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To die but once / by Winspear, Jacqueline,1955-author.;
Spring 1940. Maisie Dobbs is asked to investigate the disappearance of a local lad, a young apprentice craftsman working on a 'hush hush' government contract. As Maisie's inquiry reveals a possible link to the London underworld, another mother is worried about a missing son. But this time the boy in question is one beloved by Maisie.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Dobbs, Maisie (Fictitious character); Missing persons; World War, 1939-1945; Women private investigators;

Baking with mi Abuelita / by Mora, Julissa.;
It's Papi's birthday! Which means it's time to get in the kitchen and bake the traditional family cake -- Tres Leches! Together, we'll measure the ingredients and when some of it sticks to the pan, no worries! Abuelita is there to save the day. The family is working together on this special tradition, just like Papi did with Abuelita when he was young!
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Baking; Grandmothers; Hispanic Americans;

Bo and the dragon-pup / by Elliott, Rebecca.;
Rainbow Tinseltail (called Bo) has never actually seen a dragon, but when things start going missing from Sparklegrove School for Unicorns all clues seem to point to a dragon pup called Scorch--but when Scorch does not return to the dragon caves, Bo and her friends become worried that he has gotten lost in the forest and they set out to find their new friend.Appeals to 1st-2nd graders.Reading level Grade 2.LSC
Subjects: Diary fiction.; Unicorns; Dragons; Magic; Friendship;

Sloth wasn't sleepy / by Messner, Kate.; Toro, Valentina.;
A tough day, a bad dream, a scary noise ... these are just a few of the things that can keep kids wide awake and frightened after dark. But Mama Sloth knows the secrets for calming worried minds and getting to sleep--and as she shares them with her daughter, young readers will learn valuable relaxation skills that last a lifetime. Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Sloths; Bedtime; Relaxation; Mother and child;

The wolf at the door : the menace of economic insecurity and how to fight it / by Graetz, Michael J.,author.; Shapiro, Ian,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Americans face real economic hardship but respond with fantastical solutions, from tax-cut magic to the end of capitalism. Michael Graetz and Ian Shapiro focus on what truly worries people: their own insecurity. The authors propose concrete reforms affecting taxes, health care, and wages and share organizing strategies to achieve changes people need"--
Subjects: Economic security;

Sheet pan everything : deliciously simple one-pan recipes / by Larrivée, Ricardo,author.;
In the latest cookbook from Ricardo Larrivee, you will find fuss-free, one-pan recipes the whole family will enjoy. Worried about what to make for dinner after a long busy workday? Take the stress out of cooking with these one-pan recipes! Lacking inspiration for flavourful meals the whole family will enjoy? Let the sheet pan will be the hero of your every meal! Larrivee lives in Montreal, QC.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Roasting (Cooking); One-dish meals.;

Franklin's valentines / by Bourgeois, Paulette.; Clark, Brenda.;
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, it's Valentine's Day and Franklin can't wait to give his friends the cards he has made. But when he gets to school, he discovers that they're missing. Franklin is heartbroken and worried that now his friends won't want to give him any cards. Big hearts prevail and Franklin soon learns that he has very good friends -- and that he can be a good friend, too.
Subjects: Picture books.; Franklin (Fictitious character : Bourgeois); Turtles; Valentine's Day;

First day critter jitters / by John, Jory.; Climo, Liz.;
It s almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can t seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she ll want to hop around instead of sitting still. When they all arrive at their classroom, though, they re in for a surprise: Somebody else is nervous too. It s their teacher, the armadillo!LSC
Subjects: Animals; First day of school; Schools; Teachers;

When your teen has an eating disorder : practical strategies to help your teen recover from anorexia, bulimia & binge eating / by Muhlheim, Lauren,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-164)."If you have a teen with an eating disorder, such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating, you may feel powerless, worried or uncertain about how you can best support them on the road to recovery. Grounded in evidence-based strategies, this book will help give you the confidence you need to help your teen make healthy choices and heal in body and mind."--Back cover.
Subjects: Anorexia nervosa.; Body image in adolescence.; Bulimia.; Compulsive eating.; Eating disorders in adolescence.; Parenting.;

Small things / by Tregonning, Mel,1983-2014.;
"In a wordless graphic picture book, a young boy's struggle with anxiety is represented by swarms of tiny creatures that follow and gnaw away at him. As his schoolwork and social interactions suffer, he feels more alone and out of control. He ultimately begins to overcome his isolation when he opens up to his sister and learns that he is not the only one beset with worries."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Stories without words.; Depression, Mental; Loneliness;

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