There's a Brand-New Baby at Our House and...I'm the Big Sister!

There's a Brand-New Baby at Our House and...I'm the Big Sister!
Author: Susan Ligon
Publisher: Tommy Nelson
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2002-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1418553387

An interactive book that will help an older brother or sister feel that they have an important role in welcoming the new baby into the family. With sections on All About Me; Getting to Know Baby; My Pets; and much more, older siblings will share their favorite Bible stories and songs, favorite foods, special toys, photos, drawings and other fun information.

Hello in There!

Hello in There!
Author: Jo Witek
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781419703713

From the author and illustrator of the bestselling In My Heart This oversized interactive book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting . . . and waiting . . . and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she's starting early She sticks close to her mama so she can sing songs to her sibling-to-be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (cupcakes strawberries swimming ). Quaint line drawings and lovely patterns lend a breezy, lighthearted atmosphere to the story, and a variety of playful flaps add gentle humor, showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama's belly. A joyful and celebratory ode to the growing family for any sister- or brother-to-be. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Praise for Hello in There STARRED REVIEW "Roussey's whimsical, scraggly, illustrations are perfectly suited to the girl's excitement as the big day approaches." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Thick and sturdy pages and flaps are made to withstand many eager perusals as big sisters and brothers everywhere gear up for their own big days." --Kirkus Reviews "This has charming possibilities for helping a youngster to envision (and get accustomed to) the impending sibling." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

There's A House Inside My Mummy

There's A House Inside My Mummy
Author: Giles Andreae
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015-12-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1408345439

A funny and tender picture book about waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive. There's a house inside my mummy, Where my little brother grows, Or maybe it's my little sister No one really knows. Waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive can be a confusing and worrying time for young children. Sharing this simple rhyming story together is the perfect way to reassure your little one and involve them in all the excitement. Told with humour and warmth by Giles Andreae, the author of much-loved family favourite Giraffes Can't Dance. 'A great book for sharing with your first born while your second is still in the 'tummy house'' - The Times A note from the author: 'When my wife became pregnant for the second time, I was talking to Flinn, our 2-year old son, about what was going to take place and how exciting it would be for him to have a brother or sister. I started to think about it as though I were a young child myself ... 'There's a house inside my mummy' was a phrase that just popped into my head, and from then on the book was a joy to write.'

A Baby Sister for Frances

A Baby Sister for Frances
Author: Russell Hoban
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2011-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 006083806X

With a new addition to the family, Frances is feeling left out. So Frances decides to run away—but not too far! This new edition of Russell and Lillian Hoban’s beloved classic is perfect for beginning readers.

Tiny Beautiful Things

Tiny Beautiful Things
Author: Cheryl Strayed
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0307949338

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Soon to be a Hulu Original series • The internationally acclaimed author of Wild collects the best of The Rumpus's Dear Sugar advice columns plus never-before-published pieces. Rich with humor and insight—and absolute honesty—this "wise and compassionate" (New York Times Book Review) book is a balm for everything life throws our way. Life can be hard: your lover cheats on you; you lose a family member; you can’t pay the bills—and it can be great: you’ve had the hottest sex of your life; you get that plum job; you muster the courage to write your novel. Sugar—the once-anonymous online columnist at The Rumpus, now revealed as Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling memoir Wild—is the person thousands turn to for advice.

Sometimes I Lie

Sometimes I Lie
Author: Alice Feeney
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2018-03-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250144833

ALICE FEENEYS NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER “Boldly plotted, tightly knotted—a provocative true-or-false thriller that deepens and darkens to its ink-black finale. Marvelous.” —AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me: 1. I’m in a coma. 2. My husband doesn’t love me anymore. 3. Sometimes I lie. Amber wakes up in a hospital. She can’t move. She can’t speak. She can’t open her eyes. She can hear everyone around her, but they have no idea. Amber doesn’t remember what happened, but she has a suspicion her husband had something to do with it. Alternating between her paralyzed present, the week before her accident, and a series of childhood diaries from twenty years ago, this brilliant psychological thriller asks: Is something really a lie if you believe it's the truth?

Elevating Child Care

Elevating Child Care
Author: Janet Lansbury
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2024-04-30
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0593736168

A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.

For a Minute, I Lost Myself: The Past and Present of a Schizophrenic

For a Minute, I Lost Myself: The Past and Present of a Schizophrenic
Author: Scott Gann
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 565
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0578023008

This is a book about the causes, effects, and coping strategies pertaining to Schizoaffective Disorder. The story is an account of my struggle with this difficult mental illness. The book is a description of a descent into madness, the repercussions of that descent, and the things I did to get my life back on track after my frightening and bizarre experience with Schizoaffective Disorder. If you or someone you know is suffering from Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, or severe depression, then you should think about reading this book. This book provides insight into the mind of a person affected by this most misunderstood illness and explains the steps necessary to make a full recovery from it. Readers of this book will come away with an understanding that there is much hope for people suffering from mental illness, and that if the illness is taken seriously, a meaningful and productive life can still be lived regardless.

Winning in Life with Confidence

Winning in Life with Confidence
Author: Ava Jenna Bailey
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2022-01-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1039122213

My life started like a fairy tale dream and I always found myself wondering why it had to end. As the darkness consumed me, I began to make mistakes. At the age of seven I made a declaration with God to win in life and he has never failed me. Consumed by his grace, my confidence is in Jesus. His miracles manifested which brings abundance, his grace allows everyone to live free. Freewill takes us back to our God. I share my story so everyone will see, that when we are experiencing darkness and don't know where to turn, God will guide us back to the light. At the age of five my father spoke about Canada and I've dreamt about it ever since. At age thirteen, I heard the name Bailey and desired it; sixteen years later I prayed for my husband on Sunday and met him on Monday, with the name Bailey. The day my grandmother went to heaven her spirit came to inform me, that she is alive and I believe for that life too, as described it has to be God.