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1) Son
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Series
Giver quartet volume 4
Language
English
Description
Unlike the other Birthmothers in her utopian community, teenaged Claire forms an attachment to her baby, feeling a great loss when he is taken to the Nurturing Center to be adopted by a family unit.
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English
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"When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers-all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance....
Author
Series
Llama Llama (Picture books) volume 1
Language
English
Description
At bedtime, a little llama worries after his mother puts him to bed and goes downstairs.
10) The silent boy
Author
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
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Description
Katy, the precocious ten-year-old daughter of the town doctor, befriends a retarded boy.
11) I love my mommy
Author
Language
English
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Description
A boy describes all the things he loves about his mother and the times they share.
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English
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"Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, ... author and ... actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, [meant to welcome] a baby to the party of life"--Publisher marketing.
16) Worser
Author
Language
English
Description
William Wyatt Orser's life is turned upside down after his mother has a stroke, but the socially awkward, word-loving twelve-year-old finds glimmers of hope when he discovers friends who share his love of wordplay and books.
Author
Series
Llama Llama (Picture books) volume 4
Language
English
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Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings.
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Language
English
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From her knowledge of when to change a diaper and how to make Popsicles to her skills in driving a delivery truck and dancing the polka, a child sings the praises of a special family member. Inspired by the accomplishments and behavior of the author's own mother.
19) Make lemonade
Author
Language
English
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Description
In order to earn money for college, fourteen-year-old LaVaughn babysits for a teenage mother.
20) Love, Mama
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Language
English
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With a heartwarming story and tender illustrations, Jeanette Bradley's debut picture book is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and any day when a child needs a reminder of the strength of a mother's love.
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