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The One and Only Wolfgang: From pet rescue to one big happy family
Steve Greig - 2019
Greig looked for the most “unadoptable” animals and gave them a home—his home! Strange and unique, The One and Only Wolfgang will remind readers that no matter how old or how odd, everyone has a place where they belong. Families will enjoy the unique, whimsical art from Nadja Sarell combined with comical photographs of the Wolfgang.Perfect for children, ages 4-8Kids will love reading about the loveable animals featured on Steve Greig’s Instagram, @Wolfgang2242 - over 900k followersChildren will learn about love, friendship and family
The Little Pup Collection
Mary Lee - 2013
It’s a wonderful story to read to the little ones you love. I Love My abc's Children will love learning about the alphabet in this fun book and activity. Join Little Pup and Grey Bear as they share all the things they love from A to Z! and Sweet Dreams, Little Pup One night, Little Pup went to bed early, being very excited to get to dreamland. There was just one problem. Little Pup couldn’t sleep. Watch Little Pup find a way to dreamland in this charming, beautifully illustrated bedtime story. This book encourages the imagination and helps children get themselves to sleep. What customers say: “ If you have young children who like a good story before bed then get this book! ” (Sweet Dreams, Little Pup) "The best children's learning book ever! " (I Love My abc's) " A wonderful book about caring and the meaning of love." (Why? Because I Love You!)
Knock Knock!: Over 100 Funny Knock Knock Jokes for Kids (Best Jokes for Kids)
Jimmy Giggles - 2016
There are over 100 super-funny and hilarious knock knock jokes created to make you laugh!
Over 100 knock knock jokes
Excellent for early readers
Fun for kids, teens, or adults
From the book...
Knock knock!Who’s there?Manny!Manny who?Manny times I have knocked on this door!Knock knock!Who’s there?Aitch!Aitch who?Bless You!Knock knock!Who’s there?Boo!Boo who?Don’t cry. It’s just a joke!Comedy, humor, and joke-telling have many positive benefits associated with it. Jokes can bring a smile to the face of others and put you in a great mood! Here are a few more benefits associated with joke-telling:
Help you bond with friends and family
Lighten tense situations
Help you make friends
Great conversation starters
Perfect for texts and status updates
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My Camel Wants To Be a Unicorn: a children's book about empathy and a mopey camel
Julia Inserro - 2019
You might be surprised.Great story to introduce the concept of empathy -- don't make assumptions about others, ask and observe. Perfect for girls and boys, ages 4-8.
Animals on the Other Side
Sylvia Browne - 2004
Popular questions such as Does my pet miss me? Did he know I loved him? Can he hear me when I talk to him? Can he come back to visit me? and How will I be able to find my pet when I go home? are answered. The story begins when the spirit of Browne's dog, Jolie, leaves her body and goes home to live on the other side. Jolie runs, jumps, and plays with her eternal friends all around the world, devoid of the pain and suffering she was experiencing on earth. This is a comforting account of a pet's journey through one life and on to the next that explains how animals enjoy eternal happiness right alongside the people who love them.
The Complete Book of International Adoption: A Step by Step Guide to Finding Your Child
Dawn Davenport - 2006
You will find: • An easy-to-understand analysis of the differences between domestic and international adoption• Advice on choosing a country, including 25 important factors to consider, such as the waiting times involved and the estimated costs for each of the top placing countries, with charts for easy comparison• A detailed discussion of the potential health issues based on the latest research and interviews with doctors who specialize in international adoption • Worksheets and a suggested system for preparing and organizing the extensive paperwork involved• Parenting tips to enhance attachment and suggestions for addressing the issues that come up in raising an internationally adopted child• Real parents’ stories and advice at every stage of the process• Plus all of the information you need to select your agency, plan financially, prepare for the home study, travel sensibly, evaluate your child’s health and integrate your new familyMore than just provide the facts, The Complete Book of International Adoption also helps parents manage the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the territory. Sensitive, wise, and often witty, this book is a must-have for any parent considering building their family through adoption.
Plum
Sean Hayes - 2018
For as long as she can remember, Plum has lived at the Mary Fitzgerald Orphanage, wishing and hoping for a family. When a sudden snowfall threatens a delivery of presents on Christmas Eve, Plum is determined to save Christmas—even for the kids who laugh at her. Plum’s pure heart grants her an unexpected reward. When she eats a cake left behind by a mysterious magician, she is transported into the Land of Sweets. But Christmas here is threatened, too—by a sourness that is spreading from the center of the land. Plum’s determined to help, and in doing so, she might just find the family she’s always dreamed of, thanks to a good heart—and Christmas magic!
A Cat Named Swan
Holly Hobbie - 2017
Holly Hobbie's intricate watercolors evoke the small kitten's hardscrabble life as powerfully as they do his blissful one. This story tugs the heartstrings and is a testament to the importance of pet adoption and the powerful ways that pets connect with their people.
My First Gruffalo: Touch-and-feel book
Julia Donaldson - 2011
Touch the Gruffalo's terrible tusks, feel his knobbly knees and tickle his purple prickles in this bold, eye-catching book with touch-and-feel elements on every page.
The Same Moon: A Touching Memoir About Intercountry Adoption in Vietnam and Unconditional Love
Ruth Spira - 2020
Harry Potter - The Magical Book of Facts: Over 250 facts you probably didn't know!
Bruno Austin - 2020
Do Monsters Wear Undies?
Mark Smith - 2013
Best selling children's book author Mark Smith answers the question that every child wants to know.Do Monsters Wear Undies?Find out for yourself in this fully illustrated rhyming picture book that comes to life with bright vibrant colors, and a catchy rhythm that kids will fall in love with.Hooray for underwear! Says a giant monster bear.He wears his boxer shorts while playing his favorite sports.Say hi to Max, A monster who wears slacks.He has purple hair and matching purple underwear.This book has been created with early readers in mind, but the whole concept will appeal to the kid in all of us.Do monsters wear undies? What are you waiting for? Grab a copy and find out for yourself!
Little Miss Mary and The Big Monster Makeover
Gleb Toropov - 2007
However, instead of being petrified by the apparition, Mary decides to help the hideous beast by giving him a makeover. In the process, it is Mary who undergoes the biggest transformation.
The (Not) Sleepy Shark (Xist Children's Books)
Tamia Sheldon - 2015
In this fun bedtime book, a silly shark explores the way other sea animals get ready for bed until she's finally ready to say goodnight. From the author and illustrator of The Hungry Shark.