Author : Anika Denise
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 11,59 MB
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1683353730
In the vein of Eloise, Olivia, and Fancy Nancy, Carmen is a little girl with a BIG personality. She loves the spotlight and fame that comes with being an actress, and she only grudgingly shares attention with her adoring little brother, Eduardo - especially when the prize is a starring role in a commercial. Carmen and her family speak a mix of English and Spanish, inspired the author’s loving exchanges with her father as a little girl.
Author : Anika Denise
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,78 MB
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781419731693
In pursuit of a film career, Carmen enters a commercial contest and enlists her little brother, Eduardo, as her cinematographer. However, Carmen's plan takes a surprising turn in the follow-up to "Starring Carmen!" Full color.
Author : Anika Denise
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,75 MB
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 168335057X
Meet Carmen! She LOVES the spotlight and applause. She's an actress, a singer, a dancer—a one-girl sensación! She exhausts her parents with her nightly performances and completely overshadows Eduardo, her adoring little brother. But when Eduardo shows his big sister how much he loves her in a way even Carmen can’t ignore, will Carmen realize that the stage is big enough for two? Exuberant illustrations by Lorena Alvarez Gómez offer the perfect complement to Anika Denise’s warm, Spanish-sprinkled text in this celebration of theater, family, and imagination.
Author : Veronica Chambers
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 44,24 MB
Release : 2011-10-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1423146107
Things are heating up in the second installment in the Amigas series, as the best friends' quinceañera party-planning business gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Amigas is officially open for business! Alicia, Jamie, Carmen and Gaz managed to throw an amazing quince for their new friend Sarita. But now that they are sophomores AND in the quince planning business, things are going to get more complicated. Luckily, one of their own is having a quince. Carmen is turning fifteen and the rest of the friends are determined to throw her the best party ever. But in Miami, the heat is always on—and so is the drama. When the group is asked to take part in a reality show featuring quinceañera parties, they all jump at the chance. But being under the spotlight brings out the true colors of the group and before anyone can even cry "action!", Alicia is fighting with Gaz, Carmen is worrying about her vows, and Jamie is feeling left out. With the cameras rolling, will Carmen's party go up in flames?
Author : Karma Wilson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,31 MB
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1439156166
The horse loves hay, the chickens need feed, the geese munch on corn, the hogs devour slop, the dog eats treats, but the cow loves…COOKIES? With an original twist on the ordinary barnyard book, the latest read-aloud from bestselling author Karma Wilson is a clever exploration of a curious incident on the farm. As the farmer makes his rounds each day, most of the animals chew on the foods a young reader would expect. But when it’s time to feed the cow, she feasts on a special treat. Wilson’s signature style and Marcellus Hall’s spirited watercolors will delight children on and off the farm—because when it comes down to it, who doesn’t love milk and cookies?
Author : K. G. Campbell
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 39,81 MB
Release : 2012-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1554537703
When Lester's mysterious cousin Clara comes to stay with his family she insists on knitting him ugly sweaters and Lester must figure out how to accept the unwanted gifts without hurting his cousin's feelings.
Author : Tamara Ellis Smith
Publisher : Barefoot Books
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 12,98 MB
Release : 2019-03-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1782857583
A young boy, Ivan, experiences the early stages of his parents’ separation and finds hope in the beauty and music of nature. This tale of personal growth will provide a much-needed mirror for children in times of change -- and an important reminder for all that there’s beauty everywhere you look.
Author : Julie Pearson
Publisher : Pajama Press Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 26,20 MB
Release : 2016-03-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1927485851
Elliot's parents love him very much, but all is not well. When he cries, they do not understand why. When he yells, they do not know what to do. When he misbehaves, they do not know how to react. One day a social worker named Thomas comes to visit, and Elliot's world turns upside-down. Manon Gauthier's soft collage illustrations feature approachable rabbit characters, while Julie Pearson's soothing, repetitive text guides Elliot gently through the foster child system. The new families that care for the little boy are kind, but everything is strange and new, and the sudden changes make him want to cry and yell AND misbehave. Then, when it becomes clear that Elliot's parents will never be able to take him back, Thomas sets out to find Elliot one last home - a forever, forever home with a family that will love and care for him no matter what.
Author : Roxana De Rond
Publisher : Child's Play Library
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,48 MB
Release : 2020-04
Category : Brothers
ISBN : 9781786283511
Milo and Monty are very different dogs. Monty enjoys hugs and noisy playtimes, but Milo prefers to avoid people and hide in a cosy, quiet space. One day, during a family reunion, Milo finds cousin Henry is hiding in his special space. Like Milo, Henry finds hugs uncomfortable, dislikes loud noises, and has a favourite toy that he takes everywhere. A heartwarming story about family and the small changes we can make to accommodate the needs of others.
Author : Carmen Renee Berry
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,40 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Fathers and daughters
ISBN : 9780684849928
From the coauthor of the "New York Times" bestselling "Girlfriends" comes a celebration of the father-daughter relationship--an intimate look at this potent bond, from both fathers' and daughters' perspectives.
