Resultaten voor 'vern'

1. Olugbemisola , Rhuday-Perkovich
2. Audrey , Vernick

Two Naomis

A realistic contemporary story of two girls whose divorced parents begin to date-perfect for fans of Lisa Graff, Sara Pennypacker, and Rita Williams-Garcia. "A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship." (Kirkus starred review) Other than their first names, Naomi Marie and Naomi Edith are sure they have nothing in common, and they wouldn't mind keeping it that way. Naomi Marie starts clubs at the library and adores being a big sister. Naomi Edith loves quiet Saturdays and hanging with her best friend in her backyard. And while Naomi Marie's father lives a few blocks away, Naomi Edith wonders how she's supposed to get through each day a whole country apart from her mother. When Naomi Marie's mom and Naomi Edith's dad get serious about dating, each girl tries to cling to the life she knows and loves. Then their parents push them into attending a class together, where they might just have to find a way to work with each other-and maybe even join forces to find new ways to define family. They share a first name, but can they learn to share a family? An Unlikely Friendship: Naomi Marie is a bubbly club-starter, and Naomi Edith is a quiet backyard-hanger. They’re sure they have nothing in common, until their parents start dating.A New Blended Family: When their single parents get serious, the two Naomis are pushed into taking a class together, forcing them to navigate what their new family could look like.Finding Your Place: Naomi Edith’s mom lives across the country, while Naomi Marie’s dad is just down the street. Both girls struggle to hold on to the lives they love as everything begins to change.Realistic and Relatable: A heartfelt contemporary novel perfect for readers ages 8-12 and fans of authors like Rita Williams-Garcia and Sara Pennypacker.

1. Olugbemisola , Rhuday-Perkovich
2. Audrey , Vernick

Two Naomis

A realistic contemporary story of two girls whose divorced parents begin to date?perfect for fans of Lisa Graff, Sara Pennypacker, and Rita Williams-Garcia. ?A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship.? (Kirkus starred review) Other than their first names, Naomi Marie and Naomi Edith are sure they have nothing in common, and they wouldn't mind keeping it that way. Naomi Marie starts clubs at the library and adores being a big sister. Naomi Edith loves quiet Saturdays and hanging with her best friend in her backyard. And while Naomi Marie's father lives a few blocks away, Naomi Edith wonders how she's supposed to get through each day a whole country apart from her mother. When Naomi Marie's mom and Naomi Edith's dad get serious about dating, each girl tries to cling to the life she knows and loves. Then their parents push them into attending a class together, where they might just have to find a way to work with each other?and maybe even join forces to find new ways to define family.

1. Audrey , Vernick

Water Balloon

Marley’s life is as precarious as an overfull water balloon—one false move and everything will burst. Her best friends are pulling away from her, and her parents, newly separated, have decided she should spend the summer with her dad in his new house, with a job she didn’t ask for and certainly doesn’t want. On the upside is a cute boy who loves dogs as much as Marley does . . . but young love has lots of opportunity for humiliation and misinterpreted signals. Luckily Marley is a girl who trusts her instincts and knows the truth when she sees it, making her an immensely appealing character and her story funny, heartfelt, and emotionally true. With her friendships, family, and first crush all hanging in the balance, can one summer change everything? Changing Friendships: Marley’s two best friends are suddenly more interested in drama camp and new people, leaving her to navigate the summer feeling utterly alone.A Complicated Family: Forced to live in her dad’s new house after her parents separate, Marley feels like her entire world is about to pop.A Sweet Summer Romance: The one bright spot is Jack, the cute boy next door who loves dogs as much as she does. But is it just a first crush or something more?The Worst Summer Job: Instead of having fun, Marley is stuck babysitting five-year-old twin girls who might be more than she can handle.

1. Audrey , Vernick

Brothers at Bat

1. Audrey , Vernick

She Loved Baseball

Effa always loved baseball. As a young woman, she would go to Yankee Stadium just to see Babe Ruth’s mighty swing. But she never dreamed she would someday own a baseball team. Or be the first—and only—woman ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From her childhood in Philadelphia to her groundbreaking role as business manager and owner of the Newark Eagles, Effa Manley always fought for what was right. And she always swung for the fences. From author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Don Tate comes the remarkable story of an all-star of a woman.

1. Audrey , Vernick

Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?

Your buffalo is growing up. He plays with friends. He shares his toys. He's smart! But is he ready for kindergarten? (And is kindergarten ready for him?) Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? is a hilarious look at first-day-of-school jitters from author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Daniel Jennewein.