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You Get What You Get by Julie Gassman
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMelvin throws fit after fit when he doesn't get what he wants. He must learn how to deal with disappointment. After all, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit... -
![First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, Judy Love]()
First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, Judy Love
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEveryone knows the jumble of feelings as the first day of school approaches -- especially if it's the first day at a new school... -
![My Mouth Is A Volcano by Julia Cook]()
My Mouth Is A Volcano by Julia Cook
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTeaching children how to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting.Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble in his tummy, they wiggle and jiggle on his tongue and then they push on his teeth, right before he ERUPTS (or interrupts)... -
![Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch]()
Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNone of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. Each hairdo is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows and grows... -
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![Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon]()
Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMeet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special... -
![Wish You Were Here by Cressida McLaughlin]()
Wish You Were Here by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA warm welcome awaits…the charming new arrival from the No.1 bestselling author of The Canal Boat Cafe.Robin decides that a grand gesture is what’s needed to prove her feelings to Will and, with the help of her guests, hatches a plan that he won’t be able to ignore. But when two of her guests go missing, the only thing that matters is their safe return... -
![Do Not Disturb (The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse) by Cressida McLaughlin]()
Do Not Disturb (The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse) by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA warm welcome awaits…the charming new arrival from the No.1 bestselling author of The Canal Boat Cafe. Robin is devastated that a rift has come between her and her neighbour Will. To add to her anxiety, the other residents of Campion Bay are relying on Robin to halt a property developer’s assault on the Bay’s unique charm... -
![A Life Without You by Shari Low]()
A Life Without You by Shari Low
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTouching, funny, and bittersweet, this is a story that will make you laugh, cry, and call your best friend to tell her you love her. Dee and Jen have been best friends since their days of teenage crushes, bad 90's make-up and huge hair... -
![This Is Me by Shari Low]()
This Is Me by Shari Low
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is... Denise. Married to Ray, her first and only love, Denise has never for one moment regretted putting the husband she idolised on a pedestal above everyone and everything else. But, after forty years of marriage, he is gone, leaving Denise to discover that their perfect marriage was fatally flawed. Now she faces a future alone, but first she must face the betrayals of the past. This is... -
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Hug Machine by Scott Campbell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWho have YOU hugged today? Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet tale.Watch out world, here he comes! The Hug Machine!Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED!This endearing story encourages a warm, caring, and buoyantly affectionate approach to life... -
![Angry Arthur by Hiawyn Oram]()
Angry Arthur by Hiawyn Oram
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce there was a boy called Arthur, who wanted to stay up and watch TV, but his mother wouldn't let him. "I'll get angry," said Arthur, and he did. Very, very angry.. -
![Scouting for the Reaper by Jacob M. Appel]()
Scouting for the Reaper by Jacob M. Appel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEach of the characters in Scouting for the Reaper faces an unanticipated challenge: transporting a truckload of penguins across the country, arranging a proper Jewish burial for the remains of Gregor Samsa, selling tombstones dressed as a Girl Scout. These stories explore the domestic and professional adventures of people in over their heads, while leavening their struggles with humor.Jacob M... -
![The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene]()
The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTold in alternating timelines, The Lake of Lost Girls is a haunting novel that will thrill fans of All Good People Here and We Are All the Same in the Dark.Using suspenseful podcast clips to weave a twisty tale of a missing student and her sister who is desperate for answers, The Lake of Lost Girls is perfect for fans of I Have Some Questions for You... -
![The Flamingo Rising by Larry Baker]()
The Flamingo Rising by Larry Baker
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this touching, hilarious novel of the heart and mind, of dreams and memory, of desire and first love, Abe Lee comes of age in the 1960s, living with his unforgettable family at the Flamingo Drive-In Theatre on a scrubby patch of coast between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida. There, some of America's last sweet moments of innocence are unfolding... -
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![The Full Ridiculous by Mark Lamprell]()
The Full Ridiculous by Mark Lamprell
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe important thing is to position yourself so you go over the car when it hits. If you go under, most likely you get stuck on some sticky-out bit of the engine, dragged along and de-skinned, then kidney-squishingly, eye-poppingly, brain-squeezingly run over by one or more wheels. You go over, at least you've got a chance if you land right.Michael O’Dell is hit by a car... -
![Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus by Edward Hemingway]()
Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus by Edward Hemingway
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHave you ever met a Grumpasaurus? I bet you have. In fact, you may even have one in your own home. Want to know what makes them tick? This handy guide, meticulously researched and lovingly illustrated, tells you everything you need to know. Above all they should be handled with care—otherwise they can become VERY loud and VERY fearsome... -
![The Zygote Chronicles by Suzanne Finnamore]()
The Zygote Chronicles by Suzanne Finnamore
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSuzanne Finnamore's universally applauded Otherwise Engaged followed one woman's whirlwind ride from diamond ring to altar. The Zygote Chronicles is her singular take on the next leg of the journey -- a riotous and poignant novel in journal form that takes us from conception to delivery room...Categorized as:
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![Room Temperature by Nicholson Baker]()
Room Temperature by Nicholson Baker
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA story in which the author examines the little details of home life. The action takes place in the moments before, during and after the feeding of Bug, the baby. Nicholson Baker is the author of Vox, The Mezzanine, The Fermata, U & I and Thoughts... -
![Hungry Jim by Laurel Snyder, Chuck Groenink]()
Hungry Jim by Laurel Snyder, Chuck Groenink
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Jim wakes up one Tuesday morning, he doesn't feel like eating his pancakes. In fact, Jim doesn't feel like Jim. He feels rather, well, beastly. But he is hungry. Very hungry....This tale of moods from Laurel Snyder and Chuck Groenink offers a depiction of the beastliness that lives inside all of us—and the power we have to put it in its place... -
![The Sleeping Father by Matthew Sharpe]()
The Sleeping Father by Matthew Sharpe
Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Sleeping Father begins with a divorced dad who inadvertently combines two incompatible anti-depressant medications, goes into a coma, has a stroke, and emerges with brain damage. His teenage son—the protagonist of the book, Chris—and his teenage daughter—Cathy—inherit money from their grandfather and decide to rehabilitate him on their own. decide to make one... -
![I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy]()
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsA heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition... -
![What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey]()
What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsOur earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.“Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships...Categorized as:
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![What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo]()
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA searing memoir of reckoning and healing by acclaimed journalist Stephanie Foo, investigating the little-understood science behind complex PTSD and how it has shaped her life "Achingly exquisite . . . providing real hope for those who long to heal...Categorized as:
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![Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy by Kate Swenson]()
Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy by Kate Swenson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love When Kate Swenson's son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped...Categorized as:
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![Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life: The Chump Lady's Survival Guide by Tracy Schorn]()
Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life: The Chump Lady's Survival Guide by Tracy Schorn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLeave a Cheater, Gain a Life is a no-nonsense self-help guide for anyone who has ever been cheated on. Here's advice not based on saving your relationship after infidelity -- but saving your sanity.When it comes to cheating, a lot of the attention is focused on cheaters -- their unmet needs or their challenges with monogamy... -
![Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant, Tom Fields-Meyer]()
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant, Tom Fields-Meyer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAutism is usually portrayed as a checklist of deficits, including difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. This perspective leads to therapies focused on ridding individuals of autistic symptoms. In Uniquely Human, Dr. Barry M...Categorized as:
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![The Sober Diaries: How one woman stopped drinking and started living. by Clare Pooley]()
The Sober Diaries: How one woman stopped drinking and started living. by Clare Pooley
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBY THE AUTHOR OF NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT, THE BRAVE AND FUNNY MEMOIR THAT IS CHANGING LIVES.How one mother gave up drinking and started living. This is Bridget Jones Dries Out...Categorized as:
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![Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey]()
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsFrom the Academy Award®–winning actor, an unconventional memoir filled with raucous stories, outlaw wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction I’ve been in this life for fifty years, been trying to work out its riddle for forty-two, and been keeping diaries of clues to that riddle for the last thirty-five... -
![Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain by Sue Gerhardt]()
Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain by Sue Gerhardt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhy Love Matters explains why love is essential to brain development in the early years of life, particularly to the development of our social and emotional brain systems, and presents the startling discoveries that provide the answers to how our emotional lives work...Categorized as:
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![Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get on with Life by Margalis Fjelstad]()
Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get on with Life by Margalis Fjelstad
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPeople with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorders have a serious mental illness that primarily affects their intimate, personal, and family relationships. Often they appear to be normally functioning at work and in public interactions, and Narcissists may even be highly effective, in the short term, in some work or social situations...Categorized as:
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