The Seed And The Song

Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

When five-year-old Jillian forgets her song, she along with her brother and sister, Eli and Emy, approach "The One Who" to ask for help. Instead of the requested song, Jillian is given a small seed. From disappointment and anger, to the satisfaction of a job well done, the children experience an array of emotions and circumstances culminating in an unexpected ending that surpasses their expectations. Children will enjoy the story and the variant personalities of the trio of siblings as they first argue and then learn to work together for something important. Adults will enjoy drawing parallels between the behavior of the children and that of the church as it tries to deal with the undomesticated Kingdom of God. Hopefully, all will see that the seeds needed are already in us, holding in them everything that is or ever will be needed to experience the good news. And that is something to sing about!

From the bestselling author of Seasons of Your Heart and A Tree Full of Angels, a lyric, loving, and inspiring approach to communion with God based on Benetictine spirituality.

Tiny seeds planted underground put down roots, sprout, and grow, while above ground God sends rain and sunshine and children wait for their garden to grow. Includes music and suggested ways to act out the lyrics.

A business fable to help you discover your purpose in work and life New from Jon Gordon, the international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Energy Bus, The Seed takes you on a quest for the meaning and passion behind work. Josh, an up-and-comer at his company, is disenchanted with his job. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks to decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the country, where he meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and a promise: find the right place to plant the seed, and his purpose will be revealed. Through Josh's journey cross-country journey, you'll find surprising new sources of wisdom and inspiration in your own business and life. Nobody captures the deeper meaning of business like Jon Gordon, and The Seed is his most searching and significant book yet. Whatever your profession, take this insightful look at the purpose behind work, and plant The Seed of inspiration in your life!