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The Littles Give a Party
by John PetersonIt's a dangerous life, being smaller than six inches tall so it's truly amazing that Granny will be turning eighty on her Fourth of July birthday. Instead of being excited about it, she's worried that she's too old and has stopped paying attention to anything. Tom and Lucy, her great grandchildren and their family think a big party will cheer her up. The trouble is, most of Granny's favorite people think they are too old to travel to the party and riding in Cousin Dinky's glider is too risky. The Little's have a long list of adventures ahead to pull off the party. They must rig up a swimming pool, smuggle hot dogs, and hardest of all, they have to sneak young Henry's toy airplane out of his room at night to fly the guests to the party. Except for having to hear Dinky's terrible singing, it's all worth it because Granny is so excited to see her friends. Bookshare has many more books about the family who uses thimbles for wastebaskets and finger puppets on cereal boxes for costumes. Some of the Little's books are: The Littles, The Littles Take a Trip, The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving Guests, The Littles to the Rescue, Tom Little's Halloween Scare, The Littles and the Trash Tinies, The Littles Go to School, The Littles Get Trapped, and The Littles and the Missing Cat.
The Littles Have a Happy Valentine's Day
by John PetersonCousin Dinky Little has big news for the family: he and Della Kett are going to be married on Valentines' Day! The only problem is that the wedding has to take place in the Longs' house, which is almost a block away. That means that Granny and Mrs. Little (with Baby Betsy to look after) might not be able to attend the joyous event. But Cousin Dinky contrives an ingenious device for transporting the women to the Longs' house. After an adventurous journey, Lucy, as flower girl, and Tom, as ring bearer, attend the tiny bride and groom in a ceremony sure to delight all Littles' fans.
The Littles Have a Wedding
by John PetersonMeet the Littles, a family like any other but with a few tiny differences! They live in the walls of the Bigg family house where they get everything they need. In return they make sure the Bigg house is always in good repair. When Dinky comes home from his latest adventure, he's not alone. Della came back with him and they're going to be married! But a tiny person wedding takes a huge amount of preparation. The Littles need to get everything ready and travel to a neighboring house by the next day. Will they be ready in time?
The Littlest Boss
by Janet Lee NyeHer daughter always comes first Successful ER nurse Tiana Nelson has sacrificed a lot to provide for her daughter, Lily. She won't let anything, or anyone, jeopardize all she's accomplished. Not even handsome and charming engineer DeShawn Adams. But she's running into him everywhere, and when he connects with Lily, ignoring their attraction is impossible. After an unexpected visit from DeShawn's past, it's clear that his life isn't as settled as it seems. Tiana can't expose Lily to danger, but walking away from DeShawn isn't easy. Not when Tiana is beginning to suspect that the best thing she can give Lily-and herself-is a future with him.
The Littlest Christmas Tree
by Jane ChapmanA beautifully illustrated tale about celebrating the joy of Christmas, and the little things in life, by best-selling author/illustrator Jane Chapman.Cubby the bear cub is out with Daddy one day to find the perfect Christmas tree. They find one and dig it up, and when they get home, they give it the perfect spot in the living room and decorate it. Cubby is thrilled to have Little Tree in their house and treats the tree like a member of the family. But when Christmas is over, it's time to take down the decorations--including Little Tree. Cubby doesn't want to lose a friend--but Daddy has a clever idea of how to be sure that they have Little Tree with them every Christmas.
The Littlest Family's Big Day
by Emily Winfield MartinFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be, meet Emily Winfield Martin's little forest family and the adventures they have on one very big day.Who is only under 5 inches tall and has just moved to the woods? The cutest and littlest bear family you have ever seen--and their adopted teeny tiny fox tot! What happens when they venture out to explore their new world...? With an easy-to-read story and the careful brushstrokes of Emily Winfield Martin's illustrations, The Littlest Family's Big Day captures the mystery and magic of the woods. Inspired by classic children&’s books such as The Littlest Fur Family and Dream Animals, this is a radiant treasure to be cherished for generations.
The Littlest Food Critic
by Debbie RigaudThis sweet little picky eater will steal your heart as he learns to appreciate how his parents nourish him!Little Sebastian has a lot of opinions when it comes to food, so his parents call him their own baby food critic! He even has a personal rating system, from one to five binkies, and he&’s prepared to knock off a binky or two if his food is too gooey, doesn&’t smell quite right, or is touching other food. When a restaurant outing throws him for a loop, a one-binky review seems inevitable . . . but then his parents save the day and Sebastian realizes the special ingredient they&’ve been adding to every meal—one that definitely deserves five binkies!
The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs
by Mark SperringThis glorious rhyming celebration of love and hugs introduces baby animals from the jungle to the Antarctic, the forest to the ocean - along with their adoring parents! Ducklings, seal pups, penguins, chicks and cubs . . . every mummy and daddy knows that the littlest things give the loveliest hugs!With the feel of an instant classic, this lyrical book is perfect for cuddle time.Mark Sperring is the bestselling author of Father Christmas on the Naughty Step and How Many Sleeps Till Christmas.
The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs
by Mark Sperring Maddie FrostA delightful picture book celebrating love and hugs in all kinds of animal families--perfect for Valentine's Day and year-round love, too!From ducklings to seal pups, from bunnies to cubs, the littlest things give the loveliest hugs. In this tender celebration of love, you'll find the sweetest bug hug, the cutest fox cuddle, and the gentlest elephant embrace you've ever seen. Playful poetry and bright illustrations of adorable baby animals will inspire cozy time from morning to night, all the way to bedtime.
The Littlest Viking
by Alexandra PenfoldA hilarious story about what happens to the littlest and loudest Viking when an even littler and louder Viking arrives, perfect for fans of The Princess and the Pony and I Don't Want to Be a Frog.Sven might be the littlest Viking, but he has no trouble making himself known. He has the loudest warrior cry and the fiercest set of teeth. He loves to pillage and plunder. But there's a new kid in town--a warrior princess, who is smaller than Sven and even louder. What's a little Viking to do?"Penfold folds in fun ancient analogues to tried-and-true methods of appeasing cranky little ones, and Roxas's liberal use of a color perhaps best described as neon snot brings a punk edge to her scenes of Viking family life. Irreverent yet tender."--Publishers Weekly, Starred review"A warm tale of family togetherness."--Kirkus"A spirited tale about stopping a tantrum with a story, perfect for storytime or one-on-one sharing."--SLJ
Littsie of Cincinnati
by Jinny Powers Berten Norah HoltLittsie of Cincinnati tells the story of Littsie O'Donnell, daughter of Irish immigrants, who grew up in colorful, dynamic, early Cincinnati. When the cholera epidemic of 1832 devastates her family, she responds to the tragedy with bravery and determination. Littsie's story involving pioneer life, steamboats, slavery, cholera and separated sisters is one of high adventure and persistent courageous love.
Live Bait
by Fabio GenovesiThe story of a small Italian town where fishing, biking, and rock 'n' roll make the news, until tragedy turns everything upside down. Muglione. Nothing grows in this Tuscan backwater except the wild imagination of Fiorenzo, a nineteen-year-old metalhead. He lives for his garage band, horror movies, and fishing in the murky irrigation ditches outside of town. But when his path crosses with Mirko, the teenage cycling phenomenon, and Tiziana, the smart but frustrated head of the local youth center turned refuge for the town's hard-drinking seniors, his world will never be the same. From the brink of despair they fight their way back through honesty, resilience, and laughter, their fates interweaving in a story that is at once achingly funny, bitter, and full of poetic fervor. Told with the tenderness of a Fellini film, this contemporary novel continues the great tradition of Italian literature and cinema.
Live Brave: Devotions, Recipes, Experiments, and Projects for Every Brave Girl (Brave Girls)
by Thomas NelsonLoaded with Bible verses, prayer starters, recipes, crafts, and other hands-on projects, this devotional pulls preteen girls closer to God while providing them fun, age-appropriate activities to help them live out a brave life.Each of the brand-new 90 devotions in Live Brave features a passage written from the perspective of one of the popular Brave Girls characters--Hope, Glory, Faith, Gracie, and Honor--along with a Scripture and prayer. Each devotion is designed to help girls learn to trust God's character and act out His goodness.In addition to this meaningful spiritual content, Live Brave includes prompts for over 30 enriching activities. From baking and science experiments to crafts and service projects, girls will have a blast, grow in faith, help others--and get a little messy along the way. The Brave Girls characters invite tween readers to join them in . . .planting a treecooking pita pizzasstarting a neighborhood small jobs businessdrawing Scripture word artbuilding a solar oven (and baking s'mores!)making a journal jarhosting a school-supply drivecrafting paper-plate gift basketsand more!Every family is different, so each activity is adaptable for either a solo adventure or group bonding. You'll love the creative, budget-friendly ideas for friend and family time.Written in a voice that emulates a contemporary adolescent girl, this interactive, high-energy devotional helps preteens take ownership of their spiritual journey. Girls will practice everyday bravery and grow in godly character as they take their faith off the page and into the world.
A Live Coal in the Sea: A Novel
by Madeleine L'EngleA family&’s deepest secrets are exposed in this &“haunting domestic drama&” from the award-winning author of A Wrinkle in Time (Publishers Weekly). When her teenage granddaughter comes to her with a troubling question, Camilla Dickinson must confront the painful history she&’s long kept hidden. Forced to relive her past, she relates a complex saga involving her beautiful, adulterous mother, her troubled son, and the difficult choices that have affected three generations of her family. As she goes through the difficult process of revealing her secrets, Camilla also lets go of the burden of lies she&’s told. A testament to the power of acceptance and forgiveness, A Live Coal in the Sea is ultimately an exploration of the lengths to which people will go for love—and the things they&’ll do to protect family. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Madeleine L&’Engle including rare images from the author&’s estate.
Live Each Day to the Dumbest (Dear Dumb Diary Year Two)
by Jim BentonNew York Times–Bestselling Author: Middle schooler Jamie Kelly spends lots of time writing in her diary—but right now she’s taking a peek at someone else’s . . . It’s not easy being a middle-schooler, and nobody knows that better than Jamie Kelly. There are surprises around every corner: some good, some bad, all dumb. But when Jamie inherits a trunk of her grandmother’s things, she never expects to find the biggest surprise of all—Grandma’s diary. Violating the privacy of a diary is something Jamie would never do . . . unless she was absolutely certain that she wanted to do it. And when she does, she learns that, deep down, everyone is exactly the same. Dumb. By the way, Jamie still has no idea that anyone is reading her diary, so please, please, please don’t tell her. And definitely don’t tell her that she’s the star of her very own Dear Dumb Diary movie, available on streaming. (Her glamorous ego might not be able to handle it.)
Live Fast: A Novel
by Brigitte GiraudWinner of the Prix Goncourt A powerful autobiographical novel of loss, the incandescent love that remains, and the small decisions that define the course of fatePaced and structured with the inevitable suspense of a countdown, Brigitte Giraud’s tense and haunting novel follows one woman’s quest to comprehend the motorcycle accident that took the life of her partner Claude at age 41.The narrator of Live Fast recounts the chain of events that led up to the fateful accident, tracing the tiny, maddening twists of fate that might have prevented its tragic outcome. Each chapter asks the rhetorical question, “what if,” departing from an image or memory from early years in Algeria during the war, to moving to the suburbs of Lyon, buying and renovating a home where they could “put down their suitcase for a whole life.” A sensitive elegy to her husband and a subtle, precise vision of a lasting love, Live Fast is a moving and electrifying portrait of two people caught up in the mundane activities of life, forgetting that living itself can be dangerous.
Live, Laugh, Lesbian: Navigating Life as a Lesbian in the 21st Century
by Helen Scott"Sometimes, it's easy to feel like the only lesbian in the world - let alone in the village. But wherever you are with your sexuality, you've just picked up a book with the word 'lesbian' in the title and I know baby you would be so proud."From strap-ons and Lesbian Bed Death to dealing with homophobic microaggressions in the workplace and finding your second family, Helen Scott, lesbian big sister and lipstick femme in chief is here to hold your hand as you travel your own unique path to Gay Town. Half memoir, half guide, and 100% big lesbian hug, plunge with Helen into the highs and lows of navigating lesbian life in the modern world and emerge with all the lesbian life hacks you'll need to get out there and live the life of your dreams. Candid, wise, bold and hilarious - it's time to reclaim the L in LGBTQ+
Live Love Now: Relieve the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids
by Rachel Macy StaffordIn Live Love Now, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Macy Stafford tackles the biggest challenges facing kids today and equips adults to engage them with humanness and heart, compassion and honesty to discover the deep, life-giving connection everyone is longing for. What do young people need now more than ever? Adults who are Truth-tellers not taskmasters. Encouragers not enforcers. Guides not half-listeners. The good news is, it's not too late! No matter what's happened in the past, you can help the kids you love face the top stressors of today, including academic pressure, parental expectations, technoference, lack of purpose, isolation, and loneliness.With illuminating, straightforward strategies, this guide reveals the importance of practicing acceptance, pursuing peace, and exploring wellness and purpose for yourself so you can be the kind of real, relevant, and lifelong role model young people are searching for. Engaging and thoughtful, each chapter includes moving stories from Rachel's personal journey as a mom of a teen and pre-teen along with illustrative narratives and prompts to help you reflect and take steps toward becoming the kind of adult young people trust.Whether you're a parent, educator, older sibling, coach, or anyone in a role of leading young people, this book will help you meet the goal of raising and guiding young people to become resilient, compassionate, and capable adults.
Live Original: How the Duck Commander Teen Keeps It Real and Stays True to Her Values (Live Original Ser.)
by Beth Clark Sadie RobertsonSeventeen-year-old Sadie Robertson--star of A&E's Duck Dynasty and daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson--shares her outlook on life as she opens up about herself and the values that make her family what it is.Sadie Robertson represents everything that a well-adjusted teenager should be, even while growing up in the spotlight on Duck Dynasty. She exhibits poise, respect for her family and friends, and a faith that influences her choices. Everyone wants to know how a family as eclectic as the Robertsons are raising such confident, fun, family-loving kids. With this book, Sadie sheds light on the values instilled by her family that make her the person she is. Sadie lives by a simple list of principles that lead her to personal and spiritual growth and allow the relationships she has with her friends and family to flourish. These values include think happy, be happy; dream big; shake the hate; do something; and many more. Living as a culturally relevant teen who loves God and her family, Sadie has become a role model for other teens and for parents who are eager to instill the same characteristics in their children.
Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster)
by Dave BarryDuring the course of living (mumble, mumble) years, Dave Barry has learned much of wisdom,* (*actual wisdom not guaranteed) and he is eager to pass it on--to the next generation, the generation after that, and to those idiots who make driving to the grocery store in Florida a death-defying experience. In brilliant, brand-new, never-before-published pieces, Dave passes on home truths to his new grandson and to his daughter Sophie, who will be getting her learner's permit in 2015 ("So you're about to start driving! How exciting! I'm going to kill myself"). He explores the hometown of his youth, where the grown-ups were supposed to be uptight fifties conformists, but seemed to have a lot of un-Mad Men-like fun, unlike Dave's own Baby Boomer generation, which was supposed to be wild and crazy, but somehow turned into neurotic hover-parents. He dives into everything from the inanity of cable news and the benefits of Google Glass ("You will look like a douchebag") to the loneliness of high school nerds ("You will never hear a high school girl say about a boy, in a dreamy voice, 'He's so sarcastic!'"), from the perils of home repair to firsthand accounts of the soccer craziness of Brazil and the just plain crazy craziness of Vladimir Putin's Russia ("He stares at the camera with the expression of a man who relaxes by strangling small furry animals"), and a lot more besides. By the end, if you do not feel wiser, richer in knowledge, more attuned to the universe . . . we wouldn't be at all surprised. But you'll have had a lot to laugh about!From the Hardcover edition.
Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster): Life Lessons and Other Ravings from Dave Barry
by Dave BarryDuring the course of living (mumble, mumble) years, Dave Barry has learned much of wisdom,* (*actual wisdom not guaranteed) and he is eager to pass it on--to the next generation, the generation after that, and to those idiots who make driving to the grocery store in Florida a death-defying experience. In brilliant, brand-new, never-before-published pieces, Dave passes on home truths to his new grandson and to his daughter Sophie, who will be getting her learner's permit in 2015 ("So you're about to start driving! How exciting! I'm going to kill myself"). He explores the hometown of his youth, where the grown-ups were supposed to be uptight fifties conformists, but seemed to have a lot of un-Mad Men-like fun, unlike Dave's own Baby Boomer generation, which was supposed to be wild and crazy, but somehow turned into neurotic hover-parents. He dives into everything from the inanity of cable news and the benefits of Google Glass ("You will look like a douchebag") to the loneliness of high school nerds ("You will never hear a high school girl say about a boy, in a dreamy voice, 'He's so sarcastic!'"), from the perils of home repair to firsthand accounts of the soccer craziness of Brazil and the just plain crazy craziness of Vladimir Putin's Russia ("He stares at the camera with the expression of a man who relaxes by strangling small furry animals"), and a lot more besides. By the end, if you do not feel wiser, richer in knowledge, more attuned to the universe . . . we wouldn't be at all surprised. But you'll have had a lot to laugh about!From the Hardcover edition.
Live the Dream: A World War Ii Romance
by Claire LorrimerForced apart by the onset of World War II, a pair of young lovers struggles to survive and reunite in this &“engrossing and satisfying&” historical romance (Booklist). August, 1939. When it becomes clear that war is about to break out with Germany, seventeen-year-old twin sisters Dilys and Una Singleby are forced to leave their studies in Munich and return home to England. Heartbroken at being separated, Dilys and her Norwegian boyfriend, Kristoffer, vow to be reunited as soon as it&’s possible. As the months pass, a series of misunderstandings and misguided actions keep the lovers apart. When she discovers she&’s pregnant, Dilys, unable to contact Kristoffer, is driven to desperate measures to ensure that she can keep her baby and avoid bringing disgrace to her family. Kristoffer meanwhile joins the Resistance and faces dangerous times ahead. It seems as though the pair is destined never to meet again . . . but will true love find a way? &“Lorrimer knits a smoothly written . . . Tale that balances &‘five years of bitter war&’ with unstoppable love.&” —Booklist
Live Through This: A Mother's Memoir of Runaway Daughters and Reclaimed Love
by Debra GwartneyAn &“achingly beautiful&” memoir about a mother&’s mission to rescue her two teenage daughters from the streets and bring them back home (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). After a miserably failed marriage, Debra Gwartney moves with her four young daughters to Eugene, Oregon, for a new job and what she hopes will be a new life for herself and her family. But the two oldest, fourteen-year-old Amanda and thirteen-year-old Stephanie, blame their mother for what happened, and one day the two run off together—to the streets of their own city, then San Francisco, then nowhere to be found. The harrowing subculture of the American runaway, with its random violence, its dangerous street drugs, and its patchwork of hidden shelters, is captured with brilliant intensity in Live Through This as this panicked mother sets out to find her girls—examining her own mistakes and hoping against hope to bring them home and become a family again, united by forgiveness and love. &“For all the raw power of this true story and the fearless honesty of the voice telling it, what sticks out for me is the literary craft that shapes every sentence. Debra Gwartney has seen clear to the bottom of her experience, purged it of self-righteousness, and emerged with a stunningly humane and humbled awareness of life&’s troubles&” —Phillip Lopate
Liverpool Annie
by Maureen LeeA sweeping Liverpool saga following the fortunes of one woman from the 1940s to the 1990s, by the ever-popular, award-winning author.Annie Harrison has a difficult childhood, and she eventually goes to live in the Grand Hotel with a rich schoolfriend. Marriage follows and when her husband dies, she throws herself into providing for her children. Starting with a market stall, she discovers a talent for designing clothes that develops into a successful business.But there comes a time amid the success when Annie feel she can no longer go on. Then a chance meeting leads to events she has no control over, and at last she finds the happiness that has previously eluded her.
Liverpool Gems: Twin sisters chase their dreams…
by Anne BakerWhile in pursuit of independence and love, a young woman finds her family needs her more than ever. Liverpool Gems is a dramatic and warm-hearted Liverpool saga from Anne Baker, which is sure to appeal to fans of Katie Flynn and Lyn Andrews.It is 1935 and as Carrie Courtney watches her twin sister, Connie, marry the man of her dreams, Carrie longs to find a love of her own. Having lost their mother at an early age, the girls were brought up by their maiden aunts and, with Connie leaving home, Carrie is desperate to spread her wings.Using her skills as a bookkeeper, Carrie gets an exciting new job but her stunning beauty soon attracts the wrong kind of attention. And romance is the last thing on her mind when her beloved father finds himself caught up in an illegal jewellery business that threatens to destroy them all... What readers are saying about Liverpool Gems: 'Quite a page turner like most of Anne's books, she keeps the reader gripped from the first page, excellent writing''Anne Baker never fails to please her fans, loved this and highly recommend'