I Just Want You to Know


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The 9.8 million viewers of TLC’s Jon and Kate Plus Eight recognize Kate Gosselin as the practical mom of eight who has come into their homes for over 100 episodes of her family’s hit reality show. In this I Just Want You to Know Ebook, Kate reveals a grateful and faith-filled mother who only wants the best for her children and is willing to sacrifice to make that happen. The story covers the three years her family lived in their Elizabethtown home, a period Kate considers one of the happiest of her life. In it she discusses the individuality of eight kids (all under the age of six) transitioning from the chaos of caring for infants to the structured days of a home filled with budding preschoolers, as well as her thoughts on communication, everyday miracles, and providing a safe home. During that time, Kate discusses her family’s unique challenges from daily schedules to traveling, her need for control to learning how to be flexible, the individuality of all eight kids, how God provided every day, and her faith that held it all together.




Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know


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Tells children that whatever they do and wherever they go, your greatest hope is that they will love and follow Jesus.




Slow Down


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The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.




The Last Lecture


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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.




I Just Want to Be Super


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Kids can be super in so many ways. One morning, Nino findsa mask that gives him amazing powers. He can't wait to blast into action! Butno one will let him do all the super things he wants to do. Instead, everybodytells him stuff like, Put away yourdishes. Get dressed. BeCAREFUL. Will Nino ever get thechance to show just how super he can be? With empathy,exuberance and imagination reminiscent of Calvinand Hobbes and Where The Wild ThingsAre, dynamic writer-illustrator duo Andrew Katz and Tony Luzano tell astory all children will relate to, one about stretching their limits and discoveringjust what it means to be super.




Be a Friend


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From Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon comes a lush, heartwarming audio eBook about unbreakable friendship and celebrating what makes you unique. Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to BE a tree . . . But being a mime can be lonely. It isn't until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship--and how special he truly is! From the beloved author/illustrator of the Penguin and Bear series comes a heartwarming story of self-acceptance, courage, and unbreakable friendship for anyone who has ever felt "different." Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon! The Penguin series Penguin and Pinecone Penguin on Vacation Penguin in Love Penguin and Pumpkin Penguin's Big Adventure Penguin's Christmas Wish The Bear series Found Stormy Night Bear's Big Day The Duck, Duck, Porcupine series Duck, Duck, Porcupine My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories That's My Book! And Other Stories Be a Friend




The Story of My Feelings


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Kids will read and sing along as feelings come to life in The Story of My Feelings. Growing up is a tough job, and it is important to embrace laughing, sighing, crying, and yelling. Fun and engaging illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church accompany the lyrics and add a vibrancy to the CD. You know you'll feel better after you read and sing The Story of My Feelings!




I Just Want You To Know My Name


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Imagine being born and immediately placed into the foster-care system, such was the fate of Johnny and his older brother Terry. Because of Terry's persistent bed-wetting, the boys experienced unspeakable acts of torture and abuse. In 1973 at the ages of eight and ten, the brothers were adopted and provided a lifestyle they never dreamed possible. Seizing an opportunity for family and normalcy, Johnny embraced his new life, but Terry, deeply scarred by their traumatic past, took a different path, and by the age of thirteen was placed into a facility for troubled youths. Years later in the fall of 1982, Johnny is a high school senior, a college football prospect, and quarterback of a top-ranked program. He has dreams of guiding his team to another championship season when suddenly, his brother Terry returns with a shocking request. Johnny's life is immediately thrown into turmoil as he tries to reconcile his past, salvage a dysfunctional relationship with his father, placate a maniacal head football coach, and maneuver through a season on the brink in a football-addicted Alabama town. Triumph, tragedy, and redemption unfold within the pages of I Just Want You To Know My Name




I Just Want to Say Good Night


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Caldecott Honor-winner Rachel Isadora’s stunning oil paintings illustrate this delightful bedtime tale, set on the African plains. The sun has set and the moon is rising, and that means it’s bedtime. But not if Lala has a say—because she’s not ready to go to sleep! First she needs to say good night to the cat. And the goat. And the chickens. And, and, and . . . Lala’s adorable stalling strategy will ring true for all parents whose little ones aren’t ready to say goodbye to the day—and all will appreciate the wonderful culmination to the bedtime ritual.




I Just Want You


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New Standalone "Go to college," they said. "Get a good job," they said. "It will be a piece of cake." Well, whoever they are, they lied. Sure, college was a blast, but after college, not so much. The finding a job to go with my expensive education, that part was not so easy. At least not until I was offered a position at the new club in town. Life is defined by the little moments that have the power to change it completely. I never thought getting a cup of coffee would change mine, but it did. She did. She's one of those moments. He's my boss. She's my employee. I want him. I can't resist her.