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In August 2011, "Where Did Mommy's Superpowers Go?" was recognized among the best in family-friendly media, products and services, earning a Silver Mom's Choice Award! Mommy and her son love to play together and act like superheroes! But one day, Mommy has something serious to discuss. She explains to her little boy that the doctor has found some "yucky stuff" in her body, and that she'll need very strong medicine to get rid of it. Unfortunately, Mommy will need to go away for a while, and the strong medicine will take her "superpowers" away. She will look different, and not be able to do a lot of the fun things she normally does. What will her son do while Mommy is away? How will the medicine change her? When and how will Mommy get her superpowers back? Where Did Mommy's Superpowers Go? is a heartwarming story for all children coping with a seriously ill parent or family member, regardless of diagnosis. Based on the author's personal experience, no particular disease or medical treatment is specified, making it a useful resource for any family facing a major health challenge. Told from a child's perspective, the book explains the effects of chemotherapy on one's personal appearance and physical abilities, and shows children how they can be involved in their loved one's recovery.

"A motivational picture book by author Sarno-Doyle designed to teach kids about exploring their own abilities and hobbies. Using the metaphor of an "inside shape" for the inner being, Sarno-Doyle aims to teach kids to weigh inner values over outer appearances. Written for very young children, the book is bright and full of lively images.... The author explains the difference between "outside shape" (hair, clothes, ethnicity, etc.) and "inside shape," the inner interests that children need to develop to become full-fledged, happy individuals. Many of the possible interests here are professional and educational-science, animal welfare, books, mathematics. The book also offers inspiration for kids to develop extracurricular activities, including sports and fishing. There are several open-ended prompts at the beginning of the book to get readers started: "I like to..." or "I don't like to...." These questions are designed to help children explore their strengths and the skills they want to learn.... Charmingly illustrated ... with old-fashioned images of children at play, the text will appeal to parents looking for inspiring books for their young children. Fans of the Free To Be You And Me style of children's literature will appreciate the inspiring message about developing children's passions. -Kirkus Book Reviews "Your Inside Shape" is a children's book that offers readers a lesson in individuality, and helps young minds realize their own unique potential to the world. With easy-to-follow poetic verse and guided illustrations, "Your Inside Shape" joins Orion and his friends as they learn that what is on the inside is more important than what is on the outside. Children will enjoy learning how to discover their own passions, interests, and talents, and how these inside shapes will be carried with them their entire lives. This original picture book explains in simple terms how to discover those inner qualities, how to appreciate them and to respect the qualities of others."A beautifully illustrated book that any child will cherish for a long time. From the opening page, which is a letter to the child receiving the book, to the last this is a book that teaches children about being unique through clever verse and rhyme. The characters are ones that children can easily identify with as well as their unique characteristics. A book to be read aloud by mom, dad, grandparents or older siblings invites further conversation about likes and dislikes and what it means to be yourself. A heart-warming book that will now be on our "gift list" to our favorite friends and children."-Mom-Spot.comTo read the full review, please click this link: Your Inside Shape Review"Your Inside Shape delivers an important message to children about how special we all are. It's a great book and perfect to read with my classes. Older children will enjoy it too. A picture book may be geared toward younger children, but the message in this book is one that children of all ages will benefit from."-Andrea Couvee, Elementary School Teacher, 25 Years

A child on the playground. A quick tumble. A trip to the emergency room. Educating without intimidating, and entertaining without underestimating, DareBone's Big Break helps parents and their children navigate this unexpected experience with poetry, great humor, and medical accuracy. Readers join the adventurous and often clumsy DareBone as he endures his first major injury: a broken elbow. With his wise-cracking sidekick, Wag-A-Bone, narrating along the way, DareBone meets many medical heroes, including orthopedic surgeon, Dr. WonderBone, who guides our hero as he journeys through surgery and recovery. DareBone's Big Break educates with entertaining rhyme, in an informative story about a common childhood injury that parents and children will reach for time and again. DareBone's Big Break is the first of several books from Gleeson Rebello, MD and Jamie Harisiades that will combine entertaining rhyme and accurate medical information aimed at educating readers and parents on common childhood conditions like allergy, autism, asthma, and obesity.

Young Jensine has two passions - music and dance. So when her ballet teacher tells her class about an upcoming audition, Jensine can hardly wait. She practices and prepares, and by the time of the audition she has all the right moves. But in the end, she finds that the advice her musician father gave her is what really moves her to success.

The sun is shining on a brand new day, and for Becky, that means a morning filled with her favorite pastime: hopscotch. Willing to set aside breakfast for a good run at her beloved game, Becky discovers a few obstacles ... right in the middle of her hopscotch board! Young readers tag along on Becky's adventure as she figures out how to handle her hopscotch challenges.

It's difficult to pretend you love someone when you don't. It's even harder to pretend you don't love someone when you do. To whom do we belong? To our spouses or to each other? My husband, the love of my life, met me when we were married to other people. Unforeseen circumstances gave us the chance to receive and absorb real love. This memoir is the story of our romance, told in letters. Read how we came to realize we were just existing in our respective marriages and became reluctant lovers. Travel with us through our heart-wrenching journey ... the immeasurable pain, anger, sorrow and betrayal of our first marriage vows, the lives we were responsible for tearing apart, and the fear of losing it all. In spite of everything, we lived our happily ever after for 25 years ... and then in a dance between heaven and earth, proving that love lives on forever. About the Author: Anita A. Caruso was an interior decorator for over 40 years and a columnist for the Cape Cod Digest magazine, writing a series of weekly articles pertaining to her profession. This led her to express her talents in writing and lecturing before diverse groups. Her artistic expressions were developed earlier in her life through fashion modeling and theater. Anita was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Cape Cod and was one of the finalists for Woman of the Year, 1975. In 1986, she founded Investments Unlimited of Cape Cod. The club, made up of thirteen professional women, just celebrated its 27th year. Anita has been actively involved in a weekly writing group for six years. She is also a member of the Cape Cod Writers Center. Anita lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Women and has been honored for outstanding Excellence and Dedication to her Profession and the Achievement of Women for 2013-2014. She is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Searing anger breeds bitter vengeance. A story of choices, consequences, and a life transformed. Dr. Richard Chase is a renowned physician at the peak of his career. He is betrayed by a jealous colleague and becomes obsessed with seeking revenge. Dr. Chase's actions threaten to destroy all that he holds dear-his career, his family, even his life. Unhinged probes deeply into the psyche of an emotionally traumatized man, exposing the harrowing personal and social consequences of obsession, anger, grief, vengeance, and guilt, but also reveals the enduring power of the human spirit to seek redemption in the face of tragic circumstances. Searing anger breeds bitter vengeance. A story of choices, consequences, and a life transformed.

All that glitters isn't necessarily gold. For the young dentist Brighton Dunn and his wife Gina, that fact could become a mixed blessing. Trying to build his practice and their dream home in a virgin desert development, they and their new neighbors find that life sometimes can be more of a nightmare than a dream. Stalked by a reclusive female hermit and threatened by the greed of unknown intruders, the finding of precious metals beneath the desert floor of their gated community ultimately thrusts these Home Owner's Association members into the limelight of national interest. It is a melting pot of neighbors including: Rhonda Tucker, Hollywood's hottest rockabilly icon; Roy the explorer, friend and protector of everyone; Charley, the ambitious attorney--now torn between friends and firm; Three expatriate families and the master developer of Hidden Canyon, Dean Shutter. This eclectic group attempts to unite in the pursuit of riches beyond their wildest dreams, only to find much more excitement than they ever expected. Bound by the rules and regulations of the neighborhood H.O.A., the tightly-held secret of strange rare metals beneath their feet is too good of a secret to keep to themselves. Should they preserve the environment or live in regal splendor? Can they have the best of both, or will outsiders claim their share? Balancing potential wealth with respect for the beauty and sanctity of the desert pushes the Hidden Canyon residents to the edge of their mental and physical extremes.

Vacationing eye surgeon Sawyer Seely is stuck-literally-with an extended stay in Hawaii after incurring a horrible accident involving a garbage disposal, a flying salad fork, and his right eye socket. Forced to recuperate in a high-rise condo overlooking Honolulu, he hatches an impossibly bizarre plan, using priceless paintings from the island's art museum to save the local homeless shelter. A friendly insurance broker, a sultry nurse, billionaire Russian gangsters, and a curious detective all help weave the doctor's plot into a breath-holding adventure.