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Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The only guide you need to nourishing yourself and your baby from the first through fourth trimesters, from the bestselling author of The Big Book of Organic Baby Food. When you found out you were pregnant, you were probably given a long list of things you were no longer 'supposed' to do. But what you really need is a practical guide to all the things you can do to feel as empowered and strong as possible. The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition is the...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Amanda Gorman, poeta inaugural presidencial y autora #1 superventas del New York Times, y Christian Robinson, ganador de los premios Caldecott Honor y Coretta Scott King Honor, han creado un mensaje de esperanza eterna. A veces el mundo se siente roto. Y los problemas parecen demasiado grandes para solucionarlos. Pero de alguna forma, tenemos el poder de cambiar las cosas. Con un poco de fe, y con la ayuda de un amigo, juntos podemos encontrar la...
10) I am here
Author
Publisher
Genius Cat Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In challenges big and small, through good and bad, I Am Here is a reminder of the power of unconditional love and support. Inspired by the author's long illness of her young daughter, this beautiful book's loving words will remind readers that they are loved -- and never alone -- no matter the circumstances. This heartfelt picture book captures the essence of what it means to show love: being present."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Theodore has a little boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He loves nothing more than discovering a new fish for his collection. But one day, he finds something he's never seen before: a tiny creature in a beautiful shell. Ignoring the voice that tells him to leave her alone, he takes her home and puts her in a tank, where she gets weaker and weaker. Can Theodore learn that the creature belongs in the ocean before it's too late?
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In Mara's very tidy town, there's a perfect place for everything. There's a rose garden for roses. A rack in Mara's hallway for her muddy-day shoes. There's even a jar for cinnamon-swirl-rainbow-sprinkle cookies. But when Mara's feelings are too wild, too messy, too much, where will they fit? This is a poetic picture book about what to do when your feelings are just too big to put somewhere -- a gentle encouragement for young readers looking to find...
13) The vibes book
Author
Publisher
Bala Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Author's Note This book came as a result of my kids asking me: "What ARE vibes Mum?". I searched for a book that would help explain the concept - but I couldn't find one anywhere. So, I decided to write one myself. I do believe that the energy we send out into the world is the energy we get back. This is a simple idea but it can really have a big impact on your life - I think it's an important message to share"--
"Vibes can be a difficult concept...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ellie is ready to have the best summer ever. She's especially excited to draw under her favorite tree and hang out with her big brother, Ben. But all Ben seems to care about is impressing the new lip-glossy neighbor, Sara. And all Sara seems to care about is turning Ellie's brother into a Hawaii husband! Luckily, Ellie's best friend, Ling, has the marriage list -- a top-secret tool to track the lovebirds and stop a wedding before it starts. But nothing...
15) Our spot
Author
Publisher
Two Lions
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Every Thursday night, a girl and her papa go to their secret fishing spot in the middle of the city. Now it's just the two of them -- there used to be three. The girl's mother had found this place, and they'd all fished there when the girl was small as peas. Even though it's different now, it's still tradition. The girl and her papa don't talk much; instead, they listen to the waves lapping against the shore as they fish. Sometimes they talk about...
Author
Publisher
The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Zhou Enlai, China's first premier, is overshadowed by Chairman Mao, but Zhou's influence in his own time and since has been vast. Chen Jian shows Zhou using his political and bureaucratic skills and centralism to mitigate the damage caused by Mao's radicalism and argues that Zhou created conditions for the post-Mao reforms that have made China a superpower."--
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"It's 1953, and for Nick Taylor, WWII veteran turned company lawyer, oil is the key to the future. He takes the train into the city for work and returns to the peaceful streets of the suburbs and to his wife, Bet, former codebreaker now housewife, and their two children, Katherine and Harry. Nick comes from humble origins but thanks to his work for American Oil, he can provide every comfort for his family, including Last House, a secluded country...
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Bosco the dog loves being a house pet, loves his comfy dog bed and nice big house and, of course, his favorite toy kitty. So when two burglars break in, Bosco defends his home with all his might, which includes releasing some well-timed--and near supersonic--stink that repels the would-be thieves. With his foes in retreat, Bosco thinks it's all over...until a robot descends from the sky. The flying robot delivers Bosco to the city and tells him that,...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A bestselling thriller author arranges a luxury train trip that is not what it appears to be in this electrifying modern homage to Agatha Christie from the author of the “tense and twisty” (Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author) The Chateau. Reclusive, mysterious author Ginevra Ex is famous for her unusual approach to crafting her big bestselling thrillers: she hires real people and conducts intensive interviews, then fictionalizes...
Author
Publisher
Random House Canada
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize how our own unresolved issues are holding us back. And yet, all of us are capable of growth and positive change, if we're willing to stay open and curious throughout our lives. In Closer Together, Sophie shares moments from her own journey: from her...
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