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That Summer in Maine: A Novel
by Brianna Wolfson“Wolfson’s writing is superb.” —The Washington PostA novel about mothers and daughters, about taking chances, about exploding secrets and testing the boundaries of familyYears ago, during a certain summer in Maine, two young women, unaware of each other, met a charismatic man at a craft fair and each had a brief affair with him. For Jane it was a chance to bury her recent pain in raw passion and redirect her life. For Susie it was a fling that gave her troubled marriage a way forward.Now, sixteen years later, the family lives these women have made are suddenly upended when their teenage girls meet as strangers on social media. They concoct a plan to spend the summer in Maine with the man who is their biological father. Their determination puts them on a collision course with their mothers, who must finally meet and acknowledge their shared past and join forces as they risk losing their only daughters to a man they barely know.
That Thing about Bollywood
by Supriya KelkarBollywood takes over in this contemporary, magical middle grade novel about an Indian American girl whose world turns upside down when she involuntarily starts bursting into glamorous song-and-dance routines during everyday life. <P><P>You know how in Bollywood when people are in love, they sing and dance from the mountaintops? Eleven-year-old Sonali wonders if they do the same when they’re breaking up. The truth is, Sonali’s parents don’t get along, and it looks like they might be separating. Sonali’s little brother, Ronak, is not taking the news well, constantly crying. Sonali would never do that. <P><P>It’s embarrassing to let out so many feelings, to show the world how not okay you are. But then something strange happens, something magical, maybe. When Sonali gets upset during a field trip, she can’t bury her feelings like usual—instead, she suddenly bursts into a Bollywood song-and-dance routine about why she’s upset! The next morning, much to her dismay, Sonali’s reality has shifted. <P><P>Things seem brighter, almost too bright. Her parents have had Bollywood makeovers. Her friends are also breaking out into song and dance. And somehow, everyone is acting as if this is totally normal. Sonali knows something has gone wrong, and she suspects it has something to do with her own mismanaged emotions. Can she figure it out before it’s too late?
That Time I Joined the Circus
by J. J. HowardLexi Ryan just ran away to join the circus, but not on purpose.A music-obsessed, slightly snarky New York City girl, Lexi is on her own. After making a huge mistake--and facing a terrible tragedy--Lexi has no choice but to track down her long-absent mother. Rumor has it that Lexi's mom is somewhere in Florida with a traveling circus.When Lexi arrives at her new three-ring reality, her mom isn't there . . . but her destiny might be. Surrounded by tigers, elephants, and trapeze artists, Lexi finds some surprising friends and an even more surprising chance at true love. She also lucks into a spot as the circus's fortune teller, reading tarot cards and making predictions.But then Lexi's ex-best friend from home shows up, and suddenly it's Lexi's own future that's thrown into question.With humor, wisdom, and a dazzlingly fresh voice, this debut reminds us of the magic of circus tents, city lights, first kisses, and the importance of an excellent playlist.
That Time I Loved You: A Novel In Stories
by Carrianne LeungIn this exquisite American debut, Carrianne Leung evokes the legacies of Cheever and Munro with a haunting depiction of 1970s suburbia. In her “compact gem of a collection” (Globe & Mail), Carrianne Leung enlivens a singular group of characters sharing a shiny new subdivision in 1970s Toronto. Marilyn greets new neighbors with fresh-baked cookies before she starts stealing from them. Stay-at-home-wife Francesca believes passion is just one yard away, only in the arms of another man. And Darren doesn’t understand why his mother insists he keep his head down, even though he gets good grades like his white friends. When a series of inexplicable suicides begin to haunt their community, no one is more fascinated by the terrible phenomenon than young June. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, she sits hawk-eyed at the center, bearing witness to the truth behind pulled curtains: the affairs, the racism, the hidden abuses. Leung bursts onto the American literary stage with prose remarkably attuned to the tenuous, and perhaps deceptive, idea of happiness among these picket-fenced lives.
That Was Then...: Kim #4) (Diary of a Teenage Girl #16)
by Melody CarlsonThis Is Now It's Kim's senior year and, while everyone's looking forward to graduation, she's got so much going on she can barely make it through the day. Natalie, pregnant with Benjamin O'Conner's baby, believes it's God's will for them to marry, and Ben sees it as his Christian responsibility to do so. Major red flag? He doesn't love her. Then-surprise! Kim's birth mother in Korea sends her an intriguing letter, making Kim question her reluctance to get to know another "mom." And what about Maya? Is God calling Kim and her father to open their hearts and home to Kim's biracial cousin whose mother was just sentenced to five years in state prison? Kim has been through so much already, but that was then ... Does she have enough faith for now? Saturday, November 11 I've talked to Nat twice this week. But only on the phone. Both times she just glossed over what happened last weekend. She told me everything was "fine." But without any details. It was the kind of reassurance that isn't reassuring at all. I know she's covering something up. That was then...Kim Peterson has had a lot going on the past few years: writing a teen advice column, finding a new faith, dating and breaking up for the first time, losing her mom to cancer...Kim has learned to turn it all over to God day by day, relying on Him like she never has before. Now Kim's best friend, Nat, is pregnant and soon to be married to Ben O'Conner, Caitlin's younger brother. Nat is starry-eyed, believing that once she and Ben are married, God will bless them and everything will work out because they're doing the right thing. Kim's not so sure. Is marriage the only solution for two seventeen-year-olds with a baby on the way? Why won't they consider adoption? Kim knows about that firsthand-and is about to find out even more... Reader's guide included Story Behind the Book"In book four, Kim's life is still shadowed by the loss of her mother, but her faith is deepening. My best friend lost her mother to cancer in high school, and I was very involved in counseling, encouraging, and praying with my friend as she worked through her grief. That experience helped me write Kim's story from an insider's perspective." - Melody CarlsonFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
That'll be the Day (A Champion Street Market Saga)
by Freda LightfootIn this gripping saga set around a flower stall in 1950s Manchester, a new romance gives a young gossip something to talk about. Working on their busy flower stall in Champion Street Market, Lynda and her mother, Betty, have lots of opportunities to observe their customers and speculate about their lives. Sam regularly buys bouquets for his wife, Judy, so why does she always look so worn out and miserable? Then there&’s Leo, who comes every week for flowers for his mother, but has never bought so much as a rosebud for his elegant wife. As for Lynda&’s father, he ran off long ago, so is it any wonder that she has such a low opinion of men? But could all that really be about to change? Perfect for fans of Pam Howes and Nadine Dorries.&“You can&’t put a price on Freda Lightfoot&’s stories from Manchester&’s 1950s Champion Street Market. They bubble with enough life and color to brighten up the dreariest day and they have characters you can easily take to your heart.&” —The Northern Echo
That's Me Loving You
by Amy Krouse RosenthalFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More comes a book that promises continuous love in the traditon of the classic The Runaway Bunny. A heartwarming story that will comfort kids with separation anxiety about going back to school! Wherever you are, Wherever you go, Always remember And always know. . . That feeling you always have in your heart? That's me loving you. Amy Krouse Rosenthal captures parents&’ desire to be ever-present in this simple and touching poem offering reassurance of their love. Signs of affection can be found in the natural world around us—from a soft breeze to a shimmering star. Makes the perfect gift for fans of Emily Winfield Martin's The Wonderful Things You Will Be and those looking for something new to add to their shelves next to the classic The Runaway Bunny. "Combine this with a kissing hand, and children will be ready to set off on their own to explore the world, safe in the knowledge that they are loved." —Kirkus Reviews
That's Me Loving You
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Teagan WhiteFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller I Wish You More comes a book that promises continuous love and makes the perfect gift for fans of Emily Winfield Martin's The Wonderful Things You Will Be and those looking for something new to add to their shelves next to the classic The Runaway Bunny. Wherever you are, Wherever you go, Always remember And always know. . . That feeling you always have in your heart? That's me loving you. Amy Krouse Rosenthal captures parents' desire to be ever-present in this simple and touching poem offering reassurance of their love. Signs of affection can be found in the natural world around us--from a soft breeze to a shimmering star. "Combine this with a kissing hand, and children will be ready to set off on their own to explore the world, safe in the knowledge that they are loved. " --Kirkus Reviews
That's My Sweater!
by Jessika von InnerebnerAn outrageously funny sibling rivalry story with a hand-me-down twistOlivia loves her favorite sweater. I mean, she really really loves it. So when her mom decides it's time to hand it down to Olivia's baby brother, Olivia vows that she will not rest until she and her beloved sweater are reunited. In her riotously funny new picture book, Kevin the Unicorn creator Jessika von Innerebner puts an oh-so-satisfying spin on an age-old conflict that is bound to delight siblings of all stripes.
That's My Truck!: A Good Inside Story About Hitting
by Dr. Becky KennedyAn Instant New York Times Bestseller!An Instant USA Today Bestseller!As seen on CBS Mornings, Good Morning America, and TODAY!In her highly anticipated debut picture book, That's My Truck! A Good Inside Story About Hitting, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Becky tackles one of the most common parenting challenges head-on.When Charlie walks into the playroom, his little sister, Pia, is playing with his truck . . . not just any truck, his favorite truck.Charlie’s feelings completely overwhelm him, taking over his whole body, and before he knows it, he hits his sister—hard.This engaging story not only offers parents valuable insights and strategies to address a problem behavior like hitting, but also helps children separate their behavior from identity and cope with big feelings.Includes the Good Inside guide to hitting with actionable tips and scripts for a parent or caregiver to connect with their child.
That's Not Fair
by Shinsuke YoshitakeBeing a kid in an adult’s world can be a challenge, especially when so many things seem unfair!Why can’t a kid eat cookies right before bed? Why do adults get to stay up late while kids have to go to bed early? And why do adults say, "Not right now!" right when kids want to play?! In this humorous picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (The Boring Book, There Must Be More Than That!), one very patient father offers increasingly imaginative explanations for his kid’s complaints. The result? A more-than-fair, laugh-out-loud reading experience for all!SHINSUKE YOSHITAKE IS A RISING STAR: Fall 2019's THE BORING BOOK has met with critical acclaim, from its Kirkus starred review to its selection as an Amazon Best Book of the Month and a coveted New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. Similarly, fall 2020’s THERE MUST BE MORE THAN THAT! was selected as both a Kirkus and New York Times Notable Book of the Year. ENCOURAGES CREATIVE THINKING: Kids have been asking "why" since the beginning of time, and this book capitalizes on that natural curiosity in a clever, compelling way. Wildly imaginative scenarios will inspire little readers to ask questions and dream up their own elaborate explanations for the silliness in their lives, sparking conversation, connection, and out-of-the-box thinking. AGE-APPROPRIATE HUMOR: A strong voice will resonate with the intended audience, and the quirky, thought-provoking scenarios are fodder for laugh-out-loud moments. STELLAR READ-ALOUD: Smart, comedic pacing, increasingly imaginative scenarios, and a compelling voice add up to reader (and parent) satisfaction. IDEAL FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With comic-esque style, unique narrative approach, fast-pace, and edgy tone, this book packs lots of reluctant reader appeal.Perfect for:Fans of award-winning author-illustrator Shinsuke YoshitakeParents seeking a humorous picture book about growing upParents, grandparents, and caregivers
That's Not Hay in My Hair
by Juliette TurnerNew York City life had crammed sidewalks, gasoline-filled puddles, and angry taxi drivers, but Juliette enjoyed the towering sky-scrapers, the half-block walk to school, and the restaurant smells wafting into her bedroom. She had never cared for a horse, let alone a long-horn, when her mother announced their imminent move to a 300 acre ranch in Texas, where they would be caring for three horses, five dogs, twenty-five longhorns, and a cat…all by themselves. Juliette couldn’t help feeling excited, even though she’d have to climb a hill to get a bar of cell-phone service. Soon she was running from bats and snakes, rescuing a calf from a twenty-foot ditch, medicating ponies, and having adventures so crazy it’s hard to believe they’re for real—but it all did, exactly how it’s written. Get ready for side-splitting laughs, heart-wrenching tears, and surprising life lessons learned down on the farm and shared by fourteen-year-old Juliette Turner.
That's Not the Monster We Ordered
by Terry Jones Richard Fairgray Tara BlackThe day the Turner family gets their very own monster is a momentous event in the neighborhood. Everyone gathers for the occasion. The monster can roar louder than a lion, leap down the stairs better than any Slinky, and eat grass so no one needs to mow. Based on the Turners’ experience, investing in a monster seems like a great idea!Except, the monster that shows up isn’t the monster they ordered at all. Their monster likes to pull pranks and paint murals, and when he eats grass, he gets gas! He isn’t a good baker and he smells! Will the family return their defective monster? Or will the monster find a way to win their love?That’s Not the Monster We Ordered is a fun twist on household pets but full of enough silly antics to warrant rereads. As in Gorillas in Our Midst and My Grandpa Is a Dinosaur, Fairgray and Jones have blended imagination into the real world, creating an entertaining story everyone will enjoy.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
That's Not Your Mommy Anymore: A Zombie Tale
by Matt MogkA twisted children&’s book parody that teaches kids what to do if mommy suddenly joins the legion of the undead. In the ongoing effort to warn an unprepared world of the rising danger from zombie attacks, one vulnerable group has been left out—small children. That's Not Your Mommy Anymore offers social workers, counselors, and educators a helpful new tool to communicate with hard-to-reach at-risk youth. This inviting and entertaining story helps early readers understand for themselves that a mom who has fresh brain casserole in the oven instead of her usual meatloaf is probably not their mommy anymore . . . This utterly twisted and incredibly funny take on the classic children&’s book genre tells an entertaining story in rhyming text even as it teaches other telltale signs that mom has been bitten by a zombie! Rabid zombie fans will be highly entertained by this hilarious parody that adult readers are sure to love as much as the real children books they enjoyed as kids.Praise for That&’s Not Your Mommy Anymore &“Younger kids might be a little frightened by the idea of a formerly loving mother who now wants to dine on human flesh, but older kids and grown ups will get a kick out of this tale.&” —GeekDad, Wired.com
That's Papa's Way
by Kate BanksPapa casts his line out into the water. I drop my line plumb with the edge of the boat. And we wait . . . It's early morning. The sun is rising like a big yellow balloon, and the water on the lake is still. It's the perfect time to catch fish. And for one little girl, it's also the perfect opportunity to spend time with her papa--watching how he plucks worms from the soil with his fingers, listening as he whistles with the swaying of the boat, and laughing as he quacks at the passing ducks. That, she knows, is Papa's way. The little girl has her way, too. And, as readers will discover, it's not always like Papa's. But that doesn't keep them from spending a glorious day together in this tender telling of a parent-child outing, which ends with a triumphant trip home and a feast for the whole family.
That's What Friends Aren't For (Dear Dumb Diary #9)
by Jim BentonDear Dumb Diary, So now I'm friends with Angeline. This is an Automatic Friendship, and I have to just accept it and make the best of things. See, if I objected, then Aunt Carol might divorce Angeline's uncle, sending both of them tumbling into a deep pit of depression for the rest of their lives, and Angeline could wind up feeling so guilty that she would have to go be locked up in an old dirty insane asylum for years and years, and Stinker's puppies would grow up not knowing both their parents- and I couldn't live with myself for doing something like that to a puppy.
That's What Grandpas Are For
by Harriet ZiefertFive grandchildren share what they think grandpas are for. Then grandpa takes a turn sharing what grandchildren are for.
The Art of Parenting: Coaching techniques for raising our children
by Alejandra LlamasThe art of parenting places the responsibility of raising healthy, safe, creative kids with you, empathetic with their needs and those of others.If you are able to see the grandeur of their spirits, and become true companion, soul to soul, you will take the great first step towards building a sane relationship with them.Where do we end up when we scold? How many times have we sat with our kids to truly listen to them, to be curious about the life they are living, without imposing ourselves? How is our body language like and how do we appear in front of them? Alejandra Llamas asks these and many other questions, to reflect upon our stance as parents and to develop new tools to become parents who nurture.The purpose is: to become parents-guides and teachers of our children, but also to become their students, to be able to learn what we have come to teach. This book, in short, can be a great gift so youand your children can learn new ways to be.
The Art of Parenting: Coaching techniques for raising our children
by Alejandra LlamasAs parents, we are companions of these souls; our responsibility is to know them, walk with them for the extent of their lives. The art of parenting places the responsibility of raising healthy, safe, creative kids with you, empathetic with their needs and those of others. If you are able to see the grandeur of their spirits, and become true companion, soul to soul, you will take the great first step towards building a sane relationship with them. Where do we end up when we scold? How many times have we sat with our kids to truly listen to them, to be curious about the life they are living, without imposing ourselves? How is our body language like and how do we appear in front of them? Alejandra Llamas asks these and many other questions, to reflect upon our stance as parents and to develop new tools to become parents who nurture. The purpose is: to become parents-guides and teachers of our children, but also to become their students, to be able to learn what we have come to teach. This book, in short, can be a great gift so you and your children can learn new ways to be.
the average american marriage
by Chad KultgenIn the beginning, there was The Average American Male. Maxim called it "pure filth. " Even Penthouse called it "appalling. " The New York Times called it "the literary love child of Neil LaBute, Judy Blume, and Eminem. " Now, Chad Kultgen's unforgettable antihero is back—this time as a married man. I can feel something hot twisting and burning in the pit of my stomach. For a fleeting moment I think back to a time when I was with Casey, my girlfriend before Alyna. . . . I tried to initiate something by grabbing her tit and kissing her when we walked through her front door. She turned to me and said something about how our relationship didn't always have to be about sex. I remember how much I wanted to smash something when she said that, how much I wanted to scream in her face that our relationship was only about sex. . . . Relationships between men and women are only about sex. The rest of the sh*t is incidental. Welcome back.
The Boxcar Children & Los chicos del vagón de carga
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather. Los cuatro hermanos Alden comienzan su aventura haciéndose una casa en un vagón de carga abandonado. Su objetivo es permanecer juntos y en el proceso encuentran a su abuelo. Desde su debut hace más de medio siglo, Los chicos del vagón de carga (The Boxcar Children Mysteries) ha sido una de las series infantiles más populares y apreciadas de todos los tiempos.
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CHILDRENS
by B. Robert FeldmanDetails the major types of allergic conditions that plague children and explains how parents can best communicate with their child's physicians in monitoring the child's ailment to relieve symptoms. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc. , Portland, Or.
The Crazy Haacks y el compás del universo (Serie The Crazy Haacks #Volumen 9)
by The Crazy HaacksEl noveno volumen de la serie de libros de los hermanos más locos de YouTube: ¡The Crazy Haacks! ¡HOLA, LOCOS! Los hermanos más CRAZY hemos vivido MILLONES de locuras con Klaus y Hannah, pero esta es la MISIÓN MÁS LOCA de todas: ¡tenemos que restaurar el ORDEN del UNIVERSO! El problema es que nosotros no somos muy ordenados… ¡y menos convertidos en ABEJAS! ¿Estáis preparados? Nos esperan mil aventuras alucinantes, desastres descabellados y ¡muchísimas risas!
The Crazy Haacks y el enigma del cuadro (Serie The Crazy Haacks #Volumen 4)
by The Crazy HaacksEl cuarto volumen de la serie de libros de los hermanos más locos de YouTube: ¡The Crazy Haacks! Después de vivir las aventuras más increíbles a través del tiempo, esta vez los hermanos Haack tendrán que viajar a la Roma de hace siglos para hablar con el mismísimo Da Vinci, ¡el influencer del renacimiento! Daniela la ha liado en un examen de ARTE afirmando que la sonrisa de La Mona Lisa es... ¡RELUCIENTE y llena de dientes! Ahora tendrán que convencer al pintor para que la cambie o le caerá un buen suspenso... Lo malo es que no saben absolutamente nada de italiano. Bueno sí: ¡PIZZA y GELATO! ¿Conseguirán dar con el famoso Leonardo? ¡Prepárate para esta nueva aventura!
The Crazy Haacks y el enigma del cuadro (The Crazy Haacks #Volumen 4)
by The Crazy HaacksEl cuarto volumen de la serie de libros de los hermanos más locos de YouTube: ¡The Crazy Haacks! Después de vivir las aventuras más increíbles a través del tiempo, esta vez los hermanos Haack tendrán que viajar a la Roma de hace siglos para hablar con el mismísimo Da Vinci, ¡el influencer del renacimiento! Daniela la ha liado en un examen de ARTE afirmando que la sonrisa de La Mona Lisa es... ¡RELUCIENTE y llena de dientes! Ahora tendrán que convencer al pintor para que la cambie o le caerá un buen suspenso... Lo malo es que no saben absolutamente nada de italiano. Bueno sí: ¡PIZZA y GELATO! ¿Conseguirán dar con el famoso Leonardo? ¡Prepárate para esta nueva aventura!