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Before they were the Boxcar Children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden lived with their parents on Fair Meadow Farm. Although times are hard, the Aldens are happy—“the best family of all,” Mama likes to say. One day, a blizzard hits the countryside, and a traveling family needs shelter. The Aldens take them in, and the strangers soon become friends. But things never stay the same at the farm, and the spring and summer bring events that will forever change their lives.

In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook. He dreams of climbing a mountain one day. But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better from.

Nara loves nothing more than her bread days with Papa. Together, they mix, fold, and score dough, and eagerly watch as it rises to a delicious loaf in the oven. But one day, Papa is no longer there, and Nara’s bread days are suddenly empty. Instead, she’s left with feelings and memories that sadden and confuse her. But when Nara starts to take care of the sourdough starter she and Papa once made, she finds solace in bread days again—and, together with Mama, is able to keep a family tradition alive in memory of past loved ones.

Lisa finds a small bunny rabbit dead. She is sad, but through the help of a squirrel and her family she is able to overcome her sorry as she sees fall turn into spring bringing fresh growth and possibilities.

After winning a scavenger hunt with her new friends—Tana, Zane, and Ryan—Meg Mizuno is looking forward to winter break and enjoying their grand prize of an all-expenses paid trip to California. But after learning that their boarding school, Leland Chase Academy (called Last Chance Academy by students), is in danger of shutting down, it’s hard to enjoy the sun and surf.

Un conte musical raconté et interprété par Serena Fisseau | Illustrations par Soline Garry | Textes par David Sire | Musiques par Samuel Strouk Nouchka et la grande question est l'histoire de Nouchka, une petite fille en qui a poussé une grande question, encombrante. Depuis que son papa est parti au-delà de la vie, elle s'isole dans le silence et le silence l'isole des autres enfants. Elle va trouver des petites réponses, soufflées par Zya, dame de service-fée, et elle va déployer ses ailes cachées à l'intérieur.

In this middle-grade novel, Wolfgang and his mother move in with his grandfather in the wake of his father's death, and Wolfie's new friend Jimmy helps him find solace through hockey. But Wolfgang can't stop wondering why his father's cause of death is such a secret.

Journey through the darkness of grief with young Kels as he navigates the sudden loss of his father. Rediscover the power of hope on the other side of sorrow and see the butterflies in the storm. Kels Lewis grapples with the sudden loss of his father, Jacob Lewis, an event that leaves him shattered and adrift in a sea of grief's turbulent waves. As he navigates through the profound pain of his father's absence, Kels finds himself engulfed by the weight of sorrow.

After the loss of their mom, siblings Grant and Maisie have come to visit their Guncle who they call GUP (for Gay Uncle Patrick) in Palm Springs. GUP can’t bear how sad they all feel, and he tries everything he can think of to make them happy. But swimming pools and milkshakes and new animal friends are only temporary fixes. It isn’t until one quiet night, under the stars, that they come to realize what they’ve been searching for has been with them all along.

This book was written for children ages 6 to 10—and for the grown-ups who love them. It’s a collection of true, gentle stories about young people who made a quiet but powerful difference through kindness, courage, love, and friendship. Whether it’s a child sharing a favorite toy with a family who lost everything, or a young sibling offering comfort in small, wordless ways, each story is based on real moments that reflect the quiet heroism found in everyday life.

Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now he's alone, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. Grandad's granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up. Milly can't wait to spend a summer at Grandad's cottage, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps' Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he's too old to go to the celebrations, but Milly has an idea to bring Pride to Grandad.

A long time ago, Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn't around any more, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. As she listens to his wonderful stories, Grandad's granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up...

Journey into the world of eight unforgettable Shih Tzus—Cabby, Thelma, Louise, Princess, Bear, Jasmine, Lulu, and Pumpkin—who wagged, snuggled, and scampered their way into one family’s life and legacy. Through tender storytelling and endearing illustrations, Susan L. Kadera offers young listeners a meaningful glimpse into the joys of friendship, the comfort of connection, and the gentle ways pets help mend hearts.

Some friendships are deeper than wounds. Twelve-year-old Wren Harper hasn’t spoken a word in seventy-three days. Not since the morning she found her mother unresponsive in their Arizona apartment. Now she’s been sent to live with a grandmother she barely knows, in a rain-soaked orchard that feels more like a prison than a home. Grief hangs heavy in the air.

Ted, an anxious schoolteacher still grieving the loss of his grandfather, is roped into a silly adventure by the school principal to find a mythological object. As the whimsical journey unfolds, Ted confronts his anxiety and grief, discovering healing in the most unexpected ways. This heartfelt, imaginative story gently opens the door to conversations about mental health, grief, and healing, reminding readers of all ages that it’s OK to feel lost, but it’s also brave to keep going.

Basil Theriot has spent her entire life in New Orleans—in her family’s famed Cajun restaurant in the French Quarter, really—but she’s never been out to the bayou where her grandfather grew up. She’s also never seen a ghost, even though dozens of ghost tours pass by the restaurant every day and her best friend Tommy is determined to be a ghost hunter. But then Grandpere’s ghost appears. And he has a mission for her.

When 12-year-old Eleanor Newton dies in an accident, she finds herself journeying down a mysterious river that takes her to The Underworld. She apprehensively embarks on her "afterlife" at The Great House, a boarding school of sorts for children who have died. The Underworld is captivating: always sunny and warm but also fractured, possibly by the sadness of the untimely deaths of its young inhabitants. Strange things have been happening to Ellie since she arrived: she knows something isn't right, and she doesn't want to be there.

James Henry used to be brave. He hasn't been the same since that fateful night at the lighthouse when his ma went searching for Dog. Now months later, he feels as small as the space between the numbers on a watch, nervous day and night, barely able to go outside. Even words have a hard time leaving his mouth. The only person he speaks to is Hattie, his courageous twin sister, who fiercely protects him, especially from bullies. James Henry wants nothing more than to be brave again. However, finding his voice will mean confronting the truth about what happened at the lighthouse.

Reef and Theo don't know what's happening to them. They'll be going about their days and then suddenly they'll have these strange flashes of memory—but the memories don't belong to them. And at the same time, their own memories are starting to... vanish. For Reef, this is a big problem, because memories are all he has left of his mom. For Theo, it's strange because the new memories give him a freedom he doesn't have with his domineering dad.

Through a simple conversation between a boy and a tree, country-music star Granger Smith shares an incredibly powerful and deeply moving story filled with life lessons on loss, grief, and the strength gained in finding the light and the will to move forward with joy and purpose.