Family Life Nonfiction

Bailey notices something interesting on TV. It’s a television show about a new world underwater with animals he’s never seen before. Daddy catches Bailey’s interest and plans to give Bailey a closer look at this new underwater world. Cousin Lauren comes to visit Bailey, and Daddy has a surprise for both of them. You guessed it; it’s a fun and exciting trip to the aquarium for the day! Bailey and Cousin Lauren are fascinated by all of the exciting animals. Bailey sees a new underwater animal and decides to take a closer look.

Brothers and sisters help each other make snacks or cross the street. Early readers can explore ways to care for a sibling in this easily accessible text.

Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. Poignantly told by Joyce Scott with Brie Spangler, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.

In The Gutsy Girl, author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out lives of exhilaration. Once a young scaredy-cat herself, Caroline decided that fear got in the way of the life she wanted - of excitement, confidence, self-reliance, friendship, and fun. She has since flown planes, rafted big rivers, climbed tall mountains, and fought fires as one of the first female firefighters in San Francisco.

This is the story of one brave family: Mildred Loving, Richard Perry Loving, and their three children. It is the story of how Mildred and Richard fell in love, and got married in Washington, DC. But when they moved back to their hometown of Virginia, they were arrested (in dramatic fashion) for violating that state's laws against interracial marriage. The Lovings refused to allow their children to get the message that their parents' love was wrong, and so they fought the unfair law, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court - and won!

Does Autism have you down in the pits? Don't settle for a disappointing or mediocre existence. Not only can we live well in spite of Autism, but we can discover the greatest treasures in life because of Autism. This work takes a high functioning Autistic perspective and concisely walks you through the major keys to unlocking the life mysteries of sex, weight loss, politics, family life, wealth, spirituality, romantic love, and planting, seeking to ultimately empower you, Autistic or not.

Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early years in the United States. When Kalia becomes unhappy about having to do without and decides she wants braces to improve her smile, it is her grandmother - a woman who has just one tooth in her mouth - who helps her see that true beauty is found with those we love most.

Young Kalia has never known life beyond the fences of the Ban Vinai Refugee Camp. The Thai camp holds many thousands of Hmong families who fled in the aftermath of the little-known Secret War in Laos that was waged during America's Vietnam War. For Kalia and her cousins, life isn't always easy, but they still find ways to play, racing with chickens and riding a beloved pet dog.

Te soñé es un poema de amor, un testimonio del regalo que cada niño es para quienes lo cuidan y del vínculo inquebrantable entre ellos. Te soñé da voz a los sentimientos tan difíciles de expresar y tan importantes de compartir. La galardonada y querida autora de libros infantiles, Justine Avery, expresa pensativa y reverentemente los sentimientos detrás de dar la bienvenida a un niño a nuestras vidas, ya seamos abuelos, padres adoptivos, padrastros, hermanos o cualquier otra persona bendecida con un niño querido.

This book is a true story of a most amazing kitten that was swept away during a hurricane and found her way back home six weeks later to teach her family about hope, spirituality, and the true spirit of survival.

What color are your eyes? Brown is the most common color. But some people have blue, green, gray, hazel, or amber eyes. What determines your eye color? Listen to this book to find out about how your genes affect your physical features.

In this Hanukkah manual for the contemporary Jewish family, holiday history and rituals provide tools for creating meaningful family moments in the light of the menorah. The book includes brief reflections to read aloud before reciting the candle-lighting blessings on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah.

Remember When is a sweet recollection of my daughter's first years. It is meant to show her all the simple things that were memorable to me. Being a mother isn't always easy, and too often, we forget the little things. This audiobook will take us both back to a time when it was simpler. All we must do is just remember!

When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can't bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry him with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away. But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks, and the frightened cat runs from the chaos. In a moment, he's gone. After an unsuccessful search, his family continues their journey, brokenhearted. But a happy ending awaits. This remarkable true story is told by the real people involved and with the full cooperation of Kunkush's family.

Teach and learn the laws of happiness! This book will help your children use the power of their own thoughts to increase their everyday happiness. Inspired by the wisdom of A Course in Miracles, this book gives children a friendly introduction to the laws which govern their minds, using clear and relatable examples. Young readers are led through tips on how to cool off when they're upset, raise their self-esteem, and become genuinely loving to others. Also included is a Parents' Guide offering tips on how to communicate compassionately and effectively with the children in your life. Caring adults will learn how to be loving supporters while encouraging children to gently speak about their issues, instead of bottling them up.

You can do anything even if you have Asperger's Syndrome! Nothing should stop you from living the life of your dreams! This short audiobook of poems inspires, motivates, and encourages all Aspies to achieve their full potential.

This captivating little audiobook was created to affirm the heart and mind of a child in ways that build character and encourage the soul. Truly, it teaches Baby.... Body Parts and functions, Rhyme and Meter, Poetry in Play! But it was also written, Dear Reader, to affirm the heart and mind of the adult who may not have heard such touching truths as a child. So enjoy this sweet story together as you both realize you were created to be brilliant and are beautiful beyond compare!

Have you ever listened to how your body feels? Can you tell what it needs when you listen to it closely? This is mindfulness.... Learn ways to get in touch with your body, so you can give your mind a break every once in a while!

Babies come in all shapes and sizes and are welcomed into all kinds of families. This clever audiobook of baby announcement riddles will have children giggling as they use the various clues to guess what baby was just born. The riddles introduce the life cycles of 12 different animals.

The author uses his well-known style to ask young listeners serious questions that sharpen their critical thinking skills and lead to real understanding of complex issues. What Is a Family? tackles difficult questions regarding the fast-changing face of contemporary families. Values of an ideal family and the problems that occur in real families are all open for discussion.