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Chu's Day
by Neil GaimanA New York Times bestselling picture book from Newbery Medal–winning author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed illustrator Adam Rex!Chu is a little panda with a big sneeze. When Chu sneezes, bad things happen. But as Chu and his parents visit the library, the diner, and the circus, will anyone hear Chu when he starts to feel a familiar tickle in his nose?Chu's Day is a story that reflects upon how young children aren't always listened to…sometimes to calamitous effect.
Chu's Day at the Beach
by Neil GaimanA new adventure for everyone’s favorite sneezing panda, from New York Times bestselling team Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex.Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn’t?A perfect read-aloud story about a summertime adventure!
Chu's First Day of School
by Neil GaimanA picture book school story featuring the New York Times bestselling panda named Chu from Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman and acclaimed illustrator Adam Rex! Chu, the adorable panda with a great big sneeze, is heading off for his first day of school, and he's nervous. He hopes the other boys and girls will be nice. Will they like him? What will happen at school? And will Chu do what he does best?Chu's First Day of School is a perfect read-aloud story about the universal experience of starting school.
Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook
by Weldon OwenChuck E. Cheese and his friends are throwing a party – and you&’re invited! In this fun, all-ages cookbook, Chuck E. can&’t wait for you to see the recipes – and parties! – he and his friends have in store.Get ready to eat and dance the day away! In the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook, the gang has fun and tasty parties they want to share with you. From Chuck E.&’s Game Night party to Jasper T. Jowls&’ Howlin&’ Hootenanny and Helen Henny&’s All-day Breakfast Sleepover, there&’s a party for every occasion! Each party is chock full of delicious, themed recipes – from tasty Vamples for your next Halloween party and French toast dippers for your kid&’s slumber party, to a Bella&’s favorite quesadilla pizza from her Festive Fiesta, and more! Accompanying the recipes are fun games, jokes, links to video dance parties, and other activities to make each party even more memorable. Share some of Pasqually&’s hilarious jokes, listen to DJ Munch&’s remix of &“Chuck E.&’s Happy Dance,&” or cut loose with the spring sensation that&’s sweeping the nation, the &“Spring Break Breakdance.&” With great party ideas and delicious recipes that the whole family can pitch in to help make, the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook will help make your kid&’s next celebration one to remember! THE PERFECT GIFT for kids of all ages, especially aspiring young chefs. BRING CHUCK E. CHEESE TO YOU: With dozens of fun, tasty, easy-to-make recipes and QR codes to interactive videos, get all the fun of a Chuck E. Cheese without ever leaving home! FOR THE FANS: Whether your favorite character is Munch or Helen Henny, the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook features each and every rockin&’ character from Chuck E.&’s awesome crew. DOZENS OF RECIPES: From pizzas to milkshakes, Southern food to Spanish food, from breakfast, to dessert, this cookbook will have a recipe kids will love!
Chunky
by Yehudi MercadoIn this full-color middle grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding friendship with his imaginary mascot, Chunky, as he navigates growing up in a working class Mexican-Jewish family.Hudi needs to lose weight, according to his doctors. Concerned about the serious medical issue Hudi had when he was younger, his parents push him to try out for sports. Hudi would rather do anything else, but then he meets Chunky, his imaginary friend and mascot. Together, they decide to give baseball a shot. As the only Mexican and Jewish kid in his neighborhood, Hudi has found the cheerleader he never had. Baseball doesn’t go well (unless getting hit by the ball counts), but the two friends have a great time drawing and making jokes. While Hudi’s parents keep trying to find the right sport for Hudi, Chunky encourages him to pursue his true love—comedy.But when Hudi’s dad loses his job, it gets harder for Hudi to chart his own course, even with Chunky’s guidance. Can Chunky help Hudi stay true to himself or will this friendship strike out?* A TLA Maverick Graphic Novel of the Year * Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year * A ALSC Graphic Novel Pick of the Year *
Chunky Goes to Camp
by Yehudi MercadoIn Yehudi Mercado’s full-color middle grade graphic memoir sequel to Chunky, Hudi and his imaginary friend, Chunky, head to Jewish summer camp, where the dynamic duo meet a new friend who can see Chunky, too, and get mixed up in a prank war. This series is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft. Hudi finally embraced his love of art and comedy, but his class clown antics keep getting him in trouble. After Hudi’s artwork lands him in detention again, his parents decide a change is needed when summer arrives, and they sentence him to four weeks at summer camp.Hudi is hesitant about Camp Green—a Jewish sleepaway camp in the blazing Texas desert. At least he still has Chunky. Then Hudi meets Pepe, a fellow camper who’s also Latinx, Jewish, and a comedian like Hudi, and who—get this—can also see Chunky! What?! The rest of Hudi’s bunkmates are also a motley crew of misfits. Has Hudi finally found his people?This new friendship with Pepe leads Hudi and Chunky into all kinds of hijinks, including a prank war with a few rival campers: the rich, preppy trio of Joshes. Hudi soon realizes that Pepe is driven by more than just making people laugh and he’s not telling Hudi the truth. As the pranks escalate further than Hudi wants, he’s at risk of getting labeled a troublemaker again—can Chunky help Hudi save this new friendship? Or will it flame out?
Chupi: El Binky que regresó a su hogar
by ThaliaThalia, la internacionalmente conocida cantante, compositora, mujer de negocios y actriz, comparte esta simpática y tiernahistoria sobre una de las experiencias más comunes entre casi todos los padres: el momento en que sus hijos deben dejarel chupete. Thalia creó Binkylandia, un país encantado donde viven los binkies, y al lugar donde regresarán algún día, paraleer a sus pequeños a la hora de dormir. Con colores vivos y llamativos, esta simpática historia ayudará a sus hijos a afrontar el difícil momento de dejar el chupete
Chupie: The Binky That Returned Home (English edition)
by ThaliaInternationally known singer, songwriter, business woman, and actress Thalia shares this fun and fanciful story about something every parent can relate to–persuading your child to give up the pacifier. Thaila dreamed up Binkyland, the magical place where the Binkies live and would one day return home, as a bedtime story for her own children.Vibrant, colorful, and campy, this is the perfect story for kids who need the extra push to give up their own binkies.*Please note: this audio edition includes both English and SpanishThalia, la internacionalmente conocida cantante, compositora, mujer de negocios y actriz, comparte esta simpática y tiernahistoria sobre una de las experiencias más comunes entre casi todos los padres: el momento en que sus hijos deben dejarel chupete. Thalia creó Binkylandia, un país encantado donde viven los binkies, y al lugar donde regresarán algún día, paraleer a sus pequeños a la hora de dormir. Con colores vivos y llamativos, esta simpática historia ayudará a sus hijos a afrontar el difícil momento de dejar el chupete
Church Conflict: The Hidden Systems Behind The Fights
by Charles Cosgrove Dennis HatfieldIf church is like a family, it fights like one too! As in any family, conflict in the church family is natural and inevitable. But the way the church family handles its fights can make or break ministry. By using stories and examples of real problems at actual churches, Cosgrove and Hatfield have applied family-systems theory to help us identify the hidden structural boundaries in any group relationship. They show how the dynamics and 'family rules' operating in the informal family-like church system powerfully influence how church members relate to each other.
Church for the Fatherless: A Ministry Model for Society's Most Pressing Problem
by Mark E. StrongFatherlessness has reached epidemic levels. Forty percent of children in the U.S. will go to bed tonight in a home without a father. Studies show that people without fathers are at much higher risk for low educational performance, drug abuse, crime and poverty. Fatherlessness is rampant in our churches as well. When planting his church, Mark Strong realized that fifteen of twenty core leaders, whether they were in their twenties or sixties, white or black, had grown up without an active father figure in their lives. And he determined to make a difference in the lives of the next generation. The church is uniquely positioned to minister to the fatherless, both within its own community and in society at large. Strong shows how we can make our churches places of refuge for our nation's fatherless. Churches can reveal a true picture of God as loving Father through mentoring both children and dads, meeting the practical needs of children, and much more. By embedding key values into your congregational culture, your church can become a church for the fatherless. Be part of the solution. Are you ready to make a difference?
Cicada Summer
by Maureen LeurckIn this moving, witty novel, author Maureen Leurck explores the intricacies and joys of renovation and rediscovery—as one woman’s improvement project promises to transform much more than a home . . . People keep a house alive, not the other way around. Alex Proctor has seen the truth of this in every empty, rundown property she’s bought and renovated since her divorce almost three years ago. She’s also experienced the thrill of making each one into a home. Her newest project is a dilapidated, century-old house just a few blocks from Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. Time and neglect, along with rats and raccoons, have ravaged it inside and out. Only Alex can see the beauty of what it once was and might become again. In just a few weeks—by the time the cicadas make their scheduled reappearance after seventeen years underground—the house should be ready to sell. In the meantime, there are construction disasters, and surprises, to contend with. Amid overgrown grounds and rooms brimming with debris, Alex finds treasures—pocket doors, hardwood floors hidden beneath layers of linoleum and grime—and carved initials that reveal a long-ago love story involving Alex’s elderly neighbor, Elsie, and another cicada summer. At the same time, Alex finds herself searching for a way to reconcile her new life with lingering feelings for her ex-husband. For so long she felt sure that moving on was the only option, but maybe this house, and everything she’s learning in it, could give Alex room for a second chance . . .“A captivating novel about the power of redemption.” —Jen Lancaster, New York Times bestselling author
Cicada Summer: A Novel
by Erica McKeenA woman, her grandfather, and her lover quarantine in the remote lakeside wilderness—where their world splits apart at the seams. In the summer of 2020, with a heat wave bearing down and a brood of periodical cicadas climbing into the trees, Husha mourns the recent death of her mother while quarantining with her ailing grandfather, Arthur, at his lakeside cabin in remote Ontario. They’re soon joined by Husha’s ex-lover, Nellie, who arrives without explanation to complete their trio. Also among them is a strange book, discovered by Husha while cleaning out her mother’s house. When she, Arthur, and Nellie begin to read it together, they learn that her mother’s last missive was a short story collection, crawling with unsettling imagery and terrifying transformations. As the stories bleed into their cloistered life in the cabin, they must each reckon with loss, longing, and what it means to truly know another person. Incantatory and atmospheric, Cicada Summer is a dazzlingly original novel about how we grieve and care for one another.
Cicatrices de l'âme
by Javier Piña CruzDeuxième partie de la biologie de l'Amour Infini. Amelia a survécu à des épreuves inimaginables qui ont marqué son enfance et laissé des cicatrices profondes dans son âme. Arrachée à un monde cruel et sombre, elle a trouvé refuge auprès de Silvia et Naia, qui lui ont offert l'amour et la chaleur d'une véritable famille. Cependant, les cicatrices émotionnelles d'Amelia continuent de l'accompagner alors qu'elle essaie de reconstruire sa vie. Entre souvenirs douloureux et espoirs d'un avenir meilleur, elle doit affronter les ombres de son passé tout en apprenant à ouvrir son cœur à l'amour et à l'acceptation. À travers des pages empreintes d'émotion et de résilience, Cicatrices de l'âme raconte une histoire d'espoir, de guérison et de force intérieure. C'est un voyage captivant qui invite le lecteur à explorer les profondeurs de la douleur humaine, tout en découvrant la beauté de la transformation et de la résilience.
Cien cuyes (Premio Alfaguara de novela #Volumen 20)
by Gustavo RodríguezPREMIO ALFAGUARA DE NOVELA 2023 La vida es un largo viaje hacia el adiós y ellos miraron de frente cada parte del trayecto. UNA NOVELA TRAGICÓMICA SOBRE NUESTRA LONGEVIDAD Y SUS PARADOJAS «Nos hace tanto reír como emocionarnos mucho. Creo que cada lector encontrará su propio reflejo en esta novela».Claudia Piñeiro, presidenta del jurado «Un libro conmovedor cuyos protagonistas cuidan, son cuidados y defienden la dignidad hasta sus últimas consecuencias».Del acta del jurado Cuando Eufrasia Vela empieza a trabajar como cuidadora de ancianos, no sospecha que su oficio la llevará a una encrucijada existencial. La íntima relación que mantiene con doña Carmen, el doctor Harrison y Los Siete Magníficos —entrañables personajes que se apoderan de su pensamiento y su cariño— la obliga a replantearse su papel de madre y hermana, las vicisitudes de la longevidad, las formas de la compasión y el sorpresivo valor que los cuyes, esos conejillos de Indias tan peculiares, adquieren en su presupuesto moral. Acompañada de una banda sonora donde resuenan el huayno, el jazz, la balada y el pop, la historia de Cien cuyes rescata a la vez la impronta del cine como un contrapunto de la existencia de sus personajes y una fuente de revelaciones sobre el sentido de la vida y de la muerte cuando esta se aproxima. «Cien cuyes es una novela tragicómica, situada en la Lima de hoy, que refleja uno de los grandes conflictos de nuestro tiempo: somos sociedades cada vez más longevas y cada vez más hostiles con la gente mayor. Paradoja que Gustavo Rodríguez aborda con destreza y humor. Un libro conmovedor cuyos protagonistas cuidan, son cuidados y defienden la dignidad hasta sus últimas consecuencias».Del acta del jurado del XXVI Premio Alfaguara de novela, presidido por Claudia Piñeiro e integrado por Javier Rodríguez Marcos, Carolina Orloff, Rafael Arias García, Juan Tallón y Pilar Reyes La crítica ha dicho:«Una historia tragicómica, conmovedora, hecha con destreza y humor».Claudia Piñeiro «Una trama global, marcada por un humor negro que ya forma parte del sello del [...] autor».C. García, La Razón «El racismo,la división económica, las contradicciones en que vive la sociedad peruana, son elementos que Cien cuyes hereda de aquella impresionante Madrugada. Pues esa novela era luz, así que por tanto hay que esperar otra vez una escritura tan luminosa como aquella. Un don bien latinoamericano que distingue a Gustavo Rodríguez».Juan Cruz, El Periódico de España «Rodríguez da su punto de vista sobre el Perú, al que define como un país adolescente en busca de validación, y abre las puertas de su literatura, la piscina con agua a la que se lanzó después de los treinta».Renzo Gómez Vega, El País «Reúne dos características que tiene que tener un escritor: mucho talento [...] y, por otro lado, [considerar] la escritura un acto de humildad, un acto de desprendimiento».Patricia del Río, Las Mañanas con Patricia del Río«Una de esas voces que sorprenden, justamente porque no se jacta de alimentarse solo de la literatura. También cree en la calle y en su mirada y en sí mismo».Alberto Fuguet
Cincinnati Lee, Curse Breaker
by Heidi HeiligFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets Indiana Jones! A young adventurer races to break the family curse by repatriating the artifacts her famed ancestor “saved.” Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Kwame Mbalia, and Rena Barron.Cincinnati Lee’s great great (great?) grandfather is famous. His adventures discovering ancient artifacts have been made into movies, and his work is widely respected by museums across the world. The thing is, in that line of work, you’re bound to get cursed. And that leaves your great great (great?) granddaughter to break the curse by returning the artifacts you “preserved.”Cincinnati’s own adventure begins in the Cosmopolitan Museum in New York City, where her single mom works and Cincinnati has grown up. Soon she learns about the ancient Spear of Destiny—and its potential to right all the wrongs in her family’s past. Or bring about the end of the world. It all depends on whose hands it falls into. Cincinnati must beat two relic hunters to the spear, and her quest will take her to surprising locations throughout the city and even across the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, she’ll make a new friend (which is not the easiest thing to do), make some enemies (surprisingly easy to do), and ultimately learn what makes the world worth saving. Acclaimed author Heidi Heilig makes a dazzling middle grade debut with an irrepressible hero, a compelling cast of friends and enemies, nonstop action, and a thoughtful approach to viewing our responsibilities to each other and the world around us.
Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1)
by Marissa MeyerHumans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl. ... Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future. In this thrilling debut young adult novel, the first of a quartet, Marissa Meyer introduces readers to an unforgettable heroine and a masterfully crafted new world that's enthralling.
Cinderella
by Susan Jeffers Amy Ehrlich Gregory BattcockCinderella's transformation from poor girl to princess never fails to captivate young ones, and this stellar retelling, exquisitely illustrated by Susan Jeffers, is a must for every library. When the original version of this book was published in 1985, Publishers Weekly called it "a treasure for all ages," and The New York Times declared, "Fairy-tale aficionados will be mesmerized. " For this hardcover reissue, Susan Jeffers retouched her pen-and- ink and dye illustrations, making them even richer. Her brilliant artwork is showcased in a new interior design featuring a fifth-color gold border. Embossed gold foil type on the jacket of this large-format picture book trumpets the arrival of the girl who went from rags to riches.
Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture
by Peggy OrensteinThe rise of the girlie-girl, warns Peggy Orenstein, is no innocent phenomenon. Following her acclaimed books Flux, Schoolgirls, and the provocative New York Times bestseller Waiting for Daisy, Orenstein’s Cinderella Ate My Daughter offers a radical, timely wake-up call for parents, revealing the dark side of a pretty and pink culture confronting girls at every turn as they grow into adults.
Cinderella Effect: Nothing Here Is Forever
by Vaishnavi MacDonald<p>The shadows of the past threaten a couple’s bond in this dark romantic thriller filled with surprising twists.<p> <p>“He carried me uphill and his rhythmic heartbeat sounded like the jungle tribal drums to my ears. My head lay on his chest . . . the scent of him filled my mind and banished my fears. What do I make of this? It is something I feared all my life. Could there be a chance to live apart? O God, for your love’s sake, help me to believe in being loved by the one who steals my heart . . .”<p> <p>Before Ann could write any further, she fell asleep with her head on the table. Phil came in and saw her diary. Curious, he quietly opened it. As he read, his face darkened. He looked at her and wondered what she was thinking . . .<p> <p>Ann’s case was a complicated one. She’d gone through a very dark childhood that had shaped her psyche to a great extent. But Phil’s secret was even darker. Could these opposites ever meet in the ray of hope called love? That was a question that only time would tell. They would first need to confront the shadow from the past that threatened to destroy the present . . .<p>
Cinderella Gets a Brazilian: An eShort Story
by Emma Mclaughlin Nicola KrausFrom the New York Times #1 bestselling authors, a hilarious short story about a modern woman's attempts to transform herself, make it to the party, and nab The Guy--all before the night runs out.She's overworked, underpaid--not to mention frighteningly under-groomed and horrifically over-tired. And yes, it's So-And-So's drinks thing tonight, but all she wants is to get out of her office and into her bed before the clock strikes midnight. Until she hears that The Hot Guy From the Summer Share will be making an appearance--and, just like that, Cinderella is on a mission.
Cinderella Lopez: A Novel
by Berta PlatasFifteen-year-old Cynthia Lopez made a promise to her dying father: she will live with her two stepsisters, Ami and Lila, until she turns 25, at which point she'll inherit his large estate. Now, nine years later, twenty-four-year-old Cyn is counting down the days to that fateful birthday. At first, living with Ami and Lila had been fun, even exciting at times. Two of New York's hottest It-Girls, they know all the right people, own all the right things, and go to all the right parties. Sensible Cyn used to be content hiding in the shadows of her larger-than-life sisters. Now, Cyn is finally wising up and realizing that she is no longer stepsister to the stars--she is personal assistant/slave to the stars (or Las Diablas, as the Latin press likes to call them). And, when Prince Charming enters, Cyn must go head-to-head with her truly wicked stepsisters in order to win back her father's fortune, her perfect man, and, most importantly, her life.
Cinderella Next Door (The Fortunes of Texas: The Wedding Gift #4)
by Nancy Robards ThompsonAll that's missing is the glass slipper… High school teacher and aspiring artist Ginny Sanders knows she is not Draper Fortune&’s type. Content to admire her fabulous and flirty new neighbor from a distance, she is stunned when he asks her out. What would the superwealthy, superhandsome Fortune want with her? Draper is charmed by the sensitive teacher, but when he learns why she doesn&’t date, he must decide if he can be the man she needs…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Fortunes of Texas: The Wedding GiftBook 1: Their New Year's Beginning by Michelle MajorBook 2: A Soldier's Dare by Jo McNallyBook 3: Anyone But a Fortune by Judy DuarteBook 4: Cinderella Next Door by Nancy Robards ThompsonBook 5: A Fortune in the Family by Kathy DouglassBook 6: Finding Fortune's Secret by Allison Leigh
Cinderella Smith
by Diane Goode Stephanie BardenCinderella Smith has a problem with a capital P. She loses shoes almost as quickly as she puts them on her feet. But now she's lost the most important shoe of all: her shiny, ruby red tap shoe. Without it she won't have a chance of being chosen Pumpkin Blossom Fairy for the fall dance recital-and that means no special tutu, no crown, and no solo! The school year is starting out with big problems too. Her new teacher laughs at her name, she's sitting at the smart-boys table, and her old best friend is ignoring her. Now the new girl, Erin, has asked for her advice on wicked stepsisters. And Cinderella doesn't have stepsisters-wicked or otherwise! The recital is just around the corner and the stepsisters are on their way. Can Cinderella and Erin solve the capital P problems in time?
Cinderella Smith: The More the Merrier
by Diane Goode Stephanie BardenVexylent. V-E-X-Y-L-E-N-T. Vexylent. Okay, okay, "vexylent" isn't a real word! Cinderella Smith made it up as a combination of "very" and "excellent." But Cinderella and Erin are hard at work learning to spell real words, because whoever wins first place in the spelling bee gets to pick the theme of the class party! Speaking of words, Rosemary T. has been using some pretty mean ones lately. So Cinderella decides to give her the silent treatment. But Cinderella's aunt Flora tells her that it's time to have a "what's what" with Rosemary. Will Cinderella be able to say, and spell, everything she needs?
Cinderella Smith: The Super Secret Mystery
by Stephanie BardenStephanie Barden has created a great role model for tweens. Cinderella Smith is confident, smart, and very real. Fans of Junie B. Jones and Clementine will love watching Cinderella conquer the problems of third-grade life, and parents will appreciate the vocabulary-enhancing words Stephanie Barden sprinkles through the story. In The Super-Secret Mystery, third in the Cinderella Smith chapter-book series, Cinderella is excited to write a report on an endangered species. She can’t wait to investigate this important environmental issue. But every book she needs to do her research has disappeared from the library! That won’t stop Cinderella. She won’t be stopped by the mean-girl bullies and will follow every clue until she solves the mystery of the missing books. Illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Diane Goode add to the appeal of Cinderella’s story.