George W. B. Shannon

This book is a collection of excerpts from Thomas Merton's writings, arranged in four parts so as to parallel the journey of a seeking soul in the modern world. "Real and False Selves" distinguishes between our real selves, a deep religious mystery known entirely only to God, and the identities we take on in order to function in society. "The World We Live In" provides a spiritual context to modern life, moving from a stark rejection of its empty promises to a deep compassion for its tragic limitations. "Antidotes to Illusion" reflects on contemplative practices that can serve as the allies of our "real selves" in the battle against illusion: silence, solitude, meditation, prayer, charity, and faith. "Love in Action" explores the role of the contemplative in the modern age and the challenges and pitfalls of living a life of active love. Merton critiques a society driven by technology and rampant acquisition, the politics of "good versus evil," and the self-deluding complacency of the spiritual "lifestyle."--Publisher's description.

Bear tries repeatedly to learn Lizard's song.

Brief folktales in which there is a mystery or problem that the reader is invited to solve before the resolution is presented.

At his grandmother's death, eighteen-year-old Willie finds a box of old letters which explain many family secrets.

A lullaby repeats the sounds made by a rooster, pig, chick, goose, lamb, and "my little baby" too.

An orphan with only a tin cup full of beans learns to survive with the help and advice of kindly people he meets.

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cmAD590L Lexile

A critical analysis of the works of Arnold Lobel.

A peddler sets out to find a shiny silver dollar for his dear darling daughter.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal that hands, as they carry out ordinary tasks, are also showing love.

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cmAD450L Lexile

A collection of thirty-five versions, representing countries and cultures from around the world, of the traditional tale in which a dangerous character knocks at the door and tries to trick the children inside into letting him in. Includes information about the tales, related activities, and resources.

Celebrates families of different sizes, ages, races, and gender orientations in a story that introduces numbered groups from one to ten.

Fourteen brief folktales in which there is a mystery or problem that the reader is invited to solve before the resolution is presented.

Encourages the reader to look at objects in nature from another perspective, observing their colors in a new way.