Author: Alison Maloney
Publisher: Scholastic Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780545133982
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A treasury of true anecdotes, trivia, practical tips, and activity suggestions for spending time with grandchildren takes a lighthearted look at the joys of being a grandmother.
The Grandmas' Book
Author: Alison Maloney
Publisher: Scholastic Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780545133982
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A treasury of true anecdotes, trivia, practical tips, and activity suggestions for spending time with grandchildren takes a lighthearted look at the joys of being a grandmother.
Publisher: Scholastic Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780545133982
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A treasury of true anecdotes, trivia, practical tips, and activity suggestions for spending time with grandchildren takes a lighthearted look at the joys of being a grandmother.
When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother
Author: Mary Engelbreit
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740702044
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The warmth and whimsy of Mary Engelbreit's work is even better when shared with a friend-and When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother is the perfect way to spread the joy. When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother makes the perfect gift for the new grandmother or grandma-to-be. Illustrated by the one-and-only Mary Engelbreit and authored by Jan Girando, this book speaks to the very essence of the close bond that grandmothers will forever share with their precious grandchildren. Let Mom and Dad handle the discipline and the scolding and leave grandma to do the cuddling and the holding. One of the most popular pieces of art from America's favorite illustrator is her "When a Child is Born, So Is a Grandmother" image. Featuring that well-known drawing as its centerpiece, this book illustrates the joy and excitement every grandmother feels when their precious grandchild arrives into the world.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740702044
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The warmth and whimsy of Mary Engelbreit's work is even better when shared with a friend-and When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother is the perfect way to spread the joy. When a Child Is Born, So Is a Grandmother makes the perfect gift for the new grandmother or grandma-to-be. Illustrated by the one-and-only Mary Engelbreit and authored by Jan Girando, this book speaks to the very essence of the close bond that grandmothers will forever share with their precious grandchildren. Let Mom and Dad handle the discipline and the scolding and leave grandma to do the cuddling and the holding. One of the most popular pieces of art from America's favorite illustrator is her "When a Child is Born, So Is a Grandmother" image. Featuring that well-known drawing as its centerpiece, this book illustrates the joy and excitement every grandmother feels when their precious grandchild arrives into the world.
If at Birth You Don't Succeed
Author: Zach Anner
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1627793658
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
“Hilarious and inspiring, Anner has made a life filled with fans, love, and Internet fame—reminding us that disability is no match for dreams.”—People (Book of the Week) “Zach Anner is way more than an inspirational figure for anyone who has ever felt impossibly different: he’s also a great f**king writer.”—Lena Dunham Comedian Zach Anner opens his frank and devilishly funny book, If at Birth You Don't Succeed, with an admission: he botched his own birth. Two months early, underweight and under-prepared for life, he entered the world with cerebral palsy and an uncertain future. So how did this hairless mole-rat of a boy blossom into a viral internet sensation who's hosted two travel shows, impressed Oprah, driven the Mars Rover, and inspired a John Mayer song? (It wasn't "Your Body is a Wonderland.") Zach lives by the mantra: when life gives you wheelchair, make lemonade. Whether recounting a valiant childhood attempt to woo Cindy Crawford, encounters with zealous faith healers, or the time he crapped his pants mere feet from Dr. Phil, Zach shares his fumbles with unflinching honesty and characteristic charm. By his thirtieth birthday, Zach had grown into an adult with a career in entertainment, millions of fans, a loving family, and friends who would literally carry him up mountains. If at Birth You Don't Succeed is a hilariously irreverent and heartfelt memoir about finding your passion and your path even when it's paved with epic misadventure. This is the unlikely but not unlucky story of a man who couldn't safely open a bag of Skittles, but still became a fitness guru with fans around the world. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll fall in love with the Olive Garden all over again, and learn why cerebral palsy is, definitively, "the sexiest of the palsies."
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1627793658
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
“Hilarious and inspiring, Anner has made a life filled with fans, love, and Internet fame—reminding us that disability is no match for dreams.”—People (Book of the Week) “Zach Anner is way more than an inspirational figure for anyone who has ever felt impossibly different: he’s also a great f**king writer.”—Lena Dunham Comedian Zach Anner opens his frank and devilishly funny book, If at Birth You Don't Succeed, with an admission: he botched his own birth. Two months early, underweight and under-prepared for life, he entered the world with cerebral palsy and an uncertain future. So how did this hairless mole-rat of a boy blossom into a viral internet sensation who's hosted two travel shows, impressed Oprah, driven the Mars Rover, and inspired a John Mayer song? (It wasn't "Your Body is a Wonderland.") Zach lives by the mantra: when life gives you wheelchair, make lemonade. Whether recounting a valiant childhood attempt to woo Cindy Crawford, encounters with zealous faith healers, or the time he crapped his pants mere feet from Dr. Phil, Zach shares his fumbles with unflinching honesty and characteristic charm. By his thirtieth birthday, Zach had grown into an adult with a career in entertainment, millions of fans, a loving family, and friends who would literally carry him up mountains. If at Birth You Don't Succeed is a hilariously irreverent and heartfelt memoir about finding your passion and your path even when it's paved with epic misadventure. This is the unlikely but not unlucky story of a man who couldn't safely open a bag of Skittles, but still became a fitness guru with fans around the world. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll fall in love with the Olive Garden all over again, and learn why cerebral palsy is, definitively, "the sexiest of the palsies."
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Author: Jonathan Safran Foer
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618329700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Jonathan Safran Foer emerged as one of the most original writers of his generation with his best-selling debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated. Now, with humor, tenderness, and awe, he confronts the traumas of our recent history. What he discovers is solace in that most human quality, imagination. Meet Oskar Schell, an inventor, Francophile, tambourine player, Shakespearean actor, jeweler, pacifist, correspondent with Stephen Hawking and Ringo Starr. He is nine years old. And he is on an urgent, secret search through the five boroughs of New York. His mission is to find the lock that fits a mysterious key belonging to his father, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11. An inspired innocent, Oskar is alternately endearing, exasperating, and hilarious as he careens from Central Park to Coney Island to Harlem on his search. Along the way he is always dreaming up inventions to keep those he loves safe from harm. What about a birdseed shirt to let you fly away? What if you could actually hear everyone's heartbeat? His goal is hopeful, but the past speaks a loud warning in stories of those who've lost loved ones before. As Oskar roams New York, he encounters a motley assortment of humanity who are all survivors in their own way. He befriends a 103-year-old war reporter, a tour guide who never leaves the Empire State Building, and lovers enraptured or scorned. Ultimately, Oskar ends his journey where it began, at his father's grave. But now he is accompanied by the silent stranger who has been renting the spare room of his grandmother's apartment. They are there to dig up his father's empty coffin.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618329700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Jonathan Safran Foer emerged as one of the most original writers of his generation with his best-selling debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated. Now, with humor, tenderness, and awe, he confronts the traumas of our recent history. What he discovers is solace in that most human quality, imagination. Meet Oskar Schell, an inventor, Francophile, tambourine player, Shakespearean actor, jeweler, pacifist, correspondent with Stephen Hawking and Ringo Starr. He is nine years old. And he is on an urgent, secret search through the five boroughs of New York. His mission is to find the lock that fits a mysterious key belonging to his father, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11. An inspired innocent, Oskar is alternately endearing, exasperating, and hilarious as he careens from Central Park to Coney Island to Harlem on his search. Along the way he is always dreaming up inventions to keep those he loves safe from harm. What about a birdseed shirt to let you fly away? What if you could actually hear everyone's heartbeat? His goal is hopeful, but the past speaks a loud warning in stories of those who've lost loved ones before. As Oskar roams New York, he encounters a motley assortment of humanity who are all survivors in their own way. He befriends a 103-year-old war reporter, a tour guide who never leaves the Empire State Building, and lovers enraptured or scorned. Ultimately, Oskar ends his journey where it began, at his father's grave. But now he is accompanied by the silent stranger who has been renting the spare room of his grandmother's apartment. They are there to dig up his father's empty coffin.
The Best Grandmother Names Ever
Author: Cathy Livingstone
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728278430
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The best baby shower, gender reveal, or just-because gift for new grandmothers! Congratulations, you are going to be a grandmother! And the fun begins with you getting to choose your unique grandmother name. Many of today's grandmas are vibrant, active women—not the "grannies" of yesteryear! From Bubbe to Mimi, Nana to Glamma, The Best Grandmother Names Ever features more than 400 grandma names, along with other fun and enjoyable elements to help you get excited about your new role, including: Quizzes to help you find your perfect name Lists of celebrity grandma names Real-life stories of amazing grandmas A grandbaby planner to prepare for the arrival of your new family member And more! The bond between a grandmother and her grandchild is unlike any other, and picking your special grandmother name is the first step toward building that wonderful relationship. You can choose a name inspired by your personality, passions, or heritage—or you can just pick whichever name you like best! Celebrate your new role in your family with this wonderful gift book for grandmothers and enjoy the anticipation of all the incredible moments you will share with your grandchild for years to come.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728278430
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The best baby shower, gender reveal, or just-because gift for new grandmothers! Congratulations, you are going to be a grandmother! And the fun begins with you getting to choose your unique grandmother name. Many of today's grandmas are vibrant, active women—not the "grannies" of yesteryear! From Bubbe to Mimi, Nana to Glamma, The Best Grandmother Names Ever features more than 400 grandma names, along with other fun and enjoyable elements to help you get excited about your new role, including: Quizzes to help you find your perfect name Lists of celebrity grandma names Real-life stories of amazing grandmas A grandbaby planner to prepare for the arrival of your new family member And more! The bond between a grandmother and her grandchild is unlike any other, and picking your special grandmother name is the first step toward building that wonderful relationship. You can choose a name inspired by your personality, passions, or heritage—or you can just pick whichever name you like best! Celebrate your new role in your family with this wonderful gift book for grandmothers and enjoy the anticipation of all the incredible moments you will share with your grandchild for years to come.
Sam's Diary
Author: H. L. Bailey
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595317634
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595317634
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Becoming Grandma
Author: Lesley Stahl
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399185828
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The New York Times Bestseller From one of the country’s most recognizable journalists, Lesley Stahl of CBS's 60 Minutes: How becoming a grandmother transforms a woman’s life. After four decades as a reporter, Lesley Stahl’s most vivid and transformative experience of her life was not covering the White House, interviewing heads of state, or researching stories at 60 Minutes. It was becoming a grandmother. She was hit with a jolt of joy so intense and unexpected, she wanted to “investigate” it—as though it were a news flash. And so, using her 60 Minutes skills, she explored how grandmothering changes a woman’s life, interviewing friends like Whoopi Goldberg, colleagues like Diane Sawyer (and grandfathers, including Tom Brokaw), as well as the proverbial woman next door. Along with these personal accounts, Stahl speaks with scientists and doctors about physiological changes that occur in women when they have grandchildren; anthropologists about why there are grandmothers, in evolutionary terms; and psychiatrists about the therapeutic effects of grandchildren on both grandmothers and grandfathers. Throughout Becoming Grandma, Stahl shares stories about her own life with granddaughters Jordan and Chloe, about how her relationship with her daughter, Taylor, has changed, and about how being a grandfather has affected her husband, Aaron. In an era when baby boomers are becoming grandparents in droves and when young parents need all the help they can get raising their children, Stahl’s book is a timely and affecting read that redefines a cherished relationship.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399185828
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The New York Times Bestseller From one of the country’s most recognizable journalists, Lesley Stahl of CBS's 60 Minutes: How becoming a grandmother transforms a woman’s life. After four decades as a reporter, Lesley Stahl’s most vivid and transformative experience of her life was not covering the White House, interviewing heads of state, or researching stories at 60 Minutes. It was becoming a grandmother. She was hit with a jolt of joy so intense and unexpected, she wanted to “investigate” it—as though it were a news flash. And so, using her 60 Minutes skills, she explored how grandmothering changes a woman’s life, interviewing friends like Whoopi Goldberg, colleagues like Diane Sawyer (and grandfathers, including Tom Brokaw), as well as the proverbial woman next door. Along with these personal accounts, Stahl speaks with scientists and doctors about physiological changes that occur in women when they have grandchildren; anthropologists about why there are grandmothers, in evolutionary terms; and psychiatrists about the therapeutic effects of grandchildren on both grandmothers and grandfathers. Throughout Becoming Grandma, Stahl shares stories about her own life with granddaughters Jordan and Chloe, about how her relationship with her daughter, Taylor, has changed, and about how being a grandfather has affected her husband, Aaron. In an era when baby boomers are becoming grandparents in droves and when young parents need all the help they can get raising their children, Stahl’s book is a timely and affecting read that redefines a cherished relationship.
Born to Be Damned
Author: B.A. Buttz
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452094683
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Born to Be Damned is a nostalgic trip into one mans past to examine the torment and humiliation he felt as his gay tapestry evolved into reality. Religion, environment, and genetics combined to ensure he fulfilled his destiny as a gay man. Life in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s was easy, the future predictable. America seemed as though it would endure forever. It was the age of innocence; however, certain social ills existed and were never discussed. Teenage pregnancy was a moral issue, and young pregnant girls often disappeared for nine months only to return as though nothing had happened. The shame was too great to bear. Being gay was a religious damnation punishable by everlasting death. No one discussed sexual orientation and gay people found themselves desolated, frustrated, and isolated. Suicide was often seen as the only way out. The focus of this book is to educate society about the genetic birthright of sexual orientation and to dispel many of the gay myths that permeate our society today. This exhilarating story is intended for gay or straight readers who are trying to come to terms with their own sexuality or who have painful childhood memories overshadowing their lives. Read, connect, and find yourself in this moving story of courage and fortitude. Follow the life of a small Midwestern boy who struggles with his sexual orientation and tries to find his place in a world of hatred, prejudice, and misunderstanding. Added to the misery of a confused sexual orientation is the boys mother who ruthlessly strips her son of masculinity and the father he loved so dearly. In addition, learn how the boys name became a life-long curse he had to fight daily to preserve his sanity. You wont believe how he suffered from a choice he never made for himself. Enter the world of one tormented soul who led two lives as a means of physical and emotional survival. Let the righteous hurl the first stone to stamp out the gay beast. Judge not, lest ye be judged. Read and find the truth. The age of innocence is gone forever.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452094683
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Born to Be Damned is a nostalgic trip into one mans past to examine the torment and humiliation he felt as his gay tapestry evolved into reality. Religion, environment, and genetics combined to ensure he fulfilled his destiny as a gay man. Life in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s was easy, the future predictable. America seemed as though it would endure forever. It was the age of innocence; however, certain social ills existed and were never discussed. Teenage pregnancy was a moral issue, and young pregnant girls often disappeared for nine months only to return as though nothing had happened. The shame was too great to bear. Being gay was a religious damnation punishable by everlasting death. No one discussed sexual orientation and gay people found themselves desolated, frustrated, and isolated. Suicide was often seen as the only way out. The focus of this book is to educate society about the genetic birthright of sexual orientation and to dispel many of the gay myths that permeate our society today. This exhilarating story is intended for gay or straight readers who are trying to come to terms with their own sexuality or who have painful childhood memories overshadowing their lives. Read, connect, and find yourself in this moving story of courage and fortitude. Follow the life of a small Midwestern boy who struggles with his sexual orientation and tries to find his place in a world of hatred, prejudice, and misunderstanding. Added to the misery of a confused sexual orientation is the boys mother who ruthlessly strips her son of masculinity and the father he loved so dearly. In addition, learn how the boys name became a life-long curse he had to fight daily to preserve his sanity. You wont believe how he suffered from a choice he never made for himself. Enter the world of one tormented soul who led two lives as a means of physical and emotional survival. Let the righteous hurl the first stone to stamp out the gay beast. Judge not, lest ye be judged. Read and find the truth. The age of innocence is gone forever.
The Tiny Star
Author: Mem Fox
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593304039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
A beautiful and gentle story about life and death from beloved author Mem Fox, illustrated by rising star Freya Blackwood; its star imagery, and sense of rebirth make it a perfect choice for the holiday season. In this touching and timeless story, a star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community. Renowned author Mem Fox's tender text about the journey of life is beautifully rendered by Freya Blackwood whose luminous illustrations capture the warmth and complexity of growing up. This a unique and moving story to be cherished by all ages and shared for generations to come. "Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier." --Sunday Age (Australia)
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593304039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
A beautiful and gentle story about life and death from beloved author Mem Fox, illustrated by rising star Freya Blackwood; its star imagery, and sense of rebirth make it a perfect choice for the holiday season. In this touching and timeless story, a star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community. Renowned author Mem Fox's tender text about the journey of life is beautifully rendered by Freya Blackwood whose luminous illustrations capture the warmth and complexity of growing up. This a unique and moving story to be cherished by all ages and shared for generations to come. "Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier." --Sunday Age (Australia)
Grandma's Promise
Author: Susan Jones
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510742700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Nobody loves you like Grandma loves you! Show little ones how much they are adored with this beautifully illustrated story celebrating the enduring wonder of a grandma’s love. From wisdom and guidance to strength and security, each page highlights one of the many ways in which grandmothers add to a child’s life. Some days Grandma is a protector guiding her grandchild to safety, other days she is a teacher giving her grandchild lessons on tradition and how to be the best they can be. With baby animals and colorful delights on every page, this rhyming tale is sure to be a bedtime favorite.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510742700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Nobody loves you like Grandma loves you! Show little ones how much they are adored with this beautifully illustrated story celebrating the enduring wonder of a grandma’s love. From wisdom and guidance to strength and security, each page highlights one of the many ways in which grandmothers add to a child’s life. Some days Grandma is a protector guiding her grandchild to safety, other days she is a teacher giving her grandchild lessons on tradition and how to be the best they can be. With baby animals and colorful delights on every page, this rhyming tale is sure to be a bedtime favorite.