Books with title ALWAYS MAD

One little elephant discovers that a parent’s love is unconditional.Sometimes you’re happy. Sometimes you’re sad. Sometimes you’re good. Sometimes you’re bad. But there is always love between parent and child, which is the uplifting message in an exquisite new title from Emma Dodd. Featuring rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations of an elephant family, this padded board book makes a great addition to any nursery bookshelf.

Ella's life is forever changed when her mother tells her that her father just passed away. From there on, Ella faces the challenge of coping with the loss of her dad as she grows and faces new experiences. Just when all hope escapes her, a bright red cardinal swoops down from the treetops and gives her powerful words of advice.Prepare to be inspired by the color and beauty that can be found in the darkest of circumstances, and Always remember that there is still hope.

LOVE ISN'T WORTH THE HEARTACHE IT CAUSES, according to eleven-year-old Brian Blane. He's been in a bad mood since his guinea pig died, and he doesn’t want any more pets. But when a couple of houses in his neighborhood are burglarized Brian’s divorced parents, who live in the same house, adopt Gertie, a huggable Beagle mix. Brian is determined not to love her, but he can’t help it. When Gertie gets seriously injured trying to prevent another late night burglary, Brian decides to stop loving her and everyone else in his life. His parents can stay divorced, Gertie can go back to the shelter, and he has no problem telling the police that he recognized the burglar on the night his dog was attacked. Watch out, everybody. Brian Blane is mad, and he intends to stay that way.

LOVE ISN'T WORTH THE HEARTACHE IT CAUSES, according to eleven-year-old Brian Blane. He's been in a bad mood since his guinea pig died, and he doesn’t want any more pets. But when a couple of houses in his neighborhood are burglarized Brian’s divorced parents, who live in the same house, adopt Gertie, a huggable Beagle mix. Brian is determined not to love her, but he can’t help it. When Gertie gets seriously injured trying to prevent another late night burglary, Brian decides to stop loving her and everyone else in his life. His parents can stay divorced, Gertie can go back to the shelter, and he has no problem telling the police that he recognized the burglar on the night his dog was attacked. Watch out, everybody. Brian Blane is mad, and he intends to stay that way.

How deep is the bond between a child and a beloved pet? And how far will a pet go to protect his dear friend? To the ends of the earth . . . always. Alison McGhee, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Someday, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, gives voice to the love that knows no bounds in this gentle and poignant picture book about friendship, loyalty, and most of all, love.

By the summer, Tatiana “Nicky” Roman must learn to trust Xander Day if she’s ever going to discover the origin of her violent hallucinations. But centuries of being repeatedly murdered by him on July 17th are a little hard to forgive.Over four hundred years ago, Xander thought the holy man’s prophetic words were as crazy as his eyes—that Alexander and Tatiana were destined to be together forever. But Xander misunderstood the mystic. He knew now forever meant forever taking the other’s life. If they never break the bloody curse holding them prisoners of fate, there will be only one outcome: death.

Born to a prestigious political family, Avery Adams plays as hard as he works. The gorgeous, charismatic attorney is used to getting what he wants, even the frequent one-night stands that earn him his well-deserved playboy reputation. When some of the most prominent men in politics suggest he run for senate, Avery decides the time has come to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps. With a strategy in place and the campaign wheels rolling, Avery is ready to jump on the legislative fast track, full steam ahead. But no amount of planning prepares him for the handsome, uptight restaurateur who might derail his political future. Easy isn’t even in the top thousand words to describe Kane Dalton’s life after his father, a devout Southern Baptist minister, kicks him out of the family home for questioning his sexual orientation. Despite all the rotten tomatoes life throws his way, Kane makes something of himself. Between owning a thriving upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and managing his long-term boyfriend, his plate is full. He struggles to get past the teachings of his childhood to fully accept his sexuality and rid himself of the doubts brought on by his religious upbringing. The last thing he needs is the yummy, sophisticated, blond-haired distraction sitting at table thirty-four.