Charlie and the New Baby


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Ree Drummond, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pioneer Woman Cooks series of books, and her lovable hound Charlie share the joys and frustrations of welcoming a new little one in Charlie and the New Baby. With expressive illustrations by Diane deGroat, a delicious recipe from Ree Drummond, and the hilarious antics of Charlie, this hardcover picture book is an excellent gift. There's nothing that makes Charlie's soul rejoice more than naps and bacon. But when his daily routine of eating and sleeping is interrupted by a new baby calf, Abigail, Charlie is not happy. Things go from bad to worse when Charlie sees everyone rubbing Abigail's belly instead of his; feeding her instead of him; and tucking Abigail in at the end of the day—in Charlie's bed! Will Charlie be able to adjust to the new addition? A sweet and funny follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog from Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman.




Charlie & Mouse


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Four hilarious stories, two inventive brothers, one irresistible story! Join Charlie and Mouse as they talk to lumps, take the neighborhood to a party, sell some rocks, and invent the bedtime banana. With imagination and humor, Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes paint a lively picture of brotherhood that children will relish in a format perfect for children not quite ready for chapter books.




Max and Kate Meet Baby Charlie


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A new baby in the family can be a big change, but becoming an older sibling is an exciting and important moment in many people's lives. With the help of this engaging book, readers join along with Max and Kate as they help prepare for, and eventually meet, Max's new baby brother. The delightful storyline is accompanied by colorful illustrations and accessible text that allows readers to easily follow along, while also picking up on important skills for life.




The Paidologist


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That's That


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Thats That is a multi-generational family saga, telling the story of Charlie and Louise Frowney and the generations from which they sprang. The story follows several generations of two families set against a backdrop of the famine, Irelands truggle for independence, the divisive treaty with England, the ensuing civil war, the provisional IRA, the Royal Irish Constabulary, and the formation of the Irish Free State. Through the generations, these families are faced with desperate choices, and sometimes the decisions they make bring unforeseen results. The early 1920s was a time when Ireland was roiling with political strife, and two brothers from an IRA family, forced by the hand of poverty, decide to go against everything their family stands for, and join the Royal Irish Constabulary, bringing terrible consequences. One of the brothers courts a young girl, whose family is on the opposite side of the political divide. Th e results of this relationship are profound, far-reaching, and cause wounds that run deep. A generation later, history repeats itself in a love aff air between a man from an IRA family, and the daughter of a retired Royal Irish Constabulary member. Neither side has learned anything from the past, and each still believes that some things are unforgivable. Although the couples determination to rise above the old hatreds is stronger than the opposition from their families, their drastic action makes things worse. The consequences of thoughtless choices and family prejudices eventually put stress on the marriage, resulting in remorse and isolation, and the fl ying apart of the family with one desperate act. Thats That tells the compelling story of an orphan determined to make his way, laying the ground for three subsequent generations to prosper, but will deep-seated hatreds and prejudices destroy everything he set in motion and hoped for for his descendants?




And Then There’S Charlie


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This story is about a real dog named Charlie. His life was full of the usual occurrences in a dogs life, plus some. Charlie stood out from most dogs because he was a big, lovable huggy bear who made everyones life a little better by knowing him. Charlie worked for many years as a therapy dog and made a big difference in the lives of many sick children and the elderly. Charlie didnt have a mean bone in his bodylike all dogs, all he wanted was love. Charlie got it. Charlie was a lucky dog and those who knew him were even luckier. This story chronicles the adventures of Charlies lifefrom adoption to retirement and all the things in between. Children will enjoy getting to know Charlie and sharing in his adventures chapter by chapter. Readers will also learn a bit about caring for an animal: the commitment, care, and love animals need every single day. At the old age of 15 (105 dog years, that is) Charlie passed away comfortably in his sleep while living in Cancun, Mexico with his Mom, Dad, and little brother Donovan. If we all could live our lives like Charlie did, the world would be a better place. -MLW Proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Citizens for Animal Protection and Caring Critters in Houston, Texas and the Irvine Animal Care Center in Irvine, California where Charlie was adopted.




The Yes Child


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The Yes Child: A Simple Guide to Raising Great Kids is a real world telling of the deliberate decisions Marcy and Rod Frantz made creating the family they always wanted. The Yes Child is a common sense guide describing in straightforward language how you can insure mutually rewarding relationships with your children. By identifying the 3 simple Essentials of Yes Parenting; Believe in Yes, Create Your Own Family Culture and, Lead with Communication, Marcy and Rod offer a simple blueprint for building positive parent-child interactions resulting in thoughtful, kind, confident children. By utilizing these positive steps you guarantee respectful, meaningful, lasting relationships with and between your children, as well as pre-empting behavioral problems at every age and instilling lifelong positive esteem. Because of it's adaptability to families of every size and description, it's simplicity and ease, The Yes Child is destined to become "a great contribution to the world of parenting literature." Marcy Kayser Frantz and Rodgers Frantz are lifelong artists and entrepreneurs, but their most fulfilling occupation has been as the parents of two remarkable children. Friends, family, teachers and associates prompted them to write The Yes Child: A Simple Guide for Raising Great Kids to share the secrets of how they raised their two sons. They share those secrets here in a short, anecdotal, compelling yet easy read. They discovered while writing the book that they had communicated a respectful, loving and empathetic guide to parenting that actually pre-empts behavioral problems at every age Their entrepreneurial spirit and the encouragement of early readers and critics lead them to initiate a national and international dialogue on the best practices of contemporary parenting, starting with simple The Yes Child basics for parents. We invite you to see for yourself how effective these 3 simple steps are and to join this vital dialogue.




Using Picture Books for Standards-Based Instruction, Grades K–2


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This practical handbook provides ready-to-use lesson plans that connect picture books to the Common Core standards and are ready to roll out on Monday. Elementary school librarians today are working harder than ever, sometimes serving in two or more libraries. Most have very little time to develop lesson plans, particularly the task of relating them to standards. Elementary school librarians need materials aligned with Common Core standards that are ready to go. Written by working school librarians with 44 years of combined experience, this instructional book is designed for use with primary grade students and offers 37 library lessons that have been tested and refined in the authors' elementary school libraries. The lessons are constructed with follow-up materials and recommended book lists to encourage classroom teacher collaboration and continuation of the lesson. Each lesson is accompanied by reproducible patterns and worksheets and includes complete bibliographic information. Also included in each lesson are a description of the standards applied, skills and objectives addressed, recommended grade levels, lists of props and materials needed, a step-by-step lesson description, and follow-up activities.




The Consuming


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Revised and re-edited second edition The Consuming is the fourth book in 5 part series, Obsession, which tells the stories of five families across England, Germany and Poland from the 1920s through to the aftermath of WW2. Annie seems to have everything she wants, a happy life with Sam and a job she enjoys. But then her old friend Daisy reappears needing help. Rob has somehow survived Majdanek concentration camp, but each day his chances to remain alive are reducing. Fearing he will never see Felcia again Rob has almost given up when he is suddenly given a second chance. Having discovered where Rob is incarcerated Felcia too has lost hope, so she can hardly believe her good fortune, but its not long before the war causes yet more heartbreak. With the war coming to a close Hans decides its time to leave, but first he needs to make sure Karin is safe. With Gerhard missing and the Soviets rapidly approaching Franz determines to protect his wife and the woman his son loves. The two men form an uneasy alliance, but their decisions leave their women in terrible danger. Contains adult content




Asa


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The first Asa James Bennington returns home after the War between the States, sells his Ohio farm, and joins a wagon train west to California. The trek ends sadly with many deaths, including his wife’s. Three generations later, the second Asa James Bennington and his brother Charlie are co-owners of the Double B, one of the best ranches is Wyoming. Widowed in his late twenties after a turbulent marriage, Asa is not prepared to meet, fall in love with, and marry Joanna Monroe. Both are surprised to become the parent of twins.