Ava is three, and she wants to stay at Grammys house. First, though, she has to convince her dad that Grammy and Papaws house is the best place to be. Dad just doesnt understand how much fun Ava has when shes with her grandparents, but shes quick to tell him all the reasons why Grammys house is a place of happiness, adventure, and care. Staying with Grammy and Papaw is Avas favorite thing to do because theres always something new to try and more love to share. She makes memories with Grammy, and even though she loves being home with Mom or Dad, there is something magical about Grammys house and spending time with her grandparents.

Grammy thought she knew everything to know about love until her beautiful granddaughter came along. On that first day the grandmother promised she would hug her for the rest of her life-and so she did. Hugging her as a baby was a piece of cake, but as the little beauty grew older the Grandmother's hugs became a bit...intrusive. On the soccer field, in school, at the prom and even on her job interviews! But a promise is a promise and the hugs would have to be there. And so they were. But when it was not possible for the Grandmother to be at her side, the hugs would still be there. They'd be hugs of the heart. A funny, heart-warming story for all grandparents to share with their grandchildren, or any adult who wants to assure their little ones that they are always loved-whether you can be with them or not.

When you want to knit something special for a sweet little someone, popular author Doreen L. Marquart (aka Grammy) has the pattern. Featuring attractive, uncomplicated projects--in striking color combinations--this collection is brimming with baby-gift classics. Choose from cute and cuddly baby blankets, layette pieces, hats, booties, mitts, and even a cupcake hat Find more than 20 quick-to-knit projects in sizes from infant to 24 months Create the picture-perfect gift every time

Stripped down to my boxers and undershirt, like a carcass... I laid barefoot face down on the side of the highway. Like a slave my hands were tied behind my back in handcuffs. Blood gushed from my head, my face and knees were scrapped of skin by the tussle I gave to save my last breath. I slowly lost consciousness... Ryan Prophet is a Multi Award-Winning recording Hip-Hop Artist, he takes us into the soul of a legend. In this book; from Grams to Grammys, Prophet, narrates as only he can, the plight of black male in diaspora. The experiences of social injustice, substance abuse and mental health issues that affect minorities and those trapped in abject poverty; Prophet has a message of hope. Having risen to the top of his game, determined never to fail, give up or give in, he holds nothing back. He unveils the blueprint on how to navigate the streets of Urban America to Hollywood, how to dine with the crew in the Projects to hanging out with the Elite and Power Brokers. This book gives us Hope; the name his mother gave him, Ryan Hope; that we all have this Hope; we are born with a purpose. There are no guarantees that life will be easy; Success is not for the faint of heart. From Grams to Grammys is a journey of struggles, challenges and most importantly hope. Ryan Prophet is an American rapper born in Oakland, California. Formerly a member of the rap group Nappy Roots. Their hit Album nominations and Awards; R&B Hip-Hop charts, Billboard 200 Charts. Nominated for MTV Music Video Awards, American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards and Grammy Awards. Ryan is a Board Member of Muhammad Ali Center.

Narrated by a group of friendly mice, an amusing book provides preschoolers with an introduction to manners through helpful demonstrations of when certain words and phrases such as excuse me and please, are used in social situations. This companion book to the popular Time to Pee! by the Caldecott Honoree is a book on manners, narrated by groups of bubbly mice. Includes a free board game and spinner, full color, consumable.

When fifteen-year-old Carmen escapes her burning orphanage in Chicago, she has a choice: allow herself to be rounded up by the Red Cross and sent to a new orphanage or run away and try to realize her dream of becoming a famous model in New York City. She decides to run. Navigating the streets of the Big Apple on her own, Carmen does what she must to survive. With some unexpected assistance, she establishes a new identity for herself and makes plans for her future. Along the way, she meets five important men who change her perspective forever. In the end, she must choose between her first love-the man she gives her virginity to-or a man ten years her senior who helps her transform from an inexperienced teenager to a confident woman. The first of a planned trilogy, this romance novel follows a teenage orphan as she seeks a new life for herself.

Gordon's critically acclaimed and richly entertaining exploration of the birthplace of rock and roll is peopled with Delta bluesmen, manic deejays, matinee cowboys and Elvis.