This book helps young children be prepared for when a new baby comes into the family. This story is a little more unique because it focuses on a young girl who is an only child and has a baby cousin on the way. The young girl and her mom have a very special relationship where feelings and experiences are talked about openly and honestly. This story talks about the special bond between parent and child and highlights how a new baby adds to the joy of the family and does not take away any prior role the first born child held. At first, the child struggles with having to share the spotlight in the family when she has been the only child and grandchild for over 4 years now and the child has many questions about why her auntie is having the baby, not her mom. The family supports the girl through her journey and answers her questions with open arms and love. The little girl comes to understand her own role in the family remains special while she takes on a new role of a big helper to her baby cousin.
NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURE Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Booklist • The Horn Book • New York Public Library Welcome to the Golden Palace! Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries.For instance: You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food. People can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways. And the Golden Palace has secrets... But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people in the photographs on the office wall? And when she discovers that a beloved family treasure has gone missing—and someone has left a racist note—Maizy decides it’s time to find the answers.
Grace Stewart must make a decision to deliver the dirt on Steeple Side Christian Resources and secure her future as an investigative reporter, or move her life in a new direction. Original.
'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' - The Guardian 'A life-transforming book... fascinating - Daily Mail 'Maisie Hill has written a bloody brilliant book (pun intended). Everything you need to know about periods and how they affect you and your life is here. It's revolutionary' - Miranda Sawyer 'Thank GOODNESS for Maisie Hill! Flipping open the lid on a vital conversation. It's about time we claimed the power of our periods!' - Gemma Cairney, broadcaster & co-founder of Boom Shakalaka Productions 'This is such an important book. Maisie's insights and cycle strategy have changed my life and my cycle. Period Power is written with such intelligence, humour and a deep understanding of women's health. If you have a period you need to read this book.' - Anna Jones, author of The Modern Cook's Year A profound and practical blueprint for aligning daily life with your menstrual cycle. Period Power is the handbook to periods and hormones that will leave you wondering why the hell nobody told you this sooner. The hormones of the menstrual cycle profoundly influence our energy, mood and behaviour, but all too often we're taught that our hormones make us unreliable, moody bitches, or that it's our lot in life to put up with 'women's problems'. Maisie Hill, a women's health practitioner, knows the power of working with the menstrual cycle and refuses to accept this theory. Instead, Maisie believes that our hormones are there to serve us and, if utilized correctly, can be used to help you get what you want out of life. Yes, we are hormonal, and that's a very good thing. This revolutionary book reveals everything you need to know about taking control of your menstrual cycle and outlines The Cycle Strategy to help us perform at our best, throughout our cycle. In Period Power you will discover how to: - maximise your natural superpowers each month while making adjustments for the darker days, and use Maisie's favourite tips to improve them - identify your personal patterns, powers and pitfalls for each phase of the menstrual cycle - plan your month to perform at your best in all aspects of your life - figure out if you have a hormonal imbalance and what to do about it. Period Power is a no-nonsense guide with all the tools you need to improve your menstrual health.
This “brilliantly told” (New York Times) Newbery Honor Book gives readers a sense of what it was like to be on the American home front while our soldiers were away fighting in World War II. As in past years, Lily will spend the summer in Rockaway, in her family’s summer house by the Atlantic Ocean. But this summer of 1944, World War II has changed everyone’s life. Lily’s best friend, Margaret, has moved to a wartime factory town, and, much worse, Lily’s father is going overseas to the war. There’s no one Lily’s age in Rockaway until the arrival of Albert, a refugee from Hungary with a secret sewn into his coat. Albert has lost most of his family in the war; he’s been through things Lily can’t imagine. But soon they form a special friendship. Now Lily and Albert have secrets to share: They both have told lies, and Lily has told one that may cost Albert his life.
In order to get the baby they’ll have to get through him first… A ruthless escaped convict will do anything to abduct his baby girl, and it’s US deputy marshal Ethan Ridgeway’s duty to protect the infant and her new guardian, Lara Werth. But as they flee from hired gunmen, Ethan must avoid falling for Lara and little Maisy. Because shielding the pair who are slowly capturing his heart might be Ethan’s hardest assignment yet… From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
With the hilarious adventures of Bobby Ellis-Chan, Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat bring their gifts for finding the funny (and the truth) in everyday situations to chapter-book readers. All of Bobby Ellis-Chan's problems in life can be summed up in one word: GIRLS.There's his sister Casey, who has a weird obsession with Bobby's goldfish, Rover.There's Jillian Zarr, who gets mad every time a boy even looks at her.Most of all, there's Holly Harper, Bobby's ex-best friend. Who is now, for some reason, Jillian's best friend. She used to like frogs and rolling down the hill; now she wears dresses and straightens her hair. Holly's running against Bobby for Student Council representative. She knows all his secrets -- and she just might spill.It's Bobby vs. Holly, boys vs. girls, in the biggest battle ever to rock Rancho Rosetta!
New York Times–Bestselling Author: “Emotional depth is seared into every page along with wry banter, bringing readers to tears and smiles.” —Library Journal (starred review) Ainsley O’Leary is so ready to get married—she’s even found the engagement ring her boyfriend has stashed away. What she doesn’t anticipate, after eleven years together during which she nursed him through cancer, is being blindsided by a breakup that he chronicles in a blog . . . which (of course) goes viral. Devastated and humiliated, Ainsley moves in with her older half sister, Kate, who’s struggling with a sudden loss of her own in upstate New York. Kate’s always been the poised, self-assured sister, but becoming a newlywed—and a widow—in the space of four months overwhelms her. Though the sisters were never close, she starts to confide in Ainsley, especially when she learns her late husband was keeping a secret from her. Despite the murky blended-family dynamic that’s always separated them, Ainsley’s and Kate’s heartaches will bind their summer together as they come to terms with the inevitable imperfection of relationships and family—and the possibility of one day finding love again . . . . “Higgins’s page-turner highlights both the complexity of family relationships and the intense power of love.” —Publishers Weekly “A captivating read about two sisters dealing with love, loss and new beginnings. What sets this book apart is how one event changes both women’s lives. Kate is refreshingly frank in her inner monologue, and Ainsley is charmingly self-aware and wry.” —RT Book Reviews, 5 stars (Top Pick) “Higgins’ complex, witty characters will seem like close friends, and readers will savor each and every page . . . [Higgins is a] women’s-fiction star.” —Booklist (starred review)
Although he didn't want to be famous, Brant Ellington never had a choice. Moving away from his Hollywood family, he hopes to distance himself from the memories of his wife's tragic death and start anew. Instead, he spirals into a self-medicating black hole. After a stint in rehab, he's rocked by haunting text messages that appear to be from his dead wife. When he begins counseling, the last thing on his mind is romance. But when his counselor, Bekah Adkins, needs rescuing, he becomes her knight in shining armor. Bekah Adkins isn't about to let her cheating ex back into her life. When he threatens to blackmail her and seek custody of their baby girl if she continues her relationship with the addict Hollywood prince, she calls his bluff. But when Brant is accused of a crime, Bekah is faced with the ultimate decision--fight for his innocence, or sacrifice everything to keep her baby. She just didn't expect to also be fighting for her life.
Three full-length novels by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, Dannika Dark Three riveting tales of romance spun together into one story arc. Austin, Texas, is thick with Shifters, unbeknownst to the human population. The Weston pack is comprised of six brothers: an alpha, biker, rock star, bartender, bad boy, and even a card shark. Each book is a fresh new story that grabs your heart and never lets go. The Seven Series is a Shifter romance about family, second chances, and finding that person who completes you. SEVEN YEARS (Book 1) Lexi Knight hasn't seen Austin Cole since her brother's funeral seven years ago. Now a dangerous bounty hunter, Austin reveals he's also an alpha Shifter. But there's another shocking twist, putting Lexi's family in danger. Can their relationship be salvaged from the ruins of their past? Sexy, funny, and heartwarming. SIX MONTHS (Book 2) April Frost is a young woman who was set up for failure but refuses to become a product of her environment. After her father died and her drug-addict mother left her and her sister to live with their grandmother in a trailer, April focused on school to prepare for her future. But nothing could have prepared her for Reno Cole—biker, ex-military, and Shifter. Will April find her fairy tale ending? Dark, intense, and full of hope. FIVE WEEKS (Book 3) Izzy Monroe loves the freedom of living a rogue life, but after settling down in Austin, she runs into the last person on earth she expected to see again. Jericho is a local rock star who lives in the fast lane, and Izzy’s former best friend. Fate reunites two former friends living with one foot in the past and the other in the present. Old habits die hard, and sometimes the toughest addictions to shake are the ones that control our hearts. Suspenseful, wild, and chemistry that’s off the charts. keywords: Shifters, wolves, werewolf, wolf, shapeshifter, vampire, mage, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, romantic comedy, suspense, action, alpha male, strong heroine, rocker, rock star, biker, motorcycle, tattoo, bad boy, native american, ethnic, childhood crush, friends, lovers, soul mates, urban fantasy, bbw, supernatural, spicy, sexy, discount books, bundle, boxed set, bargain price, bestseller, set, series, hot guys, bounty hunter, protector
