Author: Bethanie Deeney Murguia
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 1536204463
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
From the author-illustrator of Do You Believe in Unicorns? comes a sweet, colorful celebration of how we choose the things we love best. Have you ever thought about how your favorite things became your favorites in the first place? Sometimes picking a favorite can be easy: you know from the moment you see it. And sometimes, selecting one can take a little longer as you consider all the options. The choice is yours: you can have many favorites or none at all. You might even find that your favorite changes. From colors to animals to the perfect hat, there are so many things to love . . . and even help you learn a little about yourself in the process. Playful and thought-provoking, this cheerful rhyming story encourages young readers to reflect on how they make decisions and pick their own favorite — or two.
The Favorite Book
Author: Bethanie Deeney Murguia
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 1536204463
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
From the author-illustrator of Do You Believe in Unicorns? comes a sweet, colorful celebration of how we choose the things we love best. Have you ever thought about how your favorite things became your favorites in the first place? Sometimes picking a favorite can be easy: you know from the moment you see it. And sometimes, selecting one can take a little longer as you consider all the options. The choice is yours: you can have many favorites or none at all. You might even find that your favorite changes. From colors to animals to the perfect hat, there are so many things to love . . . and even help you learn a little about yourself in the process. Playful and thought-provoking, this cheerful rhyming story encourages young readers to reflect on how they make decisions and pick their own favorite — or two.
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 1536204463
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
From the author-illustrator of Do You Believe in Unicorns? comes a sweet, colorful celebration of how we choose the things we love best. Have you ever thought about how your favorite things became your favorites in the first place? Sometimes picking a favorite can be easy: you know from the moment you see it. And sometimes, selecting one can take a little longer as you consider all the options. The choice is yours: you can have many favorites or none at all. You might even find that your favorite changes. From colors to animals to the perfect hat, there are so many things to love . . . and even help you learn a little about yourself in the process. Playful and thought-provoking, this cheerful rhyming story encourages young readers to reflect on how they make decisions and pick their own favorite — or two.
The Favorite Daughter
Author: Patti Callahan Henry
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399583130
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop at Water’s End, here is a lush, heart-wrenching novel about the power of memory, the meaning of family, and learning to forgive. Ten years ago, Lena Donohue experienced a wedding-day betrayal so painful that she fled the small town of Watersend, South Carolina, and reinvented herself in New York City. Though now a freelance travel writer, the one place she rarely goes is home—until she learns of her dad’s failing health. Returning to Watersend means seeing the sister she has avoided for a decade and the brother who runs the family’s Irish pub and has borne the burden of his sisters’ rift. While Alzheimer’s slowly steals their father’s memories, the siblings rush to preserve his life in stories and in photographs. As his secret past brings Lena’s own childhood into focus, it sends her on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399583130
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop at Water’s End, here is a lush, heart-wrenching novel about the power of memory, the meaning of family, and learning to forgive. Ten years ago, Lena Donohue experienced a wedding-day betrayal so painful that she fled the small town of Watersend, South Carolina, and reinvented herself in New York City. Though now a freelance travel writer, the one place she rarely goes is home—until she learns of her dad’s failing health. Returning to Watersend means seeing the sister she has avoided for a decade and the brother who runs the family’s Irish pub and has borne the burden of his sisters’ rift. While Alzheimer’s slowly steals their father’s memories, the siblings rush to preserve his life in stories and in photographs. As his secret past brings Lena’s own childhood into focus, it sends her on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.
The Favourite
Author: Ophelia Field
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474605362
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
'An incredible story crackling with royal passion, envy, ambition and betrayal ... Field's account of the psychological power play between Queen Anne and her confidante is surely definitive. A tour de force' Lucy Worsley Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, was as glamorous as she was controversial. Politically influential and independently powerful, she was an intimate, and then a blackmailer, of Queen Anne, accusing her of keeping lesbian favourites - including Sarah's own cousin Abigail Masham. Ophelia Field's masterly biography brings Sarah Churchill's own voice, passionate and intelligent, back to life. Here is an unforgettable portrait of a woman who cared intensely about how we would remember her - perfect for fans interested in the history behind the major motion picture starring Rachel Weisz with Olivia Colman and Emma Stone.
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474605362
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
'An incredible story crackling with royal passion, envy, ambition and betrayal ... Field's account of the psychological power play between Queen Anne and her confidante is surely definitive. A tour de force' Lucy Worsley Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, was as glamorous as she was controversial. Politically influential and independently powerful, she was an intimate, and then a blackmailer, of Queen Anne, accusing her of keeping lesbian favourites - including Sarah's own cousin Abigail Masham. Ophelia Field's masterly biography brings Sarah Churchill's own voice, passionate and intelligent, back to life. Here is an unforgettable portrait of a woman who cared intensely about how we would remember her - perfect for fans interested in the history behind the major motion picture starring Rachel Weisz with Olivia Colman and Emma Stone.
The Favorite Child
Author: Ellen Weber Libby
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 161592972X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
A thirty year veteran clinical psychologist describes in intimate detail how being the favorite child can confer both great advantages and significant emotional handicaps. Also illuminating for young parents seeking the best way to rear their children.
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 161592972X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
A thirty year veteran clinical psychologist describes in intimate detail how being the favorite child can confer both great advantages and significant emotional handicaps. Also illuminating for young parents seeking the best way to rear their children.
The Favorite Daughter
Author: Kaira Rouda
Publisher: Graydon House Books
ISBN: 9781525806421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in Orange County, a place that seems too beautiful to be touched by sadness. But exactly one year ago, Jane's eldest daughter, Mary, died in a tragic accident, and Jane has been grief-stricken and housebound ever since ... until now. As Jane reemerges into the world, it's clear she's missed a lot in the past year--her husband's late nights at the office, her younger daughter's distant, secretive behavior, . When she receives a note warning that Mary's death wasn't an accident, Jane begins to wonder what else she may have missed, and who is lying to whom in their family. The bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives should never be broken. But you never know how far someone will go to keep a family together ..."--Page 4 of cover
Publisher: Graydon House Books
ISBN: 9781525806421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in Orange County, a place that seems too beautiful to be touched by sadness. But exactly one year ago, Jane's eldest daughter, Mary, died in a tragic accident, and Jane has been grief-stricken and housebound ever since ... until now. As Jane reemerges into the world, it's clear she's missed a lot in the past year--her husband's late nights at the office, her younger daughter's distant, secretive behavior, . When she receives a note warning that Mary's death wasn't an accident, Jane begins to wonder what else she may have missed, and who is lying to whom in their family. The bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives should never be broken. But you never know how far someone will go to keep a family together ..."--Page 4 of cover
The Favorite
Author: Kiera Cass
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062351214
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
Revisit the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series in this digital original novella. While America Singer's heart was torn between Aspen and Prince Maxon, her friend Marlee knew exactly what she wanted—and paid the price. Told from Marlee's point of view, this all-new 64-page story returns to the fateful Halloween when Marlee and Carter were discovered and reveals how that night—and Prince Maxon—changed their lives forever. The Favorite also features a teaser to The Siren! Don’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062351214
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
Revisit the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series in this digital original novella. While America Singer's heart was torn between Aspen and Prince Maxon, her friend Marlee knew exactly what she wanted—and paid the price. Told from Marlee's point of view, this all-new 64-page story returns to the fateful Halloween when Marlee and Carter were discovered and reveals how that night—and Prince Maxon—changed their lives forever. The Favorite also features a teaser to The Siren! Don’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!
The Favorite Daughter
Author: Allen Say
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545176620
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Teased at school for her unusual name and Japanese ancestry, Yuriko yearns to be more ordinary until her father reminds her of how special she is. Full color.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545176620
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Teased at school for her unusual name and Japanese ancestry, Yuriko yearns to be more ordinary until her father reminds her of how special she is. Full color.
The Favorite Son
Author: Tiffany L. Warren
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 1617732001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Do family, faith--and fame--go together? In this captivating novel from award-winning author Tiffany L. Warren, two brothers reach for the stars, but are they prepared for a fall'. . . They're handsome, smart, and musically gifted. Brothers Camden and Blaine Drake have put their talents together and founded a gospel group. The quieter one, Camden is the songwriter, while charismatic Blaine is the performer. At first, their Bishop father is against the idea--until Blaine, his favorite, wows the congregation with his performance at a church revival. Sure enough, once the bishop witnesses their effect on the crowd he wants them there every Sunday. But he may have set the stage for trouble. . . As the group's popularity grows, so do the groupies--and promiscuous Blaine is more than happy to share his love. Gigs across the country, meetings with music execs, a chance to sign with a major label, and a sexy new band member bring new connections--and dangerous new temptations. Soon, a slew of rumors and a shocking betrayal threaten to destroy the group--and the brothers' relationship. But one event is going to rock their world forever. Do they have enough faith, forgiveness, and brotherly love left to find harmony once more'...
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 1617732001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Do family, faith--and fame--go together? In this captivating novel from award-winning author Tiffany L. Warren, two brothers reach for the stars, but are they prepared for a fall'. . . They're handsome, smart, and musically gifted. Brothers Camden and Blaine Drake have put their talents together and founded a gospel group. The quieter one, Camden is the songwriter, while charismatic Blaine is the performer. At first, their Bishop father is against the idea--until Blaine, his favorite, wows the congregation with his performance at a church revival. Sure enough, once the bishop witnesses their effect on the crowd he wants them there every Sunday. But he may have set the stage for trouble. . . As the group's popularity grows, so do the groupies--and promiscuous Blaine is more than happy to share his love. Gigs across the country, meetings with music execs, a chance to sign with a major label, and a sexy new band member bring new connections--and dangerous new temptations. Soon, a slew of rumors and a shocking betrayal threaten to destroy the group--and the brothers' relationship. But one event is going to rock their world forever. Do they have enough faith, forgiveness, and brotherly love left to find harmony once more'...
The Favorite Uncle Remus
Author: Joel Chandler Harris
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395068007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
A collection of 60 stories taken from seven of the Uncle Remus books.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395068007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
A collection of 60 stories taken from seven of the Uncle Remus books.
My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World
Author: Malcolm Mitchell
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338633325
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone! Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow.What's a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?Malcolm Mitchell, best-selling author of The Magician's Hat, pulls from his own literary triumph to deliver another hilarous and empowering picture book for readers of all abilities. Through his advocacy and his books, Malcolm imparts the important message that every story has the potential to become a favorite.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338633325
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone! Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow.What's a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?Malcolm Mitchell, best-selling author of The Magician's Hat, pulls from his own literary triumph to deliver another hilarous and empowering picture book for readers of all abilities. Through his advocacy and his books, Malcolm imparts the important message that every story has the potential to become a favorite.