Rachelle Burk Boeken

Describes the life and career of the blind artist from Turkey who spent his childhood days in his father's shop where he developed a curiosity to create and draw.

Marcy's journey during her family's Passover Seder highlights her innocence and curiosity as she prepares to ask four questions. Unaware of the tradition, she approaches the event with her own interpretations, leading to a blend of humor and heartwarming moments. The story captures the essence of family traditions and the importance of understanding cultural practices through the eyes of a child, making it a delightful exploration of heritage and learning.

Since Postmortem garnered critical acclaim and a record-breaking five awards for a first crime novel, the Scarpetta novels have often been imitated, but never bettered. Against her own judgement and the advice of Benton Wesley and her niece, Lucy, Scarpetta agrees to return to Virginia as a consultant pathologist on a case involving the death of a fourteen-year-old girl. Accompanied by Pete Marino she finds the once familiar territory of her morgue and her department much changed, and the new Chief Medical Examiner treats her with disdain despite the obvious fact that he is in desperate need of her expertise. But professional as ever, she re-examines the evidence and proves the girl was murdered. She also finds trace evidence which matches that found on an accident victim and at the scene where one of Lucy's operatives was attacked. It is not only a forensic puzzle, but opens up the probability that someone is after those closest to Scarpetta. Visit the author's website at www.patriciacornwell.com

Curiosity drives Sammy as he grapples with the transition from story time to bedtime. Despite his pleas for his mother not to turn the page, he finds himself captivated by the unfolding tale of Little Bear. This delightful narrative explores the conflict between wanting to stay in the story and the inevitable arrival of bedtime, all illustrated in vibrant colors.

The story explores the profound impact of organ and tissue donation through the eyes of Sam, a father who becomes a hero not just to his son, Noah, but to many others after a tragedy. It sensitively highlights how the final gifts of donors can transform lives and provide solace to grieving families, illustrating themes of loss, hope, and the enduring legacy of kindness. This picture book serves as a poignant tribute to the selflessness of donors and the positive change they bring to the world.