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Widows and Orphans
by Michael ArdittiLyrical and witty, moving and profound: the story of a good man fighting for his principles in a hostile world'An uncomfortable but very readable novel about the careless greeds of the way we live now' Helen Dunmore, Guardian'A Graham Greene for our time' Spectator'There are splendidly comic scenes worthy of Alan Ayckbourn' Ham and HighThe Francombe & Salter Mercury has served the residents of two South Coast resorts for over 150 years. Hit by both the economic decline and the advent of new technology, Duncan Neville, the latest member of his family to occupy the editor's chair, is struggling to keep the paper afloat. Duncan's personal life is in similar disarray as he juggles the demands of his elderly mother, disaffected son, harassed ex-wife and devoted secretary. Meanwhile, a childhood friend turned bitter rival unveils plans to rebuild the dilapidated pier, which, while promising to revive the town's fortunes, threaten its traditional ethos. Then Duncan meets Ellen, a recent divorcee, who has moved to Francombe with her two teenage children. By turns lyrical, witty and poignant, Widows and Orphans casts an unflinching eye over the joys and adversities of contemporary life and paints a masterful portrait of a decent man fighting for his principles in a hostile world.
The Widow's Choice: The gripping new historical drama from the author of the bestselling Shipyard Girls series
by Nancy Revell'An epic follow-up to the bestselling Shipyard Girls series' Peterborough Telegraph______________________From the Shipyards of Sunderland to Lady of the Manor . . .1949, County Durham.When Angie marries her sweetheart Quentin and moves into Cuthford Manor to begin their new life together, she feels like the luckiest woman in the world.But Quentin falls victim to a tragic accident and Angie's life is left devastated. Now, along with the prospect of rebuilding her life, she is faced with an impossible choice that will have far-reaching consequences for herself and those she loves most.Angie will need to draw on the help of her family, the community of Cuthford Manor and her old friends from the shipyards if she is to find happiness again._________________________Readers love The Widow's Choice:'This was so worth waiting for''An unforgettable story''Nancy is a fantastic storyteller''A great read and a superb writer''Everything I expected and more''This book held me from beginning to end''So looking forward to the next one''Wow. What an amazing read!''Just brilliant!'Praise for Nancy Revell:'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart' Northern Echo'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph‘A well-written story with vivid characters’ Anna Jacobs‘An uplifting read with a very satisfying conclusion’ Rosie Goodwin**Nancy Revell's next book, The Mother's Secret, is available to pre-order now!**
The Widows of Wichita County
by Jodi ThomasA fan-favorite story of heartbreak, hope and the incredible power of female friendship from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas, originally published in 2003.Randi Howard, Anna Montano, Meredith Allen, Helena Whitworth and Crystal Howard have absolutely nothing in common apart from their husbands’ work. They are all married to men who live to search for "black gold," men who are willing to exchange backbreaking work and long days for danger and excitement—and money. But on a blistering day in early autumn, a fiery explosion on a West Texas oil rig changes everything.In one brief moment, tragedy binds Randi, Anna, Meredith, Helena and Crystal closer together than they ever thought possible. As they gather at the hospital, waiting to learn who among them will have to bury her husband, they turn to one another for support. And so begins a journey of faith, of strength, of courage and of love.
The Widow's Promise: The fourth captivating saga in the beloved Families of Fairley Terrace series (The Families of Fairley Terrace #4)
by Jennie FeltonThe captivating fourth book in the beloved classic series from 'one of the nation's favourite saga author' (Lancashire Post) in the grand tradition of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.Jennie's heartwarming and heartrending sagas are richly praised!'Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped... if you enjoy reading books in the style of Catherine Cookson then this one is for you' Books With Wine and Chocolate'Another superbly woven and character-rich story from a saga author who writes from the heart' Peterborough Telegraph'Packed full of Jennie's signature strong heroines, this book will keep you guessing' MNR JournalShe'd do anything to keep her children safe...Carina Talbot's life is shattered when her beloved husband Robert is found dead in mysterious circumstances. Suddenly she must take on sole responsibility for their two young children and find a way to continue running the farm which was Robert's pride and joy - not to mention prevent Sally, her beautiful and headstrong sister-in-law, from making choices that will affect them all.Help comes in the form of two new men in her life: local landowner Lord Cal Melbrook, a scarred war hero whose surly temperament seemingly masks a generous heart, and a mysterious stranger who claims to have been friends with Robert and offers a much-needed hand on the farm. But can Carina truly trust the motives of either man? And, as a woman alone, can she keep her vow to protect her children from further tragedy?'With a strong heroine like Carina Talbot, you can't go wrong with this absorbing novel... I'd never read any of Jennie Felton's novels before but really liked the way she brings a sense of time and place and introduces us to totally believable characters' GoodReads reviewerDon't miss Jennie's the rest Families of Fairley Terrace series, which begins with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continues with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs, Carina's story in The Widow's Promise and Laurel's story in The Sister's Secret.Plus look out for Jennie's page-turning standalones - The Stolen Child, A Mother's Sacrifice and The Smuggler's Girl - coming soon!
The Widow's Promise: The fourth captivating saga in the beloved Families of Fairley Terrace series (The Families of Fairley Terrace #4)
by Jennie FeltonThe Widow's Promise is a powerful new saga from Jennie Felton, in her Families of Fairley Terrace series, in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin of secrets, romance, drama and triumph in the wake of a bitter tragedy.She'd do anything to keep her children safe...Carina Talbot's life is shattered when her beloved husband Robert is found dead in mysterious circumstances. Suddenly she must take on sole responsibility for their two young children and find a way to continue running the farm which was Robert's pride and joy - not to mention prevent Sally, her beautiful and headstrong sister-in-law, from making choices that will affect them all.Help comes in the form of two new men in her life: local landowner Lord Cal Melbrook, a scarred war hero whose surly temperament seemingly masks a generous heart, and a mysterious stranger who claims to have been friends with Robert and offers a much-needed hand on the farm. But can Carina truly trust the motives of either man? And, as a woman alone, can she keep her vow to protect her children from further tragedy? Don't miss the rest of the Families of Fairley Terrace series, which began with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continued with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, and Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs.(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Widow's Promise: The Families of Fairley Terrace Sagas 4
by Jennie FeltonThe powerful new saga from Jennie Felton, in her Families of Fairley Terrace series, in the grand tradition of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Josephine Cox, of secrets, romance, drama and triumph in the wake of a bitter tragedy.She'd do anything to keep her children safe...Carina Talbot's life is shattered when her beloved husband Robert is found dead in mysterious circumstances. Suddenly she must take on sole responsibility for their two young children and find a way to continue running the farm which was Robert's pride and joy - not to mention prevent Sally, her beautiful and headstrong sister-in-law, from making choices that will affect them all.Help comes in the form of two new men in her life: local landowner Lord Cal Melbrook, a scarred war hero whose surly temperament seemingly masks a generous heart, and a mysterious stranger who claims to have been friends with Robert and offers a much-needed hand on the farm. But can Carina truly trust the motives of either man? And, as a woman alone, can she keep her vow to protect her children from further tragedy? 'With a strong heroine like Carina Talbot, you can't go wrong with this absorbing novel... I'd never read any of Jennie Felton's novels before but really liked the way she brings a sense of time and place and introduces us to totally believable characters' GoodReads reviewerDon't miss the rest of the Families of Fairley Terrace series, which began with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continued with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, and Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs.
The Widow's Scandalous Affair (Mills And Boon Historical Ser. #1)
by Lucy AshfordSparring partners……to scandalous loversSince discovering Raphael Lefevre, Marquis of Montpellier, had danced with her to win a wager, cool beauty Lady Serena has openly criticized the rogue’s behavior. Then he rescues her from a blackmailer—and kisses her! Now Serena’s forced to pretend they’re conducting a scandalous affair. Amid the parties and balls, Serena’s realizing Raphael is not the dissolute rake he’d have society believe he is, and she’s in danger of falling for her enemy! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Widow's Survival Guide: Living with Children After the Death of Your Spouse
by Charity Pimentel-Hyams“Charity offers hope and practical steps through the darkness and difficulty of grief into the light and new possibilities of life.” —The Reverend Tracy Fye WeatherhoggWithin The Widow’s Survival Guide, Charity Pimentel-Hyams, a widow at thirty-seven with children aged five, three, and one at the time of her husband’s tragic and unexpected death, takes women through the challenges and triumphs of young widowhood. Throughout The Widow’s Survival Guide, women learn:What to do directly after the death of their spouseHow to support themselves and handle grieving children, even when they’re falling apartWhat grief can look like and the symptoms it createsHow to create an action plan for day-to-day lifeStrategies to check in with their heart and stay connected to their lost loved one“A brave and deeply human account of embracing unbearable loss . . . powerful medicine for anyone suffering loss.” —Robin Winn, LMFT“A heartbreaking journey of myriad emotions, love, and loss. I found myself holding my breath through some of the painfully practical details and advice to widows. The love expressed in this book in tangible, honest and devastating.” —Ana-Maria Figueredo, author of The Secret Art of Selling Insurance“Just the right mix of practicality and existentialism . . . anticipates and normalizes the complex emotions associated with early widowhood.” —Megan Greenleaf, MD
Wie man ein gutes Kind aufzieht
by Starbuck O'Dwyer Thomas PletichaGenannt als Indie Reader Discovery Awards-Finalist (Kindererziehung) und Foreword Reviews Book of the Year-Finalist (sowohl in der Kategorie Humor als auch Essay) ist „Wie man ein gutes Kind aufzieht“ kein herkömmliches Ratgeber-Buch, sondern vielmehr eine Sammlung von 23 humorvollen und von Herzen kommenden Erzählungen über die Herausforderungen und Freuden der Kindererziehung und das Heranwachsen zur Unterhaltung von sowohl Eltern als auch Kindern. Mit der Erforschung von Themen wie Ehrlichkeit, Loyalität, Mut, harte Arbeit, Hartnäckigkeit und Liebe bringt Sie „Wie man ein gutes Kind aufzieht“ garantiert zum Lachen mit Erzählungen, die authentisch und universell als auch perfekt dafür geeignet sind, ein Gespräch über die Bedeutung von Charakter und Integrität zu beginnen. „Wie man ein gutes Kind aufzieht“ ist äußerst unterhaltsam und aussagekräftig und eines der besten Bücher zum Thema Kindererziehung und Aufwachsen, das Sie finden können.
The Wife: A Novel (Ulverscroft Ser.)
by Meg WolitzerNow a major motion picture starring Glenn Close in her Golden Globe–winning role! One of bestselling author Meg Wolitzer&’s most beloved books—an &“acerbically funny&” (Entertainment Weekly) and &“intelligent…portrait of deception&” (The New York Times). The Wife is the story of the long and stormy marriage between a world-famous novelist, Joe Castleman, and his wife Joan, and the secret they&’ve kept for decades. The novel opens just as Joe is about to receive a prestigious international award, The Helsinki Prize, to honor his career as one of America&’s preeminent novelists. Joan, who has spent forty years subjugating her own literary talents to fan the flames of his career, finally decides to stop. Important and ambitious, The Wife is a sharp-eyed and compulsively readable story about a woman forced to confront the sacrifices she&’s made in order to achieve the life she thought she wanted. &“A rollicking, perfectly pitched triumph…Wolitzer&’s talent for comedy of manners reaches a heady high&” (Los Angeles Times), in this wise and candid look at the choices all men and women make—in marriage, work, and life.
Wife After Wife: deliciously entertaining and addictive, the perfect beach read
by Olivia HayfieldGlamour, infidelity, murder . . .Ruthless, devilishly handsome businessman Harry Rose is head of Rose Corporation, No. 18 on the Forbes rich list, and recently married to wife number six. But now, with his business in the spotlight and his love life under scrutiny, Harry's perfect world has the potential to come crashing to the ground.From eighties young gun to noughties billionaire, there's a reason why Harry's many wives have found him impossible to resist. But behind the money, sex and glamour lies a truer tale of infidelity, conspiracy and murder . . .Based on the trials and tribulations of the most infamous historical playboy of them all, Henry VIII, this tale of glamour and serial monogamy will leave you wickedly entertained.Why readers love Wife After Wife:'A delicious read for anyone looking to sink into a big juicy story about love, lust, betrayal and other unfortunate consequences of the heart' Renée Rosen, bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer'An ingenious concept with a perfect anti-hero and addictive plot - I loved it!' Francesca Hornak, author of Seven Days of Us'There's a reason why Harry's many wives have found him impossible to resist . . . brilliant!' Women's Way'This tale of glamour and serial monogamy will leave you deliciously entertained' Female.com.au'This book is absolutely amazing . . . scandalous and rich! Definitely worth adding to the summer read list!' Netgalley review'I loved it. It's a beautifully written contemporary novel that I just could not put down. Five stars and it deserves every one!' Netgalley review
Wife After Wife: deliciously entertaining and addictive, the perfect beach read
by Olivia Hayfield'A great summer read' Woman's WayGlamour, infidelity, murder . . . Ruthless, devilishly handsome businessman Harry Rose is head of Rose Corporation, No. 18 on the Forbes rich list, and recently married to wife number six. But now, with his business in the spotlight and his love life under scrutiny, Harry's perfect world has the potential to come crashing to the ground.From eighties young gun to noughties billionaire, there's a reason why Harry's many wives have found him impossible to resist. But behind the money, sex and glamour lies a truer tale of infidelity, conspiracy and murder . . .Loosely based on the trials and tribulations of the most infamous historical playboy of them all, Henry VIII, this tale of glamour and serial monogamy will leave you wickedly entertained.'A delicious read for anyone looking to sink into a big juicy story about love, lust, betrayal and other unfortunate consequences of the heart' Renée Rosen, bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer'An ingenious concept with a perfect anti-hero and addictive plot - I loved it!' Francesca Hornak, author of Seven Days of Us
The Wife App: A Novel
by Carolyn MacklerBecause every wife deserves a happy ending. Three best friends decide they&’re finally done with their ex-husbands taking their work as wives and moms for granted. They&’re ready to monetize the mental load, stick it to their exes, and have a wild ride in the process.Lauren, mother of twins, wakes up one morning to her Wife Alarm Bells sounding. She sleuths on her husband&’s phone and stumbles on a dirty secret that explodes her marriage. Madeline has it all—a penthouse apartment, a perfect daughter, and no-strings-attached romps with handsome men. When she learns that she might lose her child to her ex in England, it stirs up a decades-old personal tragedy. Sophie, with too much FOMO and never enough money, obsesses over her ex-husband&’s Family 2.0—all while keeping her true desires hidden, even from herself. It starts as a joke during a tipsy night out, as Lauren, Madeline, and Sophie rail against everything wives do for free. Let&’s build an app that monetizes the mental load. And maybe get revenge on our exes in the process? Soon, the Wife App is born, and before long, it&’s the fastest growing start-up in New York City. But then life intervenes. Love intervenes. Ex-husbands intervene. And the consequences are bigger than anything Lauren, Madeline, or Sophie could have expected. Carolyn Mackler marks her debut into adult fiction with a hilarious rollercoaster ride of revenge and redemption that is at once a send-up of modern marriage and a celebration of female friendship and love in all forms.
A Wife for the Surgeon Sheikh: A Wife For The Surgeon Sheikh / The Italian Surgeon's Secret Baby (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Meredith WebberCan a convenient marriage…Bring them the happiness they deserve?It’s a normal workday for nurse Lauren Macpherson, until she’s summoned to her boss’s office to face Sheikh Malik Madani. To protect his nephew, her adopted son, Malik has come to claim him—with a shock proposal! The enigmatic sheikh sweeps her into his world and Lauren is caught up in an undeniable passion. Could their marriage in name only become something more?“Ms. Webber writes interesting characters and I’ve got to admit that I loved the hero and heroine…the chemistry between this couple was strong and had me loving their growing relationship…. No way can he let her go, especially when they have such a strong connection.”— Harlequin Junkie on New Year Wedding for the Crown Prince“The way this story ended had me cheering for this couple’s happy ever after because the plot twist made it palpable these two are meant to be. I would recommend…if you enjoy the fake relationship trope or a story where the hero and heroine are meant to be.”— Harlequin Junkie on A Forever Family for the Army Doc
The Wife He Couldn't Forget
by Yvonne LindsayA husband's amnesia means a second chance at love in this story by USA TODAY bestselling author Yvonne Lindsay After an accident leaves Xander Jackson with no memory of the past several years, he doesn't realize he walked out on his marriage. And his wife, Olivia, grabs this chance to start over with the man she still desires. Allowing Xander to believe they're still the passionate, loving couple they once were is one thing. But Olivia must also hide all evidence of the devastating loss that destroyed their relationship. It's the biggest gamble of her life...and everything depends on reclaiming Xander's heart.
Wife Support System
by Kathleen WhymanThree women, five kids, one house—there&’s going to be a lot of dirty laundry . . . &“A darkly funny and very readable tale.&”—StylistWe&’ve got the balance all wrong. Instead of living with our partners, struggling to do everything by ourselves and only seeing each other now and then, we should do it the other way round. We should live together and see them now and then . . . Erica knows her suggestion sounds extreme, but when her nanny leaves without notice, she&’s extremely desperate. Polly and Louise aren&’t convinced, but when circumstances force them to move into Polly&’s enormous but rundown house, they have to admit that life&’s much easier when the childcare and workload is shared. At first, communal living seems like the answer to all their prayers—childcare on tap, rotas for cleaning, and someone always available to cook dinner. No more last-minute pizza delivery! But over time, resentment starts to grow as they judge each other&’s parenting styles and bicker over everything down to whose turn it is to buy toilet paper. And as one woman has her head turned by a handsome colleague, one resorts to spying on her husband, and another fights to keep a dark secret, they need each other more than ever. But can Polly, Louise and Erica keep their friendship and relationships strong? Or will their perfect mumtopia fall apart? &“A laugh-out-loud emotional rollercoaster with friendship at its wonderful core.&” —Zoë Folbigg, bestselling author of The Note &“I raced through Wife Support System . . . Well-written, funny, heartwarming and lovely.&” —Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess &“Hilarious and fun, tense and poignant. All of the emotions! I loved it from start to finish.&” —Catherine Bennetto, author of How Not to Fall in Love Actually
The Wife the Marquess Left Behind
by Ann LethbridgeAn emotional marriage reunited story set in Regency England.The marquess has returnedTo claim his marchioness! Venetia has made a quiet life for herself without any help from the man she married five years ago. They were both trapped into marriage, but he abandoned her. So when newly titled Marquess Everett Lasalle returns unannounced, expecting his wallflower wife to step into the role of society lady, she won&’t make it easy! Even if he does seem a changed man and is sparking a desire worth waiting for…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Wife Wanted in Dry Creek (Dry Creek Series #17)
by Janet TronstadThanks to his uncle posting a prayer request in the church bulletin, all of Dry Creek, Montana thinks Conrad Nelson wants a wife. A busy mechanic, Conrad is doing just fine on his own. But then the very woman he described as the perfect wife drives into his life. Katrina Britton is in town only temporarily to care for her young nephews--and the worry in her pretty green eyes has him keeping his distance. Dry Creek's confirmed bachelor realizes they're each other's answered prayers.
A Wife Worth Investing In: Penniless Brides Of Convenience (Penniless Brides of Convenience #2)
by Marguerite KayeA convenient proposal…Makes a scandalous match!Part of Penniless Brides of Convenience: Knocking on Owen Harrington’s door, impoverished and desperate Miss Phoebe Brannagh wonders if London’s most eligible catch will recognize her. But injured and reclusive, Owen is no longer a carefree man. And he’s in urgent need of a convenient wife! Owen’s shock proposal allows Phoebe to fulfill her life’s ambition to open a restaurant…but his heated kisses tempt her to hope for a new dream—marriage, for real!Penniless Brides of Convenient miniseriesBook 1 — The Earl’s Countess of ConvenienceBook 2 — A Wife Worth Investing InBook 3 and 4 — coming soon!“The book opens up like a succession of Russian dolls, revealing more and more about the protagonists in all guises. And this is Kaye’s strength as a writer: setting up a plot and characters shrouded in mystery, and then revealing them with increasing complexity as the story moves on … A book not to be missed.”— All About Romance on A Scandalous Winter Wedding“What a wonderful culmination A Scandalous Winter Wedding is to the Matches Made in Scandal series … Ms. Kaye has fast become one of my favorite authors of historical fiction”— Romance Junkies on A Scandalous Winter Wedding
A Wife's Courage: The BRAND NEW Battersea saga for 2023 from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Kitty NealeLondon, 1944. With bombs raining over London, keeping the Battersea Tavern open is no easy feat for owner Winnie Berry - but the community need the warmth and familiarity of the pub more than ever.After marriage, Maureen Fanning had moved out to Wandsworth with her bad-tempered husband Brancher. But when he loses both his job and their lodgings, the only people who will take them in are her kindly grandparents, Len and Renee. Getting a cleaning job at the Battersea Tavern is the least she can do to pay them back. It would all be fine... if it weren't for Brancher.Winnie is determined to take timid Maureen under her wing. But when tragedy strikes, it will be up to Maureen to find the strength she didn't know she possessed...
A Wife's Courage: The BRAND NEW Battersea saga for 2023 from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Kitty NealeLondon, 1944. With bombs raining over London, keeping the Battersea Tavern open is no easy feat for owner Winnie Berry - but the community need the warmth and familiarity of the pub more than ever.After marriage, Maureen Fanning had moved out to Wandsworth with her bad-tempered husband Brancher. But when he loses both his job and their lodgings, the only people who will take them in are her kindly grandparents, Len and Renee. Getting a cleaning job at the Battersea Tavern is the least she can do to pay them back. It would all be fine... if it weren't for Brancher.Winnie is determined to take timid Maureen under her wing. But when tragedy strikes, it will be up to Maureen to find the strength she didn't know she possessed...
The Wig My Father Wore
by Anne EnrightFrom the winner of the Man Booker Prize for The Gathering. “Clever, unsettling, and thoroughly modern . . . We can hear echoes of the Joyce of Dubliners.” —The New York Times Book ReviewThe second novel to be published in America by widely acclaimed Irish author Anne Enright, The Wig My Father Wore is a spry, hilarious novel about parents, love, religion, and the absurdities of them all.Grace is a young Dubliner who works on a television show called Love Quiz. Her father is going benignly senile, but her life otherwise seems fairly solid. When Stephen arrives on her doorstep, however, Grace has no idea what she’s in for. Stephen explains that he is an angel, a former bridge builder who committed suicide in 1934. He has been sent back to earth (as all suicides are) to guide lost souls. Grace does not take this personally at first, but eventually she has to face the idea that things are not so easy, and that her greatest intimacy is with this supernatural creature. As Grace begins to take stock of her life and the prospect of caring enough about something to fight for it, The Wig My Father Wore takes us on a moving, surreal romp through Catholicism, parents, and the reclamation of love from the twin modern evils of cynicism and the detritus of pop culture.“Weird and wonderful . . . Enright beams out a vibrant and complex picture of religion, sex, love, and redemption united in a celestial blue, televisual glow of wit and linguistic sedition.” —The Guardian (London)“Mesmerizing.” —The Independent on Sunday (London)
The Wiggle & Giggle Busy Book
by Trish Kuffner Laurel AielloThe Wiggle & Giggle Busy Book offers 365 fun, lively games and activities to get toddlers and preschoolers moving. It includes outdoor, indoor, water, rhythm/music, and holiday activities for individuals and groups. All activities are designed to strengthen large and small motor skills such as balance and hand-eye coordination. This book will encourage any toddler or preschooler to wiggle and giggle!The Wiggle & Giggle Busy Book contains 365 creative, lively games and activities to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy and active. It provides great alternatives to watching television, playing video games, or doing other sedentary activities. This book will get your young child up and moving for hours! The Wiggle & Giggle Busy Book shows parents and daycare providers how to: instill a love of physical exercise through games and activities that encourage a child to move; focus a child's energy constructively; encourage a child to strengthen large and small motor skills; connect music and rhyme with physical expression to develop a child's creativity; and celebrate holidays and other special occasions with games and activities that get everyone moving. This book is written with warmth and sprinkled with humor and insight.
Wilbur Avenue
by Steven ManchesterAs children, Rick Giles and Abby Gerwitz planted romantic seeds that would unexpectedly blossom later in their lives-a story told in the novel, PRESSED PENNIES. In this novelette featuring the characters from PRESSED PENNIES, after a magical summer Abby and the neighborhood gang receive some very bad news. Richard's dad has accepted a new job and the Giles family is moving away. Abby is devastated because she's losing the person who might be more important to her at this stage in her life than anyone else. As a final gift to Richard's friends, Jim Giles takes the kids to Lincoln Park, an amusement park that hosts a day of unforgettable memories. The experiences they share there will resonate deep into their lives.
Wild About Dads
by Diana MurraySee lions snuggle on the savanna and groundhogs play on the prairie in Diana Murray's Wild About Dads, a heartwarming picture book that celebrates dads of all kinds—featuring illustrations by Amber Alvarez!Dads can help you reach up high,and help to keep you warm and dry.Dads are strong, dads are brave,but sometimes dads could use a shave.Everyone loves dads—humans, lions, frogs, prairie dogs, and even pelicans! See all these animals snuggle their little ones in this sweet, rhyming picture book that celebrates fatherhood in its many forms. Perfect for Father’s Day and showing dads how much they mean to you every day of the year. An Imprint Book