Download or read book A Doll Like My Mommy written by Beth E. Houghtaling and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rhyming story about a loving interracial family.
Download or read book Mommy Buy Me a China Doll written by Harve Zemach and published by Farrar Straus & Giroux. This book was released on 1988-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Eliza Lou considers some unusual sleeping arrangements after suggesting that her mother buy her a china doll by trading her father's featherbed.
Download or read book I Love My Mummy written by Giles Andreae and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-11-26 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweet, rhyming picture book about the special relationship between mother and child. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. The perfect gift for every family, for new Mothers, on Mother's Day, or at any time of the year. From the author of picture book classic, Giraffes Can't Dance. 'This sweet and heartwarming ditty, told in witty rhyme by Giles Andreae, has cosy, bright illustrations, and is filled with feel-good charm' - Junior magazine Winner of the Book Trust Early Years Award!
Download or read book The Secret Life of the Lonely Doll written by Jean Nathan and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A glamorous, haunted life unfolds in the mesmerizing biography of the woman behind a classic children's book In 1957, a children's book called The Lonely Doll was published. With its pink-and-white-checked cover and photographs featuring a wide-eyed doll, it captured the imaginations of young girls and made the author, Dare Wright, a household name. Close to forty years after its publication, the book was out of print but not forgotten. When the cover image inexplicably came to journalist Jean Nathan one afternoon, she went in search of the book-and ultimately its author. Nathan found Dare Wright living out her last days in a decrepit public hospital in Queens, New York. Over the next five years, Nathan pieced together a glamorous life. Blond, beautiful Wright had begun her career as an actress and model and then turned to fashion photography before stumbling upon her role as bestselling author. But there was a dark side to the story: a brother lost in childhood, ill-fated marriage plans, a complicated, controlling mother. Edith Stevenson Wright, herself a successful portrait painter, played such a dominant role in her daughter's life that Dare was never able to find her way into the adult world. Only through her work could she speak for herself: in her books she created the happy family she'd always yearned for, while her self-portraits betrayed an unresolved tension between sexuality and innocence, a desire to belong and painful isolation. Illustrated with stunning photographs, The Secret Life of the Lonely Doll tells the unforgettable story of a woman who, imprisoned by her childhood, sought to set herself free through art.
Download or read book Just Like Mommy Just Like Daddy written by M.C. Leeka and published by Twin Sisters®. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the sweet story of a little girl named Jenny taking care of her baby doll Amy; just like her mommy and daddy take care of her. Young children will enjoy listening to how Jenny lovingly takes care of Amy from morning until night time. Dressing, bathing, feeding, singing, rocking, and playing are a few of the special moments that Amy and Jenny share together throughout the day. When bedtime finally arrives, Jenny kisses Amy good night and wishes her sweet dreams, just like her mommy and daddy do with her.
Download or read book The Lonely Doll written by Dare Wright and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lonely doll named Edith finally finds friendship with two visiting teddy bears.
Download or read book My Rag Doll written by Corinne Crasbercu and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew super-cute rag dolls and their gorgeous clothes—perfect for personalized presents! Start with one basic doll sewing pattern—which you can then alter to personalize your doll’s coloring and hairstyle. Then choose from a range of fabulous themed outfits and accessories to complete your uniquely charming doll—including a ballerina doll, a bride doll, a bedtime doll, and a fairy doll. All instructions are suitable for intermediate to experienced sewers and include full-sized templates for the doll, clothes, and accessories.
Download or read book Ballet Shoes written by Noel Streatfeild and published by Yearling. This book was released on 1993-11-23 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations! Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn their keep. Each girl works hard following her dream. Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. And Petrova? She finds she'd rather be a pilot than perform a pirouette. This beautiful children's classic is perfect for girls who love to dream about ballet, friendship, and finding their own special talents. Adult readers may remember them as the "Shoes" books from You've Got Mail!
Download or read book Baby Doll My Mother My Secrets written by Charlotte Rossler and published by Seven and One Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you like real-life comeback stories, international adventure, and lessons learned walking through fire, then you'll be gripped by Charlotte Rossler's powerful journey. Baby Doll begins when Charlotte is old enough to stand in front of a stove and is called into service for her seven younger siblings while her own beautiful, charismatic mother disappears for weekend flings. A lonely teenager, Charlotte becomes pregnant in high school, not once but twice. Before the passage of Roe v. Wade, she has no choice but to surrender both babies, and is ultimately banned from her family in shame. Over the next few years, each attempt to gain independence leads Charlotte deeper into perilous misadventures included traveling as a drug mule, selling contraband jeans in an Eastern European country, and being pursued by violent men. In this deeply personal and stirring memoir, Charlotte shares her desperate search for meaning in a chaotic world full of instability. And through her triumph over destructive family secrets, this courageous woman's raw account of self-discovery stands as a beacon of empowerment for those striving to conquer their past and forge a brighter tomorrow.
Download or read book Mom Where s My Doll written by Sarah V Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, "Mom where's my doll?" is a Realistic Fiction Christmas story about a child, Freda, not understanding why from ever since she could remember, she never got a doll from her mother at Christmas or for any other occasion. Her sisters got their Barbie and American girl dolls every Christmas, but no dolls for poor Freda! Being the child who resembles her mom the most, Freda thought she would be the pampered one, though she never wanted to be - her siblings mattered to her more than anything and she would not want them to be treated as second best. But why do her mother's expectations of her seem to be so demanding by comparison to her siblings'? Why does she expect Freda to solve her own problems no matter how difficult they may be? There seem to be so many unanswered questions about Freda's mother's treatment of her. Will there be answers to Freda's questions and if those answers are revealed will they ease her confusion and her feelings of not being loved? Will she come to understand her mother's outlook on life? Will she start to see her mother in a new light and be able to forgive her?
Download or read book My Felt Doll written by Shelly Down and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hand-sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from the Gingermelon Dolls designer. The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls—and more than forty accompanying accessories—using the most basic of materials and skills. With just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightful doll pattern and then discover eleven imaginative variations on the design—from a mermaid to a witch, from a princess to a superhero, and from a ballerina to a bride—guaranteed to delight little girls everywhere. With no hems to sew and all the stitching done by hand, My Felt Doll makes a great entry point to sewing dolls for beginners and even children. Full-size templates make life easy—trace straight from the page with no need to enlarge. “Totally lovely . . . The instructions are clear and Shelly’s hand-drawn illustrations for each step are a perfect accompaniment . . . This is one of those instances in which buying a book is really worthwhile.” —While She Naps “Great for absolute beginners with no sewing experience . . . Also, a great addition to an experienced plushie maker . . . as the details and color palette will surely inspire you in your next customization.” —Noisybeak “The cutest book . . . Since the dolls are entirely handsewn out of wool felt, they take a little extra time, but the end results were so cute!” —Clover & Violet
Download or read book Doll s Eyes written by David Grace and published by David Grace. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young J.T. Trainer was about to be killed for the life insurance money that would pay off his father's gambling debts. J.T.'s only friend, sixteen-year-old Hannah McGuire, discovered the plan and managed to get J.T. on a bus out of town before luring the killers in the other direction. J.T.'s last, fleeting glimpse of Hannah was of her racing off into the night with the gambler's enforcers hot on her trail.Now, twenty years later, San Diego Homicide Detective J.T. Trainer is still searching for his vanished friend even as he investigates his latest case, the drive-by shotgun murder of an eleven-year-old child.
Download or read book When I Became Invisible written by Maret Johanson and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When is doing the right thing the wrong thing to do? In a perfect world the answer would be never, but the world is seldom perfect—a hard lesson with tragic consequences for five-year-old Molly and her family in a sleepy rural town. It’s 1955, a time of innocence and simplicity, but behind closed doors, terrible cruelties are taking place at a neighboring farmhouse—its victim helpless to protect herself. Seeking comfort and at least some measure of independence, fifteen year old Nell takes on the role of farmhand, in spite of her youth and gender, and impresses everyone with her strength and reliability. At least at first. For Molly, who sees Nell as a playmate big sister and even a surrogate mother of sorts, it’s inconceivable that someone so sweet could bring so much bitterness and desolation into her life. She has no idea what’s coming. As Nell’s troubled home life begins to impact her work, attention is drawn to her vulnerability. Consequentially, the seemingly idyllic surface of Molly’s family life begins to unravel. With mental illness, resentment, and disillusionment, the family is torn apart at its core. The story unfolds from the perspectives of Molly, her father Billy, her mother Dora, and Nell—each struggling with their sense of invisibility over a ten year struggle. Author Maret Johanson has created a story that is poignant and insightful, and populated with complex, realistic characters to whom one cannot help but relate and empathize. This is a story of the power of human spirit, the will to survive against all odds, of forgiveness and redemption. As they grapple to put the shattered pieces of their lives back together, nobody will ever be the same. It is impossible not to be affected by … When I Became Invisible.
Download or read book Kintsugi written by Kezia Kos and published by Ukiyoto Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-21 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporate worker-bee Kez has finally achieved her lifelong dream of living in Europe, having put behind her at last a myriad of family problems: a narcissistic mother; a chronically ill father; a schizophrenic brother and the dark, intrusive memories of a kitten-murdering grandmother. But life has no intention of letting her sit back and take a breath – oh, no – because, once again, her family needs her. She flies six thousand miles back to Brazil with her manager, Max, who witnessed Kez having a panic attack upon hearing the news that her father was dying. As the vigil in the hospital stretches into the night, she tells Max her family stories leading up to the day her mother destroyed their relationship. During the deathwatch, Kez tells Max about her humble family origins in Pernambuco and her last assignment working abroad as a Tourist Consultant in the hot sands of Dubai. She exposes in great detail the intricate balance of power between her nosy-but-well-meaning relatives, her narcissistic mother, her sick father, her schizophrenic brother and how in the end she is forced to choose between her dreams of a future in Europe or the nightmare of her mother’s endless online scams. From the cotton plantations in Pernambuco and the terra roxa farms at the edge of the Paranapanema river, to the corporate offices of Sao Paulo and Frankfurt, with a brief stopover on the South Bank of London, KINTSUGI explores Kez’s rich family history up until the moment her family implodes.
Download or read book A Doll for Grandma written by Paulette Bochnig Sharkey and published by Beaming Books. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kiera loves spending time with her grandma. They play dress up. They paint their nails. They make cookies for picnics with Kiera's doll. But then Grandma starts to change. She starts misplacing items and forgetting how to do everyday tasks. Soon she has to move out of her home into a memory-care center for people with Alzheimer's. She starts calling Kiera by a different name. Then Kiera has an idea and finds a new way to enjoy time with her Grandma. A Doll for Grandma is perfect for children grappling with their changing relationship with a family member who has dementia or Alzheimer's disease. A special page with information on helping children understand Alzheimer's disease written by expert Judy Cornish, the founder of the Dementia and Alzheimer's Well Being Networkî is included for family discussion.
Download or read book Roses in the Mouth of a Lion written by Bushra Rehman and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice * An NPR Best Book of the Year * A Padma Lakshmi Book Club Pick For fans of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, an unforgettable story about female friendship and queer love in a Muslim-American community “Stunningly beautiful.” —The New York Times Book Review “An unforgettable voice that moves you from the start.” —People Magazine Razia Mirza grows up amid the wild grape vines and backyard sunflowers of Corona, Queens, with her best friend, Saima, by her side. When a family rift drives the girls apart, Razia’s heart is broken. She finds solace in Taslima, a new girl in her close-knit Pakistani-American community. They embark on a series of small rebellions: listening to scandalous music, wearing miniskirts, and cutting school to explore the city. When Razia is accepted to Stuyvesant, a prestigious high school in Manhattan, the gulf between the person she is and the daughter her parents want her to be, widens. At Stuyvesant, Razia meets Angela and is attracted to her in a way that blossoms into a new understanding. When their relationship is discovered by an Aunty in the community, Razia must choose between her family and her own future. Punctuated by both joy and loss, full of ’80s music and beloved novels, Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion is a new classic: a fiercely compassionate coming-of-age story of a girl struggling to reconcile her heritage and faith with her desire to be true to herself.
Download or read book The Secret of the Old Clock written by Carolyn Keene and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1930-05-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A special treat for Nancy Drew fans! Out just in time for Nancy's 80th anniversary, we're releasing a limited number of copies of The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the series. It's the exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for 80 years, with a terrific new look and bonus material! Collectors won't want to miss this.
