Tom, a writer and loner going into his senior year in high school, is without friends; and to make it worse, he discovers he has cancer. Throughout the year, he continues to write letters to his former friend (Caleb), who moved across the country before high school. Shortly following the start of the year, he decides to ask a girl (Laura) to Homecoming. She introduces him to her own friend group. At the same time, while attending the hospital frequently, he meets an eleven-year-old boy (Noah) who also has cancer, and they become best friends. Tom continuously battles with the cancer and ponders philosophically about life and death, slowly experiencing making friends, facing death, making amends, and finding love.

Jax the Cat likes to play soccer, eat sandwiches, and ride his bike with his friends -- oh, and he also has type 1 diabetes! For Jax, one of the hardest parts of living with type 1 diabetes is noticing how he feels when his blood sugar is low. One day, he goes on a walk to find other kids with type 1 and learns a few new things about low blood sugars along the way!

Rilke's French poetry appears here for the first time in readable, musical versions. Largely unknown and rarely collected, these poems were written during the euphoria Rilke felt after having completed his greatest German works, the Duino Elegies and the Sonnets to Orpheus. At the same time, Rilke was growing increasingly ill with a rare, undiagnosed form of leukemia. He died just four short years into the production of these poems, and death appears in them as "a kindly, unfamiliar figure" to be faced with courage and surrender. Five series of poems are featured: Roses, Windows, Affectionate Tribute to France, Valaisian Quatrains, and Orchards.

This emotional and inspiring account delves into the daily struggle with Alzheimers disease that Bill shared with his mother and explores how he learned to be an effective caregiver for her. He also provides advice on recognizing the early symptoms of Alzheimers, communicating compassionately with your loved one, making your caregiving experience easier, and coping with the emotional repercussions of the disease. Despite the terrible nature of Alzheimers, you can still connect on a deep emotional level with your loved one. Find out how Bill and his mother are continuing the fight and maintaining the special bond they have as mother and son in When I Go Home.

Going to the dentist is stressful for many kids. What if you have a cavity? Will it hurt? Will it cost a lot of money? While it's perfectly normal to feel anxious about going, there's nothing to worry about. Dentists and dental hygienists work hard to keep your teeth healthy and strong. Readers will learn why it's so important to go to the dentist regularly and keep up with their dental hygiene at home. Full-color photographs and an age-appropriate narrative help readers grasp this essential part of staying healthy.

Children with disabilities often struggle to fit in, but church can be a place where everyone can belong! This beautifully illustrated children's book offers a message of inclusion and belonging, helping us understand the experiences and feelings of children with special needs and reminding us that we have so much in common.

It’s time for Ana to go to sleep, but she is not ready to go to bed yet. She is on a mission to find her bedtime companions. Back and forth she goes, carrying toy after toy to sleep beside her. Where will they all go? Mum and Dad are rather confused. What is going on? Will Ana manage to sleep after all?

Fiction, Reading Recovery Level 20, F&P Level L, DRA2 Level 24, Theme Pt. of View, Stage Transitional-Early Fluent, Character N/A

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.