Burlington Public Library

Presents a description of what it is like to have a sibling with a disability, in simple text with photographs, including the stories of a number of children who interact with a brother or sister with a physical disability. Includes glossary and resources.

This story recounts the trip that Conor and his mother and father took to China to meet his new adopted sister, Claire, and spend time with her before returning home to the United States.

The picture-book branch of the acclaimed Sears Parenting Library makes its debut with these two informative and helpful books for young siblings-to-be. Baby on the Way speaks to every child expecting a new brother or sister, guiding him or her through the waiting process. What Baby Needs tells soon-to-be older siblings about a new baby's needs and demands and suggests ways that they can participate in the new baby's care. With concise, simple, and...

"Kuan Yin, whose name means "one who hears the cries of the world," is perhaps the most widely revered Buddhist saint in the world. Known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, Kannon in Japanese, and Chenrezig in Tibetan, this compassionate bodhisattva is at the heart of all Mahayana Buddhist traditions. Sometimes depicted as male and other times as female, Kuan Yin took the vow to free all sentient beings from their suffering. The legend of Princess Miao-Shan...