When Parents Text

A personal and sociological examination--and ultimately a celebration--of the evolution of female friendship in pop culture and modern society"Text me when you get home." After joyful nights out toget

When it comes to teenagers, truth is way scarier than fiction. Joanne Fedler draws upon her own current experiences as the parent of two teenagers, as well as interviews with other parents of teenager

For parents, the arrival of a newborn child is an event that offers the promise of never-ending love. Filled with lively illustrations and heartfelt rhyming text,Welcome Little One allows parents and

In the tradition of Paul Tough’s How Children Succeed and Wendy Mogel’sThe Blessing of a Skinned Knee, this groundbreaking manifesto focuses on the critical school years when parents must learn to all

When the leaf blows into the barn, The cow sneezes "Ah choo!" And when the cow sneezes "Ah choo!" The spider falls on top of the owl. With simple, repetitive text and silly, expressive illustrat

What will YOU be when you grow up? Leonid Gore's imaginative text and art offer an original response to a universal question."What will I be when I grow up?" asks a little boy. The world around him su

Best friends, single parents…Now they need each other like never before! Obstetricians Jake and Emily have supported each other through tough times. But when they both become single parents, th

When their beloved cat destroys a drum set, a doll, a cake and a painting, two young girls and their parents receive reassurance from the vet that the cat is fine and declare him a hero when the bigge

With big, reusable stickers that are perfect for little hands, Things That Go is full of sticker fun for boys and girls age 3 and up. Perfect for parents and children to share, simple descriptive text

All kids dream about what they'll be when they grow up—and this fun book, with its guessing game format, introduces toddlers to different professions. By listening to the clues in the text and looking

From sunup to sundown, winter through fall, Leo Lionni's signature illustration style and a toddler-friendly text ask a simple question: When is time of day/season? One of four board books that celebr

When Travis returns home from Afghanistan, he finds that his parents are splitting up, his brother has stolen his girlfriend and car, and he's haunted by nightmares of his best friend's death, so when

When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when

In this timely book, family counselors Gerald and Marlene Kaufman urge adult children and their parents to have direct conversations about the decisions that lie ahead as parents age. A thoughtful an

Introducing Lonely Planet's brand new Not for Parents series!This is not a guidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real, inside story about one of the world's most famou

These exciting photos and facts show children the wonders of God's creation. Includes simple text perfect for level two readers. Parents, Home school families, and classroom teachers alike will love t

Freda has a picnic in the backyard with her friends; includes questions about the text and a note to parents about visual learning.

When a dog arrives at Spence Mansion, Seymour is overjoyed. His adoptive parents, Ignatius B. Grumply and Olive C. Spence, are less enthusiastic—especially when Secret, the dog, begins barking all nig

Pregnancy and Birth: The Essential Checklists covers everything parents need to know and more when expecting a new baby. It alerts parents as to what to prepare, what to buy, what to ask, what to do,

Chinese-born Cece was adopted when she was two years old by her American parents. Living in Texas, she?s bored of her ho-hum high school and dull job. So when she learns about the S.A.S.S. program to

Living her entire life aboard a ship with her marine biologist parents and her younger siblings, thirteen-year-old Maya's life takes a dramatic turn when her parents are washed overboard in a storm an

JoEllen’s parents divorced when she was very young, so she was used to splitting her time between them, shuttling four blocks from one Cincinnati apartment to another. But when her dad moved to the ol

When Mandy asks Rachel to look after a neighbour's guinea-pig while he's away, she's thrilled. If she looks after it well, her parents might let her have one of her own. So Rachel is devastated when s

Perfect for babies and toddlers. Touch and feel textures and electronic sounds bring familar animals to life. Cute animal pictures and fun text for parents and children to read t

Amber Brown's parents just aren't acting the way she thinks parents should. Sometimes Amber's dad goes out on dates when he is supposed to be spending time with her. And her Mom went to Disneyland wit

Froggy's parents are expecting a new baby, and Froggy is hoping for a brother. So when his parents introduce him to Pollywogilina, his new baby sister, Froggy is disappointed. Not only is she a girl,

With suggestions for simple activities and a helpful note for parents, this is a great book to share with young children and a terrific early learning resource. The text, alive with animal noises and

Eye-catching illustrations, engaging text and delightful musical selections on the accompanying 70-minute CD lead children ages 8 to 12 (and parents, too!) on an exciting and educational tour through

An upbeat, straightforward guide for teenagers with recently divorced parents by two divorce mediation and youth psychology experts offers advice on how to cope with the separation, anxiety, lonelines

When Allison tries on the red kimono her grandmother has sent her, she is suddenly aware that she resembles her favorite doll more than she does her mother and father. When her parents try to explain

Olivia confidently warns her parents that her birthday wish will come true, and when snow does begin to fall in the middle of summer, piling up against the door, her parents rush to whip up another ca

The Positive Power early reader series introduces self-esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I am Helpful is a fun and encouraging early reader about the rewards of helping out! Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading!When a new baby sister arrives, one little girl has a lot to adjust to. But by helping her parents and taking on special jobs like playing with the baby, she learns that being a big sister comes with big rewards. In this installment of the Positive Power series, kids will learn the affirmation "I am helpful" through a relatable story of responsibility and support.Through simple text and joyful illustrations, this installment in the Positive Power series inspires kids to be helpful while giving them the confidence they need to transform from little to BIG readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhyth

Before Anna saved Arendelle . . . she was a girl looking for a friend!Anna feels lonelier than ever when her parents go off on a trip without her. She imagines another girl her own age, Astrid, and se

With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustrations, The Rabbit Listened is a tender meditation on loss. When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the anim

When Flora Fox's parents send their daughter off to boarding school, they have no idea that the train will take her back to 1935. On the journey Flora has a strange dream. She wakes up without her lap

Students will learn that sharing time can be fun when spent with classmates and friends. Read and sing along to practice this important skill. Text is paired with engaging music and colorful illustrat

Social Media and Mental Health: Handbook for Parents and Guardians will help you navigate the tricky waters surrounding your child's use of the internet. Written by a clinical psychologist experienced

On the first day of Christmas my parents gave to me . . . a holiday book about my very own state! The Volunteer state is GREAT! When Carly visits her cousin Teddy in Tennessee for Christmas, sh

You know the story--or do you? Cady Heron grew up homeschooled in Africa with scientist parents as her teachers, monkeys as her classmates and the African plains as her playground. But when her family

When Jyn Erso was five years old, her mother was murdered and her father taken from her to serve the Empire. But despite the loss of her parents she is not completely alone-Saw Gerrera, a man willing