In 1926, 12-year-old Fu Lee lives with his grandparents in a small village in China. Before his parents died, they spent all their money buying a paper son name. Being a paper son means Lee must pretend to be the son of a family already in America.
But first, he must pass the test at Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco. If Lee makes even a single mistake, he could be sent back to China. Lee knows his grandparents want a better life for him. He cannot let them down.
Following the alphabet, dancer Sonia Rodriguez and Olympic skater Kurt Browning introduce ballet.
From its historic beginnings at the court of Louis XIV to basic positions to famous stage roles, young readers will find themselves pointing their toes, practicing the five positions, and dreaming of performing onstage.
In this amazing true story, four-year old Colton Burpo visits heaven during a surgery. He shares his comforting and exciting experiences in heaven, where he saw Jesus, loved ones, and other miracles.
Have you ever wondered what might have happened to the gold, frankincense, and myrrh that were given to the baby Jesus by the three wise men?
This beautifully illustrated book follows the Holy Family as they find the blessing in each gift. This compelling tale begins when they are forced to flee to Egypt, follows Jesus when he is found at the temple during Passover, and finally ends at the Garden Tomb.
When flames ravaged the Provo Tabernacle, it seemed as if the historic building was ruined forever.
Today, it stands as a holy temple. This inspiring story entwines generations of family with this beloved gathering place. Great blessings and God’s peace always rise out of the ashes of the fires of tragedy.
From tucking them in at night to being there in the morning, from teaching them to tie their shoes to teaching them to pray to God, mothers make commitments to their children to fulfill their God-given vocation as parents.
Mommy Promises teaches about the special relationship between a mother and her child. Most important, it teaches about the one-of-a-kind relationship between our heavenly Father and His chosen children.
Thirteen face-to-face encounters of a woman and Jesus are captured in verbal and visual snapshots. Each portrait reflects how the scene may have unfolded as a woman interacted with Jesus.
As we imagine ourselves walking in the sandals of the women who were blessed to have interacted with Jesus, we learn that he understands our needs and desires and continues to unconditionally love, value, forgive, rescue, heal, comfort, provide for, restore, satisfy, and give life now and eternally.
Elder David A. Bednar describes lessons we can learn about spiritual complacency and strength by observing how cheetahs hunt. Combined with President Boyd K. Packer’s beloved parable about spiritual crocodiles, readers can ponder these teachings and learn how to recognize the adversary’s plan of attack in their own lives.
