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Author: Kristin Ayyar
Publisher: Kristin Ayyar
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781620862414
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs a young boy waits for his father to come home from a trip, his family creates rituals to stay connexted and to make the separation easier.
Author: Gary Metivier
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781455618903
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A little girl watches as her daddy leaves to protect our country. But they have made a secret pledge to keep strong hearts. When Daddy comes home, they have a joyous reunion"--
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2020-04-14
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 1682632490
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSet at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions. "On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there's nothing like going down home" Down home is Granny's house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will gather with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And down home is where all of the children will find their special way to pay tribute to their family history. All the kids have to decide what they'll share, but what will Lil Alan do? Kelly Starling Lyons' eloquent text explores the power of history and family traditions, and stunning illustrations by Coretta Scott King Honor- and Caldecott Honor-winner Daniel Minter reveal the motion and connections in a large, multi-generational family.
Author: Elliot Kreloff
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2021-05-25
Total Pages: 51
ISBN-13: 0823448916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA charming look at the many forms a happy family can take—whether she's with Mommy at her house, or with Daddy and his partner Harry at their apartment, this little girl always knows she's loved. The little girl in this story loves her busy routine. Some days Mommy picks her up at school and they walk to her house. Other days, she and Daddy take the bus to the apartment he shares with his partner. She has two rooms, two homes, and one big, loving family. (Even if both her parents make her eat broccoli—yuck!) But when Mommy comes to pick her up on Tuesday, the little girl gets upset. Tuesday is Daddy's day, and she doesn't like surprises! She wonders and worries and insists change is the worst thing ever. . . . . Until Daddy shows up with the best surprise ever: a new puppy! Celebrating LGBTQ+ parents, coparents who live apart, and the shared love that keeps families together no matter where they live, Tuesday is Daddy's Day is a sweet story perfect for sharing during Pride month and year-round. With a message about appreciating everything you have and being open to change, paired with bright, kid-friendly illustrations reminiscent of crayon drawings, this is a great title to share with the young readers you love. Inspired by his own experiences raising his family, best-selling author-illustrator Elliot Kreloff writes from the heart, creating a story that's sure to resonate with readers.
Author: Elke Barber
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2016-07-21
Total Pages: 39
ISBN-13: 1784503711
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen we were on a No Girls Allowed! holiday, my daddy's heart stopped beating and I had to find help all by myself. He was very badly broken. Not even the ambulance people could help him... This honest, sensitive and beautifully illustrated picture book is designed to help explain the concept of death to children aged 3+. Written in Alex's own words, it is based on the real-life conversations that Elke Barber had with her then three-year-old son, Alex, after the sudden death of his father. The book provides reassurance and understanding to readers through clear and honest answers to the difficult questions that can follow the death of a loved one, and carries the invaluable message that it is okay to be sad, but it is okay to be happy, too.
Author: Toni Maguire
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9781407424927
DOWNLOAD EBOOKToni Maguire's father abused her from the age of six, and was only found out when she fell pregnant, losing the child from a botched abortion. Jailed for his crimes with the help of her testimony, Antoinette believed she was finally safe. But it was not to last. After her father's release the realised she was no longer safe at home. Her mother did nothing to protect her or prevent her going. Traumatised and alone, Antoinette was unable to cope, and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital, sinking deeper into despair every day. Finally transferred to the dead-end ward with no hope of recovery, Antoinette slowly began to improve, by the sheer force of her indomitable will...
Author: Linda Wagner Tyler
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 38
ISBN-13: 9780670803019
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA young hippo is delighted when his father, who doesn't usually get home until his son is asleep, decides to set aside special evenings for the two of them to work together on special projects.
Author: Kristin Ayyar
Publisher: Mascot Books
Published: 2017-05-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781631776199
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the story of a young boy waiting for his mommy to come home from a trip. To make their separation easier, his family creates rituals to stay connected and make the countdown fly by. Inspired by her experiences, Kristin Ayyar share how her family copes with the separations that are part of everyday life. -- From cover.
Author: Anna Grossnickle Hines
Publisher: Sandpiper
Published: 1989-10
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780395519981
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDaddy picks up Corey from the daycare center, goes to the store with him and has dinner cooked by the time Mom arrives home from work.
Author: Claire Keegan
Publisher: Grove Press
Published: 2022-11-01
Total Pages: 73
ISBN-13: 0802160158
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.
