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2020.
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English
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"Mike Birbiglia never wanted to be a father. In fact, there are seven very specific reasons he never wanted a kid, including his aversion to sticky surfaces and his less-than-ideal genes: he's had Lyme Disease, a bladder tumor, diabetes, and dangerous sleepwalking, to name a few. Not to mention the fact that Mike generally doesn't think people (including himself) are really all that great. Then Mike's wife, poet Jen Hope Stein, becomes infected with...
3) Carry me!
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Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Three poems celebrate the relationship between parents and children.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
With the same brilliant wit and hilarious realism that made Love Poems for Married People such a hit, John Kenney is back with a brand new collection of poems, this time taking on the greatest "joy" in life: children. Kenney covers it all, from newborns, toddlers, and sleep deprivation, to the terrible twos, terrible tweens, and terrible teens. A parent's love is unconditional, but sometimes that button can't help but be pushed. Between back to school...
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English
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A poetry anthology in three parts, the first section relates ordeals or simple incidents through narratives based on real or imagined events to make a point about life experiences. In the second, many of the concepts that aid individuals, when contending with struggles and developing means for survivals are, explored. In the third section, one poem narrates the journey of one immigrant American group: African Americans. The first two sections are...
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English
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On this refreshing read of “A Mother's Love,” you will hear heartfelt letters, poems, and quotes, that reflect the love of a mother and child.
It is a treasure to have this insightful book on every family, bookshelf as it, is a handy companion to promote and create a healthy bond between a mother and her children.
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English
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The world seen from two set of eyes is enthralling, especially when those eyes belong to two people who share the same genes but different lives. For example, Mel Martin's view of Alaska in the 1960s and 1970s is certainly different from Elizabeth Martin's Alaska of this century. Besides, a father and daughter can look at the same thing and see two different universes. The book stretches from the past to the future, from Alaska to Russia, and from...
12) Me and my mama
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English
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In rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love their mom.
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