Hi, My Name is Jack


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This is a book for the healthy siblings of chronically ill disabled or dying children. There is no specific illness addressed as the focus is placed on the healthy children and their feelings. The feelings discussed include: Worry, anger, guilt, loneliness and jealousy.




Hi, My Name Is Jack


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This highly personal, intriguing memoir gives hope and encouragement to those struggling with addiction and the ones who love them. In this grippingly honest narrative about one man’s journey from alcoholism and self-destruction to recovery and a changed life, readers will be dismayed at the hurtful patterns of his two alcoholic parents and how they scarred and shaped the outcome of their three sons forever. Watts openly talks of his multiple failed marriages, strained relationships with his children, overwhelming business losses, and the self-loathing and guilt that plagued him for years. In spite of all of this, Jack held on to the conviction he made more than seventeen years ago never to drink again. Believing that the truth will set him free, Jack sets out to uncover dark secrets from his past that have made his life a wasteland. With nothing to salvage but his name, Jack decides to do the next right thing, regardless of what that might be, leaving the outcome in God’s hands. A story like this is one that continues throughout a lifetime. The glimpses shared in these pages will inspire you to be honest about your own demons and provide hope for a fulfilled and joyful life beyond the shackles of addiction.




I, Jack


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The hilarious tale of hijinks and heroism, as told by big dog Jack, is now in paperback with fun, bright cover art. Jack and his girlfriend, Petra the Samoyed, run off. When Jack's owner has an accident while trying to find them, Jack gets to be the hero.




Who's in My Family?


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Nellie and her little brother Gus discuss all kinds of families during a day at the zoo and dinner at home with their relatives afterwards.




My Name Is Bob


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An illustrated children's picture book prequel to the worldwide bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob and The World According to Bob - perfect for very young fans. A moving and uplifting tale about one cat in search of a friend that will melt your heart. "[Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington" Evening Standard




Hi, Jack!


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From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. Meet Jack: He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty theft, and lipstick graffiti. Jack also loves his friends, he just has a funny way of showing it sometimes . . . A perfect read-aloud with snappy, rhythmic text, this series will bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books and fill the Elephant-and-Piggie-shaped hole in young readers' hearts.




Hi, Cat!


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On his way to hang out with the neighborhood kids, Archie very innocently greets a stray cat who follows him and gets in the way. The cat ruins everything - Archie's street show is a mess and his audience drifts away. But things aren't all bad: when Archie goes, the cat follows him all the way home, too!




Hi! My Name Is Jack


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This book is intended to give a voice to Jack who has autism and others like him who have something to say, but have trouble expressing it. Young children all over the world are at an impressionable age and with answers to their questions about others who are different they could learn to become kindhearted, understanding, and accepting children. This book is inspired by my friend Jack. I have had the privilege of not only working with him, but becoming life long friends with his family. We have watched him grow into a very impressive young man. If this book is understood by a school aged student, then we will be creating a world full of compassionate children. This is the forth of five books to help demystify special needs to lower elementary aged students.




Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel


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The powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents. A National Book Award Finalist! In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along. Jarrett goes through his childhood trying to make his non-normal life as normal as possible, finding a way to express himself through drawing even as so little is being said to him about what's going on. Only as a teenager can Jarrett begin to piece together the truth of his family, reckoning with his mother and tracking down his father. Hey, Kiddo is a profoundly important memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction, and finding the art that helps you survive.




The Sun Circles of Ireland


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