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  • Kids Growing Up Without a Home

    Series series The Changing Face of Modern Families
    What happens when a family has nowhere to live? Some families have lost their houses because of financial difficulties or natural disasters and don't have the resources to find new homes. Their lives become a struggle to meet their basic needs. Some live in shelters, some with friends or relatives, some on the streets or in their cars. Many have trouble staying together. Can children growing up in ... Read more

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  • Gay and Lesbian Parents

    Series series The Changing Face of Modern Families
    Same-sex marriage is an often-debated topic these days. When children are added to the picture, the issue can become even more controversial. Does growing up in families with gay or lesbian parents harm children? Do they struggle with more issues as adults than those who were raised in more traditional families? These are some of the questions this book addresses. The families in this book have ... Read more

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  • Families Living With Mental and Physical Challenges

    Series series The Changing Face of Modern Families
    When a child is born with mental or physical disabilities or develops them at some point after birth, the child's family experiences a variety of challenges. The person with the disability must learn to cope with his or her problem, but the other family members also need to adjust. There will always be sadness in such situations, but there is often joy as well. The families in this book have dealt ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • First-Generation Immigrant Families

    Series series The Changing Face of Modern Families
    The United States has a long history of immigration. For centuries, people have been coming to this country in search of new lives. When they arrive, both today and in the past, the children usually adapt to the new country first, before their parents. This creates a unique set of challenges for the family as they live with two cultures and, often, two languages. The families in this book have ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Multiracial Families

    Series series The Changing Face of Modern Families
    What kind of challenges do multiracial families face? What issues do families deal with when the mother and father are of different races and the children are a mixture of the two? What about when the parents are of one race but have adopted children of another? Some of their challenges are the same as those facing families who are the same race, of course, but there are others that arise because ... Read more

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  • Foster Kids

    Series series The Changing Face of Modern Families
    Over half a million children in the United States are in foster care. Some of them have been removed from their parents because of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Some of their parents have died or been put into prison. When foster parents take in these children, they become part of a family. Sometimes this family has nearly as many problems as the child's original family, but sometimes it can be ... Read more

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    Series series Puffin Classics
    The third book about the March family and their friends.With two sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the informal school at Plumfield, Jo March (now Jo Bhaer) couldn't be happier. But despite the warm and affectionate help of the whole March family, boys have a habit of getting into scrapes and there are plenty of troubles and adventures ahead. ... Read more

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  • SG50 The Birthday Party

    Celebrating 50 years of Independence in Singapore

    Whist riding his bike along the East Coast, a boy receives an invitation to a birthday party, and so starts a journey which will take him and the friends he meets, past famous local landmarks in Singapore! Join them as they trace their way along the seafront in search of this mysterious party!And don't forget to check out the quiz on the Do You Know page at the end of the book!Happy 50th Birthday ... Read more

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  • The Mulberry Bird

    An Adoption Story

    In this classic adoption picture book for children, Mother Bird rises to meet the challenges of bringing up her baby bird against all odds in an enduring tale of sacrifice, wisdom and love.When a storm scatters her nest, Mother Bird is forced to think about how best to care for her precious baby bird. She faces the heart-breaking choice of either continuing to struggle on her own, or giving her ... Read more

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    Enriched edition.

    The Complete Katy Carr Series is a rich tapestry of childhood adventures, familial bonds, and poignant life lessons, chronicling the journey of Katy Carr, a spirited girl with aspirations of becoming a writer. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, Susan Coolidge employs a charming, accessible style that engages readers with its vivid descriptions and relatable characters. The series ... Read more

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  • 1-2-3 Magic for Kids

    Helping Your Kids Understand the New Rules

    by Thomas Phelan ...
    Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids!"1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.""I highly recommend this book to any parent who is spending more time yelling at or nagging their children than smiling at and laughing with them.""All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!""It's such a relief to not feel like I'm ... Read more

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  • Ruby Parker: Musical Star

    by Rowan Coleman ...
    Multii-talented teen starlet Ruby Parker makes her debut in the theatre – but how will she cope with the demands of being in a musical?Still reeling from her less-than-perfect Hollywood debut, Ruby Parker has left the Sylvia LIghthouse Academy and is looking forward to an ordinary life at an everyday school with no drama attached. Imagine her horror, then, when she discovers that she has to ... Read more

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