A Germ's Journey


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Looks at how germs can spread such diseases as the common cold by following the journey of the germs that fly out of a boy's mouth when he sneezes in class without using a tissue, showing how colds spread or not depending on hygiene practices.




Seasons Coloring Book


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The fourth coloring book collection from Sweden’s coloring book sensation. Introducing the newest addition to Hanna Karlzon’s beloved coloring book collection: Seasons. This hardbound volume boasts 96 pages of Karlzon’s intricate designs, season by season. Dripping icicles segue to blossoming gardens; summer nights give way to strawberries, mushrooms, and playful frogs, waterside. Autumn winds bring fall fog, pumpkins and rain. Lanterns, evergreens, and beautiful ornaments bring us ‘round to winter once again.




Hooray for Anna Hibiscus!


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Join Anna Hibiscus and her big, bustling family in the second of Atinuke’s engaging illustrated chapter-book series set in modern Nigeria. Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa. She’s surrounded by so many family members she can’t count them, in a wonderful old house with a garden in a compound in a big city. Follow Anna as she worries about singing a solo for a visiting president, runs away to escape hair-braiding day (and gets in a terrible tangle), enjoys the candles and hide-and-seek games on nights when the electricity goes out (and hates the new noisy generator!), and has an eye-opening visit to the other side of the city, where she learns about spontaneous generosity. Says School Library Journal, “Atinuke . . . manages to balance the contemporary and the traditional with ease”—a talent that, combined with Lauren Tobia’s expressive illustrations, will leave readers rapt and have them looking forward to Anna’s next adventures.




The Truth about Old People


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Children's Book of the Week in The TelegraphA very funny and lovable picture book tribute to grandparents and older people.When you're small, everybody bigger than you seems really old. But does being older have to mean being boring, or slow, or quiet? NO! Elina Ellis' wonderful illustrations reveal that the age you are makes no difference to how amazing you can be.From the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2017, The Truth About Old People is an instant favourite with children and grown-ups that tackles ageism without being preachy. Elina has a great talent for characterful illustration: you'll feel like you've known this family all your life.




Different? Same!


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The zebra gallops, the bumblebee flies, the lemur leaps and the tiger prowls — “But look closer now … We all have STRIPES!” This clever exploration of animal characteristics shows how each animal in diverse groups of four is completely different in many ways, but the same as the others in one significant way. Again and again, readers will be surprised at how animal traits come in many fascinating varieties! Think you know what makes animals different … and the same? Look close, it’s right before your eyes!




Grandfather Twilight


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At the day's end, Grandfather Twilight walks in the forest to perform his evening task, bringing the miracle of night to the world.




Hooray for Grandparents' Day!


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Arnie doesn't have grandparents to come to school on Grandparent's Day, but it turns out he has a lot of people who can substitute.




Hooray for Grandparents


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A celebration of the importance of grandparents. Packed with 50 ways to be a fun, meaningful, and beloved presence in grandchildren's lives. Hooray for Grandparents celebrates the special role grandparents play in children's lives and collects 50 ways to build a strong relationship between grandparent and grandchild. It's filled with fun activities to do together, ways to create your own special traditions, advice on how to support your grandchild in difficult times, and ideas for building a legacy that lives beyond your years. Packaged in a fun and engaging format, with simple, fun, and heartwarming ways to deepen connections across generations, this is full of useful and meaningful ways for grandparents to bond with grandchildren. BREEZY BOOK FOR GRANDPARENTS: This book captures the celebratory and grandchild-focused aspects of the special relationship in a format that works for grandparents who looking for something simple but meaningful. GREAT GIFT: There are countless gifting moments for grandparents throughout the year and this book is the perfect gift for all of them, whether it's for new grandparents-to-be or grandparents who have been enjoying their status for years. With plenty of ideas for enjoying a strong relationship for the long haul, it's a wonderful way to celebrate a special grandparent any time of year. Perfect for: Grandparents; grandmothers; and grandfathers Friends and family of grandparents and grandparents-to-be New parents looking to share the news or celebrate with grandparents-to-be




When Grandparents Become Parents


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There’s a quiet epidemic in our culture: The fastest-growing type of family unit is grandparents charged with the task of raising their children’s children. Though there are myriad reasons for this—the death of one’s adult child, parental drug addiction, abusive living situations, or incarceration, to name a few—the effects tend to be the same: Senior citizens who expected to spend their golden years relaxing or traveling are now seeing their dreams dashed. Those on limited incomes are feeling the strain and are frightened about their futures. And the mental, spiritual, and physical exhaustion of parenting and disciplining children many decades their junior, exacerbated by a technology gap, is overwhelmingly real. And yet, through their sacrificial service, these seniors are acting as kinsman-redeemers for their grandchildren—keeping them out of the foster care system and giving them the best shot possible for a successful life. In When Grandparents Become Parents, experienced author Rick Johnson details both the challenges and solutions these heroic seniors face, offering strategies and resources (including real advice from other grandparents) to deal with major areas of stress—incorporating humor, common sense, and practical advice along the way.




Unwritten Love


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In this book I would like to place emphasis on the role that grand-parents can play in the lives of their grand-children where the parents have died or just left them with the responsibility.There are so many motherless children in our world,who does not get the quality of life which they deserve.My sisters and I were some of the lucky few.My experience growing up in grandma’s house, and the help that she was given from the neighbouring community,is reflecting in this book.The outpouring of love and generosity is experienced in my writing.This is an honest authentic account, of life growing up during Apartheid,while also dealing with the loss of a parent.This book is packed with incidences,memories,characters,deeply moving accounts,love,respect,bonding and devotion