The Comfort Tree


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I would do anything for her, she's everything to me ... . Nora and her little sister are best friends; they play, laugh, sign, and share bedtime stories together. Caring for her sister comes naturally to Nora, and when noises become too loud or spaces too crowded, she becomes her sister's comfort tree. So when Nora finds a magic map that allows the two of them to escape to faraway places, she knows this may be exactly what her sister needs. The first book in the She's My Sister series by debut children's author Kevin DuBois, The Comfort Tree celebrates the loving bond between two sisters and the wild and wonderous adventures on which they embark.




Sam Is My Sister


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2022 ALA Rainbow Book List An inspiring story about affirming a sibling's gender identity. Evan loves being big brother to Sam and Finn. They do everything together—go fishing, climb trees, and play astronauts. But lately, Evan notices that he and Sam don't look like brothers anymore. Sam wants to have long hair, and even asks to wear a dress on the first day of school. As time goes by, Evan comes to understand why Sam wants to look like a girl—because Sam is a girl. Sam is transgender. And just like always, Sam loves to dream with Evan and Finn about going to the moon together. Based on one family's real-life experiences, this heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who love and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.




The Worst Thing About My Sister


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Marty and her sister Melissa couldn't be more different. "That's the worst thing about my sister. She NEVER misses a chance to wind me up." Football-mad Marty loves her Converse and helping her dad with his DIY. Melissa, however, loves all things pink and girly. So it comes as no surprise that when they have to share a bedroom, Marty and Melissa struggle to get along. But all that changes after a terrible accident, which helps the sisters realise they are closer than they thought... From bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, The Worst Thing About My Sister explores sibling rivalry and the importance of family. The Worst Thing About My Sister is full of fun, frolics and little pearls of wisdom. Here she focuses on that old family chestnut - sibling rivalry - and gives quarrelling sisters plenty of food for thought - Blackpool Gazette







A Song for My Sister


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WAAAAA! When Mira's wish for a sister at long last comes true, she's thrilled—but the new baby isn't exactly what she expected. Who knew someone so little could make so much noise! No matter what Mira or her parents do to soothe or amuse her, the baby's reaction is . . . WAAAAA! On the day of her simchat bat, her Jewish naming ceremony, the baby cries--as usual! That is, until Mira steps close to offer her own special gift and the inspiration for her parents' choice of the perfect name. Lesley Simpson's tale of a family adjusting to a welcome change is sweet and sassy and very funny. It's a universal story about families and siblings, as well as a glimpse into a lovely Jewish ritual for welcoming baby girls to the family and the community.




She's My Sister


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Mary Lou's secret of having a retarded sister threatens to be revealed and ruin her carefully constructed social life.




She's Not Crazy; She's My Sister


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All Grace wants is to have a normal life, but with an autistic younger sister who is nonverbal, that is a challenge. The fact that she also has an annoying sister, who is a kindergarten brat, makes things doubly difficult. From the time Grace wakes up until she goes to bed, she has to deal with one or both of her sisters throwing a fit about something. Also, she knows her mom and dad are stressed out, so she feels the pressure to always be helpful and good while she is at home with her family. This year, she is starting at a new school, and she just wants to make a good impression, make some new friends, and let her home life be a secret. She especially wants to make one on the cute boy, Grayson, who is in her class. But when a mean girl in her class meets her wild family, it seems like all hope is lost. It definitely does not help that the nasty girl has a crush on the same boy as she does, and is one of the most popular girls in the whole school! Will she allow a bully to ruin her whole school year? Or will she stand up for her sister and risk everyone knowing that her family is different?




She Ain't My Sister


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Molly is an adult. She has returned to the home of her childhood. The setting where she begins to tell her story is Bradenton, Florida.She remembers and begins to reveal the secrets of a past shared by four displaced children. Molly and her brother Jake were given up for adoption to their mother's sister, (a victim of abuse and sexual molestation) and her husband the ex-marine of German heritage. Jake suffers both physical and mental abuse at the hands of his new father.Molly is convinced if she does everything possible to please her new parents, they will love her. But, when her new father withholds food from her as a way to lose weight and her mother forcibly removes her teeth; she comes to believe they hate her because she is ugly.Through divorce and other atrocities, one-by-one the three other children are banished from the family. Molly is left to face the downward spiral of a mother obsessed with grandeur thoughts of fame; associated with a distorted view of religion.




Best Friend Nah, She's My Sister


Book Description

There is plenty of room inside for writing notes, journaling, doodling, list making, creative writing, and capturing ideas. It can be used as a notebook, journal, diary, or composition book. It will make a great gift for any special occasion like Birthday. If you are proud of your sister this notebook is perfect for you. This is perfect gift for your sister. 8.5 x 11 Soft, matte cover 120 lined pages (college ruled). Perfect for all ages




She's My Twin Sister


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What would it be like to have a best friend who is also your sister? Meet Amel and Amira the bubbly fraternal twins who couldn't be more different. This is a simple story of the special bond they share as twins and as siblings. Follow them as they get up to all sorts on their "Twinventures."