An emotional and necessary tale about early-onset dementia to help kids understand the disease and to understand that even though their loved ones might not remember who they are, they still love them. For children ages 7 years and up. Something is different about Grandpa. He forgets things very easily--he even forgets what simple words mean. Grandpa can remember a lot from his childhood, but his granddaughter, Cathy, knows that something is wrong. Join Cathy and her family as they learn about early-onset dementia and find things that Grandpa will hold dear, just like his dear girl, Cathy.

"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes." - Publishers Weekly Dear Santa... That's how Tess starts her letter. You don't have to bring me any toys this year. The only thing I want is a real gnome. Full of anticipation, Tess looks forward to the day her new friend arrives: a friend she can take everywhere, and with whom she can share everything. With Grandpa and Grandma's help, she gets everything ready. Grandpa builds little pieces of furniture, Grandma sews a little blanket, and Tess prepares a welcome meal. And then it's finally Christmas Eve... Will Santa bring a real gnome? A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations, for children ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level K

"This book makes important points about mitigating anxiety in young children" - Kirkus Reviews"Absolutely super delightful! It is the perfect message "mistakes" to learn at a very young age. Each elementary school class and library should have copies of this amazing book. Having taught elementary, and first grade especially for many years, this is exactly how these young children/students feel. They do think mistakes are bad, but it is very important that they learn mistakes are really the best tickets to their successful future. We learn best through our mistakes. I especially love the manner this book is presented in such a positive, caring and loving way." - ITEEA Lucy was always cheerful and adventurous, but one day she started worrying about everything. She didn't want to try new things because she didn't want to make mistakes. The only place she was happy was at her dad's restaurant, where she would work with her best friend, Evan. It is there that she discovers that something beautiful can come from making a mistake! A captivating and encouraging story about fear of failure. Based on a true story for children ages 6 and up. Guided Reading Level L

"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes." - Publishers Weekly Dear Santa... That's how Tess starts her letter. You don't have to bring me any toys this year. The only thing I want is a real gnome. Full of anticipation, Tess looks forward to the day her new friend arrives: a friend she can take everywhere, and with whom she can share everything. With Grandpa and Grandma's help, she gets everything ready. Grandpa builds little pieces of furniture, Grandma sews a little blanket, and Tess prepares a welcome meal. And then it's finally Christmas Eve... Will Santa bring a real gnome? A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations, for children ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level K

When Queen Soraya dies, her husband and son are heartbroken. Prince Floris misses his mother...and his father. It's like I don't exist, Floris thinks. King Leon doesn't know how to handle his grief. Every kiss reminds him of his wife's cherry red lips. He has a magician put a curse on the kingdom's inhabitants so no one can use their lips to kiss. But that doesn't help him feel any better, and the people in his country get more and more angry. Can Floris find a solution? A moving fairy tale with touching illustrations about coping with loss and grief. For children aged 5 and up. With an afterword by Manu Keirse, professor and grief expert.

"van Lindenhuizen’s charming, naïve-style illustrations add great appeal." - Kirkus Reviews Florence wants a dog. It doesn’t matter what kind of dog. Just any dog. To take care of, and to pet. To run with, and to play with. If she gets a dog, she will NEVER whine again and she’ll always be good. That’s what she promised Mom. One day there’s a little dog in Florence’s garden. He came out of nowhere. “Mocha” it says on his collar. Mocha and Florence become the best of friends. But then Mocha’s owner is suddenly at the door. And he is a very nice man. What will Florence do now? An endearing picture book about loving animals and loving people. For pet lovers ages 4 and up.

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Sofia likes a boy in her class very much. She feels anxious and happy at the same time. She tells Grandma, because Grandma always knows what to do. "You should tell him you like him," Grandma says. But what should Sofia say? And where? And when? Grandma and Grandpa are happy to share their story with Sofia. And that gives her an idea...A tender story with beautiful illustrations about loving someone and learning to tell them!

Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.

This Book Is In Latin. Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.

This Book Is In Latin. Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.