Books with author Barbara S. Cain

Silver Medal Winner, 2013 Mom's Choice AwardsEzra looks like any other sixth grader with faded jeans, turned around cap and a mess of chestnut curls. You see, my brother is like any other eleven-year-old except when he isn't.Autism, The Invisible Cord follows 14-year-old Jenny as she describes her day-to-day life with her younger autistic brother, Ezra. Ezra can be both her best friend as well as her biggest obstacle to living a normal life, and Jenny often finds herself stuck worrying about her younger brother. Through taking care of Ezra and a very special school project, Jenny ends up learning about her own character and strengths, and a way to shine despite everything else.

A quilt in one weekend? Yes! Maximize your quilting time with modern projects you can assemble in a weekend! Graphic patchwork blocks are scaled to dynamic proportions with quick-to-cut, easy-to-sew pattern pieces. All 10 big-block quilt designs can be customized in 2 sizes and 6 colorways, for 120 creative possibilities. Each design includes a coordinating pieced back. Projects are ideal for beginners.

Sure, everyone at school knows about Ezra. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out. But I don't talk about him to anyone but Zoe…I rarely talk about him even to her. She doesn't ask and I don't tell. If I were to bare my soul about Ez, I'd worry she might turn against him or think less of me or say something about him I couldn't forgive. So I stay silent. Meet Jenny — a teen who confides in her diary about what it is like to live with Ezra, her younger brother with autism, and her life with the most "wacky, exasperating, infuriating, amazing younger brother!" If living with Ezra weren't hard enough, Jenny must deal with school bullies, rude classmates, and fragile friendships. But with the promise of a summer writing program and an Ezra-inspired project, Jenny finds the courage to be more than just "Ezra's sister, protector, defender, and his best and only friend," and loosens the invisible cord just enough to follow her own dreams. Includes a Note to Readers.

A quilt in one weekend! Indulge in your favorite hobby when you piece graphic, bold blocks. Well-known blogger Barbara Cain invites you make simple patchwork scaled to dynamic proportions, so pattern pieces are quicker to cut and easier to sew. Each of the 10 beginner-friendly, big-block quilt designs features 2 sizes and 6 colorways for 120 striking possibilities! Use elements from the quilt top to make a coordinating pieced quilt back. Maximize your time when you make and gift these modern quilts, which can be assembled in a weekend.

Silver Medal, Mom's Choice Awards for Young Adult Body, Mind and SpiritSure, everyone at school knows about Ezra. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out. But I don't talk about him to anyone but Zoe…I rarely talk about him even to her. She doesn't ask and I don't tell. If I were to bare my soul about Ez, I'd worry she might turn against him or think less of me or say something about him I couldn't forgive. So I stay silent.Meet Jenny — a teen who confides in her diary about what it is like to live with Ezra, her younger brother with autism, and her life with the most "wacky, exasperating, infuriating, amazing younger brother!"If living with Ezra weren't hard enough, Jenny must deal with school bullies, rude classmates, and fragile friendships. But with the promise of a summer writing program and an Ezra-inspired project, Jenny finds the courage to be more than just "Ezra's sister, protector, defender, and his best and only friend," and loosens the invisible cord just enough to follow her own dreams. Includes a Note to Readers.

In a small New England town, an eleven-year-old girl and her two younger siblings have had to move yet again to a new house, to a new school, and to more questions by strangers. Kate Colton hopes this move will be different for her mom, her brother and her sister, and of course, for herself. Now, they’ll be living closer to aunts and uncles, which Mom thinks is a good thing. But Kate soon learns that moms don’t always get it right, especially when dealing with an alcoholic father in the family. Will the new move be a permanent one for Kate and her family? Will Kate’s father be able to change, or will he continue to embarrass Kate and make her feel ashamed? Will Kate be strong enough to perform at her new school as the lead in her school play or will her father’s alcoholism ruin that for her too? In Kate’s Secret, readers not only learn what it means to live in an alcoholic family but will also benefit from the questions and resources provided at the end of the book.

When a sassy, ten-year-old girl decides to get a summer job at the local animal attraction for money to enter a writing contest, she must first convince her demanding mother and then deal with the new girl who arrives in town and enters the contest. But will Abby’s friend Eddie get her into trouble with his outrageous dares? Will Abby convince Mr. Cournoyer that she won’t climb over the alligator wall? Will Abby win the contest trip and her mother’s approval? What kind of a job could a ten-year-old get anyway? In Abby’s Attraction, readers will not only learn what happens to a feisty tomboy but also about the history of one of Florida’s favorite state parks. In the 1960s, the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park was known as the Homosassa Springs Attraction. This popular attraction in Florida had huge alligators leaping out of the water for marshmallows, chattering spider monkeys entertaining visitors along Pepper Creek, and a delightful baby hippopotamus named Lu

When a sassy, ten-year-old girl decides to get a summer job at the local animal attraction for money to enter a writing contest, she must first convince her demanding mother and then deal with the new girl who arrives in town and enters the contest. But will Abby’s friend Eddie get her into trouble with his outrageous dares? Will Abby convince Mr. Cournoyer that she won’t climb over the alligator wall? Will Abby win the contest trip and her mother’s approval? What kind of a job could a ten-year-old get anyway? In Abby’s Attraction, readers will not only learn what happens to a feisty tomboy but also about the history of one of Florida’s favorite state parks. In the 1960s, the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park was known as the Homosassa Springs Attraction. This popular attraction in Florida had huge alligators leaping out of the water for marshmallows, chattering spider monkeys entertaining visitors along Pepper Creek, and a delightful baby hippopotamus named Lu.

In a small New England town, an eleven-year-old girl and her two younger siblings have had to move yet again to a new house, to a new school, and to more questions by strangers. Kate Colton hopes this move will be different for her mom, her brother and her sister, and of course, for herself. Now, they’ll be living closer to aunts and uncles, which Mom thinks is a good thing. But Kate soon learns that moms don’t always get it right, especially when dealing with an alcoholic father in the family. Will the new move be a permanent one for Kate and her family? Will Kate’s father be able to change, or will he continue to embarrass Kate and make her feel ashamed? Will Kate be strong enough to perform at her new school as the lead in her school play or will her father’s alcoholism ruin that for her too? In Kate’s Secret, readers not only learn what it means to live in an alcoholic family but will also benefit from the questions and resources provided at the end of the book.