Author: Madeena Spray NolanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780876140932
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A family is troubled by Daddy's unemployment.
My Daddy Don't Go to Work
Author: Madeena Spray NolanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780876140932
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A family is troubled by Daddy's unemployment.
Dad, How Do I?
Author: Rob KenneyPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063075032
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
“Like the YouTube channel, this is a touching yet informative guide for those seeking fatherly advice, or even a few good dad jokes.” — Library Journal
Foster
Author: Claire KeeganPublisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802160158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
An international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.
My Daddy Rules the World
Author: Hope Anita SmithPublisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 0805091890
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A picture book of poems that celebrate fathers from a two-time Coretta Scott King Honor--winning poet. Who is your hero? Who’s your best friend? Who says he loves you again and again? Daddy! Told through the voice of a child, Anita Hope Smith's My Daddy Rules the World collection of poems celebrates everyday displays of fatherly love, from guitar lessons and wrestling matches to bedtime stories, haircuts in the kitchen, and cuddling in bed. These heartwarming poems, together with bold folk-art-inspired images, capture the strength and beauty of the relationship between father and child. A Christy Ottaviano Book
You Love Your Daddy, Don't You?
Author: Sarah HarrisonPublisher: CCB Publishing
ISBN: 0980919142
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
"Mama, something terrible is wrong with me. There is blood in my panties!" Those were the words of seven-year-old Sarah. Mama told her she must have fallen or something and not to worry. Sarah went away feeling sad; her chance for help was gone! It was Sarah's alter, Susie, who had been sticking pencils and other items in her private place. Susie had come when Sarah was only four years old. Susie had become Daddy's 'special' little girl by sitting on his lap. In return he gave her a dollar for any change she had. Daddy played with Susie's pee pee and it was Susie that slept in the upstairs bedroom with her fourteen-year-old brother. Later in life, two other alters would appear. "You Love Your Daddy, Don't You?" is told through the memories of Sarah. It reveals a child's determination to survive despite profound emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. This was compounded by constant neglect from both parents. About the Author: Sarah Harrison has written several articles for the Women's Institute for Incorporation Therapy's monthly newsletter as well as articles for spiritual magazines. She also volunteers as a mentor in a local school system, helps with special group activities in an assisted living home, and provides guidance to troubled parents and teens on www.experts.com. After the death of her husband, Sarah Harrison moved from Atlanta, Georgia in 2007 to a suburb near Charlotte, North Carolina to be near her grandchildren. She has joined Harrison United Methodist Church and is active in Youth Group, Emmaus, Epiphany, and Faith Partners.
My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Author: Martin Luther King (III)Publisher: Amistad
ISBN: 9781536430264
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A poignant account of the author's brief years shared with his civil rights leader father offers insight into their special bond, their separation during Dr. King's imprisonment and the author's 5-year-old witness to the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Make Your Home Among Strangers
Author: Jennine Capó CrucetPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250059666
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
A young, Cuban-American woman is accepted into an elite college right as her home life unravels.
Daddy Flies
Author: Brye Butler SteevesPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781515014065
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"Daddy Flies" is a children's book for 2-5 year olds about a smart girl named Katie, who uses her little-kid logic to figure out what her dad does at work. Is he a bird? Is he a bug? Follow along with Katie to discover how her dad gets up in the sky. This book is for military families and anyone who ever wondered about flying!
My Daddy's Going Away
Author: Christopher MacGregorPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448157536
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Written by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher MacGregor and based on his own experiences of going away from home, this comforting, wise book helps to explain why parents sometimes have to go away and shows ways to help children cope. My Daddy's Going Away is brilliantly realized, heartwarming story illustrated by rising star Emma Yarlett. With a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales and in support of Combat Stress.
Sticks and Stones
Author: Annette Boyd LeePublisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1615660984
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Such untrue words. When Words Hurt is the first of five books portraying the struggles people often deal with as a result of the harsh words of others. Annette Lee skillfully portrays three families whose children experience disappointments and heartaches at the voice of someone else, usually an adult. The stories will exemplify God's presence in the least of them to bring about a change that will benefit not only the children but the adults as well. Readers will share their heartaches and celebrate with them as they share in the fulfillment of their desires. When Words Hurt is a perfect tool for teens and parents of teens to learn how to understand, appreciate, and follow the call to seek God first in their lives.