When olivia's grandpa passes away, she's sad, scared, andconfused. What if someone else she loves dies? With the support ofher family, teacher, and best friends, olivia finds a way to workthrough her feelings and keep happy memories of her grandpa in herheart forever.

In 1970, Stephen King embarked on what would become the crowning achievement in his literary career-the Dark Tower. The seven-volume series, written and published over a period of 30 years, was inspired by Robert Browning's poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," as well as J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone. With the full cooperation of Stephen King himself, The Road to the Dark Tower examines the epic journey of the author to complete a story that threatened to overwhelm him. In this indispensable companion, Bev Vincent presents a book-by-book analysis of each volume in the series, tracing the Dark Tower's connections to King's other novels including The Stand, Insomnia, and Hearts in Atlantis, and offering insights from the author about the creative process involved in crafting his lifelong work-a work that has consumed not only Stephen King, but his legion of devoted readers. This is essential reading for any Dark Tower-or Stephen King-fan. Autho

A crowded store, a distracted parent, and a bored child whowanders off: that's what happens when Ashley and her mom goshopping. Suddenly, Ashley realizes she's all alone-but a friendlysecurity guard soon reunites mother and daughter. Children willlearn what to do if they are lost and simple rules to follow tostay safe, while parents get hints on warning their children about“stranger danger.”

A bear cub describes situations that make her jealous: when someone has something she wants, when someone is good at something she wants to be good at, and when someone else gets all the attention.

Anger is a scary emotion for young children, their parents, and caregivers. As this little bunny experiences the things that make her angry, she also learns ways to deal with her anger--ways that won't hurt others.

Molly likes her new school-except for one thing: everyoneelse has lots of friends. That makes her feel sad and left out. Butwith the help of her mother and two very special pals, Molly learnsthat it's not the number of acquaintances that count, but how closeyour friendships are.

Two stories in one! Going to the doctor or dentist for thefirst time can be scary to a child-but this book offers comfort andreassurance by gently explaining exactly what will happen in bothsituations. First, children follow Jacob as a nurse gives him aninjection, and then they hear about Sophie's experience visitingthe dentist for her first checkup. It's the perfect pre-appointmentbook.

A book that celebrates the joys of bedtime!There are so manythings to love at bedtime: playing, reading, talking, and dreaming!THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BEDTIME is a board book that celebrates thejoys of the bedtime process. From taking a bath to brushing teethto putting on pajamas to reading books in bed, follow one happylittle bunny through an adorably illustrated, classic bedtimeroutine that puts the "sweet" in "sweet dreams."

There are so many things to love about friends.Sharingideas, interests, feelings and fun times - and learning how to be agood friend.'The Things I Love' series celebrates the everydaysituations that form the basis of our children's experiences.Spending time with your children, giving them love and care, helpsthem tocelebrate who they are, building resilience and self-esteem.In Notes for Parents and Caregivers at the back of the book, somehelpful insights are shared.

Young children often experience anxiety when they are separated from their mothers or fathers. This newest title in “The Way I Feel” series features a young guinea pig who expresses her distress when her mother and father go away. “Missing you is a heavy, achy feeling. I don?t like missing you. I want you right now ” Eventually the little guinea pig realizes that sometimes she and her parents can?t be together. When that happens she knows that others can help. “They can snuggle with me or we can play. It helps me to be warm and close to someone. They remind me that you?ll be back.”

Matthew dreads school, all because of two big bullies. Hetries to handle the problem on his own, but things just getworse-until he, his mother, and his teacher work together to makethings right. Kids in the same situation as Matthew will findcomfort in knowing they can turn to adults for help, and parentsand teachers will acquire valuable strategies for stoppingbullies.

What a big day: Emily's going to school for the firsttime-and she's a little nervous. Soon, though, Emily meetsnew friends, and learns that school can be fun. Children will seeexactly what to expect on their first day, and parents will findout how to prepare their child for this important transition.