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When's It Due, Sophie Drew?: A Heart-Warming Romantic Comedy (The Sophie Drew Series #2)
by Katey LovellAn expectant mom juggles her new man, new mummy friends, and mysterious packages in this charming romantic comedy. Sophie Drew has been dealt the mother of all surprises—she&’s having a baby! Socializing with other mummies-to-be tempts Sophie into setting up a wish list at a local baby boutique. Although most of the items are unnecessary luxuries, she still finds herself lusting after designer changing bags and hi-tech prams. When some of the most expensive items from her list start arriving, Sophie thinks her boyfriend Max has been splurging but when he denies it, Sophie is surprised. Sophie is determined to find out who is sending the gifts and why. Will she find the answer she is looking for and can Sophie finally have everything she ever hoped for? A heart-warming look at life, When&’s It Due, Sophie Drew? explores the emotional aspects of trying to conceive and being pregnant with sensitivity and humor.When&’s It Due, Sophie Drew? is the perfect read for fans of books like Bridget Jones&’s Diary as well as for readers of authors like Sue Roberts, Marian Keyes and Sarah Morgan. It can be read as part of the Sophie Drew series or enjoyed as a brilliant stand-alone read.
Where a Man Stands: Two Different Worlds, An Impossible Situation, and the Unexpected Friendship that Changed Everything
by Carter Paysinger Steven FentonWhen Beverly Hills High School welcomed a skinny boy from the other side of the tracks, no one knew just how life-changing the decision would be, not just for Carter Paysinger but for all of Beverly Hills.Carter grew up hearing his parents say, “Don’t just strive to be good. Always strive to be great.” He dreamed of finding greatness in playing professional baseball or becoming a black Donald Trump, but fate had different plans and, ultimately, he found his calling as a teacher and coach at the school that once embraced him, becoming a rock for the innumerable kids who came seeking an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. One such kid, a scrappy Jewish boy from a prominent family, would change the course of Carter’s life. His name was Steven Fenton. Twenty years later, as Beverly Hills High fell into disarray—with principals hired and fired and families fleeing the school—as well as his own life coming apart, Carter ran into Steven Fenton again. Together, they found renewed passion and hope to fight for their school and test the limits of what community means. But when Steven convinced Carter to throw his hat into the ring as principal, the progressive Beverly Hills suddenly thought that its winningest and most beloved coach didn’t fit the profile for the Beverly Hills image. It was the beginning of a long road, but Carter could hear his father saying, “Don’t listen to those voices. Do what you have to do.” Filled with hope, triumph, and the struggles that come to define us, Where a Man Stands is a beautiful fish-out-of-water story about the families formed in unlikely places and how, in the end, where you stand, and with whom, and for what, matters as much as anything.
Where Angels Fear to Tread
by E M Forster'Swift, witty and satirical, with a fine eye for English manners and English snobbery'JULIAN BARNESImpulsive Lilia Herriton is a vulgar source of embarrassment to her late husband's family, so her decision to embark on a year abroad in Italy with her friend Caroline Abbott is welcomed by all. But in Monteriano, a Tuscan town perched among the hills and surrounded by olive trees, Lilia scandalises her in-laws by quickly becoming engaged to a charismatic but unsuitable Italian man twelve years her junior.Hoping to bring Lilia back to England before it's too late, her brother-in-law Philip sets out for Tuscany, but on arrival, his ideas about the town and Lilia are challenged at every turn, and he returns home in defeat.When the marriage leads to tragedy, Philip and Caroline must once again take the winding road to Monteriano, where they are forced to examine their own values and reconsider the lives that await them back in England.
Where Are The Children Now?: Return to where it all began with the bestselling Queen of Suspense
by Mary Higgins Clark Alafair BurkeThe highly anticipated follow-up to the Queen of Suspense's iconic bestseller, Where Are the Children?.THEY THOUGHT IT COULDN&’T HAPPEN AGAIN. THEY WERE WRONG. A lawyer turned successful podcaster, Missy has worked hard to put the past behind her. More than four decades ago, her mother, Nancy Harmon, was convicted of the murder of her first two children and released on a technicality. Shunned by her family and the media, she was building a new life for herself in Cape Cod when her children from a second marriage, Missy and her brother Mike, vanished too. Once again the prime suspect, this time Nancy was able to confront the secrets buried in her past and rescue her kids from a dangerous predator. But Nancy&’s past has a long reach. Missy has recently married a man whose first wife died tragically, leaving him and their young daughter, Riley, behind. While Missy and her brother Mike help their mother relocate from Cape Cod to the equally idyllic Hamptons, Missy&’s new stepdaughter goes missing. As history chillingly repeats itself, Missy and Mike must draw on memories of their own abduction as they race to find Riley and save her from the same trauma they experienced – or something much worse . . . Just like the original, Where Are the Children Now? will keep you holding your breath until the very last page. PRAISE FOR MARY HIGGINS CLARK: &‘I adore Mary Higgins Clark&’ KARIN SLAUGHTER &‘Clark plays out her story like the pro that she is . . . flawless&’ DAILY MIRROR &‘The &“Queen of Suspense&” is renowned for her fast-moving prose and dazzling plot twists&’ GOOD BOOK GUIDE &‘Mary Higgins Clark&’s awesome gift for storytelling has always been the secret of her strength as a suspense novelist&’ NEW YORK TIMES &‘Teeming with tantalizing twists, Clark&’s cracking tale . . . is a tempting and thought-provoking thriller&’ BOOKLIST &‘There&’s something special about Clark&’s thrillers . . . the compassion she extends to her characters&’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY &‘Should come with a warning: start in the evening and you&’ll be reading late into the night&’ USA TODAY
Where Are You From
by Yamile Saied MéndezWhen a girl is asked by others where she is from, Abuelo helps her discover her heritage.
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 She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss
by Cariad LloydThe perfect book for opening up honest conversations with young children about grief and death, whether they have lost a loved one, or are simply curious and at the age of asking questions.When a little girl hears people saying how sorry they are that she's lost her very special grandma, she only has one question . . . where did she go?Grandma's not under the sofa, behind the flower patch, or even at their favourite spot in the park, so where is she?Perhaps Mum can help her daughter to understand what has happened and find comfort in the memories left behind. Written with gentle humour and a lightness of touch by comedian and creator of Griefcast, Cariad Lloyd, and illustrated by Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series.
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 Have You Been?
by Joseph O'ConnorRanging from urgently contemporary London and Dublin to New York's Lower East Side in the nineteenth century, from dark comedy to poignancy, from the wryly provocative to the quietly beautiful, these stories - Joseph O'Connor's first collection in more than twenty years - offer a gathering of dreamers and lost souls who contend with the confusions of living. Here are men without women, children parenting parents, residents of the uncertain country that is post-boom Ireland, emigrants, travellers, cheats and lovers, families, friends and foes.
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.