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Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai. Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again.
This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully...
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Hidden Pasts. Unexpected Betrayals. Twisted Friendships. Sweet Revenge.The twists keep coming--and no secrets are safe.Her mother's in jail. Her best friend betrayed her. Who can Alison trust?Backstabber Kelly has the world at her feet. Who will she step on next?Sweet, handsome Chad seems like the perfect boyfriend. What is he hiding?Tough-as-nails Zoey is out for revenge. Is she more vulnerable than she thinks?Loyal friend. Bitter rival....
3) Grandmothers
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Text and photographs present grandmothers and how they interact with their families.
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IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 12
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Carson Smith is resigned to spending his summer in Billings, Montana, helping his mom take care of his father, a dying alcoholic he doesn't really know. Then he meets Aisha Stinson, a beautiful girl who has run away from her difficult family, and discovers a secret regarding his grandfather, who disappeared without warning or explanation decades before. Together, Carson and Aisha embark on an epic road trip to try and save Carson's dad, restore his...
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This heartwarming story explores the special bond between a grandmother and her grandchild, and the invaluable lessons that both can learn from each other. Mark is a curious young boy who delights in spending time with his beloved grandma, asking her questions and relishing in her company. In turn, his grandma is thrilled to share her wisdom and experiences with him.
Follow their adventures together as they embark on exciting journeys and discover...
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Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!
Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Sitting in the Storybook Chair, in Grandma's arms, you can go anywhere!From deserts to forests, and up through the sky -- come along on one granddaughter's adventure, and ride the wave of words as reading takes her and her grandma 'round the world! A practicing...
7) Grandfathers
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Text and photographs present grandfathers and how they interact with their families.
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A man in the 1800s comes upon a beautiful forest and decides to build his home there. When he clears the land, he leaves one special tree to grace his front yard. Over the years, several generations of his family enjoy this tree, but it is endangered by a plan to build a highway. A young boy and his host of animal friends get together to make a stand, and give back to the tree which has given them so much.
With lavish illustrations and very few...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Grandmother lives with Grace's family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood. Grandmother says goodbye when she drops Grace off at school every morning and hello when she picks her up at the end of the day. Then, Grandmother stops walking Grace to and from school, and the door to her room stays closed. Father comes home early to make dinner,...
11) Cowboy Grandma
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Cowboy grandma is the true story of Wendy Ault, who dreamt of being a cowboy and found her passion for it at 65. This message of the story is that it is never too late to follow your dreams.
12) Tea With Grandpa
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Spending time with Grandpa is always fun.
Singling, laughing, eating, and playing.
And when it's time to say goodbye,
It won't be for long because
He's never too far away to have tea.
In this sweetly simple, rhyming picture book by acclaimed author/artist Barney Saltzberg, a little girl tells us about her daily tea ritual with her grandfather where they sing and laugh and clink their teacups with the help of their computers and a video chat....
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Once, in a tiny village in India, there was a young boy who loved to paint. He lived with his grandfather, who taught him to paint with his fingers, to make paints from marigolds and brushes made from jasmine flowers. Sometimes, the village children would watch them painting together, and the boy's grandfather would invite them to join in.
They didn't have much, but they had each other.
After his grandfather dies, the boy notices a little box...
They didn't have much, but they had each other.
After his grandfather dies, the boy notices a little box...
15) Supergran!
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Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes they wear a very familiar face. In one household, Mom is late to work, Dad is sick with the flu, and the rest of the family is dealing with chaos. Who are you going to call? It's Supergran to the rescue! Supergran tackles all the challenges thrown her way, from finding missing pets to cooking a flu-busting stew to even chasing out a stinky skunk. There's nothing she can't handle as she supercharges...
16) Amara's Farm
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So many plants grow on Amara's family's intergenerational farm and she needs help finding pumpkins for her potluck. Playful text provides clues for young nature lovers to follow as they hunt among the fruits and vegetables, comparing and contrasting the unique characteristics of pumpkins against okra, cauliflower, apples, and other crops grown on the farm. And there's a tasty pumpkin bread recipe included for young chefs to try!
17) The Vacation
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When his mother decides on a whim to be a missionary in Africa and drags his unwilling father with her, Henry is left in the care of his Aunts Magnolia and Pigg. Henry's sure they dislike him and he's trying to keep his distance, but that becomes more difficult when Mag decides they should take a destination-less road trip. Mag, convalescing from an illness that makes her look like death, is downright crabby. Pigg, tense from driving, is becoming...
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Rotten Ralph's owner, Sarah, is fed up with her red rascal's behavior. Ralph is tired of Sarah trying to change him. He misses his cat family, which never made him alter a thing about himself. But in this gag- and guffaw-filled adventure for newly independent readers, the world's favorite rotten red cat gets tripped up when he runs away for a journey down memory lane.
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Cassie's father and grandfather don't get along, but despite their differences, Cassie is resolved to bring her family back together, no matter what it takes Cassie Bell's father and grandfather had a falling-out years ago, so Cassie has never had the chance to meet her grandfather. But when her dad gets a call saying that Grandpa Ruben is in the hospital, the family heads off to Kentucky to make sure he's all right. Grandpa Ruben is nothing like...
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Little Fox is back again, only this time Fox is spending a day with Grandma. This endearing story takes the reader through the special moments that a grandchild and grandmother share together - from making delicious pancake breakfasts and flipping through old photo albums, to singing that special song together and baking cookies Grandma-style! With sweet, rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations, this sequel to I Love You Because You're You is...
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