A Crazy-Much Love

Submitted by Ellen A. on Thu, 2020-10-01 15:32

Two parents recount the journey of adopting their daughter and the many milestone moments that follow. From the child’s first bath and first time riding a tricycle, all the way to her boarding that big yellow bus, the crazy-much love grows SO MUCH that it spills out the windows and busts down the doors. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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A Crazy-Much Love
A Crazy-Much Love

Joy Jordan-Lake
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Jor)


Two parents recount the journey of adopting their daughter and the many milestone moments that follow. From the child’s first bath and first time riding a tricycle, all the way to her boarding that big yellow bus, the crazy-much love grows SO MUCH that it spills out the windows and busts down the doors. Recommended for ages 3-6.
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What To Do When Your Family Loses Its Home

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:35

Moving is stressful anytime, but when a family is forced to move because they can't afford to pay their mortgage, it's a whole different experience. This book also gives some ideas of what to expect when a family moves in with relatives while they get back on their feet. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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What To Do When Your Family Loses Its Home
What To Do When Your Family Loses Its Home

Rachel Lynette
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 362.7 Lyn)


Moving is stressful anytime, but when a family is forced to move because they can't afford to pay their mortgage, it's a whole different experience. This book also gives some ideas of what to expect when a family moves in with relatives while they get back on their feet. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Homelessness and Families

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:29

This book looks at the problems of homelessness—not only the challenges, but also how families can meet and rise above them. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Homelessness and Families
Homelessness and Families

Hilary W. Poole
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 362.592 Poo)


This book looks at the problems of homelessness—not only the challenges, but also how families can meet and rise above them. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:26

Using illustrations, full-color photographs, and straightforward text, this nonfiction picture book introduces the topics of homelessness and income below the federal poverty threshold to young readers. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty
On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty

Jillian Roberts
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 362.5 Rob)


Using illustrations, full-color photographs, and straightforward text, this nonfiction picture book introduces the topics of homelessness and income below the federal poverty threshold to young readers. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Wolf Hollow

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:23

12-year-old Annabelle must learn to stand up for what's right in the face of a manipulative and violent new bully who targets people Annabelle cares about, including a World War I veteran experiencing homelessness. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Wolf Hollow
Wolf Hollow

Lauren Wolk
(Juvenile Fiction - J Wolk)


12-year-old Annabelle must learn to stand up for what's right in the face of a manipulative and violent new bully who targets people Annabelle cares about, including a World War I veteran experiencing homelessness. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Parked

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:19

Newly experiencing homelessness, Jeanne Ann and Cal form a vital friendship as they both search for stability and community, finding it through love of books, art, and food. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Parked
Parked

Danielle Svetcov
(Juvenile Fiction - J Svetcov)


Newly experiencing homelessness, Jeanne Ann and Cal form a vital friendship as they both search for stability and community, finding it through love of books, art, and food. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Stay

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:09

Piper's life is turned upside down when her family moves into a shelter in a whole new city and she gets labeled as "the homeless girl" at her new school. When a dog's person goes missing from the shelter, Piper knows she has to help. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Stay
Stay

Bobbie Pyron
(Juvenile Fiction - J Pyron)


Piper's life is turned upside down when her family moves into a shelter in a whole new city and she gets labeled as "the homeless girl" at her new school. When a dog's person goes missing from the shelter, Piper knows she has to help. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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No Fixed Address

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 14:18

12-year-old Felix's appearance on a game show reveals that he and his mother have been experiencing homelessness, but also restores some of his faith in others. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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No Fixed Address
No Fixed Address

Susin Nielsen-Fernlund
(Juvenile Fiction - J Nielson)


12-year-old Felix's appearance on a game show reveals that he and his mother have been experiencing homelessness, but also restores some of his faith in others. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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The Exact Location of Home

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 14:14

Zig lives for the world of simple circuits, light bulbs, and motors. Electronics are much more predictable than people—especially his father. When his dad's latest visit is canceled and his mom seems to be hiding something, Zig is convinced that his dad is leaving clues around town and sets out to find him. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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The Exact Location of Home
The Exact Location of Home

Kate Messner
(Juvenile Fiction - J Messner)


Zig lives for the world of simple circuits, light bulbs, and motors. Electronics are much more predictable than people—especially his father. When his dad's latest visit is canceled and his mom seems to be hiding something, Zig is convinced that his dad is leaving clues around town and sets out to find him. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Paper Things

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 14:11

Ari and her brother Gage have been couch surfing, making it hard for Ari to keep up with schoolwork and friendships. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Paper Things
Paper Things

Jennifer Jacobson
(Juvenile Fiction - J Jacobson)


Ari and her brother Gage have been couch surfing, making it hard for Ari to keep up with schoolwork and friendships. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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