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"Every Sunday, Gus's grandfather takes him and his little sister, Willa-Mae, to the beach to search for seashells. It's a tradition they shared with Gus's father before he passed away. As Gus discovers one exquisite shell after another, he marvels at their uniqueness and wonders what treasures his father is finding on the long beaches of heaven. Treasures of the Tide is a lyrical exploration of natural wonder, beauty, and family -- and a reminder...

An illness cursing the land forces seventeen-year-old Vega, the Last Astronomer, to venture across the wilderness to discover the stars message that will save her people. Vega is forbidden by her mother from leaving the safety of the valley: unknown threats await in the wilds beyond. But after her mother dies, and Vega sees the fabled twin stars in the sky, it's an omen she can no longer ignore. Leaving the valley turns out to be much more terrifying...

"Sprite's book offers an introduction to the concept of grief and loss. In this story, Sprite helps the reader learn about different types of goodbyes. Children will learn that all feeling are welcome, and saying goodbye is a natural part of life. This story supports: grief and loss, emotional wellness, emotional acceptance." - back cover

Simple, rhyming text, offers comfort that even though our loved ones are gone, we will reunite with them again on the other side.

Evan and his dog do everything together. They play and read and eat. But mostly you will find them tending to Evan's extraordinary garden, where flowers and other good things flourish and reach for the sky. But friends don't always stay forever, and when Evan loses his, he destroys the place that meant the most to them, and creates something to match his mood. Something ugly and twisted, sad and stubborn, ragged and rough - and he likes it that way....

"Una niña echa de menos a su tata, su abuela, en este conmovedor libro ilustrado"--

"Tucked in bed at a new apartment, a boy and his mother trade favorite memories. Some are idyllic, like a picnic with Dad, but others are more surprising: a fall from a bike into soft piled hay, the smell of an old oil lamp when a rainstorm blew the power out. Now it's just the two of them, and the house where all those memories happened is far away. But maybe someday, this will be a favorite memory, too: happy and sad, an end and a beginning intertwined....

Henry loves talking with Grandpa, but Grandpa has stopped listening. Mom says to just give him time. But Henry wants to talk to Grandpa now. So Henry tries his favorite game--Top Threes. And something amazing happens.