Dr. PHILIP H. SCHARPER
THE BOOKS
CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF HAWAI'I
A Shoal of Faith
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Catholicism in Hawaii encompasses a unique, captivating, and occasionally controversial legacy since its arrival to the Islands nearly two centuries ago. Catholic Churches of Hawaii: A Shoal of Faith, provides a thorough and compelling reference to the historical, spiritual, and cultural richness that Catholicism contributed to Hawaii's identity including saints, coral cathedrals, and remote wooden churches.
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Here is a complete and fascinating historical introduction on the origins of Catholicism in Hawaii, including a brief history of parish churches across the Islands, featuring archival photography and original watercolor artwork, compiled from church archives, newspaper articles, and personal interviews. Ponton and Scharper's work shares the timeless and timely story of Catholicism in Hawaii and is destined to become a classic in the history and role of Catholicism in Hawaii.
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Published by Mutual Publishing Co.
READING LIPS
and other ways to overcome a disability
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This three-part book is a series of award-winning essays from the first Helen Keller Foundation International Memoir Writing Competition. They give voice to writers with ongoing disabilities, those who have overcome their disabilities, and from those dealing with another's disability. Their stories are real and inspirational, honest accounts on the nature of living with disabilities and the ways a life-altering disability affects and shapes their experiences. "Helen Keller taught the world to reconsider the remaining abilities of the disabled, and in doing so, she forever increased their life potential. Now these memoir authors, by their words and actions, are teaching the same lesson in her name." Robert Morris, M.D., President, Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education.
Junebug's Backyard Adventure.
Written by Philip H. Scharper
Illustrated by Tara J Hannon
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This award winning brightly illustrated and inventive story puts the reader at eye level with JuneBug, the dog, as she searches for a way home. The reader will enjoy finding traces of JuneBug’s adventure on each page and laugh as the bugs, who have accepted the mission to find Junebug, can’t seem to get their act together even when JuneBug is clearly right under her noses!
‘JuneBug!’ calls a woman from the front steps of her home. Her call catches the far away, floppy ears of JuneBug the dog, but not before all the bugs of the yard catch word that JuneBug is missing. Rumor that JuneBug needs help getting home, quickly buzzes through the bug world. And when JuneBug pops into each page in unexpected ways the reader is enticed into helping with a fun game of hide and seek. Luckily, JuneBug finds her way home, just in time for school. And the book transforms into a colorful schoolroom that presents fascinating facts about each bug that helped search for JuneBug during her journey home.
Santa Claus Was Once a Kid Too
Co-Written by Philip H. Scharper and Grace M. Scharper
Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon
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This quirky, brightly illustrated, story puts a Dennis the Menace spin on the classic tale of The Night Before Christmas. Kids don’t always do what they are told, and even Santa had flair of independence as a child. But what happens when Kid Santa gets sick for Christmas? This unique, eminently readable book will transport and enthrall every child as they relate to Santa Claus’ dilemma and root for his friends to save the day.
Before Santa Claus was the round, jolly, and bearded fellow that we all know and love, he was the young, adventurous and stubborn Kid Santa. Like most young children, Kid Santa doesn’t always listen to his parents’ advice. After being told to dress warmly, he spends an afternoon in the snow, wearing only shorts and his favorite summertime shirt. Unfortunately, Kid Santa gets very sick, and the doctor orders two weeks of bed rest. With Christmas just a few days away, Kid Santa is faced with a huge dilemma. Can Kid Santa save the day? Will he find a helping hand offered from his friends, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy? Or will Christmas have to be canceled?
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. FIRST PLACE for Best Activity Book
