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Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the W - Paperback

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by Karen Harris (Author)TEEN GIRL'S HANDBOOK is designed to provide you with information and guidance along your path through teenage girlhood. The goal is for you to have a basic reference book to help address and navigate common subjects and issues that are frequently faced by girls within this wide age group of 13 through 19. Certain topics related to your growth and development as a teen girl may be difficult for you to discuss with family members, friends, or even medical professionals, ...

Strong, Beautiful, Brave & Smart - Paperback

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by Taryn D. Lagonigro (Author), Joanna Catalano (Illustrator), Lauren Bretscher (Foreword by)Strong, Beautiful, Brave & Smart, by Taryn Lagonigro, is a children's book that tells the story of a mother who receives a Down syndrome diagnosis for her daughter. Initially, the mom experiences fear and uncertainty, but she learns to overcome these feelings through her journey. Together, she and her daughter recite empowering mantras: "I am strong," "I am beautiful," "I am brave," and "I am smar...

Comfort in Uncertain Times: Helping children draw close to God through biblical stories of anxiety, loss and transition - Paperback

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by Rachel Turner (Author)Uncertainty and change can be hard, and even more so for a child. Feelings of confusion, powerlessness and insecurity may be overwhelming. Scripture is full of people just like our children who had to cope with uncertainty and transition and flourished as they saw God's hand and presence within it all. Designed as a series of stories and discussions for families, this book lays a biblical foundation for who God is in uncertain times and how to stay connected to him. N...

The Curse of the Crummy Mummy - Hardcover

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by Thomas Tosi (Author), Meaghan Tosi (Illustrator), Heidi Tosi (Cover Design by)"A sprightly tale of self-discovery that's both affecting and endearing...it's inspiring to watch the fifth grader uncover his inner fortitude while hiding inside a costume."-Kirkus ReviewsMiss Sorenson's fifth-grade class at Green Hill Academy is going to make a movie... a mummy movie!Brilliant but awkward Bernard Gawain is thrilled his crush, Bridget Matsumoto, has been cast as the leading lady, and he will be ...

Sofia and Angel Help Moses Free the Israelites from Slavery in Egypt - Hardcover

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by Angel Ortiz (Author)Sofia, Angel, and their friends end up in Ancient Egypt, where they learn about God's purpose to free the Israelites. They decide to help Moses, God's servant, free the enslaved Israelites. Angel and Sofia soon realize that they have been together for over three years, and Angel finally proposes to Sofia, asking her to marry him. They have always talked about getting married and even starting their own family.Sofia and Angel will always be together because their love fo...

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by Mary Bartek (Author)A chill runs up one of my arms and down the other. I've been here all of five minutes, and I've already seen a dozen open caskets. Not only that, but I have a bad feeling that there's a dead guy in here somewhere. Who knows what surprises my grandfather keeps upstairs? Brad Stanislawski is looking forward to summer vacation, if only to get away from the classmates who make fun of his size (it's not his fault he's so tall) and his last name (Stan-is-lousy being their ins...

All the Ways the World Can End - Paperback

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by Abby Sher (Author)A "laughter through tears" YA novel about a teenage girl struggling to deal with her father's terminal cancer--in all the wrong ways All the Ways the World Can End by Abby Sher is at times heart wrenching while at others hilarious. Lenny (short for Eleanor) feels like the world is about to end. Her best friend is moving to San Francisco and her dad is dying. To cope with her stress Lenny is making a list of all the ways the world can end--designer pathogens, blood moon pr...

If I Could Give You the Moon - Hardcover

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by Ffion Jones (Author), Gareth Jones (Illustrator)If I could give you the sun, the moon and all the stars in the sky, I would wrap them up and give them to you as presents to show you how much I love you.Baran loves his little sister Leyla more than the moon, the stars and the sun. And, no matter what, that love will always stay with her. Inspired by a true story, "If I Could Give You The Moon" celebrates the special and enduring love between siblings."If I Could Give You The Moon" is inspir...

Kent and Leanne's Backyard Magic Show - Hardcover

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by Leanne E. Staback (Author) Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 09, 2024 Large Print: Yes

Grandma McBee, How Slow Can She Be? The Adventures of Grandma McBee - Hardcover

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by Judy Danko Basham (Author), Jacquie Kennedy Dudo (Author)Meet Grandma McBee, a wonderful and energetic elderly lady who, while moving slowly, loves life at her own enchanting speed! Grandma McBee is not your typical grandmother; she radiates style, class, and a personality that refuses to be slowed by age. "The Adventures of Grandma McBee" takes young readers on a pleasant journey demonstrating that age is only a number when it comes to enjoying life. Whether you're reading to your child a...

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by Louis Petrossi (Author)Very few books come along that forever change the lives of its readers. We believe that you will find this is one of those rare books.Passport to Heaven is a heart-rendering love story sprouted from a conversation between an eleven-year-old girl and her grandfather.At its center, the story illuminates a path for people of all ages and all beliefs to feel and experience the essence of a life well-lived by embracing four special truths that last till the end of time.Be...

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by Richard Savva (Author)Collette struggles to understand why her Nanna always forgets. It gets even harder when she forgets Collette's name. Her parents try to explain. Collette decides she can help her Nanna. This story helps parents discuss with their children how loss of memory doesn't affect how we love our family, we just need to listen and help. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 13, 2024

Everything Under The Sun For My Son - Paperback

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by Cole Saini (Author)In Everything Under the Sun for My Son, author Cole Saini shares a deeply personal journey-a father's heartfelt wish for his child to experience all the beauty and wonder that life has to offer. Each verse is a tender reflection of the awe and excitement that come with exploring the world, from the gentle glow of dawn to the mysteries hidden in the deep forest.This book isn't just a poem; it's a warm invitation to slow down and savor the simple joys of life with your chi...

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by Dana Reinhardt (Author)Harper's dad is divorcing her beloved stepmother, Jane. Even worse, Harper has lost her stepsister, Tess. The divorce divides them, just when her best friend Gabriel betrays her. Harper decides to get away for the summer and joins a volunteer program to build a house for a family in Tennesee who lost their home in a tornado. (Not that she knows a thing about building a house.) Soon she's living in a funky motel and laboring long days in blazing heat with a quirky, te...

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And So This Is Christmas: 51 Seasonally Adjusted Poems - Hardcover

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by Brian Bilston (Author)It's that time of year again . . . With his signature wit, Brian Bilston returns with And So This is Christmas, fifty-one poems in celebration of the festive season: from bizarre family traditions to the office Christmas party; from voting day for turkeys to the impossible art of gift-giving. So hang your stockings, grab your mistletoe and curl up with this heart-warming collection of Christmas crackers.Author BiographyBrian Bilston has been described as Twitter's uno...

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by Richard Savva (Author)Collette struggles to understand why her Nanna always forgets. It gets even harder when she forgets Collette's name. Her parents try to explain. Collette decides she can help her Nanna. This story helps parents discuss with their children how loss of memory doesn't affect how we love our family, we just need to listen and help. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.08 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 13, 2024

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by Pete Hautman (Author)"Exemplary storytelling. . . . There are dark corners to explore and challenging lessons to be learned, but the overall effect is magical." -- Booklist (starred review) For Annie's tenth birthday, her papa gives her a pad of paper, some colored pencils, and the Klimas family secret. It's called the nuodeema burna, or eater of sins. Every time Annie misbehaves, she has to write down her transgression and stick the paper into a hidey-hole in the floor of their house. But...

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by R. M. McDonald (Author), Maeve McGrath (Illustrator)Max couldn't be more excited: Grandpa is moving in!Max and his grandpa love to spend time together. They go for walks, watch movies, and learn about the stars. They have so much fun, and Max can't wait for Grandpa to live with him. But that first night after Grandpa moves in, Max hears strange noises in the kitchen. Is there a monster in the house? And if there is, can he prove it? Max will need all of his courage to trap the monster...an...

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by Danny Phillips (Author), Mary Adradar Padilla (Illustrator)Embark on a mesmerizing journey with Samantha, a seven-year-old with an extraordinary secret that unfolds each night beneath the creaky floors of her cozy home on Dixie Avenue. In this enchanting tale, strange noises in the dark awaken Samantha's courage, leading her to discover a mysterious girl and her magical teddy bear. As storms brew and fears loom, Samantha learns the true power of bravery, friendship, and the unexpected bond...

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Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story - Paperback

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by Pat Zietlow Miller (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)Celebrate food and family with this heartwarming Thanksgiving picture book. We will share the risen bread. / Our made-with-love Thanksgiving spread. / Grateful to be warm and fed. / We will share the bread. In this spirited ode to the holiday, set at the turn of the twentieth century, a large family works together to make their special meal. Mama prepares the turkey, Daddy tends the fire, Sister kneads, and Brother bastes. Everyone--...

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by Timothy Geiger (Author)Once in a while, a poetry collection arrives that feels like a companion. The latest of these rare arrivals is Timothy Geiger's In a Field of Hallowed Be, which, like its title, combines traditions of prayer and calendar with wild, earthly inventions, from the ecstatic to the elegiac. Solitary agrarian meditations merge with memories of a youth roving towards "the milkweed of the west pasture, / where I am asking this field to show me how to live." Part Wendell Berry...

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by Unique Penn (Author)GET READY TO TAG ALONG WITH THIS DYNAMIC DUO AS THEY TACKLE THEIR DAY WITH DOO DOO DIAPERS IN TOW!Join in on the fun and embark on a series of silly adventures, all while dealing with the ups and downs of those pesky doo doo diapers. Doo Doo Butt! promises to keep young readers engaged and entertained from start to finish. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.08 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: September 03, 2024

They Were Horrible Cooks: Poems - Paperback

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by Allison Whittenberg (Author)"A husband reads his dead wife's poems to a spare crowd, while cannibals go hungry with no one to invite to dinner. Whether bearing witness to the torment of a mother who drowns her own children, or to the quiet sorrows of daughters mourning their mother by fingering the thread of her old coats, Whittenberg never fails to illuminate crucial truths at the center of human experience." From Nomi Eve, author of Henna House Number of Pages: 84 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.5 ...

Muhammad's Recipe for Remembering - Hardcover

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by Maidah Ahmad (Author), Shruti Prabhu (Illustrator)A moving picture book highlighting a young Muslim boy's efforts to rediscover his family's history in the World Wars.Muhammad wants to take part in his school's assembly to honor veterans, but no one in his community, let alone his family, has been involved in the World Wars . . . have they? After discussions with his family and elders at his mosque, Muhammad starts to piece together his family's lost history, and realizes that you don't ne...

Sayonara Magic: Wizards in School Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Mora (Author), Ana C. S?nchez (Author), Dana Guterman Levy (Translator)The Tanaka triplets can do magic. The only catch? Their powers must be kept secret. So, obviously, they would never, ever do anything to threaten that . . . right?! This is an illustrated book that combines manga with text. Triplets Hiro, Akira, and Naoki Tanaka love their school and classmates, but they have one big secret they're keeping. They can do magic! They learn from their father, and they have one major rule: N...

The End of the Rainbow: A Jane Brown Adventure - Hardcover

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by Paula Lynn Kaufman (Author)Come along and join Jane Brown on her adventure to the end of a beautiful rainbow. Jane's curious mind leads her on a journey to find out what exists beyond her orphanage. Along the way, she meets some friends that bring her dreams to life. Join Jane on her journey of discovery as she finds there is more to life than material things. Enjoy the adventure! Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.25 x 10 x 8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 29, 2024

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by Rebecca Mix (Author)From New York Times bestselling YA author Rebecca Mix comes the first book in a breathtaking middle grade fantasy duology about a young fairy who has always lived in her heroic grandmother's shadow but now must step up and embark on a quest to save her mother from the ever-creeping mold overtaking their world. The paperback edition includes a discussion guide, perfect for classroom or book club use!The mold takes all.Twelve-year-old fairy Canary Mossheart knows this bet...

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by Wendy Wisner (Author)With fear, joy, ambivalence, and wonder, this braided collection of poems by Wendy Wisner explores motherhood through the lens of a fractured childhood and intergenerational trauma. As the past collides with the present, Wisner moves through the intense years of early motherhood and marriage, to the turmoil of raising children in a volatile, violent world. Shot through with sensuality and sexual vibrancy, The New Life grapples with the impermanence of life, the feeling...

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by Tanya Guerrero (Author)From Tanya Guerrero, the author of All You Knead Is Love and How to Make Friends with the Sea, comes Adrift, an upper middle grade contemporary story of survival and grief about two biracial Filipino cousins whose resilience is tested when one of them is lost at sea.Cousins Coral and Isa are so close that they're practically siblings; their mothers are sisters, and the two girls grew up on the same small island. When Coral and her parents leave on a months-long sea v...

Love as Invasive Species: Poems - Paperback

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by Ellen Kombiyil (Author)Shame has kept so many women's stories silenced, with a cultural lineage of lack that asks women to give up their own desire while simultaneously performing cultural expectations of desire for others. Part excavation, part interrogation, and part subsequent untethering from this inheritance, the poems in Ellen Kombiyil's magisterial Love as Invasive Species recognize that gender, class, capitalism, and legislation compound these issues that have stalked women for gen...

To the Tenth Generation: God's Heart for Your Family, Far Into the Future - Hardcover

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by Ray Ortlund (Author), Jani Ortlund (Author) In the midst of family life, most days are too busy to think far into the future. Then once the children are grown, family life can feel like mostly memories, often tinged with regrets. And the future? More worries and fears, laden with unknowns. But you and your family right now, whatever your ages, whatever you're facing, are living within a much larger story than you might realize. Your faithful efforts today matter. They are how God himself ...