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Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Another classic by Eric Carle. "The gentle rhyming and gorgeous, tissue paper collage illustrations in this classic picture book make it a dog eared favourite on many children's bookshelves. One thing readers cannot predict is just what kinds of funny characters will make an appearance at the denouement." Amazon...

"It is 1805 and Mary Lambert has always felt safe among the deaf community of Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard where practically everyone communicates in a shared sign language, but recent events have shattered her life; her brother George has died, land disputes between English settlers and the Wampanoag people are becoming increasingly bitter, and a 'scientist' determined to discover the origins of the islands' widespread deafness has decided she makes...

Pete the Cat gets into colorful adventures while out walking in his new white shoes.

Gus is a livestock guardian dog, and he's very good at his job protecting his farm, his sheep, and his humans. One day, Cloe's cousin, Diego, and his dad come visit the farm, and Gus is immediately drawn to the quiet boy and realizes his presence calms the boy's worries. But when Gus is injured while protecting the flock, Diego suggests Gus come stay with them in North Carolina while he heals. Gus finds his new home strange and bewildering, and most...

A young girl escapes from a too loud and busy world by living inside a whale, but when her retreat is disturbed by an intruder, she learns people will be quiet and listen whenever she tells a story.

"Morgan Atkins had been told that phrase ever since she was a little girl and still she allowed herself to fall for the boy that made her heart flutter. After losing her first love, Morgan is terrified to love again. She's settled for a comfortable life with a respectable man. She has everything. She's living in the lap of luxury and although she's comfortable, she's bored out of her mind. When a ghost from her past blows into town, she finds herself...

"Abigail Heringer made her television debut as an instant fan-favorite on ABC's The Bachelor. Stepping out of the luxurious limo, she confidently approached her bachelor and let him know that she'd be staring at his lips all night for two reasons: (1) she was born deaf and (2) he has some nice-looking lips. But Abigail's life didn't start out with this level of self-assured energy. In fact, it started with barely any at all. As a deaf child and natural...

With a family who refuses to learn sign language, twelve-year-old Effie is mostly cut off from human communication at home, unable to speak of her abusive stepfather or violent father--only her interpreter understands, and Miss Kathy is willing to take Effie's case to court to provide her with a safe home. Told in verse.

"In a world that often chooses to ignore pain and suffering, J.S. Park provides an unflinching look at the one human experience that cannot be easily explained away: grief. As a hospital chaplain, he has seen all manner of sickness and pain--terminal patients, estranged families, and victims of devastating accidents. Using stories from his own life experience and his many hours in the hospital, Chaplain Park unpacks the various losses that lead to...

"Duke the deaf dog does not like it when he is told "never mind". Whether it happens at preschool or the park, both parents and children will relate to feeling left out when you aren't part of the action. A great way to teach children that everyone deserves to be included in conversations" -- Page 4 of cover.