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"A razor-sharp thriller about a mother forced to the breaking point when her life and the lives of her children are threatened by a stranger"--

A mermaid helps her merbaby fall asleep with the rocking of the gentle waves and singing with the whispering whales. "Hush, foam rocker, sleep, wave breaker. Close your eyes and dream, tide breaker. A hush-filled bedtime rhyme for parents to share with their newborns, Merbaby’s Lullaby is an underwater cradlesong written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Elizabeth O. Dulemba. Join a mermaid as she helps her merbaby to sleep, rocking with the gentle...

A toddler's antics keep her mother busy as she tries to feed her, watch her on the playground, give her a bath, and put her to bed. "From moments fussy to fond, Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, present a behind-the-scenes look at the chills, spills, and unequivocal thrills of bringing up baby! Go back to bed, baby, please, baby, please. Not on your HEAD baby baby baby, please! Vivid illustrations...

Bear remembers to use his manners and say "thank you" as he makes a special card for his mother.

"A delightful board book about a day in the life of a baby. Follow a baby throughout the day, from napping to snacking to playing--and everything in between! High contrast, lively illustrations combine with gorgeous, colorful photographs to showcase the warmth and tenderness between a mommy and her baby. This affectionate look at babyhood is sure to appeal to new parents and grandparents, who will recognize their own little one in the pages."--provided...

"Muchas personas sienten que les faltó algo en su infancia y se preguntan por qué su madre no parecía estar ahí para ellas. A pesar de que la madre pudo haber prestado cuidados de tipo físico, tienen la sensación de haber sido, de algún modo, «huérfanas de madre». En estas circunstancias, es difícil mantener una relación con la figura materna en la edad adulta. La madre emocionalmente ausente te ayudará a comprender por qué tu madre...

Celebrates the comfort and confidence a mother's voice brings to her child. "A heart-warming board book from Argentina for babies and toddlers. The mother's voice is that constant music that accompanies growth: everything changes very quickly for the baby, but his mother's voice is always there to feed him, to hug him, to give him confidence. This book is a lullaby that can be sung day and night."--

''From the international and instant New York Times bestselling author John Connolly, the beloved and brilliant Charlie Parker series returns with a heart-wrenching crime only one man can solve. In Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can commit: the abduction and possible murder of her child. Everyone-ambitious politicians in an election season, hardened police, ordinary folk-has an opinion on the case, and most believe...

This joyful ode to a mother's unconditional love reinforces the message that no matter a child's strengths or weaknesses, whether they succeed or fail, their mother will always be there for them. "As time goes by, you should know: Mommy’s love will only grow. This tender poem reinforces the message that no matter a child’s strengths or weaknesses, whether they succeed or fail, Mommy’s love never falters. With adorable art showcasing...

"An eloquent and intimate debut memoir about navigating the gap between expectation and reality in modern motherhood. I Cannot Control Everything Forever is Emily Bloom's journey towards and through motherhood, a path that has become, for the average woman, laden with data and medical technology. Emily faces decisions regarding genetic testing and diagnosis, technologies that offer the illusion of certainty but carry the weight of hard decisions....