1,047 Reasons to Smile

1,047 Reasons to Smile
Author: Elizabeth Dutton
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1634508777

Smiling has been shown to relieve stress, boost the immune system, release endorphins, and even make us more attractive. It's the natural drug. Whether it's the sight of baby animals wrestling each other or watching pigeons fight over a Cheeto, there are more than enough funny, silly, and downright weird reasons to put a smile on your face inside this little book of joy, including: When the person in the next lane lets you ahead of them in heavy traffic When you finally get back into your own bed after being away from home You check the calendar on a Friday and realize that Monday is a holiday In our overworked, overstressed day to day life, it’s difficult to find time to relax and enjoy the simple, little things in life. These simple little things that make us smile keep us going throughout the day and motivate us to carry on when things may seem difficult. With this book, you won’t have to look far to find these simple pleasures. So put down the Xanx and grab yourself a copy of 1,047 Reasons to Smile.

Smile: A Graphic Novel

Smile: A Graphic Novel
Author: Raina Telgemeier
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2014-07-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0545780012

Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood! Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.

Ship It

Ship It
Author: Britta Lundin
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1368016987

CLAIRE is a sixteen-year-old fangirl obsessed with the show Demon Heart. FOREST is an actor on Demon Heart who dreams of bigger roles. When the two meet at a local Comic-Con panel, it's a dream come true for Claire. Until the Q&A, that is, when Forest laughs off Claire's assertion that his character is gay. Claire is devastated. After all, every last word of her super-popular fanfic revolves around the romance between Forest's character and his male frenemy. She can't believe her hero turned out to be a closed-minded jerk. Forest is mostly confused that anyone would think his character is gay. Because he's not. Definitely not. Unfortunately for Demon Heart, when the video of the disastrous Q&A goes viral, the producers have a PR nightmare on their hands. In order to help bolster their image within the LGBTQ+ community—as well as with their fans—they hire Claire to join the cast for the rest of their publicity tour. What ensues is a series of colorful Comic-Con clashes between the fans and the show that lead Forest to question his assumptions about sexuality and help Claire come out of her shell. But how far will Claire go to make her ship canon? To what lengths will Forest go to stop her and protect his career? And will Claire ever get the guts to make a move on Tess, the very cute, extremely cool fanartist she keeps running into? Ship It is a funny, tender, and honest look at all the feels that come with being a fan.

Loud Awake and Lost

Loud Awake and Lost
Author: Adele Griffin
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2013-11-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0385752741

There was an accident. Ember knows at least that much. She was driving. The car was totaled. Eight months later, Ember feels broken. She can’t even remember the six weeks of her life leading up to the accident. Where was she going? Who was she with? And what happened during those six weeks that her friends and family won’t talk about? In the wake of her critically praised young adult psychological thrillers, Tighter and All You Never Wanted, National Book Award finalist Adele Griffin has created another triumph in this unflinching story of loss and recovery that Booklist called “exquisite” in a starred review.

The Giant Hug

The Giant Hug
Author: Sandra Horning
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2012-05-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307982343

How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course! This sweet story makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day for the granny in your life, whether she lives close or far! Owen’s hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Valeri Gorbachev’s adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning’s charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud. An unexpected twist at the end will delight readers and have kids asking for this book again and again.

Potty

Potty
Author: Leslie Patricelli
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2010-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763644765

Baby, a toddler, decides to use the potty for the first time.

Strangers

Strangers
Author: Dean Koontz
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 705
Release: 2002-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440673888

“The plot twists ingeniously...an engaging, often chilling book.”—The New York Times Book Review A writer in California. A doctor in Boston. A motel owner and his employee in Nevada. A priest in Chicago. A robber in New York. A little girl in Las Vegas. They’re a handful of people from across the country, living through eerie variations of the same nightmare. A dark memory is calling out to them. And soon they will be drawn together, deep in the heart of a sprawling desert, where the terrifying truth awaits...

The Library Book

The Library Book
Author: Tom Chapin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481460927

Using the lyrics to Tom Chapin and Michael Mark's "The Library Song," this picture book celebrates the magic of reading and of libraries.

All We Left Behind

All We Left Behind
Author: Ingrid Sundberg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2015-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1481437429

"Marion is hiding a secret from her past and Kurt is trying to figure out how to recover from his mother's death as they both find solace in each other."--