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61) A Family's Trust
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Could you trust the sister you've never met before?
When tragedy brings biological sisters Jessica Williams and Reeve Elliot together, the initial shock of learning of each other's existence is quickly replaced by a commitment to be there for each other.
For Reeve, it's the support she needs at a time when her life is falling apart – she's having blackouts and memory loss, exactly what her beloved late mother suffered from just a few years before.
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Read along with Disney! Big Hero 6 features brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companions and a robot named Baymax, Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city. Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out if they can save the...
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English Slovak Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Slovak as their second language.Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for...
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Her Borrowed Angel traces the life of book-smart Madeline Wharton Saldivar from her childhood in rural, deeply segregated Georgia to adulthood in northern Mexico and southern Texas.Maddie's life, like all lives, plays out against the current events and changing social moods of the times. Deeply committed to family-and horses, or at least the idea of horses-Maddie struggles with the painful truths and impossible situations of abuse and dysfunction...
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After a near death experience, one woman creates her 'reverse' bucket list: the things she wants to do after death.
After a near death experience, one woman creates her "reverse" bucket list: the things she wants to do after death.
Nora November was living life on autopilot before she nearly died in a surfing accident. When she recovers, she realizes how close she came to the end of her life and regrets that she let so many wishes and dreams go...
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Daisy and Poppy are gearing up to say good-bye to Japan, to Byrd Elementary, and to all their friends. Then they get a dreaded 'group project' assignment. D.L. has warned them about these. Daisy and Poppy soon find that in their group, projects are fun and exciting. But nothing can prepare them for the ice storm that ruins their last day of school. Luckily, military kids are good at rolling with the punches... even if they have to scream out their...
68) Luka
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Luka was supposed to be a girl. He knows he was supposed to be a girl because his older brother Ray told him so. It's not that he always believes what Ray says, under normal circumstances he doesn't trust Ray at all, but in this case he knows Ray's telling the truth because he heard his mother say the same thing. Well not exactly the same, but almost. It was late one night when she'd had a bit to drink, she was crying and telling his father over and...
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Read along with Disney! This fun, early-reader is based on the coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen: Disney's Frozen. Illustrated in full color, the main characters of Frozen-including Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf-show kids a variety of fun and silly opposites, all taken from the hit film story.
70) I Miss the Baby
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Looking for a sensitive way to discuss miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss with your child? Discover Compassionate Guidance:Explore an essential children's picture book that delicately addresses the topics of miscarriage, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss with your child. Written by Irma Prosser, a compassionate parent, and beautifully illustrated by Emma Marsh, this guide provides a heartfelt approach to navigating the complexities of grief.Empathy...
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Jack may be good at following recipes, but he's not very good at following directions. When his two older brothers fail to find the golden bird that made off with their father's prized golden apples, Jack steps up for the job. But there are many challenges to be faced along the way; without the help of a fast and friendly fox, Jack just might not make it. With a smart princess who loves grunge rock, angry kings, magic animals, conniving siblings,...
72) Melting Hearts
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Read along with Disney! Anna and her friends are having a picnic! On the way to the perfect picnic spot, Olaf plucks a heart-shaped petal from a flower. Then, Anna finds a heart-shaped leaf, too! Soon, everyone is joining in the fun! But just as the friends sit down to eat, Anna realizes she forgot the food! And even worse, it begins to rain. This is not the perfect picnic Anna had pictured. Will the friends still be able to enjoy the day? Follow...
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Read along with Disney! Disney's Frozen is the story of sisters Elsa and Anna, princesses who are driven apart when Elsa develops uncontrollable icy powers. When Elsa decides to hide in the mountains for everyone's safety, she accidentally leaves the entire kingdom covered in ice! Now Anna must find Elsa and convince her to come home so they can save the kingdom together. Filled with magic and adventure and featuring word-for-word narration, this...
74) Identical
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Brand New from Saskia Sarginson
'Please, I need your help. You're the only person I can turn to. The only person who can pretend to be me…'
When Alice gets a desperate message from her estranged identical twin sister Cecily, she can't help herself. She has to say yes. Pushing down the memories of the terrible childhood that ultimately tore them apart, she arrives at her sister's house.
Cecily has left instructions: how to work the oven, what...
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Welsh English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Welsh as their second language.It's the summer holidays, and Mark is looking forward to having a big adventure!But when his Mom and Dad announce that the family is going on a camping trip he becomes scared.Will Mark overcome his fear of the dark and be able to enjoy the trip?Mae hi'n wyliau haf, ac mae Mark yn edrych ymlaen at gael antur fawr!Ond pan mae ei Fam a'i Dad yn...
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This is a rhythm picture book with the excitement of becoming a big sister! Many transitions occur with the arrival of a new baby girl, and a new big sister may require extra tender loving care to adjust to a family situation.
This simple story by Patricia Brown with adorable toddler illustrations, told through the eyes of a new older sister, lays out all the benefits of being an older sibling, as well as how exciting welcoming a new member to the...
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Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven--to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. This storybook includes beautiful, full-color art in the style of...
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"In this profound memoir, Mary Carter Bishop takes an openhearted and unflinching look at a family history that is equal parts love story and requiem for a brother she barely knew. Bishop turns her formidable investigative journalism skills inward to unearth long-simmering class and culture divides in bucolic rural Virginia."--Beth Macy
From a prizewinning journalist, Mary Carter Bishop, a moving and beautifully rendered memoir about the half-brother...
79) My Last Wish
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In the enchanting tale of "My Last Wish," embark on a journey with twins who unwittingly stumble upon the extraordinary consequences of a seemingly innocent wish. As life takes an unexpected turn, join them in navigating a new reality fraught with challenges and mysteries.Explore the intricacies of mistaken identity, family dynamics, and the transformative power of wishes gone awry. As the twins grapple with the repercussions, a captivating story...
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A moving story about how autism and a shared appreciation for superheroes brought two brothers together. Author Josh Stehle learned everything he knows about superheroes from his older brother and best friend, Zach. From the worlds they live in, to the writers who created them, and studios who produced them--Zach is an expert in all things superhuman and heroic. He is also on the autistic spectrum. Detailing the unique experience of growing up with...
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