Most Popular Books by Jean Little

See below for English description. Jane est très bavarde. Maya aime écouter. Malgré leurs nombreuses différences, une amitié se développe rapidement entre les deux jeunes filles. À l''école, elles apprennent que certaines créatures vivantes sont en train de disparaître de la planète. Jane est très triste et, avec Maya, elle veut aider les animaux en voie de disparition. Son grand-père a une idée qui va inspirer les jeunes filles à agir pour que les choses changent... Les deux amies vont alors découvrir qu''elles ont plus de points communs qu''elles ne l''imaginaient. Écrit par l''auteure à succès Jean Little, Le long chemin est une émouvante histoire d''amitié et de persévérance. Maya and Jane are nothing alike. Jane is a chatterbox and Maya is a good listener, so a fast friendship comes as no surprise. When the girls learn about the planet''s disappearing monarch butterflies one day at school, Jane becomes very sad. She wants to help the endangered animals, and so does Maya. When Jane''s grandfather proposes an idea, the girls are inspired to make a change. Setting out on a journey to make a difference, the two friends end up learning more about each other than they expect. From celebrated author Jean Little, Le long chemin is a touching story about friendship, perseverance, and flourishing against all odds. Original title: Long Way Home

N’oublie surtout pas, Pétunia, que, sans l’âne, l’enfant n’aurait pu arriver à Bethléem, que, sans la vache qui a offert sa mangeoire, il n’aurait pas eu de couche et que, sans l’agneau, il n’aurait pu se couvrir d’une douce toison pour se tenir au chaud! Et Noël n’existerait pas! Et les cochons, alors? Pétunia quitte l’étable, lourde de peine : elle ne reviendra jamais! Elle brave la tempête; il fait si froid! Mais voilà qu’elle aperçoit une femme qui serre son enfant tout contre elle et qui avance péniblement contre le vent. Aurait-elle besoin d’un endroit chaud et douillet pour se reposer? N’écoutant que son courage, Pétunia la guide jusqu’à l’étable, mais les animaux sont réticents à réconforter un bébé ordinaire, alors que leurs ancêtres, eux, avait pris soin de l’enfant Jésus lui-même! C’est à Pétunia de montrer aux animaux qu’aucun bébé n’est ordinaire, et c''est aux animaux de montrer à Pétunia que, sans elle, ils n’auraient jamais compris le vrai sens de la fête de Noël.

Die Tiere im Stall reden nur noch von Weihnachten - und davon, wie ihre Ur-Ur-Ur-Großeltern einem besonderen Kind in einem Stall vor vielen, vielen Jahren geholfen haben. Nur das kleine Schwein Brunhilde, genannt Bruni, weiß nicht, um was es geht, hat nichts zu erzählen, hatte keine Verwandten im Stall von Betlehem. "Sieh es ein", sagen die anderen Tiere, "das ist nichts für Schweine!" So beginnt Brunis Flucht ganz allein hinaus in die frostige Winternacht, an deren Ende Schwein, Ochs'', Esel und Menschen das Wunder der Weihnacht etwas besser verstehen. Manche der Bilder lassen die Leser beim ersten Hinsehen frieren, aber bald schon wird der Glanz und die sanfte Wärme der Tier-Weihnacht sie einhüllen.

I was asked by my son John and daughter Jan to fill in some of the gaps in the history of the family. So a few years ago I started to tell the story as I perceived it from my point of view. Often I had to stop, because parts of it took me back and I experienced the feelings I had then. Some of the secrets I learnt later in life, other secrets are still uncovered. Would they have made any difference if I had known what they were? I do not know . This seemed an appropriate time to have my family history and my story published as I am 85 and just retired from my business.

When Claire and Jess go to the doctor for shots, Jess is the brave one.

Celebrating 10 years of Dear Canada. Through the years. Across the country. Make history your own. In honour of Dear Canada''s 10th Anniversary, this gorgeous 10 book collection features Canadian readers'' 10 favourite books over the years - including the brand new Dear Canada: That Fatal Night The Titanic Diary of Dorothy Wilton. Included in the collection: Dear Canada: A Desperate Road to Freedom Dear Canada: No Safe Harbour Dear Canada: Exiles from the War Dear Canda: If I Die Before I Wake Dear Canada: Not a Nickel to Spare Dear Canada: Days of Toil and Tears Dear Canada: Orphan at My Door Dear Canada: Blood upon Our Land Dear Canada: Turned Away Dear Canada: That Fatal Night

Product of a Jewish-Protestant marriage, Kate finds her dilemma over her religious leanings threatening her relationship with her best friend.

Also includes col. photocopies of book covers "His Banner Over Me" and "Mine For Keeps"

When a frightened girl and boy arrive on the Twiss family''s doorstep to escape the Blitz, Charlotte wonders how she will keep her war guests from missing their parents back home, or from cowering every time a plane flies overhead. Though the war is being waged across the Atlantic, Charlotte begins to feel its danger, as her brother George defies their parents and enlists in the Navy. After months of receiving letters from overseas, suddenly there is no word from him -- has the unthinkable happened and George''s ship been sunk by a German submarine?

Includes news releases, newsletters, invitations, programs, citation, 2 b&w convocation photographs of J. Little, and her convocation address "Becoming a Real Pig"