The school year is winding down, and Nate can’t wait for summer vacation: baseball, beach trips, and…overripe bananas? Yuck! Turns out Nate has a problem with fruit that’s past its prime. And that’s not all that’s bugging him. Kim Cressly is making Chester jealous at Nate’s expense, Artur is challenging him in the Hunny Bursts mascot contest, and his replacement social studies teacher is none other than Coach John. In banana terms, it’s all left Nate feeling a little bruised. Can he make it to summer without slipping up?
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Two criminals, in a mini submarine, plan and successfully steal untold wealth from the residents of Jekyll Island during an impending hurricane on Christmas eve. Forty years later the submarine along with the two crooks, is discovered by three kids while fishing. The discovery of the sub’s contents turns out to be a complex scenario of greed, law and justice. An unusual cast of low-country Georgians are involved in the scheming and eventual conclusion.
Author : Phoebe Fox
Can contact through website
A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing. But after much hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her assistant suggests a long walk, and as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed.
Discover the importance of accepting others and making new friends!
Enlightening and playful, The Three Little Monsters and the Cranky King tells the story of a lonely monster king watches over his land of monsters from a castle high atop a bumpy hill. The little monsters in his kingdom are warned to stay away from him because their parents think he looks too scary. But when three little monsters stray too far from home, they unexpectedly find themselves face-to-face with the king. What they find is a very lonely king, who is really not mean at all.
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Unicorn Parties Are Soooo Exhausting is a hilarious children’s book about a girl’s unicorn come-to-life, who loves the spotlight and is extremely particular. Mr. Twinkle has a long list of special requests and high-maintenance needs. By the end of the book, the girl realizes just how exhausting it is to throw a birthday party for a unicorn. Which begs the question…
Author : James Koenig
There’s a birthday Party on the 10th floor and everyone is invited. The elevator seems to be the best route Up, Up, Up…
Author and or Illustrator : Michael Hale
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Can contact through the website.
The Birth to Five Helpline is a free service open to all families with young children looking for the latest child development information from experts in the field. The Birth to Five Helpline combines sensitive, supportive listening with sound information from professionals who have expertise in early childhood development and parenting/caregiving.
An extension of the Birth to Five Helpline is the Fussy Baby program. This program provides telephone and home visiting support to help families navigate challenges associated with hard-to-soothe infants, excessive crying, sleeping problems and feeding difficulties in the first year of life.
Our bilingual (English/Spanish) early childhood specialists are on duty Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can also leave a voicemail, email us or text the Helpline. Better yet download our Birth to Five Helpline app in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. With one-touch you can call, text, or email our Helpline early childhood specialists.
Reasons to call — Sleep, Health and Nutrition, Safety, Challenging Behaviors, Feeding and Eating, Potty Training, Fussiness/Colic, Child Development and Parenting
When you call the Helpline, you can also access support as needed from Southwest Human Development’s wide range of early childhood development staff, including psychologists, master’s level counselors, registered nurses, disabilities specialists, early literacy specialists and occupational, speech/language and physical therapists. In addition, we can provide counseling and resource/referral information.
Parent Partners Plus offers a network of services to support expecting parents and families with children from birth through three years old. Programs focus on prenatal health and preparing for the new baby, early childhood development, school readiness, parenting, and family well-being. All services are offered at no cost to families and there are no income qualifications for most programs. Families can enroll by calling or visiting the website.
Parent Partners Plus services all cities in Maricopa County including Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Tempe, Chandler, and Scottsdale.
Lactation services to support mom’s breastfeeding journey. We offer prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care in the Greater Phoenix area. Call our IBCLC staff today. The only milk donation location in Phoenix.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is Arizona’s only children’s hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals. For 35 years, Phoenix Children’s Hospital has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, Phoenix Children’s delivers care across more than 75 pediatric specialties. Recognized specifically for its patient-focused innovation, medical education, growth and research, Phoenix Children’s was named Business of the Year and Exceptional Innovator by the Greater Phoenix Chamber in 2018.
CFD’s Engine 60 is a fully-restored classic fire engine that is ready to turn heads at your next event!
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- Is a lot like Care in that you can search for varying types of care, including pet sitting. They provide reviews, background checks, caregiver screenings, and even assistance in finding last-minute care. You can find someone, book them, and even pay straight through their app. Their technology uses who you know to help provide trusted providers who are highly recommended across the school, neighborhood, church, or parent groups.
Babies Bond highlights the magical relationship between mammal mothers and their offspring. Graceful watercolor illustrations accompany tender haiku poems, followed by four pages of informative animal fun facts. This picture book, for children ages 2 to ten years, is a wonderful learning tool and a gentle introduction to haiku poetry.
Author : Phoebe Fox
Can contact through website.
- Provides a list of local daycares and preschools, both centers and in-home, that includes descriptions, photos, tuition information, schedules, licensing status and more. You can book straight through their site/app. (Customer Care connected to the site.)
Spring is in the air and it’s time for Starry’s first haircut. She wonders: Who will come to shear my coat? Will the haircut hurt? How different will I feel without my cozy wool? Children will smile when they find out that getting a haircut isn’t so bad, even for a sheep!
Author : Phoebe Fox
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Maternity, Newborn, and Family photography
Starry the Sheep is perfectly content in her pen next to the apple tree. Then Luna arrives. Luna is new. Luna is boisterous. The school children are delighted. Starry is not.
Author : Phoebe Fox
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Welcome to Alexander Layne, founded by a mother-daughter duo inspired by their sons/grandsons. We create cozy, sustainable sleepwear designed with love for kids’ freedom of movement. Our bamboo-based designs blend functionality and cuteness, ensuring comfort and environmental responsibility. Join us in making bedtime moments special.
Federico the Desert Tortoise refuses to live a slow & boring life. His bold adventures and many friends make him a legend in his Sonoran Desert home.
Author and or Illustrator : Michael Hale
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/michaelhaleillustration/
Able to contact on the website.
Greengard Law Firm focuses on tax, business and estate planning law. We create custom trusts, wills and estate plans that fit your family’s needs. while protecting your assets, minimizing taxes and taking care of those you love the most. We provide comprehensive documents to handle any situation that might arise, and we guide you through the process, making sure that you understand what an estate plan is and how it works to protect you and your family.
In this delightful sequel to Starry’s Haircut, Starry the Sheep becomes confused and concerned when the school children leave to go on a field trip. When she decides to follow her friends, Starry soon discovers she is lost. Young readers will relate to this endearing character as she experiences feelings of loneliness, fear, determination, and in the end, accomplishment and joy. The tale of Starry Gets Lost is a gentle reminder not to give up hope, even when it appears all is lost.
Author : Phoebe Fox
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Olive is sure she’ll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow – but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows – Olive. It’s s’more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow’s living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long…the girls aren’t just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?
Two criminals, in a mini submarine, plan and successfully steal untold wealth from the residents of Jekyll Island during an impending hurricane on Christmas eve. Forty years later the submarine along with the two crooks, is discovered by three kids while fishing. The discovery of the sub’s contents turns out to be a complex scenario of greed, law and justice. An unusual cast of low-country Georgians are involved in the scheming and eventual conclusion.
Author : Phoebe Fox
Can contact through website
On a rainy, rainy day, Mrs. McGoody discovers a small monkey on her doorstep… and he means business.
Author and or Illustrator : Michael Hale
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/michaelhaleillustration/
Can Contact through website.
Unicorn Parties Are Soooo Exhausting is a hilarious children’s book about a girl’s unicorn come-to-life, who loves the spotlight and is extremely particular. Mr. Twinkle has a long list of special requests and high-maintenance needs. By the end of the book, the girl realizes just how exhausting it is to throw a birthday party for a unicorn. Which begs the question…
Author : James Koenig
Previously known as Butterfly Baby Concierge, The Nanny Concierge takes an Elite & personalized approach to household staff placements. We take our time to get to know you, your family and your needs in order to match you with the best candidates for YOU! I Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thenannyconcierge/