Lucky Lucy is the second book in Shirley M. Gebert's Sound Series, developed to assist children in speech development through a technique called 'sound bombardment.' The targeted sound in this story is the /l/ sound. Children will hear the sound created over and over as Lucky Lucy fills hearts with light and laughter by licking her lollipop!
Fourth grader Lucy McGee's ukulele is missing--and if she doesn't find it soon, she'll be kicked out of the Songwriting Club! Lucy McGee is determined to track down her beloved instrument, but she can't let anyone catch on--even best friend Phillip. When Lucy learns that YouTube songwriting stars Ben & Bee are playing a show on Saturday and they're giving away a free ukulele, it seems like the perfect solution. If only it wasn't the most in-demand, expensive concert ever. Soon frenemy Scarlett announces that she has an extra ticket to the show, prompting everyone in the Songwriting Club to try to win her over. Lucy McGee will have to get extra creative to find out what happened to her uke and to charm the always-scheming Scarlett in this humorous but heartfelt chapter book. The third book in Mary Amato's charming Lucy McGee series features artwork on every page as well as song lyrics for aspiring musicians to try out on their own.
Award Winning, Sexy, Contempory, Romantic Comedy! Steamy with some Science Fiction! *** Meet Lucky (yes, his last name really is Dawg!), with all his funny male quirks - it's a guy thing... *** Meet Lucy, with her unspoken expertise of how true Intimacy actually works... *** Is it really aliens or just some weirdos riding 4-wheelers through the woods having fun spooking Lucy? Readers said: “X-Files with some Sex!” “...the cool mystery, the intense attraction between the two and the budding relationship was very well done. Some sexy moments that definitely delivered...” “...I absolutely love the relationship between Lucky & Lucy!” “This was a surprisingly fun read... Definitely not just an average contemporary romance. The relationship was convincing and the romance was realistically steamy & sweet.” “Romance readers are in for a real treat with this book! I highly recommend this if you're looking for a hot romance read.” “An adventurous, mysterious and at points, giggle out loud read.” “Fox delivers on characters... Together, Lucky & Lucy are electric... Yes, there is sex, steamy moments even, but displayed with a sensuality (and lovely dialogue) that truly keeps readers engaged and believing in their connection and relationship.”
Three separate voices narrate this comedy in which three unlikely friends are brought together by a duck and, to their surprise, they find the courage to join a chorus where kids learn more than just music.
The man Lucille Ball called the brains of I Love Lucy gives us an inside view of television history as it was being made. Jess Oppenheimer's famous sitcom was the most popular and influential television phenomenon in the history of the medium. Forty-five years after its debut, it remains a favourite the world over.
Living Like Jesus is a book for children to learn who Jesus is and how we are supposed to be like Him. Each chapter starts with a pre-reading Bible study and questions and ends with a real-life application of the story. Each story is geared toward a child's life experience where they learn lessons about how they grew to learn to be like Jesus. This book is an amazing way for parents and their children to come together and learn about Jesus's love, grace, and mercy. It also gives children the tools and opportunity to grow into the person God wants them to be.
For fans of Thirteen Reasons Why, This Is How It Ends, and All the Bright Places, comes a gripping novel about life after. How do you put yourself back together when it seems like you've lost it all? May is a survivor. But she doesn't feel like one. She feels angry. And lost. And alone. Eleven months after the school shooting that killed her twin brother, May still doesn't know why she was the only one to walk out of the band room that day. No one gets what she went through--no one saw and heard what she did. No one can possibly understand how it feels to be her. Zach lost his old life when his mother decided to defend the shooter. His girlfriend dumped him, his friends bailed, and now he spends his time hanging out with his little sister...and the one faithful friend who stuck around. His best friend is needy and demanding, but he won't let Zach disappear into himself. Which is how Zach ends up at band practice that night. The same night May goes with her best friend to audition for a new band. Which is how May meets Zach. And how Zach meets May. And how both might figure out that surviving could be an option after all. A Chicago Public Library Systems selection for Best Teen Fiction A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2020 A Texas Library Association 2021 Reading List selection "A harrowing and beautifully told story about how far the tentacles of tragedy can reach. May's story of grief, survival, and reckoning is tenderly and honestly explored. A simply stunning debut." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces "A must-read for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why and This Is How It Ends."--Paste Magazine "Gripping, emotional, suspenseful, and ultimately hopeful" --Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
Award-winning author Diana Lopez returns to her middle-grade sweet spot in this delightful novel perfect for fans of Wendy Mass, Charise Mericle Harper, and Angela Cervantes. You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your primas...Luna Ramos has more cousins than she can count, and even though her mom says that makes her lucky, Luna knows that every time she gets in trouble, one of her primas is responsible.But when Luna locks her know-it-all cousin Claudia in the bathroom at their cousin's quinceanera, Luna has no one to blame but herself. Her punishment? No hats for a whole month-which is a big deal because Luna's always been embarrassed by her hair, and hats make her feel more comfortable.To make things even worse, Claudia is transferring to her school, and now she'll have a chance to tattle on Luna even more than she already does! Her grandmother offers some sage advice, but since it's in Spanish, Luna gets it all wrong, and when the kids at school begin making fun of Claudia, Luna must decide what matters more: family or her reputation.