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Snow Dancing in New Jersey is divided into thirty heartwarming, culturally rich chapters. It follows Blanca's haunting life, an abused Latina young woman from Dominican Republic. Blanca was mentally abused by her father and brothers, and later, both mentally and physically abused by her husband. Eventually she flees from her husband and comes to the U.S. Her life is depicted with the back drop of Union City, New Jersey in the 1990s.As Blanca becomes adjusted to life in the U.S. her husband is looking for her and eventually finds her. Her abuse starts all over again when Blanca says she wants to finish school and make a life for herself as an independent woman. By now, Blanca is no longer subservient as her parents had taught her to be. Blanca also experiences immigration issues, learning a second language, robbery, loss of family, and the hardships of life in a new country. Will Blanca ever escape her aggressor?
Chasing a dream is impossible if it isn't your dream. Living life is empty if it isn't your life. Eli tells the story of his teenage-self in the 1970s when one person upends his plan and his life is destined to change. Forever to please, Eli follows a comfortable and preordained path but is unaware of the pounding message in his head that success, happiness, and love follow a narrow path. Polar opposite, he and Aiden are paired as roommates their senior year in boarding school. They clash not fully aware of their true selves, yet their friendship unfolds in ways neither had ever before experienced. Caught off guard, their relationship deepens but like a gut punch, a promise Aiden made to himself changes everything. Years later, fraught with regret, denial, and his restless spirit, Eli treks to the secret location that he and Aiden once shared to search for his peace. Will he find his answers? A poignant coming-of-age story of friendship, living in the moment, and love is a poetic mosaic of joy, heartbreak, self-reflection but most of all, utter bliss.
Regal the Bald Eagle was going fishing with his dad for the very first time. He was a little nervous, but knew that he was learning from the very best. After seeing his dad dive and quickly catch a fish, Regal thought it looked easy. That was until he had to try it himself. Day after day, he was disappointed as he failed to catch a fish. He felt like a failure. Would he ever get the hang of it?
Lilly Anna Grace is a lively little girl who loves adventure, hopping, skipping, and playing outdoors. As her seventh birthday gets closer she dreams about the perfect gift and has it all figured out. However, her parents have a couple of other ideas. Join Lilly as she searches for the best pet to go on adventures with and the perfect name for her pet too!
Mr. Bramble Bones lives all alone in his two bunk mausoleum in Green Meadow Cemetery. He wishes he had a companion. Grimmy, an orphaned kitten, needs a home and love. Follow along as this inseparable pair share stories, adventures, and a loving bond. For ages 5 to 8.
Every family is different. This adorable book written by Leslie Gang and illustrated by Misha Narducci portrays all sorts of families. They have one thing in common; they love each other unconditionally no matter what!
It was a typical Thursday for Matthew, a seventh-grade boy in southern Minnesota who loves sports and playing video games with his friends. That is until his dad brought home an ancient Native American statue of a wolf he found while tilling his cornfields. The next day, to their shock and horror, Matthew and his family awoke to discover they had transformed into wolves!Together, Matthew and his family set out on an adventure to discover how this happened to them and what they can do to get their lives back. Did the statue cause the change, or was it just an omen of what was to come? The journey will not be easy. They will engage with friends and foes, some who are willing to help and others who would do anything to stop them. By the end of their journey, Matthew will learn that destiny has more in store for him than he could have ever imagined. Will he choose wisely?
Frankie the Flashlight Fish had fins, gills, and a heart just like all the other fish in the reef, but he was unique. Frankie had organs that would light up the sea. When the lights go out and everything is dark, it is Frankie that comes to the rescue.
The Princess and the Pupper is a beautiful Christian fairytale style book by author and illustrator, Jesse Nievelt that will soon be a favorite bedtime story you can share with your child.
The Tengu is resting in a tree when he sees a little boy playing with a piece of bamboo. The Tengu assumed it is magic rod since the little boy could see amazing things while playing with it. He was determined to have the stick for himself. He offers the boy a magic coat in trade. Will the boy accept?
There once was a Sea Turtle who was the littlest, smallest Sea Turtle in the sea. He hated being so small, but soon he learned that being small wasn't so bad when he could help others.
Why does the angel named Marigold have only one wing? And how does Marigold, with her unique "special ability," save a fellow camper from a very dangerous situation? You will discover this along with other pearls of wisdom woven into this heartfelt tale. This amazing story touches upon topics such as diversity, discrimination, and bullying, while teaching children about compassion, forgiveness and acceptance.Beautifully illustrated, this charming story will delight young and old readers alike. It is sure to become a treasured classic.
Little Bear had been a very happy little bear for most of his short life. He had wonderful parents who loved him very much. He had lots of his favorite foods, like honey and fish, to eat. He enjoyed going with his father to the river near their home in the woods to catch fish. He had lots of fun times. But, he was beginning to feel something was missing in his life. He just didn't know what.
The Cousin Sisters are having a Carnival. Only the weather doesn't seem to be cooperating. Can the day be saved and end in another successful adventure? This is book 2 in Alyssa Gagliardi's The Cousin Sisters series.
Chasing a dream is impossible if it isn't your dream. Living life is empty if it isn't your life. Eli tells the story of his teenage-self in the 1970s when one person upends his plan and his life is destined to change. Forever to please, Eli follows a comfortable and preordained path but is unaware of the pounding message in his head that success, happiness, and love follow a narrow path. Polar opposite, he and Aiden are paired as roommates their senior year in boarding school. They clash not fully aware of their true selves, yet their friendship unfolds in ways neither had ever before experienced. Caught off guard, their relationship deepens but like a gut punch, a promise Aiden made to himself changes everything. Years later, fraught with regret, denial, and his restless spirit, Eli treks to the secret location that he and Aiden once shared to search for his peace. Will he find his answers? A poignant coming-of-age story of friendship, living in the moment, and love is a poetic mosaic of joy, heartbreak, self-reflection but most of all, utter bliss.
Vinnie is a toolman and knew everything about his trade. One day a customer asked for an oily, used, lugnut, but Vinnie looked everywhere and the lugnut could not be found. What would Vinnie do, because he wanted to make his customer happy?
Stella is an adorable child with curly, red hair and pretty ribbons! She sets out one day in her pretty, white dress to find her mother something for her birthday. When she hears a frog croaking in the bushes, he invites her to follow him. What will happen to her beautiful, white dress?
Enzo is a Pup who LOVES pizza! He loves any kind of pizza: pepperoni, sausage, extra cheese, and more! What will happen when Enzo invites a bunch of his Pup friends over for a pizza Party?
Some days are fantastic. Others, not so much. What does it take to make the bad ones better? In Wrong Side of the Bed, a young boy with a strange dream learns a particular side of the bed is not what determines the outcome of his day. Find out what does!
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