New Releases by Jayne Flaagan

It can be hard for a big brother or sister when Mom and Dad come home from the hospital with a new baby. What can you do to help prepare your child for the many changes about to come? How can you help him or her adjust to both the physical changes that will occur, as well as address the emotions your child may experience? "Ella and her New Sister" is a great resource!While "Ella and her New Sister" is a story about dogs, it covers the same feelings and emotions that your child may very well experience. The text and large, colorful photographs in this book will answer some questions, and help even a very young child process how he or she feels about the new family dynamics. This true-to-life story begins when Ella meets her new baby sister. Ella is not sure how she feels about the new arrival and she has to figure out how this big change is going to impact her own life. With a little time, Ella finds that even if things work a little differently at home now, younger siblings can be lots of fun to have around!Reading "Ella and her New Sister" before the new baby comes will open the door for conversations about specifics questions and concerns your child may have, and reading it after the baby comes home will help reinforce positive feelings about the new baby's arrival!To date, this is the first and only book in "Ella the Doggy" book series featuring both Ella and her new sister Mayme!

This is a bilingual book, written in both Japanese and English. It is the second book in the "Ella the Doggy" book series. In Book Two, "Doggy Finds Her Bone," Ella the Doggy has a problem. She knows that she has a big, juicy bone somewhere, but she cannot remember where she left it. Ella looks and looks for her bone. First she looks inside the house, then she goes outside to look for her bone. She gets very tired, but she never gives up until she finds her bone! Some of the educational concepts covered are colors and prepositions such as "under, "over," "on," inside, and not quitting until you achieve your goal! Because of the full-color photos and interactive text, this book will appeal to children of many ages, from toddlers to grade school children! 『わんこが骨を見つける』 第2話 この本は、日本語と英語の両方で書かれているバイリンガルの本です。 『わんこのエラ』のブックシリーズの第2話です。 第2話「わんこが骨を見つける」では、わんこのエラには、問題があります。 エラは、大きくてジューシーな骨があることを知っていますが、どこに置いたか思い出せません。 エラは、骨を頑張って探します。 最初に家の中を見て、次に外でも探します。 エラは、とても疲れますが、骨が見つかるまであきらめません！ 本の中に含まれている教育概念のいくつかは、色や前置詞など色々あります。 「下」、「上」、「中」など、目標を達成するまで諦めない事！ カラフルな写真とインタラクティブなテキストで、この本は 幼児から小学生まで、さまざまな年齢の子供たちが楽しめます！

Ella the dog is a pretty big, so most of the time she is easy to find, butsometimes Ella likes to hide. She likes to play peekaboo and hide-and-seek games. Sometimes she does a good job of hiding and sometimes we find her right away!"Where is Ella the Dog?" is the seventh book in "Ella the Doggy" book series. "Where is Ella the Dog?' has large, colorful photographs on every page, making it easy and fun for children to even enjoy this book on their own, over and over again.

IElla la Petite Chienne a un problème: elle sait qu'elle a un os gros et appétissant quelque part, mais elle ne peut pas rappeler où elle l'a laissé! (Ceci est un livre bilingue, écrit en Français et en Anglais).Ella the doggy has a problem;she knows that she has a big, juicy bone somewhere, but she cannot remember where she left it. (This is a bi-lingual book, written in both French and English).

This educational and entertaining early childhood picture book will teach young children their colors through the eyes of a lovable Siberian Husky named Ella.Just as all colors are unique, children reading this book will receive the important message that like all colors are different, each one of us is also truly special and unique.

Journal for traveling with over 45 images with quotes. Most of the pages are blank lines.

The "Bride's Recipe Book" is one of the most unique and personal gifts that any bride could ever receive. This large, colorful "fill in the pages" cookbook is comprised of blank recipe cards that will include the favorite recipes of everyone the bride and group know and love. This 96-page book is divided into 20 different sections and has room for almost 200 recipes, meaning the new bride will be able to keep all of her most-used cooking recipes in one handy location. The food categories include everything from appetizers and soup recipes to desserts and canning recipes, as well as sections for "miscellaneous recipes" and an "add your own recipe" section. A fun way to fill up this recipe book is at an event such as a bridal shower, where all of the guests have been asked to bring their favorite recipe(s) to the event. This recipe book will be a very personal keepsake, as the recipes will be written in the distinctive handwriting of whoever contributed the recipe. A beautiful "to and from" page is featured in front of the book. The "Bride's Recipe Book" would be a perfect wedding gift for a bridal shower from a bridesmaid, or anyone else helping to plan such an event for the new bride. Any bride would be tickled pink to receive this useful, beautiful, and thoughtful gift!

Recipe book with over 180 recipes. Includes recipes for appetizers, beverages, salsa, syrups, sauces, dips, dinner salads, fruit salads, meats, hot dishes/casseroles, side dishes, vegetables, soups, eggs, cakes, cookies, desserts, sweet breads, icing and frosting, pies, pickles, jam and miscellaneous. This recipe book favors the person with a sweet tooth. Well over 50% of the recipes are for sweets.

This activity book is comprised of crossword puzzles, word search games, word scrambles, coloring pages, mazes, and more! The book is filled with hours and hours of fun. It is based on "Ella the Doggy" book series, which is comprised of short stories for kids about a real Husky named Ella, who lives in Minnesota.

This book is bi-lingual, in both Japanese and English."Doggy's Busy Day" is Book One of "Ella the Doggy" series." Book One introduces your family to Ella, a Siberian Husky with a very unique personality. "Doggy's Busy Day" will take young children through one of Ella's typical days, with each aspect of her day being supported by fun and engaging pictures. The format of the book allows for a very interactive experience, as children hearing about Ella's busy day can compare themselves to Ella, both their similarities with her and the differences. Children will be able to place themselves in the story and enjoy Ella's adventurous day right along with her.

Este libro está escrito en español y english."El Día Ocupado de la Perrita" es el Primer Libro de la serie de "Ella, la Perrita"."Doggy's Busy Day" is Book One of "Ella the Doggy" series." (Book One introduces your family to Ella).

This colorful and entertaining story gives us a glimpse into one particular family, whose experiences we can all relate to. The end of the book gives both children and adults a satisfying finish. As adults, we are given a gentle nudge to appreciate our children, no matter where their "talents" may lie!

In "Doggy's Minnesota Winter," ("Ella the Doggy" book series), you will find Ella taking long walks in the deep snow, watching children build a snowman, and playing games outside.This winter is extra special for Ella the doggy because she gets to learn how to pull children in a sled! Snuggle up with someone now to read about Ella's adventures!

Ella the doggy and her people family are getting ready for the Christmas Holiday! There are all kinds of shiny, pretty things both inside and outside the house. As Ella checks things out, your child can learn right along with her as she discovers some of the wonders of Christmas, including ornaments, decorations and what a village is. There is also opportunity to discuss shapes, the family - and even the birth of Jesus, as Ella takes a good, close look at a manger scene. "Doggy Celebrates Christmas," like all of the other Ella the Doggy books contain large, beautiful pictures, are fun to read and have lots of interactive text for the reader and the listener to engage in! Watch for Ella's next book "Doggy's Minnesota Winter!

"Hope and Healing During the Holidays" has been written for anyone in bereavement. If you are suffering with grief after losing a loved one, this book can help you. You will be provided with insights and strategies on dealing with bereavement before, during, and after the holidays, as well as useful, year-round suggestions.

Ella the Doggy keeps busy during the season of Autumn!Ella is having lots of fun as the weather cools down in Minnesota. "Doggy Loves Autumn" is one of several books in the "Ella the Doggy" book series.

Ella has a problem in book two of "Ella the Doggy" book series. In "Doggy Finds Her Bone," Ella knows that she has a big, juicy bone somewhere, but she cannot remember where she left it. Ella looks and looks for her bone. She gets tired, but she does not give up searching for her bone until she finds it!

Ella is a real husky dog who lives in Minnesota with her family. Follow along with her and watch how she spends her day, inside and outside the house. Both children and adults will enjoy the entertaining pictures of Ella and the very interactive text allows your children to become part of Ella's life, as they compare themselves to Ella. Little ones will learn how they are like Ella in some ways, yet different in other ways. No matter what your age is, you will fall in love with Ella from the first page! Watch for Ella's next book "Doggy Looks for her Bone!"

The author underwent jaw surgery and woke up with her jaws wired shut – which also meant that she would be living on a liquid diet. Flaagan was unable to find very little helpful information on the subject of living with her jaws wired shut and did not realize all the factors that would be involved. She had to “play it by ear.” This book will give you day-to day helpful information and advice about living on a liquid diet. Knowing before-hand what to expect after your jaw surgery will help prevent you from many negative experiences. This book has been written to help you on your journey as you live on a liquid diet, whether your jaws are wired shut or not. You do not need to learn everything the hard way, as Flaagan did. She has “been there” and she can help. Being prepared really is half the battle!

"Doggy Gets a Bath" is the eighth book in "Ella the Doggy" book series. In this fun story, we get to see Ella changed from a very dirty dog into a "sparkling clean" pet!Ella goes out to run and play one day. She has lots of fun, but she also gets very dirty.So of course she gets a bath!This puppy's adventure begins in the bath tub and finishes up at home ,as she shows off her shiny, clean fur!In "Doggy Gets a Bath," Ella gets her fur shampooed, rinsed, and dried.Then she gets her toenails clipped and her ears cleaned.As a final touch, Ella gets a brand new bandana to wear around her neck.Whether the little ones in your life enjoy bath time or not, they will thoroughly enjoy seeing Ella's transformation as she gets cleaned up.Join Ella the doggy in her latest adventure.Bath time and getting clean has never been so fun!