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Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju #2)
by Benson ShumIn this follow-up to Anzu the Great Kaiju, created by Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum, we follow sweet and well-intentioned Anzu as he learns a valuable lesson about patience and empathy in the face of sadness—perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened.Anzu the kaiju loves to tend to his bonsai.Whenever he feels overwhelmed or unsettled, it helps him pause and reminds him to just . . . breathe.One day, when Anzu hears crying in the distance, he’s eager to help! The flower-power that makes his bonsai bloom has a way of making others smile.But when Anzu’s flowers seem to lose their power, hurting more than they help, he’s not sure where to turn—until he remembers some valuable lessons he learned from his bonsai tree.In Anzu the Great Listener, creator and Walt Disney Studios animator Benson Shum illustrates the importance of patience, empathy, and above all, taking the time to listen.
Apachurrada: Una novela gráfica (Squished: A Graphic Novel)
by Megan Wagner LloydDel duo nominado al Eisner autor de Alergica nos llega una nueva y divertida novela grafica sobre como hallar tu propio espacio... ¡especialmente cuando eres parte de una familia de nueve!A Avery Lee, de once anos, le encanta vivir en Hickory Valley, Maryland. Le encanta su vecindario, su escuela y la feria al final de verano, a la que siempre va con sus mejores amigos. Sin embargo, ¡esta cansada de sentirse apachurrada por sus seis hermanos! Son muy escandalosos y los mas pequenos la quieren demasiado. Avery solo quiere tener su propio espacio para estar sola y poder pintar. Por eso explota cuando sus padres le dan un cuarto a Theo, su hermano mayor, y mandan a Max, su hermanito pequeno, al cuarto que ya ella comparte con su hermana Perla. Avery trama un plan para conseguir su propio cuarto, a la vez que intenta que Max duerma de noche, lidia con cambios en sus amistades y pinta un cuadro para la feria. Todo esto para al final descubrir que sus padres planean mudarse al otro extremo del pais, complicando mas las cosas.From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel about finding your own space... especially when you're in a family of nine!Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated.
Apart at the Seams: Cobbled Court Quilts (Cobbled Court Quilts #6)
by Marie BostwickA woman in a failing marriage discovers a new pattern for living in the quilting series from the New York Times bestselling author of Ties That Bind. Twice in her life, college counselor Gayla Oliver fell in love at first sight. The first time was with Brian—a lean, longhaired, British bass player. Marriage followed quickly, then twins, and gradually their bohemian lifestyle gave way to busy careers in New York. Gayla&’s second love affair is with New Bern, Connecticut. Like Brian, the laid-back town is charming without trying too hard. It&’s the ideal place to buy a second home and reignite the spark in their twenty-six-year marriage. Not that Gayla is worried. At least, not until she finds a discarded memo in which Brian admits to a past affair and suggests an amicable divorce. Devastated, Gayla flees to New Bern. Though Brian insists he&’s since recommitted to his family, Gayla&’s feelings of betrayal may go too deep for forgiveness. Besides, her solo sabbatical is a chance to explore the creative impulses she sidelined long ago—quilting, gardening, and striking up new friendships with the women of the Cobbled Court circle—particularly Ivy, a single mother confronting fresh starts and past hurts of her own. With all of their support, Gayla just might find the courage to look ahead, decide which fragments of her old life she wants to keep, which are beyond repair—and how to knot the fraying ends until a bold new design reveals itself . . . Praise for the Cobbled Court Quilts series &“Filled with wit and wisdom.&” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author &“Warmly nourishing, emotionally compelling.&” —Chicago Tribune
Apart in the Dark: Novellas
by Ania AhlbornTwo terrifying novellas from bestselling author Ania Ahlborn, &“a great storyteller who spins an atmosphere of dread literally from the first page&” (Jeff Somers).The Pretty Ones New York, 1977. The sweltering height of the Summer of Sam. The entire city is gripped with fear, but all Nell Sullivan worries about is whether or not she&’ll ever make a friend. The self-proclaimed &“Plain Jane&” does her best to fit in with the girls at work, but Nell&’s brother, Barrett, assures her that she&’ll never be like them. When Nell manages to finally garner some much-yearned-for attention, the unthinkable happens to her newfound friend. The office pool blames Son of Sam, but Nell knows the awful truth…because doing the devil&’s work is easy when there&’s already a serial killer on the loose. I Call Upon Thee Maggie Olsen had a pretty ordinary childhood—swimming and sleepovers, movie nights and dad jokes. And then there were the other things…the darker things…the shadow that followed her home from the cemetery and settled into the corners of her home, refusing to let her grow up in peace. Now, after three years away from the place she's convinced she inadvertently haunted, and after yet another family tragedy strikes, Maggie is forced to return to the sweltering heat of a Savannah summer to come to terms with her past. All along, she's been telling herself, it was just in your head, and she nearly convinces herself that she'd imagined it all. But the moment Maggie steps into the foyer of her family home, she knows. The darkness is still here. And it's been waiting for Maggie's return…
Apartment 1986
by Lisa PapademetriouBestselling middle grade author Lisa Papademetriou is back with a playful, poignant story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever had to learn that love means accepting people—even yourself—for who they really are.Callie never meant to let it go this far. Sure, she may have accidentally-on-purpose skipped a day at her fancy New York City prep school, but she never thought she’d skip the day after that! And the one after that . . . and . . . uh . . . the one after that.But when everything in your real life is going wrong (fighting parents! bullied little brother! girls at school who just. don’t. get. it!) skipping school starts to look like a valid mental-health strategy. And when Callie runs into Cassius, a mysterious and prickly “unschooled” kid doing research at museums all across the city, it seems only natural for her to join him. Because museums are educational, which means they’re as good as going to class. Right?Besides, school can wait. What can’t wait is the mystery of why her grandmother seems to wish she could travel back in time to 1986, or what she wants so much to relive there. As Cassius helps Callie see the world in a whole new light, she realizes that the people she loves are far from perfect—and that some family secrets shouldn’t be secret at all.
Apartment 3B: A Novel
by Patricia ScanlanIn the tradition of Maeve Binchy, internationally bestselling author Patricia Scanlan takes readers on a dazzling ride where Dublin's elite will stop at nothing to be the sole owner of the city's most luxurious apartment.The best address in Dublin is for sale! Its owner, successful artist Liz Lacey, is set to make big changes in her life. She is selling the luxurious apartment that no longer feels like home. In great excitement, Dublin's elite flock to view her apartment: sophisticated Lainey Conroy; plucky Claire Moran, who has triumphed over adversity; ambitious but tender-hearted Dominic Kent. And Cecily, sister-in-law to Lainey, who will stop at nothing in her plan for revenge. Who will emerge victorious? One thing is for certain; there will be many upsets along the way... Full of warmth and wit, Apartment 3B is an engrossing family drama from the bestselling author of With All My Love and A Time for Friends.
Apego seguro: Cómo relacionarte con tu hijo a partir de los 2 años
by Andrea CardemilEn este libro no solo propone conocer y entender el temperamento de nuestros niños para ajustar la crianza a sus particulares características, sino que aconseja -de manera práctica y precisa- cómo manejar las pataletas, dónde poner los límites y cómo regular las emociones de los más pequeños para promover un apego seguro. Lo que todo papá y mamá busca. Temperamento - Pataletas - Emociones - Límites. ¿Qué pasa con nuestros hijos después de los dos años, cuando la lactancia ya no es el tema? ¿Qué hacer cuando nos dicen "no, no quiero"? ¿Cuando se lanzan al suelo para demostrar, con patadas y llanto, que no están dispuestos a obedecernos? Después de que aprenden a caminar, los niños sienten que el mundo está a sus pies. Ya no necesitan a sus padres para desplazarse, por lo que creen que pueden hacer todo y cuanto deseen. Es entonces cuando aparece la rebeldía y la obstinación, la voluntad por cumplir sus deseos y las negativas frente a las peticiones de los adultos. Cual juguete nuevo, el niño pone en práctica este descubrimiento y busca conquistar, de esta forma, su autonomía e independencia. Como psicóloga, Andrea Cardemil Ricke ha estudiado las interrogantes con las que los padres se enfrentan en esta etapa del desarrollo, la etapa preescolar.
Apego y crianza: Cómo la teoría del apego ilumina la forma de ser padres
by Maritchu Seitún Ines Di BartoloMaritchu Seitún, especialializada en crianza, e Inés Di Bártolo, especialista en teoría del apego, se preguntan en este libro ¿de qué hablamos cuando hablamos de apego? Para analizar qué es el vínculo de apego, cómo se constituye y a qué personas nos apegamos. Cómo se pueden cambiar los patrones de apego, la relación con los límites, la importancia de la autoridad y también de la conexión; y nos proponen un modo de construir buenas razones por las que un niño o un adolescente acepten nuestra guía. Criar a un hijo es una oportunidad para revisar nuestras relaciones primarias y encontrar nuestro camino personal de maternidad y paternidad sin repetir lo que hicieron con nosotros -o sin hacer lo opuesto-, sin pensar, ni guiándonos por lo que dictan la moda o el entorno. Todos los padres anhelan que sus hijos construyan un vínculo seguro y confiado con ellos y que alcancen esa íntima seguridad de que hay un adulto sensible y conectado, capaz de entenderlos y listo para cuidarlos y calmar sus ansiedades y preocupaciones. La teoría del apego nos muestra el camino para generar en los niños esa confianza que les permitirá alejarse y aventurarse al mundo sabiendo que siempre nos encontrarán disponibles para recibirlos y ayudarlos en lo que necesiten. A lo largo de este libro, Maritchu Seitún e Inés Di Bártolo analizan las características del apego, la manera en la que influye en la vida de un niño o un adolescente, y cuáles son los elementos que la construyen o que atentan contra ella. También tratan temas de crianza, como la conexión afectiva, los límites y la apertura emocional, y nos invitan a revisar nuestros propios modelos de vínculo y a conectarnos con las experiencias de la infancia, que se hacen tan presentes en la relación con los hijos.
Apego y crianza: Cómo la teoría del apego ilumina la forma de ser padres
by Maritchu Seitún Ines Di BartoloMaritchu Seitún, especialializada en crianza, e Inés Di Bártolo, especialista en teoría del apego, se preguntan en este libro ¿de qué hablamos cuando hablamos de apego? Para analizar qué es el vínculo de apego, cómo se constituye y a qué personas nos apegamos. Cómo se pueden cambiar los patrones de apego, la relación con los límites, la importancia de la autoridad y también de la conexión; y nos proponen un modo de construir buenas razones por las que un niño o un adolescente acepten nuestra guía. Criar a un hijo es una oportunidad para revisar nuestras relaciones primarias y encontrar nuestro camino personal de maternidad y paternidad sin repetir lo que hicieron con nosotros -o sin hacer lo opuesto-, sin pensar, ni guiándonos por lo que dictan la moda o el entorno. Todos los padres anhelan que sus hijos construyan un vínculo seguro y confiado con ellos y que alcancen esa íntima seguridad de que hay un adulto sensible y conectado, capaz de entenderlos y listo para cuidarlos y calmar sus ansiedades y preocupaciones. La teoría del apego nos muestra el camino para generar en los niños esa confianza que les permitirá alejarse y aventurarse al mundo sabiendo que siempre nos encontrarán disponibles para recibirlos y ayudarlos en lo que necesiten. A lo largo de este libro, Maritchu Seitún e Inés Di Bártolo analizan las características del apego, la manera en la que influye en la vida de un niño o un adolescente, y cuáles son los elementos que la construyen o que atentan contra ella. También tratan temas de crianza, como la conexión afectiva, los límites y la apertura emocional, y nos invitan a revisar nuestros propios modelos de vínculo y a conectarnos con las experiencias de la infancia, que se hacen tan presentes en la relación con los hijos.
Aphasia
by Mauro Javier CárdenasA modernist tour de force from an exhilarating new talent Antonio&’s sister is on the run. Convinced that Antonio is conspiring with Obama, the Pentagon, and now her own neighbours, she&’s disappeared. Antonio, however, is doing his best to think of anything but his sister or, for that matter, any of his problems. By day, he&’s Antonio, father of two, recent divorcé and unenthusiastic database analyst. In private, he divides his time between visits to seedy pick-up website &‘Your Sugar Arrangements&’, and hours spent combing fiction and film for examples of how to become a better father. As the meticulously crafted structure of his outwardly comfortable life begins to crumble, Antonio submerges himself in the lives of those who have shaped him. What really caused his mother to leave Antonio&’s father with two young children in tow? What lies beneath his Czech ex-wife&’s troubled, obsessive relationship with her country? And where does Antonio, the man, fit in all this? Propulsive and freewheeling, Mauro Javier Cárdenas&’ second novel is a daring examination of identity in a world that seems determined to fragment us.
Aphasia: A Novel
by Mauro Javier CárdenasMauro Javier Cárdenas, the critically-acclaimed author of The Revolutionaries Try Again—“an original, insubordinate novel” (New York Times)—pens a profound story of literature about a man coming to terms with his dysfunctional Colombian family, as well as his own behavior, as an immigrant in America. Antonio wants to avoid thinking about his sister—even though he knows he won’t be able to avoid thinking about his sister—because his sister is on the run after allegedly threatening to shoot her neighbors, and has been claiming that Antonio, Obama, the Pentagon, and their mother are all conspiring against her. Nevertheless, Antonio is going to try his best to be as avoidant as possible, because he worries that what’s been happening to his sister might somehow infect his relatively contented, ordered American life, and destabilize the precarious arrangement with his ex-wife that’s allowed him to stay close to his two daughters.In fact, he’s busy doing everything except facing his problems head-on: transcribing recordings of his mother speaking about their troubled life in Colombia, transcribing recordings of his ex-wife speaking about her idyllic life in the Czech Republic; writing about former girlfriends whose words and deeds still recur in his mind; rereading stories by American writers that allow him to skirt the subject of his sister’s state of mind without completely destroying his own.Written in long, unravelling sentences that accommodate all the detritus of thought—scenes real and imagined, headphones and heartache, Toblerones and Thomas Bernhard—Aphasia captures the immensity of the present moment as well as the pain of the past. It cements Mauro Javier Cárdenas’s place as one of the most innovative and extraordinary novelists working today.
Apology: A Novel (Milkweed National Fiction Prize Ser.)
by Jon PinedaAn immigrant takes the blame for his nephew’s mistake, changing both of their lives, in this “acutely observed” novel by a prize-winning author (Publishers Weekly).When nine-year-old Tom Serafino’s twin sister Teagan suffers a debilitating brain injury at a Virginia construction site, a police investigation implicates his playmate Mario’s uncle—an immigrant transient worker known as Shoe. Innocent of the crime but burdened by his own childhood tragedy, Shoe takes the blame for what is in fact an accident caused by his young nephew, ensuring Mario’s chance at a future publicly unscarred.The lines between innocence and guilt, evasions and half-truths, love and duty are blurred. Can a lie born from resignation, fear, and love transform tragedy into hope? And is the life of one man worth the price of that lie? Apology explores how the decisions we make in an instant reverberate in the years to come, and paints a portrait of sacrifice within two immigrant families raising first-generation Americans. It explores the measure of duty we have toward one another, and the extent to which abandoning the wreckage of family and the past often leads to unexpected consequences.“Apology is a page-turner of ideas, and it shows us how our actions spin out in crazy directions, marbles that roll under our lives’ furniture and come out in the most surprising times. I loved it.” —Darin Strauss, author of The Queen of Tuesday
Apostle Paul (Get to Know)
by Nancy I. SandersApostle Paul—part of the Get to Know series—is a unique biography about Paul. Focusing on the life and character of this Biblical hero, using color photographs, maps, and other visual resources to tell the whole story, young biography fans will come to learn more about this man of the God, his writings, his impact on the early church, and the role he plays in history.Featuring a bibliography and scriptural references throughout, this is sure to become a favorite for young readers and for first book reports.
Appalachian Prey: Secured By The Seal (red, White And Built, Book 5) / Ranger Defender (texas Brothers Of Company B, Book 2) (Lavender Mountain #1)
by Debbie HerbertStar-crossed lovers on Lavender Mountain…Danger awaits them both.After her father’s murder, pregnant Lilah Tedder dreads facing deputy Harlan Sampson, her child’s secret father, who left her heartbroken. Though she still wants him, Lilah knows his professional ambition won’t let him associate with a moonshiner’s daughter. But when a killer targets Lilah, Harlan becomes more than her protector. Now they must uncover old family secrets or pay the ultimate price.
Appearances: A Novel
by Sondra HeleneSamantha—the fashionable wife of a successful businessman and doting mother of one—struggles to negotiate the spheres of intimacy between her husband and her family of origin. Samantha loves her husband, Richard, and she loves her sister, Elizabeth. But the two of them can barely exist in the same room, which has caused the entire family years of emotional distress. Yet it’s not until Samantha’s sister is diagnosed at age forty-three with lung cancer that her family and her marriage are tipped into full-blown crisis. A story of love, loss, forgiveness, learning to live with grief, and healing, Appearances will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced tension in their familial relationships—even as it serves as a poignant reminder that no amount of privilege can protect us from family conflicts, marital difficulty, or mortality.
Appetite for Life
by Stacey AntineAppetite for Life is a fun, practical, and proven guide to raising healthy eaters, from Stacey Antine, founder and CEO of HealthBarn USA. Filled with more than 100 nutritious, easy-to-prepare, kid-approved-thumbs-up recipes, Appetite for Life will transform the way your family eats by getting them off the pre-packaged, fast-food path. This essential cookbook and nutrition guide is a must-own for mothers whose kids have been rejecting their vegetables for years; for readers of Michael Pollan, Alice Waters, and Jamie Olliver; and for supporters of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative to fight obesity.
Appetite: A Novel
by Sheila GrinellConflict between Boomer parents and Millennial children about how you should lead your life…. When Jenn Adler returns from a year in India, she has a surprise for her parents: a young guru from Bangalore whom she intends to marry. Her father, Paul, is wary of this “beggar” Jenn has brought home—who, he suspects, is conning his much-loved daughter—while her mother, Maggie, is frightened that this alien stranger will steal away her only child, her focus in life. In the months leading up to the backyard wedding, Maggie is forced to reevaluate her virtues as she casts about for support, and Paul faces an unexpected threat at work—one that Maggie could help him meet, if he would only ask. But even with these distractions, the two parents are focused on one primary question: Can they convince their daughter she is making a terrible mistake before the wedding takes place?
Apple Crush: (A Graphic Novel) (Peapod Farm #2)
by Lucy KnisleyAfter finally adjusting to life on a family farm with two brand new step-sisters, a young girl faces an even bigger challenge - figuring out where she fits in at her first year in middle school. This middle grade graphic novel explores family, friendship, and change!Jen is just getting used to her life on Peapod Farm with her new stepsisters, Andy and Reese. But when the school year starts, there are even more changes in store for her. Jen has to navigate new friends and new challenges--but at least she'll have Andy with her, right? As she starts the sixth grade, she finds that her stepsister seems way more interested in crushes and boys than hanging out with her, while Jen wants to know when the world decided boys and girls couldn't be "just friends" anymore. Jen's story continues in the standout sequel to Stepping Stones that captures everything awesome (and scary) about growing up.
Apple Day
by Kimberly Long CockroftLong ago, when the mountains looked down on a bare, quiet valley, Molly's grandparents planted tiny saplings in a newly cleared field. Now Molly and her cousin Sam pick apples from the orchard to make blue-ribbon applesauce! Recipe Included.
Apple Orchard Bride: An Amish Reunion Apple Orchard Bride Rocky Mountain Cowboy (Goose Harbor #5)
by Jessica KellerA hometown reunion brings together old friends with a past that faith and forgiveness can overcome. From the author of Small-Town Girl.When Toby Holcomb becomes guardian to his cousin’s daughter, he goes from hard-living bachelor to father without a clue. One thing he can do is give Kasey a stable home. Returning to Goose Harbor, he takes a job at his childhood friend’s apple orchard. But Jenna Crest isn’t ready to forgive him for his past mistakes. Desperate for sweet Jenna’s help in raising his little girl, Toby vows to make amends to the woman he wronged so many years ago. Suddenly, he and Jenna and young Kasey are feeling more and more like a family. But convincing Jenna he’s a changed man will take all the love in his heart.“Enjoy this summertime romance tale full of wholesome flavors like apple pie, cider, apple dumplings, apple butter, and jelly.” —Fresh Fiction
Apple Picking Day! (Step into Reading)
by Candice RansomWho doesn&’t love to go apple picking at the first sign of fall? A sister and brother celebrate autumn with a trip to a local apple orchard in this simple, rhyming Step 1 early reader. The kids bound with glee through the rows of trees, and race against other children to pick the most and the best apples. The story of their day is bright, fun, and full of light action. It&’s told in easy-to-follow rhyme, ensuring a successful reading experience. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. These books are for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
Apple Picking Time
by Michele B. SlawsonIn the rich, warm colors of autumn, here's a slice of American history as we watch Anna and her extended family help with the town's traditional fall apple harvest. Now available in paperback. From the Hardcover edition.
Apple Pie Promises: A Swirl Novel (Swirl #5)
by Hillary HomzieLily has lived with her mom since her parents got divorced several years ago, and her dad has recently remarried to a woman with a daughter her age named Hannah. But now, Lily's mom has gotten a once-in-a-lifetime work opportunity in Africa and she'll be gone for a year, so Lily is moving in with her dad—and new stepmom and new stepsister. It'll be as easy as apple pie, right? Wrong. Lily promises her dad that she'll try to get along with everyone, but she is not happy about it. Her stepmom is nice, but she's no replacement for her real mom, and Lily feels like she barely gets any one-on-one time with her dad anymore. The real problem, though, is Hannah. What starts out as tension between the new stepsisters becomes a full-on war, both at home and at school. Harmless pranks turn into total sabotage. Can Lily survive the year—or is her family fractured beyond repair?
Apple and Annie, the Hamster Duo (My Furry Foster Family)
by Debbi Michiko FlorenceAnnie and Apple are a pair of chatty, restless dwarf hamsters from the animal shelter who are being fostered by eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her family. Kaita can't wait to find forever homes for the inquisitive furballs—but first, she has to find them! Bright, engaging illustrations and 1st-person narration invite early chapter-book readers into the nonstop fun and adventure.
Apple and Annie, the Hamster Duo (My Furry Foster Family)
by Debbi Michiko FlorenceAnnie and Apple are a pair of chatty, restless dwarf hamsters from the animal shelter who are being fostered by eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her family. Kaita can't wait to find forever homes for the inquisitive furballs—but first, she has to find them! Bright, engaging illustrations and 1st-person narration invite early chapter-book readers into the nonstop fun and adventure.