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Excerpt: ""Aunt Hester, do you like to make buttonholes?" Ruth asked with interest in her tones. "No," was the answer, "I hate to make them." Aunt Hester bit off her thread fiercely. "I hate them," she repeated, reaching for her spool which had fallen under the chair. Ruth made a scramble for it, picked it up and laid it in Aunt Hester's lap. "If you don't like to make them, what's the reason you do it?" she went on. "I thought grown-up people could...
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"Mom and Dad Have Names?" Is a book inspired by our experience as kids. A day we realized, that our parents did in fact have names. In this story, two little boys set out to uncover their parents' names, and in a span of 3 days get into mischief. This short entertaining story is a fun read that you and your kids will enjoy, and that will open up an opportunity for you to share your name with them.
3) Alex As Well
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Alex is ready for things to change, in a big way. Everyone seems to think she's a boy, but for Alex the whole boy/girl thing isn't as simple as either/or, and when she decides girl is closer to the truth, no one knows how to react, least of all her parents.
Undeterred, Alex begins to create a new identity for herself: ditching one school, enrolling in another, and throwing out most of her clothes. But the other Alex-the boy Alex-has a lot to say...
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Southern Gothic gets a whole new twist in this debut novel, sure to appeal to fans of the New York Times bestselling Beautiful Creatures series.
The swamp in Sterling's small Louisiana town proves to have a power over its inhabitants when her brother disappears and no one but Sterling even remembers that he existed. Now Sterling, with the help of brooding loner Heath, who's had his own creepy experience with the swamp, must fight back and reclaim...
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A haunting, chilling, and atmospheric southern swamp tale-perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver.
In this companion to Beware the Wild, the book New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White called "American myth at its very best," Natalie C. Parker takes readers on a journey back to an eerie Louisiana swamp town.
Candace "Candy" Pickens has been obsessed with the swamp lore of her tiny Louisiana town for . . . forever. Name any ghostly...
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Discover powerful strategies to overcome discomfort and strengthen your relationship. This content will guide you through effective practices to improve communication, build trust, and cultivate a stronger connection with your partner. Transform challenges into opportunities for a stronger, healthier bond Explore practical tips for managing conflict, fostering empathy, and nurturing intimacy in your relationship. You will learn to identify negative...
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Join Jimmy, a tiny and determined worm, as he discovers the wonders of friendship and the joy of exploring the world around him.In a lush garden, nestled among the roots of towering trees, lies the School of Worms, where young worms learn the secrets of their craft. Amongst the curious students is Jimmy, a spirited and ambitious worm with big dreams. While his fellow classmates aim to burrow deep into the earth, Jimmy yearns for something different-to...
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Embark on a relatable and empowering journey into digital safety with "Introduction to Cybersecurity," the cornerstone of the 'Cyber 101 for Parents' series. Crafted for non-technical parents, this comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of the cyber world. I t's a heartfelt attempt by a fellow parent and cybersecurity expert to arm you with the knowledge to protect your family's digital life. From setting strong passwords to navigating public...
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English Danish Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids studying English or Danish as their second language. In this children's book, Jimmy, the little bunny, explores autumn, his favorite season. He enjoys being outside and playing with colorful leaves. When it starts raining, he and his family find interesting activities to do at home. They spend a wonderful day together, no matter the weather.
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Neste livro infantil, Jimmy, o Coelhinho, explora o Outono, a sua estação favorita. Ele adora ficar do lado do fora e brincar com folhas coloridas. Quando começa a chover, ele e sua família encontram atividades divertidas para fazer dentro de casa. Eles tiveram um excelente dia, independentemente do tempo lá fora.
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This book introduces early readers to helping at home. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
13) Paper Daughter
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Maggie Chen's journalist father has fired her imagination with the thrill of the newsroom, and when her father is killed, she is determined to keep his dreams alive by interning at the newspaper.
While assisting on her first story, Maggie learns that her father is suspected of illegal activity, and knows she must clear his name. Drawn to Seattle's Chinatown, she discovers things that are far from what she expected: secrets, lies, and a connection...
14) The Lookout
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A thrilling short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by an award-winning, bestselling author Ireland, 1955: Charley's used to being lookout for Mammy – or 'Sal Capone', as she's known in the local papers. He doesn't want to be part of a criminal gang, but he'd rather that than have his mammy dragged off to prison; she's only trying to keep him safe from Dad. But on the day of Charley's fourteenth birthday and a hold-up at gunpoint...
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Mae Jimmy, y gwningen fach, yn hoffi bwyta losin. Mae'n sleifio i'r gegin i ddod o hyd i fag o losin a oedd wedi'i guddio y tu mewn i'r cwpwrdd. Beth sy'n digwydd ar l i Jimmy ddringo i fyny i gyrraedd y bag o losin? Byddwch yn darganfod hyn pan ddarllenwch y llyfr darluniadol hwn i blant. Ers y diwrnod hwnnw, mae'n dechrau datblygu arferion bwyta'n iach a hyd yn oed yn hoffi bwyta ei ffrwythau a'i lysiau.
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In a society that is constantly changing and evolving, it can be difficult to find a solid foundation of values to guide our children's actions and decisions. This book aims to provide that foundation through a series of short stories and explanations about a selection of essential values.Through this book, readers, especially children, will learn about critical values for life such as integrity, honesty, and compassion, and how they apply in their...
17) Adios, Nirvana
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A 2011 ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book "Wesselhoeft offers a psychologically complex debut that will intrigue heavy-metal aficionados and drama junkies alike. Peopled with the elderly and infirm, crazy parents, caring educators, and poignant teens trying desperately to overcome death's pull, it mixes real and fictional musicians and historical events to create a moving picture of struggling adolescents and the adults who reach out with helping...
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English Slovak Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Slovak as their second language.Jimmy the little bunny doesn't start off knowing how to ride a two-wheeler bike like his big brothers. In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new, that's when the fun begins.This children's book is part of a collection of short bedtime stories.This story may be ideal for reading...
19) The Blunders
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Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people. This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it. Absurd and hilarious, is David Walliams'...
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Baie kinders droom daaroor om superhelde te wees. In hierdie kinderboek, gaan Ron en sy beste maat Maya op 'n opwindende reis om helde te word. Hulle leer belangrike superheld reëls wat hulle help om hulle eerste missie te voltooi. Hulle werk saam en help Maya se boetie, en leer nuwe dinge omtrent hulself. Wil jy ook 'n superheld word?
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