"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.

Your Inside Shape

Children's Books

Sarno-Doyle, Christine

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Sdp Publishing

Exhausted, burned out, and dreaming of getting away from the cold, the slush, and the violence of Boston’s criminal underbelly, special detective Harrison Edwards receives a phone call in the dead of nighta phone call that would change his world forever. A serial killer is loose. Someone bent on wiping out young, attractive women is tearing up the city with calculated madness, and it is up to Edwards to track down the killer. A body is found staged in a ritualistic mannerand then another and another. Time is running out as Edwards is plunged into a world of the occult, sacrifice, and madness. In order to trap the killer, he goes undercover at a convention. What he finds when he gets there is beyond any horror he has ever seen.

A Wayward Oath

Literature & Fiction

Jacques, Bill

Literary

Oodle Van Boodle, the baker, loves cake so much he wants to live in one! But look out for the Sweet-Treat Bandits-they may squash his dream! See how Oodle and his community come together in this story of sharing and friendship to build a dream cake house.

Oodle Van Boodle and the Great Cake Adventure

Peretti, Kim

Peretti, Olivia

Action & Adventure

It is a frigid winter--a cold night in a cold hearted city. Boston's underworld is now dominated by Johnny "Bad Seed" Brown. Not since the days of Whitey Bulgar has the city experienced such an influx of crime. Johnny's reign of terror has effected the lives of four devious criminals: a jewel thief, an Italian gangster, a serial killer, and a hired henchman. All four men have a unique, intense, and often grotesque story to tell. Some look to make money, some seek out blood, and others, only wish for survival. Follow Chandler's cold and dark story down the Streets of Rage.

Streets of Rage

Biographies & Memoirs

Chandler, Richard

True Crime

Francis Rogers, a young nurse, dies in the hospital after a brief but relatively mild illness. Her death might have been considered merely unlucky if she hadn't recently made an unusual request: "Dr. Lev, my divorce has turned ugly. If anything happens to me, I want you to do my autopsy." Lewis Lev, Medical Examiner, enlists the aid of the city's most capable and sexiest detective, Jane Harmon. They join forces to dissect false leads in order to determine what really happened to Francis Rogers, and who is responsible for her death. Was it medical malpractice or homicide? Dr. Lev and Detective Harmon navigate the circumlocutions of a cast of characters that includes Frank "The Knife" Bolton, a gynecologist; Arthur Meddler, a hospital ethicist; and Bill Leary, the hospital's stingy vice president. Other characters are stereotypic of various medical specialists, sarcastically drawn against a background of hospital politics, staff meetings, and other goings-on.

Blood

Lefer, M. D. Lewis G.

Lefer, Lewis G.

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.

Where Did Mommy's Superpowers Go?

Gershman, Jenifer

Parenting & Relationships

Martin has shut himself off from life. Too many people he loved have left him: his wife, his mother, his father, his best friend. Once a fearless adventurer and world traveler, he now works in a mind-numbing federal job, raising his two children on his own. A severe accident serves as a wake up call. To calm his young children, he creates a story of a distant land stirring from somewhere deep within him. His next door neighbor, Jane, joins in the ritual, slowly becoming a part of their family. As Martin's own story unfolds, the tale he tells his children mirrors a new energy, a new life and a new future. "Quarterfinalist, Amazon Breakthrough Novel Competition" “This is an exquisite piece of writing with a unique style rich in natural eloquence and aplomb. It is intense and provocative, probing and compelling. I appreciated in particular the fluidity of the narrative, the depth in characterizations and the nuance and authenticity of the dialogue.” —ABNA Expert Reviewer

The Storymaker

Katzman, Jeff

Contemporary

The Emperor's New Throne is a subtle, moral tale about an incident that changes not only the king's physical abilities, but also his mental outlook and that of his kingdom. The story helps all children and families alike to understand that those being labeled as "special needs" or "handicapped" are just as capable and whole as everyone else in their own way, and that every one of us has a special talent.

The Emperor's New Throne (Whole Story Children's Book)

Broomall, Julia

Have you ever been afraid to try a new food? Wilbur, The Zucchini-Eating Dragon is afraid to eat anything but zucchini . . . until one day; his favorite farm stand runs out! Will Wilbur have to go without his dinner, or will he learn to try something delicious and unknown, and discover a whole new world of food? Join Wilbur on his journey as he learns how trying something different can be exciting, and tasty.

Wilbur the Zucchini-Eating Dragon

St John, Justine

Animals

Try turning the clock back two generations in time and experience the sweltering summer of fourteen-year-old Dalan Dawson—the new kid in town—as he meets the new neighborhood kids in the dusty, small, cotton-farming town of Coolidge, Arizona. His boring summer turns very interesting when Dalan first lays eyes on the brown-eyed, dark-haired Marie Palermo. She is special from his first shy glimpse of the sassy, rich, and very smart girl, and leads him into an excitement-filled world of ancient intrigue. From the action of the neighborhood kids' street game—kick the can—to the ancient spider web–filled caverns with their long-forgotten treasures, the two teens are caught up in mysteries, muggings, and murders. Who killed the town's high school hero, and who abandoned the three-hundred-year-old Spanish padre and his jewel-encrusted gold cross? Dalan and Marie's story seems too bizarre to be true—or maybe not.

Kick the Can

Dahl MD, Steven

Genre Fiction

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