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Here We Are

Author : Oliver Jeffers

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 37,70 MB

Release : 2017-11-14

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0698408470

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#1 New York Times bestseller A TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year A NPR Best Book of 2017 A Boston Globe Best Book of 2017 "Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth' and that we're all in this together."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review) "A true work of art."--BuzzFeed Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it’s big), or a guide to all of humanity (don’t be fooled, we are all people), Oliver's signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents. Praise for Here We Are: -"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves"--School Library Journal -"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR -"[An] enchanting gem of a children's book"--NBC's Today Show -"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit -"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist -"...a beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person."--Brightly -[Here We Are] is a tour through the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies; dioramas of our wild diversity....[Jeffers] is the master of capturing the joy in our differences."--New York Times Book Review



We're Here Because You Were There

Author : Ian Patel

Publisher : Verso Books

Page : 353 pages

File Size : 18,24 MB

Release : 2021-04-13

Category : History

ISBN : 1839760532

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What are the origins of the hostile environment for immigrants in Britain? Chosen as a BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2021 and shortlisted for the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2022 In the wedded stories of migration and the end of empire, Ian Sanjay Patel uncovers a forgotten history of post-war Britain. After the Second World War, what did it mean to be a citizen of the British empire and the post-war Commonwealth of Nations? Post-war migrants coming to Britain were soon renamed immigrants in laws that prevented their entry despite their British nationality. The experiences of migrants and the archival testimony of officials and politicians at home and abroad, retold here, define Britain’s role in the global age of decolonization.



We're Here: the Best Queer Speculative Fiction 2020

Author : Charles Payseur

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 26,10 MB

Release : 2021-08-24

Category :

ISBN : 9781952086274

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The best queer speculative fiction stories of 2021, selected by series editor Charles Payseur and guest editor C.L. Clark.



We Were Here

Author : Matt de la Peña

Publisher : Delacorte Press

Page : 370 pages

File Size : 19,36 MB

Release : 2009-10-13

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0375893830

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Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Peña's We Were Here is a "fast, funny, smart, and heartbreaking" novel [Booklist]. When it happened, Miguel was sent to Juvi. The judge gave him a year in a group home—said he had to write in a journal so some counselor could try to figure out how he thinks. The judge had no idea that he actually did Miguel a favor. Ever since it happened, his mom can’t even look at him in the face. Any home besides his would be a better place to live. But Miguel didn’t bet on meeting Rondell or Mong or on any of what happened after they broke out. He only thought about Mexico and getting to the border to where he could start over. Forget his mom. Forget his brother. Forget himself. Life usually doesn’ t work out how you think it will, though. And most of the time, running away is the quickest path right back to what you’re running from. From the streets of Stockton to the beaches of Venice, all the way to the Mexican border, We Were Here follows a journey of self-discovery by a boy who is trying to forgive himself in an unforgiving world. "Fast, funny, smart, and heartbreaking...The contemporary survival adventure will keep readers hooked."-Booklist "This gripping story about underprivileged teens is a rewarding read."-VOYA "A furiously paced and gripping novel."-Publishers Weekly "A story of friendship that will appeal to teens and will engage the most reluctant readers."-Kirkus Reviews An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Readers An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers A Junior Library Guild Selection



You're Finally Here!

Author : Mélanie Watt

Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 28,98 MB

Release : 2011-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1554535905

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A rabbit in a picture book is very glad when a reader turns up.



Wish You Were Here

Author : Elizabeth Langston

Publisher : FictionEtc Press

Page : 326 pages

File Size : 47,78 MB

Release : 2016-06-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0996737340

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She can’t forget what she’s lost. He shows her there’s more to be found. Months after the loss of her twin, Sara Tucker is still struggling to recover. She ought to be getting ready for college; instead, she’s frozen in place. But when her plans for the future unravel, Sara knows she can no longer handle her problems alone. Grant is a supernatural being, dedicated to serving humans in need. He’s enjoying his promotion to guardian, but he’s restless, too. There’s someone he met on a previous assignment that he wants to help–except Sara needs wishes, and Grant’s not a genie anymore. When his league accepts her case, Grant volunteers to go. As he works beside Sara to fix the mess of her life, they may both discover that, sometimes, the best way forward is to find a new path.



Wish You Were Here

Author : Nicola Monaghan

Publisher : Oldacastle Books

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 14,65 MB

Release : 2023-07-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0857308092

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DNA doesn't lie. But what if the truth is dangerous? Former police officer and DNA expert Dr Sian Love has settled into running her own detective agency and cohabiting with her partner, Kris. Her life is thrown into chaos once again when a teenage girl shows up at her office, claiming to be Courtney Johnson - a child who went missing in Nottingham over fifteen years ago - but refusing to allow Sian to test her DNA. Wary but intrigued, Sian reluctantly revives the undercover skills she learned in her days in the police force and begins investigating. But revisiting the past has consequences... Wish You Were Here is an intriguing, multi-layered crime thriller, perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson's Case Histories and British crime dramas The Bay and Unforgotten.





Heather Has Two Mommies

Author : Leslea Newman

Publisher : Candlewick

Page : 35 pages

File Size : 35,35 MB

Release : 2015-03-11

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0763666319

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Candlewick relaunches a modern classic for this generation with a beautifully illustrated edition. Heather’s favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, and two pets. And she also has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn’t have a daddy. Then something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. It doesn’t matter who makes up a family, the teacher says, because “the most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love one another.” This delightful edition for a new generation of young readers features fresh illustrations by Laura Cornell and an updated story by Lesléa Newman.



If Grandma Were Here

Author : Amber L. Bradbury

Publisher : FriesenPress

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 37,18 MB

Release : 2020-12-14

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1525572504

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If Grandma were here, what would you do together? Would you sing a song? Go on an amazing adventure? Or give each other a giant hug? See what special things grandmas and grandkids do together! This treasure chest of memories is a perfect way for kids and parents who miss their grandma to remember her kindness and her love. Recommended for ages 3–8.