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Embark on a heartwarming journey with Little Love, as each page turns to reveal the simple pleasures of a day filled with parental affection. This tale highlights the significance of savoring fleeting moments and infusing them with warmth and compassion. As Little Love navigates the rhythms of daily life, parents will discover that these precious instances are not only crucial for their child but equally enriching for themselves. It's a gentle reminder...

When an adopted alligator realizes she does not look like her parents, she embarks on an adventure to find a sense of belonging. Ally Gator learns that sometimes where you come from isn't where you belong, and that love is ultimately what defines a family. About the Author Ann Blanchard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised her whole life in lower St. Bernard Parish, LA. She attended school in St. Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina. Blanchard...

What do a pirate who likes to play knucklebones, and a shopkeeper who's frightened of witches, have in common? Not much. But if you throw in a one-legged seagull, a freckly shop assistant, and some real witches as well, you've got the ingredients for a funny, unexpected story – and a surprisingly happy ending for everyone. Well, almost everyone.

Claudia Mariana Irala nació en Haedo, provincia de Buenos Aires, el 16 de julio de 1966. Es abogada de la U.B.A. y docente de nivel secundario. Actualmente es vecina de Hurlingham. A los 11 años comenzó a escribir su diario, donde narraba sus vivencias y apreciaciones del mundo que la rodeaba. Tiene una hija, Agostina, quien ha sido su fuente de inspiración desde su más tierna infancia. Para ella, desde el año 2003, le fueron surgiendo ideas,...

The Buccaneers of Saint Frederick Island are back. If you loved the first Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island, "Sibby's Secret" will capture you too. Join the fun, danger and escapades of Lily, Frank, Leon, Ryan and Amelia. The Buccaneers rival any private investigator of the time. When Sibby Fintail, fisherman and bay constable, goes missing, Lily, code name, Sprocket and Frank, code name Wing Nut, come to the rescue. They follow his trail...

About the Book Childhood memories can sometimes feel like magic, especially to a young woman returning with her parents and baby brother to her birth country to visit family there. Moonbathing explores her vivid memories of childhood, memories of her large and loud extended family, cousins, aunts, uncles, and her beloved grandmother. Memories of how stars filled the night sky and the family gathered in the courtyard on bamboo mats for ghost stories...

From mega-bestselling author Megan McCafferty-author of the beloved Jessica Darling series that the Wall Street Journal called "Judy Blume meets Dorothy Parker"-comes a hilarious love letter to the magic and heartache of middle school friendship. Sophie Dailey is NOT looking forward to starting middle school. For one thing, she doesn't look like other kids. Instead of trendy tank tops, she wears high tech shirts that block UV rays. (Sun protection...

Embark on a whimsical tale of curiosity, adventure, sibling camaraderie, and a sprinkle of delightful misinterpretation in How Do You Rescue a Damson In A Dress? With eyes sparkling with wonder and a heart buoyed by courage, our young prince gallantly trails behind his elder brother, embarking on what he believes to be a noble quest to rescue a 'Damson in a Dress.' Unbeknownst to him, his brother is on a mission to save a Damsel in Distress. Armed...

About the Book In Ol' Blue, a bluejay and a grandma try to find the best thing for Ol' Blue to eat. The bluejay is actually based on a real bluejay that Kara Lawrence and her grandma would take care of. About the Author Kara Lawrence is a 25-year-old girl from Utah who has a large interest in animals. She is an only child between her parents, but she does have 4 half-brothers and one-half sister. She is currently a supervisor at America First Credit...

Tonks Goes On A Walk is the story of Tonks and the adventures he has. Learn about all of the things that Tonks finds on his walk and embrace the feelings of love and compassion that are invoked by the story. About the Author Patty Kruge lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and dog. When she isn't writing, she enjoys creating pottery and painting.