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In the BC (before children) years, award-winning humor author Debbie Roppolo believed parenting would be a breeze. Had she known motherhood entailed fishing cell phones from toilets and pulling cocoa puffs out of noses, she might have become a nun. Armed with a sharp wit, her stories, and the realization that parenting is sometimes a contact sport, Roppolo enlightens the reader with the knowledge that parenting is a wonderful journey, especially if the path is edged with humor.

The diagnosis of autism devastates every member of a family, sometimes impacting siblings the hardest. Twelve year-old Jonathan Roper is no exception. Forced to move away from everything that he's familiar so that his younger brother Cameron can get better services, Jonathan feels alone and forgotten. Can he overcome his feelings of resentment and sadness, or will Cameron's autism drive a wedge between the brothers that can't be overcome? This book also contains answers to frequently asked questions, a resource page, and more.

This collection of Christmas stories is a treat for the whole family. Time to settle back with a cup of cocoa and read aloud.

What the peanut butter! Julie isn't Amelia's friend anymore? That's what Amelia thinks when the new girl, Meagan, moves to town and Julie spends all her time with her. Making matters worse, Meagan seems perfect in every way--especially in racing on the monkey bars. Feeling jealous and as popular as a slimy lunch bag, Amelia begins to dislike the new girl. Amelia's classmates are excited when their teacher reveals hs secret. But Amelia's world is further ripped to shreds when the kids are assigned partners and she's paired with "the girl I'd never wanna be friends with", Meagan. Amelia uses her imagination to change Meagan (until the project is over) but something goes terribly wrong and the real Meagan is changed. Can Amelia fix things in time or will Meagan be transformed forever?

Wealth is in the eye of the beholder. --Unknown Expensive gaming systems, designer clothes, unlimited cash and jewelry-coveted treasures that often demonstrate the wealth of a person. But wealth has another meaning, one that includes something more precious than the rarest gem: compassion, faith, friendship, love for the family and community. In this collection of heart-warming short stories, meet Rachel, who is haunted by a dark secret, or take a journey into compassion with Beatrice, both who learn the true meaning of Wealth. Thought-provoking questions are at the of every tale, designed to assist the reader in their own journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.

If chickens could shop, would they buy a cute top? Perhaps they'd be content with a broom or a mop. Step into imagination and take a shopping trip with a chicken. Learn interesting facts as your imagination strolls through the pages of the book and wonder "What IF a chicken could shop?"

Our favorite peanut butter loving girl is at it again! This time she's written a cookbook chocked full of recipes using... what else? Peanut butter, of course! Amelia also included some fun things to do, like puzzles and mazes, and some fun facts about peanut butter. With this cookbook, every kid will be in the kitchen cooking up some peanut butter fun for the whole family!

Amelia Frump has a problem: an overactive imagination that sometimes gets her into trouble. One night, as the winds howl through the treetops, Amelia sees a spooky, bony finger tapping on the glass outside her bedroom window. Can her wild imagination save her in time, or will she be the final ingredient in a Grubby Sock Casserole?