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These books give a deep dive into the lives of those most affected during the civil rights era. They paint heavily detailed pictures and immerse you into the live of who you are reading about.  

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These books give a deep dive into the lives of those most affected during the civil rights era. They paint heavily detailed pictures and immerse you into the live of who you are reading about.  

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The books in this category are about raising your self confidence, loving yourself and having courage. Young students can be influenced positively by the useful message on self image. 

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The books in this category are about raising your self confidence, loving yourself and having courage. Young students can be influenced positively by the useful message on self image. 

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Repetitive books typically have a predictable storyline and rhythmic language. They help with comprehension as well as helping remember words and phrases. 

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Repetitive books typically have a predictable storyline and rhythmic language. They help with comprehension as well as helping remember words and phrases. 

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ABC books aid in language learning by offering simple language, alliteration, and pictures to help with storytelling. 

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ABC books aid in language learning by offering simple language, alliteration, and pictures to help with storytelling. 

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Books in this category feature characters that have some form of disability and do a great job at raising awareness of disabilities. 

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Books in this category feature characters that have some form of disability and do a great job at raising awareness of disabilities. 

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This section of books are perfect at empowering our students and calling attention to the strength of girls and women. 

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This section of books are perfect at empowering our students and calling attention to the strength of girls and women. 

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Some of the books are spins on classic fairytales and others appeal to the imagination of students in original tales. 

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Some of the books are spins on classic fairytales and others appeal to the imagination of students in original tales. 

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Books for early readers are appropriate for children in their early years of school or from the ages 6-7. The words in these books can be decoded and have illustrations that tell a story. 

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Books for early readers are appropriate for children in their early years of school or from the ages 6-7. The words in these books can be decoded and have illustrations that tell a story. 

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In this section, I am including books from my childhood. Some of these books helped me learn lessons and figure out wha styles I gravitated towards. Reading these books at home was a good way for my mom and I to bond and I felt a similar feeling when my teachers read Gregor the Overlander to me. 

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In this section, I am including books from my childhood. Some of these books helped me learn lessons and figure out wha styles I gravitated towards. Reading these books at home was a good way for my mom and I to bond and I felt a similar feeling when my teachers read Gregor the Overlander to me. 

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Biographies contain information on a persons life. Through these books, kids can learn about people's interests, accomplishments, birth or attributes to the world. 

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Biographies contain information on a persons life. Through these books, kids can learn about people's interests, accomplishments, birth or attributes to the world. 

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The section of books tells of the environment and what we are doing to affect it. 

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The section of books tells of the environment and what we are doing to affect it. 

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Gregor the Overlander was one of the first big chapter books that I completed. It was through this book that I found my love of reading and knew the types of books I was interested in. This book was all about adventure and exploring.

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If someone would have told me that I would fall in love with a series of children's books featuring giant bats, giant rats and giant cockroaches among other creatures, I would have been very skeptical. In fact, after I found Gregor the Overlander in a used bookstore and picked it up to see if it should be added to my growing library of children's books, it sat in my to-be-read pile for more than a year. When I finally sat down with it, I was less than half way through when I took a break and drove to town to buy the rest of the series. I knew that I would want them on hand so that I could finish the series in one big rush. Which is exactly what I did. Then I ordered the entire set in hardcover for myself and mailed the paperback editions to my adult daughter for her to enjoy. Which she did. Since then, I've recommended the series to a number of people, almost all of whom read and enjoyed it as well.

In this, her first novel, Suzanne Collins has created a wonderful alternative world that exists side by side with our own. Well, okay, it exists underneath our own, far underneath. Collins is a master at describing that world, enabling me to perfectly envision each new landscape as our heroes move from one area of their diverse world to another. The vast sea, the poisonous jungle, the searing heat of the volcanic wastelands - everything still remains vivid in my mind. And Collins accomplishes this without taking pages and pages to do so.

There's a simplicity to the books - not only does Collins never over-described the world, she allows readers to use their imaginations regarding the characters as well. In fact, I'm not quite sure if she ever gives a physical description of eleven year old Gregor at all. But just as as I could imagine the vistas, I could picture the wonderful characters - Boots, Ripred, Luxa, Ares and Temp among so many others - as well and very clearly.

There's love and caring in the Gregor series, family, friends, humor and sorrow, duty, prophecies, adventure and, of course, a world to save. The Underland Chronicles deals with war and does a very good job of forcing readers to look at both sides of the disputes underlying the conflict. (Parents should be cautioned that in the course of the 5 book series, more than one beloved character dies.)

The series should be read in order:
Gregor the Overlander
Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods
Gregor and the Marks of Secret
Gregor and the Code of Claw

My only complaint about the Underland Chronicles is that I found the ending of the series vaguely unsatisfactory. While I appreciate that, with what Collins has given me and how she left things, I can create my own future for the characters, I know I'd still love to read more stories set in this world, perhaps 15 years or so down the road. If Collins does not want to revisit these specific characters, I'd still enjoy another trip to this world, with a catch up to the fate of the characters we met in these volumes revealed somehow as part of the Underland's history. I can only hope. :-)

Suzanne Collins is also the author of The Hunger Games, a young adult novel. Both editorial and reader reviews have been overwhelmingly positive and it's currently sitting in my to-be-read pile. Catching Fire, a sequel to The Hunger Games is due to be released on September 1, 2009. I hope readers who have enjoyed The Hunger Games will not dismiss The Underland Chronicles - thinking it for children - and will be willing to give Collins' earlier series a try.

Highly recommended.

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Gregor the Overlander [Collins, Suzanne] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Gregor the Overlander

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The Rainbow Fish was a main book of my childhood. This book was more than a book, it helped with the concept of giving and being a good friend. It was fun to see the pretty colors and the different animals featured in this book.

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The first book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series.

The rainbow fish with its iridescent scales is the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean. But since he is also vain and proud, he becomes more and more lonely over time. Then he realizes that you can't win friends through beauty. He overcomes his pride and begins to distribute his glitter scales to the other fish.

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value.

A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER

WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE

AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ABBY AWARD WINNER

AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE

#1 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

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The Rainbow Fish [Pfister, Marcus, Pfister, Marcus] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Rainbow Fish

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No, David was a book that we kept all these years because it was one of the first books that was read to me and looking back, I will always remember David and his behaviors changing throughout the book. I also will always remember this books because of the illustration styles of the book.

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America's favorite trouble maker will fill your home with good-natured laughter in this brand-new board book that celebrates 20 years of the bestselling, Caldecott-winning classic!

When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do.Now David is all grown up. But some things never change. . . .Twenty years after its initial publication, No, David! remains a perennial household favorite, delighting children, parents, and teachers alike. David is a beloved character, whose unabashed good humor, mischievous smile, and laughter-inducing antics underline the love parents have for their children -- even when they misbehave.

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No, David! (David Books) [Shannon, David, Shannon, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. No, David! (David Books)

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This book was my first chapter book ever and also opened me up to fantasy and adventure books. I read this book over and over again. I loved that the mouse was so bold and also loved books.

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This lively junior novelization of the film The Tale of Despereaux tells the story of several unlikely heroes: Despereaux, a brave mouse banished to the dungeon for speaking with a human; Roscuro, a good-hearted rat who loves light and soup, but is exiled to darkness; Pea, a Princess in a gloomy castle who is prisoner to her father's grief; and Mig, a servant girl who longs to be a Princess, but is forced to serve the jailer. An eight-page full-color insert of stills from the movie is included.

Kate DiCamillo's literary classic about Despereaux Tilling has enchanted children and adults around the globe. In this tale of bravery, forgiveness and redemption, one small creature teaches a kingdom that it takes only a little light to show the truth: What you look like doesn't equal what you are. Published in 23 languages, with more than 2 million copies in print, a New York Times #1 bestseller and winner of the Newbery Medal, The Tale of Despereaux is now animated adventure from Universal Pictures.

THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All Rights Reserved.

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The Tale of Despereaux [Jamie Michalak, Kate DiCamillo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Tale of Despereaux

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Belle, The Last Mule at Gee's Bend: A Civil Rights Story

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"This small snapshot of the protest movement pays homage to both the determination of ordinary folk and the power of Dr. King's words. . . . An intergenerational story filled with heart and soul." - Kirkus Reviews

When Alex spies a mule chomping on greens in a nearby garden, he can't help but ask about it. "Ol' Belle?" says Miz Pettway. "She can have all the collards she wants. She's earned it." And so begins the tale of an ordinary mule in Gee's Bend, Alabama, that played a singular part in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. When African-Americans in a poor community - inspired by a visit from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - defied local authorities who were trying to stop them from registering to vote, many got around a long, imposed detour on mule-drawn wagons. As Alex looks into the eyes of gentle Belle, he begins to understand a significant time in history in a very personal way.

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Belle, The Last Mule at Gee's Bend: A Civil Rights Story [Ramsey, Calvin Alexander, Stroud, Bettye, Holyfield, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Belle, The Last Mule at Gee's Bend: A Civil Rights Story

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New Shoes

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Ella Mae is used to wearing her cousin's hand-me-down shoes-but when her latest pair is already too tight, she's thrilled at the chance to get new shoes.

But at the shoe store, Ella Mae and her mother have to wait until there are no white customers to serve first. She doesn't get to try anything on, either-her mother traces her feet onto a sheet of paper, and the salesman brings them a pair he thinks will fit.

Disappointed by her treatment, Ella Mae and her cousin Charlotte hatch a plan to help others in their community find better-fitting shoes without humiliation.

Eric Velasquez' realistic oil paintings bring life to this story of a young girl's determination in the face of injustice. The book includes an author's note from Susan Lynn Meyer, discussing the historical context of the story and how the Civil Rights Movement worked to abolish unfair laws like the ones Ella Mae encounters.

A 2016 NAACP Image Award Nominee, and a Jane Addams Children's Book Award winner.

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New Shoes [Susan Lynn Meyer, Eric Velasquez] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. New Shoes

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A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story

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The true story of how a ride on a carousel made a powerful Civil Rights statement

A Ride to Remember tells how a community came together-both black and white-to make a change. When Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This book reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated and opened to all for the first time. Co-author Sharon Langley was the first African-American child to ride the carousel. This was on the same day of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Langley's ride to remember demonstrated the possibilities of King's dream. This book includes photos of Sharon on the carousel, authors' notes, a timeline, and a bibliography.

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A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story

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A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story [Langley, Sharon, Nathan, Amy, Cooper, Floyd] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story

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The Story of Ruby Bridges: Special Anniversary edition

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The inspirational true story of Ruby Bridges.

The year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. Told with Robert Coles' powerful narrative and dramatically illustrated by George Ford, Ruby's story of courage, faith, and hope continues to resonate more than 60 years later.

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The Story of Ruby Bridges [Coles, Robert, Ford, George] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Story of Ruby Bridges

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White Water

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White Water [Bandy, Michael S., Stein, Eric, Stickland, Shadra] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. White Water

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Jabari Jumps

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Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for.

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Jabari Jumps [Cornwall, Gaia, Cornwall, Gaia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Jabari Jumps

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The Koala Who Could

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Sometimes a little CHANGE can open your world to BIG possibilities. You see, high-up was safe since he liked a slow pace,While the ground down below seemed a frightening place.Too fast and too loud and too big and too strange.Nope. Kevin preferred not to move or to change.Kevin the koala loves every day to be the same, where it's snug and safe. But when change comes along, will Kevin embrace all the joys that come with trying something new?An inspiring rhyming read aloud by bestselling Love Monster creator Rachel Bright and Frog on a Log? illustrator Jim Field that empowers young readers to face change with courage and delight.

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The Koala Who Could [Bright, Rachel, Field, Jim] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Koala Who Could

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The Kissing Hand

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School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.

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The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series)

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The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series) [Penn, Audrey] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series)

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Sheila Rae, the Brave

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Sheila Rae, the Brave [Henkes, Kevin, Henkes, Kevin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sheila Rae, the Brave

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The books in the pre emergent category tend to have larger fonts, have multiple textures, have thicker pages, and have repetition. 

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The books in the pre emergent category tend to have larger fonts, have multiple textures, have thicker pages, and have repetition. 

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Things that Go

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Amazon.com: Things That Go (What Can You Spot?): 9781499800562: Max and Sid: Books

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

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There is always enough room on your child's bookshelf for this Classic Board Book edition of the rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children's favorite for over thirty years!

A told B,
and B told C,
"I'll meet you at the
top of the coconut tree"

In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no-Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!

Countless children-and their parents-can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault's rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert's bold, cheerful art. This winning combination has made the Chicka Chicka series an enduring classic.

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Amazon.com: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book): 9781442450707: Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, Lois Ehlert: Books

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Ten Little Dinosaurs

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Ten Little Dinosaurs on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ten Little Dinosaurs

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Sometimes I feel silly.
Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast.
Sometimes I feel brave.
Sometimes I feel like trying something new...

The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. Kids and adults will appreciate Todd Parr's quirky intelligence as he pays special attention to the ever-changing, sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format, told through Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes.

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The Feelings Book [Parr, Todd] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Feelings Book

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Pat the Bunny

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Pat the Bunny: Touch n Feel] [by: Dorothy Kunhardt] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. [Pat the Bunny: Touch n Feel] [by: Dorothy Kunhardt]

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These books have been either banned or challenged for various reasons such as racism, violence, nudity, religious reasons etc. (They can still be purchased and read but may not be allowed in schools, stores or libraries.)

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And Tango Makes Three

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The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is now available in a sturdy board book edition.

At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.

In time for the tenth anniversary of And Tango Makes Three , this Classic Board Book edition is the perfect size for small hands.

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And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books)

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And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books) [Richardson, Justin, Parnell, Peter, Cole, Henry] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books)

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This section features characters that exhibit a different family style, self expression or gender norm than what follows the patterns of the past. 

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This section features characters that exhibit a different family style, self expression or gender norm than what follows the patterns of the past. 

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And Tango Makes Three

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The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is now available in a sturdy board book edition.

At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.

In time for the tenth anniversary of And Tango Makes Three , this Classic Board Book edition is the perfect size for small hands.

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And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books)

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And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books) [Richardson, Justin, Parnell, Peter, Cole, Henry] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. And Tango Makes Three (Classic Board Books)

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Pink is for Boys

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An empowering and educational picture book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender. invites and encourages girls and boys to enjoy what they love to do, whether it's racing cars and playing baseball, or loving unicorns and dressing up. Vibrant illustrations help children learn and identify the myriad colors that surround them every day, from the orange of a popsicle, to the green of a grassy field, all the way up to the wonder of a multicolored rainbow.

Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow. Featuring a diverse group of relatable characters, Pink Is for Boys

Parents and kids will delight in Robb Pearlman's sweet, simple script, as well as its powerful message: life is not color-coded.

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Pink Is for Boys [Pearlman, Robb, Kaban, Eda] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pink Is for Boys

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This Day in June

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This Day in June [Pitman, Gayle E.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This Day in June

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George

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The unforgettable debut from Stonewall Award Winner Alex Gino.

George joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.

Melissa thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part... because she's a boy.

With the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.

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Amazon.com: George (Scholastic Gold): 9780545812573: Gino, Alex: Books

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The unforgettable debut from Stonewall Award Winner Alex Gino.

George joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.

Melissa thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part... because she's a boy.

With the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.

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Amazon.com: George (Scholastic Gold): 9780545812573: Gino, Alex: Books

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Pink Is for Boys

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An empowering and educational picture book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender.

Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow. Featuring a diverse group of relatable characters, Pink Is for Boys invites and encourages girls and boys to enjoy what they love to do, whether it's racing cars and playing baseball, or loving unicorns and dressing up. Vibrant illustrations help children learn and identify the myriad colors that surround them every day, from the orange of a popsicle, to the green of a grassy field, all the way up to the wonder of a multicolored rainbow.

Parents and kids will delight in Robb Pearlman's sweet, simple script, as well as its powerful message: life is not color-coded.

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Pink Is for Boys [Pearlman, Robb, Kaban, Eda] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pink Is for Boys

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Antonio's Card

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Antonio loves words, because words have the power to express feelings like love, pride, or hurt. Mother's Day is coming soon, and Antonio searches for the words to express his love for his mother and her partner, Leslie. But he's not sure what to do when his classmates make fun of Leslie, an artist, who towers over everyone and wears paint-splattered overalls. As Mother's Day approaches, Antonio must choose whether or how to express his connection to both of the special women in his life. Rigoberto González's bilingual story about a nontraditional family resonates with all children who have been faced with speaking up for themselves or for the people they love. Cecilia Concepción Álvarez's paintings bring the tale to life in tender, richly hued detail.

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Antonio's Card/ La tarjeta de Antonio (English and Spanish Edition)

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Antonio's Card/ La tarjeta de Antonio (English and Spanish Edition) [Rigoberto González, Cecilia Álvarez] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Antonio's Card/ La tarjeta de Antonio (English and Spanish Edition)

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A Bad Case of Stripes

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Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Eight classic, best-selling titles are available now!

Category: Making Friends"What we have here is a bad case of stripes. One of the worst I've ever seen!"Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in...a bad case of stripes!"Shannon's story is a good poke in the eye of conformity...and his empathetic, vivid artwork keeps perfect pace with the tale."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf)

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A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf) [Shannon, David, Shannon, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf)

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The first day of a new grade can be scary and these stories can hopefully help our students feel more comfortable and look forward to new experiences. 

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The first day of a new grade can be scary and these stories can hopefully help our students feel more comfortable and look forward to new experiences. 

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Horus's Horrible Day

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Horus's Horrible Day (First Graders From Mars: Episode #01)

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Horus's Horrible Day (First Graders From Mars: Episode #01) [Corey, Shana, Teague, Mark] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Horus's Horrible Day (First Graders From Mars: Episode #01)

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A letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School

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A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School

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A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School [Olsen, Shannon, Sonke, Sandie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School

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The Magical Yet

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The Magical Yet [DiTerlizzi, Angela, Alvarez, Lorena, Alvarez, Lorena] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Magical Yet

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My WILD First Day of School

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Dennis Mathew, author of the award-winning " Bello the Cello" breaks the rules with his second book, "My WILD First Day of School."

What if animals went to school?

What if they could dream, wonder and imagine a hopeful future?

Into the uncertainty that is the first day of school for every child, My WILD First Day of School throws humor, spunk, rhythm and rhyme. This book is an invitation to every child to take risks, try something new and embrace their inner "WILD".

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My WILD First Day of School [Mathew, Dennis] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My WILD First Day of School

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Where the Sidewalk Ends

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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. This special edition contains 12 extra poems. 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, coming in fall 2017!

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Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Edition with 12 Extra Poems: Poems and Drawings

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Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Edition with 12 Extra Poems: Poems and Drawings [Silverstein, Shel, Silverstein, Shel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Edition with 12 Extra Poems: Poems and Drawings

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Prince & Knight

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"Victorious . . . the premier queer-friendly fairy tale." Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"An illuminating fairy tale for young readers to be able to see that not every prince would like to marry a princess." School Library Journal

"A colorful and entertaining tale exploring sexuality, acceptance, and young love." Booklist

American Library Association 2019 Rainbow Book List Top Ten

In this modern fairy tale, a noble prince and a brave knight come together to defeat a terrible monster and in the process find true love in a most unexpected place.

"Thank you," he told his parents.
"I appreciate that you tried,
but I'm looking for something special
in a partner by my side."

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far from here, there was a prince in line to take the throne, so his parents set out to find him a kind and worthy bride. The three of them traveled the land far and wide, but the prince didn't quite find what he was looking for in the princesses they met.

While they were away, a terrible dragon threatened their land, and all the soldiers fled. The prince rushed back to save his kingdom from the perilous beast and was met by a brave knight in a suit of brightly shining armor. Together they fought the dragon and discovered that special something the prince was looking for all along. This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.

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Prince & Knight [Haack, Daniel, Lewis, Stevie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Prince & Knight

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These books have been awarded the Pura Belpré Award, which is for books by latino/latina writers or illustrators that best portrays and celebrates the latino culture and experience. 

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These books have been awarded the Pura Belpré Award, which is for books by latino/latina writers or illustrators that best portrays and celebrates the latino culture and experience. 

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Chato's Kitchen

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Chato can't believe his luck. Not only is he the coolest low-riding cat in East L.A., but his brand-new neighbors are the plumpest, juciest, tastiest-looking family of mice to move into the barrio in a long time. So Chato and his best friend, Novio Boy, get out the pots and pans, the tortillas and the beans--everything you'd need for a welcoming feast, except for the main dish, and the guests of honor. Of course, in Chato's mind they are one and the same thing.

But the mice are bringing a surprise guest of their own, who may be more than a cool cat can swallow.

Also available in Spanish as Chato y su cena.

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Chato's Kitchen [Soto, Gary, Guevara, Susan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Chato's Kitchen

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Mango, Abuela, and Me

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A 2016 Pura Belpré Author Award Honor Book
A 2016 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor Book

When a little girl's far-away grandmother comes to stay, love and patience transcend language in a tender story written by acclaimed author Meg Medina.

Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside. So while they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English ("Dough. Masa"), and Mia learns some Spanish too, but it's still hard for Abuela to learn the words she needs to tell Mia all her stories. Then Mia sees a parrot in the pet-shop window and has the perfecto idea for how to help them all communicate a little better. An endearing tale from an award-winning duo that speaks loud and clear about learning new things and the love that bonds family members.

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Mango, Abuela, and Me [Medina, Meg, Dominguez, Angela] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mango, Abuela, and Me

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Drum Dream Girl

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Girls cannot be drummers. Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule―until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last her dream-bright music was heard, everyone sang and danced and decided that both girls and boys should be free to drum and dream. Inspired by the childhood of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke Cuba's traditional taboo against female drummers, Drum Dream Girl tells an inspiring true story for dreamers everywhere.

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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music [Engle, Margarita, López, Rafael, Sananes, Adriana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

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Narratives, written or oral, which have been handed down through the years. 

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Farmer Earl has had enough―his home is too crowded! So, he visits the wise woman in town for help. She tells him to bring all his ducks in the house. And then all his horses. And all his goats too! How will there be more room with all these animals? This updated folktale uses humor to explore what it takes to gain a new perspective.

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A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale [Rostoker-Gruber, Karen, Swarner, Kristina] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale

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Caldecott Medalist Ed Young delivers a visually stunning, poignant story about humility, wastefulness, and appreciating what one has.

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2016!

An Amazon Best Book of the Year!

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!

"Young creates a stunning visual symphony with a surprising and unsettling emotional power."-- New York Times Book Review

* "The well-paced fable is visually stunning . . . Young is at the height of his powers in this fable that offers a feast for the eyes, mind, and soul. A visual masterpiece."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Caldecott-winning author/illustrator Young has created another stunning and meaningful picture book to be enjoyed by all ages. This book is exquisite in text, tone, and illustration. A compelling fable that is crucial for humanity and will spark meaningful classroom conversations."-- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Young weaves an elegant cautionary fable."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review

In a place called Hunger Mountain there lives a lord who has everything imaginable yet never has enough. To satisfy his every desire, he hires builders to design the tallest pagoda; a world-famous tailor to make his clothing from silk and gold threads; and a renowned chef to cook him lavish meals with rice from the lord's own fields. What more could he possibly want?

Yet when drought plagues the land, Lord Cat is faced with his first taste of deep loss, he ventures down the mountain and what he discovers will change his life forever.

Rendered in exquisite mixed-media collage, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's deceptively simple fable is a deeply affecting tale about appreciating the value of treasures that need not be chased.

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The Cat From Hunger Mountain [Young, Ed, Young, Ed] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Cat From Hunger Mountain

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Yokki and the Parno Gry (Travellers Tales)

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Yokki and the Parno Gry (Travellers Tales) [Richard O'Neill, Katharine Quarmby, Marieke Nelissen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Yokki and the Parno Gry (Travellers Tales)

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Mina Javaherbin (Author), Eugene Yelchin (Illustrator)

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Elephant in the Dark [Javaherbin, Mina, Yelchin, Eugene] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Elephant in the Dark

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Have you ever wondered how the stars came to be in the sky?

The Fisherman's Daughter loved to dance in the sunlight, and bathe in the glow of the moon. But when the moon disappeared for a few nights each month, she worried about her father and how he would find his way home from the sea in the deep darkness. When the sun finds her sobbing one
night, he takes one of his rays and shatters it onto the ground, creating the stars and giving the girl the task of putting them into the dark night sky. This beautifully illustrated story gives us a new folk tale, and a new way to look up at the night sky.

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How the Stars Came To Be [Mistry, Poonam] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How the Stars Came To Be

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Vole and Troll [Trapani, Iza, Trapani, Iza] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Vole and Troll

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The Napping House [Wood, Audrey, Wood, Don] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Napping House

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Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series!

Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!

But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes asks the reader questions about the colors of different foods and objects-kids love to interact with the story.

The fun never stops-download the free groovin' song.
Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes [James Dean, Eric Litwin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

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Silly Sally [Wood, Audrey] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Silly Sally

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From bestselling, award-winning author Fleming and beloved illustrator of the Maple books Nichols comes a giggle-inducing read-aloud starring a cast of comically grumpy barnyard animals. Sure to become a bedtime favorite.

This funny and irresistible picture book feels like a classic in the making. When Pig plops into his sty at bedtime, he finds Cow fast asleep in his spot. "Go sleep in your own bed!" he squeals, and sends her packing. But when Cow finally snuggles down into her stall, she finds Hen sleeping there. So begins a chain reaction of snoozing barnyard animals being awakened and sent off to their own beds, until every last one is in just the right place. Young children will delight in repeating the refrain "Go sleep in your own bed!" and laugh at the antics of these hilarious-and very sleepy-farm animals.

Praise for Oh, No! by Candace Fleming:
*"Reads like an instant classic. Oh, yes! This is a terrific new picture book." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred

*" It's a book with the feel of an old classic-and it may well become one." - Publishers Weekly, Starred

"A winner for 3- and 4-year-olds." - The New York Times

Praise for the Maple series by Lori Nichols:
*" Readers will fall in love with Maple." - School Library Journal, Starred

" Utterly charming." - The New York Times

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Go Sleep in Your Own Bed [Fleming, Candace, Nichols, Lori] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Go Sleep in Your Own Bed

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One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree

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"A hungry snake. A beautiful brown boy. What more can a young reader ask for?"-National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson

A sneaky snake has no idea that the captives in his belly are planning their escape! In the spirit of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback, the reader sees a cutaway of the snake's belly and can even guess how the tale ends!

Classic and contemporary, timeless and fresh, One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree has a syncopated and rhythmically delightful text perfect for reading aloud.

Daniel Bernstrom's debut picture book is nothing short of splendid, and is accompanied by magical illustrations from New York Times bestselling and 2017 Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brendan Wenzel ( They All Saw a Cat).
And don't miss Daniel Bernstrom's next book, Gator, Gator, Gator!

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One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree

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One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree [Bernstrom, Daniel, Wenzel, Brendan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree

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ABCs of Kindness (Highlights Books of Kindness)

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ABCs of Kindness (Highlights Books of Kindness) [Berger, Samantha, Trukhan, Ekaterina] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. ABCs of Kindness (Highlights Books of Kindness)

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Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing

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Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing [Willard PsyD, Christopher, Rechtschaffen MA, Daniel, Clifton-Brown, Holly] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing

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Eating the Alphabet [Ehlert, Lois, Ehlert, Lois] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Eating the Alphabet

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Amazon.com: Pinkalicious ABC: An Alphabet Book: 9780062437556: Kann, Victoria, Kann, Victoria: Books

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The Construction Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)

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The Construction Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) [Pallotta, Jerry, Bolster, Rob] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Construction Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)

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A is for Angry: An Animal and Adjective Alphabet

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A is for Angry: An Animal and Adjective Alphabet

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A Is for Angry: An Animal and Adjective Alphabet [Boynton, Sandra] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Is for Angry: An Animal and Adjective Alphabet

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A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate conversations about disability, accessibility, social justice and community building. Includes a kid-friendly glossary (for ages 3-10). This fully accessible ebook includes alt-text for image descriptions, a read aloud function, and a zoom-in function that allows readers to magnify the illustrations and be able to move around the page in zoom-in mode.

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We Move Together [Fritsch, Kelly, McGuire, Anne, Trejos, Eduardo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We Move Together

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My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay [Best, Cari, Brantley-Newton, Vanessa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything

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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything

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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything (Inspiring Activism and Diversity Book About Children with Special Needs)

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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything (Inspiring Activism and Diversity Book About Children with Special Needs) [Bay Pimentel, Annette, Ali, Nabi, Keelan-Chaffins, Jennifer] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. All the Way to…

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Fans of the Penderwicks and the Vanderbeekers, meet the Finkel family in this middle grade novel about two autistic sisters, their detective agency, and life's most consequential mysteries.

When twelve-year-old Lara Finkel starts her very own detective agency, FIASCCO (Finkel Investigation Agency Solving Consequential Crimes Only), she does not want her sister, Caroline, involved. She and Caroline don't have to do everything together. But Caroline won't give up, and when she brings Lara the firm's first mystery, Lara relents, and the questions start piling up.

But Lara and Caroline's truce doesn't last for long. Caroline normally uses her tablet to talk, but now she's busily texting a new friend. Lara can't figure out what the two of them are up to, but it can't be good. And Caroline doesn't like Lara's snooping-she's supposed to be solving other people's crimes, not spying on Caroline! As FIASCCO and the Finkel family mysteries spin out of control, can Caroline and Lara find a way to be friends again?

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The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family [Kapit, Sarah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family

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a friend like simon: a friend like simon (special stories series) (volume 1)

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A Friend Like Simon: A Friend Like Simon (Special Stories Series) (Volume 1)

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A Friend Like Simon: A Friend Like Simon (Special Stories Series) (Volume 1) [Gaynot, Kate] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Friend Like Simon: A Friend Like Simon (Special Stories Series) (Volume 1)

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biography & autobiography - cultural heritage

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juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / music

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music: general interest (children's / teenage)

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Melba Doretta Liston loved the sounds of music from as far back as she could remember. As a child, she daydreamed about beats and lyrics, and hummed along with the music from her family s Majestic radio. At age seven, Melba fell in love with a big, shiny trombone, and soon taught herself to play ...

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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers)

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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers) [Beaty, Andrea, Roberts, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers)

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Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams of the rich possibilities of her own future, and how she will express her own personality through her hijab. Written in sprightly rhyme and illustrated by a talented newcomer, Under My Hijab honors the diverse lives of contemporary Muslim women and girls, their love for each other, and their pride in their culture and faith.

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Amazon.com: Under My Hijab: 9781620147924: Hena Khan, Aaliya Jaleel, Aaliya Jaleel: Books

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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 [Markel, Michelle, Sweet, Melissa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

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Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins

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A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint her skin white for performances, Janet refused. She continued to go after her dreams, never compromising her values along the way. From her early childhood lessons to the height of her success as the first African American prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Opera, Brave Ballerina is the story of a remarkable pioneer as told by Michelle Meadows, with fantastic illustrations from Ebony Glenn.

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Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins (Who Did It First?)

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Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins (Who Did It First?) [Meadows, Michelle, Glenn, Ebony] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins (Who Did It First?)

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Amazon.com: I Like Myself!: 9780547401638: Beaumont, Karen, Catrow, David: Books

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Do you ever feel as stubborn as a mule? Or as chicken as a chicken? Of course you do. Everyone does.

In this lighthearted look at feelings, David Milgrim tenderly and humorously sketches the emotional range―from awkward to unnoticed, to really, rrrreally mad. Ultimately reassuring, this is a loving look at the normal, natural feelings we all have.

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Wild Feelings [Milgrim, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Wild Feelings

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Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners [Keller, Laurie, Keller, Laurie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners

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Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special, from the beloved creator of "The Dot", "Happy Dreamer", and New York Times best seller, "The Word Collector". Here, Reynolds reminds listeners to "be your own work of art." To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU.

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Amazon.com: Be You! (Audible Audio Edition): Peter H. Reynolds, Peter H. Reynolds, Scholastic Audio: Books

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Teaching children how to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting.

Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble in his tummy, they wiggle and jiggle on his tongue, and then they push on his teeth, right before he erupts (or interrupts). His mouth is a volcano! But when others begin to interrupt Louis, he learns how to respectfully wait for his turn to talk.

My Mouth Is a Volcano takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to help them manage their rambunctious thoughts and words. Told from Louis' perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of respecting others, by listening and waiting for their turn to speak.

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Amazon.com: My Mouth Is a Volcano (Audible Audio Edition): Julia Cook, Julia Cook, National Center for Youth Issues: Books

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The books in this section are typically for those learning their ABC's, have rhyme and repetition. These books work for students in pre-k or ages 4-5. 

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The books in this section are typically for those learning their ABC's, have rhyme and repetition. These books work for students in pre-k or ages 4-5. 

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What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound? (Cat the Cat (Hardcover))

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What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound? (Cat the Cat (Hardcover)) [Willems, Mo, Willems, Mo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound? (Cat the Cat (Hardcover))

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Your mission, fellow readers, should you choose to accept it, is as follows: don't, I repeat, don't let the pigeon drive the bus. Oh, I know, it seems like a simple mission as these things go. Most pigeons like to fly after all, and most of them aren't very talkative anyway. But be warned, this is no ordinary pigeon! This unusual bird possesses all the guile and determination of a toddler angling to get a cookie before dinner.

The formula of this book will quickly become familiar to any reader or listener: the pigeon wants to drive the bus, he NEEDS to drive the bus, and he's DRIVEN to drive the bus!! And nasty hobbitses want to keep him from the precious bus . . . oops, wrong story. ^_^ But, you get the picture. Your job, and your audience's job, is to say "No!" every time and for every ploy. No matter what that pigeon says or does, you can't give him an inch. Cuz you know he'll drive a mile! Kids especially know this routine by heart. After all, they're usually in the pigeon's shoes, thwarted time and time again from getting their momentary heart's desire. This allows them to try out the other role, to see what it's like to be the authority, to set the boundaries and delightfully shout "No!" every time. They aren't fooled for one minute by this pigeon.

I'd really hesitate to call this book a storybook. Because this book really isn't one in the traditional sense. The audience does not sit quietly and wait to see what happens next. They make it happen. Without audience response, this book is only half a story. All of our crafty pigeons comments are directed outward, to the audience. He knows the reader is there and is ready to bargain with him and wear him down with his dreams of bus driving. Likewise, the pictures are simple, unadorned and angular. These are not misty and gorgeous pictorial masterpieces like Mary Grandpre might draw. But another illustrator's work would not have fit the book and created the delightfully subversive book that this has turned out to be. Like some of the best comic strips, our characters don't have to be realistic or elegant to get their point across and display a wide range of emotion and reactions. The books convey that information readily and simply, without anything to clutter or distract the reader from those actions. This is not art that is dressed up to the nines. This is art that gets down to work: casual, direct and very effective at what it does. Taken out of context, the pictures may be uninspiring and seem crude. In context, they make the story come to life and jump off the page.

This is a modern tale and a modern classic. Particularly appropriate for kids in urban settings who may have never seen a barnyard or a cow, but sure as heck know what a pigeon and a bus is! There's no fancy prose or cutesy sweetness here, instead we find wry intelligence and a subtle charm that hits home with its target audience. If you have preschoolers I suggest you check this book out, despite your reservations. Probably best for a preschool to kindergarten age group, since kids much older than this will be looking for more complex reads and longer stories.

If you like this, there are more books in store in the Pigeon series, but this one-to my mind-is the best. You might also want to check out CLICK, CLACK, MOO. COWS THAT TYPE by Doreen Cronin, or if your child is a bit older, perhaps THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES by John Scieszka. It's definitely worth a try with a child, and great for a whole group of kids. Give it a read, let your children give it a listen . . .but don't, and I repeat, DON'T let the pigeon drive the bus!

Happy reading! Shanshad ^_^

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When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.

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An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! (Elephant and Piggie Book, An)

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This must-have classic about a baby bird in search of his mother is the perfect gift for Mother's Day!

A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge.

The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother? a must for baby showers, beginning book lovers, and Mother's Day.

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One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad.A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says "I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero".Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad...From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other - just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations.Essential Picture Book Classics - timeless stories for every child to treasure.

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"Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages. - School Library Journal

Greek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this collection, Marcia Williams offers a fun but faithful retelling of eight myths using simple language and her signature comic-strip format. Panels and spreads brimming with color, decorative detail, and nonstop action make each tale a pleasure to look at, and speech bubbles add modern humor. This indispensable collection is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the power of myth.

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Amazon.com: Danny and the Dinosaur: 9780064440028: Hoff, Syd, Hoff, Syd: Books

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From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. Eric Carle's bright artwork and signature style will charm both ardent fans and new readers alike.

As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners.

For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted readers of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else.

Readers will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn't always the best option.

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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems

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Fairly Fairy Tales [Codell, Esmé Raji, Chavarri, Elisa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fairly Fairy Tales

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The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea: A Fairy Tale to Help You Fall Asleep

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The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea: A Fairy Tale to Help You Fall Asleep

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A bedtime fractured fairy tale to help the most restless of little ones fall asleep, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde!

Once upon a time there lived a very busy princess who never had trouble falling asleep. Until one night, when a pesky pea changed all that!
Without sleep, the princess feels cranky, and clumsy, and filled with worry that she'll never sleep again. Will this tossy-turny princess ever be able to calm her mind, relax her body, and finally get some rest?
Book 2 of the Feel-Good Fairy Tales series is a soothing spin on a classic fairytale from New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde and illustrator Jay Fleck, giving restless little readers and listeners the tools they need to help them drift off to dreamland. Includes exercises to help YOU fall asleep.

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The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea: A Fair Tale to Help You Fall Asleep (Feel-Good Fairy Tales)

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Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved.

With its heartfelt message and colorfully whimsical illustrations, "Our Class is a Family" is a book that will help build and strengthen that class community. Kids learn that their classroom is a place where it's safe to be themselves, it's okay to make mistakes, and it's important to be a friend to others. When hearing this story being read aloud by their teacher, students are sure to feel like they are part of a special family.

"Family isn't always your relatives. It's the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what." -Unknown

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