Mom Has Cancer! (Let's Talk about It (Barron))
by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
The sensitively written Let's Talk About It! Books encourage preschool-age and early-grades children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own. Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the course of growing up. All books in this series have appealing color illustrations on every page, and are available in both English and Spanish language editions. A short section at the back of each b...
From National Book Award winner Pete Hautman comes a mysterious modern-day fairy tale about developing a moral compass—and the slippery nature of conscience. For Annie’s tenth birthday, her papa gives her a pad of paper, some colored pencils, and the Klimas family secret. It’s called the nuodeema burna, or eater of sins. Every time Annie misbehaves, she has to write down her transgression and stick the paper into a hidey-hole in the floor of their house. But Annie’s inheritance has a dark side:...
Dream With Me (Wherever Shall We Go Children's Bedtime Story)
by Sharon Purtill
The ABC's of How I Love You (Parent Love Letters)
"But it was Mum!" Eric tells Lizzie. "I saw her..." At first, Lizzie thinks it's just one of her little brother's stories. Their mother's dead; there's no way she could be working in a museum gift shop. But what if Eric's right? If there's a mystery at the heart of Lizzie's family, she wants to solve it ...A gripping read from the acclaimed author of THE TRUTH ABOUT JOSIE GREEN and SECRETS, LIES AND MY SISTER KATE.
Cora and the Cola Bottle (The Care and Share Collection, #1)
by Janan Saher
More life-saving parenting advice from the bestselling author of Breaking the Good Mom Myth Bringing the same perceptive and actionable advice that made Breaking the Good Mom Myth an international bestseller, TV host and psychotherapist Alyson Schafer again comes to the rescue of desperate parents everywhere. For those who've tried just about everything to discipline their kids, Honey, I Wrecked the Kids explains why children today really are resistant to traditional parenting methods and how o...
Tell Me about When Moms and Dads Come Home from Jail (Tell Me About Jail)
by Judi Goozh and Sue Jeweler
"Is it easy to come home after being in jail?"Ideal for use with children aged 6-11, this is a vital resource for supporting the wellbeing of children whose parent is coming home after spending time in prison. Using plain language and photographs, it reassures children and guides them through adjusting to their parent's homecoming. It explains which feelings the child and both parents might experience and the different challenges that everyone in the family might face, while suggesting ways to b...
