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Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai. Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again.
This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully...
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A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There's a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers inside-which might be...
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Como muchos otros niños, a Juan le fascinan las armas, los juegos y el fuego.
Una noche, Juan escucha una discusión entre sus padres sobre un arma de fuego escondida en su casa. Al día siguiente sale a buscarla. Efectivamente, Juan descubre una caja debajo de la cama de sus padres y allí encuentra... ¡un arma de fuego! Siente su peso con las manos y el frío que hace...
Lo siguiente cambiará la vida de Juan y sus padres para siempre.
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Hop into the back seat with Kay on her family's road trip from the mountains of Colorado to the farms of Iowa. Sometimes the back seat is unfair and the road is long, but plenty of fun and adventure awaits at Grandma's house! Going back home feels sad, but it's Kay's memories and a special gift from Grandma that make the drive home easier.
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Hidden Pasts. Unexpected Betrayals. Twisted Friendships. Sweet Revenge.The twists keep coming--and no secrets are safe.Her mother's in jail. Her best friend betrayed her. Who can Alison trust?Backstabber Kelly has the world at her feet. Who will she step on next?Sweet, handsome Chad seems like the perfect boyfriend. What is he hiding?Tough-as-nails Zoey is out for revenge. Is she more vulnerable than she thinks?Loyal friend. Bitter rival....
6) Grandfathers
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Text and photographs present grandfathers and how they interact with their families.
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What happens if you're not perfect? When the Tree was small, a windstorm almost ended her life. Although rescued, she was badly scarred, marking her for removal. When 10yearold Dolores was small, she was left in a foreign orphanage. Even after her father found her, he abandoned her with her grandparents, who are too old to take care of her. Scar and Lolo live precariously in a Canyon Garden, inhabited by magical creatures: some friend, some foe. When...
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Grandpa takes care of the garden, kneads bread, and makes music on the piano. Everyone in Callie's family helps out around the house, now that Grandpa, who has Alzheimer's, lives with them. The family becomes Grandpa's "home team," and Callie loves spending time with them. As months go by, Grandpa forgets more, and he can't do as much as he could before. But he can still make music - his fingers remember the notes on the piano. And when he can't recall...
9) Grandmothers
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Text and photographs present grandmothers and how they interact with their families.
10) Black McIntosh
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An exquisitely detailed portrayal of settlement Australia in the 1800s, Black McIntosh to Gold spans a century as it traces a family's migration from a fishing village in the far north of Scotland to the goldfields of New South Wales. One after another, members of the McIntosh clan are called to make the journey into unknown territory where dreams of happy families, workable land and perhaps even gold await.
Steeped in research and laced with the...
11) Grandma's Teeth
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This heartwarming story explores the special bond between a grandmother and her grandchild, and the invaluable lessons that both can learn from each other. Mark is a curious young boy who delights in spending time with his beloved grandma, asking her questions and relishing in her company. In turn, his grandma is thrilled to share her wisdom and experiences with him.
Follow their adventures together as they embark on exciting journeys and discover...
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Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!
Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Sitting in the Storybook Chair, in Grandma's arms, you can go anywhere!From deserts to forests, and up through the sky -- come along on one granddaughter's adventure, and ride the wave of words as reading takes her and her grandma 'round the world! A practicing...
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Look at the People in My Family is a celebration of family, relationships, and special times together. Does your mom have a friend that is so close to her that you call her aunt? Or does Dad have a close friend he thinks of as a brother? All families are made up of various people that we love and respect. Who could you add for your family?
14) Nana's Rice Pie
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Nana, in the endearing way of grandmothers, tells Sara of the importance of rice for their family and explains why her pa has to work so long and hard. Sara, reluctant at first, slowly begins to listen to the story and actually to participate in telling it. Together, they make a delicious, sweet rice pie, and, soon, the two are singing a song that spans the generations of their family.
Now anyone can make sweet rice pie by following the recipe...
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"What a treat it is to become acquainted with her family's cast of characters!"
-Review of Texas Books
"Warmth, humor, and fond remembrance waft through this beautifully worded and evocatively illustrated exploration of a young girl's family tree."
-justonemorebook.com
One rainy day, Annie asks her grandmother about their family's history. Grandma Marilyn, who knows just how to tell a story, takes Annie on a genealogical adventure. When...
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It is a time of ups and downs for the Blossoms. Maggie is thrilled to be on the rodeo circuit . . . until she witnesses Mom kissing a handsome stranger. Back at home, the family has weathered the worst flood in the state's history, and Vern and Michael can't wait to test their homemade raft down at the flooded Snake Creek. Suddenly, Pap hears screams and runs to the rescue, but a heart attack strikes. As Pap clings to life, the Blossoms must rely...
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In poems that range from the minimalist to the theatrical, Jane Simpson evokes the fascinatingly unfamiliar world of the Arabian Peninsula, where she found her preconceptions about Muslim women completely shattered. She writes of home and family with great tenderness. Choked forms wonderfully match the sensations of grief. In a synthesis of home and abroad, science and art, the poems reveal a compassionate, searching gaze in a world without maps.
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When Amy goes fishing and loses her first big catch, the day is spoiled. Or is it? By the end of the day, Amy has a real fish story to tell as well as a lasting memory.
A Morning to Polish and Keep is the classic children's picture book set on the beautiful Pacific Coast. It is a story of adventure, togetherness, and, ultimately, the comforting memory of family.
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Carson Smith is resigned to spending his summer in Billings, Montana, helping his mom take care of his father, a dying alcoholic he doesn't really know. Then he meets Aisha Stinson, a beautiful girl who has run away from her difficult family, and discovers a secret regarding his grandfather, who disappeared without warning or explanation decades before. Together, Carson and Aisha embark on an epic road trip to try and save Carson's dad, restore his...
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