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Princess Bedelia was as lovely as the moon shining upon a lake, as graceful as a leaping cat, and she was also extremely practical. When a dragon moved into her neighborhood demanding a princess to devour, Bedelia’s practicality and self-preservation kicked into gear.
“Rubbish!” she said. “Dragons can’t tell the difference between princesses and anyone else. Use your common sense. He’s just asking for me because he’s a snob.” She proceeded to defeat the bothersome dragon, outwit her conniving suitor, and rescue a prince sleeping under a spell while locked away at the top of a tall, magical tower with no stairs. Well ahead of its time when written back in 1969, this twist on the standard princess fairy tale gives young girls and boys a clever heroine to admire. Indeed, the author wrote this story for his grandson, Ben. Friso Henstra collaborated with Jay Williams on nine picture books for children. In 1969 his quirky, memorable illustrations in The Practical Princess won the prestigious Golden Apple Award at the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava, one of the oldest international honors given to children’s book illustrators.
“Today, I sing the praises of reprints. I’ve seen a lot of them this year, and these are the standouts. A truly lovely creation, each and every one. Your bookshelves will be richer for having them. Years ago I first encountered a mention of The Practical Princess in Phil Nel’s Tales for Little Rebels, and I’ve wanted to see a copy of it ever since. Now it’s possible! Thanks to the workings of Purple House Press, this subversive bit of 1969 feminism is available once more for one and all to see. Enjoy it!”
—Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal
“In this original fairy tale, first published in 1969, the clever princess Bedelia vanquishes a dragon with her wits (Dragons, she said, are not very bright) well, her wits and a hundred pounds of gunpowder. When her feat attracts the unwanted attention of evil suitor Lord Garp, she not only dispatches him but also in a reversal of Rapunzel mixed with Sleeping Beauty rescues a handsome, if temporarily too-hirsute, prince. Williams’s lively and matter-offactly feminist text is accompanied by Henstra’s quirky crosshatched illustrations in jewel colors, full of pattern and motion. A welcome reissue, indeed.”—Horn Book Magazine
Practical Princess
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Practice Makes Perfect: Level 1 gives you additional practice for each lesson in Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 1 which is a part of Master Book’s award-winning Christian homeschool curriculum series. Your student will develop a greater mastery of what has been taught, grow in confidence, and practice independent learning skills.1 GradePractice Makes Perfect: Level 1
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Practice Makes Perfect: Level 2 gives you additional practice for each lesson in Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 2 which is a part of Master Book’s award-winning Christian homeschool curriculum series. Your student will develop a greater mastery of what has been taught, grow in confidence, and practice independent learning skills.1 GradePractice Makes Perfect: Level 2
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Practice Makes Perfect: Level 3 gives you additional practice for each lesson in Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 3 which is a part of Master Book’s award-winning Christian homeschool curriculum. Your student will develop a greater mastery of what has been taught, grow in confidence, and practice independent learning skills.1 GradePractice Makes Perfect: Level 3
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Practice Makes Perfect: Level 4 gives you additional practice for each lesson in Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 4 which is a part of Master Book’s award-winning Christian homeschool curriculum. Your student will develop a greater mastery of what has been taught, grow in confidence, and practice independent learning skills.1 GradePractice Makes Perfect: Level 4
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Practice Makes Perfect: Level 5 gives you additional practice for each lesson in Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 5 which is a part of Master Book’s award-winning Christian homeschool curriculum. Your student will develop a greater mastery of what has been taught, grow in confidence, and practice independent learning skills.1 GradePractice Makes Perfect: Level 5
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The Prairie School Student Study Guide consists of 8 lessons, each containing spelling words, vocabulary work, comprehension questions, and questions for discussion. The appendix includes “A Psalm of Life” by Longfellow. Answers to the Student Study Guide can be found in the Prairie School Teacher Guide (sold separately).1 GradePrairie School – Student Guide
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The Prairie School Teacher Guide teaching guidelines, notes on reading activities, a model lesson plan, 8 lessons with answers to the Prairie School Student Study Guide included, and an appendix including “A Psalm of Life” by Longfellow.1 GradePrairie School – Teacher Guide
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Prairie School by renowned children’s author Avi tells the story of Noah Bidson growing up on the prairies of Colorado. One day, his Aunt Dora arrives and begins teaching Noah reading, writing, and arithmetic. Noah is hesitant at first, trying to find ways to avoid studying. However, once Aunt Dora begins teaching him outside on the prairie, Noah discovers the joy of learning, and his life changes forever. The Prairie School Set comes with the everything you need to ensure your student will read, understand, and learn from this beautiful children’s book for beginners.Prairie School Set
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From the Publisher: It was the disciples who asked Jesus to teach them to pray — presumably because they knew that they had to learn to pray. We're no different 2000 years later. The fact is that wonderful, deep and rich habits of prayer don't normally just appear in our lives. Rather, over time, we have to learn good habits and attitudes as the Holy Spirit works in us. This devotional book is an attempt to help us grow in prayer. It offers practical encouragement to help us get going with prayer. It will boost dry souls and give a spiritual shove for those who've stalled. Each day has a Bible verse, an explanation and some questions.Prayer
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This collection of illuminated prayer cards is intended to help us to pray through all of life’s circumstances: our mornings and our evenings, our work and our worship, our families and our communities, our hopes for justice and healing, our experiences of joy and sorrow.Prayers For Life Cards
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AAR Pre-reading Flashcards Only. This includes the Picture Cards, Letter Sound Cards, Capital Letter Alphabet Poster, Lowercase Letter Alphabet Poster, and a set of stickers.
Pre-reading Flashcards Only
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All About Reading's new Pre-Reading program for the youngest of beginner readers.Pre-Reading Program Package
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The Preschool Curriculum Manual contains a book list of all the books found in our Complete Preschool Curriculum Package designed for children ages 2-3, as well as explanations of skills to build throughout the program including language skills, cognitive development skills, social-emotional skills, fine-motor skills, and gross-motor skills.1 GradePreschool Curriculum – Manual
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From the publisher: Preschool Science: Exploring Creation Together is a God-honoring science curriculum that maintains and builds upon the strong connections between you and your preschool child. This curriculum is full of hands-on, minds-on, and hearts-on activities that develop the most vital learning tools your child possesses – unique God-given talents and abilities!1 GradePreschool Science: Exploring Creation Together
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The Pride & Prejudice - Student Book (Second Edition) is designed to guide students through the grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages towards the central proposition that gives the story ultimate meaning and expression.1 GradePride and Prejudice – Student Book (Second Edition)
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