Ladybug plans a party with only two friends in her small house, but as more and more insects show up, she is sure her birthday is ruined.

Ladybugs and Wind Chimes describes Adrienne Abbotts struggle over the death of her twin sister, Arielle. Her guilt for her sisters death has caused her to feel terrible anxiety. In wanting to escape her emotional roller coaster, she decides to take her life. However, at the moment shes about to commit suicide, Adrienne chooses to live and receives help from her parents, grandparents, and her therapist. Adriennes two best friends, Gina and Ana, also stand by her and support her through her struggle. The book describes how Adrienne copes with bullying after her classmates learn that she wanted to kill herself. Ladybugs and Wind Chimes is a self-help book for young teens, and what makes this book special is that Adrienne reaches out to the Lord to help her work through her guilt, writing letters to God in her journal as a way of staying connected to Him.

The first hardcover picture book in the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series, which encourages independence and creative play, and celebrates imagination for every preschool child! When Lulu puts on her ladybug costume, she becomes Ladybug Girl, a superhero who uses her imagination to have adventures right in her own backyard. Her dog, Bingo the basset hound, is always by her side and the two prove that they are not too little to explore nature, build forts, and make their own big fun. For fans of Fancy Nancy and Toot and Puddle, the Ladybug Girl series honors individuality, creativity, and a love of the outdoors!

This simple, true little story was written with love and care for a very special Granddaughter. It was never meant for any purpose other than a birthday gift for her tenth birthday. Friends and family found the stories and quotes to be adorable and encouraged the author to have it printed so that others may enjoy it.. For the ten years prior to writing this book the author kept a journal of special events that took place and things that were shared with her Granddaughter. It is with prayer and pleasure that the author invites you to read and enjoy her Granddaughter.

This hardcover picture book in the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series explores themes of making friends, compromise, and imaginative play at that favorite preschool place—the playground. Lulu and her dog Bingo meet up with Sam on the playground and want to play together. Sam likes the sandbox but Lulu thinks the monkey bars are better. They just can’t agree…until Lulu asks, “Have you ever played Ladybug Girl?” Quickly, Sam becomes the brave Bumblebee Boy, and he and Lulu, a.k.a Ladybug Girl, are superheroes who save the playground from scary monsters and mean robots. New friends want to join their game too, and soon the Bug Squad is formed with Ladybug Girl, Bumblebee Boy, Dragonfly Girl, and Butterfly Girl using their imaginations to keep the playground safe. For fans of Toot and Puddle and The Amazing Adventures of Bumblebee Boy, the Ladybug Girl series honors friendship, cooperation, and a love of the outdoors!

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An English/Spanish bilingual edition of Nancy Tillman's heartwarming debut picture book for readers of all ages, On the Night You Were Born / La Noche En Que Tu Naciste. On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered. "Life will never be the same." On the night you were born, the whole world came alive with thanksgiving. The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced. On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world. Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years.