Melissa Reilly
2) Thriving as a Mom Without a Mom: Guidance for moms who don't have a supportive mother by their side
Author
Language
English
Description
Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom combines the storytelling magic of a memoir with the healing energy of a personal growth book. Navigating motherhood without the help and guidance of a supportive mom in your life is hard. Whether your loss is because of distance, emotional disconnection, or death, you'll find comfort and support to heal from grief and build a mom community in this gentle and helpful guide.
Clinical psychologist and mom without a mom,...
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
When her new baby brother arrives, Elizabeti, a young Tanzanian girl, longs for a baby of her own to hold and bathe and kiss and burp. One day she finds the perfect baby - a rock she names Eva - just the right size for holding and bathing and kissing and burping.
8) Rosa
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a Montgomery, Alabama city bus and refused to give up her seat to a white man, an act that ignited a movement that changed modern history.
Publisher
Weston Woods
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a cave in the woods, all winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. Surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea and pop corn while Bear snores on. When the smells and the fun finally disturb his slumber, Bear wakes up to find his den full of celebrating critters. Cheerful rhymes and illustrations will charm children as they wait for Bear's BIG reaction.
10) Space Case
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Funny things happen when a creature from outer space visits Earth on Halloween. This zany story of a small space traveler and the young boy he befriends is vividly brought to life through lively animation and an upbeat musical score.
12) Great Joy
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Frances is worried about the monkey and organ grinder who play near her window, especially after she sees them sleeping outside on the cold street after midnight. To express her compassion, she finds just the right thing to say at the local Christmas pageant.
Publisher
Weston Woods Studios
Pub. Date
©2009
Language
English
Description
Trixie, Daddy, and "Knuffle Bunny" take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny was left behind. Alone or with her friend Opal, "Shrinking Violet" is a master mimic with razor-sharp wit, but real-time taunting by class bully Irwin unnerves her. Until the class play gives Violet a chance to turn the tables--while saving the day. Hush used to think that the "Possum Magic"...
18) Great Joy
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Language
English
Description
Frances is worried about the monkey and organ grinder who play near her window, especially after she sees them sleeping outside on the cold street after midnight. To express her compassion, she finds just the right thing to say at the local Christmas pageant.
Author
Language
English
Description
In celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in February 2009, we present this story of the unusual friendship between two great American leaders. At a time when racial tensions were high and racial equality was not yet established, Lincoln and Douglass formed a strong bond over shared ideals.
20) That Book Woman
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Language
English
Description
Cal is not the reading type, but that book woman keeps visiting. This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and commitment helped rural children find something wonderful in books.