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Baby's First Easter (Sassy)
by Grosset & DunlapMom, dad, and baby will love our line of books from Sassy, the award-winning and innovative toy company. This book is perfect for celebrating baby's first Easter!
Baby's First Felony (A Cecil Younger Investigation #7)
by John StraleyShamus Award–winner John Straley returns to his critically acclaimed Cecil Younger detective series, set in Sitka, Alaska, a land of perfect beauty and not-so-perfect locals.Criminal defense investigator Cecil Younger spends his days coaching would-be felons on how to avoid incriminating themselves. He even likes most of the rough characters who seek his services. So when Sherrie, a returning client, asks him to track down some evidence to clear her of a domestic violence charge, Cecil agrees. Maybe he’ll find something that will get her abusive boyfriend locked up for good.Cecil treks out to the shady apartment complex only to discover the “evidence” is a large pile of cash—fifty thousand dollars, to be exact. That is how Cecil finds himself in violation of one of his own maxims: Nothing good comes of walking around with a lot of someone else’s money.In this case, “nothing good” turns out to be a deep freeze full of drug-stuffed fish, a murder witnessed at close range, and a kidnapping—his teenage daughter, Blossom, is snatched as collateral for his cooperation. The reluctant, deeply unlucky investigator turns to an unlikely source for help: the misfit gang of clients he’s helped to defend over the years. Together, they devise a plan to free Blossom and restore order to Sitka. But when your only hope for justice lies in the hands of a group of criminals, things don’t always go according to plan.
Baby's First Homecoming
by Cathy McdavidGiving away her baby for adoption was the second biggest mistake of Sierra Powell's life. But after a miraculous turn of events, she is reunited with her toddler son and they return to Arizona. Too bad Sierra's first mistake is waiting for her there-Clay Duvall, a much too charming cowboy. And onetime love of her life.Clay is not about to let go of the opportunity to raise his flesh and blood. He proposes co-parenting-meaning Sierra and Jamie have to move close to him. Real close, as in onto his property. As far as Sierra's concerned, he has no say in her son's life; Clay was the one who walked out on their relationship.Will the sparks between Clay and Sierra set off the formerly feuding Powell and Duvall clans...or will they rekindle an old passion?
Baby's First Kind Words: A Board Book
by Hsinping PanThis delightfully illustrated board book introduces babies and toddlers to kind words and phrases, from &“please&” and &“thanks&” to &“share,&” &“care,&” and &“bye-bye.&”
Baby's First Tattoo: A Memory Book for Modern Parents
by Barry Blitt Jim MullenMILLIONS OF PEOPLE THINK CHILDREN ARE THE CUTEST,CUDDLIEST, MOST WONDERFUL, SAINTLY CREATURESIN THE ENTIRE WORLD.THESE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN.THEY HAVE NICE THINGS. THEY COLLECT FRAGILE POTTERY. THEY HAVE CANDLELIT DINNERS IN FANCY RESTAURANTS. THEY GO TO MOVIES. THEY HAVE WHITE CARPETS.PEOPLE WITH SMALL CHILDREN HAVEN'T BEEN TO A RESTAURANT WITHOUTPLASTIC SILVERWARE IN YEARS. THE LAST MOVIE THEY SAW IN A THEATER IS NOWON AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS. THEIR HOUSE LOOKS LIKE IT WASDECORATED BY PEE-WEE HERMAN.BABY'S FIRST TATTOO IS FOR THEM.For years parents have been buying baby books to document all the precious moments in their new baby's life -- Baby's First Tooth, Baby's First Haircut, Baby's First Step. What have been ignored for too long are those "alternative" precious moments that really should be written down, celebrated, and remembered -- Baby's First Projectile Vomit, Baby's First Tantrum in a Crowded Grocery Store, Baby's 10,000th Dirty Diaper. Otherwise you might forget them and think of becoming parents once again.
Baby's First Tattoo
by Barry Blitt Jim MullenMILLIONS OF PEOPLE THINK CHILDREN ARE THE CUTEST,CUDDLIEST, MOST WONDERFUL, SAINTLY CREATURESIN THE ENTIRE WORLD.THESE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN.THEY HAVE NICE THINGS. THEY COLLECT FRAGILE POTTERY. THEY HAVE CANDLELIT DINNERS IN FANCY RESTAURANTS. THEY GO TO MOVIES. THEY HAVE WHITE CARPETS.PEOPLE WITH SMALL CHILDREN HAVEN'T BEEN TO A RESTAURANT WITHOUTPLASTIC SILVERWARE IN YEARS. THE LAST MOVIE THEY SAW IN A THEATER IS NOWON AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS. THEIR HOUSE LOOKS LIKE IT WASDECORATED BY PEE-WEE HERMAN.BABY'S FIRST TATTOO IS FOR THEM.For years parents have been buying baby books to document all the precious moments in their new baby's life -- Baby's First Tooth, Baby's First Haircut, Baby's First Step. What have been ignored for too long are those "alternative" precious moments that really should be written down, celebrated, and remembered -- Baby's First Projectile Vomit, Baby's First Tantrum in a Crowded Grocery Store, Baby's 10,000th Dirty Diaper. Otherwise you might forget them and think of becoming parents once again.
Baby's First Words (Sassy)
by Grosset & DunlapMom, dad, and baby will love our line of books from Sassy, the award-winning and innovative toy company. This book introduces babies to common first words and is perfect for reading aloud to babies 6 months and up.
Baby's First Year: The Netmums Guide to Being a New Mum
by Netmums Hollie SmithSo you've made it through nine months of pregnancy and the birth itself. You're mum to a new baby. Congratulations! But while the first year of your baby's life brings much joy, it can also be a testing time. Chances are you'll have lots of questions about your new baby. With peer-to-peer guidance and tips from the members of Netmums plus key medical and developmental information from the experts, BABY'S FIRST YEAR has all the answers. Structured as a month-by-month guide, BABY'S FIRST YEAR offers advice on subjects from breastfeeding to sleep routines, from teething to baby-proofing your home. It tells you what you can expect at each stage of your child's development and how best to deal with any concerns you might have along the way. Helping you to make the most of what is both a challenging and wonderful time, BABY'S FIRST YEAR is an indispensable bible for the first crucial months of your baby's life.
Baby's First Year: The Netmums Guide to Being a New Mum
by Netmums Hollie SmithSo you've made it through nine months of pregnancy and the birth itself. You're mum to a new baby. Congratulations! But while the first year of your baby's life brings much joy, it can also be a testing time. Chances are you'll have lots of questions about your new baby. With peer-to-peer guidance and tips from the members of Netmums plus key medical and developmental information from the experts, BABY'S FIRST YEAR has all the answers. Structured as a month-by-month guide, BABY'S FIRST YEAR offers advice on subjects from breastfeeding to sleep routines, from teething to baby-proofing your home. It tells you what you can expect at each stage of your child's development and how best to deal with any concerns you might have along the way. Helping you to make the most of what is both a challenging and wonderful time, BABY'S FIRST YEAR is an indispensable bible for the first crucial months of your baby's life.
Baby's First Year
by Rick WaltonGrab it. Chew it. Throw it, too. That's what babies like to do. And pretty pictures! Look, Baby, Look! At our smart Baby's very first . . . . . . BOOK! A baby's first year is full of milestones, from first smiles to first steps, and this book celebrates them all! A clever and bouncy text, vibrant ink-and-collage illustrations and an impossibly cute baby make this the perfect gift book for baby showers, and it even includes a poster on the reverse of the jacket that new parents can use to record their own little ones' spectacular achievements.
Baby's First Year Milestones: Promote & Celebrate Your Baby's Development Monthly Games & Activities
by Aubrey HargisBaby's First Year Milestones is a month-by-month guide filled with activities designed to support your baby's development during their first year of life.In twelve months, your newborn will transform into a child. To celebrate each new development, Baby's First Year Milestones offers a practical month-by-month guide to understanding the major milestones in your child's life.In Baby's First Year Milestones, child development expert Aubrey Hargis offers knowledgeable insight into the changes you can expect during the first year, as well as action-oriented guidance for supporting your baby during these essential periods of growth.Baby's First Year Milestones includes:Clear descriptions of major developmental milestones for every month of the baby's first year, including a checklist of all major milestones to help you track your baby's developmentOver 150 age-appropriate activities that are specifically designed to encourage learning at each developmental stage during your baby's first yearExplanations and solutions for common problems that may arise during the baby's first year, including feeding issues, sleep regressions, "stranger danger," and moreWith Baby's First Year Milestones you'll learn exactly how to help your child explore their new abilities as they develop, while having fun and strengthening your oh-so important bond.
Baby's Firsts
by Nancy Raines DayA universal ode to babies and their milestones that celebrates all the joys in a baby&’s first year. Join three babies, encouraged by their families, as they grow more and more active with each day--crying, smiling, eating, teething, rolling, crawling, walking, and talking--culminating in a birthday celebration for all the kids.With rhythmic, rhyming text and sweet, soft illustrations, this is the perfect repeat read for babies&’—and parents&’—first year.
A Baby’s Garden: Introducing Your Baby to the Joys of the Garden
by Eva Saull Elizabeth St. Cloud MuseWith the help of this whimsically illustrated and lovingly written keepsake journal, you can create and record precious moments spent with your baby in the garden. The earliest perceptions of childhood make the most indelible impressions. Whether it is listening to birds singing, smelling the grass or the flowers, or throwing leaves in the air to watch them fall, here are ideas for everyday adventures. Through joint explorations of nature, you can stimulate your child's senses and together experience the sights, sounds, textures, and scents of your own backyard. With A Baby's Garden you can treasure these first seasons in the garden for years to come.
The Baby's Guardian (Texas Maternity: Hostages #1)
by Delores FossenFall in love all over again with USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen’s classic tale of a single mother who needs the help of a Texas lawman to keep them both safe… In the past twenty-four hours Sabrina Carr has been shot at, kidnapped and held hostage. As if being eight months pregnant isn’t stressful enough!Now, after narrowly escaping the clutches of masked gunmen, Sabrina and her baby need a protector. That’s when hot Texas cop Shaw Tolbert comes to her rescue. As the surrogate mother to his child, Sabrina couldn’t help the sizzling attraction to Shaw that the danger stirred up…or the kiss that told her she meant more to him than she ever realized. With her attackers still on the loose, Sabrina’s priority is keeping the baby safe. But how can she keep her cool when things are so hot?Originally published in 2010Book 1 in Texas Maternity: Hostages
Baby's House (Little Golden Book)
by Gelolo Mchugh"Here is Baby's door. Let's open it." Preschoolers will enjoy taking a tour of every room in Baby's house, where they will recognize colorful objects they know from their own homes. Brightly illustrated by Disney Legend Mary Blair, who also illustrated the popular Little Golden Book I Can Fly, this title is a perfect fit for the Little Golden Book audience.
Baby's Opposites
by Nancy Raines DayFollow baby from day to night--around town and home again--and discover opposites aplenty!Baby shares an eventful day with her parents and big brother. Follow along as they visit buildings (big and small) and meet new people (some short, some tall). Up, down. Smile, frown. Opposites abound! This simple rhyming story is perfect for little learners discovering the world.
Baby's Song
by Dori ChaconasA picture book in lyrical rhyme, Baby's Song follows the seasons in the first year of baby's life. Mother and child share the joys that each season has to offer and grow in their awareness of the blessings God has given them throughout the year. The tender text is coupled with warm and personable illustrations, sure to be enjoyed over and over again for lap-time reading.
The Baby's Table
by Lauren Bramley Brenda BradshawThe essential guide to giving your baby the best possible start in life.Why bother making your own baby food when there are so many choices conveniently located at your grocery store?Unfortunately, many people don't realize just how easy (not to mention economical!) it is to make your own. Armed with a steamer, a blender and a little planning, in one afternoon parents can prepare a month's supply of healthy, wholesome meals for their infants and toddlers -- food that's bursting with nutrition and flavour.By introducing your baby to a wide range of fresh, stimulating tastes and textures, you will help establish healthy eating patterns they will follow into adulthood. Recipes such as Vegetable Ragout, Broccoli Risotto, Chicken Apple Delight and Gourmet Tuna Melts, all kid-tested and mom-approved, are grouped according to age: four to six months, six to eight months, eight to twelve months and twelve to twenty-four months. And most of the recipes are designed to be prepared in advance and frozen in single servings. It couldn't be easier to provide your baby with great taste, freshness, variety and balanced nutrition. It's also important to note that none of the recipes in this book contains any added salt or sugar, not to mention the starches and fillers found in many commercially prepared jarred varieties.The Baby's Table was co-written by a teacher and a medical doctor, in response to patient demand and their own needs as parents. Creative recipes that stress the importance of whole foods and fresh ingredients, in combination with current medical/nutritional information that complies with the Canadian Paediatric Society's guidelines, make this book the most comprehensive resource available for practical advice on feeding your baby.Your baby's nutrition is critical for growth and development. Making your own baby food is a fun and cost-efficient way to participate in your baby's health, offering the widest variety of textures and flavours, as well as many other nutritional advantages not available in commercial baby food. Give it a try and watch your little one grin from ear to ear!Also included are weekly and monthly meal-planners, growth and development charts, and detailed information on relevant topics such as: * Breastfeeding* Weaning* Formulas* Vitamin supplementation* Timing of introducing new foods* Food allergies and intolerances* Omega-3 fatty acids* Choking* Iron deficiency* Fluoride useFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Baby's Watch
by Justine DavisBad boy turned undercover agent Ryder Colton had come home to Texas to bust a baby-smuggling ring--not deliver a baby! But he couldn't turn his back on the pregnant woman he found at Hopechest Ranch--a woman whose smoldering beauty haunted him long after he'd left. A woman he thought he'd never see again. Then her child was kidnapped. Ana Morales never forgot the handsome stranger who'd helped her only to vanish into the night. Now he was her last hope. As danger and desire rocked Ana's world, her only safe haven was Ryder's arms, where she'd fight for a love that had blossomed against all odds.
BabySafe in Seven Steps
by Samantha Rose Kevin Schwartz Keith GarberThe "founding fathers" of babyganics, the much-loved brand of baby-safe household and body care products, share some surprising news: "Green" isn't necessarily baby-safe. But here's the good news: What's safe and good for a baby is always good for the planet. It's a simple change in perspective, and everybody wins! Now these authors have written a vital guide to creating a baby-safe home, diet, and environment that's healthy and happy for your new family. When a new baby comes home, you suddenly start paying close attention to everything he touches and everything that touches him. From cleaning your floors and countertops to giving a bath or applying sunscreen to grooming your pets--now that a baby's involved, everything raises the same simple question: How safe is it for my family? Kevin Schwartz and Keith Garber know babies. And they know safety--especially when it comes to protecting, moisturizing, nourishing, and cleaning babies. In BabySafe in Seven Steps, they've applied their family-tested and expert research to these seven critical categories: * MOMMY DETOX: How to reduce exposure to additives, preservatives, and chemicals in food and beauty products while pregnant--plus essential tips for safeguarding the nursery * "CRIB" IMPROVEMENT: Here's help in identifying toxins under the sink, in the garage, or on the patio--and how to mix your own DIY baby-safe cleaners * PAMPERED BABIES: Advice on selecting the best diapers, soaps, shampoos, and laundry detergent for your little one * PLAYING SAFE: How to avoid PVCs in toys, understand "choking hazard" warnings, and ensure that rattles, teething rings, and other gear are safe * FAMILY FOOD FUN: Helpful hints for choosing, cooking, and storing the most nutritious snacks, meals, and treats * FUR BABIES MATTER, TOO: Learn the baby-safe ways to groom, bathe, and play with your pets * WORLD-PROOFING: How to fertilize your lawn without pesticides, keep bugs away naturally, protect baby skin from the sun, and prepare for dirty parks, playrooms, and changing stations. These seven steps make it easy and affordable to create an environment that will allow your baby to develop and explore freely and safely--so that you can relax and enjoy every special moment!From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Babysitter (River Glen #1)
by Nancy BushThe whispers may scare you . . . In River Glen, Oregon, rumors are spreading about the Babysitter Stalker. One victim was fatally stabbed. A second fell—or was pushed—from a rooftop deck. High school sophomore Jamie Whelan, scheduled to watch the Ryerson twins tonight, isn&’t worried. She&’s more interested in the party she&’ll go to later, as soon as her sister Emma arrives to take over babysitting duties. But nothing goes according to plan . . . But the truth . . . Twenty years after that night&’s vicious attack, Emma remains scarred in body and mind. Jamie, back in River Glen after their mother&’s death, still feels guilty over trading places that fateful evening. Then suddenly another young babysitter is attacked. Jamie, with a teenage daughter of her own, fears something much more twisted than coincidence. Is even more terrifying . . . Is this new nightmare connected with those long-ago crimes? Emma&’s fractured memories may contain the answer. But the deeper Jamie digs, the darker the secrets waiting to be uncovered—and avenged . . .
The Babysitter: A Novel of Suspense
by Diana DiamondHow far will one man and his wife go to protect their privileged lives? Gordon Acton is a well heeled Congressional candidate and hopes to attract votes by hiring a young minority woman as a babysitter for their children during their summer on Cape Cod. Theresa Santiago is wise beyond her years as well as alluringly attractive. But is she the answer to the Actons' domestic woes and political aspirations, or a threat to everything they hold dear? After a drunken tryst with Theresa, Gordon finds himself scrambling protect his reputation. And his wife Ellie is accused her of plaigiarism on her dissertation and worse. Blackmailed and desperate, the Actons work out a deadly plan which backfires horribly in a conclusion as shocking as it is gripping.
Babysitter: An American History
by Miriam Forman-BrunellOn Friday nights many parents want to have a little fun together—without the kids. But “getting a sitter”—especially a dependable one—rarely seems trouble-free. Will the kids be safe with “that girl”? It’s a question that discomfited parents have been asking ever since the emergence of the modern American teenage girl nearly a century ago. In Babysitter, Miriam Forman-Brunell brings critical attention to the ubiquitous, yet long-overlooked babysitter in the popular imagination and American history.Informed by her research on the history of teenage girls’ culture, Forman-Brunell analyzes the babysitter, who has embodied adults’ fundamental apprehensions about girls’ pursuit of autonomy and empowerment. In fact, the grievances go both ways, as girls have been distressed by unsatisfactory working conditions. In her quest to gain a fuller picture of this largely unexamined cultural phenomenon, Forman-Brunell analyzes a wealth of diverse sources, such as The Baby-sitter’s Club book series, horror movies like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, urban legends, magazines, newspapers, television shows, pornography, and more.Forman-Brunell shows that beyond the mundane, understandable apprehensions stirred by hiring a caretaker to “mind the children” in one’s own home, babysitters became lightning rods for society’s larger fears about gender and generational change. In the end, experts’ efforts to tame teenage girls with training courses, handbooks, and other texts failed to prevent generations from turning their backs on babysitting.
The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer
by Jennifer Jordan Liza RodmanThis chilling true story and &“harrowing account of the evil that can lurk around the edges of girlhood&” (Carolyn Murnick, author of The Hot One)—reminiscent of Ann Rule&’s classic The Stranger Beside Me—follows a little girl longing for love who finds friendship with her charismatic babysitter, unaware that he is a vicious serial killer.Growing up on Cape Cod in the 1960s, Liza Rodman was a lonely little girl. During the summers, while her mother worked days in a local motel and danced most nights in the Provincetown bars, her babysitter—the kind, handsome handyman at the motel where her mother worked—took her and her sister on adventures in his truck. He bought them popsicles and together, they visited his &“secret garden&” in the Truro woods. To Liza, he was one of the few kind, understanding, and safe adults in her life. But there was one thing she didn&’t know; their babysitter was a serial killer. Though Tony Costa&’s gruesome case made screaming headlines in 1969 and beyond, Liza never made the connection between her friendly babysitter and the infamous killer of numerous women, including four in Massachusetts, until decades later. Haunted by nightmares and horrified by what she learned, Liza became obsessed with the case. Now, she and cowriter Jennifer Jordan reveal &“a suspenseful portrayal of murderous madness in tandem with a child&’s growing loneliness, neglect, and despair, a narrative collision that will haunt&” (Sarah Weinman, author of The Real Lolita) you long after you finish it.
Babysitter: A Novel
by Joyce Carol OatesIn the waning days of the turbulent 1970s, in the wake of unsolved child-killings that have shocked Detroit, the lives of several residents are drawn together with tragic consequences. <p><p>There is Hannah, wife of a prominent local businessman, who has begun an affair with a darkly charismatic stranger whose identity remains elusive; Mikey, a canny street hustler who finds himself on a chilling mission to rectify injustice; and the serial killer known as Babysitter, an enigmatic and terrifying figure at the periphery of elite Detroit. As Babysitter continues his rampage of abductions and killings, these individuals intersect with one another in startling and unexpected ways. <p><p>Suspenseful, brilliantly orchestrated, and engrossing, Babysitter is a starkly narrated exploration of the riskiness of pursuing alternate lives, calling into question how far we are willing to go to protect those whom we cherish most. In its scathing indictment of corrupt politics, unexamined racism, and the enabling of sexual predation in America, Babysitter is a thrilling work of contemporary fiction.