Making new friends can be difficult. It can seem even more insurmountable when you are on the autistic spectrum. 11-year-old Alex knows one or two things about it. He really doesn’t like change. Change can be terrifying. Alex thinks that having a friend will greatly help him, but how will he meet someone before school begins ?
Today is the last day of Día de Muertos, All Souls Day, a special time of remembrance of all those who’ve passed on. These two gorgeous picture books describe with beautiful illustrations and words the meaning of this Mexican holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2.
Twisted family secrets are at the heart of T.M.Dunn’s novel : a murder, an unreachable father and secret notebooks describing gruesome abuses. Linda, the heroine, makes unexpected discoveries that will change her life forever.
If you are looking for a fast spooky read, this book is the one ! This anthology is full of (very) short stories, with a very dark humor as a connection. The theme of the learned lesson is found throughout all the stories.
The power of music and unity are at the heart of this musical and charming picture book. As a little boy walks in the street to share his music, he is rapidly joined by other children from all horizons. All share a love of music and wish to gift it to the world.
When Clive’s cousin, Wallace, invites an estate agent in to assess the home’s value, the agent is later found poisoned, throwing all of the Castle’s guests into suspicion. Clive and Henrietta are soon drawn into an investigation, which is slowed by an incompetent local inspector and several unexplained phenomena?
Visited some great Little Free Libraires in Bethesda this morning. One library was Snoopy's Doghouse with a tree for Woodstock. Another was Jane Austen's house.
We're leaving a copy of my book in each one. I'm tired of having boxes of books in a storage unit. Figure it's better to just give them away
I’ll Be the Moon: A Migrant Child’s Story is a powerful book and it is the perfect read for #nationalimmigrantsday. This picture book is a heart touching and emotional read and shares a powerful message of hope .
I love Sandra Boynton’s books and when I read this one, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to include the chickens ! Eek ! Halloween ! is silly and playful and describes what is happening during Halloween Season from the chickens ‘point of view.
Betrayals, twists, dangers and manipulations. They are the words I would use to describe this novel. If you are looking for a sinister story where the main character is ready to do anything to realize her dreams, then you are looking at the perfect book !
Obscura the Cat Sees Beyond is more than a good old-fashioned scary story-it’s a « tail » of cleverness and bravery, and a valuable lesson that sometimes, our fears are more scared of us than we are of them!
With Sprinkles on Top offers a positive and empowering resource for talking about and working through sexual differences. With empathy and understanding, Dr. Goerlich addresses hopes and fears on both sides of a desire divide and provides shame-free guidance for relationships of different shapes and orientations.
Who needs sheep when they can fall asleep counting dinosaurs, unicorns or elves ? These imaginative counting books help young readers to count to 20 with their favorite magical creatures !
The ultimate holiday gift from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs: a delightful novel about a Christmas transport of rescue puppies that’s guaranteed to warm readers’ hearts.
From Greta Kelly, the author of the Warrior Witch duology, comes The Queen of Days, an epic adventure that weaves together a flawed-but-lovable family of thieves, a battle between fallen gods, and stakes high enough to cause vertigo—perfect for fans of The Lies of Locke Lamora and Six of Crows.
Filled with greed and love and the meaning of religion and tradition until the walls of the RV and the feds start closing in on the family, this thrilling literary tale mixes Michael Chabon and the Coen Brothers with equal parts humor and pathos. Buckle up !