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<\/a>TOP<\/p>\n JUMP TO FICTION<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a> –<\/strong>|||-<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/span>JUMP TO NONFICTION<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n –<\/strong>|||- <\/strong><\/span>JUMP TO <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>HGG HOME PAGE<\/span><\/a> <\/b><\/span><\/font> –<\/strong>|||-<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ===========================<\/p>\n CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ ADOPTION \/ BLENDED FAMILIES<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n By Julie Gianelloni Connor, illustrated by Saman Chinthaka Weerasinghe<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Bayou City Press<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n December, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 40 pages, recommended ages: 3 to 7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Called by reviewers “essential,” “unique,” and “charming,” The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise<\/em> is a children’s book designed to be read by parents to a child adopted from a foreign country. The story recounts the separate emotional journeys taken by prospective adoptive parents and a biological mother in order to arrive at an adoption. The complex adoption process is “stripped down to its simplest form, for a concise and sincere look at the topic.” In the final pages of the book, the adoptive parents tuck their baby in at night, telling him his story: he has three families, two countries, and a promise to visit the country of his birth in the future.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ===========================<\/p>\n CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITY \/ CONCEPT BOOK<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n By Sybrina Durant, illustrated by Pumudi Gardiyawasam<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 41 pages, recommended ages: 3 to 11<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Available in eBook (11\/7\/21), paperback (11\/14\/21), and hardcover (11\/21\/21)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n No Laces! That\u2019s what Boo, the bunny, always says. He doesn\u2019t want to learn to tie them. He has plenty of shoes for every occasion and none of them have laces or strings. So, what\u2019s the point of learning to tie? His friend, Farah Fox, convinces him that it\u2019s a skill he can use. . . and one that might make him happier, too. This book is meant to be a parent-child activity. Youngsters can read Boo\u2019s story and their parents can help with the how-to-tie instruction pages. A fun shoelace-themed \u201cI Did It\u201d badge is included at the back of the book to give in celebration of conquering this difficult task.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ===========================<\/p>\n CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITY \/ CONCEPT BOOK<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n By Sybrina Durant, illustrated by Pumudi Gardiyawasam<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Sybrina Publishing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n October 1st, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 38 pages, recommended ages: 3 to 8<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Visit the Lone Star Lit Tour Page<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cleo can tie a bow. She learned what she knows from a rabbit and a fox. They can help you learn to tie one, too. There are many uses for a simple bow – shoelaces, hair bows, gift boxes, and ribbon sashes. Tie one around your finger to remember; or around a tree to welcome home a loved one. Velcro just doesn’t cut it for decorative purposes. You gotta use a bow for that. And for goodness sake, don’t forget to truss up that holiday turkey with a bow tied from twine! With so many uses for bows, make sure your child learns to tie them with this fun parent\/child activity book. They will thank you for it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ===========================<\/p>\n CHILDREN’S FICTION \/ PICTURE BOOK \/ FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n By Lavelle Carlson; Illustrated by Donna Day Mathis<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n SLP Storytellers<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n October 31, 2019<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 35 pages, ages 2-10<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Available in paperback<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Can the farting four-toed troll carry out his kind deeds secretly, so no one hears him? Will he inspire others to help feed the hungry animals? Poop! Fart! These are the words that can be so embarrassing for parents and grandparents. Well, Farting Four-Toed Troll<\/em> gives a great opportunity for parents and teachers to talk about these words in a way that is more appropriate. Living in Norway for 9 years, the author was also exposed to some of the old folklore of the trolls. Yes, there is a tradition of the Christmas troll who loves the animals and feeds them. The illustrations are reminiscent of Jan Brett’s Scandinavian books.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ===========================<\/p>\n ===========================<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHILDREN’S NONFICTION \/ ADVENTURE \/ INSPIRATIONAL <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n By Mary Virginia McCormick Pittman, illustrated by Carol A. Howell<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Xlibris, 2018<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n UrLink Print & Media, 2021<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 42 pages, ages 2-99<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Is it animal magic or the unique DNA of the Wolf? Three incredible stories that will transport you into a world of canine courage, endurance, bravery, and fortitude, which can be called nothing less than miraculous. Animal lovers will be brought to tears, and new fans of the husky will be created for life. These are stories that are adventurous, heartwarming, and never to be forgotten.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n ===========================<\/p>\n*CHILDREN’S* Click the covers to purchase.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
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