Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health

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Book SynopsisAnnie spends her days cooking with her grandmother and, although she can't see, she has the gift of being able to feel other people's deepest emotions. She brings those emotions to life with her magical cooking, which helps the townspeople overcome their physical and emotional ailments. But one day, Annie meets someone who awakens a boundless affection in her and who will introduce her senses to a completely unknown world. This is a beautifully illustrated story about a young girl who successfully shapes her very own place in the world and finds love and acceptance along the way. Ana pasa los dias cocinando con su abuela y, aunque no puede ver, tiene la habilidad de sentir las emociones mas profundas de las personas. Ella evoca esas emociones con sus magicas habilidades culinarias, las cuales ayudan a la gente del pueblo a superar sus padecimientos corporales y emocionales. Pero un dia Ana conoce a alguien que despierta en ella una infinita ternura y abre sus sentidos a un mundo totalmente desconocido. Esta es la historia hermosamente ilustrada de una nina quien logra crear su propio lugar en el mundo y encuentra amor y aceptacion mientras lo hace.Trade Review"... this is a grand story wrapped up in delicious packaging." Kirkus Reviews "... teaches an important lesson; if we set our minds to it, we can turn what we perceive as a weakness into a strength." Bookloons.com "... is a quiet, magical book with equally strong text and illustrations." Cracking the Cover

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Book SynopsisUsing concepts from algebra and relating them to life, Tess navigates the waters of friendship, popularity, and family.Math lover Tess has always used mathematical concepts to help her understand things in her life. She is surprised to find out how much math—and life—can change in eighth grade.She also has to learn about injustice and ethics when a family friend mysteriously dies, and when she witnesses a cheating episode at her school and realizes that keeping silent about it, even to get in the good graces of the cutest boy in school, only leads to more trouble.Are theorems and axioms about life fail-safe? Is there an absolute answer to everything, just as there are absolute numbers?In the end, Tess decides that her life, like the infinity sign, is always changing, but that as long as she sticks to some key principles for herself, she can handle life’s uncertainties.

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Book SynopsisNancy touches upon a subject near and dear to all in this Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Nancy absolutely must have her first tooth fall out at school. That way she will be sure to receive the special tooth-holder necklace from the school nurse. But when Nancy''s tooth starts wiggling at home, she is worried she might lose it before class. How can Nancy make sure her loose tooth falls out at school?Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.

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Book SynopsisCovers what you need to know to maximize your own beauty potential.

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Book SynopsisCharlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. Now our favorite bacon-loving dog is back in this new I Can Read story! Mama knows something''s wrong with Charlie the Ranch Dog when he''s not even hungry for bacon! So they''re off to see Dr. Jan. Even though Charlie is nervous about his visit to the doctor, he''s not half as scared as Hickory, the puppy he befriends in the waiting room. As the older hound, can Charlie put on a brave face for Hickory?With his usual hilarious antics, Charlie overcomes his fears about the doctor . . . as will the kids who read this book! This Level 1 I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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Book SynopsisHilarious, deeply moving, mind-bending, original, romantic, and surprising, this debut teen novel by Emil Ostrovski will appeal to fans of John Green, Chris Crutcher, and Andrew Smith.Trade Review"Do yourself a favor and get inside a car with Emil Ostrovski immediately! The Paradox of Vertical Flight is an amazing road trip. You're in for one heck of a ride." -- Gary Shteyngart, author of the New York Times bestseller Super Sad True Love Story "The Paradox of Vertical Flight has all the elements of a great read: funny, eloquent, deep, suspenseful. If you like books that are quirky and thoughtful, irreverent and touching, this book is for you." -- Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World "The Paradox of Vertical Flight is a wonderfully quirky story about discovering the meaning of life when you least expect it: witty, smart, and exuberant. Emil Ostrovski is a talented writer to watch." -- Malinda Lo, Author of Ash and Huntress "The Paradox of Vertical Flight is a funny, smart, whimsical, compelling read. Emil Ostrovski takes us on a journey we haven't been on before, and entertains us the entire way. A new great fresh voice." -- Sara "An eccentric road trip ... Amiable meanderings through ancient Greek philosophy are the novel's heart and soul. Channeled by a talented, millennial author. these age-old conundrums of good and evil, fate and free will feel fresh and urgent." -- Kirkus Reviews "On Jack's 18th birthday, two majoy events occur: he considers attempting suicide and he learns that his ex-girlfriend Jess has just given birth to his baby. What follows is a philosophical journey of self-discovery... A moving and quirky tale ... A whip-smart debut." -- School Library Journal "Shares a sense of humor and philosophical bent with such YA authors as John Green and Chris Crutcher...But the story and likable characters are Ostrovsky's own, a delightful mix of quirky, intelligent, naive, well-intentioned, and just plain dumb teens...A delightful success." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisA haunting, chilling, and atmospheric southern swamp tale—perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater’s Shiver.In this companion to Beware the Wild, the book New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White called “American myth at its very best,” Natalie C. Parker takes readers on a journey back to an eerie Louisiana swamp town.Candace “Candy” Pickens has been obsessed with the swamp lore of her tiny Louisiana town for . . . forever. Name any ghostly swamp figure and Candy will recite the entire tale in a way that will curl your toes and send chills up your spine.That doesn’t mean Candy’s a believer, however. But with swamp haunts appearing in town every day, a suspicious new family in town, and her own mind starting to betray her, Candy must come to terms with the one piece of swamp lore she’s never heard before. It’s a tale that’s more truth than myth, and may hold all the

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Book SynopsisNamed one of the Best Books of 2024 by the Chicago Public Library, New York Public Library, and NPR!From the award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy comes an unforgettable and deeply personal story of the ghosts that surround us?and the ones we carry inside.The house seemed to sit apart from the others on Katydid Street, silent and alone, like it didn?t fit among them. For Violet Hart?whose family is about to move into the house on Katydid Street?very little felt like it fit anymore. Like their old home, suddenly too small since her mother remarried and the new baby arrived. Or Violet?s group of friends, which, since they started middle school, isn?t enough for Violet?s best friend, Paige. Everything seemed to be changing at once. But sometimes, Violet tells herself, change is okay.That is, until Violet sees her new room. The attic bedroom in their new house is shadowy, creaky, and wrapped in old yellow wallpaper covered with a faded tangle of twisting vines and sickly flowers.And then, after moving in, Violet falls ill?and does not get better.As days turn into weeks without any improvement, her family growing more confused and her friends wondering if she?s really sick at all, she finds herself spending more time alone in the room with the yellow wallpaper, the shadows moving in the corners, wrapping themselves around her at night.And soon, Violet starts to suspect that she might not be alone in the room at all.

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Book SynopsisDon’t shed a tear, ''cause there’s nothing to fear!Clark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist. But he''s heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales! Uh-oh, and oh no! Can Clark find a way to stay cool when it comes to tooth trouble? Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny twist on a dentist visit in this I Can Read story featuring their favorite boisterous shark. The back matter also includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark teeth!With colorful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. 

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Book SynopsisFans of Nancy Clancy will delight in this fun and fancy secret diary from New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Record your secret thoughts and wishes in this diary, filled with full-color illustrated spreads and writing prompts from everyone's favorite fancy girl, Nancy Clancy.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Art of Lainey and Liars, Inc. comes a fresh, contemporary story about one girl’s tragic past and a boy who convinces her that maybe her luck is about to change. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen or Jenny Han.Maguire knows she’s bad luck. No matter how many charms she buys off the internet or good luck rituals she performs each morning, horrible things happen when Maguire is around. Like that time her brother, father, and uncle were all killed in a car crash—and Maguire walked away with barely a scratch. But then on her way out of her therapist’s office, she meets Jordy, an aspiring tennis star, who wants to help Maguire break her unlucky streak. Maguire knows that the best thing she can do for Jordy is to stay away, but staying away may be harder than she thought.

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