Adult Kids

Scary Stories for Kids presents two classic chillers certain to spark the imaginations of boys and ghouls everywhere. "Staley Fleming's Hallucination" tells the story of a murderer and the ghostly image of the victim's loyal dog that seeks unspeakable revenge. "The Bottle Imp" recounts the story of Keawe, a young Hawaiian who comes into possession of a bottle that grants his every wish, but at a cost that may be higher than he wants to pay.

Does every conversation with your adult child end in frustration, or worse, silence? Most parenting advice stops at 18. This book starts where that advice ends: the hardest relationship transition of all, from raising a child to relating to an adult. What makes this different is simple: you get...

Our preteen years, ages nine to 13, can present some of the most difficult times in our young lives, a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. We're eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet we're uncertain about what adolescence will bring; we start hearing the familiar refrain "wait until you're older" far too often. Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul is a companion guide for these transitional years.

Bhakt Bhagwat's audiobook is a delightful collection designed for children, introducing them to the profound teachings of Lord Krishna through simple and engaging shlokas. In this audiobook, he skillfully presents Krishna's wisdom in a format accessible to young minds, fostering an early understanding of spiritual concepts.

This book, designed for kids ages 6-10, features true, character-building stories for kids to enjoy alone or with their parents. Being a kid can be trying and confusing - a newfound exposure to the real world, confusion as to what's right and wrong, learning about friendships and making important choices for the first time. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 is a special book designed just for kids on the verge of becoming preteens.

Break the cycle of childhood trauma and heal the hidden emotional wounds of growing up in an unpredictable home. If you constantly battle anxiety, people-pleasing, or the exhausting need to over-manage your life, these are not character flaws—they are brilliant survival skills that kept you...

Thirteen-year-old October Schwartz is new in town, short on friends, and the child of a clinically depressed science teacher. Naturally, she spends most of her time in the Sticksville Cemetery, which just happens to border her backyard. And that backyard just happens to be the home of five dead teenagers, each from a different era of the past. Soon, October befriends the five dead kids. Together they form The Dead Kid Detective Agency, committed to solving Sticksville’s most mysterious mysteries.

Rico knows to stay away from trouble as best he can. But he’s angry and frustrated at the injustices he sees happening at home and around the world. He wants to do something - but what? When he is approached by Speech, a mysterious man who shares Rico's hacktivist interests, Rico is given the...

Why is it that the behaviour of teenagers can be so odd? As they grow older, young children steadily improve their sense of how to behave, and then all of a sudden, they can become totally uncommunicative, wildly emotional and completely unpredictable. We used to think that erratic teenage...

This book tells the stories of girls and boys from around the world and the challenges they have faced and overcome. It features over 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable - from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change. There are tales of triumphing over illness and injury, and of overcoming bullying. Entries include Greta Thunberg, Boyan Slat and Phiona Mutesi, to name a few.

A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD The defining childhood classic about a boy finding his own way in the wilderness—a nostalgic book for readers young and old who have ever wanted to run away from home. “Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to...

Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guides! We know exactly how you feel. If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book, Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working toward being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.

WHAT IF YOUR CHILD COULD MASTER MONEY BEFORE THE WORLD EXPECTS THEM TO? Too many young people step into adulthood unprepared to handle money—and the consequences can last a lifetime. This 2-in-1 educational audiobook equips your child with the knowledge, habits, and confidence to make smart...

How do today's parents cope when the dreams we had for our children clash with reality? What can we do for our twenty- and even thirty-somethings who can't seem to grow up? Who can we turn to when the kids aren't all right and we, their parents, are frightened, frustrated, resentful, embarrassed...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the critically-acclaimed author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes a mesmerizing and chilling fairy-talesque novel about Ellerie Downing, a young woman in a small town with monsters lurking in the trees and dark desires hidden in the shadows—in...

As a parent, your role changes drastically after your kids grow up. You fear heartache and strained relationships when your children choose difficult—even seemingly wrong—paths. Love, Pray, Listen is the gracious, practical resource you need for navigating the rocky terrain of parenting grown-ups. Mary DeMuth offers a robust theology for long-term parenting gleaned from the discipleship model Jesus exemplified, one carefully applying his way of expressing love. This is your invitation for spiritual growth and a path toward fulfilling relationships with your adult children.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Every sentence of Monica Heisey’s writing is a treat. No one makes me laugh like she does.” —Dolly Alderton, New York Times bestselling author of Everything I Know About Love Recommended by Los Angeles Times Washington Post GQ Elle Good Morning...

New York Times Bestseller! A provocative manifesto that exposes the harms of helicopter parenting and sets forth an alternate philosophy for raising preteens and teens to self-sufficient young adulthood. "Julie Lythcott-Haims is a national treasure. . . . A must-read for every parent who senses...

Turn exhausting meltdowns and sensory overload into calm clarity with this compassionate guide to emotional regulation. Whether you are navigating puzzling behaviors at home or managing unseen anxiety in the workplace, this reassuring audio experience offers immediate relief. Discover how the...

Abridged, 5 hours Read by the author The unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, the star of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and Star Trek the movie...