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This book is about four strong women who are best friends that help each other through bad marriages, children with drug addiction and gay issues, abusive relationships, and alcoholism. The women don't always agree with each other's life choices, but they support those women and those choices. Basically, it's a tribute to the strength of women and those cherished friendships.
2) Genesis
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You as the reader will be given a glimpse into the last ninety days of the protagonist Manhattan's life in prison before release after a twenty-year sentence reminiscent about his past crew already projecting the missing of his present crew over the past twenty years of prison, his lover / prison female correctional officer and ending of their relationship, and the stress of having to return to society after a twenty-year gap that may have left him...
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Rivers to Cross begins with the family history of two young men whose origins came from opposite sides of the Rio Grande. It then follows them from birth on into adulthood where they were unwilling to allow prejudice or their many differences divide them. They shared each other's joys and tragedies, agreements and disagreements, highs and lows. Though following very different life courses, they maintained a respect for one another and a commitment...
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Imagine a world where pregnant women are always upbeat and glowing, newborns sleep on cue, toddlers love to have their teeth brushed, and teenagers gaze adoringly at their parents. Impossible, you say? Not according to advertisers who flood the web with stock photos of perfect parents and children. They'd have you believe that parenting is a piece of cake, and every significant moment of family life takes place on a spotless white couch.
So, when...
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"How would you like to be queen for a day?" Those words opened a popular game show of the 1950s.
Teenage girls like Catty Wadsworth gazed upon sweet ladies on the show, who receive a gift-such as a new stove! Each woman has submitted a story of a tragic accident, disease, or an important need, like a wheelchair. Catty hopes for a new car for the family so her mother, the sole breadwinner, can get to work alive.
Catty is a fantasizer, she dreams...
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Little Harry was an adventurous little boy who liked to dig in the dirt. He wanted to be a big guy and do big guy stuff. Finding new creatures and keeping them was always on his mind. One day, he found a lizard, and it changed his whole world. He didn’t know what one little act of kindness would do and how far it could go. That lizard would end up helping Little Harry through some pretty, scary times.
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Abe's Adventure is the true story of my best friend and cat, Abraham. Raising him from a tiny kitten to a teenager was quite an experience. As he grew, his sense of adventure increased. He loved to explore, which can sometimes lead to far travels. Even when you feel far away from home, love can bring you back.
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Mrs. Gee tells GG, "We are going to visit our loved ones Joe and Mike and there is a big surprise for you there." GG was so excited. She wondered what could her big surprise be... a new toy, a big treat?
Join the fun and share GG's big surprise as she learns the rewards of a forever friendship.
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A birthday is a special occasion to celebrate and have some fun.
Have a party, play with toys, and see everyone.
Friends and family are so important. We want them to be there.
We want to share this time with them and show them we really care.
Games, cake, big smiles, and loud laugher too.
But when it's all over, then what is there to do?
Something is now missing, but where did it go?
Let's read this short story, and then we will...
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Daniel has everything, books, toys, food, a beautiful family. One day he saw a cat outside, she was skinny and seemed hungry and lost. Daniel felt very sorry for this cat, he started thinking how he can help. The cat's name was Sunny. Daniel shared his food with her, and when the weather got cold, he wanted to invite her into his house. One day, Sunny did something to repay Daniel and his family for all their kindness.
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The Great Gray Day is a celebration of the innocence of children and the power of friendship, which can survive despite differences. When you combine the colors black and white, you get a beautiful shade of gray. The two girls in the story show readers how beautiful a friendship can be between two people, who, despite outward differences, can share a common interest, common goal, and ultimately, build a lifelong bond.
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Brandon the Bee was bullied because of his blue stripe. Who said Brandon had to look like other bees?
After a terrifying dream, Brandon unveiled a powerful gift that would change his life forever.
Bee You encourages children to embrace their differences and know they are perfect just the way they are.
14) Friends are Free
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This book helps children see the importance of always telling the truth as well as the meaning of a true friendship. It addresses that one may consider themselves beautiful, but there is always someone else even more beautiful and talented. In conclusion, how becoming overconfident, indulging in self-praise (bragging) can lead to isolation.
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Nina the rabbit from Bell Town has a problem: she is kind, very shy, and has no friends to call her own. Determined as she is, she goes outside each day, hoping that one day she will find her new best friend. Each time Nina tries to make friends, she finds herself returning home crying and telling her mama what is happening with her.
In another town, Anna, the bold, friendly, and energetic rabbit from Carrotsville who you sure think has lots of...
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Ralphy and friends have made a new friend, Nina, who is in a wheelchair and loves science. The boys visit Lebean's great-aunt Etta on her houseboat to their surprise and their dad's too. The foursome plan a great pumpkin-carving event with another surprise. The three boys and their dads go remote with another surprise in store for them. Ralphy and the Awesome Foursome is full of surprises.
The Handprints at the End of the Hall
When we...
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Timmy's first day of school at Whisker Falls Elementary didn't turn out exactly as he had planned. The thought never occurred to him that not all his classmates would accept him. The Poodles and the Cool Cats called him names. Then he met his new buddy, Cowboy. The two set out on a quest around the playground to find other classmates that were one of a kind. Join the club with Timmy, Cowboy, Tank, Harriett, and Patch...and become a FurTastic! "Spring,...
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Aria is starting a new school year at the University of Southern Mississippi, and she has hit it off with her new best friend, Presleigh, whose family has gone to USM for years. She also befriends another person. A boy named Kyle, who shares the same interests as her, but Presleigh isn't too thrilled that Aria has befriended a boy, claiming that they're nothing but trouble.
Throughout most of her first semester, Aria has been reunited with old...
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