She'd always imagined her song for Emilia would quietly develop, and one day she would sit at her piano or the desk, take a blank music sheet, and begin the first sweet bars. It did not begin like that...
When a loved one dies, it can be hard to know how to explain it to a young child, particularly if you are grieving the loss yourself. Sensitively written and gently illustrated, Something Very Sad Happened explains death in developmentally appropriate terms for two-and three-year-old childern. It reassures the child that it is okay to feel sad, ......
In this realistic and empowering tale, Carmen learns that through community and love, she can find strength in herself and maintain her connection with her Papi, who has been detained because of his immigration status.
There's something different about Dad. He gets upset when we're even a minute late for dinner, he is angry at noisy family gatherings, and he really likes talking about buses. He is also always on time to pick us up from school, helps with our homework for hours on end, and has a detailed knowledge of car engines that has saved day trips from ......
Investigates social parents - people who function as parents but who may not be recognized as such in the eyes of the law What makes a person a parent? Around the world, same-sex couples are raising children; parents are separating and re-partnering, creating blended families; and children are living with grandparents, family friends, and ......
Siblings play a unique role in one another's lives. Whether your child is the first born, a middle child or the baby, this Sibling Set fosters a child's sense of self and helps them feel secure in their role in the family.
Written for young readers of ages 10+, this is a novel about life on a modern farm. It interweaves two stories, one from the animal perspective of a cow named Emily and the other from the human viewpoint of a boy named Chris. It describes how two different lives encounter similar disruptions and are brought together in a life-and-death adventure.
A parent's guide to learning and communicating with children to forgea family with mettle
Roots and Wings is a modern parent guide. Part A, Roots, focuses on education and communication within the family and offers specific advice. Part B, Wings, is a philosophical vision of what parents and primary caregivers can do to create a family identity.
A young girl named Sarah misses her big brother who died. But with a little help from her cat Buttons and a lot of support from her parents, Sarah finds a way to always remember him and keep him close to her heart.