Declan O'Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was Dona Nobis Pacem, "Grant Us Peace." His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return. But a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O'Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming...

"I'm Lena and this is my brother Bo. Sometimes we play car chicken. Sometimes we sing on top of the tree. Bo is allowed to pick the worms out of his pie - I wasn't when I was small. This is a bird day"--Back cover.

Masayo wants to make sushi for her napping parents, and her younger siblings want to help, but when each child does the job in their own way the kitchen gets very messy.

Lost and found things are the theme of the day, from Mouse's missing blanket, to a large friendly dog (which Kittenhead does not like), and finally a puppy to call their own.

Sixteen-year-old Gray Fallon's life is looking pretty good. His easygoing parents — a university science professor and silkscreen artist — are happy for him to entertain his friends in his suburban basement. A part-time job at the Cineplex, the occasional beer or joint, a smart, funny best friend, a hot new girlfriend — things couldn't really be any better.Then Gray's twelve-year-old science nerd sister, Maggie, is diagnosed

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After sixteen-year-old Tyler convinces his parents to donate the organs of his fourteen-year-old sister, who died during a gymnastics meet, he writes letters to the recipients, including Dani, who finally has a chance at normalcy after living fifteen years with a congenital heart defect.

Milo likes to do things in the right order. His little brother Iggy has his own way of doing things. Children will see themselves in Milo or Iggy. And at the end of the day, either way is just fine. This book introduces young children to the basic concept of sequence.

When Sam has trouble getting dressed in the morning, his very exasperated big sister, Stella, helps him get into his clothes.

Siblings, pets, and tv! Arizona figures out how to handle twin siblings. Arizona realizes that a lost pet should be returned to its family. Arizona learns to not revolve her life around watching television. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.

Inspired by everyday life, this book highlights all the love and concern that a mother has for her children. Through each of the letters of the alphabet, the author shows, in an entertaining and meaningful way, everything that moms are capable of doing for their children. Mom's ABCs represents a fun way to connect sons and daughters with their moms. Written in short and simple sentences and aimed at children of all ages, it is clear that the feeling...