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When a child has a "bad speech day" at school, his father gives him a new perspective on his stuttering.

Animals, including dinosaurs, hug, help, and protect a human child.

"A boy tells us all the amazing things that happen on Saturday"-- Provided by publisher.

Little head Little nose Little kiss Cuddle close Every parent knows the awe of looking at their child.the button nose, chubby belly, and tiny hands. With this simple but engaging board book, both parent and child can delight in all the things a little body can do-from giggling to holding hands to snuggling close-with a beloved stuffed animal along for the ride.

"Eleven-year-old Anthoni Gillis is not the kind of kid who believes in fairies, unicorns, or even the word "maybe." She's more of a comic-books girl. So when her mom brings her to Thunder Lake for a summer at the Showboat Resort, she doesn't believe the local rumors about the Boulay Mermaid. Anthoni has bigger fish to fry. She's always wanted a True Blue Friend. But it's been hard to find one, since for the past five years she's been bouncing from...

"A simple, sweet picture book about the joys of waiting and taking in what is around you"--

"Tisha and Mommy are always having to hurry up. What would happen if they slowed down? A gentle, gorgeously illustrated story of mindfulness--and sharing the small moments."--Amazon.

Gondra, a little dragon, celebrates her uniqueness while talking with her parents about differences between her father's homeland in the East, and her mother's in the West.

It is time for bed, but Bo is not ready to stop playing, so Mommy joins in the fun with imagination and love, while still guiding Bo through his nighttime routine.

When Lula begins to get tired of helping her father rake leaves, he suggests that her imaginary friend, Akaraka, might help.