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Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
by Emerson Eggerichs
A guide to understanding the needs of the opposite sex and unlocking the secrets to a lasting relationship.
A, New York Times, best-selling marriage book with more than one million copies sold! Based on over three decades of counseling, as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and ... (Goodreads)
The Five Love Languages of Children
by Gary Chapman
A guide to understanding and communicating with children through their primary emotional needs.
More than 1 million sold! ,, You know you love your child. But how can you make sure, your child, knows it?, The #1, New York Times, bestselling, The 5 Love Languages®, has helped millions of couples ... (Barnes & Noble)
All Things Bright and Beautiful
by James Herriot
A heartwarming memoir of a veterinarian's journey in the Yorkshire countryside.
A tie-in to the upcoming PBS Masterpiece series and Christmas special., The second volume in the multimillion copy bestselling series. Millions of readers have delighted in the wonderful storytelling ... (Barnes & Noble)
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
A story of two women's intertwined lives, spanning generations and crossing continents.
The #1 New York Times Bestseller “A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of America’s history. Beautiful.”—Ann Packer Moving ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Nest
by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
A dysfunctional family navigates the consequences of their recklessness, brought together by their inheritance.
An instant Globe and Mail bestseller. On a wintry afternoon in New York City, Melody, Beatrice and Jack Plumb gather to confront their charismatic and reckless older brother, Leo, who has just been ... (Goodreads)
The Round House
by Louise Erdrich
A teenage boy seeks justice for a crime committed against his mother in a Native American community.
The novel opens with Joe Coutts and his father, Judge Bazil Coutts, pulling out saplings from their house's garden and foundation. They realize Joe's mother and Bazil's wife, Geraldine Coutts, has ... (Wikipedia)
Leota's Garden
by Francine Rivers
A woman's journey of self-discovery, healing, and redemption through gardening.
Once Leota’s garden was a place of beauty—where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving ... (Goodreads)
Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McBratney
A tender story of a hare and a rabbit who compete to express their love for each other.
Guess How Much I Love You follows the story of two hares , Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare. The two are never stated to be father and son in the original storybooks, though are referred to ... (Wikipedia)
See Me
by Nicholas Sparks
An exploration of identity, love, and second chances set against the backdrop of small-town America.
See me just as I see you . . . Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. With a history of violence and bad decisions behind him and the threat of prison dogging his every step, he's ... (Goodreads)
Home Front
by Kristin Hannah
A family's struggle to survive in wartime, and the emotional toll it takes.
In this powerhouse of a novel, Kristin Hannah explores the intimate landscape of a troubled marriage with this provocative and timely portrait of a husband and wife, in love and at war. All marriages ... (Goodreads)
Love You Forever
by Robert Munsch
A boy is comforted and loved by his mother throughout his life, reminding him that her love is unconditional.
An extraordinarily different story by Robert Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their child—forever. "A young woman holds her newborn son and looks at him lovingly. Softly ... (Goodreads)
Miss Rumphius
by Barbara Cooney
A young girl's journey of self-discovery and fulfilling a lifelong dream to make the world a more beautiful place.
A beloved classic—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever! Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something ... (Goodreads)
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
by Philip C. Stead
A zookeeper and his animal friends learn the value of friendship and compassion.
Amos McGee is a punctual man who goes about his day the same way every day. He swings his legs out of bed, puts on a fresh uniform and hops on the #5 bus at 6:00 AM to go to the zoo . While at the ... (Wikipedia)
The Rainbow Fish
by Marcus Pfister
A fish learns the importance of friendship and sharing after being gifted a pair of glittering scales.
The story is about The Rainbow Fish , a fish with shiny, multi-coloured scales . He has blue, green, purple, and pink scales. Interspersed with these colorful scales are shiny, holographic scales ... (Wikipedia)
Midwives
by Chris Bohjalian
A midwife's journey of self-discovery, uncovering secrets of her own past.
The time is 1981, and Sibyl Danforth has been a dedicated midwife in the rural community of Reddington, Vermont, for fifteen years. But one treacherous winter night, in a house isolated by icy roads ... (Goodreads)
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
by Beth Hoffman
A young girl's journey of self-discovery, gaining strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Twelve-year-old CeeCee is in trouble. For years she’s been the caretaker of her psychotic mother, Camille— the crown-wearing, lipstick-smeared laughingstock of an entire town. Though it’s 1967 and ... (Goodreads)
Stellaluna
by Janell Cannon
A young bat's journey of self-discovery, learning to navigate the world while embracing her true identity.
In a forest far away, a mother fruit bat has a new baby, and names her, Stellaluna. One night, an owl attacks the bats, knocking Stellaluna out of her mother's embrace, and she falls into the forest ... (Wikipedia)
A Dog's Purpose
by W. Bruce Cameron
A dog's journey to discovering its true purpose, through multiple lifetimes and owners.
The narrator first starts out as a feral Beagle / German Shepherd / terrier mix puppy. A few weeks later, after being nursed by their mother, a feral as well, the dog and his siblings Fast, Sister, ... (Wikipedia)
As Sure as the Dawn
by Francine Rivers
A young woman's spiritual journey to find her place in the world and the courage to follow her faith.
The third installment in the Mark of the Lion trilogy. Following A Voice in the Wind and An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure as the Dawn continues the chronicles of Hadassah, a Christian slave woman ... (Goodreads)
I Love You Through and Through
by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak
A story of unconditional and everlasting love between a parent and their child.
A rhyming story of unconditional love and adorable illustrations of a toddler and a teddy bear who declare "I love you through and through!",I love your hair and eyes,Your giggles and cries...,A ... (Barnes & Noble)
Black Beauty
by Anna Sewell
A horse's journey through life, as he experiences various owners and circumstances.
The story is narrated in the first person as an autobiographical memoir told by the titular horse named Black Beauty—beginning with his carefree days as a foal on an English farm with his mother, to ... (Wikipedia)
Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy
by Sarah Ban Breathnach
A journey towards achieving a more meaningful and abundant life.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER Over 7 million copies sold in 30 languages! Simple Abundance is a book of evocative essays - one for every day of the year - for women who wish to live by their own ... (Barnes & Noble)
All Creatures Great and Small
by James Herriot
A charming tale of a veterinarian and his animal patients in the Yorkshire Dales.
The classic multimillion copy bestseller Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic ... (Goodreads)
The Rescuer
by Dee Henderson
A thrilling story of faith, courage and perseverance as a woman embarks on a daring mission to save her brother from danger.
HE'S RUNNING AWAY ... Stephen O'Malley is a paramedic. He's been rescuing people all his life. But he's on the run now –- from the burden of his profession, from the grief of losing his sister, from ... (Goodreads)
The Christmas Box
by Richard Paul Evans
A story of family, faith, and the power of love to heal grief and loss.
"Whatever the reason, I find that with each passing Christmas the story of the Christmas Box is told less and needed more. So I record it now for all future generations to accept or dismiss as seems ... (Goodreads)
Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five
by John Medina
Guide to parenting and raising a healthy, happy and intelligent child.
What’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know. In his New York Times ... (Goodreads)
All Things Wise and Wonderful
by James Herriot
Reflections on a rural vet's life in Yorkshire, England, through humorous and heartwarming stories.
The third volume in the multimillion copy bestselling series Readers adored James Herriot's tales of his life as a Yorkshire animal doctor in All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and ... (Goodreads)
Llama Llama Misses Mama
by Anna Dewdney
A young llama deals with his first night away from his mother, learning to cope with his feelings of homesickness.
Strange new teacher. Strange new toys. Lots of kids and lots of noise! What would Llama like to do? Llama Llama feels so new . . . It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama ... (Goodreads)
Madeline's Rescue
by Ludwig Bemelmans
An adventurous young girl discovers a missing statue in the Parisian sewers.
Madeline falls into the Seine River one day and is saved by a stray dog. Miss Clavel and the girls cannot find the owner of the dog, so the girls decide to keep it and name it Genevieve. But problem ... (Wikipedia)
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
by Daniel J. Siegel
Practical strategies to nurture children's social and emotional development while managing challenging behavior.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER - The pioneering experts behind, The Whole-Brain Child, and, The Yes Brain, tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline. Highlighting the fascinating link between a ... (Goodreads)
The Keeper of Lost Things
by Ruth Hogan
A story of finding solace and connection through lost memories and objects.
A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold ... (Goodreads)
The Bookshop on the Corner
by Jenny Colgan
A woman finds solace and purpose in a second-hand bookshop in the Scottish countryside.
Nina Redmond is a literary matchmaker. Pairing a reader with that perfect book is her passion… and also her job. Or at least it was. Until yesterday, she was a librarian in the hectic city. But now ... (Goodreads)
The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness
by Sy Montgomery
An exploration of the wonders of the octopus, with insights into its intelligence and emotions.
In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the ... (Goodreads)
Pay It Forward
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A young boy's inspiring acts of kindness to others, sparking a movement of generosity and compassion.
When twelve-year-old Trevor McKinney begins seventh grade in Atascadero , California, his social studies teacher gives the class an assignment to devise and put into action a plan that will change ... (Wikipedia)
The Longest Ride
by Nicholas Sparks
A bittersweet love story between two very different people, discovering that age is just a number.
Professional bull rider Luke Collins ( Scott Eastwood ) meets Sophia Danko ( Britt Robertson ), an art student at Wake Forest University , after she attends a show. On the way home from their first ... (Wikipedia)
Llama Llama Mad at Mama
by Anna Dewdney
A young llama's journey of understanding emotions, learning to cope with disappointment.
Yucky music, great big feet. Ladies smelling way too sweet. Look at knees and stand in line. Llama Llama starts to whine. Does any child like to go shopping? Not Llama Llama! But Mama can't leave ... (Goodreads)
The Last Child
by John Hart
A suspenseful mystery about a family's search for their missing son, uncovering a dark conspiracy.
Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Novel, John Hart's, New York Times, bestselling debut,, The King of Lies, announced the arrival of a major talent. With, Down, River, he surpassed his earlier ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Girls
by Lori Lansens
Two conjoined twins in search of independence and a sense of self-worth.
Meet Rose and Ruby: sisters, best friends, confidantes, and conjoined twins. Since their birth, Rose and Ruby Darlen have been known simply as "the girls." They make friends, fall in love, have jobs, ... (Goodreads)
Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes
by Gordon B. Hinckley
An exploration of morality and values, advocating for the restoration of ethics in modern life.
In this national bestseller, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, has created a classic look at the values that can change our world—and how to stand ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Bean Trees
by Barbara Kingsolver
A young woman's journey of self-discovery and resilience as she takes on motherhood and a new life.
Clear-eyed and spirited, Taylor Greer grew up poor in rural Kentucky with the goals of avoiding pregnancy and getting away. But when she heads west with high hopes and a barely functional car, she ... (Goodreads)
Kira-Kira
by Cynthia Kadohata
A story of resilience and hope through the eyes of a young girl growing up in a Japanese-American family.
In the early 1950s, Katie Takeshima and her family live in Iowa, where her parents own a Japanese supermarket . When the store goes out of business in 1956, the family moves from Iowa to an apartment ... (Wikipedia)
The Runaway Bunny
by Margaret Wise Brown
A young bunny's journey to find freedom, reassured by a loving mother's comforting words.
A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in an imaginative and imaginary game of verbal hide-and-seek; children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her ... (Goodreads)
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
by Vicki Myron
The heartwarming true story of a library cat who touched the lives of a small-town community.
How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually ... (Goodreads)
What to Expect the First Year
by Heidi Murkoff
A comprehensive guide to parenting a newborn, covering all aspects of caring for a baby.
Some things about babies, happily, will never change. They still arrive warm, cuddly, soft, and smelling impossibly sweet. But how moms and dads care for their brand-new bundles of baby joy has ... (Goodreads)
Humans of New York
by Brandon Stanton
Collection of stories and photographs of people from all walks of life in New York City.
A beautiful, heartfelt, funny and inspiring collection of photographs capturing the spirit of a city, In the summer of 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambitious project: to ... (Goodreads)
Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
A young girl's journey of discovery, learning the joys of friendship and nature.
Heidi , is an orphaned girl initially raised by her maternal grandmother and aunt Dete in Maienfeld , Switzerland after the early deaths of her parents, Tobias and Adelheid (Dete's brother-in-law and ... (Wikipedia)
The Five Love Languages for Singles
by Gary Chapman
Practical guide for finding lasting love, based on understanding and expressing love.
Simple ways to strengthen any relationship With more than 10 million copies sold,, The 5 Love Languages,® continues to transform relationships worldwide. And though originally written for married ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Going to Bed Book
by Sandra Boynton
A bedtime story filled with funny animals and soothing rhymes.
Getting ready for sleep is tons of fun in this Sandra Boynton classic. The sun has set not long ago. Now everybody goes below to take a bath in one big tub with soap all over—SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB! This ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
by Naoki Higashida
Insightful and moving exploration of life with autism from the perspective of a young boy.
Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, it is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, ... (Goodreads)
A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets
by James Bowen
A remarkable true story of a man and his cat, forging an unbreakable bond in the face of homelessness and despair.
The moving, uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life. ... (Goodreads)
Owl Babies
by Martin Waddell
Three young owls worry and wait for their mother to come back home.
This is the story of three baby owls who wake up one night in their hole in the tree to find that their mother has gone, so they sit on the branch and wait, wondering when she will return. At last ... (Goodreads)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 15
by Natsuki Takaya
A young girl finds solace in an unlikely group of friends, while discovering the family secrets of the zodiac.
Yuki's past finally is revealed! But is it all too much to bear? His sickness takes a turn for the worse, and after Akito reminds Yuki how loathed he is, his will to live might finally be drained... ... (Goodreads)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 16
by Natsuki Takaya
A high school student discovers the secrets of an ancient curse and the bonds of friendship that can break it.
A new chapter is opened in the Sohma family's story–and the rumors are true! Kyo has indeed met Kyoko in the past...and when he did, she told him the story of how she met Tohru's father, which he ... (Goodreads)
Just Me and My Dad
by Mercer Mayer
A young boy's journey with his dad to explore nature and learn about the world.
Father and son go camping, but who is really taking care of whom? This heart-warming tale of a father-and-son camping trip is filled with Little Critter's mistakes and good intentions. In spite of ... (Goodreads)
Ramona and Her Father
by Beverly Cleary
A young girl's struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy after her father loses his job.
Ramona is well into her 2nd grade year at Glenwood School, and all is going well until one day her father comes home and announces he has lost his job. The Quimbys must now cope with the breadwinner ... (Wikipedia)
The Child Finder
by Rene Denfeld
A young girl goes missing, a private investigator dedicates her life to finding her.
A haunting, atmospheric, and deeply suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of The Enchanted about an investigator who must use her unique insights to find a missing little girl. "Where are you, ... (Goodreads)
Change of Heart
by Jodi Picoult
A convicted murderer is granted a reprieve when a victim's mother makes an extraordinary plea.
A man, Jack, is killed by an impaired driving, leaving his wife, June, and his daughter, Elizabeth behind. At the scene of the accident, June meets Kurt Nealon, a police officer, who becomes a close ... (Wikipedia)
Fly Away
by Kristin Hannah
Mother and daughter battle a terminal cancer diagnosis, discovering strength and hope along the way.
The #1 New York Times bestselling author returns to the characters in, Firefly Lane, in her next blockbuster novel,, Fly Away. , Once, a long time ago, I walked down a night-darkened road called ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 4
by Natsuki Takaya
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of family and relationships.
Jealousy, rage, regret—the members of the Sohma family are no strangers to these emotions. Tohru Honda's cheerful optimism, however, is like a balm to them. Unfortunately, not every Sohma feels that ... (Barnes & Noble)
Coming Home
by Rosamunde Pilcher
A journey of self-discovery and rediscovering love and family.
The story focuses on Judith Dunbar, who is enrolled in St. Ursula's, an English boarding school, when her parents and younger sister move to colonial Singapore . She is introduced to a world of ... (Wikipedia)
What to Expect When You're Expecting
by Heidi Murkoff
A comprehensive guide to preparing for and navigating the journey of pregnancy.
Incorporating everything that's new in pregnancy, childbirth, and the lifestyles of parents-to-be, complete with a preconception plan, information on choosing a practitioner, birthing alternatives, ... (Goodreads)
Please Look After Mom
by Shin Kyung-sook
A family's journey of grief and healing following the disappearance of their mother.
When sixty-nine-year-old So-Nyo is separated from her husband among the crowds of the Seoul subway station , her family begins a desperate search to find her. Yet as long-held secrets and private ... (Wikipedia)
Ordinary People
by Judith Guest
A family struggles to heal following a devastating tragedy.
The novel begins as life is seemingly returning to normal for the Jarretts of Lake Forest, Illinois , in September 1975. It is slightly more than a year since their elder son Buck was killed when a ... (Wikipedia)
The Lord God Made Them All
by James Herriot
An uplifting look at the joys of veterinary practice, as seen through the eyes of a young apprentice.
The Lord God Made Them All is the bestselling sequel to All Things Wise and Wonderful and the fourth volume in James Herriot's classic collections of animal stories. In this newly repackaged volume, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sea Swept
by Nora Roberts
A man's journey of self-discovery, learning to accept and love the family he never knew.
Cameron Quinn is a champion boat racer who travels the world and enjoys a lifestyle soaked in champagne and women. As a child, Cameron survived abuse before he was adopted by the Quinns after they ... (Wikipedia)
A Corner of the Universe
by Ann M. Martin
A story of a summer of self-discovery, as a young girl learns to accept her unique family.
The summer of 1960 is a season that the novel's narrator and protagonist, 11-almost-12-year-old Hattie Owen, expects to be as comfortably uneventful as all the others had been in her small, tranquil ... (Wikipedia)
The Mitten
by Jan Brett
A mischievous rabbit's adventures inside a lost mitten, bringing together a woodland community.
Millions of readers have fallen in love with Jan Brett’s, The Mitten, and over 2.5 million copies have been sold since publication in 1989. This striking oversized anniversary edition with a silver ... (Barnes & Noble)
Good Night, Mr. Tom
by Michelle Magorian
An orphaned boy is taken in by a reclusive old man, discovering the power of friendship and family.
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech – the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, ... (Goodreads)
Every Living Thing
by James Herriot
A journey through rural England and the stories of the animals and their owners.
The #1, New York Times,–bestselling author of, All Creatures Great and Small, reflects on the rewards of training the next generation of veterinarians. As an aging James Herriot begins to see more ... (Barnes & Noble)
Come Sundown
by Nora Roberts
A story of family secrets, romance, and survival in a small Montana town.
# 1, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Obsession, Nora Roberts, returns with a stunning tale of how blood ties can save us—or destroy us —in, Come Sundown,. The Bodine ranch and resort in ... (Barnes & Noble)
In the Unlikely Event
by Judy Blume
A small town is shaken by a series of plane crashes, forcing its inhabitants to confront painful truths.
In her highly anticipated new novel, Judy Blume, the New York Times # 1 best-selling author of Summer Sisters and of young adult classics such as Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, creates a ... (Goodreads)
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
by R.J. Palacio
Collection of three stories exploring empathy, kindness, and understanding.
WONDER, IS NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS AND JACOB TREMBLAY!,Over 8 million people have read the #1, New York Times, bestseller, Wonder, and have fallen in love with Auggie ... (Barnes & Noble)
Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman
A young girl's exploration of religion, gender roles and racial injustice.
Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. When her school decides to perform Peter Pan, Grace longs to play the lead, but her classmates point out ... (Goodreads)
One Child
by Torey L. Hayden
A teacher's struggles to make a difference in the life of a disturbed child.
This beautiful and deeply moving tale recounts educational psychologist Torey Hayden's battle to unlock the emotions of a troubled and sexually abused child who, with the help of Hayden, was finally ... (Goodreads)
The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss
by Anderson Cooper
A candid conversation between a mother and son, exploring their past and present.
A charming and intimate collection of correspondence between #1 New York Times bestselling author Anderson Cooper and his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, that offers timeless wisdom and a revealing ... (Barnes & Noble)
Private Peaceful
by Michael Morpurgo
Story of a young soldier's life and death in WWI, reflecting on the tragedy of war.
The tale is of a young man named Thomas Peaceful, who tells the story in account format from the past to the present day events of his experiences. His eldest brother, "Big Joe", has learning ... (Wikipedia)
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
by Jane Yolen
A fun look at how different dinosaurs say goodnight, using silly rhymes and illustrations.
In a few simple lines of verse on each spread, fathers and mothers are ready to put their youngsters to bed. But in this book, the youngsters are a wide variety of dinosaurs. And how do dinosaurs say ... (Goodreads)
A Chair for My Mother
by Vera B. Williams
A young girl's journey to support her mother, by saving coins for a special chair.
After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy. ... (Goodreads)
Return
by Karen Kingsbury
A family's journey of healing and redemption, finding hope in the midst of tragedy.
The Redemption series won "Christian Retailing"’s 2005 Retailer’s Choice Award for Best Series! This touching novel reunites readers with the Baxter family and focuses on the only Baxter son, Luke. ... (Goodreads)
The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
by Stan Berenstain
A lesson in manners and politeness, as the Berenstain Bears learn the importance of courtesy.
"When Mama Bear's efforts to improve her family's manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan–a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented ... (Goodreads)
King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
by Marguerite Henry
A horse's journey of survival, finding friendship and loyalty along the way.
The story starts in Morocco, as the fast of Ramadan is ending. Agba, a mute slave boy, tends to his favorite Arabian mare, who gives birth that night. The colt has a white spot on his hind heel, ... (Wikipedia)
Out to Canaan
by Jan Karon
An inspiring story of a small-town community overcoming obstacles to create a better future.
As the story of Father Tim's Episcopalian Mitford parish continues, he finds himself in the very thick of things. Far from the bachelor life he knew for 62 years, he now finds himself opening his ... (Wikipedia)
Minding Frankie
by Maeve Binchy
A struggling single father, aided by a community of unlikely friends, learns to care for his special needs daughter.
Emily Lynch arrives from America to the fictional Dublin neighborhood of St. Jarlath Crescent and, in her encouraging and resourceful way, rehabilitates the lives of everyone she meets. The main plot ... (Wikipedia)
Owen
by Kevin Henkes
A young boy learns to understand and accept his emotions, and the emotions of others.
“Fuzzy goes where I go.” Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere Owen goes, his blanket goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. ... (Goodreads)
Gorillas in the Mist
by Dian Fossey
True story of a scientist's dedication to saving the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Occupational therapist Dian Fossey ( Sigourney Weaver ) is inspired by anthropologist Louis Leakey ( Iain Cuthbertson ) to devote her life to the study of primates. She writes ceaselessly to Leakey ... (Wikipedia)
Second Chance Summer
by Morgan Matson
A family's summer vacation is an opportunity to heal old wounds, gain new perspectives and create lasting memories.
Sandwiched between two exceptional siblings, Taylor Edwards never felt like she stood out—except for her history of running away when things get too complicated. Then her dad receives unexpected, ... (Goodreads)
Family
by Karen Kingsbury
A heart-wrenching story of a family's struggles to overcome loss and reunite.
A Sensational Trial When Katy Hart travels to Los Angeles to testify against the knife-wielding fan who tried to kill her, she is hunted by paparazzi who quickly realize she is the mystery woman ... (Goodreads)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 1
by Natsuki Takaya
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery as she interacts with a mysterious family cursed by the Zodiac.
When high school student Tohru Honda 's mother dies in a car accident, Tohru decides to live with her grandfather. Renovations on the house and an unsupportive and unkind family members cause her to ... (Wikipedia)
Homeless Bird
by Gloria Whelan
A young girl's story of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
Like many girls her age in the India of her time period, thirteen-year-old-Koly is getting married. Full of hope and courage, she leaves home forever. But Koly's story takes a terrible turn when in ... (Goodreads)
Orbiting Jupiter
by Gary D. Schmidt
Told through the eyes of a young boy, a story of redemption, love, and family.
When Jack meets his new foster brother, he already knows three things about him: Joseph almost killed a teacher. He was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain. He has a daughter. Her name is ... (Goodreads)
Just for You
by Mercer Mayer
A tale of a young girl's journey to self-confidence and self-acceptance.
Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries, both parents ... (Goodreads)
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
by Marc Weissbluth
Guide to creating healthy sleep habits in children to ensure a lifetime of restful sleep.
The child care classic is now totally revised and updated as Dr. Weissbluth, a leading researcher on sleep and children, promotes a revolutionary program to ensure healthy, happy sleep for a ... (Goodreads)
Blue Dahlia
by Nora Roberts
A woman's journey of self-discovery and reconnection to her family, uncovering secrets and lies.
Recently widowed Stella Rothschild has found a new love in Logan Kitridge. But there is someone who isn't happy about Stella's growing feelings for Logan: the Harper Bride, an unidentified woman ... (Goodreads)
Where We Belong
by Emily Giffin
A woman's struggle to reconcile her past and present, embracing an unexpected future.
The author of several blockbuster novels, Emily Giffin's, New York Times, bestseller,, Where We Belong, delivers an unforgettable story of two women, the families that make them who they are, and the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Virgin River
by Robyn Carr
A woman moves to a rural town for a fresh start, finding unexpected love and a newfound sense of belonging.
A Netflix Original Series! Welcome back to Virgin River with the book that started it all… Wanted: Midwife/nurse practitioner in Virgin River, population six hundred. Make a difference against a ... (Goodreads)
Her Mother's Hope
by Francine Rivers
A powerful story of four generations of women, examining the strength of family bonds, faith, and their courage to survive.
Book one in the bestselling series that has captivated millions of readers around the world! A New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller. “ Her Mother’s Hope has all the meaty ... (Barnes & Noble)
Flat-Out Love
by Jessica Park
A young woman learns the power of family, friendship, and love in the face of personal tragedy.
Chosen as a 2014 YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults, He was tall, at least six feet, with dirty blond hair that hung over his eyes. His T-shirt read Nietzsche Is My Homeboy. So, that was Matt. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Forgiven
by Karen Kingsbury
A story of faith and redemption, as a woman learns to forgive and heal from past trauma.
Book 2 in the 5-book Christian fiction series that has sold over 1.5 million copies A story of God’s divine leading and the realization that peace comes only after forgiveness, from Karen Kingsbury, ... (Barnes & Noble)
True Devotion
by Dee Henderson
A woman's faith journey of trusting God with her family's future.
Kelly Jacobs has already paid the ultimate price of loving a warrior; she has the folded flag and the grateful thanks of a nation to prove it. Navy SEAL Joe “Bear” Baker can't ask her to accept that ... (Goodreads)
Whispering Rock
by Robyn Carr
A woman's journey of healing and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a small mountain town.
Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series…, Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands ... (Barnes & Noble)
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