Always Mom

From the acclaimed author of Extraordinary Birds, a powerful story about memory, possibility, and finding light and hope in the darkest places.Cassie’s always looked up to her mom, a vivacious woman w

Every day ends the same. Night always falls. Blanche’s mom turns off the light and closes Blanche’s bedroom door. It’s time to go to sleep.There’s just one problem: Blanche hates the night. She does n

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021 Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month A sensitive story about food insecurity. Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who's embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes?

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the sixth book, Mia finds that one more in the mix is always better! Mia loves all her friends in the Cupcake Club, and things are good at home with her new stepdad and stepbrother and going to her dad's house on the weekends. School is okay too with one exception: Mia is failing Spanish! She can speak it at home with her family, but writing is a different story. And when it's parent-teacher night, Mia has a new dilemma: Who goes to that? Mom and Eddie? Mom and Dad? All of them? Mia soon realizes that sometimes having an extra (or a "baker's dozen") of something can be a very good thing. Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

"I'm more than a little bit grateful, it's true, for the good things I've learned just because you are you." Tell Mom you're more than a little bit grateful for her--for the person she is and the growth she's inspired. Created by the team behind the bestselling More Than a Little, this picture book is filled with joyful rhymes to highlight the ways she's shaped your world for the better. Each page features adorable illustrated vignettes of an elephant and her calf to celebrate the everyday moments that make up a lifetime of love. Share it with Mom for a birthday, Mother's Day, the holiday season, or just because! Features a foiled-stamped, die-cut hardcover.

A little reindeer named Lou Caribou lives with his mom at one end of a green forest. Every weekend, Lou visits his dad who lives on the other end of that forest. To prepare for the trip, Lou has to pa

A charming story about romance, friendship, and a love of books, in which two women—a lonely remote worker and a widowed single mom—and a handsome local bookstore clerk find themselves in an unusual love triangle when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient.April, a smart and lonely tech worker worries work from home has gotten out of hand: She’s left an anonymous note in a book for Westley, the clerk at her favorite neighborhood bookstore who has a gentle smile and is always in flannel. But thanks to fate, Laura – a busy single mom who had given up on love – buys the book, finds the note, and thinks Westley has left it for her. A handsome man who loves books seems like just plot twist she has been looking for.Meanwhile, Westley—not too perceptive—is too distracted by the movie filming at the store and the ambition it’s unlocked to notice either of the two women. But as April and Laura’s anonymous correspondence continues back and forth their mundane routines are cha

Perfect for fans ofThey Both Die at the EndandYou’ve Reached Sam, this gripping, atmospheric YA novel follows a teen with a mysterious condition that transports her to the past when she smells certain scents linked to specific memories.Seventeen-year-old Aimee Roh has Sensory Time Warp Syndrome, a rare condition that causes her to time travel to a moment in her life when she smells something linked to that memory. Her dad is convinced she’ll simply grow out of it if she tries hard enough, but Aimee’s fear of vanishing at random has kept her from living a normal life.When Aimee disappears for nine hours into a memory of her estranged mom—a moment Aimee has never remembered before—she becomes distraught. Not only was this her longest disappearance yet, but the memory doesn’t match up with the story of how her mom left—at least, not the version she’s always heard from her dad.Desperate for answers, Aimee travels to Korea, where she unravels the mystery of her memories, the truth about her

Dory takes measures into her own hands after getting separated from her mom in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality—and bigger feelings. Perfect for fans ofJunie B. JonesandIvy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineWhen Dory loses track of her mom in the hardware store, it leads to a touch of separation anxiety. After reuniting, Dory worries that her mom will leave her again—after all, she’s an adult who can do whatever she wants. Dory suspects her mom will soon sail off on a ship across the world to eat cake, play kickball, and never return. These are big feelings, but Dory knows just what to do: She throws a sheet over her head and haunts her family as a ghost so they can’t run away from her ever again!Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep the wh

Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌是一系列以主題導向及知識型內容與練習活動為特色的分級悅讀誌，期望引導讀者建立良好的閱讀理解能力。悅讀誌系列涵蓋了各式各樣的主題：從個人、家庭、周遭環境出發，未來將會延伸到社會、文化、歷史、科學及其他應用面的學科，皆與孩子的學習發展歷程環環相扣。 I Love My Mom是 Read & Learn英語悅讀誌的系列讀本之一！ 媽媽是我們生命中重要的人，本冊陪伴孩子換位思考，體會媽媽的愛與辛勞。 精彩圖文搭配多元見習，I Love My Mom 陪孩子練習用準確的英文，介紹家庭成員及其中的關係，並且好好表達自己的感受。和 Read&Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ Read&Learn英語悅讀誌系列特色 ★ 加贈電子書！ ★ 加贈數位帳號，內含所有發音音檔！ ★ 全系列完整對應藍思閱讀分級表，幫助所有學習者都能悅讀再升級！ ★ 多元主題情境，學習英文同時增長知識，讓單字量直線上升！ ★ 全系列各冊皆附主題心智圖，深化讀者認知慣性，效率學習不漏接！

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the second book, new girl Mia tries to find her place at the Cupcake Club's school.When Mia arrives at her new school, her goal is to be open to and friendly with everyone, but everyone at Park Street School fits into a clique. When the Popular Girls Club takes an interest in Mia's awesome fashion style and wants to recruit her, Mia must decide between them and her great new Cupcake Club friends. It's like choosing between her divorced mom and dad and her old house and new house. Is it always going to be Mia in the middle, or can she mix it up? Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

This critically acclaimed middle-grade debut tells the story of a girl, her special needs brother, and the summer they’ll never forget.Cat and her brother Chicken have always had a very special bond. When Chicken has a "meltdown," Cat’s the one who scratches his back and reads his favorite story. She always knows what he needs. Since their mom has had to work double-hard to keep their family afloat after their father passed away, Cat is the glue holding her family together.When a summer trip doesn’t go as planned, Cat and Chicken end up spending three weeks with grandparents they’ve never met. With their help, Cat can be a kid again for the first time in years, and the journey she takes shows that even the most broken relationships can be healed if people take the time to walk in one another’s shoes.Perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Ali Benjamin, this special novel features an unforgettable new voice and is brimming with heart.

When Mom has to go out of town, Stanley decides to blast off to outer space. But who’s this small martian returning in his place who doesn’t follow earthling rules?On the day that Stanley’s mom takes

作戰失敗！魯夫、培基與凱薩三人暗殺BIG MOM受到阻擋，聯合軍陷入絕境當中！眾人擋不住BIG MOM抓狂般的攻擊，思考該如何逃脫，但…！一場爭奪「ONE PIECE」的海上冒險故事！

暗殺BIG MOM的計畫大白！要對擁有強韌肉體的BIG MOM造成傷害，就必須攻擊某個弱點……面對此難題，魯夫他們能否順利完成計畫呢！一場爭奪「ONE PIECE」的海上冒險故事！

Froggy is getting a pet?and only a dog will do! Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogi

My Life As a Baby: A Five-Year Record is a treasure for any mom or mom-to-be.Rachael Hale, the renowned photographer, turns the camera from companion animals to babies, and her subjects are amazing an

Let's celebrate Mother's Day, Biscuit! There are so many ways to make Mom feel special. Pull back the big flaps to see the surprises Biscuit and the little girl have in store for Mom!

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan--especially when they start public school for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There's never been something they couldn't research and figure out on their own. But there's one thing Shai hasn't been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai's been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their "new normal," Shai's hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too. After reading that a routine can reduce anxiety, Shai makes a plan to create a brand new normal for themself that includes go

《George & Lenny Are Always Together》這本書受到讀者和評論家的熱烈肯定，被形容為一本既可愛又充滿幽默感的故事，非常適合喜歡《Frog & Toad》與《Elephant & Piggie》風格的讀者。故事講述熊熊喬治和兔子藍尼這對形影不離的好友，當藍尼開始想嘗試獨處時，兩人如何調整彼此的關係，展現了友情中互相尊重與給予空間的重要性。書中的對話溫柔，角色的肢體語言和表情很生動，能讓讀者感受到角色的想法。同時這本書也成為一個很好的討論起點，讓孩子（和大人）能理解有時候朋友間需要一些個人空間，而這並不會減損彼此的友情。作者強·艾吉用簡單卻表情豐富的插畫，搭配幽默又帶著溫馨的故事，成功傳達了友情裡的勇敢自我表達與風險嘗試的議題。This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends—until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for fans of Frog & Toad and Elephant & Piggie.George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together?Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly story of friendship—of asserting yourself, taking a risk, and still being there for your best buddy.

★ Prime Video熱門影集原著，青春愛情必收經典套書★ 三角戀、海灘、初戀與成長，最讓人心動也心碎的夏日故事★ 珍藏版設計：燙金封面＋書口刷邊Now a blockbuster original series on Prime Video! Will Belly choose Jeremiah or Conrad?From New York Times bestselling author Jenny Han comes the complete paperback collection of The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Each deluxe edition features foil on the cover and stenciled sprayed edges!Belly has always lived for the summertime because it means all her favorite things: swimming, the beach, and the Fischer boys, Conrad and Jeremiah. She has spent every summer with them at Cousins Beach for as long as she can remember. She has always been in love with Conrad and finally, one summer, it seems like he might have feelings for her, too. But it turns out, so does Jeremiah.As the summers go on, Belly has to choose between two brothers who love her as she comes to the realization that she will have to break one of their hearts.This boxed set includes:*The Summer I Turned Pretty*It’s Not Summer Without You*We’ll Always H

在看似平凡的五年級生活裡，Penny卻感受到無數不確定與轉變：朋友不再親近、家裡要迎接雙胞胎、自己也被選上班級戲劇。她焦慮、疑惑，但也在畫畫與對話中，慢慢釐清自己的情緒。這本書以日記與塗鴉形式展現女孩的內心世界，幽默而真誠，陪伴讀者思考如何面對改變與建立更健康的關係。推薦給喜歡《Brave》《Roller Girl》《The Popularity Papers》的讀者，是一本能啟發自我理解與情緒表達的成長小說。A Junior Library Guild SelectionA Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Awards SelectionA Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award SelectionA humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated new middle grade series about friendship, feelings, and finding your people, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard. Now in paperback!Why does the cubby room always smell like farts? Who etched the words "I Am Bug Man" inside my desk? Why is Mom suddenly acting like she has a secret?Nobody said starting fifth grade would be easy, and Penny Lowry's anxiety means a million questions are always spinning through her thoughts. Luckily she's got a lot to look forward to, like her favorite after-school activity, Art Club, and seeing her best friend Violet again after spending the whole summer apart.The

A mom will do anything to save her kid.Anything."The missing boy is 10-year-old Alfie Risby, and to be perfectly honest with you, he's a little shit."Florence Grimes is a thirty-one-year-old party girl who always takes the easy way out. Single, broke and unfulfilled after the humiliating end to her girl band career, she has only one reason to get out of bed each day: her ten-year-old son Dylan. But then Alfie Risby, her son’s bully and the heir to a vast frozen food empire, mysteriously vanishes during a class trip, and Dylan becomes the prime suspect. Florence, for once, is faced with a task she can’t quit: She’s got to find Alfie and clear her son’s name, or risk losing Dylan forever.The only problem? Florence has no useful skills, let alone investigative ones, and all the other school moms hate her.Oh, and Florence has a reason to suspect Dylan might not be as innocent as she’d like to believe...

'Phileas Fogg was one of those mathematically exact people, who, never hurried and always ready, are economical of their steps and their motions. He never made one stride too many, always going by the

A parent's love knows no bounds. Share the LOVE of favorite Disney animal families in this delightfully illustrated board book! This sweet board book illustrates that no matter time or distance, Mom and Dad's love for their child only grows stronger with each passing moment. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and EVERY day, this sweet story will delight little ones with adorable illustrations of favorite Disney characters, like Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo, and Pongo, Perdita, and their pups. Add to your Disney Baby collection with such favorites as: - Disney Baby: I Love You This Much! - Disney Baby: I Love You Mom- Disney Baby: I Love You, Dad- Disney Baby: Love, Hugs, Hearts - And more!

Read&Learn -I Like Food 英語悅讀誌是一系列主題導向、以知識型文本與練習活動為特色的分級悅讀誌，將引導讀者建立良好的閱讀理解能力。悅讀誌系列涵蓋了各式各樣的主題：從個人、家庭、周遭環境出發，未來將延伸到社會、文化、歷史、科學及其他應用面的學科，皆與孩子的學習發展歷程環環相扣。 I Like Food 是 Read & Learn英語悅讀誌的系列讀本的首發！ 從一日三餐到特色美食，暢聊飲食的必備字彙＆句型全收錄！ Read&Learn - I Love My Mom I Love My Mom是 Read & Learn英語悅讀誌的系列讀本之一！ 媽媽是我們生命中重要的人，本冊陪伴孩子換位思考，體會媽媽的愛與辛勞。 精彩圖文搭配多元見習，I Love My Mom 陪孩子練習用準確的英文，介紹家庭成員及其中的關係，並且好好表達自己的感受。和 Read&Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 愛英語 套書 愛食物、愛媽咪更愛學英文 英語悅讀誌 Read&Learn 帶你上山下海，生活中的英語一把抓 用生活情境學英語，通通難不倒你 【英語悅讀誌Read&Learn系列】特色 ★加贈數位帳號，內含所有發音音檔！ ★全系列完整對應藍思閱讀分級表，幫助所有學習者都能悅讀再升級！ ★全系列各冊皆附主題心智圖，深化讀者認知慣性，效率學習不漏接！

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show.Kristy's mom got married again last summer and now Kristy and her family live in a new neighborhood. The kids there aren't very

This timely, emotionally-resonant story sheds new light on gun violence, as a teen girl copes with the aftermath of a shooting.Johanna’s life has had more than enough trauma—losing her mom in a car ac

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show.Kristy's mom is getting married, and everyone is coming to town to help, bringing their kids with them. Fourteen kids! Kristy is

What does it look like to live on, even when Mom is gone? In this grounded, sensitive story, a young girl looks for ways of dealing with the anger, loneliness, and jealousy that death can create. Find

A laugh-out-loud guessing game bedtime book!It's time for bed, but Natsumi has a brilliant idea, even better than going to sleep: She'll pretend to be something and Mom will guess what she is! Ready?I

The Bizziesis a story about the importance of balancing family and working life, spending quality time together, and fixing problems through dialogue.The Bizzie family’s days are full of action. Mom i

A reissue of Wattpad's most loved story with over 26 million views!Jackie’s goal is perfection—perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians…who just happen to have twelve sons (well, eleven, but their daughter, Parker, is basically one of the boys).The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying—and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don’t think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents’ memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect?But as Jackie spends more time the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she’s always worked for isn’t the only way to find love after all.

Max: Chill. Sports. Video games. Gay and not a big deal, not to him, not to his mom, not to his buddies. And a secret: An encounter with an older kid that makes it hard to breathe, one that he doesn't

When Red has to go spend the night helping Grandmole, Bird and Squirrel are put in charge of taking care of Squirrel's daughter, Birdie. But Birdie wants to go with her mom because staying home is so

After tragedy strikes their family, Emily and Navin move with their mother into the old, mysterious home of their great-grandfather. On their first night in the strange house, Emily and Navin's mom is

Little Louie is stuck in bed with a bad cold. His nose is clogged, his ears are crackling, and his brain feels full. All he wants is his mom to take care of him, but whenever he calls out for her, his

Pammy and Wyatt are very good friends. They play together every day and they always have fun! They play parade, where Pammy is always the Queen--and Wyatt pulls the float. They play school, where Pamm

50 Windows to Open and Explore!Come follow Big Cat and the little puppies on their adventures—and lift the 50 flaps to see what fun things are hiding everywhere you go.Energetic puppies can tire mom o