Books with title Home, Sweet Home ..

When Allegra Mitchells came home, she was expecting a warm reception and a few guilt trips. What she wasn’t expecting was that her only relative was dead and that she would be accused of the murder. Allegra Mitchells, a self-proclaimed free spirit and struggling writer, has spent most of her life traveling. The only time she felt at home was when she spent her childhood summers with her grumpy Great-Aunt Dorothy. Now, years later, she decides to surprise her estranged relative with an impromptu visit, only to find that her great-aunt has been poisoned and the police are looking for her. Nobody wants to have a murderer in their midst. After all, isn’t it suspicious that the police declared a murder when Allegra came to town? To clear her name, Allegra must rekindle old friendships and fight the urge to run away again. Added to that, she must deal with an old enemy who would love to see her in jail. Llewes Cove may be the friendliest town in America, but it has more secrets than smiles. Can she find out what really happened to Grumpy Dot? Or will she have to leave the only place she ever felt at home?When Allegra Mitchells came home, she was expecting a warm reception and a few guilt trips. What she wasn’t expecting was that her only relative was dead and that she would be accused of the murder. Allegra Mitchells, a self-proclaimed free spirit and struggling writer, has spent most of her life traveling. The only time she felt at home was when she spent her childhood summers with her grumpy Great-Aunt Dorothy. Now, years later, she decides to surprise her estranged relative with an impromptu visit, only to find that her great-aunt has been poisoned and the police are looking for her. Nobody wants to have a murderer in their midst. After all, isn’t it suspicious that the police declared a murder when Allegra came to town? To clear her name, Allegra must rekindle old friendships and fight the urge to run away again. Added to that, she must deal with an old enemy who would love to see her in jail. Llewes Cove may be the friendliest town in America, but it has more secrets than smiles. Can she find out what really happened to Grumpy Dot? Or will she have to leave the only place she ever felt at home?First Volume of the Allegra Mitchells Mystery Series. Approximately 52,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger).

Ruby the ladybug needs to find a new home, but where will she live? Her friends try to help, but busy beehives and sticky spider webs don't seem to suit her. Then she finds her perfect home--a spotted toadstool! Children will love this vibrantly illustrated pop-up, featuring lovable characters, engaging rhymes, and the sparkling surprise at the end.

Busy bees and stately trees. Tiny snails and great white whales. All creatures large and small share the same majestic home -- our beloved Earth.Envoking a heartwarming sense of family and belonging, Jean Marzollo's serene, lyrical tribute, accompanied by Ashly Wolff's lush illustrations, celebrates the natural world with graceful simplicity.From the tiniest worker ant to the giant whales deep in the ocean, everything on Earth has a place to call home. Jean Marzollo’s beautiful poem celebrates the universal love of family and belonging, with a graceful simplicity. Lushly detailed, vibrant oil paintings by Ashley Wolff make the familiar places—deep water streams, sweet clover fields, cozy homes—sparkle with newness, inviting a fresh, wondrous look at the world around us. An Alternate Selection of the Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club

These large format pop-up books feature the BeetleBugz - a cast of friendly bright bugs! Bill Bolton's computer generated art in combination with big and bold popups, really bring the little creatures jumping off the page. Join Zed who's looking for a friend to play with in Buzz Off. I'm Busy. Follow Pip the caterpillar's efforts to find out what he'll be like when he's older in When I'm Big and then join Ruby the ladybird as she looks for a new home in Home Sweet Home.

This exciting pioneering story, based on actual events, introduces readers to a fascinating chapter in American history, when FDR set up a New Deal colony in Alaska to give loans and land to families struggling during the Great Depression. Terpsichore can’t wait to follow in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s footsteps . . . now she just has to convince her mom. It’s 1934, and times are tough for their family. To make a fresh start, Terpsichore’s father signs up for President Roosevelt’s Palmer Colony project, uprooting them from Wisconsin to become pioneers in Alaska. Their new home is a bit of a shock—it’s a town still under construction in the middle of the wilderness, where the residents live in tents and share a community outhouse. But Terpsichore’s not about to let first impressions get in the way of this grand adventure. Tackling its many unique challenges with her can-do attitude, she starts making things happen to make Alaska seem more like home. Soon, she and her family are able to start settling in and enjoying their new surroundings—everyone except her mother, that is. So, in order to stay, Terpsichore hatches a plan to convince her that it’s a wonderful—and civilized—place to live . . . a plan that’s going to take all the love, energy, and Farmer Boy expertise Terpsichore can muster.

Welcome to Sweethome, a town owned by the cruel Thacker family. The second Matt Banister Western exposes town corruption to religious persecution. From the world of professional boxing to the farthest northern logging camps and the human suffering and tragedies in between.Sweethome is written to answer the age-old question: Can any good come out of tragedy? There is hope for those who believe.

Every home has its secrets…For Nora, the truth starts to be revealed on Halloween night.It’s been a bad few months for Nora Wilson. There was a huge fire in her family’s apartment this summer, and her parents have been acting superweird ever since. They won’t let her or her brother out of the apartment anymore, not even to go to school. So when Nora’s parents say she can go trick-or-treating on Halloween, Nora is thrilled. And she’s even more thrilled to make a new friend, Caitlin, who just moved into the apartment building. Caitlin knows nothing about what happened to Nora’s family, but she does seem to know a lot about the ghosts that are rumored to haunt the building. As she shares these ghost stories with Nora, Nora can’t help but be chilled by them. Are they hitting just a little too close to home? This spooky story is rated a Level 4 on the Creep-o-Meter.

"If Laura Ingalls Wilder had lived in Alaska, she might have written this novel . . ."--Kirkus Reviews It's 1934, and times are tough for Trip's family after the mill in their small Wisconsin town closes, leaving her father unemployed. Determined to provide for his family, he moves them all to Alaska to become pioneers as part of President Roosevelt's Palmer Colony project. Trip and her family are settling in, except her mom, who balks at the lack of civilization. But Trip feels like she's following in Laura Ingalls Wilder's footsteps, and she hatches a plan to raise enough money for a piano to convince her musical mother that Alaska is a wonderful and cultured home. Her sights set on the cash prize at the upcoming Palmer Colony Fair, but can Trip grow the largest pumpkin possible--using all the love, energy, and Farmer Boy expertise she can muster?

Home sweet homeAre you looking for a children's book that is highly entertaining and will encourage your child to communicate confidently and logically? Did you know that good thing can happen out of the most unlikely of situations? Meet the BloomsMeet Timothy Bloom. He is eight years old, full of curiosity, constantly thinking and always asking questions.Meet Timothy’s mother, Mrs Bloom, she does her best to answer Timothy’s questions and help him navigate through the mysteries and challenges of life.Meet Timothy’s dad, Mr Bloom, he does his best to help and guide Timothy just as Timothy’s mother does, but in his own special way.Timothy questions why different people have different types of homes. Timothy’s mum helps him to understand that there are different types of homes because people have different ideas about what makes a comfortable and appropriate home. Timothy’s mum uses the example of animals having different needs for different nests. Timothy then realises that as long as your home has your family in it and they take care of you, it is all right for you.Follow the adventures of Timothy. This is an excellent read for early and beginning readers. Each story contains an important moral and lesson. With cute and bright illustrations for younger readers, questions and fun ideas.These stories are great for quick bedtime stories and to be read aloud with friends and family!•Excellent for encouraging early and beginning readers•Great for reading aloud with friends and family•Fun short stories that are great for a quick bedtime storyThis book is particularly great for travelling, waiting rooms, and being read aloud at home.Activities included encouraging your child to think and make choices.Puzzles and questions to encourage and help you to support your child.Suggestions and tips section to prompt discussions and help to stimulate your child's thinking, learning and educational development.

Every home has its secrets…For Nora, the truth starts to be revealed on Halloween night.It’s been a bad few months for Nora Wilson. There was a huge fire in her family’s apartment this summer, and her parents have been acting superweird ever since. They won’t let her or her brother out of the apartment anymore, not even to go to school. So when Nora’s parents say she can go trick-or-treating on Halloween, Nora is thrilled. And she’s even more thrilled to make a new friend, Caitlin, who just moved into the apartment building. Caitlin knows nothing about what happened to Nora’s family, but she does seem to know a lot about the ghosts that are rumored to haunt the building. As she shares these ghost stories with Nora, Nora can’t help but be chilled by them. Are they hitting just a little too close to home? This spooky story is rated a Level 4 on the Creep-o-Meter.