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I Forgive Alex A Simple Story About Understanding Hc | The Book Vine

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Alex's enthusiasm and energy can sometimes be a challenge for his classmates. He loves to play ball on the playground with his friends, but when his rambunctious behavior inadvertently upsets one of the other students, he finds himself at odds with the whole class. Written and illustrated by Kerascoet. Hardcover (English/Wordless).

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Discover a treasure trove of emotions in these remarkably expressive-and irresistibly adorable-animal faces! Even the youngest reader will be able to recognize, and learn to name and differentiate feelings. Written and illustrated by Kathrin Scharer. Board (English). Recommended for: Ages 3-5 years.

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Here I Can Be Mindful Hc | The Book Vine

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Everyone experiences a wide range of emotions, and some of them are not easy to handle. We can feel, taste, look, hear, or smell. We can be creative or express our thoughts. We can do kind things for others.

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The Noise Inside Boys A Story About Big Feelings Hc | The Book Vine

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Three brothers sure make a lot of noise in the form of shouts and cheers, but when the youngest's feelings get hurt, it's the noise on the inside that's hard to handle. Dad talks to him about how to name and understand his feelings. Written and illustrated by Pete Oswald.

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The Sound Of Kindness Hc | The Book Vine

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From saying "I'm sorry" to telling someone you're their friend, words matter. This book explores this simple concept while bringing readers on a sweet stroll through the neighborhood full of interesting sights and situations and kindnesses. Written by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater. Illustrated by Teresa Martinez. Hardcover (English). Recommended for: Ages 4-8 years.

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A young guinea pig describes situations that make him sad, how it feels to be sad, and how he can feel better, in a tale that uses simple and reassuring language to help young children understand and manage their feelings. Written by Cornelia Maude Spelman. Illustrated by Kathy Parkinson. Paperback.

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Kim learned how to be tough from her mom. She can do lots of things by herself without any help. However, Kim and her mother learn that sometimes being tough means asking for help when you really need it. Financial insecurity and depression are two topics explored in the story.

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A Terrible Thing Happened Pb | The Book Vine

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After Sherman sees something terrible happen, he becomes anxious and then angry, but when a counselor helps him talk about these emotions he feels better. Written by Margaret M. Holmes. Illustrated by Cary Pillo. Paperback. Ages 4-8.

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All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Though Jeremy's grandma says they don't have room for want, just need, when his old shoes fall apart at school, he is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small.

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Happy A Beginner S Book Of Mindfulness Hc | The Book Vine

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This poetically-written introduction to mindfulness touches upon the most important aspects of life--feeling, discovering, smelling, listening, and all the things that bring the world to life. With every soothing read and practice, children are better equipped to understand and control their own emotions...and discover an appreciation for the beautiful world around them.

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Sora S Seashells A Name Is A Gift To Be Treasure Hc | The Book Vine

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Sora likes to spend the summers with her Halmoni, or her grandmother, from South Korea. She likes to save the shells they collect along the beach, but her grandmother likes to leave the prettiest shell behind, for someone else to appreciate. When Sora returns to school she feels left out and teased because of her name.

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A young boy named Alex enjoys the homes of both of his parents who live apart but love Alex very much, in a comforting story about the reality of divorce. Written by Claire Masurel. Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton. Paperback. Ages 4-8.

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When a little dog appears at a family picnic, the girl and boy play with him all afternoon, and they name him Willy. At day’s end they say good-bye. But the dog has won their hearts and stays on their minds.

The following Saturday the family returns to the picnic grounds to look for Willy, but they are not alone -- the dogcatcher is looking for him, too !

The Stray Dog had its origin in 1983, when the author heard his friend Reiko Sassa’s touching story of adopting a stray dog.

Written and illustrated by Marc Simont.

Paperback. Ages 4-8.

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Saturday At The Food Pantry Hc | The Book Vine

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Molly and her mom are going to the food pantry for the first time. Even though it can bring up uncomfortable feelings to be seen there, they remind each other that everyone needs help sometimes. This title is great for opening conversations about food pantries, food insecurity and sharing in the community.

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My Body Belongs To Me Hc | The Book Vine

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This title is an educational tool to help instill confidence in children when it comes to their bodies. The narrative of the story is led by a girl named Clara, who encourages kids to say "no" if they are uncomfortable with physical contact.

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Pa Me And Our Sidewalk Pantry Hc | The Book Vine

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Pa and his grandchild, Jelly Bean, have a sidewalk library filled with stories. Anyone can bring donations or take something to read. Jelly Bean loves the sidewalk library! But what about when their neighbors might need something more than books? Together, Pa and Jelly Bean build a sidewalk pantry right next to the sidewalk library. They get donations from neighbors who have a lot to give, and leave the doors open for those who may not have enough.

Written by Toni Buzzeo. Illustrated by Zara Gonzalez Hoang.

Hardcover (English). Recommended for: Ages 4-7 years.

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Choco is a little bird who wishes he had a mother. One day he sets out to find one, but he has trouble finding a mother who looks like him. Eventually Mrs. Bear takes him in. Even though they may be very different, she is the perfect mother for Choco.

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How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe Hc | The Book Vine

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Written by Jane Yolen. Illustrated by Mark Teague. Hardcover.

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Far Apart Close In Heart Pb | The Book Vine

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Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated (PB) This title illustrates a range of situations children may experience with moms or dads behind bars and reassures them they are not alone. Includes tips for speaking with kids about an incarcerated loved one and suggestions to help them cope.

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The storm is very scary! Then Grandma lights candles, Grandpa plays his guitar, Mommy makes cocoa, Daddy brings out some biscuits . . . and hugs are shared by all. But where are the cats, Frankie and JoJo? Have they run out of the house and into the storm?

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SANDRA MARKLE

Sandra Markle is the author of more than 200 books for children, such as A Mother's Journey (Charlesbridge, 2006), How Many Baby Pandas (Walker, 2009), The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs (Millbrook, 2011), Butterfly Tree (Peachtree Publishing, 2011). She has won numerous awards for this work, including Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book, SB& F finalist, John Burroughs List of Nature Books for Young Readers, Junior Library Guild Selection, Orbis Pictus Recommended Book, Charlotte Zolotow Award, and MORE.

She was honoured with the title of "Best of Children's Non-Fiction" Georgia Author Of The Year award five times and was named one of 1999's Women of the Year by Women in Technology International for her contributions to science and technology.

In addition to her books, Sandra Markle has developed science specials for CNN and PBS. She is also noted for developing On-Line Expedition: Antarctica, one of the first on-line educational programs and continued adding further on-line reports from Antarctica while working on book projects in 1996 and 1999 as a grantee for the National Science Foundation's Artists and Writers Program.

Reviewers have heaped praise on Markle's books, including:

Outside and Inside Bats "The author presents a particularly felicitous accord of words and pictures in an outstanding science book for the primary grades." The Horn Book Magazine

Outside and Inside Alligators "This newest installment of the Outside and Inside series adds another fine book to a top-notch series." Bookselling This Week, a Kid's Pick of the Lists

Outside and Inside Dinosaurs It's like sitting down with a dinosaur expert who happens to be a great teacher." The Horn Book Magazine

Sandra Markle remains proudest, though, of the praise she has received in fan mail from children. She's happy to fulfill the requests of the young readers that urge her to "please write more."

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The Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats: A Scientific Mystery (Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries)

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The Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats: A Scientific Mystery (Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries) [Markle, Sandra] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats: A Scientific Mystery (Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries)

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Learn how much your brain can grow! The perfect introduction to growth mindset, Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It is:

Did you know you can stretch and grow your own brain? Or that making mistakes is one of the best ways your brain learns? Awarded as one of the best growth mindset books for kids, Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It teaches all the ways that the brain can develop with exercise, just like the rest of our bodies.

Educator and psychologist Dr. JoAnn Deak offers a fun and engaging introduction to the anatomy and functions of the brain that will empower each young reader to S-T-R-E-T-C-H and grow their fantastic, elastic brain!

Looking for award-winning picture books for curious kids? Your Fantastic Elastic Brain is the perfect fit. Dr. Deak shares information in ways that are accessible for parents, teachers, and children alike. Delightful illustrations with accurate details foster motivation to learn and grow in new ways. This book is an excellent companion to Beautiful Oops , The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes , I Can't Do That YET , The Most Magnificent Thing , and Bubble Gum Brain .

Awards for Your Fantastic Elastic Brain :

The Mom's Choice Gold Award

The Moonbeam Gold Award for Non-Fiction Picture Book

The Pewter Gold Ink Award for Distinguished Printing

The Parent's Choice Silver Award for Interior Design, Children's/Young Adult

The Nautilus Silver Award for Children's Non-Fiction

The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Winner for Interior Design, Children's/Young Adult

Next Generation Indie Award Finalist for Children's/Juvenile Nonfiction

Praise for Your Fantastic Elastic Brain :

"Dr. Deak has done a masterful job of creating a book for children, parents, and teachers to learn about the human brain together. The information is accessible and understandable, with illustrations that are engaging, fun, and alive! This is great reading material for everyone and will elicit many expressions of 'Now I get it!' from the adults!"―Fretta Reitzes, Director, Goldman Center, 92nd Street Y

" Your Fantastic Elastic Brain is a wonderful, engaging book for parents and teachers to read with young children. It presents accurate information about the brain and how it relates to our lives...fostering motivation to learn and grow, consistent with our programs and research led by Carol Dweck, PhD."―Eduardo Briceño, Co-Founder & CEO, Mindset Works

"Dr. Deak writes in a clear and interesting way about the complexity of the human brain, enhancing the knowledge of teachers and students. This book is a real contribution to the field of education in the twenty-first century."―Joyce S. Pickering, Hum.D., Executive Director Emerita, Shelton School & Evaluation Center

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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Stretch and Shape Their Brains

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David Small was born and raised in Detroit. In school he became known as "the kid who could draw good." But he never considered a career in art because it was so easy for him.

At 21, after he had spent many years writing plays, a friend informed David that the doodles he made on the telephone pad were better than anything he had ever written. David switched his major to Art and never looked back. After getting his MFA at the Yale Graduate School of Art, David taught art for many years at the college level.

His first picture book, "Eulalie and the Hopping Head", was published in 1981. To date he has illustrated more than 50 picture books. His books have been translated into seven languages, made into DVDs, animated films and musicals, and have won many of the top awards accorded to illustration, including the 2001 Caldecott Medal, two Caldecott Honor Books, two Christopher Medals, and a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators.

His graphic memoir, "Stitches", about his problematic youth, published in September 2009, was a National Book Award Finalist, and named a Michigan Notable Book of the Year 2010. It also received the American Library Association's 2009 Alex Award, which is given to the best adult books published each year that are suitable for young readers.

In 2015 David received Michigan Author Award. The award, which recognizes an outstanding published body of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or play script, has been given annually since 1992. A panel of judges representing Michigan librarians and the Michigan Center for the Book determines the recipient based on overall literary merit.

"Home After Dark", David's first graphic novel was published in September 2018. It was named a Best Graphic Novel of 2018 by The Guardian (London), The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and Amazon. It received starred reviews in Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, the Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews. In January 2019, "Home After Dark" was given an Alex Award.

David Small and his wife, author Sarah Stewart, make their home in an 1833 manor house on a bend of the St. Joseph River in southwest Michigan. David's studio, an 1890 farmhouse overlooking the river, is just a short walk from home.

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So You Want to Be President?: The Revised and Updated Edition

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This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-second president, George W. Bush. There are now three Georges in the catalog of presidential names, a Bush alongside t...

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Seymour Simon, whom the NY Times called "the dean of [children's science] writers," is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books (many of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association). His free, educational children's app, SCIENCE FUN TO GO, debuted in the Top 10 of all free children's apps in the Amazon App store, and features in app purchase of original Seymour Simon eBooks, as well as a multitude of free content.

Seymour Simon uses his website, SeymourSimon.com, to provide free downloads of a wealth of materials for educators, homeschoolers and parents to use with his books, including 4-page Teacher Guides for all 26 of his Collins/Smithsonian photo essay books. The site provides multiple resources for kids writing book reports or wanting to explore the online Science Dictionary, and also features the Seymour Science blog highlighting current science news. Educators and families are encouraged to sign up to receive the monthly newsletter from SeymourSimon.com to stay abreast of the latest materials that Seymour Simon is introducing to enrich the reading experience.

He taught science and creative writing in elementary and secondary schools and was chair of the science department at a junior high school in the New York City public school system before leaving to become a full-time writer. "I haven't really given up teaching," he says, "and I suppose I never will, not as long as I keep writing and talking to kids around the country and the world."

Seymour Simon is also a creator and the author of a series of 3D books and a series of Glow-in-the-Dark Books for Scholastic Book Clubs, a series of leveled SEEMORE READERS for Chronicle Books, and the EINSTEIN ANDERSON, SCIENCE DETECTIVE series of fiction books. His books encourage children to enjoy the world around them through learning and discovery, and by making science fun. He has introduced tens of millions of children to a staggering array of subjects; one prominent science education specialist described Simon's books as "extraordinary examples of expository prose."

Seymour Simon has been honored with many awards for his work, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature; the New York State Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature; the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award from the Boston Public Library for his contribution to children's science literature; The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for Non-fiction; the Jeremiah Ludington Award for his outstanding contribution to children's nonfiction; the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people; and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Forum on Children's Science Books.

In a recent interview Simon was asked if he ever thinks of retiring. "I seem to be working faster and harder than ever. I absolutely don't feel any urge to sit back and look at what I've done. The only things that I'm thinking about are things I'd like to do in the future. I'm planning and doing and continuing to write. It's what I love to do. I remember a story about an anthropologist going to talk to a tribe and he asked them what was their word for "work." Their response was they have no word for work. Everybody does the things that they do in their life. I love that response. I don't differentiate between work and play. Everything I do is something that I enjoy doing - the writing, the research and everything else."

Seymour Simon writes and photographs nature from his hilltop home in Columbia County in upstate New York. You can follow his daily nature walks and see his photographs from the field on Twitter (@seymoursimon) or on his Facebook group page. He also regularly hosts Q&As and sponsors book giveaways on GoodReads.

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Destination: Mars: Revised Edition [Simon, Seymour] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Destination: Mars: Revised Edition

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They're SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you'll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.

Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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National Geographic Readers: Snakes - Kindle edition by Stewart, Melissa. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading National Geographic Readers: Snakes.

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Young readers with a love of science will enjoy this book about spiders! Learn about creepy spiders and hairy tarantulas. With an advanced sentence structure, full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and a full glossary, this is the perfect book to help children gain confidence in reading on their own. Ideal for children who are fascinated by insects!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

With DK Readers, children will learn to read-then read to learn!

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DK Readers L3: Spiders' Secrets (DK Readers Level 3)

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Young readers with a love of science will enjoy this book about spiders! Learn about creepy spiders and hairy tarantulas. With an advanced sentence structure, full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and a full glossary, this is the perfect book to help children gain confidence in reading on...

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Seymour Simon, whom the NY Times called "the dean of [children's science] writers," is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books (many of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association). His free, educational children's app, SCIENCE FUN TO GO, debuted in the Top 10 of all free children's apps in the Amazon App store, and features in app purchase of original Seymour Simon eBooks, as well as a multitude of free content.

Seymour Simon uses his website, SeymourSimon.com, to provide free downloads of a wealth of materials for educators, homeschoolers and parents to use with his books, including 4-page Teacher Guides for all 26 of his Collins/Smithsonian photo essay books. The site provides multiple resources for kids writing book reports or wanting to explore the online Science Dictionary, and also features the Seymour Science blog highlighting current science news. Educators and families are encouraged to sign up to receive the monthly newsletter from SeymourSimon.com to stay abreast of the latest materials that Seymour Simon is introducing to enrich the reading experience.

He taught science and creative writing in elementary and secondary schools and was chair of the science department at a junior high school in the New York City public school system before leaving to become a full-time writer. "I haven't really given up teaching," he says, "and I suppose I never will, not as long as I keep writing and talking to kids around the country and the world."

Seymour Simon is also a creator and the author of a series of 3D books and a series of Glow-in-the-Dark Books for Scholastic Book Clubs, a series of leveled SEEMORE READERS for Chronicle Books, and the EINSTEIN ANDERSON, SCIENCE DETECTIVE series of fiction books. His books encourage children to enjoy the world around them through learning and discovery, and by making science fun. He has introduced tens of millions of children to a staggering array of subjects; one prominent science education specialist described Simon's books as "extraordinary examples of expository prose."

Seymour Simon has been honored with many awards for his work, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature; the New York State Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature; the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award from the Boston Public Library for his contribution to children's science literature; The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for Non-fiction; the Jeremiah Ludington Award for his outstanding contribution to children's nonfiction; the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people; and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Forum on Children's Science Books.

In a recent interview Simon was asked if he ever thinks of retiring. "I seem to be working faster and harder than ever. I absolutely don't feel any urge to sit back and look at what I've done. The only things that I'm thinking about are things I'd like to do in the future. I'm planning and doing and continuing to write. It's what I love to do. I remember a story about an anthropologist going to talk to a tribe and he asked them what was their word for "work." Their response was they have no word for work. Everybody does the things that they do in their life. I love that response. I don't differentiate between work and play. Everything I do is something that I enjoy doing - the writing, the research and everything else."

Seymour Simon writes and photographs nature from his hilltop home in Columbia County in upstate New York. You can follow his daily nature walks and see his photographs from the field on Twitter (@seymoursimon) or on his Facebook group page. He also regularly hosts Q&As and sponsors book giveaways on GoodReads.

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Big Cats: Revised Edition [Simon, Seymour] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Big Cats: Revised Edition

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Emperor penguins are one of the very few species able to survive in the frigid Antarctic and the only species that stays there year round. Children will be fascinated by the journey taken by these birds to their annual breeding grounds and by the difficulties presented by having their young in the harshest conditions on the planet. The Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin uses straightforward text and beautiful pictures to explain in detail - the roles of the fathers in hatching the eggs and caring for the newborns - the predators of emperor penguins - the survival skills emperor penguins need to live in the Antarctic

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Gene Barretta is an award winning author and illustrator of children's books.

Among his honors are an NAACP Image Award nomination, winner of the Carolyn W. Field Award and the Bank Street Cook Prize Honor.

His books include, "Starring Steven Spielberg: The Making of a Young Filmmaker," "The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver," "Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin," "The Bat Can Bat: A Book of True Homonyms," "Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare," "Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci," "Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born," "Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones," and "Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives."

Gene has contributed illustration and animation to Sesame Street and Between the Lions. He has also designed characters for The Jim Henson Company.

He lives in Bryn Mawr, PA.

For more information on Gene and his work, please visit:

www.genebarretta.com

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Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin

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Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin [Barretta, Gene, Barretta, Gene] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin

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Gene Barretta is an award winning author and illustrator of children's books.

Among his honors are an NAACP Image Award nomination, winner of the Carolyn W. Field Award and the Bank Street Cook Prize Honor.

His books include, "Starring Steven Spielberg: The Making of a Young Filmmaker," "The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver," "Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin," "The Bat Can Bat: A Book of True Homonyms," "Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare," "Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci," "Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born," "Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones," and "Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives."

Gene has contributed illustration and animation to Sesame Street and Between the Lions. He has also designed characters for The Jim Henson Company.

He lives in Bryn Mawr, PA.

For more information on Gene and his work, please visit:

www.genebarretta.com

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Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare [Barretta, Gene, Barretta, Gene] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare

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Seymour Simon, whom the NY Times called "the dean of [children's science] writers," is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books (many of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association). His free, educational children's app, SCIENCE FUN TO GO, debuted in the Top 10 of all free children's apps in the Amazon App store, and features in app purchase of original Seymour Simon eBooks, as well as a multitude of free content.

Seymour Simon uses his website, SeymourSimon.com, to provide free downloads of a wealth of materials for educators, homeschoolers and parents to use with his books, including 4-page Teacher Guides for all 26 of his Collins/Smithsonian photo essay books. The site provides multiple resources for kids writing book reports or wanting to explore the online Science Dictionary, and also features the Seymour Science blog highlighting current science news. Educators and families are encouraged to sign up to receive the monthly newsletter from SeymourSimon.com to stay abreast of the latest materials that Seymour Simon is introducing to enrich the reading experience.

He taught science and creative writing in elementary and secondary schools and was chair of the science department at a junior high school in the New York City public school system before leaving to become a full-time writer. "I haven't really given up teaching," he says, "and I suppose I never will, not as long as I keep writing and talking to kids around the country and the world."

Seymour Simon is also a creator and the author of a series of 3D books and a series of Glow-in-the-Dark Books for Scholastic Book Clubs, a series of leveled SEEMORE READERS for Chronicle Books, and the EINSTEIN ANDERSON, SCIENCE DETECTIVE series of fiction books. His books encourage children to enjoy the world around them through learning and discovery, and by making science fun. He has introduced tens of millions of children to a staggering array of subjects; one prominent science education specialist described Simon's books as "extraordinary examples of expository prose."

Seymour Simon has been honored with many awards for his work, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature; the New York State Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature; the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award from the Boston Public Library for his contribution to children's science literature; The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for Non-fiction; the Jeremiah Ludington Award for his outstanding contribution to children's nonfiction; the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people; and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Forum on Children's Science Books.

In a recent interview Simon was asked if he ever thinks of retiring. "I seem to be working faster and harder than ever. I absolutely don't feel any urge to sit back and look at what I've done. The only things that I'm thinking about are things I'd like to do in the future. I'm planning and doing and continuing to write. It's what I love to do. I remember a story about an anthropologist going to talk to a tribe and he asked them what was their word for "work." Their response was they have no word for work. Everybody does the things that they do in their life. I love that response. I don't differentiate between work and play. Everything I do is something that I enjoy doing - the writing, the research and everything else."

Seymour Simon writes and photographs nature from his hilltop home in Columbia County in upstate New York. You can follow his daily nature walks and see his photographs from the field on Twitter (@seymoursimon) or on his Facebook group page. He also regularly hosts Q&As and sponsors book giveaways on GoodReads.

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An instant USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times Diper Överlöde , book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.

When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper överlöde?

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Diper Överlöde (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 17)

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The entire family will rejoice at this whimsical story of the first child to ever be gifted a Christmas present! A perfect read-aloud this holiday season. From the author of A Boy Called Christmas- now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull! The Graveyard Book

Amelia Wishart was the first child ever to receive a Christmas present. It was her Christmas spirit that gave Santa the extra boost of magic he needed to make his first trip around the world. But now Amelia is in trouble.

When her mother falls ill, she is sent to the workhouse to toil under cruel Mr. Creeper. For a whole year, Amelia scrubs the floors and eats watery gruel, without a whiff of kindness to keep her going. It's not long before her hope begins to drain away.

Meanwhile, up at the North Pole, magic levels dip dangerously low as Christmas approaches, and Santa knows that something is gravely wrong. With the help of his trusty reindeer, a curious cat, and Charles Dickens, he sets out to find Amelia, the only girl who might be able to save Christmas. But first Amelia must learn to believe again. . . .

"Matt Haig has an empathy for the human condition, the light and the dark of it, and he uses the full palette to build his excellent stories." -Neil Gaiman, Newbery-winning author of

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The Girl Who Saved Christmas (Boy Called Christmas)

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New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat!

In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze , school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with snowball fights, hot chocolate, snowcats, and more. But when the next day and the day after that are all snow days, Pete comes to a sudden realization-it is possible to have too many snow days.

Pete the Cat: Snow Daze is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

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Pete the Cat: Snow Daze: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids (My First I Can Read)

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Fans of Old Yeller , Where the Red Fern Grows , and Shiloh will love this timeless classic about two dogs and a cat that embark on a journey to return to their owner and inspired the movie Homeward Bound . Homeward Bound has captured the hearts of generations of readers. The lengths to which these three animals will go for each other and for their owner make for a thrilling and thoroughly unforgettable tale.Captivating! A tale of charm [and] high drama."- The New York Times A classic. "- The Atlantic
An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in this truly "incredible" adventure.
Instinct tells them that the way home lies to the west and together the three house pets face hunger, the natural elements, and wild forest animals as they make their way home to the family they love.
This beloved classic that inspired the movie

" there is something here for everyone ."- The Horn Book A beautiful story so moving that it stays in the mind constantly. It is a gem to be treasured."- The St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Incredible Journey with much enjoyment. Obviously the author has a great knowledge of animals and a great love for them. "-Joy Adamson, author of Born Free

"From the youngest child...to the oldest grown-up, A clever story and evocative writing will keep animal lovers and adventure fans turning the pages."- Common Sense Media Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award Winner William Allen White Award Winner Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Winner
"An incredible book!

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#Motivational #Inspiring #Friendship #Kindness #Self-confidence

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You are very special. You are the only you there is in the entire world, and that's out of billions of people! You are smart, funny, courageous, and unique, which is something you should always remember. You bring an amazing light into this world that no one else can bring, and only you know how you can shine.

This book will introduce you to a group of girls who go through the same things you do every day. They are scared, worried, and sometimes, they don't win right away. They work hard, learn from mistakes, and keep trying. These girls get discouraged, doubt their abilities, and sometimes they almost give up, but somewhere deep inside of them, their light shines through. They find their courage and self-confidence and push through their difficult moments to reach their ultimate goals.

You can shine your light in your corner of the world, and you can bring that light to other people when you let go of fear and keep learning lessons. When you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything. You are a wonderful girl.

What you will find in this book:

10 Inspiring Stories for Girls about self-esteem, courage, inner strength, and self-love.

A simple and engaging writing style suitable for both shared and independent reading

Identification with the characters, who are always combined with themes from children's real lives

Beautiful images to accompany the reading and stimulate the imagination

Morals and Messages of Life with reflections and involvement in the narrative

Girls love this book and it helps them to:

Develop confidence in themselves and their abilities

Cope better with difficult situations

Never give up and do not be discouraged by small failures

Believe in their dreams

Understanding the importance of relationships with parents and friends

Be curious and follow their passions

2 Bonus for You that you can download from the Special Art official website:

Click on "buy now" and help a girl believe in herself! (A Perfect Gift Idea)

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You are an Amazing Girl: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence (Motivational Books for Children)

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You are an Amazing Girl: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence (Motivational Books for Children)

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New York Times Bestseller * National Book Award Longlist

Finally in paperback! This handsome edition features French flaps.

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox. Pax is destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come.

Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild.

At his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be-with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox.

Meanwhile Pax, steadfastly waiting for his boy, embarks on adventures and discoveries of his own. . . .

Pax is a wonderful choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.

Plus, don't miss Pax, Journey Home , the sequel to the award-winning and modern classic Pax .

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If you are reading this, I have been taken prisoner, or worse. The North Pole is no longer safe, and Christmas is under attack!

The only hope I have is two brothers, Alex and Noah James. These boys have no idea the destiny that lies ahead of them, but they are the only ones who can free me and save Christmas. I don't want to put them in danger, but with dark forces at work, I have no other choice.

Please find the James brothers and send them immediately to the North Point Ski Resort. It's not on a map. Tell them to follow Highway 99 north-the resort will make itself known.

Make sure Noah has his crystal; he will know what I'm talking about. The crystal holds a magic so great the boys may be able to save Christmas in time.

Your friend,
Santa Claus

P.S. Tell the boys to get ready for an adventure they'll never forget.

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Magic in the Mountains: A Christmas Adventure

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Magic in the Mountains: A Christmas... by Milburn, T.E.

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Madeleine was born on November 29th, 1918, and spent her formative years in New York City. Instead of her school work, she found that she would much rather be writing stories, poems and journals for herself, which was reflected in her grades (not the best). However, she was not discouraged.

At age 12, she moved to the French Alps with her parents and went to an English boarding school where, thankfully, her passion for writing continued to grow. She flourished during her high school years back in the United States at Ashley Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, vacationing with her mother in a rambling old beach cottage on a beautiful stretch of Florida Beach.

She went to Smith College and studied English with some wonderful teachers as she read the classics and continued her own creative writing. She graduated with honors and moved into a Greenwich Village apartment in New York. She worked in the theater, where Equity union pay and a flexible schedule afforded her the time to write! She published her first two novels during these years-A Small Rain and Ilsa-before meeting Hugh Franklin, her future husband, when she was an understudy in Anton Chekov's The Cherry Orchard. They married during The Joyous Season.

She had a baby girl and kept on writing, eventually moving to Connecticut to raise the family away from the city in a small dairy farm village with more cows than people. They bought a dead general store, and brought it to life for 9 years. They moved back to the city with three children, and Hugh revitalized his professional acting career.

As the years passed and the children grew, Madeleine continued to write and Hugh to act, and they to enjoy each other and life. Madeleine began her association with the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, where she was the librarian and maintained an office for more than thirty years. After Hugh's death in 1986, it was her writing and lecturing that kept her going. She lived through the 20th century and into the 21st and wrote over 60 books. She enjoyed being with her friends, her children, her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren.

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A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet) by Madeleine L'Engle

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In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn.

When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on! And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, there's nothing this little mouse can't handle.

This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along with Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. Mouse , all inspired by the author's hope to create appealing books for boys and girls-and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.

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The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Cleary, Beverly

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.

Katherine's picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); and SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books).

She's written two early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); and DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends).

Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (HarperCollins); THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); and WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends).

With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)

Katherine's work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.

THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN was made into a Disney movie starring Brian Cranston, Sam Rockwell, and Angelina Jolie.

Katherine lives in California, with her family and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Pippin Properties, Inc.

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The One and Only Ivan: A Newbery Award Winner

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Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets
Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all.

From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of a true-blue friend, a big-hearted aunt and uncle, and the dog of her dreams, unexpectedly learns the true meaning of family in the least likely of places.

This title has Common Core connections.

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An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! This "timely and compelling" ( Kirkus Reviews ) middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience follows an Asian American boy fighting to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus.

When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evans's mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move-and for leaving his dad, who has to stay for work.

At his new school in California, Knox struggles with being the new kid. His classmates think that because he's from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, Mom just got fired and is panicking over the loss of health insurance, and Dad doesn't even know when he'll see them again, since the flights have been cancelled. And everyone struggles with Knox's blurting-things-out problem.

As racism skyrockets during COVID-19, Knox tries to stand up to hate, while finding his place in his new country. Can you belong if you're feared; can you protect if you're new? And how do you keep a family together when you're oceans apart? Sometimes when the world is spinning out of control, the best way to get through it is to embrace our own lovable uniqueness.

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10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME

10. The first book I ever wrote was about a hermit crab, inspired by a pet I once owned.

9. My favorite color is purple.

8. I love to read mysteries. When I was Judy's age, I read all 56 classic Nancy Drew books . . . in order! Jeepers!

7. I used to collect scabs so I could examine them under the microscope that I got for my 8th birthday.

6. My four sisters and I often made up our own language, which included the words "Hoidi Boidi", "oogey", "retzel crummypuss" and "poony-poony".

5. My favorite TV show is JEOPARDY!

4. To research my Sisters Club book, THE RULE OF THREE, I toured San Francisco in search of the ultimate cupcake. The winner: Sleepless in San Francisco. Think chocolate + coffee.

3. When I was a kid, I fell down a hill from chasing the ice-cream truck and had to get stitches.

2. When I was a librarian, I used to tell stories in sign language. That's how I got the expression "same-same" for Judy.

1. I share a birthday (February 28) with a famous princess, race car driver and gangster, a Rolling Stone, a French tightrope walker, and a winning racehorse named Smarty Jones.

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Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer by McDonald, Megan

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10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME

10. The first book I ever wrote was about a hermit crab, inspired by a pet I once owned.

9. My favorite color is purple.

8. I love to read mysteries. When I was Judy's age, I read all 56 classic Nancy Drew books . . . in order! Jeepers!

7. I used to collect scabs so I could examine them under the microscope that I got for my 8th birthday.

6. My four sisters and I often made up our own language, which included the words "Hoidi Boidi", "oogey", "retzel crummypuss" and "poony-poony".

5. My favorite TV show is JEOPARDY!

4. To research my Sisters Club book, THE RULE OF THREE, I toured San Francisco in search of the ultimate cupcake. The winner: Sleepless in San Francisco. Think chocolate + coffee.

3. When I was a kid, I fell down a hill from chasing the ice-cream truck and had to get stitches.

2. When I was a librarian, I used to tell stories in sign language. That's how I got the expression "same-same" for Judy.

1. I share a birthday (February 28) with a famous princess, race car driver and gangster, a Rolling Stone, a French tightrope walker, and a winning racehorse named Smarty Jones.

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Judy Moody, Girl Detective [McDonald, Megan, Reynolds, Peter H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Judy Moody, Girl Detective

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In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. A strong option for summer reading-take this book along on a family road trip or enjoy it at home.

This moving, funny novel won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Coretta Scott King Award and was a National Book Award Finalist. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern's story continues in P.S. Be Eleven and Gone Crazy in Alabama .

Readers who enjoy Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham and Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming will find much to love in One Crazy Summer. Rita Williams-Garcia's books about Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern can also be read alongside nonfiction explorations of American history such as Jason Reynolds's and Ibram X. Kendi's books.

In One Crazy Summer, eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California. But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother, Cecile is nothing like they imagined.

While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers. Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer.

This novel was the first featured title for Marley D's Reading Party, launched after the success of #1000BlackGirlBooks. Maria Russo, in a New York Times list of "great kids' books with diverse characters," called it "witty and original."

"This vibrant and moving award-winning novel has heart to spare," commented Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich in her Brightly article "Knowing Our History to Build a Brighter Future: Books to Help Kids Understand the Fight for Racial Equality."

Rita Williams-Garcia is one of the preeminent authors of our time. She has been honored with the Children's Literature Lecture Award from the American Library Association.

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One Crazy Summer: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

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Allan Woodrow is back with another pitch-perfect middle-grade novel full of hilarious antics, epic arguments, and a class that just doesn't get along.

Class 507 is the worst class Ms. Bryce has ever taught. And she would know -- she's been teaching forever. They are so terrible that when a science experiment goes disastrously wrong (again), Ms. Bryce has had it and quits in the middle of the lesson. But through a mix-up, the school office never finds out. Which means ... Class 507 is teacher-free! The class figures if they don't tell anyone, it'll be one big holiday. Kyle and his friends can play games all day. Samantha decides she'll read magazines and give everyone (much needed) fashion advice. Adam can doodle everywhere without getting in trouble. Eric will be able to write stories with no one bothering him. And Maggie ... well, as the smartest kid in the class she has an ambitious plan for this epic opportunity. But can Class 507 keep the principal, the rest of the students, and their parents from finding out ... or will the greatest school year ever turn into the worst disaster in school history?

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When Alice agreed to appear in a reality cooking show with her father, she had no idea she'd find herself in the middle of a mystery! Will Alice and her new friends be able to save the show? A light-hearted and funny middle grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. , a new reality TV show hosted by Tom Truffleman, the most famous and fierce judge on TV! And to make matters worse, she begins to suspect that someone is at work behind the scenes, sabotaging the competition.

Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past - a hobby she prefers to keep secret from kids her age. But when her father's new girlfriend enters them into a cooking competition at a Victorian festival, Alice finds herself and her hobby thrust into the spotlight.
And that's just the first of many surprises awaiting her. On arriving at the festival, Alice learns that she and her father are actually contestants on Culinary Combat
It's up to Alice, with the help of a few new friends, to find the saboteur before the entire competition is ruined, all the while tackling some of the hardest cooking challenges of her life . . . for the whole world to see.

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DUSTI BOWLING is the award-winning, bestselling author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus, 24 Hours in Nowhere, The Canyon's Edge, and the forthcoming Across the Desert and Aven Green chapter book series.

Dusti's books have won the Reading the West Award, the Sakura Medal, a Golden Kite Honor, the William Allen White Children's Book Award, and have been nominated for over thirty state awards. Her books are Junior Library Guild Selections and have been named best books of the year by the Chicago Public Library, Kirkus, Bank Street College of Education, A Mighty Girl, Shelf Awareness, and many more.

Dusti currently lives in New River, Arizona with her husband, three daughters, a dozen tarantulas, a gopher snake named Burrito, a king snake name Death Noodle, and a cockatiel named Gandalf the Grey.

Follow her on Twitter at @DustiBowling.

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The original, best-selling "Rock" book keeps on rolling, now celebrating its 5th anniversary! This modern-day classic follows 14 lovable rocks (and one wise little ladybug) on a heartwarming and hilarious journey, universally loved by children, parents and teachers alike. When the last knot was tied, and the work was all done,

From zippy little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rock friends get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the other rocks, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side.

Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks set out to help Ricky roll - one way or another.

the only step left was for Rick to have fun. They stood back and watched, feeling nervous and tense, as Rick breathed in deep, with increasing suspense. He moved slowly at first, testing out his new mold, and then, for the first time...Ricky the rock rolled! This sweet, imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship, combining the spirit of The Giving Tree with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss.

Targeted for children ages 3-11, this is the first of a series of books featuring the "You Rock Group" that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and learn from through empowering, motivating and fun-to-read stories.

Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

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Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group)

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Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group) [Mr. Jay, Wozniak, Erin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group)

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"And now, children, your Uncle Shelby is going to tell you a story about a very strange lion- in fact, the strangest lion I have ever met." So begins Shel Silverstein's very first children's book, Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. It's funny and sad and has made readers laugh and think since it was published in 1963. It was followed the next year by three more books. The first of them, The Giving Tree, is a moving story about the love of a tree for a boy. Shel returned to humor the same year with A Giraffe and a Half, delighting readers with a most riotous ending. The third book in 1964 was Uncle Shelby's Zoo Don't Bump the Glump! and Other Fantasies, Shel's first poetry collection, and his first and only book illustrated in full color. It combined his unique imagination and bold brand of humor in this collection of silly and scary creatures. Shel's second collection of poems and drawings, Where the Sidewalk Ends, was published in 1974. His recording of the poems won him a Grammy for best Children's Album. In this collection, Shel invited children to dream and dare to imagine the impossible, from a hippopotamus sandwich to the longest nose in the world. With his next collection of poems and drawings, A Light in the Attic, published in 1981, Shel asked his readers to turn the light on in their attics, to put something silly in the world, and not to be discouraged by the Whatifs. Instead he urged readers to catch the moon or invite a dinosaur to dinner- to have fun! A Light in the Attic was the first children's book to break onto the New York Times Bestseller List, where it stayed for a record-breaking 182 weeks. The last book that was published before his death in 1999 was Falling Up (1996). Like his other books, it is filled with unforgettable characters. Shel Silverstein's legacy continued with the release of a new work,Runny Babbit, the first posthumous publication conceived and completed before his death and released in March 2005. Witty and wondrous, Runny Babbit is a poetry collection of simple spoonerismsH, which twist the tongue and tease the mind. Don't Bump the Glump! And Other Fantasies was recently reissued in 2008 after being unavailable for over 30 years. Shel was always a believer in letting his work do the talking for him--few authors have ever done it better.

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A Giraffe and a Half [Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Giraffe and a Half

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Shel Silverstein, the New York Times bestselling author of The Giving Tree , A Light in the Attic , Falling Up , and Every Thing On It, has created a poetry collection that is outrageously funny and deeply profound. Come in . . . for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins.

You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist.

Shel Silverstein's masterful collection of poems and drawings stretches the bounds of imagination and will be cherished by readers of all ages. This is a collection that belongs on everyone's bookshelf. Makes a great gift for special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, and graduation.

And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns , the new book by Shel Silverstein!

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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings

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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings [Silverstein, Shel, Silverstein, Shel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings

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If you're sleepy in the jungle And you wish to find a pillow, Take a friendly word of warning: DO NOT USE AN ARMADILLO!

Covering everything from centipedes to whales, from swinging on swings to ice-skating in winter, from eating applesauce to celebrating birthdays, the delightful poems in this extensive collection convey the experiences of childhood with a fresh timelessness.

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The Llama Who Had No Pajama: 100 Favorite Poems

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Amazon.com: The Llama Who Had No Pajama: 100 Favorite Poems: 9780152055714: Hoberman, Mary Ann, Fraser, Betty: Books

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Micha Archer

www.michaarcher.com

is an artist, illustrator and educator living in Western Massachusetts. A world traveller, her sense of color and pattern is influenced by the folk art, crafts, and architecture of the world. Working with gouache, watercolors, pen and ink, and collage, she creates layered pieces from various materials on paper and digitally.

With a B.A. in Multicultural Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst she taught for 15 years in a Kindergarten classroom. In addition to consulting with teachers on incorporating art into their classrooms, she offers workshops and classes to children, adults and other artists.

Her design and illustration clients include - most of the major educational publishers,

two children's books with Barefoot Books; (Lola's Fandango and The Wise Fool)

a book she wrote and illustrated,( Daniel Finds a Poem) with Penguin,

2 books with Charlesbridge, (Spring Equations and Around the World in a Bathtub).

And another with Penguin called Girl Running.

She is a member of WMIG- Western Mass. Illustrators Guild (www.wmig.org)

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Daniel Finds a Poem [Archer, Micha, Archer, Micha] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Daniel Finds a Poem

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Inspired by the author's son, the story of a boy with Down syndrome who goes on a superhero's journey to New York City and learns what truly makes him unstoppable.

Jamie likes to pretend he's a superhero. With his cape and gadgets, he feels like he can face anything. When his picture is chosen to be shown in Times Square for the NDSS Buddy Walk®, his family travels to New York City to see it. As he makes his way through the loud, busy, unfamiliar city, Jamie discovers that he doesn't have all his special tools. But he soon realizes that it isn't what he wears or the gadgets he uses that make him brave―it's who he is inside.

This uplifting story includes an author's note with information about Down syndrome.

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The Unstoppable Jamie [Givens, Joy, Dawson, Courtney] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Unstoppable Jamie

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A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez!

It can be hard to be different -- whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU.

This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez -- an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome -- reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are.

Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind.

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You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion [O'Hair, Margaret, Sanchez, Sofia, Cardoso, Sofia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion

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Shane Evans is a creative force. He comfortably wears titles

that include artist, author, illustrator, musician, songwriter,

and founder of Dream Studio, a community art space in Kansas

City, Missouri, where he resides. He has more than 30 books

to his credit as an illustrator, including Olu's Dream, which he

also authored. Many of the books have been featured in the

media such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show,

Reading Rainbow, and Late Night with David Letterman. Five

of his books are scheduled for publication in 2010 including

"Chocolate Me" with actor Taye Diggs, "My Brother Charlie"

with actor Holly Robinson Peete, and "Black Jack," with

Coretta Scott King Award winning author Charles Smith. His

portfolio includes the "Shanna Show" (now a Disney animated

short along with the spinoff "Shane's Kindergarten

Countdown"). In addition, he has exhibited, lectured, and

developed art programs for youth in Burkina Faso, Botswana,

Brazil, China, France, Japan, Lesotho, and across the United

States. You can visit him online www.olusdream.com.

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My Brother Charlie [Peete, Holly Robinson, Peete, Ryan Elizabeth, Evans, Shane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Brother Charlie

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Jayneen (aka Jay Dale) is an experienced primary school teacher, editor, author and publisher.

She started her teaching career in the 1980s as an elementary school teacher in rural Queensland, Australia. She then moved to Victoria and taught at a number of inner-city schools.

In 1985, Jay had a change of career and became an educational editor and publisher.

In the early 90s, Jay and her partner moved to Japan to work as English teachers. They lived and worked in Japan for over three and a half years. In fact, Jay's first daughter was born there.

On returning to Australia, Jay began work as an educational author/packager. Since that time, she has authored and produced numerous award-winning titles for the educational publishing industry. Jay is also an accomplished children's book author, writing a number of titles for such literacy series as ZigZags, Totally Kidz, Deadly and Incredible, and a children's picture book series for Penguin.

During 2008 and 2009, Jay returned to teaching. That experience refreshed her understanding of issues facing children, teachers and parents.

She is currently working with an educational publisher as lead author of a new literacy series. Jay has written over 100 titles in that series.

More importantly, Jay is a mother of three teenage girls and has been a school councillor at her local primary school for over seven years. This time spent in primary schools both as a teacher and a parent inspired her to ask the question of her community: 'What are we doing in schools to protect our children from sexual interference?' When she realised very little was actually being done, she decided to use her authoring and publishing skills to write books to help parents, carers and teachers to broach the subject of self-protection and to encourage children to speak up.

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Included: A book for ALL children about inclusion, diversity, disability, equality and empathy

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Included: A book for ALL children about inclusion, diversity, disability, equality and empathy [Sanders, Jayneen, Carrossine, Camila] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Included: A book for ALL children about inclusion, diversity, disability, equality and empathy

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Book Features:
* 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
* Ages 5-8, Grades K-2 leveled readers
* Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations
* Features vocabulary and pre- and post-reading comprehension activities
* Includes reading and comprehension questions

The Magic of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading with Katie Can: A Story About Special Needs. This 24-page book features colorful illustrations and short, simple language to practice early reading comprehension skills.

Hands-On Reading Adventure: Katie has Down Syndrome, but that's not what makes her so special. Find out what makes Katie so unique!

Features: More than just an engaging book about different abilities, differences, and acceptance, this kids book also includes a vocabulary list, reading tips and activities, as well as comprehension questions

Leveled Books: This early reading book engages kindergarteners―2nd graders with leveled text, vocabulary, colorful illustrations, and important, high-interest topics like diversity and unique abilities to promote essential early reading skills.

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

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Katie Can: A Story About Special Needs―Children's Book About Down Syndrome and Different Abilities, K-2 (24 pgs) (Changes and Challenges In My Life)

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Amazon.com: Katie Can: A Story About Special Needs―Children's Book About Down Syndrome and Different Abilities, K-2 (24 pgs) (Changes and Challenges In My Life): 9781641564984: Palmer, Erin, Joseph, John: Books

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#Diverse #Bilingual #connected #love #Equal

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Gabi Garcia is a mama, licensed professional counselor, and picture book author. She spent over 20 years working with students K-12 as a teacher and later as a school counselor in the public schools.

Gabi is the author of I Can Do Hard Things, Listening to My Body, Listening with My Heart, Mateo Finds His Wow, Find Your Calm, and The Friend I Need.

She writes books that support parents and educators in nurturing mindful, socially, and emotionally aware children. All of her books are available in Spanish.

Visit gabigarciabooks.com to access downloadable resources to accompany all her books.

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We Are All Connected/ Todos Estamos Conectados (Bilingual English/ Spanish): Caring for each other & the earth

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We Are All Connected/ Todos Estamos Conectados (Bilingual English/ Spanish): Caring for each other & the earth [Garcia, Gabi, Osorio, Natalia Jimenez] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We Are All Connected/ Todos Estamos Conectados (Bilingual English/ Spanish): Caring for each other & the earth

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#Teamplayer #promise #kindness #free #strive #greatness

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I Promise – 🏀 Inspirational read aloud children's book by LeBron James!

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Freda is devastated when she can't eat all the delicious blueberries she's picked. She has to wait a whole year before they're back, and she doesn't want to lose them! Then Gran reminds her that they can save blueberries in a jar, as jam. So Freda begins to save all her favorite things. But it turns out that saving everything also means she can't enjoy anything, and Freda realizes that some things are best saved as memories.

Booklist

"Upset that she can't eat every bucketful of blueberries she picked with her gran all in the same afternoon ("they were the best right then and they'd never be any better"), a lovably quirky girl takes "preserving" to a whole new level. Add Brosgol's signature big-eyed characters, a touch of dark humor and a mouthwatering jam recipe, and you've got all the ingredients for a sequel." - The New York Times

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Memory Jars [Brosgol, Vera] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Memory Jars

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Has a technique that kids can use to calm their mind.

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A picture book about a rambunctious boy who learns to manage his big feelings.

Sometimes Dash gets so excited that his chest feels warm and fuzzy, his toes dance, and his fingertips tickle the air. When that starts, he can't seem to control what he does next, and often, trouble follows.

Luckily, with a little help, Dash finds a way to slow himself down when big feelings threaten to take over.

This joyous book introduces a clever technique to engage the imagination and relax the mind, perfect for those who are impulsive like Dash, those who hold in their feelings, and everyone in between.

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Stop and Smell the Cookies [Frazier, Gibson, Player, Micah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Stop and Smell the Cookies

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#Plants #Caring #love #responsibility #world

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From Plant Doctor Maryah Greene, as seen on Good Morning America , Vogue and The Cut , comes a beautiful and necessary picture book about a little boy who loses his father and pays homage to his life through the growth and love of plants. Good Things , Maryah Greene tells a tender and honest story about loss, hope and memory. While gorgeous and colorful illustrations by Alleanna Harris bring this world to life.

Malcolm loves everything about his dad, "Pops"; the way he looks out for everyone in the neighborhood; the way he always seems to know the right thing to say, and especially, the way he cares for his plants. Malcolm has dreamed of having plants that will grow as big and healthy as Pop's but making that into a reality is turning out to be much harder than he thought. To keep him going, Pops reminds Malcolm that "Good things take time." But when Pops unexpectedly passes away, and his plants are left to Malcolm; Malcolm feels like there is too much responsibility on his shoulders and hurt in his heart.

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Good Things [Greene, Maryah, Harris, Alleanna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Good Things

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Helps children to identify their emotions

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Janan (Koutny) Cain grew up in Darien, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. As a young girl, she loved going to her dad's office (he had a display graphics business) and drawing with the professional tools found there: artist's markers and huge paper tablets. Her mother was always involved in various craft projects, such as ceramics, decoupage and toll painting. There was never a question in Janan's mind as to the career she'd pursue. After high school she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Visual Communications at the Art Institute of Colorado in Denver.

Janan started out as a graphic designer in 1982 doing keyline and paste-up. She was employed by various design studios around Chicago and Colorado Springs before getting seriously interested in illustration as a career. Eventually she landed at Tom Cain Design (who was to become her future father-law), a package design studio outside Chicago. Tom encouraged Janan to hone her illustration skills in her spare time on the job, and ultimately she became a full-time illustrator. Janan's artwork spans a broad range of projects, from corporate campaigns and consumer packaging, to branding and communication design for Fortune 500 companies. Janan worked with many different techniques, including pen and ink, pastels, gouache, acrylics, airbrush, colored pencil, scratchboard and computer illustration.

In 1993, Janan had her first daughter, Emily, and stopped working full-time. Around the time her second daughter, Isabella, was two years old, Janan wanted to teach them words for their emotions but couldn't find any good books for young children dealing with that topic. Being an illustrator, she decided to create her own book and the idea for The Way I Feel was born. The Way I Feel is among the best-selling children's picture books of all time winning numerous awards and accolades.

Janan has since focused her energies on drawing and illustration, and currently practices freelance design and illustration from her studio overlooking her garden in Riverside, Illinois. Janan loves to garden and spend time with her family which includes her spoiled cocker spaniel, Oliver. Her true passion (or obsession) is riding her horse, Finn. She and Finn have begun showing dressage and hope to have many years together riding trails and winning ribbons.

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Amazon.com: The Way I Feel: 9781641604987: Cain, Janan, Cain, Janan: Books

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Teaches others to be kind

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Pat Zietlow Miller knew she wanted to be a writer ever since her seventh-grade English teacher read her paper about square-dancing skirts out loud in class and said: "This is the first time anything a student has written has given me chills." (Thanks, Mrs. Mueller! You rock!)

Pat started out as a newspaper reporter and wrote about everything from dartball and deer-hunting to diets and decoupage. Then, she joined an insurance company and edited its newsletter and magazine.

Now, she writes insurance information by day and children's books by night. Her first picture book, SOPHIE'S SQUASH, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf was released in 2013 from Schwartz & Wade. It won the Golden Kite Award for picture book text from the SCBWI and was named a Charlotte Zolotow and an Ezra Jack Keats New Author honor book

Her second picture book, WHEREVER YOU GO, illustrated by Eliza Wheeler, was released by Little, Brown in 2015. That was followed by SHARING THE BREAD, illustrated by Jill McElmurry (Schwartz & Wade); THE QUICKEST KID IN CLARKSVILLE, illustrated by Frank Morrison (Chronicle) and SOPHIE'S SQUASH GO TO SCHOOL, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf (Schwartz & Wade).

In 2018, New York Times bestselling BE KIND, illustrated by Jen Hill (Roaring Brook), WIDE-AWAKE BEAR illustrated by Jean Kim (HarperCollins) and LORETTA'S GIFT, illustrated by Alea Marley (Little Bee) were published. REMARKABLY YOU, illustrated by Patrice Barton (HarperCollins) and WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE, illustrated by Eliza Wheeler (Little, Brown) were published in 2019, and MY BROTHER, THE DUCK, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman (Chronicle) came out in 2020.

Pat has one wonderful husband, two delightful daughters and two pampered cats. She doesn't watch much TV, but she does love "Chopped." Pat lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

You can follow Pat on Twitter (@PatZMiller) or Instagram (@patzmill). You can also visit her website at http://www.patzietlowmiller.com or stop by www.picturebookbuilders.com, a blog she's part of.

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Be Kind (Be Kind, 1) [Zietlow Miller, Pat, Hill, Jen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Be Kind (Be Kind, 1)

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He sure has a lot on his mind, though.

At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways!

By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging.

This tender, stunningly illustrated picture book explores and celebrates the many forms of expression―signing, speaking, singing, smiling, among others―and culminates in a poignant story about connection and understanding.

Includes additional material at the end of the book with vocabulary, an introduction to various forms of communication, and information about communication access, perfect for back-to-school and classroom discussions.

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More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean

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More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean [MacLean, Roz, MacLean, Roz] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean

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A tender (and humorous!) look at the way tough emotions can make us feel stuck and how the presence of a good friend and a deep belly laugh can make it easier to get through stormy feelings. Complete with back matter to help stuck readers feel better through noticing, smelling, talking, and taking a deep breath, this is a perfect pick for those who loved Grumpy Monkey and The Rabbit Listened .

"Stuck?" asks Duck. Yep, Turtle is flipped over on his shell and can't seem to get un- stuck. Duck suggests wiggling his feet, Kangaroo wants him to wag his tail, and Armadillo says rolling into a ball always does the trick. But Turtle is STILL. STUCK.

Is there anyone who can help?

This wise and humorous story reminds us that when we're feeling down, sometimes what we need most is a friend by our side-and a deep belly laugh-to help us get back on our feet again.

A social-emotional learning story about how to navigate frustrating emotions.

Features a sweet and funny friendship.

Charming artwork depicts adorable, instantly lovable characters.

Includes tips for practicing mindfulness.

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I Am Stuck [Mills, Julia, Mills, Julia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Am Stuck

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Llama has a sharing drama! Build a tower. Make a moat. that you can share."

Nelly's dolly sails a boat.

Llama Llama has new neighbors! Nelly Gnu and her mama stop by for a play date, but Llama's not so sure it's time to share
What can Llama Llama add?
Maybe sharing's not so bad.

Fun to read aloud and helpful to children and parents alike,
all his toys. Maybe just his blocks? It could be fun to make a castle with Nelly . . . But wait--Nelly has Llama's little Fuzzy Llama! The fun turns to tears when Fuzzy Llama is ripped in two, "all because of Nelly Gnu!" Mama comes to the rescue and fixes Fuzzy, but she makes it clear: "I'll put Fuzzy on the stairs, until you're sure Llama Llama Time to Share is for any child who needs a little encouragement in sharing.

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Amazon.com: Llama Llama Time to Share: 9780670012336: Anna Dewdney, Anna Dewdney: Books

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★★★PREMIOS DE LIBROS★★★ is a bilingual children's book teaching kids about the beauty of diversity. The main character, Havana, takes her little sister through the city of London telling her what the word diversity means to her. An excellent book for first conversations about diversity & inclusion.
2023 International Book Awards FINALISTA

The Spanish translation was done in a way to keep the rhyme as well as the important message about the beauty of diversity.
Diversity to me

La diversidad para mí en un libro bilingüe infantil que enseña a los niños la belleza de la diversidad. La protagonista, Havana, lleva a su hermana pequeña por la cuidad de Londres contándole lo que significa para ella la palabra diversidad. Un libro excelente para las primeras conversaciones sobre la diversidad y inclusión."Todos tenemos talentos especiales que nos hacen brillar de verdad"enseñará a tus niños. El libro bilingüe inglés-español La diversidad para mí es excelente para que los niños exploren la diversidad cultural y la belleza de ser únicos. Además de adentrar a los pequeños en temas de diversidad, propicia en ellos el amor propio, los estimula a ver el valor en su individualidad, los anima a ser ellos mismos, a estar orgullosos de sus raíces

"Nuestras diferencias...hacen del mundo un lugar precioso"

Estos son algunos de los mensajes respecto a la diversidad y el amor propio que el libro
culturales.

Este libro es perfecto para todos los niños, ya sea que formen parte de familias multiculturales o no, ya que el auto conocimiento y la socialización son una parte fundamental en el desarrollo infantil y por lo tanto educarlos en el respeto, la aceptación y la integración cultural es de gran importancia para crear adultos que aprecien la diversidad cultural y sean amables con ellos mismos y con los demás sin importar su raza, religión, orígenes étnicos.

Prepárate para tener conversaciones interesantes con tus niños al respecto de la diversidad ya que este libro alentará su interés y curiosidad por este tema. Además de temas éticos y emocionales este libro bilingüe es muy útil para los niños en
su etapa de aprendizaje del idioma inglés, puesto que está escrito de manera sencilla y comprensible y cuenta en cada página con texto tanto en inglés como en español.

Es un libro muy completo e indispensable para introducir a tus pequeños en temas éticos, culturales, emocionales y lingüísticos, tanto por sus ilustraciones coloridas y comunicativas como por el lenguaje claro y comprensible de la autora, no cabe duda que La diversidad para mí es un libro divertido y educativo que no puede faltar en la colección de tus niños.

El libro La diversidad para mí es parte de una colección de libros infantiles ilustrados que ayudan a los niños a comprender fácilmente conceptos en ocasiones complicados de entender en edad temprana cómo, la autoestima, la diversidad, la familia, la amistad y los valores. Este libro está especialmente recomendado para niños entre los 3 y los 6 años que es la
edad de la protagonista, quien presenta este tema en primera persona, como un recorrido por sus amigos quienes representan de forma muy evidente personajes de diferentes círculos culturales y demográficos, tomando en cuenta no solo las diferencias exteriores de cada uno, sino personalidades distintas que aportan valor a su experiencia.

Es muy importante desarrollar en los niños desde pequeños, tanto habilidades sociales inclinadas al respeto, la aceptación y la valoración de las personas sin importar su raza, religión, idioma, cultura y origen, como el autoconocimiento, el amor propio y la confianza en sí mismos, esta obra te será de gran ayuda en la ardua tarea de la educación de tus
niños.

Sigue a @lingobabies para mantenerte al día con los nuevos lanzamientos.
"Todos somos hermosos, con poderes diferentes que ofrecer" La diversidad para mí

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Diversity to me / La diversidad para mi: a bilingual English Spanish Children's book/ un libro bilingüe para niños en ingles y español (Spanish English Bilingual Books for Kids) (Spanish Edition)

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Diversity to me / La diversidad para mi: a bilingual English Spanish Children's book/ un libro bilingüe para niños en ingles y español (Spanish English Bilingual Books for Kids) (Spanish Edition) [Taylor, Marisa J, Monteiro, Fernanda, Aldeman, Gabriella] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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Susan Verde grew up in a brownstone in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York City with her older brother Michael. She spent much of her time as a child clad in bell bottoms and rainbow suspenders, roller skating up and down her block with a skate key around her neck and a piece of chalk in her pocket (for spontaneous hopscotch).

Susan's household was filled with books, music and the smell of mocha chip pies, which her mother made for their neighborhood restaurant. Susan often wrote stories and poetry to share with family and friends and even her high school poetry magazine. Susan's love of literature began in utero (according to her mother) and never dwindled. She can, to this day relate very well to Amelia Bedelia.

Ultimately, she moved to the Hamptons and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's in reading remediation and become an elementary school teacher at a private school in Bridgehampton. She has also participated in the Southampton Children's Literature Conference at Stonybrook University.

Although no longer a school teacher, Susan is a certified kid's yoga instructor which allows her to frog jump and wag her tail in Downward facing dog with great frequency.

Currently, Susan lives in East Hampton New York amidst an explosion of Legos, art supplies, and picture books with her twin boys Joshua and Gabriel and her daughter Sophia. They are the constant inspiration for her writing. They never let her forget how to see things from a child's point of view and keep the kid in her alive and kicking.

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Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself (I Am Books)

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Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself (I Am Books) [Verde, Susan, Reynolds, Peter H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself (I Am Books)

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The author of the beloved Kipper series teams up with his daughter to tell the heartwarming story of a sweat-band-wearing pug who just can't seem to do the right thing.

Dog is very badly behaved-he destroys everything, chases cars, rolls in poo, and won't stop running away! But when he finds himself lost and alone there is one person he knows he can always count on.

Chloë Inkpen's sweet illustrations bring warmth and humor to this delightful story of family and unconditional love.

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I Will Love You Anyway [Inkpen, Mick, Inkpen, Chloe] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Will Love You Anyway

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The Heart and the Bottle [Jeffers, Oliver, Jeffers, Oliver] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Heart and the Bottle

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FRANK MURPHY is a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. He has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary for more than 30 years. A history buff, former basketball coach & Sixers fan, and popular speaker, Frank is the author of many fun historical fiction/biography books for young readers, including several popular Random House Step into Reading History Readers - including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2006 Best Book Award Winner Ben Franklin & the Magic Squares. His newest picture book is A Boy Like You (July 2019) illustrated by Kayla Harren and published by Sleeping Bear Press. A Boy Like You is a loving tribute to boys, celebrating all the wonderful ways to be a boy and encouraging readers to be the truest version of themselves-while embracing empathy and kindness. A Girl Like You (July 2020), co-authored with Carla Murphy (Frank's wife, who is a mom of a girl and an accomplished pediatric nurse) is a follow-up to A Boy Like You, offering girls a picture book that encourages them to embrace what makes them unique, to choose kindness, and to be their own advocates. As a teacher and father, Frank is committed to creating children's books that expand readers' knowledge of history and help inspire discussions about kindness, leadership, citizenship, growing up, and more. Look for Heroic Heart & A Family Like Ours next - in 2023.

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Teachers have the power to change the life of a child with every new school day. Whether they're discovering math or reading, practicing a new instrument or a new sport, or learning about our wonderful, diverse world, students can count on the kindness, innovation, and patience of a teacher. This...

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The beloved modern classic character, Molly Lou Melon, is tackling the timely topic of speaking up for yourself and others.

Molly Lou Melon's mother taught her to use her big voice for good--to speak up for what's right, for those who can't, and even when it's hard. So she does.

When school starts and a bully begins teasing everyone, including a new student, Molly Lou knows just what to do.
From standing up for a friend to admitting when you've made a mistake, Molly Lou shows us how speaking up is always the right choice.

The beloved classic character has another important message to share, and David Catrow's vibrant and spunky illustrations continue to expand Molly Lou's larger-than-life personality.

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Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon [Lovell, Patty, Catrow, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon

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The illustrations created by Rafael López bring diverse characters to children's books and he works to produce and promote books that reflect and honor the lives of all young people.

His 2018 picture book release, The Day You Begin written by Jacqueline Woodson was a New York Times #1 Children's Picture Books Bestseller and the recipient of the 2019 Jane Addams Children's Book Award. Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You, written by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor focuses on differently abled kids working together to create a garden. The book is a #1 New York Times Children's Picture Books Bestseller and won the American Library Association's 2020 Schneider Family Book Award.

Rafael López has received three Pura Belpré Award medals from the American Library Association for Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln (2020) Drum Dream Girl (2016) and Book Fiesta! (2010). In addition he secured three Pura Belpré honors. Upcoming illustrated books in 2022 include The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson released in January and The Little Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu due out in September.

His illustrations for Bravo! Poems about Amazing Hispanics were honored with the 2017 Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators New York Original Art Exhibition. The book Maybe Something Beautiful based on his own work reclaiming neighborhoods with community murals secured the 2017 Tomás Rivera Book Award. Additional children's books have received three Pura Belpré honors and two Américas Book Awards for illustration.

He created a series of 54 portraits for the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. In 2022 he served as the first guest artist of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum giving workshops to children and families. He was asked by the Library of Congress to create the National Book Festival Poster in 2012, an event featuring best-selling authors, poets and illustrators on the National Mall in Washington D.C. He has created thirteen stamps for the United States Postal Service.

To learn more visit rafaellopez.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_L%C3%B3pez_(illustrator_and_artist)

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The Year We Learned to Fly [Woodson, Jacqueline, López, Rafael] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Year We Learned to Fly

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Thanks for the tremendous support of my work which includes books I have written and illustrated, (The Dot, Ish, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector) as well as collaborations, (Someday with Alisan McGhee, the Judy Moody series with Megan McDonald, Going Places with my twin brother, Paul, and the I AM series with Susan Verde)

My children's media company, FableVision, located in Boston, is dedicated to crafting "stories that matter, stories that move." I also make creativity tools for the classroom - FableVision LeanMy twin brother, Paul, and I founded an independent bookshop in Dedham Square, MA called The Blue Bunny. www.bluebunnybooks.com

Much of my work is designed to inspire all of us to navigate our true potential - to be brave, original, inspirational, inspired, and active.

My hope is that my work will also inspire YOU to make YOUR mark - and see where it takes you.

Let's stay connected - follow me on twitter - @peterhreynolds : )

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Amazon.com: The Dot: 9780763619619: Peter H Reynolds: Books

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I Promise [James, LeBron, Mata, Niña] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Promise

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Amazon.com: Silly Sally: 9780152019907: Wood, Audrey: Books

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The Best Worst Poet Ever [Stohler, Lauren, Stohler, Lauren] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Best Worst Poet Ever

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Brod Bagert is the award-winning author of 17 books of poetry for children, young adults, and adults. His work has received numerous awards including the International Literacy Association's prestigious Young Adults Choices award, the Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, the Independent Publisher Gold Book Award, and Mom's Choices Gold Medal.

Born and raised in the City of New Orleans, Brod studied the classics in Latin and Greek, wrestled and boxed to vent adolescent angst, fell in love with and married his high-school sweetheart, practiced law, served in public office, and reared four children that are the joy of his life. Today Brod mesmerizes audiences with poetry, both his and those of the great authors of history, leaving participants with a new or reinvigorated love for poetry in the process.

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Shout!: Little Poems that Roar [Bagert, Brod, Yoshikawa, Sachiko] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Shout!: Little Poems that Roar

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Susan Verde grew up in a brownstone in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York City with her older brother Michael. She spent much of her time as a child clad in bell bottoms and rainbow suspenders, roller skating up and down her block with a skate key around her neck and a piece of chalk in her pocket (for spontaneous hopscotch).

Susan's household was filled with books, music and the smell of mocha chip pies, which her mother made for their neighborhood restaurant. Susan often wrote stories and poetry to share with family and friends and even her high school poetry magazine. Susan's love of literature began in utero (according to her mother) and never dwindled. She can, to this day relate very well to Amelia Bedelia.

Ultimately, she moved to the Hamptons and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's in reading remediation and become an elementary school teacher at a private school in Bridgehampton. She has also participated in the Southampton Children's Literature Conference at Stonybrook University.

Although no longer a school teacher, Susan is a certified kid's yoga instructor which allows her to frog jump and wag her tail in Downward facing dog with great frequency.

Currently, Susan lives in East Hampton New York amidst an explosion of Legos, art supplies, and picture books with her twin boys Joshua and Gabriel and her daughter Sophia. They are the constant inspiration for her writing. They never let her forget how to see things from a child's point of view and keep the kid in her alive and kicking.

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books)

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books) [Verde, Susan, Reynolds, Peter H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books)