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My favorite time of year! Celebrate the different holidays with some of these books!

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Florida: A Twist on a Classic Christmas Tale and Fun Stocking Stuffer for Boys and Girls 4-8 (Night Before Christmas in)- Jo Parry (Illustrator)

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Florida: A Twist on a Classic Christmas Tale and Fun Stocking Stuffer for Boys and Girls 4-8 (Night Before Christmas in)- Jo Parry (Illustrator)

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A classic Christmas story combined with the magic of Santa visiting the SUNSHINE STATE!

It's the night before Christmas in Florida and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care―will Santa visit YOUR HOUSE? Follow Santa's journey to Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, and more in this magical retelling of a classic children's Christmas book starring landmarks like The Ringling and Kennedy Space Center.

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It's the night before Christmas in Florida and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care―will Santa visit YOUR HOUSE? Follow Santa's journey to Miami , Orlando , Tallahassee , and more in this magical retelling of a classic children's Christmas book starring landmarks like The Ringling and Kennedy Space Center . An ideal Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer, this read-aloud story is the perfect way for kids, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to celebrate the holiday season in Florida.

What's inside:

A Christmas certificate announcing YOUR CHILD is on Santa's Nice List

Magical illustrations that capture the wonder of the holiday season

A reprisal of the classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas story featuring Santa's visit to FLORIDA

Landmarks such as The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum , St. Augustine Lighthouse , National Naval Aviation Museum , and more

A gift perfect for kids who live in or have relatives in Florida or visit the South

From Sunrise to St. Augustine,

from Jacksonville to Key West,

Santa can't wait to visit all

the children on his Nice List.

He piles his sleigh high with

a sack full of gifts, and off he goes!

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Florida: A Twist on a Classic Christmas Tale and Fun Stocking Stuffer for Boys and Girls 4-8 (Night Before Christmas In)

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Florida: A Twist on a Classic Christmas Tale and Fun Stocking Stuffer for Boys and Girls 4-8 (Night Before Christmas In) [Parry, Jo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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Our Italian Christmas Eve- Danielle Sedita (Author), Francesco Sedita (Author), Luciano Lozano (Illustrator)

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Our Italian Christmas Eve- Danielle Sedita (Author), Francesco Sedita (Author), Luciano Lozano (Illustrator)

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The siblings are very excited to celebrate at Aunt Babe's house, where there are too many aunties, uncles, and cousins to count. And all is peaceful and bright—until they realize that someone forgot to bring the dessert! Francesco and Danielle know they can save Christmas, but only if they can remember their mother's cheesecake recipe before it's too late.
This festive tribute to food and family will get young readers in the holiday spirit and make them very hungry for a Christmas feast—Italian style!

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Francesco Sedita was born on Mott Street in the Little Italy section of New York, New York, to two native New Yorkers. He has an older sister, who liked to beat him up and still does sometimes.

When he was just a baby, Sedita's family moved to Randolph, New Jersey. As a youngster, Sedita went on to receive many awards throughout grade school, including: Multiple Honor Rolls, Perfect Attendance, multiple and various-colored Science Fair ribbons, and even the Special People's Club honoree. He also held many public offices, including: Treasurer of the Fifth Grade; Student Council President, which enabled him to wear a very shiny pin each day; and Ambassador to the French Club.

Sedita also continued to develop his career as a writer at this time, becoming the youngest Editor-in-Chief of the SVS PRESS. People called him "Rocky" as a nickname then.

But not because he was a fighter.

But because Francesco felt like a really big name.

Sedita went to NYU, where he got his undergraduate and graduate degrees in writing from the Gallatin School, which is like the coolest school ever. While there, he was a writing fellow for "Saturday Night Live" and got to make coffee for some pretty jazzy people.

Francesco loves writing. Miss Popularity was his first series. And working on Pathfinders Society with Prescott has been one of his favorite experiences.

He lives in New York City with his husband Doug and their cat, Alfredo.

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Our Italian Christmas Eve [Sedita, Danielle, Sedita, Francesco, Lozano, Luciano] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Our Italian Christmas Eve

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'Twas Nochebuena- Roseanne Greenfield Thong (Author), Sara Palacios (Illustrator)

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'Twas Nochebuena- Roseanne Greenfield Thong (Author), Sara Palacios (Illustrator)

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’Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa,

every creature was kneading tamale masa...

It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a Nochebuena celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!”

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every creature was kneading tamale masa ...Nochebuena

It's Christmas Eve, and you're invited to a celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it's time to cheer, " Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!"

Savor the magic of Nochebuena with a holiday tale you'll want to read again and again.

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'Twas Nochebuena [Greenfield Thong, Roseanne, Palacios, Sara] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 'Twas Nochebuena

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Arthur's Christmas: An Arthur Adventure- Marc Brown (Author)

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Arthur's Christmas: An Arthur Adventure- Marc Brown (Author)

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Arthur discovers the spirit of Christmas! Christmas is only days away, and Arthur is taking his Christmas shopping for Santa very seriously. He wants his gift to be absolutely perfect, but with the clock ticking, he might need a little help from his sister, D.W., to make this the best Christmas ever.

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BESTSELLING CLASSIC SERIES! More than 5 million Arthur Adventure books sold! seriously. He wants his gift to be absolutely perfect, but with the clock ticking, he might need a little help from his sister, D.W., to make this the best Christmas ever.

Arthur discovers the spirit of Christmas! Christmas is only days away, and Arthur is taking his Christmas shopping for Santa very

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Arthur's Christmas: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventures)

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Arthur's Christmas: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventures) [Brown, Marc] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Arthur's Christmas: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventures)

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The Colors of Christmas- Jill Howarth (Illustrator)

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The Colors of Christmas- Jill Howarth (Illustrator)

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Red Santa hats, yellow bells, green fir trees, purple bows on presents, and white snow men all abound this holiday season. Celebrate Christmas with your little one while teaching them festive and bright colors.

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Amazon.com: The Colors of Christmas: 9780762466108: Howarth, Jill: Books

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas! - Alastair Heim (Author), Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas! - Alastair Heim (Author), Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)

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A year has passed since the Grinch stole Christmas from Who-ville. Now eager to prove to the Whos that his heart has grown to LOVE the holiday, the Grinch devises a plan to win Who-ville's Christmas Crown by making the largest, most spectacular Christmas tree the Whos have ever seen!

But when things don't go as planned, the Grinch's heart turns ice cold, and he threatens to leave Who-ville for good...until one small, special Who reminds him that Christmas is NOT about winning.

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Alastair Heim is the author of the picture books HOW THE GRINCH LOST CHRISTMAS (Random House), IF I WERE SAINT NICK BY THE CAT IN THE HAT, IF I RAN YOUR SCHOOL BY THE CAT IN THE HAT and IF I HAD YOUR VOTE BY THE CAT IN THE HAT (Random House/Dr. Seuss Beginner Books), LOVE YOU, TOO (Little Bee Books), NO TOOTING AT TEA (HarperCollins), THE GREAT PUPPY INVASION (HarperCollins), HELLO DOOR (Little Bee Books), QUIET DOWN, LOUD TOWN (HarperCollins), SIGN SAYS STOP (Simon & Schuster/Little Simon), HELLO TREE (Little Bee Books), NO PEEKING AT PRESENTS (HarperCollins), and BIG BUB, SMALL TUB (Simon & Schuster/Little Simon). He lives in Kansas City with his awesome wife and three incredible children who inspire him every single day. Alastair is represented by Kelly Sonnack of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

WEBSITE: www.alastairheim.com

TWITTER: www.twitter.com/alastairheim

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/alastairheim

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas! (Classic Seuss)

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas!... by Heim, Alastair

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Out and About: A Tale of Giving- Liza Wiemer (Author), Margeaux Lucas (Illustrator)

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Out and About: A Tale of Giving- Liza Wiemer (Author), Margeaux Lucas (Illustrator)

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In this inspiring story, we follow Daniel as he tries to find out where his parents are going and what's inside the mysterious boxes they're carrying. Daniel's imagination runs wild―could there be a new baseball and glove inside? A giant birthday cake? A new toy car? As it turns out Daniel learns much more than what's in those boxes―he learns the true meaning of giving. This universal message is a beautiful way to share Jewish traditions with all readers. A note explains the concept of tzedakah and addresses what it means to give and how to give in a way to respect those we want to help.

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Out and About: A Tale of Giving [Wiemer, Liza, Lucas, Margeaux] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Out and About: A Tale of Giving

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Barefoot Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World- Kate DePalma (Author), Martina Peluso (Illustrator)

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Barefoot Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World- Kate DePalma (Author), Martina Peluso (Illustrator)

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Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child’s-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria. Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.

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Let’s Celebrate: Special Days Around the World (Literally Cultured Read Aloud)

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The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School- Laura Murray (Author), Mike Lowery (Illustrator)

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The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School- Laura Murray (Author), Mike Lowery (Illustrator)

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When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he's a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He'll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: "I can catch them! I'm their Gingerbread Man!"

With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, a deliciously sweet ending is served up for both the Gingerbread Man and the children who made him.

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Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming an author and is a popular speaker at schools. She has had to deal with many an escaped Gingerbread Man in her time.

She is the author of THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE IN THE SCHOOL, and the Gingerbread Man's continuing school adventures - THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE ON THE FIRE TRUCK, THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE AT CHRISTMAS, THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE AT THE ZOO, and THE GINGERBREAD MAN & THE LEPRECHAUN LOOSE AT SCHOOL.

This humor-filled, rhyming series was inspired by a Gingerbread man that managed to escape her classroom every single school year. Her first book won the 2014 Virginia and Illinois Reader's Choice Award, and was nominated for 8 other state awards as well; is a Junior Library Guild Selection; a Florida Children's Choice Award Honor book; and received a starred ALA Booklist review.

Laura lives with her family in northern Virginia. Visit her online at www.LauraMurrayBooks.com for loads of fun activities, printables, & CC/standards-linked teacher's guides, as well as information on school author presentations.

Author picture taken by one of Laura's favorite authors, Sonya Sones.

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The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School (The Gingerbread Man Is Loose)

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When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he's a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He'll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: "I can catch them! I'm their Gingerbread Man!"

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Llama Llama Holiday Drama- Anna Dewdney (Author)

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Llama Llama Holiday Drama- Anna Dewdney (Author)

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How many more days until Christmas? This little llama is overwhelmed by the anticipation of the big day and exhausted by shopping, cookie-making, and eating too many sweets. Before you know it, he is in the midst of a full-fledged holiday meltdown. Luckily, Mama knows exactly what little llamas need - quiet hugs and cuddles - and shows her little one some of the loving kindness and patience Christmas should bring.

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Key Features Description How many more days until Christmas? This little llama is overwhelmed by the anticipation of the big day and exhausted by shopping, cookie-making, and eating too many sweets. Before you know it, he is in the midst of a full-fledged holiday meltdown. Luckily, Mama knows exactly what little llamas need - quiet hugs and cuddles - and shows her little one some of the loving kindness and patience Christmas should bring. Children and grown-ups will love the adorable illustrations and lively rhymes. How many more days until Christmas? This little llama is overwhelmed by the anticipation of the big day and exhausted by shopping, cookie-making, and eating too many sweets. Before you know it, he is in the midst of a full-fledged holiday meltdown. Luckily, Mama knows exactly what little llamas need - quiet hugs and cuddles - and shows her little one some of the loving kindness and patience Christmas should bring. Children and grown-ups will love the adorable illustrations and lively rhymes. Product Details Item #: NTS527795 ISBN13: 9780545277952 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 32 Genre: Comedy and Humor, Poetry, Songs, Verse Grades: Pre-K - K Lexile® Measure: AD390L Guided Reading Level: GR Level M DRA Level: 20 - 24 ACR Level: 2.0 Llama Llama Holiday Drama Paperback Book 5.21 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top {{#if inStock}} {{#if isSubscribe}} {{button.label}} {{else}} {{button.label}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isOutofStock}}

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This section teaches children all about teamwork!

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Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and teamwork—they can overcome any danger.

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author spotlight

"From time to time, from the endless flow of our mental imagery, there emerges unexpectedly something that, vague though it may be, seems to carry the promise of a form, a meaning, and, more important, an irresistible poetic charge."-Leo Lionni

Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed children's books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor Winner-for Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Leo Lionni died in October of 1999 at his home in Tuscany, Italy, at the age of 89.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

"Of all the questions I have been asked as an author of children's books, the most frequent one, without doubt, has been 'How do you get your ideas?' Most people seem to think that getting an idea is both mysterious and simple. Mysterious, because inspiration must come from a particular state of grace with which only the most gifted souls are blessed. Simple, because ideas are expected to drop into one's mind in words and pictures, ready to be transcribed and copied in the form of a book, complete with endpapers and cover. The word get expresses these expectations well. Yet nothing could be further from the truth.

"It is true that, from time to time, from the endless flow of our mental imagery, there emerges unexpectedly something that, vague though it may be, seems to carry the promise of a form, a meaning, and, more important, an irresistible poetic charge. The sense of instant recognition with which we pull this image into the full light of our consciousness is the initial impulse of all creative acts. But, though it is important, it produces no more than the germ of an idea. Each book, at the birth of its creative history, has such a moment. Some are fortunate enough to have, from the outset, a strongly identified hero, one with an inescapable destiny. Others are blessed with a promising beginning, or perhaps with the vision of an ending (which means working backwards to a surprise opening). Others stem from a clearly articulated conflict situation. Sometimes, I must admit, the motivations of a book may be found in a sudden, unreasonable urge to draw a certain kind of crocodile. And it may even happen that in the dark of our minds there appears, out of nowhere, a constellation of words that has the bright, arrogant solidity of a title. Only last night I was jolted out of a near-slumber by the words the mouse that didn't exist. I am sure that, temporarily tucked away in my memory, they will eventually become the title of a story for which as yet I have no idea.

"To shape and sharpen the logic of a story, to tighten the flow of events, ultimately to define the idea in its totality, is much like a game of chess. In the light of overall strategy, each move is the result of doubts, proposals, and rejections, which inevitably bring to mind the successes or failures of previous experiences.

"Inspirational raptures may happen, but most books are shaped through hard, disciplined work. Creative work, to be sure, because its ingredients come from the sphere of the imaginary. But the manipulation of these ingredients requires much more than mere inclination or talent. It is an intricate process in which the idea slowly takes form, by trial and error, through detours and side roads, which, were it not for the guidance of professional rigor, would lead the author into an inextricable labyrinth of alternatives.

"And so, to the question 'How do you get your ideas?' I am tempted to answer, unromantic though it may sound, 'Hard work.' "

Leo Lionni has gained international renown for his paintings, graphic designs, illustrations, and sculpture, as well as for his books for children. He was born in Holland in 1910 of Dutch parents, and although his education did not include formal art courses (in fact, he has a doctorate in economics from the University of Genoa), he spent much of his free time as a child in Amsterdam's museums, teaching himself to draw.

Lionni's business training gradually receded into the background as his interest in art and design grew. Having settled in Milan soon after his marriage in 1931, he started off by writing about European architecture for a local magazine. It was there that he met the contacts who were to give him a start as a professional graphic designer. When he moved to America in 1939, Lionni was hired by a Philadelphia advertising agency as art director. Later he became design director for the Olivetti Corporation of America, and then art director for Fortune magazine. At the same time, his reputation as an artist flourished as he began to exhibit his paintings and drawings in galleries from New York to Japan.

Lionni launched his career as an author/illustrator of books for children in 1959. Originally developed from a story he had improvised for his grandchildren during a dull train ride, Little Blue and LittleYellow was the first of what is now a long list of children's picture books, including four Caldecott Honor Books.

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Swimmy [Lionni, Leo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Swimmy

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Camille's Team (I See I Learn)- Stuart J. Murphy (Author)

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Camille's Team (I See I Learn)- Stuart J. Murphy (Author)

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Camille loves to build sand forts at the beach. But it's hard to build a big fort alone. Camille and her friends make a plan. They find that they can get more done--and have more fun--when they work together.

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Where Percy dealt with emotional skills in children, Camille's Team deals with social skills. It teaches children how to work together. There's even a plan that children can follow: make a plan, work together, and share the fun. In Stuart Murphy fashion, the pictures are vivid and eye catching, exactly what children like to see.

Again, there are discussion questions that lend themselves to opening up a classroom discussion or even a discussion with your young son or daughter. This is a great series to help young children learn important life skills!

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Camille loves to build sand forts at the beach. But it's hard to build a big fort alone. Camille and her friends make a plan. They find that they can get more done--and have more fun--when they work together. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident ch...

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That Fruit Is Mine! - Anuska Allepuz (Author)

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That Fruit Is Mine! - Anuska Allepuz (Author)

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One day, deep in the jungle, five elephants discover a new tree – a tall tree – and, atop that tree, the most mouth-wateringly delicious fruit any of them had ever seen. “MINE!” each elephant cries. “Mine, mine, mine, mine, MINE!” But who will get there first? And will the elephants spot the five tiny mice, planning and plotting, slowly approaching that tip-top branch?

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One day, deep in the jungle, five elephants discover a new tree - a tall tree - and, atop that tree, the most mouth-wateringly delicious fruit any of them had ever seen. "MINE!" each elephant cries. "Mine, mine, mine, mine, MINE!" But who will get there first? And will the elephants spot the five tiny mice, planning and plotting, slowly approaching that tip-top branch?

With fresh vision, hilarious characterization and beautifully textured art, Anuska Allepuz tells a tale of teamwork and sharing; a comedy and fable with a contemporary edge.

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Amazon.com: That Fruit Is Mine!: 9781406382860: Allepuz, Anuska: Books

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Stone Soup- Jon J Muth (Author, Illustrator)

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Stone Soup- Jon J Muth (Author, Illustrator)

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Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until-- together, they have made a feast fit for a king! In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, Muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his own fresh twist.

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In 1999 Mr. Muth started what has been over a decade in children's books. He has received numerous awards and critical acclaim and worked with many talented people. He is the author and illustrator of "Zen Shorts" a Caldecott Honor book, which Kirkus Review described as "Every word and image comes to make as perfect a picture book as can be". He is the illustrator of the anthology, "A Family of Poems", with Caroline Kennedy. His book "The Three Questions" has been described as "quietly life-changing" by The New York Times.

Muth worked for over twenty years in comics and graphic novels; culminating in the industry's highest honor, an Eisner Award for "The Mystery Play".

In an interview with the Paris Review, E.B. White once said, "You don't write down for children. You write up." Muth wholeheartedly agrees. "Children are completely capable of intuiting wisdom as readily as adults are... they just may not have the ability to put it into words ... [but] they get this stuff very quickly. Even the kids who come to the book (Zen Shorts) because it has a giant panda tend to come back because there's some itch that's created -- in their minds or in their hearts -- to re-examine what's going on."

Mr. Muth has had a life long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing and chado, "the way of tea". His work has been translated into more than a dozen languages and he lives with his wife and their four children in New York.

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Stone Soup [Muth, Jon J, Muth, Jon J] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Stone Soup

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Tractor Mac Teamwork- Billy Steers (Author)

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Tractor Mac Teamwork- Billy Steers (Author)

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All the vehicles and animals on Stonybrook Farm are enlisted to help build a new swimming hole for their town's residents. It is a big job, but Tractor Mac and his pals are willing to lend a hand. But a tractor named Deke thinks he can do it all by himself--and do it better than everyone else. He soon learns that a complex job is done best when each member of a team does his or her part.

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All the vehicles and animals on Stonybrook Farm are enlisted to help build a new swimming hole for their town's residents. It is a big job, but Tractor Mac and his pals are willing to lend a hand. But a tractor named Deke thinks he can do it all by himself--and do it better than everyone else. He soon learns that a complex job is done best when each member of a team does his or her part.

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All the vehicles and animals on Stonybrook Farm are enlisted to help build a new swimming hole for their town's residents. It is a big job, but Tractor Mac and his pals are willing to lend a hand. But a tractor named Deke thinks he can do it all by himself--and do it better than everyone else.

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A Little SPOT of Teamwork: A Story About Collaboration and Leadership- Diane Alber (Author)

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A Little SPOT of Teamwork: A Story About Collaboration and Leadership- Diane Alber (Author)

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A story about working together as a team, collaboration and leadership! Join lots of little Teamwork SPOTS as they show two children all the ways to be a good team. From respecting other's opinion to being a good leader that encourages others.

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Diane Alber has had a passion for art since she held her first crayon at age two, which inspired her to subsequently earn a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Arizona State University. She is a wife and a mother of two young energetic children who love books. She became inspired to start writing and illustrating books because she saw a need for a book that inspired art and creativity in children. She also hopes that this book encourages parents to be proud of their children's art work no matter what it looks like!

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A Little SPOT of Teamwork: A Story About Collaboration And Leadership (Inspire to Create A Better You!)

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A story about working together as a team, collaboration and leadership! Join lots of little Teamwork SPOTS as they show two children all the ways to be a good team. From respecting others opinion to being a good leader that encourages others. You will see first hand examples of what to do when th...

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Austin Plays Fair: A Team Dungy Story About Football- Tony Dungy (Author), Lauren Dungy (Author), Guy Wolek (Artist)

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Austin Plays Fair: A Team Dungy Story About Football- Tony Dungy (Author), Lauren Dungy (Author), Guy Wolek (Artist)

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Austin loves playing flag football for the Trentwood Tigers. There is only one problem. His team has lost six games in a row, and he doesn't like losing. At his next game, Austin's teammate has a plan to trick the other team. It works, but Austin knows his team cheated to win.

Coach Tony and Coach Lauren remind Austin the most important thing about football isn't winning—it's playing fair. When his team takes the field for their next game, will Austin choose to cheat again, or will he stand up for what's right? What would you do if you were in Austin's shoes?

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Austin loves playing flag football for the Trentwood Tigers. There is only one problem. His team has lost six games in a row, and he doesn't like losing. At his next game, Austin's teammate has a plan to trick the other team. It works, but Austin knows his team cheated to win.

Coach Tony and Coach Lauren remind Austin the most important thing about football isn't winning-it's playing fair. When his team takes the field for their next game, will Austin choose to cheat again, or will he stand up for what's right? What would you do if you were in Austin's shoes?

Join the Team!

The Team Dungy series of picture books for young readers, ages 6-9, teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.

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The Together Tree- Aisha Saeed (Author), LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)

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The Together Tree- Aisha Saeed (Author), LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)

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At his new school, quiet Rumi feels small and unwelcome, and a few kids bully him for being different and wearing bright shoes. He finds refuge beneath the old willow tree by the playground and builds his own world of hope and dreams of belonging.

One day, when Rumi is made a target again, one of his classmates bravely steps in to defend him. It’s in that moment of solidarity Rumi’s class finally realizes that under the shade of the willow tree, all are welcome, and they create a space they can all play in—together.

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All Are Welcome meets Be Kind in this poignant and accessible picture book about the power every bystander-no matter how small-has to extend kindness and stand up in the face of intolerance.

At his new school, quiet Rumi feels small and unwelcome, and a few kids bully him for being different and wearing bright shoes. He finds refuge beneath the old willow tree by the playground and builds his own world of hope and dreams of belonging.

One day, when Rumi is made a target again, one of his classmates bravely steps in to defend him. It's in that moment of solidarity Rumi's class finally realizes that under the shade of the willow tree, all are welcome, and they create a space they can all play in-together.

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We Move Together- Kelly Fritsch (Author), Anne McGuire (Author), Eduardo Trejos (Illustrator)

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We Move Together- Kelly Fritsch (Author), Anne McGuire (Author), Eduardo Trejos (Illustrator)

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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.

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"This stunning picture book highlights the way that people of all abilities can move together with a little ingenuity, a lot of community and a focus toward disability justice. Presented with a focus on diversity the book is written simply and powerfully in a way that even the youngest children will find relevant."Ontario Library Association show us a world of cooperation, equality, community, love and friendship, which I believe is a world we all would be happy to live in." The Invention of Hugo Cabret
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"The detailed and charming illustrations in We Move Together
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"Brightly illustrated and with a helpful glossary, We Move Together is a sensitive and joyful jumping-off point to begin the vital conversation about accessibility." Saleema Nawaz, author of Songs for the End of the World
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" We Move Together is full of practical magic. It's grounded in a world children will recognize-full of ice cream, public transit, parks, and play-but it opens up possibilities of worlds and futures we dream of. It invites us to think and talk about disability and difference with love and respect. The best kind of book about changing the world, We Move Together doesn't tell us how we should change things, it just reminds us that we can." Cory Silverberg, educator and author of What Makes a Baby and
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"We Move Together is full of gorgeous illustrations and stories of our communities in all of their varied differences. Rooted in disability justice, this book offers ways of practicing interdependence, collective care, and transformative justice. As a Black, Mad, and disabled parent, I am eager to read this book in our family-finally a book in which we can see ourselves reflected! We Move Together is essential reading for all bookshelves!" Syrus Marcus Ware, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter-Canada
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" We Move Together is a love letter to the next generation of disabled kids, and a provocation for their nondisabled peers to rethink an ableist society's assumptions about how our bodies should move, what they should look like, and how our brains should work ... This gorgeously illustrated book offers a powerful message rooted in the Disability Justice movement-we care for and love each other, and we move together, with nobody left behind." Lydia X. Z. Brown, disability justice advocate and founder/director of Fund for Community Reparations for Autistic People of Color's Interdependence, Survival, & Empowerment
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" We Move Together makes me want to move with joy! Finally there is a book I can share with my kiddo that expresses the joy of disability community; the playfulness of different ways of moving; and the fun of creating access-while also showing the challenges of ableism. This book can grow with my daughter as she goes from asking questions about the beautifully illustrated pictures and engaging words, to when she can grapple with the many key ideas of disability justice provided at the end of the book. A delightful and much needed celebration of disability community, and most importantly, as my daughter says, it's fun! " Sunaura Taylor,
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" We Move Togethe r is a new picture book by a diverse team of authors who have come together to write a love letter to the disability community. It is, in a word, fantastic. It is empowering, it is interesting, it is understandable, it is relevant-I could go on all day about how much I love this book."Kate Ryan for Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
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"We all move through the world in different ways, and it's so important to provide young readers with visible examples of the many assistive devices people with disabilities use on a daily basis. Normalizing characters with disabilities in children's literature is such a great way to accomplish this goal, and We Move Together does it flawlessly."
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Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share! - Julia Cook (Author), Kelsey De Weerd (Illustrator)

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Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share! - Julia Cook (Author), Kelsey De Weerd (Illustrator)

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His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma (who just sits and picks her nose) on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his “team,” RJ goes home to find only one cookie left in the jar - and his mom makes him share it with his sister! With the help of his coach, RJ learns that working as a team and sharing are skills needed not just on the soccer field, but in school and at home too!

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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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Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share! (Best Me I Can Be! Series)

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This section will teach children all about empathy and how to show it to others!

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I Am Love: A Book of Compassion- Susan Verde (Author), Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

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I Am Love: A Book of Compassion- Susan Verde (Author), Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

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Love means showing kindness, living with gratitude, and taking care of our minds and bodies. Letting our hearts lead the way can help move us closer to a better world. “I put my hands on my heart and listen. And that is where I find the answer: I have compassion. I act with tenderness. I am love.”

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

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

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

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

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

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I Am Love: A Book of Compassion (I Am Books)

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I Am Enough- Grace Byers (Author), Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator)

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I Am Enough- Grace Byers (Author), Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator)

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We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.

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Hey, Little Ant- Phillip M. Hoose (Author), Hannah Hoose (Author), Debbie Tilley (Author)

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Hey, Little Ant- Phillip M. Hoose (Author), Hannah Hoose (Author), Debbie Tilley (Author)

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What would you do if the ant you were about to step on looked up and started talking? Would you stop and listen?

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Mr. Hoose is an award-winning author of books, essays, stories, songs, and articles. Although he first wrote for adults, he turned his attention to children and young adults in part to keep up with his own daughters.

His children's book, "Hey, Little Ant" (Tricycle Press, 1998), inspired by his daughter Ruby and co-authored by his daughter Hannah, received a Jane Addams Children's Book Award.

His "It's Our World, Too! Stories of Young People Who Are Making a Difference" (Little, Brown, 1993) won a Christopher Award for "artistic excellence in books affirming the highest values of the human spirit."

His most recent book, "The Race to Save the Lord God Bird" (Melanie Kroupa Books/Farrar Straus Giroux, 2004) received the Boston Globe Horn Book Award and was named a Top Ten American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults among many additional honors. "We Were There, Too!: Young People in U.S. History" (Melanie Kroupa Books/Farrar Straus Giroux, 2001) was a finalist for the National Book Award. In addition, it was dubbed a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and an International Reading Association Teacher's Choice.

PHILLIP HOOSE was born in South Bend, Indiana, and grew up in the towns of South Bend, Angola, and Speedway, Indiana. He was educated at Indiana University and the Yale School of Forestry. He lives in Portland, Maine.

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It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily, Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy!

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A Reading Rainbow Book! Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson as one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a best friend. Ripple Kindness Project that teach important lessons on kindness, empathy, respect, and friendship., this book is recommended by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books.

"An impressive picture story book about friendship, judgment, and bullying."- Enemy Pie is a wonderful addition to books like

It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily, Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy!

In this funny yet endearing children's book, filled with charming illustrations, kids learn about dealing with conflict as well as the difficulties, and ultimate rewards, of making new friends.

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING BOOKS: The Invisible Boy , The Name Jar , and The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be Reading Rainbow

Parents, teachers, and kids who love Reading Rainbow books

Independent readers in grades 3 - 5

Kids experiencing bullying or conflicts with friends

TEACHERS PICK BOOK LIST: Ideal as a read aloud book for elementary schools, and featured on LeVar Burton's

POPULAR CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR: Created by Derek Munson who has directly shared his children's stories with over 100,000 kids across the globe.

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Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children's Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning)

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You, Me and Empathy- Jayneen Sanders (Author), Sofia Cardoso (Illustrator)

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You, Me and Empathy- Jayneen Sanders (Author), Sofia Cardoso (Illustrator)

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One of the most important social skills a child can learn is empathy. Being able to understand how another person is feeling and recognizing their needs helps people to connect to one another across race, culture and the diversity that is ever-present and so important to our world. This charming story uses verse, beautiful illustrations and a little person called Quinn to model the meaning of empathy. Throughout the story, Quinn shows an abundance of understanding, compassion and kindness towards others. Showing empathy towards others is a learnt trait, and one to nurture and cherish with the children in our care.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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You, Me and Empathy: Teaching children about empathy, feelings, kindness, compassion, tolerance and recognising bullying behaviours

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The Invisible Boy- Trudy Ludwig (Author), Patrice Barton (Illustrator)

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The Invisible Boy- Trudy Ludwig (Author), Patrice Barton (Illustrator)

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Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody in class ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class.

When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine.

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Trudy Ludwig

Making a Difference in Kids' Lives, One Book at a Time(R)

Trudy Ludwig is an acclaimed speaker and award-winning author of numerous children's books including THE INVISIBLE BOY, a School Library Journal Best Picture Books Selection and a recommended back-to-school book by USA Today and Scholastic Instructor. Her books and presentations help empower children to be kinder and more inclusive in their social world. Trudy has collaborated with leading experts and organizations including Sesame Workshop, International Bullying Prevention Association, Committee for Children, and ConnectSafely.org. She has received rave reviews from educators, experts, organizations, and parents for her passion and compassion in addressing peer aggression and friendship issues.

Trudy's books have received numerous awards and citations including the M. Jerry Weiss Book Award, Victoria Soto Legacy Award, IBPA Gold Benjamin Franklin Award, Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award, NAPPA Gold Medal Award, Mom's Choice Gold Awards, Moonbeam Children's Books Gold Award, Comstock Read Aloud Honors and are included in the Cooperative Children's Book Center's Best of the Year Selection, NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Books for Young People Selections, National Crime Prevention Council's Circle of Respect Book Club Selection, Junior Library Guild Selection, and more.

"Because the social world of today's children is very complex and difficult to navigate, I try to include in my stories the wisdom and insights of young readers so that my books resonate with the authenticity of their life experiences and views," she says. "I also have the added pleasure of tapping into my own inner child--letting her laugh, cry, and simply breathe."

For more information about Trudy, her books, virtual and in-person school visits, conference keynotes, and workshop presentations, please visit www.trudyludwig.com.

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy- Susan Verde (Author), Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy- Susan Verde (Author), Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

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A child in a red-striped shirt and blue jeans explores the possibilities open to them as a human being. Beginning with “I was born. A miracle! One of billions but unique!” the text lists activities (“I am always learning”; “I have BIG dreams”). The child explores the difficult sides of being human, such as feelings of fear and sadness. They can “make choices” and “move forward” with “thoughtfulness” (for example, giving flowers to a friend they hurt), learning to live with kindness, compassion, listening, and connection. “I am full of hope. I am human.”

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee- Philip C. Stead (Author), Jim Dale (Narrator)

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee- Philip C. Stead (Author), Jim Dale (Narrator)

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Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee's case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favor.

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Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help.

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This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom!I Forgive Alex, explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. By choosing only pictures to tell their story, the creators underscore the idea that someone can be an ally without having to say a word. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old.

Don't miss the companion book, about the importance of compassion and forgiveness. I Walk with Vanessa

Inspired by real events, A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year "This beautifully illustrated story shows young readers how to become caring and supportive upstanders. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of

The Invisible Boy

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I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

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The Rabbit Listened- Cori Doerrfeld (Author, Illustrator)

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The Rabbit Listened- Cori Doerrfeld (Author, Illustrator)

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When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.

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This section is all about family and what goes into a family!

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Me and My Mama: Celebrate Black Joy and Family Love- Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Ashleigh Corrin (Illustrator)

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Me and My Mama: Celebrate Black Joy and Family Love- Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Ashleigh Corrin (Illustrator)

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The sun is calling us outside.

Mama cheers me down the slide!

We wish on puffs and sift through sand.

We hike together hand in hand.

With simple, charming text, and colorful illustrations, Me and My Mama is the perfect way to for kids to reflect on the special role their Mama plays in their life and explore the many ways love can be shown!

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Poet and author Carole Boston Weatherford earned a BA from American University, an MA from the University of Baltimore, and an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has written more than 40 books and has earned many awards including the NAACP Image Award, a Coretta Scott King Award, and a Caldecott. She often writes about African American history, families and traditions, and jazz. Weatherford is the winner of a Ragan-Rubin Award for Literary Achievement from the North Carolina English Teachers Association and the North Carolina Award for Literature. She lives in North Carolina and teaches at Fayetteville State University.

Ashleigh Corrin is an award-winning children's book illustrator and graphic designer. Her debut illustrated book, Layla's Happiness, written by Mariahdessa Ekere Tallie, received the 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Award, as well as the Writer Honor. Ashleigh's style is defined by textured images with organic and playful lines. She uses her iPad Pro, paper collage, drawing pens, and painting in various mediums. Her inspiration comes from family, nature, and life events both mundane and altering. In addition to illustrating books, Ashleigh is a skilled and experienced graphic designer and enjoys creating editorial illustration, playful lettering, fun motifs, and organic line work. Ashleigh's appreciation for philanthropic work and acts of service shaped her dream of finding ways to create with purpose and intention. A mission trip to the West Indies at the age of sixteen brought clarity to her intentions, and she set forward on a path to use art to uplift, teach, inspire, and invigorate the minds of youth and the young at heart. Layla's Happiness (Enchanted Lion, 2019) was her debut children's book, and it received starred reviews from Kirkus and School Library Journal, as well as a glowing New York Times review. In 2020, she collaborated with medical professionals and the Emory Global Health Institute at Emory University on We're Going to Be O.K., an ebook for children about COVID-19. Coming in 2021: Family Reunion by Chad Richardson (Barefoot Books, 2021). Ashleigh lives in Virginia with her one-year-old daughter and her husband. https://www.instagram.com/ashleigh_corrin/ www.ashleighcorrin.com Reviews ?"Affirmations of black childhood abound, and whimsical wishes float like dandelion fluff. Equally as imaginative as the lyrical text, Corrin's boldly colored, textured illustrations beautifully capture the buoyant spirit of Layla, a brown girl exuding confidence, comfortable in her own skin--indoors and out. Well-illustrated poetry of the best kind that will leave sunshine in its wake." -STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus "With Corrin's layered, whimsical illustrations, each page is a snapshot of a simple moment that adds up to an abundant life, urban yet very much in tune with nature. The effect is both laid back and meaningful ― an invitation to answer for yourself." -The New York Times ? "Tallie honors the many ways children define happiness...A handsome and helpful primer on self-reflection and a mirror to urban black and brown children, this joyous title could be well paired with Samantha Berger's What If." -STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal "A celebration of community, but also individualism, what Layla loves and what makes her happy is so specific to her and her family's experience. In uncertain or challenging times, books like Layla's Happiness are bright spots of inspiration. They carry us through and remind us of the gifts we have. The gifts of people in our lives or small moments in nature or even a favorite color." -The Eric Carle Museum

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Me and My Mama: Celebrate Black Joy and Family Love

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What Makes a Family? - Hannah Bruner (Author), Sandie Sonke (Illustrator) 

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What Makes a Family? - Hannah Bruner (Author), Sandie Sonke (Illustrator) 

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Readers will fall in love with this lyrical, whimsical ode to families and the common thread that creates them all. From blended families to foster families and all the families in-between, this colorful, inclusive picture book teaches children and grown-ups alike that no matter how a family is created, what truly makes a family is CHOOSING to LOVE.

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Ohana Means Family- Ilima Loomis (Author), Kenard Pak (Illustrator)

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Ohana Means Family- Ilima Loomis (Author), Kenard Pak (Illustrator)

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"This is the land that's never been sold, where work the hands, so wise and old, that reach through the water, clear and cold, into the mud to pick the taro to make the poi for our ohana's luau."

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Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built . Now available in paperback. Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

"This is the land that's never been sold, where work the hands, so wise and old, that reach through the water, clear and cold, into the mud to pick the taro to make the poi for our ohana's luau."

Acclaimed illustrator and animator Kenard Pak's light-filled, dramatic illustrations pair exquisitely with Ilima Loomis' text to celebrate Hawaiian land and culture.
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
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The backmatter includes a glossary of Hawaiian terms used, as well as an author's note.

A Booklist Editor's Choice

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Life with My Family- Renee Hooker (Author), Karl Jones (Author), Kathryn Durst (Illustrator)

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Life with My Family- Renee Hooker (Author), Karl Jones (Author), Kathryn Durst (Illustrator)

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When a young girl gets frustrated with her chaotic life at home, she imagines what things would be like if her family were animals instead. Would life be better as a pod of pelicans, a pride of lions, or a herd of buffalo? Or is it ultimately a family of humans that she needs?

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"Cute and familiar." - Kirkus New York Times Best-Selling illustrator, Kathryn Durst, and Penguin Workshop editors and authors, Renee Hooker and Karl Jones, comes a tale of a young girl who imagines her family as a pandemonium of parrots, a swarm of bees, a smack of jellyfish, a wisdom of wombats, and more!

When a young girl gets frustrated with her chaotic life at home, she imagines what things would be like if her family were animals instead. Would life be better as a pod of pelicans, a pride of lions, or a herd of buffalo? Or is it ultimately a family of humans that she needs? In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers learn the names for groups of animals through a sweet, whimsical narrative that focuses on the importance of family.

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Life with My Family [Hooker, Renee, Jones, Karl, Durst, Kathryn] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Life with My Family

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Our School is a Family- Shannon Olsen (Author), Sandie Sonke (Illustrator)

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Our School is a Family- Shannon Olsen (Author), Sandie Sonke (Illustrator)

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Students have a classroom community with their teacher and peers, but they also have an extended family to support them. Specifically, all of the helpers who are a big piece of the heart of a school: Administrators, school librarians, counselors, speech pathologists, school secretaries, custodians, reading specialists, cafeteria workers, and parent volunteers…just to name a few!

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This newest picture book from Shannon Olsen and Sandie Sonke is a follow-up to the bestselling Our Class is a Family. Students have a classroom community with their teacher and peers, but they also have an extended family to support them. Specifically, all of the helpers who are a big piece of the heart of a school: Administrators, school librarians, counselors, speech pathologists, school secretaries, custodians, reading specialists, cafeteria workers, and parent volunteers...just to name a few! Our School is a Family is a book that will help students feel extra safe, loved, & supported in their learning environment. Especially when read aloud by a teacher, school librarian, or a special guest reader in the classroom (such as an administrator, counselor, etc). Throughout the pages, kids will feel more encouraged to form positive relationships with the various members of their school community. Students may also be inspired to show them extra appreciation, and to find ways that they themselves can be helpers at school too. With its sincere message and inclusive illustrations, Our School is a Family is a valuable addition to any educator's picture book collection. "Family can extend beyond one household, one classroom. It's the people who open the door when you knock. Those who want to bring out the best in you. The ones who help others not for reward, but from the heart." -S.O.

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This newest picture book from Shannon Olsen and Sandie Sonke is a follow-up to the bestselling Our Class is a Family. Students have a classroom community with their teacher and peers, but they also have an extended family to support them. Specifically, all of the helpers who are a big piece of th...

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Hero Mom- Melinda Hardin (Author), Bryan Langdo (Illustrator)

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Hero Mom- Melinda Hardin (Author), Bryan Langdo (Illustrator)

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The moms in the book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have super-human speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll. They do all kinds of things to help create a safer world. These superheroes are moms. Military moms. Hero moms.

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Home Is a Window- Stephanie Ledyard (Author), Chris Sasaki (Illustrator)

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Home Is a Window- Stephanie Ledyard (Author), Chris Sasaki (Illustrator)

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Home can be many things--a window, a doorway, a rug . . . or a hug. At home, everything always feels the same: comfortable and safe.

But sometimes things change, and a home must be left behind.

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Stephanie Parsley Ledyard was born in the small Texas town of Archer City and grew up in nearby Wichita Falls, which at the time had no falls. (Now it does.) She became addicted to writing poetry in fourth grade, when she received what appeared to be (in her limited experience) a wild response to her original, somewhat-school-inappropriate poem, which she read aloud in Mrs. Dickerson's language arts class at Crockett Elementary. That was a long time ago.

Now living in Dallas, Stephanie writes picture books, poetry, and middle grade fiction from her home, which she shares with her husband, Aaron, two funny daughters, the world's largest lapdog, and two cats who defy labeling. She works in a school library and has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

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Who's In My Family?: All About Our Families- Robie H. Harris (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) 

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Who's In My Family?: All About Our Families- Robie H. Harris (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) 

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Join Nellie and Gus and their family — plus all manner of other families — for a day at the zoo, where they see animal families galore! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends and relatives for a fun dinner at home

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Trusted New York Times best-selling author Robie H. Harris continues her series for preschoolers with a look at the many kinds of families that make up our world.

Join Nellie and Gus and their family - plus all manner of other families - for a day at the zoo, where they see animal families galore! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends and relatives for a fun dinner at home. Accessible, humorous, and full of charming illustrations depicting families of many configurations, this engaging story interweaves conversations between the siblings and a matter-of-fact text, making it clear to every child that whoever makes up your family, it is perfectly normal - and totally wonderful.

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Who's In My Family?: All About Our Families (Let's Talk about You and Me)

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Who's In My Family?: All About Our Families (Let's Talk about You and Me) [Harris, Robie H., Westcott, Nadine Bernard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Who's In My Family?: All About Our Families (Let's Talk about You and Me)

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A Family Like Ours- Frank Murphy (Author), Alice Lee (Author), Kayla Harren (Illustrator)

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A Family Like Ours- Frank Murphy (Author), Alice Lee (Author), Kayla Harren (Illustrator)

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Everyone's family is unique--and good! From sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families, A Family Like Ours celebrates all those important connections we build over the years. Regardless of what yours looks like, family is a place for support, safety, growth, and inspiration. What is special, surprising, or sensational about your family?

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Everyone's family is unique--and good! From sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families, A Family Like Ours celebrates all those important connections we build over the years. Regardless of what yours looks like, family is a place for support, safety, growth, and inspiration. What is special, surprising, or sensational about your family?

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Everyone's family is unique--and good! From sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families, A Family Like Ours celebrates all those important connections we build over the years. Regardless of what yours looks like, family is a place for support, safety, growth, a...

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The Relatives Came- Cynthia Rylant (Author), Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)

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The Relatives Came- Cynthia Rylant (Author), Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)

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The relatives' station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd.
Lucky! Because a big crowd in all shapes and sizes piled into that old wagon at four o'clock one summer morning and piled out of it the next day at their relatives' place on the north side of the mountains. All in good moods.
The visitors settled in everywhere throughout the house, laughing and making music and hugging everyone from the kitchen to the front room. And they stayed for weeks.

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This section is all about friendships!

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Friends Are Friends, Forever- Dane Liu (Author), Lynn Scurfield (Illustrator)

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Friends Are Friends, Forever- Dane Liu (Author), Lynn Scurfield (Illustrator)

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On a snowy Lunar New Year’s Eve in Northeastern China, it’s Dandan’s last night with Yueyue. Tomorrow, she moves to America. The two best friends have a favorite wintertime tradition: crafting paper-cut snowflakes, freezing them outside, and hanging them as ornaments.

As they say goodbye, Yueyue presses red paper and a spool of thread into Dandan’s hands so that she can carry on their tradition. But in her new home, Dandan has no one to enjoy the gift with―until a friend comes along.

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Kids Book Read Aloud: FRIEND’S ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER by Dane Liu | Chinese New Year Stories

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A Friend Like You- Andrea Schomburg (Author), Barbara Rottgen (Author), Sean Julian (Illustrator)

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A Friend Like You- Andrea Schomburg (Author), Barbara Rottgen (Author), Sean Julian (Illustrator)

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Squirrel and Bird are very different. One likes nuts, and the other likes worms! But both of them are happy to try something new. And together, they make the very best of friends.

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Squirrel and Bird are very different. One likes nuts, and the other likes worms! But both of them are happy to try something new. And together, they make the very best of friends. A beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship, brought to life with sweet illustrations.

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Squirrel and Bird are very different. One likes nuts, and the other likes worms! But both of them are happy to try something new. And together, they make the very best of friends. A beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship, brought to life with sweet illustrations.

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Bear's New Friend- Karma Wilson (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

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Bear's New Friend- Karma Wilson (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

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Bear is going to the swimming hole, but first he must find his friends.

There's a clatter in the tree! Is it Mouse? No . . .

"Who?" calls Bear.

Something quickly scampers by! Is it Hare? No . . .

"Who?" calls Bear.

Someone seems to be hiding from Bear and his friends. Who is it? WHO?

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My life is a series of lessons and moments that see me to the next lessons and moments. Some moments are sweet, some scary, some a blur gone too fast and forever missed. I write for children because all of these steps started there, in childhood, and that sense of wonder, keen curiosity, and the ability to see things much kinder and more magical than they actually were, fades as time passes and years and experience claim your naivety. For me it is a feeling only rekindled when I am creating books, stories and poetry.

My children, family and friends are a great inspiration to me, and the support of my readers is a tremendous honor. It is always my desire to entertain children and encourage them to think about and explore their world, and the worlds beyond, embrace creativity, and love learning for the duration of their life. Knowledge comes through words, so for me literacy is the foundation of education, and it bears the fruit of intelligent and empathetic citizens of this world and humanity.

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Bear's New Friend (The Bear Books) [Wilson, Karma, Chapman, Jane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bear's New Friend (The Bear Books)

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The Height of Friendship- Adam D Searle (Author), Ian R Ward (Illustrator), Stephanie Drake (Designer)

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The Height of Friendship- Adam D Searle (Author), Ian R Ward (Illustrator), Stephanie Drake (Designer)

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As the wind picks up and the kite is pulled in all directions, the friends start to argue and bicker.

Will they be able to work together or will their friendship be torn apart?

Follow Faraday and his friends as they navigate the challenges of flying their kite and learn the true meaning of friendship in this beautifully illustrated heart-warming tale.

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THE HEIGHT OF FRIENDSHIP

Young bear cub Faraday Bear is back in a brand new story which focuses on the true meaning of f riendship and the importance of forgiveness in this timeless tale by Adam D. Searle.

Join Faraday Bear and his adventurous group of friends as they climb to the top of Woodland Peak Hill to fly their brand-new kite!

As the wind picks up and the kite is pulled in all directions, the friends start to argue and bicker.

Will they be able to work together or will their friendship be torn apart?

Follow Faraday and his friends as they navigate the challenges of flying their kite and learn the true meaning of friendship in this beautifully illustrated heart-warming tale.

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The Height Of Friendship [Searle, Adam D, Ward, Ian R, Drake, Stephanie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Height Of Friendship

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Thank You for Being My Friend- Peter Bently (Author), Gill McLean (Contributor)

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Thank You for Being My Friend- Peter Bently (Author), Gill McLean (Contributor)

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Cleo is scared of her new bedroom, where everything around her is filled with strange noises and shadows. Follow her in Thank You for Being My Friend as she makes a new friend and finds out that maybe everything isn't how it seems.

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Peter Bently is the award-winning author of many books for younger children. These include THE KING'S BIRTHDAY SUIT (shortlisted for the 2023 Laugh Out Loud Awards) OCTOPUS SHOCKTOPUS (category and overall winner of the 2022 UK Federation of Children's Book Groups Children's Book Award, and the 2020 Teach Early Years Picture Book Prize), KING JACK AND THE DRAGON (one of the American Library Association's Notable Books of the Year, and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal), THE GREAT DOG BOTTOM SWAP (shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize) and CATS AHOY! (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize). Peter lives in London with his wife Lucy and daughter Tara.

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Thank You For Being My Friend (Picture Books)

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Cleo is scared of her new bedroom, where everything around her is filled with strange noises and shadows. Follow her in Thank You for Being My Friend as she makes a new friend and finds out that maybe everything isn't how it seems.

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When a Friend Needs a Friend- Roozeboos (Author, Illustrator)

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When a Friend Needs a Friend- Roozeboos (Author, Illustrator)

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Aya and Oskar love to go on big adventures, build amazing creations, and make up stories together. But when Oskar gets sad, his feelings grow so big he doesn’t want to play. And that leaves Aya feeling hurt and confused. How can she help when she doesn’t know what Oskar needs?

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When a Friend Needs a Friend is a gift for friends of all ages.

"This thoughtful book is sure to spark conversations between child readers and sympathetic adults." ― The Horn Book

"A wonderful story for children and adults that reminds us about the importance of feeling all of your feelings." ⁠― Amanda Mintzer, Psy.D, Child Mind Institute

" The friendship between Oskar and Aya feels authentic, and the illustrations evoke ease and harmony. " ⁠― Tara Sanabria Davila, LCSW Assistant Professor of Social Work, Yale Child Study Center

Aya and Oskar love to go on big adventures, build amazing creations, and make up stories together. But when Oskar gets sad, his feelings grow so big he doesn't want to play. And that leaves Aya feeling hurt and confused. How can she help when she doesn't know what Oskar needs?

With candor and compassion, this heartfelt story shows that big feelings are a normal part of life ― something to be felt rather than fixed ― and models how to be an ally when someone you love is hurting.

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The Little Book of Friendship: The Best Way to Make a Friend Is to Be a Friend- Laurie Friedman (Author), Zack Bush (Author)

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The Little Book of Friendship: The Best Way to Make a Friend Is to Be a Friend- Laurie Friedman (Author), Zack Bush (Author)

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Friendships are like flowers. If you take care of them, they grow and bloom until you have a beautiful garden!

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Friendships are like flowers. If you take care of them, they grow and bloom until you have a beautiful garden! The Little Book of Friendship helps young boys and girls, preschoolers, and toddlers of all ages learn what they need to know about making friends, and how to be a good friend to others.

The ability to make friends easily is a valuable social skill that everyone should learn early in life. This book focuses on teaching young readers the importance of friendship and helps them use the lessons learned in real-life situations at school, the park, playground, and on playdates.

The Little Book Of series introduces young kids to a wide range of ideas, activities, values, and emotions. With engaging text and warm, kid-friendly illustrations, each story teaches children that having fun, learning, talking about your feelings, and doing the right thing is always much easier than they think. Kids can enjoy the journey and fun of reading while discovering the world around them, one little book at a time. That's what The Little Book Of series is all about!

This book comes with adorable illustrations and is a joy to read with the whole family. It's available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your child will be making friends everywhere they go!

The Little Book Of series is written for kids 3-11. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, and even toddlers. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.

Fun, free printables at TheLittleBookOf.com/activities-for-kids/

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The Little Book Of Friendship: The Best Way to Make a Friend Is to Be a Friend

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The Little Book Of Friendship: The Best Way to Make a Friend Is to Be a Friend [Friedman, Laurie, Bush, Zack] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Little Book Of Friendship: The Best Way to Make a Friend Is to Be a Friend

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I Will Love You Anyway- Mick Inkpen (Author), Chloe Inkpen (Illustrator)

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I Will Love You Anyway- Mick Inkpen (Author), Chloe Inkpen (Illustrator)

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

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I Will Love You Anyway - Read Aloud - AKC Museum of the Dog

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Big Friends- Linda Sarah (Author), Benji Davies (Illustrator)

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Big Friends- Linda Sarah (Author), Benji Davies (Illustrator)

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Birt and Etho are best friends. Together they play outside in big cardboard boxes. Sometimes they're kings, soldiers, astronauts. Sometimes they're pirates sailing wild seas and skies. But always, always they're Big friends. Then one day a new boy arrives, and he wants to join them. Can two become three?

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Birt and Etho are best friends. Together they play outside in big cardboard boxes. Sometimes they're kings, soldiers, astronauts. Sometimes they're pirates sailing wild seas and skies. But always, always they're Big friends. Then one day a new boy arrives, and he wants to join them. Can two become three?

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Big Friends [Sarah, Linda, Davies, Benji] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Big Friends

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How to Spot a Best Friend- Bea Birdsong (Author), Lucy Fleming (Illustrator)

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How to Spot a Best Friend- Bea Birdsong (Author), Lucy Fleming (Illustrator)

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"Today, I will find a best friend!" announces a little girl to her mother as they walk to school. Her mother reminds her that it's only the first day of school, and finding a best friend might take some time. But the girl isn't worried, because she knows exactly how to spot a best friend. "A friend lends you a crayon. A best friend lends you a brand-new, extra-sharp green crayon," she explains. And so begins a whimsical exploration of what it means to be a best friend.

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Do you know how to find a best friend? Find out in this wonderful celebration of kindness and friendship!

"Today, I will find a best friend!" announces a little girl to her mother as they walk to school. Her mother reminds her that it's only the first day of school, and finding a best friend might take some time. But the girl isn't worried, because she knows exactly how to spot a best friend. "A friend lends you a crayon. A best friend lends you a brand-new, extra-sharp green crayon," she explains. And so begins a whimsical exploration of what it means to be a best friend. Full of imagination and charm, this is the perfect picture book for little ones hoping to find--and be--a best friend at school.

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How to Spot a Best Friend [Birdsong, Bea, Fleming, Lucy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Spot a Best Friend

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This section has books based on poetry, writing, and art!

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Niko Draws a Feeling- Robert Raczka (Author), Simone Shin (Illustrator)

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Niko Draws a Feeling- Robert Raczka (Author), Simone Shin (Illustrator)

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Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face.

But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris.

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Niko Draws a Feeling - By Bob Raczka (Read Aloud Story)

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The Little Paintbrush- Bjørn F. Rørvik (Author), Thore Hansen (Illustrator)

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The Little Paintbrush- Bjørn F. Rørvik (Author), Thore Hansen (Illustrator)

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The little paintbrush is often teased by all the other brushes in the cabinet, who have thick bristles and are chosen by their artist to create many paintings. They boast all day about the pieces they've helped create, and the little paintbrush yearns to be like them. One day, the little paintbrush is thrown out of the cabinet as he tries to inch out to be noticed. Alone and disheveled, he befriends an old broom who consoles him. Then, one night, a thief breaks into the artist's house and it's up to the little paintbrush to warn the artist—who is none other than Edvard Munch!

After driving the thief away, Munch is inspired by the little paintbrush and his valiant efforts. Together they create a new masterpiece, The Scream. And from then on, the little paintbrush becomes Munch's favorite. This magical tale teaches kids about one of history's most famous paintings through the story of one little paintbrush who becomes a big talent.

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The little paintbrush is often teased by all the other brushes in the cabinet, who have thick bristles and are chosen by their artist to create many paintings. They boast all day about the pieces they've helped create, and the little paintbrush yearns to be like them. One day, the little paintbrush is thrown out of the cabinet as he tries to inch out to be noticed. Alone and disheveled, he befriends an old broom who consoles him. Then, one night, a thief breaks into the artist's house and it's up to the little paintbrush to warn the artist-who is none other than Edvard Munch!

After driving the thief away, Munch is inspired by the little paintbrush and his valiant efforts. Together they create a new masterpiece, The Scream . And from then on, the little paintbrush becomes Munch's favorite. This magical tale teaches kids about one of history's most famous paintings through the story of one little paintbrush who becomes a big talent.

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The Little Paintbrush by Rørvik, Bjørn F.

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A Squiggly Story- Andrew Larsen (Author), Mike Lowery (Illustrator)

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A Squiggly Story- Andrew Larsen (Author), Mike Lowery (Illustrator)

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A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. “Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter,” his sister explains patiently. “Why don't you start there, with a letter?” So the boy tries. He writes a letter. An easy letter. The letter I. And from that one skinny letter, the story grows, and the little boy discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story.

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A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. "Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter," his sister explains patiently. "Why don't you start there, with a letter?" So the boy tries. He writes a letter. An easy letter. The letter I. And from that one skinny letter, the story grows, and the little boy discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story. This picture book from award-winning author Andrew Larsen playfully and imaginatively explores a young child's process of learning to express himself. It promotes the idea that stories are available for everyone to tell, whatever way we can, and will inspire pre-readers to try writing stories of their own. The lively, fun illustrations by Mike Lowery incorporate story panels with dialogue bubbles, adding visual texture. Also helpful, the boy's story is shown both as he actually writes it --- with just a few letters, some punctuation marks and typographical symbols --- and as he imagines it. Celebrating self-expression, self-discovery and imagination, this book would enhance an early language arts lesson on writing, particularly on the parts of a story. It beautifully highlights the exciting worlds that are opened up when children begin to read and write. In a sweet touch, the boy and his sister model a close and supportive sibling relationship.

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A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. "Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter," his sister explains patiently.

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Rocket Writes a Story- Tad Hills (Author, Illustrator)

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Rocket Writes a Story- Tad Hills (Author, Illustrator)

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Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story.

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Inspire a lifelong love of reading with an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling picture book, How Rocket Learned to Read. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal * Publishers Weekly "A perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Don't miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books-coming soon to PBS!

Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story.

Tad Hills, the creator of the beloved Duck & Goose series delivers another heartwarming story, filled with fresh, charming art making this a favorite for story time.

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Rocket Writes a Story [Hills, Tad, Hills, Tad] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Rocket Writes a Story

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I Like This Poem (Puffin Poetry)- Edited by Kaye Webb

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I Like This Poem (Puffin Poetry)- Edited by Kaye Webb

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I Like This Poem is a classic collection of children's poems from Puffin Books.

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New edition of a well loved collection of poems. Shame one detail on the cover lets it down. It is clearly meant to be an illustration of Macavity but " Macavity's a ginger cat, he's very tall and thin" yet he is here rendered as a black and white cat. Since my three year old grandson loves the poem that is a regrettable error.

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I Like This Poem (Puffin Poetry) on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Like This Poem (Puffin Poetry)

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Edward Gets Messy- Rita Meade (Author), Olga Stern (Illustrator)

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Edward Gets Messy- Rita Meade (Author), Olga Stern (Illustrator)

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A very particular little pig discovers the joys that come with getting messy in this sweet and silly debut picture book.

Edward the pig never pets friendly dogs on the street. He never, ever eats food that spills or splatters. And he never, ever, EVER uses markers or glue sticks or paint. They are just too messy.

But what happens when—GLOOP!—a big tub of paint falls on Edward’s perfectly neat little head? Well, it might just turn out that getting messy has its upsides, too.

After all, even particular pigs can clean up afterward.

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A very particular little pig discovers the joys that come with getting messy in this sweet and silly debut picture book.

Edward the pig never pets friendly dogs on the street. He never, ever eats food that spills or splatters. And he never, ever, EVER uses markers or glue sticks or paint. They are just too messy.

But what happens when-GLOOP!-a big tub of paint falls on Edward's perfectly neat little head? Well, it might just turn out that getting messy has its upsides, too.

After all, even particular pigs can clean up afterward.

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Edward Gets Messy [Meade, Rita, Stern, Olga] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Edward Gets Messy

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Daniel Finds a Poem- Micha Archer (Author, Illustrator)

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Daniel Finds a Poem- Micha Archer (Author, Illustrator)

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What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp leaves crunching? That’s what Squirrel says. Could it be a cool pond, sun-warmed sand, or moonlight on the grass? Maybe poetry is all of these things, as it is something special for everyone—you just have to take the time to really look and listen. The magical thing is that poetry is in everyone, and Daniel is on his way to discovering a poem of his own after spending time with his animal friends. What is poetry? If you look and listen, it’s all around you!

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Beautiful Oops! - Barney Saltzberg (Author)

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Beautiful Oops! - Barney Saltzberg (Author)

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This interactive book demonstrates how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. Unique in every respect, this book is full of pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, tears, holes, overlays, bends, smudges, and more, each demonstrating how blunders can become wonders.

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*Holiday Gifts that Give Back! Orders Feed & Care for Rescued Animals* Beautiful Oops! from Workman Publishing says "Hooray for mistakes!" This interactive book demonstrates how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. Unique in every respect, this book is full of pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, tears, holes, overlays, bends, smudges, and more, each demonstrating how blunders can become wonders. Celebrate all life's Beautiful Oops! and teach kids that it's perfectly fine, and sometimes fortuitous, to make a mistake. Hardcover, 28 pages.

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Holiday Gifts that Give Back! Orders Feed & Care for Rescued Animals* Beautiful Oops! from Workman Publishing says "Hooray for mistakes!" This interactive book demonstrates how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. Unique in every respect, this book is full of pop-ups, lif...

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I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! - I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!

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I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! - I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!

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When the child gets caught painting everything from the ceiling to the floor, Mama says "Ya ain't a-gonna paint no more!" But nothing will keep this artist from painting! Written to the familiar tune "It Ain't Gonna Rain No More," the text bounces alongside vibrant stylized pen-and-ink drawings, while page-turns offer up a fun read-aloud guessing game in which kids will delightfully participate. What will the child paint next? "So I take some red and I paint my . . . HEAD!" Silliness paired with the ruckus read-aloud appeal will have every reader begging for repeat reads.

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A New York Times best-selling masterpiece featuring a sing-song rhyming text and humorous energetic illustrations about a spirited child and outside-the-box, creative thinking.

When the child gets caught painting everything from the ceiling to the floor, Mama says "Ya ain't a-gonna paint no more!" But nothing will keep this artist from painting! Written to the familiar tune "It Ain't Gonna Rain No More," the text bounces alongside vibrant stylized pen-and-ink drawings, while page-turns offer up a fun read-aloud guessing game in which kids will delightfully participate. What will the child paint next? "So I take some red and I paint my . . . HEAD!" Silliness paired with the ruckus read-aloud appeal will have every reader begging for repeat reads.

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I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! lap board book

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I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! lap board... by Beaumont, Karen

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Where the Sidewalk Ends- Shel Silverstein, Illustrated by Shel Silverstein

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Where the Sidewalk Ends- Shel Silverstein, Illustrated by Shel Silverstein

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Where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein’s world begins. There 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.

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Social Emotional Learning & Trauma-Responsive Practices

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Social Emotional Learning & Trauma-Responsive Practices

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This section provides books to help students with their emotions!

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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings- Britney Winn Lee (Author), Jacob Souva (Illustrator)

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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings- Britney Winn Lee (Author), Jacob Souva (Illustrator)

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The main character has feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. 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.

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An instant classic in the world of Social-Emotional Learning, this bestselling picture book tells the story of one little boy with some big, big emotions -- and how he learns to see them for the gifts they are.

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child -- especially for a child experiencing anxiety, extreme emotions, a child identified as a Highly Sensitive Person, or a child on the autism spectrum. Beautifully illustrated and written in rhyming verse, children and adults explore the whole spectrum of feelings and readers navigate the emotional challenges they face throughout the day.

The main character has feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. 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.

The Big, Big series inspires kids to embrace whatever it is inside them that makes them unique--whether it's big feelings, big ideas, or big questions. Full of creativity and tenderness, each book in the series offers readers connection and companionship as they navigate the challenges of growing up.

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I Can Control My Anger- Dagmar Geisler (Author)

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I Can Control My Anger- Dagmar Geisler (Author)

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Do you sometimes get angry?

I do.

Sometimes I have such rage, I want to yell at the top of my lungs or shout at someone else. Sometimes I even want to shred something or stomp on it.

When I get angry, my heart beats faster than usual, I get hot, and my face turns as red as a tomato. Occasionally, I get cold and my hands shake when I am really frustrated and mad.

We all get angry, and we all feel that anger in different ways. We may get hot or cold. We may want to yell at our parents or our friends, or we may want to pout and not talk to anyone. We may want to punch pillows or we may just want to cry. Sometimes we know why we’re angry, and sometimes we don’t. And that’s okay.

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The perfect tool to teach children how to evaluate and manager their anger. I Can Control My Anger provides parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers the opportunity to speak with children about this important topic.

Do you sometimes get angry?

I do.

Sometimes I have such rage, I want to yell at the top of my lungs or shout at someone else. Sometimes I even want to shred something or stomp on it.

When I get angry, my heart beats faster than usual, I get hot, and my face turns as red as a tomato. Occasionally, I get cold and my hands shake when I am really frustrated and mad.

We all get angry, and we all feel that anger in different ways. We may get hot or cold. We may want to yell at our parents or our friends, or we may want to pout and not talk to anyone. We may want to punch pillows or we may just want to cry. Sometimes we know why we're angry, and sometimes we don't. And that's okay.

This book sensitively teaches young readers about anger and shows them healthy ways to process and express their thoughts and emotions when they are mad.

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I Can Control My Anger (The Safe Child, Happy Parent Series)

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I Can Control My Anger (The Safe Child, Happy Parent Series) [Geisler, Dagmar] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Can Control My Anger (The Safe Child, Happy Parent Series)

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It's OK: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard- Wendy O'Leary (Author), Sandra Eide (Illustrator), Christopher Germer (Afterword)

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It's OK: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard- Wendy O'Leary (Author), Sandra Eide (Illustrator), Christopher Germer (Afterword)

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All too often kids get down on themselves when they experience things that make them sad, angry, guilty, or jealous. It’s amazing how powerful it can be to move past a difficult emotion when we think about all the other people feeling that same way and show ourselves some much needed kindness.

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Wendy O'Leary, M.Ed. is from Central Massachusetts. She is passionate about sharing mindfulness and self-compassion practices for emotional well-being and resiliency and especially enjoys working with children and families. She teaches practices she loves and has seen make a difference in so many lives, including her own. Wendy has been in hundreds of classrooms and organizations helping children learn skills to better understand and manage their emotions and works with parents and teachers giving them tools to support children.

Wendy speaks internationally on mindfulness and self-compassion for children and is a guest lecturer in higher education. In addition to her work with children, Wendy also facilitates workshops on mindfulness, self-compassion, and happiness for adults.

Wendy is an active community volunteer with a passion for supporting services and programs that empower children and their families. She was the recipient of the 2019 Advocate for Girls Award in her community. She loves being out in nature, taking walks, enjoying the wildlife, and boating with her husband, adult children, and friends.

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It's OK: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard

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It's OK: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard [O'Leary, Wendy, Eide, Sandra, Eide, Sandra, Germer, Christopher] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. It's OK: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard

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Sometimes I'm Sad: A Child's Guide to Positive and Negative Thoughts and Feelings- Poppy O'Neill (Author), Amanda Ashman-Wymbs (Foreword)

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Sometimes I'm Sad: A Child's Guide to Positive and Negative Thoughts and Feelings- Poppy O'Neill (Author), Amanda Ashman-Wymbs (Foreword)

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This practical guide combines cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child to boost their mood and sense of self-worth. It’s aimed at children ages 8 to 12 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

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Table of Contents

Foreword 7

Introduction: A guide for parents and caregivers 8

How to use this book: For parents and caregivers 10

How to use this book: A guide for children 11

Introducing Chip the monster 12

Part 1 Positivity and Me 13

Activity: All about me! 14

Activity: My least favorite things 16

Activity: My favorite things 17

How to spot positivity and negativity 19

Spreading positivity (and negativity) 21

Activity: Positivity quiz 22

Activity: What I'd like to put in the trash 24

All emotions are okay 26

Activity: Feelings wheel 27

What is a positive or negative worldview? 28

Activity: Which situations make me feel negative? 29

What is self-talk? 31

Activity: Compliments to myself 32

Part 2 Positivity Boosters 33

Activity: Positive or negative? 34

Listen to your body 36

Activity: How do you feel right now? 37

What is mindfulness? 38

Activity: Mindful coloring 39

Activity: Create a cuddle box 40

Activity: Positive steps 42

Activity: I can talk about my feelings 44

It's okay to feel negative emotions and think negative thoughts 45

Activity: Mood tracker 46

Positive affirmations 48

Activity: Breathing exercises 50

Activity: Make a poster 52

Activity: I like myself 53

Activity: Fortune teller 54

Activity: Bubble breathing 57

Remember to press pause 58

Activity: Positivity toolkit 59

Part 3 Negativity Shrinkers 60

You are not alone 61

Activity: What are my skills? 62

Activity: Room for all my emotions 63

Talking about your thoughts and feelings 65

Activity: Who can I talk to? 66

Activity: Body map 67

Activity: Expressing anger 69

Activity: Get to know your inner meanie 71

Activity: Gratitude journal 74

Don't compare yourself to others 77

Activity: My happy place 79

Activity: Journey stick 82

Activity: Get creative 83

You're doing great! 86

Activity: Positively imperfect 87

My top negativity shrinkers 89

Part 4 Looking After Yourself 90

Why it's important to relax 91

Activity: Chill-out zone 92

Activity: Water tracker 93

Loving and respecting your body 95

Activity: Yes and no 96

Healthy eating 97

Activity: Easy banana pancakes 98

Activity: Move your body 99

Positivity at home 101

Positivity scavenger hunt 102

Positivity online 104

Activity: Weekly planner 105

Part 5 Finding Positivity Every Day 106

All about positivity 107

Activity: My positive day 108

Stones of positivity 109

Take it slow 111

Activity: Random acts of kindness 113

Activity: Become an expert listener 115

Positively different 118

Let your voice be heard 119

Activity: How you can make a difference 120

Activity: Sing it out loud 122

Activity: My friends 123

Good-friend checklist 126

Activity: How are you doing? 127

Activity: Turn a negative into a positive 129

Part 6 Celebrate Yourself 131

Activity: Make an action plan 132

Activity: Make your own positive statements 133

Positively Me: golden rules 134

Activity: Help Chip the monster 135

The end 136

For parents and carers: How to help boost your child's positivity 138

Farther advice 139

Recommended reading 140

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Sometimes I'm Sad: A Child's Guide to Positive and Negative Thoughts and Feelings|Paperback

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Does your child struggle with their mood? Perhaps they worry that they are not good enough and prefer not to even try anything new? Do they find it difficult to speak up in class or make friends? These could be signs that your child is experiencing feelings of low self-worth.</B...

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The Calm Down Jar: A Social Emotional, Rhyming, Early Reader Kid's Book to Help Calm Anger and Anxiety- Jennifer Jones (Author)

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The Calm Down Jar: A Social Emotional, Rhyming, Early Reader Kid's Book to Help Calm Anger and Anxiety- Jennifer Jones (Author)

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In the world of sensory processing issues, tools like the Calm Down Jar help people of all ages and backgrounds. Each individual, whether or not they have a sensory processing disorder, has different coping mechanisms and strategies that work for them to calm down when they are overwhelmed and stressed. Overwhelmed children can shake, squeeze, see, and touch the Calm Down Jar, letting the sight of floating glitter soothe them. The Calm Down Jar is a powerful anxiety management tool for many.

The falling glitter reminds your overwhelmed child that no feeling lasts forever, and that they have the power to lower their own stress levels. It's self-regulation, in a bottle.

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“The Calm Down Jar” by Jennifer Jones (with permission)

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What do you do with your trauma? - Valarie Coulter (Author), Gwenyth Coulter (Illustrator), Harlow Coulter (Illustrator)

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What do you do with your trauma? - Valarie Coulter (Author), Gwenyth Coulter (Illustrator), Harlow Coulter (Illustrator)

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This book helps identify trauma responses for children and adults, it discusses feelings and has imagery drawn by children.

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I am a foster parent. This is a book that I will use continuously with each one of my foster children. They all suffer from trauma, some more than others. This will help them to understand that they are not the only ones who feel the way they do. I recommend this book to all who have experienced trauma or know someone who has.

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What do you do with your trauma? [Coulter, Valarie, Coulter, Gwenyth, Coulter, Harlow] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What do you do with your trauma?

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A Case of the Zaps- Alex Boniello (Author), April Lavalle (Author), James Kwan (Illustrator)

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A Case of the Zaps- Alex Boniello (Author), April Lavalle (Author), James Kwan (Illustrator)

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Pi’s just like any other kid robot: They love to listen to music, play with their dog, and hang out with their friends. And when their teacher announces a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, Pi couldn’t be more excited! They daydream of all the awesome things they want to see and do there––but also begin to worry about all the things that could go wrong. . . . Then, on the way home, Pi feels a ZAP! They try to avoid the strange feeling, but the Zaps keep happening. Pi doesn’t understand. They have a firewall installed! What could be going on?

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A Case of the Zaps by Alex Boniello and April Lavalle Read Aloud

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I Am Stronger Than Anger: Picture Book About Anger Management and Dealing with Kids Emotions and Feelings- Elizabeth Cole (Author)

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I Am Stronger Than Anger: Picture Book About Anger Management and Dealing with Kids Emotions and Feelings- Elizabeth Cole (Author)

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When children are angry, they can manifest their anger through bad behavior. They might shout, cry, throw things and roll on the floor or all of these things combined.

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Tired of telling your child not to shout or kick things when they are angry? Then this book is the perfect solution for you!

When children are angry, they can manifest their anger through bad behavior. They might shout, cry, throw things and roll on the floor or all of these things combined. That's why most parents need help managing their kids emotions and feelings.

This book about little Nick:

contains lovely illustrations and lightly rhyming storyline

helps children recognize and cope with their anger in a funny way through communication with zoo animals

offers a variety of calming techniques and is aimed to improve kids self-regulation skills

teaches children to admit their mistakes and say "I'm sorry"

includes a bonus coloring page

"This story has helped my preschoolers to understand, recognize and deal with their emotions. Very useful picture book which offers fun kids activities and is full of amazing illustrations." - Jennifer

Even if you have tried everything, this book is perfect for gaining a deeper understanding of children anger management and how to help kids control their emotions. We highly recommend it to parents.

So, don't wait, add this amazing book to your cart now and ENJOY !

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I Am Stronger Than Anger: Picture Book About Anger Management And Dealing With Kids Emotions And Feelings (Preschool Feelings Book, Self-Regulation Skills) (World of Kids Emotions)

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I Am Stronger Than Anger: Picture Book About Anger Management And Dealing With Kids Emotions And Feelings (Preschool Feelings Book, Self-Regulation Skills) (World of Kids Emotions) [Cole, Elizabeth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private- Kimberly King (Author), Zach King (Author), Sue Rama (Author, Illustrator), Fran O'Grady (Editor)

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I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private- Kimberly King (Author), Zach King (Author), Sue Rama (Author, Illustrator), Fran O'Grady (Editor)

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To help Zack cope with a real-life experience he had with a friend, he and his mom wrote a book to help prepare other kids to deal with a range of problematic situations. I Said No! uses kid-friendly language and illustrations to help parents and concerned adults give kids guidance they can understand, practice and use. Using a simple, direct, decidedly non-icky approach that doesn't dumb down the issues involved, as well as an easy-to-use system to help kids rehearse and remember appropriate responses to help keep them safe, I Said No! covers a variety of topics, including: What's appropriate and with whom. How to deal with inappropriate behavior, bribes and threats. When and where to go for help, and what to do if the people you're turning to for help don't listen. Dealing with feelings of guilt and shame.

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Little Children, BIG Feelings- Joan Ruddiman Edd (Author), Jo Ann Kairys (Illustrator)

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Little Children, BIG Feelings- Joan Ruddiman Edd (Author), Jo Ann Kairys (Illustrator)

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As the family prepares for a long awaited camping trip, a little girl experiences a range of emotions. The excitement of being with Noanie and PopPop, and all the aunts, uncles, and cousins turns to real concern when they learn that PopPop is not feeling well.

Little children often have BIG feelings, but don't have the words for those feelings. Mommy helps find the precise word for the little girl's BIG feelings as she discovers the best BIG feeling of all.

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As the family prepares for a long awaited camping trip, a little girl experiences a range of emotions. The excitement of being with Noanie and PopPop, and all the aunts, uncles, and cousins turns to real concern when they learn that PopPop is not feeling well.

Little children often have BIG feelings, but don't have the words for those feelings. Mommy helps find the precise word for the little girl's BIG feelings as she discovers the best BIG feeling of all.

Extended activities for young readers and their reading partners encourage word exploration and play.

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Little Children, BIG Feelings [Ruddiman Edd, Joan, Kairys, Jo Ann] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Little Children, BIG Feelings

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The Reason for the Seasons- Ellie Peterson (Author, Illustrator)

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The Reason for the Seasons- Ellie Peterson (Author, Illustrator)

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Winter, spring, summer, fall -- we all have a favorite season. But what makes the seasons happen in the first place? Ellie Peterson's clear, concise language and bold, kid-friendly illustrations bring science to life through narrator Joulia Copernicus, a strong and adventurous kid scientist. Kids will laugh while learning at the same time about the science behind the changing of the seasons throughout the year.

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See Inside Your Body- Katie Daynes (Author), Colin King (Author)

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See Inside Your Body- Katie Daynes (Author), Colin King (Author)

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This astonishingly inventive title allows young children to discover the inner workings of the human body in a gently humorous, yet wholly accurate way. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major organs of the human body and are accompanied by witty, clear and informative factual text. It contains over fifty flaps, which children can lift to reveal extra detail.

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Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle- Emily Kate Moon 

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Meet Drop. She's water! And she's seen a thing or two--even dinosaurs. Everywhere Drop flows--and she flows everywhere--she makes life on Earth possible, and has a great time doing it. Have you ever plummeted from a rain cloud? Or taken a thousand-year nap in a glacier? Drop has! She'll tell you all about it. With delightful panache and a steady stream of funny one-liners, Drop takes readers on an adventure through the water cycle and beyond. Filled with irresistible artwork, funny asides, and a steady sprinkle of kid-enticing facts, Drop is the story about water everyone has been thirsting for.

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A water ride like you've never experienced before, featuring the cutest drop of water in all of precipitation.

Meet Drop. She's water! And she's seen a thing or two--even dinosaurs. Everywhere Drop flows--and she flows everywhere --she makes life on Earth possible, and has a great time doing it. Have you ever plummeted from a rain cloud? Or taken a thousand-year nap in a glacier? Drop has! She'll tell you all about it. With delightful panache and a steady stream of funny one-liners, Drop takes readers on an adventure through the water cycle and beyond. Filled with irresistible artwork, funny asides, and a steady sprinkle of kid-enticing facts, Drop is the story about water everyone has been thirsting for.

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Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle

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Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle [Moon, Emily Kate] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle

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My Five Senses- Aliki (Author, Illustrator)

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My Five Senses- Aliki (Author, Illustrator)

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Sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch—our five senses teach us about our world. Beloved author-illustrator Aliki’s simple, engaging text and colorful artwork show young readers how they use their senses to smell a rose or play with a puppy.

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Sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch-our five senses teach us about our world. Beloved author-illustrator Aliki's simple, engaging text and colorful artwork show young readers how they use their senses to smell a rose or play with a puppy.

This is a clear and appealing book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom.

As Children's Books and Their Creators put it: Aliki "treats complex topics clearly and succinctly while providing lively pictures, with informative details and humorous elements often appearing in 'balloons.'" Aliki's books continue to speak to today's young readers.

This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:

Entertain and educate at the same time

Have appealing, child-centered topics

Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers

Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach

Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations

Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills

Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists

Meet national science education standards

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Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests

Book in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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My Five Senses (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

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My Five Senses (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) [Aliki, Aliki] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Five Senses (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

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Why Should I Recycle?: Helping Kids Take Care of Planet Earth- Jen Green (Author), Mike Gordon (Illustrator)

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Why Should I Recycle?: Helping Kids Take Care of Planet Earth- Jen Green (Author), Mike Gordon (Illustrator)

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A great book to explain to children in simple terms and concepts why recycling is so important and what they can do every day to help protect Planet Earth!

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A great book to explain to children in simple terms and concepts why recycling is so important and what they can do every day to help protect Planet Earth!

Perfect for parents, teachers, and gift givers looking for:

Part of every child's development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to protecting the world around us. The enlightening and entertaining four-book Why Should I? series demonstrates the importance of protecting nature. The books present brief, entertaining stories that answer children's questions and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.

Perfect for fans of National Geographic kids books, the Little People Big Dreams series, The Green Book, and more!

What parents and grandparents are saying:

Great simple books to explain to young children why recycling is important. A must have for any preschool or kindergarten classroom.

Simple information on recycling that can make a big impact. Well written and good illustrations. Wanted to find children's books on recycling and the environment to give to the local grade schools. These are the winner!

This is a great book as an introduction to recycling. I read this book to my first graders to help them understand recycling and the importance of recycling to protect Earth.

At a level that all students can understand. Colorful pictures and information on how and why recycling is important. Younger students can relate to the children in the book, that they too can participate in the recycling process.

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Why Should I Recycle?: Helping Kids Take Care of Planet Earth (Social Emotional Learning, Growth Mindset, classroom and homeschool supplies) (Why Should I? Books)

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Amazon.com: Why Should I Recycle?: Helping Kids Take Care of Planet Earth (Social Emotional Learning, Growth Mindset, classroom and homeschool supplies) (Why Should I? Books): 9780764131554: Green, Jen, Gordon, Mike: Books

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Measuring Up- Lily LaMotte (Author), Ann Xu (Illustrator)

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Measuring Up- Lily LaMotte (Author), Ann Xu (Illustrator)

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Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-má’s, seventieth birthday together.

Since she can’t go to A-má, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-má to her by winning the grand prize in a kids’ cooking contest to pay for A-má’s plane ticket! There’s just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food.

And after her pickled cucumber debacle at lunch, she’s determined to channel her inner Julia Child. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-má, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too?

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An ALA Top 10 Graphic Novel of 2021 · A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection · Fall 2020 Kids Indie Next List · Featured in Today Show's AAPI Heritage Month List · Amazon Best Books November Selection · Cybils Awards Finalist · An NBC AAPI Selection · Featured in Parents Magazine Book Nook October issue · A CBC Hot off the Press October Selection · WA State Book Awards Finalist · Texas Library Association Little Maverick Selection

For fans of American Born Chinese and Roller Girl , Measuring Up is a don't-miss graphic novel debut from Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu!

"A beautiful story about food, family, and finding your place in the world." -Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops

"A delicious and heartwarming exploration of identity by a young immigrant trying to find her place in multiple cultures." -Remy Lai, author of Pie in the Sky and Fly on the Wall

Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-má's, seventieth birthday together.

Since she can't go to A-má, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-má to her by winning the grand prize in a kids' cooking contest to pay for A-má's plane ticket! There's just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food.

And after her pickled cucumber debacle at lunch, she's determined to channel her inner Julia Child. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-má, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too?

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Measuring Up [LaMotte, Lily, Xu, Ann] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Measuring Up

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Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3- Bill Martin Jr. (Author), Michael Sampson (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator) 

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Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3- Bill Martin Jr. (Author), Michael Sampson (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator) 

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One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous rhyme, now available as a Classic Board Book. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what’s the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with “hero.”)

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Dr. Michael Sampson is a New York Times best selling author of 30 books for young children, including Chicka, Chicka, 1, 2, 3 and The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry. He has also written books on emergent literacy (The Pursuit of Literacy) and on literacy acquisition (Total Literacy: Reading, Writing, and Learning). He often writes around the themes of sports, cats and dogs, and numbers.

After teaching in the public schools, Sampson earned his Ph.D. in Reading at the University of Arizona, where he met and established a lifelong friendship and professional relationship with the late children's author and fellow literacy expert, Bill Martin, Jr. Together they wrote many popular books, including Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? His newest two books, Listen to our World and Spunky Little Monkey were published in 2016 and 2017. Noah, Noah, What Do you See? also came out last year.

Sampson travels the US and the world, speaking at schools, book festivals, and conferences, where he is known for his high energy, entertaining performances. Now in New York City, Sampson makes one author visit at schools each week.

Sampson is a professor of literacy at St.John's University in New York City, and lives in Manhattan near Union Square. He continues to teach writing courses at the St. John's campuses in New York, Paris, and Rome.

Learn more about Michael at www.michaelsampson.com and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Sampson

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Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 (Chicka Chicka Book, A)

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Amazon.com: Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 (Chicka Chicka Book, A): 9781481400565: Martin Jr., Bill, Sampson, Michael, Ehlert, Lois: Books

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Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box- Michael S. Bandy (Author), Eric Stein (Author), James E. Ransome (Illustrator)

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Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box- Michael S. Bandy (Author), Eric Stein (Author), James E. Ransome (Illustrator)

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Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play, especially fishing trips. Even when there isn’t a bite to catch, he reminds young Michael that it takes patience to get what’s coming to you. One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that something very special must be happening—and sure enough, everyone is lined up at the town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is allowed to vote, and he couldn’t be more proud. But can Michael be patient when it seems that justice just can’t come soon enough?

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Based on the true story of one family's struggle for voting rights in the civil rights-era South, this moving tale shines an emotional spotlight on a dark facet of U.S. history.

Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play, especially fishing trips. Even when there isn't a bite to catch, he reminds young Michael that it takes patience to get what's coming to you. One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that something very special must be happening-and sure enough, everyone is lined up at the town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is allowed to vote, and he couldn't be more proud. But can Michael be patient when it seems that justice just can't come soon enough? This powerful and touching true-life story shares one boy's perspective of growing up in the segregated South, while beautiful illustrations depict the rural setting in tender detail.

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Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

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Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box [Bandy, Michael S., Stein, Eric, Ransome, James E.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

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Carmen Learns English- Judy Cox (Author), Angela N. Dominguez (Illustrator)

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Carmen Learns English- Judy Cox (Author), Angela N. Dominguez (Illustrator)

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Carmen wishes she was back in Mexico, where everyone spoke Spanish and she didn't stand out. But a little bravery, a loving family, and a compassionate, determined teacher help Carmen find her way. Señora Coski's Spanish is muy terrible, but that means Carmen knows she won't laugh if her English sounds terrible, too.

Soon, Carmen is confident enough to join in lessons, games, and songs—and she starts to teach her classmates Spanish, too! Uno, dos, tres. . . .

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Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in the great state of Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia.

She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children and a two-time Pura Belpré Illustration Honoree. Her debut middle grade novel, Stella Díaz Has Something To Say, was a New York Public Library and a Chicago Public Library pick for Best Books for Kids, Sid Fleischman Award winner, and an ALA Notable. She recently illustrated Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's newest picture book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World. When Angela is not in her studio or visiting schools, she teaches at the Academy of Art University, which honored her with their Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013.

Angela is a proud member of SCBWI, PEN America, and represented by Wernick and Pratt Literary Agency. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She's delighted to still be doing both.

Check out more of her work at :

http://www.angeladominguezbooks.com

http://www.StellaDiazBooks.com

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Carmen Learns English [Cox, Judy, Dominguez, Angela N.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Carmen Learns English

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Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A Monster Book of Dimensions- David A. Adler (Author), Edward Miller (Illustrator)

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Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A Monster Book of Dimensions- David A. Adler (Author), Edward Miller (Illustrator)

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Trusted math picture book duo David A. Adler and Ed Miller tackle the differences between two- and three-dimensional objects in their signature bright and kid-friendly way. Explaining length, width, and height-- and all the different ways we represent those figures-- Adler shows how changing the dimensions of an object affects its size. . . . with some help from a cast of funny, friendly movie monsters.

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I write both fiction and non-fiction. I begin my fiction with the main character. The story comes later. Of course, since I'll be spending a lot of time with each main character, why not have him or her be someone I like? Andy Russell is based, loosely, on a beloved member of my family. He's fun to write about and the boy who inspired the character is even more fun to know. Cam Jansen is based even more loosely on a classmate of mine in the first grade whom we all envied because we thought he had a photographic memory. Now, especially when my children remind me of some promise they said I made, I really envy Cam's amazing memory. I have really enjoyed writing about Cam Jansen and her many adventures. For my books of non-fiction I write about subjects I find fascinating. My first biography was Our Golda: The Life of Golda Meir. To research that book, I bought a 1905 set of encyclopedia. Those books told me what each of the places Golda Meir lived in were like when she lived there. I've written many other biographies, including books about Martin Luther King, Jr; George Washington; Abraham Lincoln; Helen Keller; Harriet Tubman; Anne Frank; and many others in my Picture Book Biography series. I've been a Yankee and a Lou Gehrig fan for decades so I wrote Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man. It's more the story of his great courage than his baseball playing. Children face all sorts of challenges and it's my hope that some will be inspired by the courage of Lou Gehrig. I am working now on another book about a courageous man, Janusz Korczak. My book One Yellow Daffodil is fiction, too, but it's based on scores of interviews I did with Holocaust survivors for my books We Remember the Holocaust, Child of the Warsaw Ghetto, The Number on My Grandfather's Arm, and Hiding from the Nazis. The stories I heard were compelling. One Yellow Daffodil is both a look to the past and to the future, and expresses my belief in the great spirit and strength of our children. I love math and was a math teacher for many years, so it was fun for me to write several math books including Fraction Fun, Calculator Riddles, and Shape Up! Fun with Triangles and Other Polygons. In my office I have this sign, "Don't Think. Just Write!" and that's how I work. I try not to worry about each word, even each sentence or paragraph. For me stories evolve. Writing is a process. I rewrite each sentence, each manuscript, many times. And I work with my editors. I look forward to their suggestions, their help in the almost endless rewrite process. Well, it's time to get back to dreaming, and to writing, my dream of a job. David A. Adler is the author of more than 175 children's books, including the Young Cam Jansen series. He lives in Woodmere, New York.

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Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A Monster Book of Dimensions

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Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A Monster Book of Dimensions [Adler, David A., Miller, Edward] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A Monster Book of Dimensions

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This section gives examples of books with students with different exceptionalities!

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Keep Your Ear on the Ball Paperback – Genevieve Petrillo (Author), Lea Lyon (Illustrator)

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Keep Your Ear on the Ball Paperback – Genevieve Petrillo (Author), Lea Lyon (Illustrator)

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Even though Davey is blind, he is quite capable―until he tries to play kickball. After several missed kicks and a trampled base keeper, no one wants Davey on the team. But maybe, just maybe, there’s a solution that will work for everybody.

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Thank You, Mr. Falker Hardcover – Patricia Polacco

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Thank You, Mr. Falker Hardcover – Patricia Polacco

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The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail.

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Thank You, Mr. Falker [Patricia Polacco] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Thank You, Mr. Falker

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Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability- Pat Thomas (Author), Lesley Harker (Illustrator)

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Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability- Pat Thomas (Author), Lesley Harker (Illustrator)

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Are there kids in your life who need a comforting and reassuring way to learn about physical disabilities? This is the perfect book and will show the grit that is shown when people with a physical disabilities or special needs live happy and full lives.

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Are there kids in your life who need a comforting and reassuring way to learn about physical disabilities? This is the perfect book and will show the grit that is shown when people with a physical disabilities or special needs live happy and full lives.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:

questions and concerns about physical disabilities

information about special equipment that is available to help

a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor

a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues

The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.

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Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability (A First Look at...Series)

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Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability (A First Look at...Series) [Thomas, Pat, Harker, Lesley] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability (A First Look at...Series)

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Garbanzo and the Great Parade- Claire Schmitt

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Garbanzo and the Great Parade- Claire Schmitt

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Garbanzo, determined to meet his new neighbors, puts on a silly parade to coax them out of their house and recruits a few friends along the way. Garbanzo also uses an AAC (Augmented Alternative Communication) device!

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This is a delightful, small book for children to raise awareness of the different ways children can communicate. It tells the story about Garbanzo's determination to meet his new neighbours and the parade he puts on to coax them out of their house. Garbanzo's silly ideas make this a fun story for younger children and there is a nice surprise at the end. The book is filled with simple and engaging illustrations that support understanding and don't overwhelm the reader.

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Garbanzo, determined to meet his new neighbors, puts on a silly parade to coax them out of their house and recruits a few friends along the way. Garbanzo also uses an AAC (Augmented Alternative Communication) device!

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Howie Helps Himself. - Joan Fassler (Author), Joe Lasker (Illustrator)

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Howie Helps Himself. - Joan Fassler (Author), Joe Lasker (Illustrator)

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Howie wants to make his father proud of him by learning to move his own wheelchair as his classmates do!

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Howie wants to make his father proud of him by learning to move his own wheelchair as his classmates do

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Emmanuel's Dream- Laurie Ann Thompson (Author), Sean Qualls (Illustrator)

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Emmanuel's Dream- Laurie Ann Thompson (Author), Sean Qualls (Illustrator)

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Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

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Magical Little Minds - Read Along Storytime

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Kids Book Read Aloud Story 📚Emmanuel’s Dream 💤 by Laurie Ann Thompson

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The sun is out and Anian and Mommy have things to do today! Full of energy and ready to go, they spend the day out in the community where everyone helps Anian as he goes place to place. Anian was born extra special, he was born with Down Syndrome. He loves to learn new things and show everyone what he can do! Enjoy this story as you get to know a friend like Anian!

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A Friend Like Simon: A Friend Like Simon- Kate Gaynot 

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A Friend Like Simon: A Friend Like Simon- Kate Gaynot 

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When an autistic child joins a mainstream school, many children can find it difficult to understand and cope with a student that is somewhat ‘different’ to them. This story encourages other children to be mindful and patient of the differences that exist and to also appreciate the positive contribution that an autistic child can make to the group.

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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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Some Bodies Need a Little Help- S F Harris

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Some Bodies Need a Little Help- S F Harris

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Every body is a good body, no matter what kind of help they may need! Sometimes, the differences that make us unique cause us to need a little extra help to do things others don't need help with, and that's okay. It's important to love our bodies and all the quirks that come with them!

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Some Bodies Need a Little Help [Harris, S F] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Some Bodies Need a Little Help

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This section feature random fun books!

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This section celebrates a variety of different cultures!