Just In Case

Author: Meg Rosoff
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0307533522
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Justin Case is convinced fate has in for him. And he's right. After finding his younger brother teetering on the edge of his balcony, fifteen-year-old David Case realizes the fragility of life and senses impending doom. Without looking back, he changes his name to Justin and assumes a new identity, new clothing and new friends, and dares to fall in love with the seductive Agnes Day. With his imaginary dog Boy in tow, Justin struggles to fit into his new role and above all, to survive in a world where tragedy is around every corner. He's got to be prepared, just in case.

Just In Case

Author: Yuyi Morales
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250229960
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
From three-time Pura Belpré Winner Yuyi Morales, a delightful alphabet picture book about a Día de los Muertos skeleton who must find the perfect birthday gift (or gifts!) A 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year Winner of the 2009 Pura Belpré Medal for Illustration A Pura Belpré Honor Book for Narrative Yuyi Morales takes us on a new journey with Señor Calvera, the skeleton from Day of the Dead celebrations. Señor Calvera is worried. He can't figure out what to give Grandma Beetle for her birthday. Misunderstanding the advice of Zelmiro the Ghost, Señor Calvera decides not to get her one gift, but instead one gift for every letter of the alphabet, just in case. Una Acordéon: An accordion for her to dance to. Bigotes: A mustache because she has none. Cosquillas: Tickles to make her laugh . . . . . . only to find out at the end of the alphabet that the best gift of all is seeing her friends. Morales's art glows in this heart-warming original tale with folklore themes, a companion book to her Pura Belpré-winning Just a Minute. In English with Spanish vocabulary words

Just In Case You Want to Fly

Author: Julie Fogliano
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823443442
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
A message of love, support, and empowerment, from bestselling author Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson, Caldecott Honoree and creator of the New York Times Bestseller You Matter. just in case you want to fly here's some wind and here's the sky Funny and sweet, told with lyrical text and bright, unexpected illustrations, Just in Case You Want to Fly is a celebration of heading off on new adventures--and of knowing your loved ones will always have your back when you need them. A joyful, inclusive cast of children fly, sing, and wish their way across the pages, with everything they could ever need--a cherry if you need a snack, and if you get itchy here's a scratch on the back--to explore the world around them. Bold illustrations created by Christian Robinson, creator of You Matter, bring out the humor and warmth of the poetic text, teasing out new meanings and adding delightful details that will have you turning the pages again and again. Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson, the creators of the award-winning When's My Birthday?, have teamed up again to create a perfect book to share with the little ones you love--to give them everything they need to go out into the world, and reassure them you'll always be waiting to welcome them home. Whether it's for big milestones like graduations or holidays, or quiet bedtimes and cozy moments together, Just In Case You Want to Fly is made for sharing, with gentle humor and sweet reassurances. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit

Just In Case You Ever Wonder

Author: Max Lucado
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400323274
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Just In Case You Ever Wonder tells of a father's love for his child. This perennial best seller from Max Lucado will wrap your child in its tender message of love, comfort, and protection, showing that as they grow and change, you'll always be there for them.

Just in Case

Author: Kathy Harrison
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603420355
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
If disaster strikes and public services are limited, you want to know that your family will be taken care of. Learn how to inventory and rotate your food supply, pack an evacuation kit, maintain communication with loved ones, and much more. You’ll soon gain the ingenuity and resourcefulness to get your family through even the most unfortunate circumstances.

Just In Case Solutions: An Easy Way for Everyone to Organize, Record and Deliver Essential Information to Loved Ones in a Scenario Like Accide

Author: Wendy Michelle
Publisher: MindStir Media
ISBN: 9781735588025
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Just In Case Solutions provides a way of giving your secure information, your ongoing expenses, and various details about your life to your loved one(s) in a confidential workbook. It compliments your estate planning process as well as providing an inventory of your life data. Ask yourself, is your loved one prepared to handle the details if you are in an unexpected accident, or are suddenly stricken with an illness and not able to speak for yourself, or when death inevitably comes? Whether you have one thousand dollars or one million dollars in the bank, loved ones will have the same struggle to determine what you have and where it is located. Once they know something exists and where it is located, they will be able to act accordingly. Completing this workbook is a way to provide some comfort and ease the burden for your loved ones. What's Inside! This workbook has been created to make it easy for you. Take one step at a time and complete each detailed step at your own pace. Step 1: Personal Details Step 2: Family, Friends and Pets Step 3: Health, Medical, and Health Insurance Step 4: Employment, Retirement, Military Step 5: Professionals and Legal Documents Step 6: Financial and Insurance Step 7: Residence, Bills and Loans Step 8: Vehicles and Transportation Step 9: Religion, Activities, Clubs, Subscriptions, and Memberships Step 10: Just in Case of Death

Justin Case

Author: Rachel Vail
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1429946636
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
It's the start of the school year, and nothing feels right to Justin. He didn't get the teacher he wanted, he's not in the same class as his best friend, and his little sister, Elizabeth, is starting kindergarten at his school. Elizabeth doesn't seem nervous at all. Justin is very nervous about third grade. And to top it off, he's lost his favorite stuffed animal, but he can't tell anyone, because technically he's too old to still have stuffed animals. Right? Here is third grade in all its complicated glory—the friendships, the fears, and the advanced math. Acclaimed author Rachel Vail captures third grade with a perfect pitch, and Matthew Cordell's line art is both humorous and touching. As Justin bravely tries to step out of his shell, he will step into readers' hearts. Justin Case is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Just in Case I Can't Be There

Author: Ron Mehl
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 9781576735428
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
This book is the heart-to-heart talk every father desires to have with a son or daughter about to leave the nest. Pastor Ron Mehl offers godly, biblical counsel on issues of faith and integrity.

In Case You Get Hit by a Bus

Author: Abby Schneiderman
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 1523510471
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you’re prepared for the unexpected. The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you’re going to die some day? Exactly. Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won’t have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life planning, make it possible in this essential and easy-to-follow book. Breaking the task down into three levels, from the most urgent (like granting access to passwords), to the technical (creating a manual for the systems in your home), to the nostalgic (assembling a living memory), this clear, step-by-step program not only removes the anxiety and stress from getting your life in order, it’s actually liberating. And deeply satisfying, knowing that you’re leaving the best parting gift imaginable. When you finish this book, you will have: A system for managing all your passwords and secret codes Organized your money and assets, bills and debts A complete understanding of all the medical directives and legal documents you need––including Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts A plan for meaningful photos, recipes, and family heirlooms Records of your personal history, interests, beliefs, and life lessons An instruction manual for your home and vehicles Your funeral planned and obituary written (if you’re up for it)

Just in Case

Author: Judith Viorst
Publisher: Atheneum
ISBN: 9781442412828
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Charlie is always ready for anything . . . "just in case." But as Charlie is about to find out, sometimes not being ready is even better. Full color.