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Comedian Jamie Grimm, accompanied by Uncle Frank, New Aunt Flora, and friends, circles the globe as host of regional competitions, then competes, himself, in the Planet's Funniest Kid Worldwide contest.--Provided by Publisher.

Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place - he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as their ghostly teachings - such as the ability to Fade so mere mortals cannot see him. Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead? And then there...

"A not-to-be-missed, inspirational book about courage, heart, and the necessity of caring for others."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. The narrative starts in 1938 and follows the children as they journey to foster families in...

"With four geese, three mice, and a very grumpy bear all crowded into one den, Bruce is ready for a new home"--

Louna's years working at her mother's wedding planning business--as well as the tragic end of her first love--have shaped her cynical views on romance, but the arrival of serial-dater Ambrose may start to change Louna's mind and give her a second chance at love.

When a new principal threatens to close the school library, Jamie Grimm tries to save the day by teaching a comedy class for his fellow students.

"Nine-year-old Sumac Lottery considers it her job to make sure none of the Lottery celebrations are forgotten, especially now at Christmas time, and in her large, gay, and multiethnic family there are a lot of occasions for celebration in the house they all call Camelottery--but when a terrible ice storm hits Toronto, one of her dads, and her favorite brother cannot make it home from India, and it becomes increasingly difficult to hang on to the holiday...

Matilda's Project is a bright, moving, and inspiring book about family diversity, as seen through the eyes of children. Matilda's Project began as a community theatre production in January 2012. It was written, directed, and performed by qualified teachers to educate and empower children. The production, although small scale, received sponsorship, excellent reviews and a reasonable amount of media attention. In the lead up to the production, much...

ATENCIÓN: Para aquellos que se consideran "lectores fieles" una pequeña advertencia: por favor no lean este especial de Navidad sin haber leído antes el libro "En el último volumen". Por el simple hecho de que los pequeños detalles no serán absorbidos como se esperaba, y también para una mejor percepción de los acontecimientos, ya que este pequeño relato ocurre después del "capítulo final" y mucho antes del "epílogo".

Monogamy is for some, but it isn't for everyone. This memoir offers an unconventional approach to healing Black love through non-monogamous unions such as swinging, polyamory, and open relationships. This book offers readers a very tantalizing and seductive peak into non-monogamous culture, while offering suggestions on how to enter this Lifestyle. Join the author on her journey as she discovers her sexuality through her intimate experiences in the...