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Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways but the same in the one way that matters most of all. One child is worried that her family is just too different to explain, but listens as her classmates talk about what makes their families special. One is raised by a grandmother, and another has two dads. One is full of stepsiblings, and another has a new...
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
This program challenges traditional ideas of family, showcasing a diverse range of living situations as it spotlights everything from gay and biracial parents, to single-parent homes, to adoption. A variety of kids reflect on their lives in loving homes in heartwarming segments, interwoven with animated songs and musical performances by musicians like Ziggy Marley, They Might Be Giants and Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Pub. Date
[2012], c2012
Language
English
Description
Striking mostly girls under the age of 18 months, Rett syndrome is one of the most debilitating and frightening disorders on the autism spectrum. Its symptoms include seizures, recurrent infections, developmental delay, and absent to minimal speech. Its victims usually live into adulthood and require round-the-clock care. But increased attention to Rett has intensified research efforts as well as a greater sense of community and support among those...
Language
English
Description
A family is who we life with. Most of the time they have our backs. They are there in the good times and the bad, and they are there in the times of our deepest pain or greatest joy. But a family represents more than just parents and children, it represents a lifelong relationship, a shared history, and a place to go back to.
5) Q&A
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Dr. Goldstein, Dr. Walker, and Dr. Hall discuss common vision issues among preemies and how those issues can be avoided and possibly treated.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
"Everyone in my family has a special animal friend! My daddy has an elephant. My grandma has a bunny. My cousin has a kangaroo. And me? I have a bear! Pile in with the whole family--and more than a few of their favorite animals--for a special car ride"--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Two foxes one little, one grown set out to explore the world. On the way, they discover the many qualities that they share with the animals all around them, as they rest and play, live, and love. This story is a touching and timely celebration of tolerance and unity. Two foxes explore the wonders of the world together. They look out upon the ocean from high upon a hill, travel through the forest where other animals play, and take time to rest next...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
Español
Description
"Batman™, Superman™ y Wonder Woman™ tienen habilidades extraordinarias, ¿pero la más poderosa de todas? ¡La Familia! En este libro infantil de DC Cómics, la heroicas aventuras de la Lida de la Justicia™ son un reflejo de las vidas de niños y niñas y de sus diversas familias. Con ilustraciones vivídas e imaginativas y texto poético, esta historia hace que toda familia, sea grande o pequeña, se sienta increíble."
In this DC Comics...
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
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Description
"This illustrated alphabet book is for a general audience covering many important people, rituals, and traditions such as Bar and Bat Mitzvah, King David, Israel, Klezmer Music, Passover, Tikkun Olam, and many more. Text from A to Z includes simple poetry for younger readers and detailed expository text for older readers"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A celebration of natural hair, through the vibrant and varied hairstyles found in a single family. With Mylo Freeman's trademark colourful illustrations, this delightful book will show young black children the joys that can be found through their natural hair.
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Daniel's Winter Adventure—Daniel, Dad, Prince Wednesday and Prince Tuesday are all going sledding! But once they get to the hill and see how tall it is, Daniel and Prince Wednesday get scared. Dad assures them that if they try it a little bit at a time, they might surprise themselves and have a great time. Later, Daniel goes ice skating for the first time. When he tries it a little bit at a time, he realizes it is not so hard. / Neighborhood Nutcracker—Daniel...
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
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Description
When Duck drinks a glass of water too quickly, he gets the hiccups! Is there a trick that will cure them? Too bad Sheep doesn't know Pig is allergic to peaches, and he starts sneezing when she brings him a big bag of peaches to make pies.
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
A funny and intimate look at fatherhood from the actor and writer/director of The Boss and Tammy that combines stories about his own larger-than-life dad and how his experiences raising two daughters with his wife, Melissa McCarthy, who also penned the Foreword, are shaped by his own childhood. Though he's best known for his appearances in the movie Enough Said, as well as his hilarious role as Air Marshall Jon in Bridesmaids, Ben Falcone isn't a...
Series
Language
English
Description
While playing in the sand on the beach Duck and Shark discover the perfect home for Shark: a sand castle! But why does it disappear every night? When the WordFriends try to hunt down the thief, they learn about tides and waves from a singing Crab. Duck thinks Frog doesn't want to play in the rain because Duck accidentally broke Frog's boat. But the real reason is that Frog doesn't like the rain.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Sivan Ya’ari is founder and CEO of Innovation Africa, a non-profit that brings Israeli technologies to millions of needy Africans. She is also founder of iSpa Express with 10 locations around Israel employing 160 female workers, many single moms. She shares how she discovered desperate needs in many African villages and the steps taken to raise funds and build an enterprise that is feeding and caring for millions of people.
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