Hinsdale Voices

Ever wondered what you can do to ease the suffering of a sick friend or family member? Award-winning author, Elaine Wilkes, PhD, shares heart-warming stories from real people like you, filled with original, fun, caring, and useful ideas. Most take little time. Others cost nothing. But they all can brighten anyone's day.

You and your child will discover that just one foot of fresh snow on a roof weighs as much as two cars and a truck! You'll also read about the snowiest place in America, where it snows more than 1,000 inches in one winter. Your kids will meet animals who use snow to stay warm, ride atmospheric "train tracks" in the sky, and learn what kind of snow makes the best snowball!

It's the first day of second grade for The Banks boys at McAndrew School, and they're excited. When they sit down for story time with their new classmates, they get distracted by a boy named Rory, who keeps wiggling and speaking out of turn. At lunch the boys decide to ask Rory why he was acting out in class. Instead of being embarrassed, Rory chooses to speak up for himself and share about his ADHD. He explains to his peers why he sometimes behaves...

The Banks triplets, Eddie, Freddie and Teddy are back up to shenanigans and this time it's at summer camp. While excited for the adventures that await, brother Teddy finds himself riddled with worries and anxiety that get in the way of him having a great time. With the help of a friend, he overcomes his fears and chooses bravery only to find a hilarious surprise. The ultimate Mischief Maker, Stew the Beagle, sneaks his way to camp as well and is keeping...

Overcoming your fears is easier than it seems, all you have to do is BELIEVE. Biddy Squiddy may be the littlest squid of them all, but that won't stop him from braving the wide open sea in pursuit of his mission. Everyone will be chanting and rooting Biddy Squiddy along in this magical book: "I am brave and can conquer any wave!"

"The lilacs reminded Ruby Larch of possibility and change, so she packed an overnight bag and drove away from home, not stopping until she hit the outskirts of Tulsa ten hours later. She'd told her husband that she wanted to visit her parents, which might have been true. She was headed roughly in their direction, give or take a few states, but had not yet informed them of her journey. Maybe she would stop and see them in Paradise Valley, maybe instead...

"This book provides a contextualized guide to programming for adults with disabilities and offers a wide variety of implementable program ideas"--

Behind the Manipulation: The Art of Advertising Copywriting reveals the secrets behind the manipulation that is inherent in all brand advertising. It offers readers a step-by-step guide to writing brand advertising for all media, including social media. Students learn about the history of brand advertising and its role in marketing, as well as the three major strategic theories of brand advertising. They learn how to think creatively and develop their...

As a white boy, Lincoln thought he did the right thing when he said skin color isn't a big deal, and it didn't matter that his classmate was Black. Confused as to why he upset his classmate, Lincoln came home upset from his first day of school and quickly ran off to his room. Wanting to know what was wrong, Lincoln's dad asked him if everything was okay. After expressing his feelings and sharing his wish to understand, Lincoln's dad apologized for...