books about: daughters

books about: daughters

books:

Daughters

Andrea J. Buchanan, Miriam Peskowitz

Collins, 2007

My g'daughter loves it!
I bought this for my g'daughter's 11th birthday. At first she was busy playing with toys she rec'd that day, but then realized later that evening that the book is full of fun things to do, new things to try, and facts that realy interest girls her age. The next day ...

Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, Dhampir, Book 1)

Karen Chance

Onyx, 2008

Enjoyable spin-off of the Cassandra Palmer series
If you have read and enjoyed the Cassandra Palmer series (Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, Book 1), Claimed by Shadow (Cassandra Palmer, Book 2), Embrace the Night (Cassandra Palmer Series, Book 3)), you'll probably enjoy this spin-off. There are appearances by ...

In the Haunted House

Eve Bunting

Sandpiper, 1994

Silly Fun!
My 3 1/2 & 21 month old sons love this book and insist I read it to them evry night before bedtime. The artwork is attention grabbing and the prose has a nice cadence. Of course I throw in my own personal sound effects for the witches, ghosts, werewolf & Frankenstein. ...

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards))

Mo Willems

Hyperion Book CH, 2004

Trixie's first words!
There are significant firsts in each person's life. Taking that first step and saying those first words rank right up there for a toddler. "Knuffle Bunny" is about Trixie's first words. The story begins on the page adjoining the title page: A picture of the wedding, ...

The Heretic's Daughter: A Novel

Kathleen Kent

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

"I am my mother's daughter."
In her debut novel, Kathleen Kent offers a unique perspective of the Salem Witch Trials: the story is told through the eyes of a child, ten-year-old Sarah Carrier, daughter of one of the accused. The Heretic's Daughter begins months before the Salem Witch Trials. ...

Home: A Novel

Marilynne Robinson

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008

Going home - CD Audiobook review
I spent many years out to sea. Every time I went home the only thing that had changed was me. The people in my family, my friends all seemed to be stuck in the rut that they were when I left. Home, the novel, is a great look into a family and all of the baggage and ...

Emily Post: Daughter of the Gilded Age, Mistress of American Manners
Laura Claridge

Random House, 2008

?What would Emily Post do?? Even today, Americans cite the author of the perennial bestseller Etiquette as a touchstone for proper behavior. But who was the woman behind the myth, the authority on good manners who has outlasted all comers? Award-winning author Laura Claridge presents the first authoritative biography of the unforgettable woman ...

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee

Grand Central Publishing, 1988

American Classic
Harper Lee wrote only one novel. And it is probably one of the best books ever written. It's a beautiful story of the South and one incredible and emotional year, all told through the observant and innocent eyes of a little girl called Scout. This is a great book ...

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know

Meg Md Meeker

Ballantine Books, 2007

Great Book
The book does a great job explaining how important a father is to a daughter. I had no sisters so I didn't no exactly what I was getting into when I had a daughter. Some people may not like the book because it talks about faith. I think this is BS, and that raising ...

Letter to My Daughter

Maya Angelou

Random House, 2008

Absolutely inspiring; I couldn't put it down
"I gave birth to one child, a son, but I have thousands of daughters. You are Black and White, Jewish and Muslim, Asian and Spanish-speaking, Native American and Aleut. You are fat and thin and pretty and plain, gay and straight, educated and unlettered, and I am ...

Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of ...

Rosalind Wiseman

Three Rivers Press, 2002

Enlightening for Dad
Simply put, I found the book to far exceed my expectations for it. As a male, the author's insights into girls' social roles and interactions were a huge eye-opener. And as the father of three girls, I appreciate all the examples of specific situations girls may find ...

My Little Girl

Tim McGraw, Tom Douglas

Thomas Nelson, 2008

My Little Girl
I received this book in the mail yesterday. I sat down and read it (it only took a few minutes). I love the pictures and the simpleness of the story. I gave the book to my husband who read it to our youngest daughter (age 6) at bedtime. They loved the story. I ...

Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Karyl McBride

Free Press, 2008

A must have!
This is an excellent book. It changed completely my perception of narcissism. I always took "narcissism" literally. ie someone who cared about their appearance.... This book was painfully and thankfully close to the bone. I feel I can deal much better with my ...

The Memory Keeper's Daughter

Kim Edwards

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006

Compassionate, Revealing
The choices we make, the truth or lies that we cling to are like invisible threads running through the whole fabric of our lives. These threads connect with the threads of the people we know and love to form webs of influence. The author skillfully spins a tale ...

Owl Moon

Jane Yolen

Philomel, 1987

Beautiful story
I used this book in my classroom as an example for my students to write thier own story. My 3rd and 4th graders loved the story and it worked great for the lesson I was teaching.