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Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade...

When her parents begin acting strange, sixteen-year-old Princes Leia sets out to uncover their secrets, putting her in the path of the watchful Empire.

Although they love each other, Old Bear and his little Cub have a tug of war over which one knows best in a variety of situations.

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

Longtail tells Littletail that no matter what else changes one thing will always stay the same throughout their lives.

Because her divorced parents share joint custody of her, nine-year-old Amber suffers from lack of self-esteem and feels that she is a piece of jointly-owned property.

Mommy and Daddy care for and play with their twin babies until it is bedtime.

A city full of parents tries to get their children to go to sleep, while the children insist on playing games.

When animal and human parents lovingly ask their offspring how many kisses each wants at bedtime, the answers start at the number one and end at a million.

Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.