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21) Baby Dream
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Just right for bedtime or nap time, Baby Dream features a calming refrain and plentiful prompts to soothe babies and toddlers to sleep and strengthen the caregiver-child bond. High-contrast photographs of infants in physician-approved sleeping positions plus chic, contemporary design make this an eye-catching board book.
22) The Best Gifts
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The Best Gifts is the story of Sara and the important moments in her life. It starts with her birth and concludes when she welcomes her own baby. On each occasion, friends and family bring gifts to celebrate. In the end, though, the most cherished gifts are the ones that cannot be purchased. The first cherished gift Sara receives is her mother's milk and the story comes full circle when she gives that same gift to her own baby.
23) Bathroom / Baño
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Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street is a short story by Herman Melville about a strange man with a strange phrase: "I would prefer not to." This American short story is now one of the most famous of American short stories and has been adapted into many variations. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion...
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A new baby in the family can be a big change, but becoming an older sibling is an exciting and important moment in many people's lives. With the help of this engaging book, readers join along with Max and Kate as they help prepare for, and eventually meet, Max's new baby brother. The delightful storyline is accompanied by colorful illustrations and accessible text that allows readers to easily follow along, while also picking up on important skills...
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Is it a baby or a watermelon? A charming board book perfect for any curious toddler welcoming a new sibling
What's growing in Mommy's tummy? Every month it grows bigger, from the size of a poppy seed to a peach, from avocado to mango to watermelon! Watch Mommy's tummy grow in this sweet little book, perfect for mothers-to-be and soon-to-be big siblings.
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When a mother becomes pregnant, the whole family dreams of a future with that baby, but unfortunately, not all babies fulfill those dreams. This is a light-hearted story to share with your little ones about those babies that don't get a chance to make those dreams a reality.
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A new baby brings so much love and joy into the home and, with that, a little chaos too. Daily chores become a game of time management and priorities, and sometimes parents lose.
Go to Sleep My Baby is a lullaby that okays time for a much-needed rest. After all, the chores will still be there to do when you wake up.
29) Babies
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Who's a pretty baby? Babies and toddlers love looking at other babies. In this charming collection of photos of babies, children will delight in seeing babies in costume and going about their daily routines. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce other babies, words and concepts to kids. The Discover Series Books feature a large photo and a word or two...
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When I Was A Baby . . . can relate to all kids who are growing up and wondering what life was like when they were a baby, but it really hits home for all the older siblings experiencing the grand entrance of a younger brother or sister into this world and needing a little assurance that mom and dad are still THEIR mom and dad and that they are still very much present with plenty of love to go around.
31) Our Story
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"Our Story" tells of a newborn baby's journey through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) before getting to go home with her family. It allows you to experience a stay in the NICU through the eyes of a miracle baby. "Our Story" was written as a sweet rhyming read aloud for your child, while offering glimpses of hope and encouragement for families making this same difficult journey. Come and see what the Lord has done in the life of this NICU family....
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Is your baby hungry or tired? Does she have a tummy ache or does he just need a diaper change? It's easy to know when you and your baby learn to sign together.
Studies show that babies who sign develop increased vocabularies, experience less frustration, and begin to speak earlier. These short stories, playful pictures, and clear instructions are practical for parents and fun for older siblings. Let's Sign! is designed to help you more fully enjoy...
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Your story, little one, is something quite neat. The journey to meet you was very unique. Some mommies and daddies need help from above to have little babies they already love. God's timing is perfect. He makes no mistakes. He formed you perfectly and uniquely just like every snowflake. This story is to show you how much you are loved. There is no question that you are a miracle sent from above.
35) 'Tis but Thee
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'Tis but Thee is a charming little faith-based fable of a baby's sojourn, beginning amidst the angels of heaven and the very presence of God to the final passage through the misty veil to a mother's waiting heart below. This imaginative story not only sanctifies the precious birthday of every newborn, but also reminds every child, no matter their age, that to each is given a divine purpose. It is a tale to honor all God's children.2
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There Were Monkeys in My Kitchen
Kisses Kisses Baby-O, is a lullaby for newborns told from the point of view of a parent or caregiver, but with high interaction with baby's world and tuned to events in baby's day.
Beloved Canadian children's author Sheree Fitch delivers fun, intelligent, participatory text that is a joy to read. Using rhythm and onomatopoeia, Sheree's bubbly text begins with baby waking, and follows through eating, bathing, playing,...
37) Big Sister
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Mom and Dad told me I am going to be a big sister. 'No thanks,' I said. 'We already have me.' Becoming a big sister is a big change. New babies need lots of attention even though they don't do very much when they're little. But after all the eating, sleeping, and going potty, babies need their big sisters! Beloved bestselling author and illustrator Marianne Richmond shares the humorous journey-and joyful ending-of one child's experience that'll resonate...
38) DIScombobulation
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After learning, in DISinformation, that losing his feathers (moulting) is a perfectly natural part of life, Woody the Canary is told by his so-called buddy, Sir Humphrey, the Princess Parrot, that his trilling song is dis-com-bob-u-lat-ing to all his feathered friends.
Woody can hardly say the word, let alone track down who finds his song so unpleasant.
He does the rounds of the forest, with Sir Humphrey grilling the other birds to find out...
39) Bathroom
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It's time to go to the bathroom, again. If you're looking for a book to help with potty training or a way to build a curious child's vocabulary, check out BATHROOM. Featuring 24 full color images of objects typically found in a bathroom, each with a title beneath, young children learn the words from the things they see every day. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts...
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