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Where Are You From?
by Yamile Saied MéndezThis resonant and award-winning picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom—a book to share, in the spirit of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo.When a girl is asked where she’s from—where she’s really from—none of her answers seems to be the right one.Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn’t give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one. Where am I from?You’re from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep....With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong.2019 Nerdies Fiction Picture Book Award Winner | Silver Medalist for Bank Street College of Education’s Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year | Named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019 |A Mighty Girl’s 2019 Book of the Year | Named one of New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2019 "Lyrical language and luminous illustrations. An ideal vehicle for readers to ponder and discuss their own identities." —Kirkus (starred review)"An enchanted, hand-in-hand odyssey [and] opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the many, many backgrounds, roots, histories, of those who live in these United States." —Shelf Awareness (starred review)"A much-needed title that is a first purchase for libraries and classrooms." —School Library Journal"This touching book addresses a ubiquitous question for children of color, and in the end, the closeness between the girl and Abuelo shows that no matter the questions, she knows exactly where she’s from." —Booklist"Although the book begins as a gentle riposte to narrow cultural and ethnic categorizations, its conclusion reaches out to all readers, evoking both heritage and the human family." —Publishers WeeklyA Spanish-language edition, ¿De dónde eres?, is also available.
Where Dani Goes, Happy Follows (My Happy Life #6)
by Rose LagercrantzWhat do you do if your best friend lives in another city and the adults can't keep their promises about when you'll see her? You have to sort it out for yourself! Dani's father is away and Dani is staying with her grandparents. When she is invited to Ella's party, she thinks of the world's best gift for the world's best friend: she, Dani, will be the present! Her grandmother agrees—if she's brave enough to take the train alone. So Dani sets out on a journey all by herself.
Where Did I Come From?: An Illustrated Children's Book on Human Sexuality
by Peter MayleFor more than twenty years, Where Did I Come From? has helped parents explain the facts of life to their curious children. Millions of children have enjoyed the humor and honesty in this book, while learning how babies are really made.Peter Mayle and Arthur Robins are also the bestselling team responsible for What's Happening to Me? a guide to puberty.
Where Did You Come from, Baby Dear?
by George MacDonaldA perfect baby shower gift from a bestselling and beloved artist known for capturing the special moments of family life.Where did you get those eyes so blue? What makes the light in them sparkle and spin? What makes your forehead so smooth and high?The questions new parents ask as they look in amazement on their just-born child are celebrated and fancifully answered in this inspirational poem, brought for the first time to picture-book life. George MacDonald's lovely ode to newborn babies is beautifully animated in soft colored pencil by a treasure of the children's book world, Jane Dyer. Feauturing a diverse cast of newborns, this classic, moving, and lightly spiritual poem marvels at the miracle of new life.
Where Do Giggles Come From? (Little Golden Book)
by Diane E. Muldrow Anne KennedyThis playful rhyming Little Golden Book asks, "Where do giggles come from?" It's a celebration of families and laughter and children will delight in watching piglets, bear cubs, bunnies, and more baby animals frolicking joyfully with their families. Charming pastel illustrations show little ones laughing and giggling while playing peek-a-boo, hula-hoop, hide-n-seek, and other games.
Where Do I Go?: A Yada Yada House of Hope Novel (The Yada Yada House of Hope Novels #1)
by Neta JacksonSometimes you find hope in the last place you look.Gabrielle Fairbanks has nearly lost touch with the carefree, spirited young woman she was shen she married her husband sixteen years ago. But when the couple moves to Chicago to accommodate Philip's ambition, Gabby longs for the chance to find real purpose in her own life.A chance encounter with a homeless woman suddenly opens a dooor she never expected. The women of Manna House Women's Shelter need a Program Director--and she has the right credentials. Gabby's in her element, feeling God's call on her life at last, even though Philip doesn't like the changes he sees in her. But she never anticipated his ultimatum: quit your job at the shelter or risk divorce and losing custody of our sons.In this moment, Gabby's entire foundation shifts. She must find refuge, as in the song they sing at Sunday worship: "Where do I go when there's no one else to turn to . . . I go to the Rock I know that's able, I go to the Rock."For everyone who loves the best-selling Yada Yada Prayer Group novels comes a brand new series sprinkled with familiar faces and places from the Yada Yada world. It's the perfect novel to start with--or to meet friends from past Yada stories.
Where Do I Go From Here?: A hilarious and moving new novel for fans of Lucy Vine and Mhairi McFarlane!
by India RiggLife was telling her no. Now it's time to say yes. Seffy's ripping up the to-do list she's lived by her whole adult life. The world is telling her she needs to find a husband, get a promotion, and start a family. Her social media is wall-to-wall engagement and new baby pictures, but none of them are hers - and she's tired of trying.But don't feel sorry for Seffy. She's booked a one-way plane ticket and it's finally time to put herself first. With a new to-do list, she plans to join the mile-high club, meet a hot stranger and try magic mushrooms - all before she's thirty.With the whole world at her feet, where does she go from here?***PRAISE FOR INDIA RIGG'A triumph!' Abigail Mann'All kinds of wonderful' Sarah Bonner'Moves you to tears and makes you laugh' Chloe Timms'Painfully relatable' Amy LavelleReaders LOVE India Rigg!'Heartwrenching and heartwarming' ***** Reader Review'Moves you to tears and makes you laugh' ***** Reader Review'Such a great story!' ***** Reader Review'Hilariously funny' ***** Reader Review'Broke my heart and pieced it back together' ***** Reader Review
Where Do I Start?: How to navigate the emotional journey of autism parenting
by Kate Laine-TonerRecognising that your child is autistic is a pivotal moment for parents and carers. While it can lead to positives in terms of understanding behaviour and accessing support, the diagnostic process itself can be a huge source of anxiety, stress, guilt and worry.But it's going to be ok - because right here you have the ultimate guidebook to navigating the emotions and challenges that these early stages present.From weathering the initial impact of a potential diagnosis, to self-care strategies and finding new parameters for success, reading this book is like being taken by the hand and shown how to look after your own mental health while supporting your child. Each chapter is full of guidance from someone who's been where you are now, and tells you what you really need to know so you can journey from panic and uncertainty to confidence, acceptance and strength.
Where Do Kisses Come From? (Little Golden Book)
by Maria FlemingShow your little ones what makes them so kissable with this adorable Little Golden Book. There are so many kinds of kisses, little one. I-missed-you kisses . . . thank-you kisses . . . feel-better kisses . . . and kisses just because. This delightful picture book is an ode to the strongest of bonds--the love from a parent. Where Do Kisses Come From? is illustrated with family scenes of cuter-than-cute animals expressing their love for their little ones. Makes a terrific read-aloud treat on Valentine's Day or any day!
Where Do You Go, Birdy Jones?
by Joanna NadinFrom the author of JOE ALL ALONE - a BAFTA winning and Emmy nominated CBBC series.A story about finding yourself when everything changes and believing that love never runs out. Perfect for fans of A Boy called Hope and Jacqueline Wilson.Eleven-year-old Birdy Jones is all alone. She doesn't belong at school, at home, or even with her dad anymore. The only place she feels like herself is at her grandpa's pigeon loft, where the familiar warmth and birdsong block out the world. It's also where she meets Dogger - her only friend and the one person who really seems to know where she's coming from.Birdy used to be happy, when it was just her and Dad, but now she has a stepmum, a little sister, and another baby on the way. Worse, her growing family needs to move house, but Birdy doesn't believe there'll ever be enough room for her in Dad's busy life - and she can't leave Grandpa and the pigeons. She won't.Birdy dreams of a different family and future, and with Dogger's help she decides to find one - even if it means running away from everything she's ever known. But sometimes you need to fly away to find your way home again . . .
Where Does My Shadow Sleep?: A Parent's Guide to Exploring Science with Children's Books
by Sally AndersonUse your child’s favorite books to explore and investigate the world of science!Young children are investigators by nature, just like scientists. They question our world, asking Why? How? When? and What if? They are curious about our climate and the creatures that occupy our Earth. They make predictions and use materials and tools in creative, new ways. They even problem solve and experiment as they process new ideas.With the help of the stories and activities in Where Does My Shadow Sleep? take the time to watch, wonder, ask questions, talk about, and explore the world of science with your child. Use favorite children’s books to investigate animals and insects, learn how plants grow and change, and discover how shadows grow and shrink.With four chapters that cover a multitude of themes, it’s never been easier to deepen your child’s understanding of important science and reading concepts at the same time!
Where Has Mummy Gone?: A young girl and a mother who no longer knows her
by Cathy Glass<p>The true story of Melody, aged 8, the last of five siblings to be taken from her drug dependent single mother and brought into care. <p>When Cathy is told about Melody’s terrible childhood, she is sure she’s heard it all before. But it isn’t long before she feels there is more going on than she or the social services are aware of. Although Melody is angry at having to leave her mother, as many children coming into care are, she also worries about her obsessively – far more than is usual. Amanda, Melody’s mother, is also angry and takes it out on Cathy at contact, which again is something Cathy has experienced before. Yet there is a lost and vulnerable look about Amanda, and Cathy starts to see why Melody worries about her and feels she needs looking after. <p>When Amanda misses contact, it is assumed she has forgotten, but nothing could have been further from the truth…</p>
Where Have All the Flowers Gone? The Diary of Molly MacKenzie Flaherty (Dear America)
by Ellen Emerson WhiteIn 1968 Massachusetts, after her brother Patrick goes to fight in Vietnam, fifteen-year-old Molly records in her diary how she misses her brother, volunteers at a Veterans' Administration Hospital, and tries to make sense of the Vietnam War and tumultuous events in the United States. Includes historical notes.
Where Hope Begins
by Catherine WestSometimes we’re allowed to glimpse the beauty within the brokenness . . .Savannah Barrington has always found solace at her parents’ lake house in the Berkshires, and it’s the place that she runs to when her husband of over twenty years leaves her. Though her world is shaken, and the future uncertain, she finds hope through an old woman’s wisdom, a little girl’s laughter, and a man who’s willing to risk his own heart to prove to Savannah that she is worthy of love.But soon Savannah is given a challenge she can’t run away from: Forgiving the unforgivable. Amidst the ancient gardens and musty bookstores of the small town she’s sought refuge in, she must reconcile with the grief that haunts her, the God pursuing her, and the wounds of the past that might be healed after all.Where Hope Begins is the story of grace in the midst of brokenness, pointing us to the miracles that await when we look beyond our own expectations.
Where I Belong
by Mary Downing HahnNo one is kind to sixth-grader Brendan Doyle: his foster mother, his teachers, his classmates, and especially the thugs who bully him. He takes refuge in books, drawing, carving, and daydreaming. When Brendan stumbles upon an old man near his tree house in the Virginia woods, he is quick to believe that this is the magical Green Man, guardian spirit of the forest. Brendan's need to immerse himself in his fantasy world becomes more acute, until he meets a girl with secrets of her own who may just keep his feet on the ground.
Where I Left Her: A Novel
by Amber Garza"In this high-tension domestic drama, nothing is as it seems. Don&’t look away, you won&’t want to miss a thing!&” —J.T. Ellison, USA TODAY bestselling author of Her Dark Lies"Garza establishes herself once again as a master of domestic suspense . . . a pitch-perfect thriller.&” —Mindy Mejia, bestselling author of Everything You Want Me To BeFrom the author of When I Was You comes a spine-tingling new thriller about a mother&’s worst nightmare come true, when her teenage daughter goes to a sleepover and doesn&’t come back.Whitney had some misgivings when she dropped her increasingly moody teenage daughter, Amelia, off at Lauren&’s house. She&’d never met the parents, and usually she&’d go in, but Amelia clearly wasn&’t going to let something so humiliating happen, so instead Whitney waved to her daughter before pulling away from the little house with the roses in front.But when she goes back the next day, an elderly couple answers the door—Amelia and Lauren aren&’t there, and this couple swears they never were, that she&’s at the wrong house. As Whitney searches for Amelia, she uncovers a trail of lies her daughter has told her—from the Finsta account to rumors of a secret relationship. Does she really even know this girl she&’s raised? And Amelia&’s not the only one with secrets. Could Whitney&’s own demons have something to do with her daughter&’s disappearance, and can Whitney find her before it&’s too late?
Where I Lost Her
by T. Greenwood"Spellbinding. I loved everything about Where I Lost Her."--Mary Kubica, bestselling author of The Good GirlIn her page-turning new novel, T. Greenwood follows one woman's journey through heartbreak and loss to courage and resolve, as she searches for the truth about a missing child. Eight years ago, Tess and Jake were considered a power couple of the New York publishing world--happy, in love, planning a family. Failed fertility treatments and a heartbreaking attempt at adoption have fractured their marriage and left Tess edgy and adrift. A visit to friends in rural Vermont throws Tess's world into further chaos when she sees a young, half-dressed child in the middle of the road, who then runs into the woods like a frightened deer. The entire town begins searching for the little girl. But there are no sightings, no other witnesses, no reports of missing children. As local police and Jake point out, Tess's imagination has played her false before. And yet Tess is compelled to keep looking, not only to save the little girl she can't forget but to salvage her broken heart as well. Blending her trademark lyrical prose with a superbly crafted and suspenseful narrative, Where I Lost Her is a gripping, haunting novel from a remarkable storyteller.
Where I Want to Be
by Adele GriffinAs children, sisters Jane and Lily were inseparable. But as Lily grew up, older sister Jane wanted to forever stay in the makebelieve worlds they had created when they were young. For Jane, the line between fantasy and reality had always been blurred. Then tragedy strikes, and Lily is forced to take on the role of the big sister. But will she be able to carry on and live her life in real time when Jane is forever stuck in a world that is different from reality? With two voices and a haunting narrative, Adele Griffin tells a tale of two sisters whose bond is so strong that it ties them together even after death.
Where I'd Like To Be
by Frances O'Roark DowellA ghost saved twelve-year-old Maddie’s life when she was an infant, her Granny Lane claims, so Maddie must always remember that she is special. But it’s hard to feel special when you’ve spent your life shuffled from one foster home to another. And now that she’s at the East Tennessee Children’s Home, Maddie feels even less special. She longs for a place to call home. She even has a “book of houses” in which she glues pictures of places she’d like to live. Then one day, a new girl, Murphy, shows up at the Home armed with tales about exotic travels, being able to fly, and boys who recite poetry to wild horses. When Murphy offers Maddie something she has never had before, Maddie begins to wonder if she has finally found someone who feels like home.
Where is it Safe to Play? (Rigby PM Plus Blue (Levels 9-11), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q #Red (Levels 3-5))
by Bill ThomasFamilies with children walk and play inside and outside in safe places.
Where is the Poky Little Puppy? (Little Golden Book)
by Janette Sebring Lowrey Gustaf TenggrenFinally back in print, the only Poky Little Puppy sequel by Poky's original creators! From the Little Golden Book archive comes a sequel to The Poky Little Puppy, by the author and illustrator who created the original story. . . and the bestselling picture book of all time! In this adventure, Poky's thrilled to discover a wonderful old rubber boot--but what will he do when it goes missing?
Where Jasmine Blooms: A Novel
by Holly S. WarahTo the Mansours, an Arab American family living in Seattle, love knows no borders. But despite our best efforts, sometimes love-and family-are foreign to us . . .American-born Margaret Mansour wants nothing more than to rekindle the struggling twenty-year marriage to her Palestinian husband, Ahmed-but not if it means uprooting their home and children in America and moving halfway across the world.Young and ambitious Alison Mansour has a degree in Near East Studies, but her American education and Syrian background are of no use when her new marriage begins to crumble under the weight of cultural and religious differences. The communication between Alison and her husband is already shaky; how will they cope with the arrival of their first child?Zainab Mansour, the matriarch of her family, never expected to live in America, but after the death of her husband she finds herself lost in a faithless country and lonely within the walls of her eldest son’s home. She wants what’s best for her children but struggles to find her place in a new landscape.Emerging from the interwoven perspectives of these three women comes a story of love and longing, culture and compromise, home and homeland. Exploring the complex political backdrop of the Middle East from a personal perspective, Where Jasmine Blooms travels from the suburbs of Seattle to the villas of Jordan and the refugee camps of the West Bank, on an emotional journey exploring what it means to be a family.
Where Love Is Deep: The Writings of Shin'ichi Suzuki
by Kyoko Selden Shin'Ichi SuzukiThis book explores many of the themes introduced in Nurtured by Love and Ability Development From Age Zero, and adds practical suggestions for teaching violin to young children.
Where My Feet Go
by Birgitta SifA young panda's feet walk, run, swing, and splash through the day in this charming story for preschoolers that is also an ode to imaginative play, perfect for fans of the Chu's Day books. Meet Little Panda. He's awake and ready for adventure. Where will his feet take him? Do they walk a normal walk down a normal street? Or will they find a new way to carry him through the day? Maybe a tree branch can be a shaky bridge. A sandbox a desert. A bath an underwater adventure. Maybe little feet can go anywhere. . . . There's a whole world to explore! Young children will see themselves in Little Panda and find inspiration in Little Panda's big steps.
Where or When: Eden Close; Strange Fits Of Passion; Where Or When (Harvest Book Ser. #Vol. 42)
by Anita ShreveAn &“affecting tale&” of a romantic reunion and a midlife affair from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Pilot&’s Wife (Publishers Weekly). Out of the blue, Siân Richards receives a letter from her first love, a boy she met at summer camp—and she sees no reason why she can&’t write back to Charles Callahan. After all, it&’s been thirty years and they are both married with families. But when they decide to meet again, an innocent correspondence becomes a dangerous intimacy. Swept up in the past and consumed by an obsessive love, Charles and Siân risk everything to be together. A heart-wrenching, suspenseful story with an unforgettable conclusion, Where or When is also a &“thoughtful, beautifully written contemporary romance&” from the acclaimed author of The Stars are Fire and The Weight of Water (The Washington Post). &“Who hasn&’t dreamed about reuniting with one&’s first love? Where or When indulges the fantasy, then sets it afire . . . A seductive read.&” —Vogue