It is important for parents to communicate with their older children to help them adapt and adjust to a new sibling. Caring and nurturing for the older sibling is just as important as caring for the new baby. In the children's book Ellie Meets the New Baby, Ellie struggles with embracing her new sister. As Mom and Dad encourage Ellie and communicate the baby's needs to her, Ellie starts to learn and enjoy being a big sister. The author incorporates an inclusive depiction of a multi-cultural family, which allows readers to identify with characters who may seem a little different-or who simply have a different kind of family-but are basically the same. This books also incorporates discussion questions and learning activities to support parents in communicating with their children.

When Ellie's older brother is turning thirteen, she want's to see the 'transformation' into a teenager for herself. Ellie hides in a cupboard and waits and is shocked to witness her brother kidnapped by goblins and replaced with a clone. A passing Tooth-Fairy gets caught up in the commotion and talks to Ellie. Together they embark upon an adventure for Ellie to rescue her brother and, in doing so, help the fairies in thier fateful struggle against the Tooth-Goblins.

Princess Ellie is pony-mad! She'd much rather be riding or helping out at the royal stables than having boring waving lessons. But someone is spying on her...and when Sundance, one of her beloved ponies, goes missing, Ellie is sure that the mysterious girl in the woods is to blame. Can she solve the mystery and rescue Sundance before it's too late?

Have you ever wondered who hummed the first tune? Was it the flowers? The waves or the moon? Dove Award-winning recording artist Ellie Holcomb answers with a lovely lyrical tale, one that reveals that God our Maker sang the first song, and He created us all with a song to sing. Go to bhkids.com to find this book's Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.

Newbery Honor medalist Ann M. Martin's "unforgettable" (Booklist, starred) family story, now in paperback"In 1963, Ellie's mother, Doris Day Dingman, was crowned the Bosetti Beauty at Mr. Bosetti's supermarket, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the Dingmans began to fall apart." So begins 11-yr-old Eleanor Roosevelt Dingman's story. Ellie, who is about to start 6th grade in the small town of Spectacle, NY, is the oldest child in her off-center family. Her father works construction jobs, while her mother, Doris, has only one dream - to become a rich and famous actress. But when that dream leads to Doris's abandonment of the family, it is Ellie who is called upon to take charge.

It's Mardi Gras, but for sixteen-year-old Trinity, this is no time for celebration. Another girl has gone missing. And Trinity is seeing things - terrible things. Tormented by visions she can't explain, Trinity embarks on a dark journey to understand her abilities, convinced this is the only way to prevent the things she sees from coming true. But as the line between reality and illusion becomes blurred, everyone who loves Trinity begins to fear for her sanity, and, ultimately, for her life...

The Super Readers are on a special mission to find out why Santa Claus visits children on Christmas Eve. To find the answer, they fly into the classic story Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Being a big sister is hard work! When Alisa's new baby sister, Claire, is born, she has no idea what to expect. Will Claire be nice? Will Alisa have to give away all of her toys? Will Mommy and Daddy stop loving Alisa because baby Claire is here? New Baby Coming, New Baby Here by Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant is a delightfully fun family story of what to expect when your parents bring home a new baby. New Baby Coming, New Baby Here is the perfect way to help your child understand that when your family grows, so does the amount of love in your home. Summary: When Alisa's parents bring home her baby sister, Claire, from the hospital early, Alisa has no idea what to expect. At first, she is enamored by her adorable new sister, but then reality sets in, and things get a lot harder than she anticipated. Alisa must learn to share her toys, her attention, and her parents' love. However, as Claire grows, Alisa learns that all of the hard work, life change, and sacrifice are worth the joys of being a big sister.

Her new boss is the man she spent one night with! USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie Anderson excites with this pregnancy romance. “You’re pregnant?” The proof of their passion! Ready to experience life after a childhood defined by illness, Violet Summers has left Manhattan behind…to work aboard the world’s most luxurious express train! The one thing she can’t leave behind? Her memories of one particular gorgeous if brooding stranger… The night they shared is imprinted on Violet’s body and soul. So the arrival of her new boss, Roman Fraser, almost has her dropping an armful of festive decorations. He’s that man she couldn’t forget! Now she must drop the bombshell she's only just discovered: their sizzling encounter had world-altering consequences! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Billion-Dollar Christmas Confessions books: Book 1: Unwrapping His New York Innocent by Heidi Rice Book 2: Carrying Her Boss's Christmas Baby by Natalie Anderson

This volume is designed to give librarians and teachers guidance on the subject of adoption and foster care—both as themes in children's literature and as issues affecting many students. To help librarians and teachers gain a deeper understanding of this sensitive subject, Family Matters: Adoption and Foster Care in Children's Literature takes a close look at 115 works of children's literature that have themes related to adoption and foster care, including many that have received the Newberry Award, Caldecott Award, or other prestigious honors from the American Library Association. Family Matters is not just a digest of titles. It is an expert resource for addressing adoption and foster care in the classroom, both as a literary subject and as a personal issue with students. The book opens with an historical overview of adoption and foster care, then reviews level-appropriate titles by age group—K-grade 2, grades 3-5, and grades 6-8. Coverage includes discussions of the impact of adoption and foster care on normal development, as well as suggestions for safe language to use in the classroom, and fun, effective activities for each title.