book “The artwork is warm and flushed, almost like a heart pulsing from the warmth of inclusion and support... This recommended story reminds readers how they could lead by example for those who are curious and want to also be included in the joys of life, be it miniscule chores or creating art." —School Library Journal “Siblings everywhere will recognize themselves in this universal story of family dynamics... A warm, welcome addition to a growing body of work portraying contemporary Native families celebrating their heritage and living full, multidimensional lives." —Booklist BEST OF THE YEAR Kirkus • Cooperative Children's Book Center

Chooch Helped

Casey was a great dog. Not great in terms of courageous, heroic, or bold he was great because he was unabashedly himself. And when someone has the courage to just be who he is, the lessons of life seem to emanate from him in even the simplest of his actions. Dr. Iris Bell, a psychiatrist and Casey's mom, has recorded in delightful full color images and concise words her beloved friend's innocent wisdom, and delightful worrywart wit. She cleverly couples these with notable quotes from some of the world's renowned thinkers who discovered through their own process of living and observing life what Casey just naturally knew. Chew on Things It Helps You Think is just what the doctor ordered. Great award-winning gift book (First Prize for Nonfiction, 2007 Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Awards; Finalist in Animals/Pets Category, 2007 Indie Excellence Book Awards), in hard cover for dog lovers...and human worriers.

Chew on Things - It Helps You Think

Polka-dot Star Flowers is about love, and life. It is about treating people with kindness, gentleness, acceptance and respect. Life is a fabulous journey of discovery. Start seeing miracles again!

Polka-dot Star Flowers

Is your dog suffering because your just don't know? Do you want to do more for your dog, but money is a problem? Did you know that long term use of chemical-laden flea collars can cause seizures? A scary thought I know. But the problem doesn't stop there. There are many commonly used products on the market that can cause similar problems for your dog. There is, however, an alternative to this problem and a number of others. This book will show you a way to help your dog with many of the painful everyday issues that come up, and do it without the nasty side effects of toxic chemicals. A way to see your dog happy and healthy that is easily affordable and helps to improve the quality of their life. So many of the products out there today can have debilitating side effects like vomiting, chemical burns and seizures, to name just a few. And studies show, the more chemicals our pets are exposed to, the higher the incidence of disease and cancer, just like humans. Without knowing it, you may be adding to the very situations you're trying to avoid. But, there is something that you can do to help your dog without unknowingly putting them through all that. Research has shown, the proper use of coconut oil can help our pets as much as it helps us. In this book, you're going to learn: -What is in coconut oil that is so effective in helping your dog overcome chronic conditions. -How to safely relieve your dog of fleas, ticks, hot spots, and obesity, plus so much more. -The right kind of coconut oil to buy for your dog's health and why. Using the wrong kind will harm, not help. -How much coconut oil is safe for your dog to take and how to begin adding it to their diet. I know how hard it can be to find reliable information. It's especially important when we're dealing with our canine friends. I've spent hours searching the Internet to find solid information for my own pets, and now I want to share that with you. If you want to do all you can for your dog and ease your own stress at the same time, then this book is for you. Take the first step now and put the information in this book to work right away. Your dog will be glad you did.

Coconut Oil and My Dog

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