A Side Character's Love Story


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"What can I do to move towards a future with you?"
As spring rolls around, Nobuko and Hiroki celebrate their birthdays together. Their third year of college brings with it a number of changes, causing plenty of anxiety for Nobuko – until Hiroki makes a suggestion…
The two of them begin fumbling towards a future after graduation, even as they grapple with their more affectionate impulses.




Wishes Are Free


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Ten-year-old Rose O'Reilly feels abandoned when her best friend moves two thousand miles away. Determined to find a new best friend, she turns to Grandpa, whose wife - his own best friend - has recently died. They hold Sunday chat cafes in the kitchen and with Grandpa’s help, Rose discovers friends can be found in unexpected places, from a lost dog to a boy with cerebral palsy. Still, she wishes for a new friend to fill the hole in her heart her best friend left behind. If you enjoy heartwarming coming-of-age stories you'll love this intergenerational story of love and friendship that takes place in 1959. From Amazon Reviews: "...a wonderful read, full of positive thoughts and the warmth of friendship," and "Uplifting storyline and lovable characters all infused with a delightful sense of humor."




A Tribute to Grandpa:


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Story Hour


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Story time at the public library is the first exposure to books outside the home for many preschool children. For the librarian, it is an exciting opportunity to instill in youngsters a love of reading and books. But coming up with new ideas that hold the children’s attention can be trying. Until now. Here are 55 tried-and-true story hour programs with a thematic approach. All are highly flexible and adaptable across the full preschool age range. Most of the ideas are arranged under one of eight specific themes that include four to eight one-hour programs: barnyard animals, the Caldecott Medal, colors, families, a storytelling feast, the five senses, reptiles and amphibians, and around the world. There are also 18 individual holiday and seasonal programs. All story hours provide ideas for name tags, suggested audiovisual materials, recommended story, poetry and song selections, additional titles and a full description of the activity.




The Giant Encyclopedia of Preschool Activities for Three-year-olds


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Looking for tried and true ways to capture the attention of your three-year-olds? This comprehensive collection of over 600 teacher-created activities provides hours of fun and interesting activities perfectly tailored for this age group. Discover new ways to use everyday items to create fresh, exciting art projects; learn new classroom management techniques from experienced teachers; and find helpful tips for working with three-year-olds.




We're Very Good Friends, My Grandpa and I


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A boy describes his special relationship with his grandfather and the things they like to do together.




Ralph Cutler


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Biography of Ralph Cutler (1873-1958), son of John Cutler and Sarah Atkinson, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Virginia Louise Burton in 1902, and became a major onion farmer in Salt Lake Valley. He and his wife also served together as missionaries in the Southern States mission. Includes family history and genealogical tables for ancestry and posterity.




My Grandfather's Blessings


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In My Grandfather's Blessings, Rachel Naomi Remen, a cancer physician and master storyteller, uses her luminous stories to remind us of the power of our kindness and the joy of being alive. Dr. Remen's grandfather, an orthodox rabbi and scholar of the Kabbalah, saw life as a web of connection and knew that everyone belonged to him, and that he belonged to everyone. He taught her that blessing one another is what fills our emptiness, heals our loneliness, and connects us more deeply to life. Life has given us many more blessings than we have allowed ourselves to receive. My Grandfather's Blessings is about how we can recognize and receive our blessings and bless the life in others. Serving others heals us. Through our service we will discover our own wholeness—and the way to restore hidden wholeness in the world.




Grandpa's Wish List


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A grandpa has lots of special wishes for his new grandchild. Most of all, he wishes to share moments and make memories together. A perfect gift for a grandparent shower, Father's Day or birthday. A wonderful keepsake from grandfather to grandchild. Cozy and adorable badgers are used in place of people, to be any race, gender, or age. Collect all the books in the Love You Always series from Cottage Door Press. 10 board pages are just right for even the littlest "readers" Grandpa wishes for a creative, adventurous, and thoughtful life for his grandbaby The message of unconditional love is revealed in colorful, engaging illustrations Soft rhyming text is easy to read aloud A keepsake for generations




Grandpa Magic


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From a professional magician and New York Times bestselling author, 116 tricks, stunts, and brainteasers that will engage the grandchildren and provide giggles, jaw-dropping awe , and wonderful memories. Guaranteed to make grandparenting even more fun, Grandpa Magic is sure to entertain—and crack up— the grandkids. From the old pull-a-quarter-from-behind-a-kid’'s-ear trick and “removing your thumb” to card tricks, stunts for the dinner table, and verbal puzzles that surprise and delight, there’s something for everyone. Step-by-step illustrations make them easy to learn.