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Are We There Yet?
by Dan SantatCaldecott Medalist Dan Santat takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime! "Are we there yet?" Every parent has heard this classic kid question on a long car ride--and after reading this astonishingly inventive new book (that even turns upside down for several pages!), you'll never look at being bored the same way again. Let's face it: everyone knows that car rides can be boring. And when things get boring, time slows down. In this book, a boy feels time slowing down so much that it starts going backward--into the time of pirates! Of princesses! Of dinosaurs! The boy was just trying to get to his grandmother's birthday party, but instead he's traveling through Ancient Egypt and rubbing shoulders with Ben Franklin. When time flies, who knows where--or when--he'll end up.
Are We There Yet?
by Kathleen WestAmong fake Instagram pages, long-buried family secrets, and the horrors of middle school, one suburban mom searches to find herself in a heartfelt and thought-provoking novel from the author of Minor Dramas and Other Catastrophes. Alice Sullivan feels like she&’s finally found her groove in middle age, but it only takes one moment for her perfectly curated life to unravel. On the same day she learns her daughter is struggling in second grade, a call from her son&’s school accusing him of bullying throws Alice into a tailspin. When it comes to light that the incident is part of a new behavior pattern for her son, one complete with fake social media profiles with a lot of questionable content, Alice&’s social standing is quickly eroded to one of &“those moms&” who can&’t control her kids. Soon she&’s facing the very judgement she was all too happy to dole out when she thought no one was looking (or when she thought her house wasn&’t made of glass). Then her mother unloads a family secret she&’s kept for more than thirty years, and Alice&’s entire perception of herself is shattered. As her son&’s new reputation polarizes her friendships and her family buzzes with the ramification of her mother&’s choices, Alice realizes that she&’s been too focused on measuring her success and happiness by everyone else's standards. Now, with all her shortcomings laid bare, she&’ll have to figure out to whom to turn for help and decide who she really wants to be.
Are We There Yet?: Independent Reading Red 2 (Reading Champion #359)
by Katie WoolleyMatt is impatient to find out where he is going, but Mum and Dad want it to be a surprise ... the car journey feels like forever to Matt!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for the 4-5 year old beginner reader or those reading book band red.This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
Are You Alone on Purpose?
by Nancy WerlinHarry Roth is the bane of Alison shandling’s existence. He’s obnoxious and rude, and thinks nothing of taunting brainy Alison or making comments about her autistic twin brother. Alison tries to ignore him, but since she sees him at school and at synagogue, he’s hard to avoid. then Harry is injured in a diving accident and winds up in a wheelchair. Now Harry is vulnerable, too, and Alison finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. initially cautious, these unlikely companions begin to understand each other, and their relationship grows first into a friendship and then into something more. . . . .
Are You Blind
by Lilli NielsenThis book is used with the Active Learning approach. It is intended for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Dr. Nielsen has done an outstanding job with this book.
Are You Eating Candy without Me?
by Draga Jenny Malesevic"A book as sweet as the candy that fills its pages." - Kirkus ReviewsIn this delightfully illustrated picture book, readers explore the original FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) as four children imagine what wild, zany, and impossible adventures the adults in their lives must surely get up to when they are not with them.Four different children from three different families ponder what the adults in their lives do during the day. Are they jumping on trampolines? Are they eating cake and ice cream while riding birthday ponies? Are they eating candy with other adults? After a series of hilariously illustrated and wildly imaginative scenarios, readers learn an important lesson: The adults who love them think about them constantly and are most definitely, certainly, ABSOLUTELY . . . not eating candy without them. Or are they?
Are You Kidding Me?: 51 Things People Don't Tell You About Being Pregnant
by Haley GreeneYou may have heard of some of the "joys" of being pregnant, but you will be glad you didn't know everything after reading "Are You KIDing Me?" Here are 51, not so funny things that can happen during pregnancy, with a humorous spin. Whether you experience all 51 problems or none, in the end it is all worth it. Try to laugh when your body throws you for a loop and just remember to say, "Are You KIDing Me?"
Are You Living with a Narcissist?: How Narcissistic Men Impact Your Happiness, How to Identify Them, and How to Avoid Raising One
by Laurie HollmanWhat’s the difference between narcissism and normal love? In the current political and social climate, narcissistic tendencies are coming under more scrutiny, but there are so many nuances to navigate, and many women don't know how to identify or respond to narcissists when they meet them, especially if they happen to be in their own home. In Are You Living with a Narcissist?, psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, helps you identify the narcissists in your life and recognize the effect they have on your family and happiness—and what to do about it. This groundbreaking, thoroughly researched guide explores:the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder;the spectrum of healthy to pathological narcissism;how to raise a child so that he does not become a narcissist;how spouses of narcissists can live happy, healthy lives;the relationship between male narcissism and violence;the impact of culture on narcissism;and more!
Are You Nobody Too?
by Tina CaneAfter years of discomfort as the only Chinese student at her private middle school, Emily transfers to Chinatown's I.S. 23 for 8th Grade and ends up feeling more disconnected than ever. In this coming-of-age novel-in-verse, will Emily be able to find her way or will she lose herself completely?After a year of distance-learning, Emily Sofer finds her world turned upside down: she has to leave the only school she's ever known to attend a public school in Chinatown. For the first time, Emily isn't the only Chinese student around...but looking like everyone else doesn't mean that understanding them will be easy--especially with an intimidating group of cool girls Emily calls The Five.When Emily discovers that her adoptive parents have been keeping a secret, she feels even more uncertain about who she is. A chance discovery of Emily Dickinson's poetry helps her finally feel seen. . . but can the words of a writer from 200 years ago help her open up again, and find common ground with the Five?
Are You Seeing Me?
by Darren GrothTwins Justine and Perry have left their home in Australia and embarked on the road trip of a lifetime in the Pacific Northwest. <P><P> It's been a year since their dad lost his battle with cancer and Justine became the sole caregiver for her autistic brother, Perry. Now Perry has been accepted into an assisted-living residence in their hometown, Brisbane, Australia, but before he takes up residence, they're seeking to create the perfect memory. <P><P> For Perry, the trip is a glorious celebration of some of his favorite things: Ogopogo, Jackie Chan movies and earthquakes. For Justine, it's an opportunity to learn how to let go--of Perry, of her boyfriend, Marc--and to offer their mother the chance to atone for past wrongs. <P><P> But the instability that has shaped their lives will not subside, and the seismic event that Perry forewarned threatens to reduce their worlds to rubble...
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
by Lisa L. Ryan-HerndonARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? TEST YOUR SMARTS! Ready for a challenge? It's time to join the class of today's biggest TV show hit! Go behind the scenes with the producers and read about the making of a hit game show. Meet the classmates and the host, Jeff Foxworthy. Test your I.Q. with brain-bending Q&A's! Will you have to peek, copy, or hope one of the students will save you? Time to put your smarts to the test!
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: Special Edition
by Judy BlumeMargaret Simon, almost twelve, has just moved from New York City to the suburbs, and she's anxious to fit in with her new friends. When she's asked to join a secret club she jumps at the chance. But when the girls start talking about boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret starts to wonder if she's normal. There are some things about growing up that are hard for her to talk about, even with her friends. Lucky for Margaret, she's got someone else to confide in . . . someone who always listens.
Are You Thinking Again, Dear?: Includes Use Your Head, Dear; Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear; And The All-new Story Are You Thinking Again, Dear? (Dover Children's Classics)
by Aliki BrandenbergPoor Charles! He's going to be late for school again. Charles just can't keep his mind on what he's supposed to be doing. When he is having breakfast, he is thinking about Niagara Falls. When he is in math class, he is thinking about aeronautics. When he walks down a breezy street collecting seed pods, he is thinking about a new nose. Charles is always thinking about something else.When his teacher, Miss Crocky, sends him to the principal's office for disrupting the class again, kind Mr. Mickle suggests that Charles be less absent-minded and more present-minded. Charles sits down and thinks about it. It is not that Charles is naughty. But no matter how hard he tries, his thoughts wander. Nothing seems to help. That is, until his hero, Great Uncle Crocódila, pays the family a surprise visit. This is a new book about Charles, written and illustrated by Aliki—the third in a delightful series that follows the award-winning Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear and Use Your Head, Dear.
Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
by Belle PaytonAlex and Ava try to figure out if they can read each other's minds in the eighth book of the It Takes Two series!Alex and Ava's older brother Tommy always jokes that the twins can read each other's minds. While it's true that despite their differences Alex and Ava can usually tell what the other is thinking, that doesn't mean they're telepathic. But when the girls choose the same Halloween costume, buy Coach the same birthday present, and show up at school wearing the same outfit, they begin to wonder if Tommy might by right. Can Alex and Ava actually read each other's minds? And if so, how can they use this to their advantage?
Are You Turning into Your Dad?
by Joseph PiercyAre you... Unable to identify a single song on "popular" radio stations? Collecting pointless kitchen accessories like pasta machines and fondue sets? Pretty sure your kids are just humoring you? In other words, are you turning into your dad? Dads represent everything uncool, and when you were young and oh-so-hip you vowed never to become like yours. But as you grow older, have you noticed that warm slippers and coupons have become more and more appealing? Are You Turning into Your Dad? will help you determine whether or not you are actually turning into your dad (answer: probably) -- and whether the trappings of middle age are the ultimate in lame or rites of comfort that may be worth embracing.
Arian (The Cordwainers (The Cordwainers (The Cordwainers (The Cordwainers: 4): A heartbreaking and emotional Welsh saga you won’t be able to put down...
by Iris GowerPerfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful next instalment of the Cordwainers series from bestselling author Iris Gower.READERS ARE LOVING THE CORDWAINERS!"I have really enjoyed reading this whole series...I would recommend the reading of any of the books by this author." - 5 STARS"Loved these books [-] definitely recommend this series: once you start you will want to read them all" - 5 STARS"You finish one book and you just have to start the next one." - 5 STARS"The best book I've read in a long time..."-Reader review"A great read - hard to put down" - 5 STARS************************************************WILL SHE CHOOSE PRISON OR A LOVELESS MARRIAGE?Arian - spirited and unconventional - had always shocked the residents of World's End with her wild behaviour. As she begins to make a name for herself in the leather and shoe-making trade, she is overjoyed when the intriguing and charismatic Calvin Temple decides to back her. Yet this backing proves disastrous when her venture with a French company fails and it looks as though all their money will be lost.When Arian sets out for France in desperation to try to salvage their investment, she falls foul of the law and is given a grim alternative to prison - a loveless marriage with a man she despises.Will she ever be able to find fulfilment with the man she loves, or will she be forced to face a life sentence of unhappiness?Arian is the fourth title in Iris Gower's Cordwainers series. Have you read The Shoemaker's Daughter, The Oyster Catchers and Honey's Farm, the previous three titles?
Ariel Is My Babysitter (Little Golden Book)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezA Disney Princess makes the best babysitter! Children ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book, which tells a funny story about Princess Ariel, the Little Mermaid, taking care of a baby octopus.
Ariel's Crossing
by Bradford MorrowAriel Rankin seeks to locate and save her unknown father—a man deeply scarred by his secret and brutal role in the history of his countryIn the sequel to Bradford Morrow&’s heralded Trinity Fields,young New Yorker Ariel Rankin learns that her birth father is not the man who raised her but rather a soldier named Kip Calder who disappeared into the jungles of Laos during the Vietnam War. Hoping to preserve her otherwise happy life, she pushes the revelation out of her mind. But when Ariel finds herself confronting motherhood, she decides to pursue the parent she never knew—a dying man burdened by some of his country&’s most terrible secrets, who has returned home to New Mexico in search of redemption. Her quest will take her from the holy village of Chimayo to the highly restricted, pitiless deserts of the White Sands Proving Grounds as she goes straight to the heart of the American experience. Evoking the rugged beauty of the New Mexican landscape, Ariel&’s Crossing weaves social with magic realism while creating a moving portrait of that elusive thing we call home.
Arilla Sun Down
by Virginia HamiltonAn American Library Association Notable Book and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year:Twelve-year-old Arilla goes on a quest to discover who she is and where she fits into her family—and the world Arilla Adams is tired of being the moon to her older brother&’s sun. Sixteen-year-old Jack has rejected being part of an interracial family and identifies only with his Native American heritage. But Arilla, also part African American and part Native American, isn&’t so sure where she belongs. She knows there are people who care about her. Old James False Face tells her stories. Her mom, who&’s as beautiful as a queen, wants Arilla to learn to dance. And her classmate Angel Diovalad, the star of the girls&’ basketball team, tells her secrets about the boy she loves, whom she meets with on the sly. Arilla also has secrets: She sneaks out to the roller rink to practice figure skating. And she&’s afraid of horses. But she&’s about to discover her inner courage on a daring rescue mission that will transform her relationship with her family and earn her the name Arilla Sun Down.
Aristides' Convenient Wife
by Jacqueline BairdTo keep the fortune in the family, a tycoon seduces his nephew’s guardian in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller.Leon Aristides believes in money, power, and family. So when his sister dies, leaving a son, he acts quickly and ruthlessly. He finds the woman who has guardianship of his nephew and insists she marry him!Helen knows that Leon believes her to be a money-hungry, experienced woman of the world—until their wedding night reveals otherwise! But Helen wants more than an incredible lover . . . she wants a loving husband!Originally published in 2007.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: The multi-award-winning international bestseller
by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of Adam Silvera (They Both Die at the End), The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Call me by your Name. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison.Dante is a know-it-all who has a unique perspective on life. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they develop a special friendship – the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about the universe, themselves and the kind of people they want to be.This incredibly moving and powerful Printz Honor Book follows two teen boys learning to open themselves up to love, despite the world being against them. 'A tender, honest exploration of identity' – Publishers Weekly
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World: The highly anticipated sequel to the multi-award-winning international bestseller Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of John Green, Love, Simon and Call me by your Name. A love story like no other. In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys fell in love. Now they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence.Ari has spent all of high school hiding who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can&’t go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante – dreamy, witty Dante – who can get on Ari&’s nerves and fill him with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn&’t understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he&’ll have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World (Aristotle and Dante)
by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an achingly romantic, tender tale sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi. <p><p> In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can’t go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, dreamy, witty Dante, who can get on Ari’s nerves and fill him with desire all at once. <p><p> The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn’t understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he’ll have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.
Arizona Family Outdoor Adventure: An All-Ages Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Getting Outside (Southwest Adventure Series)
by Chels KnorrWhether you&’re planning your first family adventure or you&’re a seasoned pro, Arizona Family Outdoor Adventure is the definitive guide for families exploring the Grand Canyon State.Experienced writer and adventurer Chels Knorr takes us across Arizona—from the winding slot canyons of the north, past the iconic red rocks of Sedona, and down through the cacti-covered hillsides of the south, with locations for camping, hiking, biking, birding, and stargazing throughout the entire state. Organized geographically with maps, detailed descriptions, and beautiful photography, every activity is graded for difficulty, age-appropriateness, and interest so readers know which are right for their family. Approachable and inclusive, this book embraces the idea that Arizona outdoor adventures are for everyone.
Ark in the Park
by Wendy Orr Kerry MillardA heartwarming chapter book about the relationship between a little girl, an endearing old couple, and their very special pet store. Sophie lives in a tall, tall building that overlooks a large green park. In the middle of the park is the biggest, strangest, most wonderful pet shop in the world. Built like a ship, with tall glass sails stretching to the sky, the pet shop is called The Noahs' Ark. Every evening Sophie makes three secret wishes as she gazes at the ark in the park. She wishes for a pet, she wishes for cousins, and she wishes that she could visit The Noahs' Ark. Over at The Noahs' Ark, the owners of the pet shop, Mr. and Mrs. Noah, also make a secret wish--the same one every time. They wish that they had grandchildren. On a very special birthday, Sophie and the Noahs finally meet. In the days that follow, they all learn that wishes sometimes do come true.