book by author Patti Stockdale

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One forbidden love. Two broken hearts. Three Little Things. Publisher’s Description Hattie Waltz should forget the troubled neighbor leaving for boot camp in 1917. He forgot about her ages ago. It had always been the Waltzes verses the Kregers, his family pitted against hers. When she hands him a farewell gift, a chemistry lesson unfolds. The good kind. Arno Kreger can’t leave Iowa or his old man fast enough. He’s eager to prove his worthRead More →

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She’s B-O-R-E-D But Trust Me she’s Not boring Details Title: I’m Bored Author: Michael Ian Black Illustrator: Debbie Ridpath Ohi Narrator: Cassandra Morris Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (September 4, 2012) Pages: 40 Click to look inside the book Grades: P – 3 Ages: 4 – 8 My Thoughts So far this cute series consists of three books, I‘m Bored, I’m Sad, and I’m Worried. In very few words Black manages to address each issue withRead More →

Author Pamela Jane

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Publisher’s Description The letter C falls into the garbage can, and it is up to the rest of the alphabet to save him from ending up in the dump! In this rollicking, action-filled story, the letters of the alphabet must work together to help their friend. But four letters of the alphabet are missing! Could they be the answer to saving C? This unique book conveys the transforming power of teamwork and brings language andRead More →

Author Lindsay Ward

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It’s Sure to Bring Smiles Publisher’s Description Gray just wants to be included. But the other colors are always leaving him out. So he decides to create his own project: an all-gray book. Once upon a time, there lived a wolf, a kitten, and a hippo… Gray just knows it’s going to be perfect. But as he adds page after page, the Primary and Secondary colors show up…and they aren’t quite so complimentary. A book within a book,Read More →

Rebecca Hodge - Author

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A Heart-Pounding Story of Bravery, Sacrifice, and Self-Discovery My Thoughts You’d better have a big chunk of reading time or lots of self-discipline when you start this book. I found myself falling into both categories. As I read I kept thinking there were other things that I should be doing. Like getting out of my pajamas. Going grocery shopping. Cleaning the house. And, of course, it wouldn’t be acceptable to ignore the birthday party. EspeciallyRead More →

Book from The I'm Series

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For The Little Worrier Publisher’s Description A girl, a flamingo, and a worried potato star in the third book in New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s series about feelings—and why they’re good, even when they feel bad. Potato is worried. About everything. Because anything might happen. When he tells his friends, he expects them to comfort him by saying that everything will be okay. Except they don’t. Because it might not be, andRead More →

Book by Serena Burdick

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Sisters You Will Remember For Years To Come Publisher’s Description A beautiful tale of hope, courage, and sisterhood—inspired by the real House of Mercy and the girls confined there for daring to break the rules. Growing up in New York City in the 1910s, Luella and Effie Tildon realize that even as wealthy young women, their freedoms come with limits. But when the sisters discover a shocking secret about their father, Luella, the brazen elderRead More →

cover of book by seymour ubell

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Book Review & Book Tour Giveaway When Love Transcends All About The Book On a business trip, a high-powered fifty-six-year-old American entrepreneur visits his partners in China. After their meeting, his Asian mentor invites him to an orphanage, a trip that will change the course of his family’s life forever. Without hesitation, he and his wife fall in love with Anglo/Asian twin girls and become their adoptive parents. The children grow up in a worldRead More →

book cover I'm sad by Michael Ian Black

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In: 2018, 5 Stars, Emotions, Friendship, Humor, Picture Books

A Girl, A Potato, And One Very Sad Flamingo Publisher’s Description A girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo star in this charming sequel to I’m Bored by New York Times bestselling author and comedian Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Everyone feels sad sometimes—even flamingos. Sigh. When Flamingo announces he’s feeling down, the little girl and Potato try to cheer him up, but nothing seems to work. Not even dirt! (Which usually works for Potato.) Flamingo learns thatRead More →

Author Trentham

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Is Their Relationship Worth Fighting For? Publisher’s Description From award-winning author Laura Trentham comes An Everyday Hero, an emotionally layered novel about redemption, second chances and discovering that life is worth fighting for. At thirty, Greer Hadley never expected to be forced home to Madison, Tennessee with her life and dreams of being a songwriter up in flames. To make matters worse, a series of bad decisions and even crappier luck lands her community service hoursRead More →

Book by Author Laura Trentham

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A Captivating Book That’s Hard To Put Down Publisher’s Description A young widow embraces a second chance at life when she reconnects with those who understand the sacrifices made by American soldiers and their families in award-winning author Laura Trentham’s The Military Wife. Harper Lee Wilcox has been marking time in her hometown of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina since her husband, Noah Wilcox’s death, nearly five years earlier. With her son Ben turning five and living atRead More →

Book by W. L. Warren, M.D.

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A Neurosurgeon’s Look at Faith, Doubt, and the Things We Think We Know Publisher’s Description Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing brain surgeon, assumed he knew most outcomes for people with glioblastoma, head injuries, and other health-care problems. Yet even as he tried to give patients hope, his own heart would sink as he realized, I’ve seen the end of you. But it became far more personal when the acclaimed doctor experienced an unimaginable family tragedy.Read More →

Kyle Carpenter, hero

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Building A Life Worth Fighting For Publisher’s Description From the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, an extraordinary inspirational memoir that will change the life of every reader. “Kyle displayed a heroism in the blink of an eye that will inspire for generations” —President Barack Obama, at Kyle Carpenter’s Medal of Honor ceremony I want my story to help others see what’s extraordinary in themselves. —Kyle Carpenter On November 21, 2010, U.S. MarineRead More →

Debut Book by Melissa Ferguson

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Just When You Think You’ve Met Your Match . . . The Charade Begins Publisher’s Description Cassie Everson is an expert at escaping bad first dates. And, after years of meeting, greeting, and running from the men who try to woo her, Cassie is almost ready to retire her hopes for a husband—and children—altogether. But fate has other plans, and Cassie’s online dating profile catches the eye of firefighter Jett Bentley. In Jett’s memory, CassieRead More →

Book by Guarino & Hippen

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In: 2019, 5 Stars, Fairy Tales, Humor, Picture Books, Princess
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– Retelling Of A Favorite Fairy Tale – Publisher’s Synopsis Ever wonder what might have happened if a certain glass slipper had been placed on the wrong maiden’s foot . . . and fit?! In this comic twist on a classic fairy tale, Murray, a humble shoemaker, creates a pair of glass slippers for a frantic fairy godmother when her wand runs out of power, setting off a rollicking chain of events that may forceRead More →

Doerrfeld book about sadness

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– How To Cope With A Catastrophe – Praise For Older Books Publisher’s Synopsis A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small. When something sad happens, Taylor doesn’t know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn’t feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that’s not quite rightRead More →

Make Believe Ideas Ldt

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-But If You Can’t Resist Touch Gently – Publishers Description You must never touch a porcupine . . . except in this book! This woodland-animal-themed touch-and-feel book is perfect for young children. They will love reading the funny rhymes that warn of the dangers of touching the animals . . . and then ignoring the advice! Innovative silicone touches feature throughout the book, with a different texture for children to explore on every spread. Title:Read More →

50 years of Sesame Street

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Monster Wit And Wisdom -With Art From 50 Years Of Sesame Street Books- Publisher’s Description Wise and witty advice from Sesame Street–perfect for graduation gifts, commencement speeches, or anyone looking to celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary! Brought to you by Sesame Street and illustrated with 50 years of art from Sesame Street children’s books, this is a wise and funny guide to life that’s just right for fans of all ages, especially those who grewRead More →

STEM book about scientists

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– Wear It With A Smile – Publishers Overview: “From head to toe, and in between, scientists get dressed for the work they do and the places they do it!” In Scientists Get Dressed, stunning and engaging “you are there” photos and fun-fact filled text let readers discover how scientists suit up, gown up, gear up, even dress up in costume to do their jobs. Young readers (and listeners) meet real scientists facing the challenges ofRead More →

Book Cover Lydia Lukidis

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In: 2019, 5 Stars, Animals, Emotions, Friendship, Humor, Kindness, Picture Books

Rabbit Is Frightened Of Many Things, But BEARS… Bears Are By Far At the Top Of His List! Author: Lydia Lukidis Illustrator: Tara J. Hannon Publisher: Blue Whale Press (July 2019) Pages: 32 Ages: 4 – 7 Synopsis: (publisher) “This adventure offers an effective brain exercise in graphic storytelling for young readers. . .” —Kirkus Reviews Rabbit is afraid of many things, but most of all he’s afraid of gigantic, monstery, BEARS! The very nervousRead More →