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Stories about different types of love and self identity. It will always be safe to be yourself in Ms. Moretti's classroom, and these books help to emphasize that.

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Stories about African American history, including both the harsh struggles and glorious victories this group has faced.

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Stories to help you understand what is going on inside. It's okay to have feelings, both "good" and "bad," as everyone has emotions.

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Stories about what the Earths gives us and how we can protect the Earth back.

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For students confident in their ability to read on their own. (3rd- 5th Graders)

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For students who can mostly read on their own (1st-3rd Graders)

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Books for children who have begun reading more on their own. (Pre-K to Kindergarten)

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Books for children beginning to learn about reading and the way books work. (Infants and Toddlers)

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Books that will inspire and empower students to persist through difficulties and be confident in themselves.

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Warriors #1: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter

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Warriors #1: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter

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Warriors #1: Into the Wild (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, 1)

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Warriors #1: Into the Wild (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, 1) [Hunter, Erin, Stevenson, Dave] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Warriors #1: Into the Wild (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, 1)

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As The Giving Tree turns fifty, this timeless classic is available for the first time ever in ebook format. This digital edition allows young readers and lifelong fans to continue the legacy and love of a classic that will now reach an even wider audience. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."

So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.

Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation.

Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.
And don't miss the other Shel Silverstein ebooks, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic!

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This section includes books that will show students they should embrace their differences and except others for who they are.

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She Persisted: Coretta Scott King by Kelly Starling Lyons and Chelsea Clinton

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She Persisted: Coretta Scott King by Kelly Starling Lyons and Chelsea Clinton

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Amazon.com: She Persisted: Coretta Scott King: 9780593353509: Lyons, Kelly Starling, Clinton, Chelsea, Boiger, Alexandra, Flint, Gillian: Books

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Dr. Seuss’s ABC (Beginner Books, I Can Read It All By Myself)

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Amazon.com: Dr. Seuss’s ABC (Beginner Books, I Can Read It All By Myself): 9780394800301: Dr. Seuss: Books

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This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer by Joan Holub

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This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer by Joan Holub

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This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer [Holub, Joan, Roode, Daniel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer

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Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!: Poems for Two Voices by Carole Gerber 

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A honeybee and a bumblebee have a chat.
A rose offers a worm a bit of its compost.
A mouse assures a root of its importance.

These fun rhyming poems for two voices are blooming, bursting, and buzzing with personality. Eugene Yelchin's stunning illustrations beautifully accent Carole Gerber's unusual conversations. Together, they offer a close-up view of the plant and insect worlds, with an amazing amount of information about them.

All around us, under our feet, thousands of interactions and transformations are taking place. This book gives the reader a chance to listen in.

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Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!: Poems for Two Voices

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Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!: Poems for Two Voices [Gerber, Carole, Yelchin, Eugene] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!: Poems for Two Voices

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Watercress by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin

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Watercress by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin

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Caldecott Medal Winner Best Children's Book of the Year
Newbery Honor Book
APALA Award Winner
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book

While driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's Chinese immigrant parents spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road. They stop the car, grabbing rusty scissors and an old paper bag, and the whole family wades into the mud to gather as much as they can.

At first, she's embarrassed. Why can't her family just get food from the grocery store, like everyone else? But when her mother shares a bittersweet story of her family history in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged-and the memories left behind in pursuit of a new life.

Together, they make a new memory of watercress.

Author Andrea Wang calls this moving, autobiographical story "both an apology and a love letter to my parents." It's a bittersweet, delicate look at how sharing the difficult parts of our histories can create powerful new moments of family history, and help connect us to our roots.

Jason Chin's illustrations move between China and the American Midwest and were created with a mixture of traditional Chinese brushes and western media. The dreamy, nostalgic color palette brings this beautiful story to life.

An endnote from the author describes her personal connection to the story, and an illustrator's note touches on both the process of the painting, and the emotional meaning brought to the work.

A story about the power of sharing memories-including the painful ones-and the way our heritage stays with and shapes us, even when we don't see it.

New England Book Award Winner
A New York Times New England Book Award Winner A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book Winner of the Cybils Award An SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year An ALSC Notable Children's Book Named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly, BookPage, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Shelf Awareness , and more! A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book An NPR 'Book We Love!' A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

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Watercress [Wang, Andrea, Chin, Jason] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Watercress

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An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. A perfect gift for any special occasion!

I am
a nonstop ball of energy.
Powerful and full of light.
I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader.

The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There are superheroes in our midst!

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I Am Every Good Thing [Barnes, Derrick, James, Gordon C.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Am Every Good Thing

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Buy a cheap copy of Anna Hibiscus book by Atinuke. Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa. Amazing Africa. She lives with her whole family in a wonderful house. There is always somebody to laugh and play with.Anna Hibiscus... Free Shipping on all orders over $15.

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Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes's award-winning Penny returns in the third I Can Read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.

When Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marble-it's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble really belong to Penny?

Penny and Her Marble was named a 2014 Geisel Honor book by the American Library Association. This annual award, given to the most distinguished books for beginning readers, is named for the world-renowned children's author Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss.

Kevin Henkes is a master at creating beautifully illustrated books that resonate with young children. The Penny books are new classics for beginning readers and will appeal to fans of Frog and Toad, Little Bear, and Henry and Mudge. Penny and Her Marble is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled!

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Penny and Her Marble (I Can Read Level 1)

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Penny and Her Marble (I Can Read Level 1) [Henkes, Kevin, Henkes, Kevin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Penny and Her Marble (I Can Read Level 1)

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Jokes for Kids: The Best Jokes, Riddles, Tongue Twisters, Knock-Knock jokes, and One Liners for Kids by Rob Stevens

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Jokes for Kids: The Best Jokes, Riddles, Tongue Twisters, Knock-Knock jokes, and One Liners for Kids by Rob Stevens

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Chock full of hilarious jokes wisecracks, riddles, and knock-knock jokes, Jokes for Kids is for young readers-and their parents!

200+ jokes!

Good, clean family fun

knock-knocks, riddles, and more

Have fun, be silly, and practice word recognition and reading comprehension, all at the same time!

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Jokes for Kids: The Best Jokes, Riddles, Tongue Twisters, Knock-Knock jokes, and One liners for kids: Kids Joke books ages 7-9 8-12

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Amazon.com: Jokes for Kids: The Best Jokes, Riddles, Tongue Twisters, Knock-Knock jokes, and One liners for kids: Kids Joke books ages 7-9 8-12: 9781987734911: Stevens, Rob: Books

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Little Blue Bunny by Eric Guendelsberger

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Little Blue Bunny by Eric Guendelsberger

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Celebrate the timeless magic of childhood friends, love, and imagination in this heartfelt picture book, a perfect Easter basket stuffer for kids!

From the very first moment little blue bunny met the little boy, they had a very special connection. Bunny's greatest wish was to have BIG adventures, to be important... to be special. But he believed that would have to wait until the little boy grew up and didn't need him anymore. But could this day be coming sooner than bunny wants?

This classic story of friendship shares the perfect reminder that greatest adventure in life to love and be loved in return. Filled with full-color illustrations and a heartfelt message that kids and caregivers will love, this timeless story of a little boy and his blue plush bunny is one that will tug at the heartstrings and pull you back again and again.
Why readers love Little Blue Bunny:

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers will love reading this nostalgic inspirational book to kids

Perfect Valentine's Day gift for ages 4-7, Easter basket stuffer for kids, birthday or graduation gift, or read aloud for any time of year!

Screen-free fun for children

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Little Blue Bunny: Heartwarming Kids Book for Easter

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Little Blue Bunny: Heartwarming Kids Book for Easter [Guendelsberger, Erin, Lim, Stila] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Little Blue Bunny: Heartwarming Kids Book for Easter

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Books to make students laugh and have a fun time while reading.

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These are books about animals and animal facts, one of the more popular nonfiction topic for young readers.

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DogMan Collection 11 Books Set [Dav Pilkey] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. DogMan Collection 11 Books Set

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The first in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Fly is a look at the common housefly. It covers such topics as the hair on the fly's body (requires a lot of shaving), its ability to walk on the ceiling (it's pretty cool, but it's hard to play soccer up there), and its really disgusting food tastes (garbage juice soup followed by dirty diaper with rotten tomato sauce, for example). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Fly contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

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The Fly: The Disgusting Critters Series: Gravel, Elise: 9781101918401: Books

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Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers.

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Meet Yasmin! [Faruqi, Saadia, Aly, Hatem] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Meet Yasmin!

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They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not! For the Bad Guys' first good mission, the gang are going to break 200 dogs out of the Maximum Security City Dog Pound!

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They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not!

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Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo

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Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo

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Another childhood reread. I got into this around the time I read Harry Potter but HP overshadowed it by alot. I'm pretty sure I've been going back to my childhood reads due to the new realizations around Rowling and my disappointment can't be put to words. So I'm probably searching for other childhood nuggets to fall onto while I go through my pain around HP.

This honestly, is not as exciting as I remember it but it could be the second book that picks up. Most of this is seems to be background a...more

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Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King, #1)

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Another childhood reread. I got into this around the time I read Harry Potter but HP overshadowed it by alot. I'm pretty sure I've been going back to my childhood reads due to the new realizations around Rowling and my disappointment can't be put to words.

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A New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017 Selection
A Mighty Girl Book of the Year
Illinois Monarch Award Nominee 2018-2019
Florida SSYRA Book Award Nominee 2018-2019
Washington OTTER Award Nominee 2018-2019

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.

In the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. Injured magical animals come to their backyard barn for help! When a sick baby dragon appears, it's up to Zoey and Sassafras to figure out what's wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before it's too late?

Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

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Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras, 1)

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Amazon.com: Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras, 1): 9781943147090: Citro, Asia, Lindsay, Marion: Books

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The Princess and the Dragon: A Fairy Tale Chapter Book Series for Kids

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The Princess and the Dragon: A Fairy Tale Chapter Book Series for Kids: Luzzader, A.M., Clark, Anna: 9781949078466: Books - Amazon

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Told in alternating voices, this smart and engaging middle grade novel from the beloved Kevin Henkes is the story of two boys coming together in friendship as they struggle with family conflicts and tragedy.

There are ghosts at Bird Lake, and they're haunting Mitch and Spencer. Not the Halloween kind, but ghosts of the past. Memories of how life was before-before the divorce, before the accident. Can their ghosts bring Mitch and Spencer together, as friends? Or will their secrets keep them apart?

Mitch feels isolated at his grandparents' house and can't help hating his father, who walked out on him and his mom two and a half weeks earlier. Spencer's family has decided it's finally time to return to Bird Lake, years after his brother, Matty, drowned there. Both boys arrive at the lake scarred and fragile, but as they become friends, the sharp edges of their lives smooth out and, slowly, they are able to start healing.

"Superbly crafted. A 'must have' for every library." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"In a novel as tender as his acclaimed Olive's Ocean , Henkes probes the psyches of two boys facing family conflicts."- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Bird Lake Moon [Henkes, Kevin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bird Lake Moon

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True Ghost Stories for Kids by Barbra Smith

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True Ghost Stories for Kids by Barbra Smith

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Everyone loves ghost stories but this book of true ghost stories is only for kids! Whether you're huddled under the covers with a flashlight, camping out with your family or having a sleep-over with your friends you'll get a shiver out of these spooky stories. True Ghost Stories for Kids, Fifty Spine-Tingling Ghostly Tales, is sure to give you goosebumps. These creepy tales include one about a haunted toy store, a stuffed animal that talks - and says things it shouldn't say. There are stories about phantom ships, planes and buses and even one about angry birds - not the game - these are the vicious ghosts of prehistoric birds. Best selling ghost story author Barbara Smith is especially pleased to present her latest collection. This one's for her very favourite readers - kids, just like you. Enjoy the fun!

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True Ghost Stories for Kids: Fifty Spine-Tingling Ghostly Tales

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Everyone loves ghost stories but this book of true ghost stories is only for kids! Whether you're huddled under the covers with a flashlight, camping out with your family or having a sleep-over with your friends you'll get a shiver out of these spooky stories. True Ghost Stories for Kids, Fifty S...

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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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Amazon.com: Bridge to Terabithia: 9780060734015: Paterson, Katherine, Diamond, Donna: Books

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A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!

At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur!

Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.

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Allergic: A Graphic Novel [Lloyd, Megan Wagner, Nutter, Michelle Mee] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Allergic: A Graphic Novel

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Holes
, as well as an excerpt from the
Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes.

It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment-and redemption.
*Includes a double bonus: an excerpt from

"A smart jigsaw puzzle of a novel." - New York Times bestseller Fuzzy Mud .

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Holes (Holes Series) [Louis Sachar, Vladimir Radunsky, Bagram Ibatoulline] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Holes (Holes Series)

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

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The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas

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The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas

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art: general interest (children's / teenage)

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caldecott honor; pura belpre medalist; award winning illustrators; artist biographies for kids; childrens picture books; frida kalo; diego rivera; bilingual spanish; independent women; gifts for young artists; inspiring presents for girls; mexican role models; famous latinas; historical latinos; latin amerian; latinx; common core; language skills; child friendly nonfiction; encourage creativity; creative people; artistic process; life story; cultural icon; books for art class; teaching aid; beautiful illustrations; gorgeous artwork; mixed media; photographs; photography; innovative; emotional; puppets

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juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / art

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juvenile nonfiction/biography & autobiography - art

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juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / art

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juvenile nonfiction/biography & autobiography - art

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art: general interest (children's / teenage)

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Viva Frida (Morales, Yuyi) [Morales, Yuyi, O'Meara, Tim] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Viva Frida (Morales, Yuyi)

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What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet by Jess French

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What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet by Jess French

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Amazon
Read Aloud

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Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the Planet by Jeanette Winter

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Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the Planet by Jeanette Winter

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Read Aloud

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Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet

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Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet

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Written and Illustrated by April Pulley Sayre

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Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet [Sayre, April Pulley, Sayre, April Pulley] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet

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Join Rocket as she sets sail on a brand new mission - to save a Caribbean island from plastic pollution! When Rocket goes on holiday to visit her grandparents, she's shocked by the pollution that's spoiling their island home and putting the local sea life at risk.

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12 books to help teach children about the environment

It's never too early to learn about the environment. These books explain the different ways we can protect our planet, share some of the amazing eco-friendly feats others have achieved, and delve into the history of Earth's climate.

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Accompanying a brand-new BBC series presented by David Attenborough. This is our Green Planet: a hidden world where plants care for other plants and can smell, taste, touch, hear and even . . . 'talk'. In the world of plants, time passes more slowly, but if we speed months into minutes we can peer into this hidden world and realise: it's a battleground.

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b is for breathe: the abcs of coping with fussy and frustrating feelings

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coping skills; children's feelings; expressing emotions; african american children books; social emotional learning; anger management; black boys

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juvenile nonfiction / health & daily living / physical impairments

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B is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings

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B is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings [Boyd, Dr. Melissa Munro] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. B is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings

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Superfudge [Blume, Judy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Superfudge

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The Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long Shang

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The Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long Shang

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The Great Wall Of Lucy Wu book by Wendy Wan-Long Shang

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Buy a cheap copy of The Great Wall Of Lucy Wu book by Wendy Wan-Long Shang. A humorous and heartwarming debut about split cultural identities, and all the ways life fails to go according to plan for sixth-grader Lucy Wu. Lucy Wu, aspiring... Free Shipping on all orders over $15.

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Storytime: Where Happiness Begins by Eva Eland

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National Geographic Kids: Everything Sharks by Ruth A. Musgrave

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National Geographic Kids: Everything Sharks by Ruth A. Musgrave

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National Geographic Kids Everything Sharks: All the shark facts, photos, and fun that you can sink your teeth into

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National Geographic Kids Everything Sharks: All the shark facts, photos, and fun that you can sink your teeth into [Musgrave, Ruth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. National Geographic Kids Everything Sharks: All the shark facts, photos, and fun that you can sink your teeth into

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid [Jeff Kinney] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Amazon.com: Calvin: 9780593108673: Ford, JR, Ford, Vanessa, Harren, Kayla: Books

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Morris Micklewhite and The Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino

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Morris Micklewhite and The Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino

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Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves wearing the tangerine dress in his classroom's dress-up center. The children in Morris's class don't understand. Dresses, they say, are for girls. And Morris certainly isn't welcome in the spaceship some of his classmates are building. Astronauts, they say, don't wear dresses. One day when Morris feels all alone and sick from their taunts, his mother lets him stay home from school. Morris dreams of a fantastic space adventure with his cat, Moo. Inspired by his dream, Morris paints the incredible scene he saw and brings it with him to school. He builds his own spaceship, hangs his painting on the front of it and takes two of his classmates on an outer space adventure. With warm, dreamy illustrations, Isabelle Malenfant perfectly captures Morris's vulnerability and the vibrancy of his imagination.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves wearing the tangerine dress in his classroom's dress-up center. The children in Morris's class don't understand. Dresses, they say, are for girls. And Morris certainly isn't welcome in th...

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Worm Loves Worm [Austrian, J. J., Curato, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Worm Loves Worm

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The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague

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The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague

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The debut picture book from the creator of the viral sensation Kid President is a moving take on how we can create bigger and bigger circles of community and connections as we grow-now a New York Times bestseller!

In the circles all around us, everywhere that we all go, there's a difference we can make and a love we can all show.

This is the story of a circle. When we're first born, our circle is very small, but as we grow and build relationships, our circle keeps getting bigger and bigger to include family, friends, neighbors, community, and beyond. Brad Montague originally created Circles as an Instagram video adorably narrated by his kids, and now this picture book adaptation is the perfect way to start a conversation about how to expand our worlds with kindness and inclusivity-even if it seems scary or uncomfortable. This book makes an ideal new-baby, first-day-of-school, or graduation gift, or any milestone that celebrates someone's world getting bigger.

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The Circles All Around Us [Montague, Brad, Montague, Brad, Montague, Kristi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Circles All Around Us

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Rainbow: A First Book of Pride by Michael Genhart

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Rainbow: A First Book of Pride by Michael Genhart

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Michael Genhart PhD (Author), Anne Passchier (Illustrator)

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Amazon.com: Rainbow: A First Book of Pride: 9781433830877: Genhart PhD, Michael, Passchier, Anne: Books

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Discover 15 inventors and inventions that changed the world in this guide for kids ages 8 to 12

Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their inventions―from Marie Van Brittan Brown, who created the first home security system, to Mark Dean, who invented the personal computer. Learn all about each inventor's creative process, their invention, and the way it's benefited our world.

The "first Black man of science"―Explore how Benjamin Banneker used his knowledge of math and science to build the first wooden clock, create an almanac, and help design the city that became Washington, D.C.

An innovator in Black hair care―Learn how Lyda Newman became an inventor at the early age of 14, when she engineered an improved hairbrush design that made it easier and more affordable to properly care for Black hair.

A web technology extraordinaire―Find out how Lisa Gelobter developed internet technology inventions that people rely on every day, including web animation, GIFs, and online videos.

Take a journey through the stories of Black inventors and their inventions, with this guide designed just for kids.

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Black Inventors: 15 Inventions that Changed the World (Biographies for Kids)

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Black Inventors: 15 Inventions that Changed the World (Biographies for Kids) [Trusty, Kathy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Black Inventors: 15 Inventions that Changed the World (Biographies for Kids)

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Black Heros: A Black History Book for Kids by Arlisha Norwood

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Black Heros: A Black History Book for Kids by Arlisha Norwood

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Meet extraordinary black heroes throughout history―biographies for kids ages 8 to 12

You're invited to meet ancient Egyptian rulers, brilliant scientists, legendary musicians, and civil rights activists―all in the same book! Black Heroes introduces you to 51 black leaders and role models from both history and modern times. This black history book for kids features inspirational biographies of trailblazers from the United States, Egypt, Britain, and more.

Discover where in the world they lived, and what their lives were like growing up. Learn about the obstacles they faced on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You'll find out how these inspirational figures created lasting change―and paved the way for future generations.

Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids features:

Fascinating biographies―Read about famous icons like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman, as well as lesser-known pioneers like aviator Bessie Coleman and astronomer Benjamin Banneker.

Ways to learn more―Every biography includes an idea for a new way to explore the person and their work, like a book to read, website to visit, or video to watch.

Colorful portraits―Bring the historical heroes to life in your imagination with the help of full-color illustrations.

Black Heroes goes beyond other black history biographies for kids to highlight people from around the world and across time. Who will your new hero be?

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Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (People and Events in History)

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Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (People and Events in History) [Norwood, Arlisha] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A.

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The Story of Ruby Bridges by George Ford 

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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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i am rosa parks (ordinary people change the world)

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I am Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World)

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I am Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World) [Meltzer, Brad, Eliopoulos, Christopher] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I am Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World)

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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water [Hannah-Jones, Nikole, Watson, Renée, Smith, Nikkolas] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

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The Boy With Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee

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The Boy With Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee

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Meet a boy with feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When his loved ones are having a hard day, he feels their emotions as if they were his own. The boy tries to cope by stuffing down his feelings, but with a little help and artistic inspiration, the boy realizes his feelings are something to be celebrated. Written by debut picture book author Britney Winn Lee and boldly illustrated by Jacob Souva, The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child, but especially for children experiencing anxiety and extreme emotions, or who have been diagnosed with autism or as a Highly Sensitive Person.

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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings (The Big, Big)

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Amazon.com: The Boy with Big, Big Feelings (The Big, Big): 9781506454504: Britney Winn Lee, Jacob Souva, Jacob Souva: Books

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Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook

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Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook

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"My stomach feels like it's tied up in a knot.
My knees lock up, and my face feels hot.
You know what I mean?
I'm Wilma Jean,
The Worry Machine."

Anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. It is considered to be the number one health problem in America. Although quite common, anxiety disorders in children are often misdiagnosed and overlooked. Everyone feels fear, worry and apprehension from time to time, but when these feelings prevent a person from doing what he/she wants and/or needs to do, anxiety becomes a disability.

This fun and humorous book addresses the problem of anxiety in a way that relates to children of all ages. It offers creative strategies for parents and teachers to use that can lessen the severity of anxiety. The goal of the book is to give children the tools needed to feel more in control of their anxiety. For those worries that are not in anyone's control (i.e. the weather) a worry hat is introduced. A fun read for Wilmas of all ages!

Includes a note to parents and educators with tips on dealing with an anxious child.

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Wilma Jean - The Worry Machine [Cook, Julia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Wilma Jean - The Worry Machine

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For many kids, it can be overwhelming.

Anxiety is not just a cognitive experience. When children feel anxious, their bodies respond physically to a perceived threat. They need to feel a sense of safety before being able to figure out what to do next.

Your child can read along and learn practices and strategies that keep the anxiety from taking over.

Find Your Calm is a wonderfully accessible book that teaches children how to tap into their sense of safety when anxiety sends a false alarm, so they can find their calm. It includes simple grounding activities and coping tools for them to practice.picture book series. It's a perfect addition to your home or school social-emotional library!

Find Your Calm is part of the Growing Hearts & Minds

(Available in Spanish as: Encuentra tu Calma.)

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Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery

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Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery [Garcia, Gabi, Pineda, Marta] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery

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The Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland

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The Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland

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Amazon.com: The Memory Box: A Book About Grief: 9781506426723: Rowland, Joanna, Baker, Thea: Books

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A Little Calm SPOT: A Story About Yoga and Feeling Focused

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A Little Calm SPOT: A Story About Yoga and Feeling Focused [Alber, Diane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Little Calm SPOT: A Story About Yoga and Feeling Focused

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It can be really hard to handle BIG Emotions, especially ANGER! Kids experience frustrating situations everyday, whether it's someone taking their toy or they feel like they can't do something. This story shows them that instead of yelling or stomping their feet, they can practice some fun ways to help them stay CALM.Count your spots from one to four,

Tap, tap, tap and tap once more.

By associating emotions with something a child can visual (bright red spot), they are able to see when a small feeling of frustration can easily turn into into a big
Now fill your lungs with peaceful air,
and coat your SPOTS with love and care. ANGRY emotion. They will realize they can manage their spots of emotions with fun counting and breathing techniques by watching an ANGRY SPOT start to shrink down.

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A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!)

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A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!) [Alber, Diane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions (Inspire to Create A Better You!)

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Amazon.com: The Worrysaurus: 9781408356128: Bright, Rachel: Books

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Breathing Makes It Better by Christopher Willard & Wendy O'Leary

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Breathing Makes It Better by Christopher Willard & Wendy O'Leary

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Winner of the 2019 Moonbeam Children's Mind, Body, Spirit Bronze Medal and a 2020 Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Recipient!

An engaging and interactive story showing children ages 3-6 the power of breath when dealing with new and difficult emotions.

Read aloud and breathe along with this sweet story teaching children how to navigate powerful emotions like anger, fear, sadness, confusion, anxiety, and loneliness. With rhythmic writing and engaging illustrations, Breathing Makes It Better guides children to breathe through their feelings and find calm with recurring cues to stop and take a breath. Simple guided practices, like imagining you are a tree blowing in the wind, follow each story to teach children how to apply mindfulness techniques when they need them the most.

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Breathing Makes It Better: A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between

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Breathing Makes It Better: A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between [Willard, Christopher, O'Leary, Wendy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Breathing Makes It Better: A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between

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Amazon.com: The Book of Mistakes (9780735227927): Luyken, Corinna, Luyken, Corinna: Books

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Rulers of the Playground by Joseph Kuefler

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Rulers of the Playground by Joseph Kuefler

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Julia Cook, M.S.

With millions of books in print, Julia Cook is a former school counselor and teacher who never dreamed she could evolve into a national award-winning children's author, parenting expert, and inspirational speaker. She now travels the world encouraging students and educators to become lifelong problem solvers. "There are so many ideas out there that need to be shared!" says Julia, who takes top research and creatively translates it into "kid language" that is both entertaining and engaging. Julia has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through picture books, giving children both the "what to say" and the "how to say it."

Several years ago, Julia was searching for an effective story to teach children about the differences between tattling and telling. When she couldn't find the right resource, she decided to write her own book - A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue. Over a decade later, she has published bestselling books with the National Center for Youth Issues, Boys Town Press, and the CDC. Cook's ultimate goal: make a positive difference in the lives of people both young and old by teaching lifelong problem-solving skills.

Julia has been endorsed by organizations including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Safe and Sound (a Sandy Hook initiative,) Childwatch of North America, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Childhelp, Darkness to Light, USA Volleyball, and The Alaska Department of Education. Cook's research-based books have been referenced in outlets including Parent's Magazine, The New Yorker, The Chicago Tribune, Military Spouse, Care.com, Yahoo.com, Drlaura.com, and Babyzone.com. She has also been featured on Hallmark Home and Family, CNN's HLN News, and numerous metropolitan networks. She is the recipient of several book awards including The Association of Educational Publisher's Distinguished Achievement Award, the National Parenting Seal of Approval, and The Mom's Choice Award.

Julia frequently delivers entertaining and engaging keynote addresses at counseling, business and leadership, and character development conferences and has presented in thousands of schools both nationwide and internationally.

Bestselling Titles Include: My Mouth is a Volcano! (interrupting), Bubble Gum Brain (growth mindset), A Flicker of Hope (depression and youth suicide), Uniquely Wired (autism), Jumping Into Kindergarten (kindergarten preparation), The Judgmental Flower (appreciating differences/ building relationships), Foster Care (emotions related to being in foster care), But It's Just a Game! (gaming addiction), Wilma Jean the Worry Machine (anxiety), But It's Not My Fault! (assuming responsibility), Soda Pop Head (anger control), and I Can't Believe You Said That! (using social filters).

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My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting

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My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting [Julia Cook, Carrie Hartman, Carrie Hartman] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting

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The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids: 500 Wild Facts! (Fascinating Facts)

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Buy The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids: 500 Wild Facts! (Fascinating Facts) on Amazon.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders

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Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich! by Sarina Siebenaler 

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Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich! by Sarina Siebenaler 

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She wishes for a pet OSTRICH, of course!

Their wildly crazy and fun-filled feathery shenanigans will keep kids guessing what will happen next.
The LAUGH OUT LOUD surprise ending will bring a bad case of the giggles and will lead you to the character of book 2 - Do Not Wish for a Birthday Unicorn! COMING SOON! From the Back Cover
Have you ever made a magical wish upon a shooting star?

Was it for a pet ostrich?

Follow the adventure and humor as a spunky child wishes for a pet ostrich of her very own. Will it be everything she hopes for - or a big feathery mistake? This delightful, rhyming tale about the fastest bird in the world has a surprise ending that is sure to bring a smile.

A bonus educational section is included to help children who are already ostrich fans - and those who aren't fans yet!

Humor and laughter support creativity. Giving a child a BRAIN BREAK with laughter helps with social skills and improves cognitive development.

Inspired by the books of Dr. Seuss, this book was created to encourage emergent readers, spark a child's imagination, and will teach children how language works. Reading books that rhyme, help children predict words.

★A FREE comprehension and activity lesson is included at the end of this story.

★A FREE lesson plan for teachers and parents are available at www.sarinasiebenaler.com

Follow along at @sarina_siebenaler and #donotwishforapet or contact her for an author visit at books@sarinasiebenaler.com

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Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich!: (Silly Book for Kids Series) (Silly Books for Kids Series 1)

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Amazon.com: Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich!: (Silly Book for Kids Series) (Silly Books for Kids Series 1) eBook : Siebenaler, Sarina, Correia, Gabby: Kindle Store

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"Laugh out loud funny, and a tiny bit disturbing. In other words, perfect." The Huffington Post
An amusing and captivating tale that's a delightful primer for laughing at the inevitable: If you're a dinosaur, all of your friends are dead. If you're a pirate, all of your friends have scurvy. If you're a tree, all of your friends are end tables. Each page of this laugh out loud, illustrated humor book showcases the downside of being everything from a clown to a cassette tape to a zombie. Cute and dark all at once, this hilarious children's book for adults teaches valuable lessons about life.

From the sock whose only friends have gone missing to the houseplant whose friends are being slowly killed by irresponsible plant owners (like you), All My Friends Are Dead presents hilariously entertaining stories about life and existential predicaments.

The simple yet effective imagery, the personification of inanimate objects, and short, hilarious quips come together to create an amusing adventure through each character's unique grievance and wide eyed dilemmas.
All My Friends Are Dead is both the saddest funny book and the funniest sad book you'll ever read.
Written by Avery Monsen, an actor, artist, and writer and Jory John, a writer, editor, and journalist. They are friends, and neither is dead. Yet.

Children's book written for adults

Displayed in an accessible cartoon form

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All My Friends Are Dead (Funny Books, Children's Book for Adults, Interesting Finds, Animal Books)

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Amazon.com: All My Friends Are Dead (Funny Books, Children's Book for Adults, Interesting Finds, Animal Books): 8601420472495: Monsen, Avery, John, Jory: Books

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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull

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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull

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harvesting hope: the story of cesar chavez

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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

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Cesar Chavez is known as one of America's greatest civil rights leaders. When he led a 340-mile peaceful protest march through California, he ignited a cause and improved the lives of thousands of migrant farmworkers. But Cesar wasn't always a leader. As a boy, he was shy and teased at school.

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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders

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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders

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★ An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year selection

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Rainbow Pride Flag with the very first picture book to tell its remarkable and inspiring history!
In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world. Award-winning author Rob Sanders's stirring text, and acclaimed illustrator Steven Salerno's evocative images, combine to tell this remarkable - and undertold - story. A story of love, hope, equality, and pride.

PRAISE FOR PRIDE!

A Junior Library Guild Selection

" Pride is a beacon of (technicolor) light."
- Entertainment Weekly

"An essential LGBTQ children's book"
- Out.com
"This children's book about gay Pride should be in every school."
- Gay Times Magazine

"The picture book about Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag is everything you needed as a kid."
- LGBTQ Nation

"I couldn't be more thrilled the world now has this book."
- Dustin Lance Black, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of MILK

"This inspiring, positive story is a great introduction to two LGBTQ heroes and to the spirit of the LGBTQ community."
- Pridesource.com

"A welcome social history . . . Mission accomplished."
- The San Francisco Chronicle

"A children's book that will properly express the struggle and joys that the LGBTQ rights movement went through."
- Instinct Magazine

★ "Offers little ones an age-appropriate introduction . . . Ebullient . . ."
- Shelf Awareness, starred review

"An uplifting introduction to the symbol of the Rainbow Flag . . . Vibrant and lively . . . Recommended for all collections."
- School Library Journal

"A biography LGBTQ rights activists and allies can proudly share with children . . . A hope-filled ode to the rainbow flag."
- Kirkus Reviews

"A poignant and uplifting biography."
- Publishers Weekly

"A tribute to a leader undertreated in young people's literature."
-The Bulletin of the Center For Children's Books
"Salerno's strong art has a colorful seventies vibe . . . There is value here."

" Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and The Rainbow Flag beautifully tells the history of both Uncle Harvey's dream and his collaboration with Gilbert Baker to create a global symbol of equality and inclusion. This book tells a history that all children will cherish, and will inspire the next generation of hope givers, our world's youth"
- Stuart Milk, Founder and President of the Harvey Milk Foundation

"Harvey Milk and Gilbert Baker showed LGBTQ people that they should be proud of who they are and who they love. That is exactly what we do at The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth in crisis. We're thrilled that more young people will learn the story behind the original rainbow flag."
- Amit Paley, Trevor Project CEO and Executive Director

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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag [Sanders, Rob, Salerno, Steven] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

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Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel

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Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel

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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.

Frog and Toad Are Friends is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

New York magazine's The Strategist chose Frog and Toad Are Friends as one of the "Best (Nonobvious) Baby Books to Bring to a Shower." As The Strategist stated: "The stories are just so hilarious and entertaining (and moving) that they really hold the imagination of a tiny tot. The illustrations are incredible, too."

The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor ( Frog and Toad Together ), a Caldecott Honor ( Frog and Toad Are Friends ), ALA Notable Children's Book, Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children's Book, and Library of Congress Children's Book.

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Chapter book series for those who are ready to make the transition into reading longer books and book series with continuing story lines.

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park 

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park 

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I grew up in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. It was a small town surrounded by farmland . . . the kind of town where you greet people by name on Main Street. It was only an hour's drive to the ocean. So every summer we spent family vacations on Long Beach Island. My brother and I would ride the waves during the day and play miniature golf at night. It's the kind of idyllic memory that stays in your head long after you've grown up and moved away.

After graduating from high school and spending two years at Rider University, I transferred to the University of Alabama where I met my husband, Richard. Eventually his job brought him to Arizona. We both fell in love with the desert and wanted to stay here forever. Still, during the heat of the Arizona summers, those ocean memories would come rushing back. So-after years of sweaty summers-my husband and I finally built a house on Long Beach Island, the same island where my brother and I rode the waves as kids. In the story business, that's called "coming full circle." These days, Richard and I divide our time between the desert and the ocean. In the words of Junie B. Jones, I'm a lucky duck.

Q. What inspired you to start writing?

In my case, it was sort of "reverse" inspiration. I got a degree in secondary education. My plan was to teach high school history and political science. But, because of a scheduling problem my senior year, I ended up doing my student teaching in the seventh grade. The word disaster doesn't really cover this one. I'll spare you the details. But as I ran screaming from the school building every day, I knew that I would never be a teacher. My husband and I married after graduation, and started a family. A few years later, when I was ready to go to work, I was still haunted by the memories of student teaching. So I was "inspired" to try my hand at writing instead.

Q. How did you go about getting published?

The first children's novel I wrote was Operation: Dump the Chump. As soon as it was finished, I bought a copy of Writer's Market, found some addresses, and started sending it off to publishers who were accepting unsolicited manuscripts. It was rejected three times. All three rejections managed to work in the classic industry one-liner, "It isn't right for our list."

The fourth time I sent it to Alfred Knopf, Inc. A few weeks later, they called and said it was exactly right for their list. I felt like I'd hit the lottery.

Q: You've written middle-grade novels, early chapter books, and picture books. Which do you like writing best?

I can't really say which I like best. But after all the Junie B. books I've written, those certainly come the easiest. The middle-grade novels are more of a challenge. But in some ways, that makes them more rewarding. The last two I've written (Mick Harte Was Here and The Graduation of Jake Moon) were both about very sensitive topics, so it took a long time to get them exactly right. But I think those two books have made me the most proud.

Q. Tell us about your most recent picture book.

It's called, MA! There's Nothing to Do Here! It's about a baby in utero who is bored out of his mind. The idea for it was born (so to speak) when my daughter-in-law, Renee, invited me to my first grandson's ultrasound. Although I had never had an ultrasound myself, I'd seen pictures of other babies in utero. But I wasn't prepared for how amazing it would be to see my own little grandbaby on that screen. I felt like I was watching the Discovery Channel.

Q. How much did you continue to think about the baby after seeing the ultrasound? How did this develop into the idea for the book?

A. On the way out of the doctor's office, I remember thinking, Okay, so now we're all going back to our busy lives. But the baby is still in there just floating around. Except for an occasional kick or hiccup, he's got absolutely nothing to do.

A few months later-when I was getting ready to give Renee a baby shower-I wrote this poem, framed it, and gave it to her as a shower gift.

Q. Of the characters you've created, who is your favorite?

A. This would be a bit like picking a favorite child. I don't have a single favorite character, but again, I lived with the characters Mick and Phoebe Harte and Jake and Skelly Moon for a very long time. So those four are the most dear to me.

The characters I've had the most fun with have been the little ones. Little kids are so free to say whatever is on their minds. They aren't silenced by peer pressure and the notion that they have to sound cool. Molly Vera Thompson in The Kid in the Red Jacket is six, and Thomas Russo in My Mother Got Married and Other Disasters is five. They both were such fun to write about that they led to the creation of Junie B. Jones.

Q. Is Junie B. modeled after you as a child? Did you ever do any of the things that Junie B. does?

A. I was sent to "Principal" in first grade for talking. There were lots of notes sent home that year, as well. My father was on the Board of Education. Not good.

Q. There's been some criticism of the Junie-speak in the series. How do you answer concerns that Junie's grammar is not good for young readers?

A. Honestly, most of the grown-ups I hear from are writing to tell me that Junie B. Jones got their reluctant readers to read. I have drawers full of letters from parents and teachers that are so meaningful to me, I can't bear to part with them. These are adults who understand that fictional literature plays a whole different role in children's lives than a book of grammar or a basic reader.

That having been said, there are always going to be a handful of people who denigrate books that speak in a voice other than their own. I've stopped trying to explain the concept of literature to people like that. Wasted time better spent.

8. What makes you laugh?

My sense of humor is a little bit off-center, I think. In the movies, I usually laugh at parts that no one else seems to think are funny. Then there are movies like Young Frankenstein where I laugh from the opening scene straight through to the end.

Lots of other things make me laugh, as well. My husband and sons make me laugh. My dog. My grandsons. Friends. The absurdities of life. My lopsided cakes. The list goes on . . .

What advice do you have for teachers that are aspiring writers? For kids?

There's nothing revolutionary in my advice, I'm afraid. It's the same old stuff. Write as much and as often as you can. Try different genres to find your niche. Then rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. And-above all-be your own worst critic.

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1)

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1)

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Alligators and Crocodiles by Laura Marsh

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Alligators and Crocodiles by Laura Marsh

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A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles―and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

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A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles―and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage t...

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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes

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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes

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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (Denene Millner Books)

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Pink Is For Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals by Jess Keating

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Pink Is For Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals by Jess Keating

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Pink Is For Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals (The World of Weird Animals)

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These books show that it is okay to be yourself, even if there are things you can't do in the same ways as other people (or can't do at all). Everyone is valuable regardless of their abilities.

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BE WHO YOU ARE.

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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Melissa (previously published as GEORGE)

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Melissa (previously published as GEORGE) by Gino, Alex

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And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

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And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

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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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Roll with It [Sumner, Jamie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Roll with It

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Books for children beginning their journey of learning to read,

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Katie Can: A Story About Special Needs by Erin Palmer 

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Katie Can: A Story About Special Needs by Erin Palmer 

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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): 9781641566247: Palmer, Erin, Joseph, John: Books

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"When Charley Met Emma" by Amy Webb | Read Aloud Books For Kids | Nancy's Book Corner

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Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities by Francie Dolan

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Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities by Francie Dolan

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Introduce your child to the magic of reading, friendship, and inclusion with the children's book Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities.

Mimi is new at school, and everyone is excited to get to know her! Join Mimi's classmates as they learn about her different abilities, appreciate diversity, and most of all?make a new friend.

Fun Storybook Features:

This children's book includes vocabulary, post-reading activities, and reading tips

24 pages with vibrant illustrations

Lexile 340L

About Rourke

We proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!

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Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities, Guided Reading Level F (Playing and Learning Together)

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Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities, Guided Reading Level F (Playing and Learning Together) [Dolan, Francie, Leach, Wendy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Meeting Mimi: A Story About Different Abilities, Guided Reading Level F (Playing and Learning Together)

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Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor

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Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor

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*Born with cerebral palsy, Melody, 10, has never spoken a word. She is a brilliant fifth grader trapped in an uncontrollable body. Her world is enhanced by insight and intellect, but gypped by physical limitations and misunderstandings. She will never sing or dance, talk on the phone, or whisper secrets to her friends. She's not complaining, though; she's planning and fighting the odds. In her court are family, good neighbors, and an attentive student teacher. Pitted against her is the "normal" world: schools with limited resources, cliquish girls, superficial assumptions, and her own disability. Melody's life is tragically complicated. She is mainly placed in the special-ed classroom where education means being babysat in a room with replayed cartoons and nursery tunes. Her supportive family sets her up with a computer. She learns the strength of thumbs as she taps on a special keyboard that finally lets her "talk." When she is transitioned into the regular classroom, Melody's undeniable contribution enables her class to make it to the national quiz team finals. Then something happens that causes her to miss the finals, and she is devastated by her classmates' actions. Kids will benefit from being introduced to Melody and her gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes and reveals the quiet strength and fortitude it takes to overcome disabilities and the misconceptions that go with them." -School Library Journal "STARRED REVIEW

*Fifth-grader Melody has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her body but not her mind. Although she is unable to walk, talk, or feed or care for herself, she can read, think, and feel. A brilliant person is trapped inside her body, determined to make her mark in the world in spite of her physical limitations. Draper knows of what she writes; her daughter, Wendy, has cerebral palsy, too. And although Melody is not Wendy, the authenticity of the story is obvious. Told in Melody's voice, this highly readable, compelling novel quickly establishes her determination and intelligence and the almost insurmountable challenges she faces. It also reveals her parents' and caretakers' courage in insisting that Melody be treated as the smart, perceptive child she is, and their perceptiveness in understanding how to help her, encourage her, and discourage self-pity from others. Thoughtless teachers, cruel classmates, Melody's unattractive clothes ("Mom seemed to be choosing them by how easy they'd be to get on me"), and bathroom issues threaten her spirit, yet the brave Melody shines through. Uplifting and upsetting, this is a book that defies age categorization, an easy enough read for upper-elementary students yet also a story that will enlighten and resonate with teens and adults. Similar to yet the antithesis of Terry Trueman's Stuck in Neutral (2000), this moving novel will make activists of us all. -"Booklist "STARRED REVIEW

Eleven-year-old Melody Brooks has a photographic memory, synesthesia, and cerebral palsy. She can't speak or feed herself, and her motor skills are limited to whatever her thumbs can manage. The neighbor woman who takes care of Melody while her parents work is determined that Melody will learn as much as possible, and she works tirelessly to expand the girl's vocabulary. Eventually, with the help of a communication device, Melody manages to show her teachers and classmates just how much she knows. The premise of Melody's cognitive skills being trapped in a minimally functioning body recalls Trueman's "Stuck in Neutral "(BCCB 6/00), and the theme retains its fascination; Draper's smooth style enhances the story, and there's a romantic element to the notion that Melody isn't simply capable but actually gifted. The drama is overplayed, though, with Melody's abilities implausibly superlative. Melody's school experiences are somewhat anachronistic, and her classmates are little more than a collection of cliches, from the special needs kids who are unfailingly kind and noble to the normal kids who are outspokenly rude. Draper is a master of melodrama, though, and Melody's story certainly doesn't lack that; she may not be a particularly believable character, but she's an interesting one, and her plight will do its work of making students think twice about their classmates, acquaintances, and siblings with special needs. -- "BULLETIN, "March 1, 2010

Melody Brooks, in a wheelchair and unable to speak, narrates this story about finding her voice. The first half of the book catalogues Melody's struggles--from her frustration with learning the same preschool lessons year after year to her inability to express a craving for a Big Mac. Draper, whose daughter has cerebral palsy, writes with authority, and the rage behind Melody's narrative is perfectly illustrated in scenes demonstrating the startling ignorance of many professionals (a doctor diagnoses Melody as "profoundly retarded"), teachers, and classmates. The lack of tension in the plot is resolved halfway through when Melody, at age 10, receives a talking computer, allowing her to "speak." Only those with hearts of stone won't blubber when Melody tells her parents "I love you" for the first time. Melody's off-the-charts smarts are revealed when she tests onto her school's quiz bowl team, and the story shifts to something closer to The View from Saturday than Stuck in Neutral. A horrific event at the end nearly plunges the story into melodrama and steers the spotlight away from Melody's determination, which otherwise drives the story. Ages 10-up. (Mar.) -"Publishers Weekly"

"Like Stephen Hawking, who becomes her hero, Melody discovers that her inner strength and intelligence are more reliable than most of the humans around her. She becomes an activist for herself, even as Draper challenges those who read her story to become activists for those who are different." -The Columbus Dispatch

This powerful story by a two-time Coretta Scott King winner offers a wrenching insight into so many vital lives that the able-bodied overlook. If there's only one book teens and parents (and everyone else) can read this year, "Out of My Mind" should be it. --The Denver Post

Unflinching and realistic...Rich in details of both the essential normalcy and the difficulties of a young person with cerebral palsy. -Kirkus STARRED REVIEW

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Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series)

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Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series) [Draper, Sharon M.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Out of My Mind (The Out of My Mind Series)

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The Boy Who Grew Flowers written by Jennifer Wojtowicz and illustrated by Steve Adams

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The Boy Who Grew Flowers written by Jennifer Wojtowicz and illustrated by Steve Adams

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Quiet Rink always sits at the back of the classroom, away from the other children who have heard strange rumors about his family and prefer to keep their distance. But when a kind new girl joins his class, Rink's life begins to change. Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, Jen Wojtowicz's heartwarming tale encourages children to empathize with and reach out to others.

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Quiet Rink always sits at the back of the classroom, away from the other children who have heard strange rumors about his family and prefer to keep their distance. But when a kind new girl joins his class, Rink's life begins to change. Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the aut...

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The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles) by Tony DiTerlizzi

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The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles) by Tony DiTerlizzi

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simon & schuster books for young readers

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The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles)

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The Grace children discover the faerie world is closer than you think in this repackage of the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles.After finding a mysterious, handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they've just moved into, Jared; hi...

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Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborn

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Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborn

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ABOUT MAGIC TREE HOUSE®:

Widely regarded among parents, teachers, and librarians for its power to instill a passion for reading, Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning, #1 New York Times best selling Magic Tree House series is an international phenomenon and has sold more than 134 million books worldwide since its debut in 1992. The books have been translated into 33 different languages in over 30 international markets. All Magic Tree House books are available in print, as ebooks and Listening Library audio books, which are all narrated by Mary Pope Osborne. Visit WWW.MAGICTREEHOUSE.COM for more information about the series, activities, and more.

MARY POPE OSBORNE is an ardent advocate and supporter of children's literacy, and the award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including novels, retellings of mythology and folklore, picture books, biographies, and mysteries. From 1993-1997, Ms. Osborne served as president of the Authors Guild, the country's leading organization for published authors. She has traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad, visiting schools and speaking on issues related to children's literacy. She spoke at the UN regarding the importance of worldwide literacy and was profiled on NBC's Rock Center with Brian Williams for her continued efforts. Mary has donated over 350,000 books to underserved children across the country through her Gift of Books program. She resides in Connecticut. The creator of the Magic Tree House series, Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with her husband, WILL OSBORNE, and her sister, NATALIE POPE BOYCE.

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The Magic Tree House Classroom Adventures Program is a free, comprehensive set of online educational resources for teachers developed by Mary Pope Osborne as gift to teachers, to thank them for their enthusiastic support of the series. Complete with free online resources including lesson plans, curriculum guides, and creative activities, the Classroom Adventures Program incorporates every book in the series, including the nonfiction Fact Tracker titles, enabling teachers to build upon students' interest in Jack and Annie's adventures, while simultaneously meeting core curriculum standards across a multitude of subjects. Educators can learn more at WWW.MTHCLASSROOMADVENTURES.ORG.

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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

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Amazon.com: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1): 9780679824114: Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca: Books