A stunning graphic novel memoir about growing up with an incarcerated parent." ...Your dad is coming back home."As far back as nine-year-old Jay Jay Patton can remember, her dad, Antoine has been in prison. Growing up in Buffalo, New York with her mom and younger brother, she's only been to visit him twice. Instead, the two have sent each other numerous letters -- Jay Jay's letters can take weeks or months to reach her dad, and some never even get delivered...

A child will never forget a beloved pet, or the day it died. And the sadness that follows is true grief. This little elfin guide to good grief validates your child's sadness—the necessary first step for healing. It acknowledges feelings that are new, confusing, and frightening. And it offers creative ideas for easing the sting of grief and memorializing a lost pet. A touching tribute to the love between a child and pet . . . and a compassionate guide to handling this loss with gentleness a...

"Sew and Shine: Exploring Japanese Style Bag Crafting for Novices" is your gateway to the world of stylish, handcrafted bags, inspired by the elegance and craftsmanship of Japanese design. Whether you're a budding DIY enthusiast or simply looking to embark on a creative journey, this book is your essential companion to crafting unique and eye-catching bags that showcase the beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

Vanessa- Fei had grown into a beautiful young girl, a mirror image of her mother at that age. She has lustrous black hair, a generous smile, and the piercing eye of her father. On her twelfth birthday, she learns of a family secret that forces her to run away from home and away from her family. Her journey takes her through some frightening situation – a complicated adventure where the sky is both friend and foe.On the pages of this book, there are lessons learned along the way, an...

The One and Only Sparkella and the Big Lie continues actor, producer and director Channing Tatum's Sparkella picture book series, a charming ode to self-reliance and the love between father and daughter, illustrated by Kim Barnes.Sparkella is excited for her first playdate with the super cool new kid at school, Wyatt. But she's worried that all of her toys and games at home are too old, too homemade, or too un-cool, so she decides to "borrow" a sh...

What do families need to have fun and make memories? Each other! And this adorable book . . .Discover 50 fun activities you can do at home or in the backyard or in your local area. Each one encourages families to be in the present, enjoy quality time together, practice new skills and create treasured family memories.These

"Bow Wow lives with a nice little family, in a nice home, in a nice neighborhood, in a nice little town.As he watches the family go through the daily morning routine of getting ready to leave for work and school, he knows he will be left at home to entertain himself. It seems "unfair" to him that the family gets to come and go while he is left behind.Every day, he hears the words, "Bye, bye, Bow Wow," as they go out together. Although the beautiful backyard with a tall whit...