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Meet Bob and Frank! They are two owls who love two things: eating cupcakes and reading about superheroes! When their favorite superhero pays these two special friends an unexpected visit, they are in for an extraordinary night. Join Bob and Frank as they take their love for sweet treats through the sky to bring joy to those who need it on a super adventure with Super D!This book has been written to support and honor Devin Suau, a special boy who was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)—an aggressive form of childhood brain cancer. Although there is no cure for DIPG, Devin’s friends and family are working hard to raise awareness and bring a Super D miracle to children like Devin. All proceeds from this book will go to Devin's fight and DIPG funding.

From author Susie Rich comes a tale of friendship and adventure, told through the story of a great, blue whale and a lost, little duck on the shores of Massachusetts. The whale quickly befriends the duck, and agrees to help him and his family at Martha’s Vineyard. Along the way, the pair encounters all types of friendly folks, both human and aquatic. With adorable illustrations from Randy Jennings, The Whale, the Ocean, the Duck, and the Pond is an endearing New England picture book that highlights the importance of helping others.

“The MECE Muse is a 2018 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Non-Fiction - Business/Finance genre.” Award - Winner in the Business: Careers category of the 2018 International Book AwardsThe MECE Muse is a Bronze Winner of the 2017 Wishing Shelf Independent Book Award and a playbook of how you too can become a great world-class business consultant!Great consultants possess a je ne sais quoi that are equal parts confidence, passion, technical acumen, purpose, and charisma. Great consultants are authentically imperfect; they take life by the reins and forge ahead with certainty no matter how complex a situation is, in an almost effortless way. Great consultants are humble yet make everyone around them step their game up. Great consultants take care of their people. Clients thank good consultants; clients are wowed by great consultants.Management consultant Christie Lindor has quietly been on a mission to be the mentor she wishes she had earlier in her consulting career. With 15+ years of experience working at top management consulting firms, Christie is now sharing secrets of great consultants in this new consulting business book.Christie conducted research by connecting with over 50 top consulting partners across 27 consulting organizations on what makes a great consultant, including thought leadership from 8 out of the top 10 consulting firms in the world.  The MECE Muse is an insider's guide to consulting, providing invaluable insights and practical knowledge including unwritten rules, career strategies, in addition to interviews from top industry consulting leaders who relate their personal experiences and offer unique perspectives on building and maintaining a successful consulting career. What you learn from The MECE Muse, an insider’s guide to great consulting Secrets and stories from 50+ top consulting partners across 27 professional services organizations on how to be a great management consultantA historical primer of profession and skills you need for consulting of the future either working for yourself or working at top management consulting firmsWhy being ambitious and working hard is not enough to succeed in consultingTop ways you can hurt your personal brand without even realizing itHow to become a trusted advisor for your clientsWhy you need a consulting career toolkit and how to build one whether you are in management consulting or an independent consultantHow to create & sustain habits, skills, and experiences to become a great business consultantPurchase The MECE Muse because it is an insider's guide to consulting, providing you with invaluable insights and practical knowledge including unwritten rules and career strategies on building and maintaining a successful consulting career. 

When Tony’s best pal Cleo goes to heaven, the lively boxer dog knows he must find a new friend to make him happy again. But who will be Tony’s buddy? Follow his adventures as Tony meets a llama, an egret, a chihuahua, an alligator and others in his quest for his new best friend! This delightful story, based on true events, is more than a tale of animal friendship. Lonely Tony is also a useful tool for parents and educators to help children cope with experiencing loss and the journey of finding new friends.

Wouldn’t it be great if relationships came easy? What if we all just knew intuitively what to do to make our marriages and committed partnerships the absolute best and deepest that they could be?But the reality is that none of us are pros, and even our best relationships can go deeper. We often use love and sex as measurements for how developed our relationships are, but in reality, the glue between us is being intentional with one another, and learning to use curiosity as a strategic relationship tool.Couples by Intention lets you eavesdrop on a handful of intrepid couples as they engage in twelve intense weeks of group counseling. As you listen to their stories, you’ll learn how to stay interested in your partner in the good times, how to communicate in the stressful seasons, and how to keep your love alive in the normalcy of everyday life.Come join and explore how to make your relationship last for the long haul!

"Each Step I Take" is the poetic story of one girl's journey through bullying. Told from Lila Dooley's teenage point of view, "Each Step I Take" reflects what many teenagers are experiencing in today's world of growing up with social media and extreme feelings of being excluded by peers or classmates. The poetry, divided into themes of darkness and light, sheds light on how bullying is not just physical-it affects young adults psychologically as well. Lila's message of acceptance and hope is something we all can learn from. As she writes in the poem, "Perfect": Perfect is a word to describe ordinary/That's the thing about me/I am not perfect/I am not ordinary/I am extraordinary."The author, Lila Dooley, was just thirteen years old when she wrote "Each Step I Take". Consistently compelling and deftly crafted from beginning to end, it is no exaggeration to observe that "Each Step I Take" is one of those extraordinary works that can be a life altering read. Unreservedly recommended for the personal reading lists of teens and young adults, as well as an invaluable addition to public school and community library collections, "Each Step I Take" is one of those rare works of literature that will linger in the mind and memory long after the book itself has been finished and set back upon the shelf."-Midwest Book Review, August, 2016"Why we LOVE this book Poetry with 5 simple lines and a strong message in each Poems allow you to experience bullying and understand it from the victim's point of view Painful beauty expound from each line Great book for teens, parents and teachers A book you will want to pass along"¿-Mom-Spot.com2017 Dragonfly Awards:School Issues: 1st Place (tie): Each Step I Take by Lila Dooley

Since Sir Walter, the Earl of Karother, is never invited to play in the town band, he assumes that none of his subjects like him. And the townsfolk, never seeing Sir Walter, assume that he doesn’t care about them. Then one day, a horrible noise filters down from the Earl’s castle. And it takes one brave young girl to find out what it is!From the award winning author of the Commander Josh series and Escape into the Mall, Donna LeBlanc explains to young readers the importance of being honest and caring and most importantly, of not making any assumptions! 

Purple Dragonfly Book Awards: 1st Place (tie) for Picture Books 6& Older. Purple Dragonfly Book Awards:Honorable Mention for Picture Books 5 & Younger. On a regular day, in a regular mall, one little green ball gets an extraordinary chance to investigate a world he'd only viewed from his shelf in the toy store. With great wit and humor, Donna LeBlanc, author of the Story Monster Approved and multiple award-winning "Explorations of Commander Josh" series, has our little green hero dodging shopper's feet and discovering all the delights-and daring-of a busy shopping mall. Like many little readers, he soon discovers that there is no place like his home in the toy store."Why We Love This BookTeaches a great lesson about trying new things but also about being safeAdorable character even though it’s a green ball – great facial expressionsFun pictures that enhance the storyGreat book to read-aloud with a single child or a group"—Mom-Spot.com

Story Monster Approved and Purple Dragonfly award-winning author Donna LeBlanc delivers this first installment of the Commander Josh series. "Explorations of Commander Josh, Book 1: In Space," takes readers on a high-flying adventure into the great unknown! Join the lovable Josh, who—with ideas from his favorite travel shows and his mother's laundry basket—uses his brilliant imagination to take off for the stars. In this series, LeBlanc crafts a unique world in which readers can play and explore, with the promise of many more adventures to come! 

Like many young children, Darcie struggles to fit in with the rest of her peers. She doesn't always like to do the things her friends and playmates like to do, and she wishes she could be more like them. Darcie believes being more like her peers will make her happy, until one day, a mysterious voice asks, "Then who's going to be you?" As Darcie searches to answer this question, she learns to love herself, her world, and to do the things that make her happy. Along the way, she makes some charming new friends that invite her and readers into their magical, special world, where being "you" is the only way to be!"Another splendid and amazing book by Christine Sarno-Doyle. We absolutely loved her previous book, "Your Inside Shape." This book delivers what every child needs to hear - it' is ok to be you and be unique. She nails it with by asking, "Who's going to be you if you want to be someone else?" This book bring along characters, like Perry the Porcupine, to help Darcie realize how special she is. A chapter book for the older children that continues to encourage children to be comfortable with who they are."-Mom-Spot.com

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.

"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."A beautifully illustrated book that any child will cherish for a long time. From the opening page, which is a letter to the child receiving the book, to the last this is a book that teaches children about being unique through clever verse and rhyme. The characters are ones that children can easily identify with as well as their unique characteristics. A book to be read aloud by mom, dad, grandparents or older siblings invites further conversation about likes and dislikes and what it means to be yourself. A heart-warming book that will now be on our "gift list" to our favorite friends and children."-Mom-Spot.comTo read the full review, please click this link: Your Inside Shape Review"Your Inside Shape delivers an important message to children about how special we all are. It's a great book and perfect to read with my classes. Older children will enjoy it too. A picture book may be geared toward younger children, but the message in this book is one that children of all ages will benefit from."-Andrea Couvee, Elementary School Teacher, 25 Years