Bøger af Amy Parker

In the tradition of Lorrie Moore, Claire Vaye Watkins, and Rebecca Lee, this debut story collection cuts into the sometimes dark heart of the American family From the tense territory of a sagging, grand porch in Texas to a gated community in steamy Thailand to a lonely apartment in nondescript suburbia, these linked stories unwind the lives of three families as they navigate ever-shifting landscapes. Wry and sharp, dark and subversive, they keep watch as these characters make the choices that will change the course of their lives and run into each other in surprising, unforgettable ways. The Bowmans are declining Texas gentry, heirs to an airline fortune, surrounded by a patriarch's stuffed trophies and lost dreams. They will each be haunted by the past as they strive to escape its force. The Fosters are diplomats' kids who might as well be orphans. Jill and Maizie grow up privileged amid poverty, powerless to change the lives of those around them and uncertain whether they have the power to change their own. The Guzmans have moved between Colombia and the United States for two generations, each seeking opportunity for the next, only to find that the American dream can be as crushing as it is elusive. Amy Parker's debut collection considers--with an unfailingly observant eye--our failures and our successes, our fractures and our connections, our impact and our evanescence. She marks herself a worthy heir to the long tradition of smart women casting cool and careful glances at the American middle class.

How do you explain being thankful to a child? You show them all that God gives you each and every day.

Are you trying to teach your family about gratitude? The Grumbles are here to help . . . they just don't know it yet!

Say goodnight to your little angel along with a small arctic fox and his sweet friends this Christmas season in this latest offering in Amy Parker's charming Night Night storybook line, which has sold over 500,000 copies.

Little ones will feel hopeful of God's eternal love and presence in this charming holiday-themed book in a board book series by bestselling author Amy Parker.

Author Amy Parker and artist Virginia Allyn add to their popular Night Night bedtime books with Night Night, Valentine, a delightful way to remind your child of your love!

In How to Get a Daddy to Sleep, bestselling and award-winning author Amy Parker imagines all the ways little ones might ensure that Daddy gets a good night's rest.

How to Get a Mommy to Sleep by bestselling and award-winning author Amy Parker offers a topsy-turvy take on your typical nighttime routine.

Award-winning team Amy Parker and Virginia Allyn give us a delightful way to say goodnight as we celebrate Halloween and the fall season in Night Night, Pumpkin, the latest addition to the Night Night storybook series.

Bestselling children's author Amy Parker and award-winning illustrator Virginia Allyn team up again in Night Night, Bunny, the delightful new spring and Easter addition to the Night Night series of board books that little ones love.

Little ones will feel God's eternal love in this charming holiday-themed book in a brand-new series by bestselling author Amy Parker.

Little ones are sure to find comfort that God is always with them in this charming holiday-themed book in a brand-new series by bestselling author Amy Parker.

After the gate closes and the zookeepers make their final rounds, the zoo animals are ready to settle in for the night. All around, giraffes, elephants, and lions cuddle close and say, "Night night!" Bestselling author Amy Parker's Night Night, Zoo is a delightfully fun bedtime book for little ones.

Before you say 'night night,' snuggle your little ones cozy close and enjoy favorite Bible stories by bestselling author Amy Parker. With four-color illustrations of Bible characters, modern children, and cuddly animals and Amy's accessible, warm writing, Night Night Bible Stories will help your little ones fall asleep feeling safe and loved.

An inspirational message of hope and joy based on Psalm 118:24 from bestselling author Amy Parker in a Spanish edition!

Highlighting timeless love and kindness stories and verses from both the Old and New Testaments, this board book is ideal for parents and children to enjoy together as they deepen their faith. Full color. 5 x 7.

Preschoolers can't help but notice all the new wonders of spring, and An Easter Prayer Touch and Feel emphasizes that God is the One to thank! The adorable art, touch-and-feel elements throughout the book, and sweet rhymes will appeal to little ones, making this the perfect gift for Easter time!

The sun is sinking low, and Sleepytown is ready to say, "Night night!" Join bestselling author Amy Parker and award-winning illustrator Virginia Allyn in the latest Night Night adventure through Sleepytown, the charming little village where residents are drifting off to dreamland, just like your little one is sure to do.

Night Night, Farm---now with a brand-new touch and feel element on every spread! Your children will love saying good night to the farm animals in pj's, to their mommies and daddies, and to God. Bestselling author Amy Parker (more than 1 million books sold) and award-winning illustrator Virginia Allyn join to make this irresistible bedtime book.

As the big moon rises, the jungle settles in for the night. All around, jaguars, lemurs, and monkeys cuddle close and say, "Night night!" Bestselling author Amy Parker's Night Night, Jungle is a delightfully fun bedtime book for little ones.

Sweet, simple blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude during all four seasons.

Sweet, simple blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude for all family members

New from award-winning author Amy Parker, My Christmas Prayer is a shiny, foil-embellished board book shaped like a Christmas gift that features playful puppies getting into the holiday spirit. Boys and girls will love the playful art and the simple message that Jesus is God's gift to us.

Grandpa, Grandpa, Pops . . . no matter what you call him, he is special in all sorts of ways! He plays with you, he reads to you, and he tells you about Jesus. Thank You, God, for Grandpa is a sweet way to thank God for your super-special grandfather.

Grandma, Nana, Mom-Mom . . . no matter what you call her, she loves you so very much! Whether you are near or far, she loves to spend time with you and tell you all about Jesus. Thank You, God, for Grandma is a special way to thank God for your sweet, loving, and fun grandma.

The sky gets darker and the stars get brighter, and together we board the Night Night Train to head to Sleepytown. All aboard! The train theme appeals to all children, particularly little boys, and the sweet cadence of Amy Parker's rhymes will make bedtime quick work for parents. Full of dreamy illustrations of a family of puppies boarding a train

In this adorable board book, a little lion cub thanks God for his wonderful daddy--a daddy who gives big hugs, takes great care of him, and most importantly, offers love, guidance, and encouragement.