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Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.

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[In] this timely book... rhythmic lines distill Jude's deepest emotions.... Warga effectively shows, as she writes in an author's note, that "children who are fleeing from a war zone... want the same things all of us do-love, understanding, safety, a chance at happiness." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Warga portrays with extraordinary talent the transformation of a family's life before and after the war began in Syria.... Her free-verse narration cuts straight to the bone... [and] confront[s] the difficult realities of being Muslim and Arab in the U.S. Poetic, immersive, hopeful." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Warga's middle-grade debut puts its hands around your heart and holds it, ever so gently, so that you're aware of your own fragility and resilience: just as Jude is while her life changes drastically... Other Words for Home should find its way into every middle-grade reader's hands." - ALA Booklist (starred review)

"This powerful middle grade novel explores the complicated concepts of war and corruption, home, family, [and] belonging.... Highly recommended for all libraries, this title will easily find a home next to books like Refugee by Alan Gratz and Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"Convincing and authentic, infused with thoughtfulness, humor, determination, and hope.... A realistic portrait of the strength it takes to move to a new country, as well as of the complicated dynamics between first- and second-generation immigrants." - Horn Book (starred review)

"Warga situates her verse novel at a sweet spot for middle-graders...the complications of assessing whether Jude is as lucky as everyone makes her out to be ring poignantly true, and when Jude takes her place on the school stage, Warga's audience will surely applaud." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Through Jude's eyes readers see firsthand what it is to leave behind one's beloved home and family as many refugees do every single day. Young readers will laugh with Jude, cry with her, and root for her every step of the way. A beautiful, powerful, and necessary book." - Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound.

" Other Words for Home is a gorgeously written middle grade novel with words that soar off the page. Told in stunning verse and featuring an effortlessly lovable narrator, this book will be a staple of middle grade shelves for years to come." - Rachel Strolle, Teen Librarian, Glenside Public Library

"This is a necessary story. We're lucky to have it in the world." - Jason Reynolds, award-winning, bestselling author of Ghost and Long Way Down

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Other Words for Home: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

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In this book of poems, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric fossil. You’ll meet Ruby Bridges, the brave six year old who helped end segregation in the South. And Maya Lin, who at twenty-one won a competition to create a war memorial, and then had to appear before Congress to defend her right to create.

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In this book of poems, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric fossil. You'll meet Ruby Bridges, the brave six-year-old who helped end segregation in the South. And Maya Lin, who at twenty-one won a competition to create a war memorial, and then had to appear before Congress to defend her right to create.

And those are just a few of the young women included in this book. Readers will also hear about Molly Williams, Annette Kellerman, Nellie Bly, Pura Belpré, Frida Kahlo, Jacqueline and Eileen Nearne, Frances Moore Lappé, Mae Jemison, Angela Zhang, and Malala Yousafzai-all whose stories will enthrall and inspire. This poetry collection was written, illustrated, edited, and designed by women and includes an author's note, a timeline, and additional resources.

With artwork by award-winning and bestselling artists including Selina Alko, Sophie Blackall, Lisa Brown, Hadley Hooper, Emily Winfield Martin, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Sara Palacios, LeUyen Pham, Erin Robinson, Isabel Roxas, Shadra Strickland, and Melissa Sweet.

A 2019 Bank Street Best Book of the Year

Selected for CCBC Choices Book 2019

2020-2021 South Carolina Picture Book Award Nominee

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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World [Hood, Susan, Blackall, Sophie, Martin, Emily Winfield, Strickland, Shadra, Sweet, Melissa, Pham, LeUyen, Mora, Oge, Morstad, Julie, Brown, Lisa, Alko, Selina, Hooper, Hadley, Roxas, Isabel, Robinson, Erin, Palacios, Sara] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of more than eighty original and never-before-published poems. A deeply moving, sometimes funny, and always provocative poetry collection for all ages.

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"Nye at her engaging, insightful best." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Acclaimed poet and Young People's Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of more than eighty original and never-before-published poems. A deeply moving, sometimes funny, and always provocative poetry collection for all ages.

"How much have you thrown away in your lifetime already? Do you ever think about it? Where does this plethora of leavings come from? How long does it take you, even one little you, to fill the can by your desk?" ?Naomi Shihab Nye

National Book Award Finalist, Young People's Poet Laureate, and devoted trash-picker-upper Naomi Shihab Nye explores these questions and more in this original collection of poetry that features more than eighty new poems. "I couldn't save the world, but I could pick up trash," she says in her introduction to this stunning volume.

With poems about food wrappers, lost mittens, plastic straws, refugee children, trashy talk, the environment, connection, community, responsibility to the planet, politics, immigration, time, junk mail, trash collectors, garbage trucks, all that we carry and all that we discard, this is a rich, engaging, moving, and sometimes humorous collection for readers ages twelve to adult.

Includes ideas for writing, recycling, and reclaiming, and an index.

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Cast Away: Poems of Our Time by Nye, Naomi Shihab

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Featuring new, never-before-published poems, an introduction by bestselling poet and author Edward Hirsch, as well as a foreword and writing tips by the poet, and stunning artwork by bestselling artist Rafael López, Everything Comes Next is essential for poetry readers, classroom teachers, and library collections.

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"Emotionally resonant and stirring." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Lucky the reader who would have this collection lying around for visiting and revisiting." - Horn Book Magazine

This celebratory book collects in one volume award-winning and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye's most popular and accessible poems.

Featuring new, never-before-published poems; an introduction by bestselling poet and author Edward Hirsch, as well as a foreword and writing tips by the poet; and stunning artwork by bestselling artist Rafael López, Everything Comes Next is essential for poetry readers, classroom teachers, and library collections.

Everything Comes Next is a treasure chest of Naomi Shihab Nye's most beloved poems, and features favorites such as "Famous" and "A Valentine for Ernest Mann," as well as widely shared pieces such as "Kindness" and "Gate A-4." The book is an introduction to the poet's work for new readers, as well as a comprehensive edition for classroom and family sharing. Writing prompts and tips by the award-winning poet make this an outstanding choice for aspiring poets of all ages.

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Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems

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Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems [Nye, Naomi Shihab] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems

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From New York Times bestselling Shel Silverstein, celebrated creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends , A Light in the Attic , and Falling Up , comes an amazing collection of never-before-published poems and drawings.

Have you ever read a book with everything on it? Well, here it is! You will say Hi-ho for the toilet troll, get tongue-tied with Stick-a-Tongue-Out-Sid, play a highly unusual horn, and experience the joys of growing down.

What's that? You have a case of the Lovetobutcants? Impossible! Just come on in and let the magic of Shel Silverstein bend your brain and open your heart.

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

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Every Thing On It [Silverstein, Shel, Silverstein, Shel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Every Thing On It

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Eggbox Dragon may be made of recycled junk, but he’s brilliant at finding things – and breathing fire! This is a lovely book that will encourage kids to create and make and then have the self belief that their creation may come alive! We were introduced to this book by my sister in law and now crafts take on a special meaning!

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Richard George Adams (born 9 May, 1920) is best-remembered as the author of Watership Down, but wrote many other novels, short stories, poems and a biography.

He originally began telling the story of Watership Down to his two daughters, Juliet and Rosamond, on a trip to Stratford-on-Avon, to see a play. They insisted he publish the tale as a book. When Watership Down was finally published, it sold over a million copies in record time in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Watership Down has become a modern classic and won both the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 1972.

Others of his books include Shardik, Maia, Tales from Watership Down, The Girl in a Swing and The Plague Dogs, the last two of which, together with Watership Down, have been filmed. His goal was always to tell a good story, ideally one so good you can't put it down! His last work, 'The Adventures of Eggbox Dragon', which is a picture-book for younger children, will be published posthumously by Hodder in 2017. It was written when he was 93.

During his later years Richard and his wife Elizabeth lived in Whitchurch, Hampshire, very close to Watership Down, and not far from where they had both grown up. He wrote about his childhood and youth, including the time he served in the army in World War II, in his biography 'The Day Gone By'.

During the last year of his life he kept a blog: https://www.watership-down.com/blog/. He died peacefully on Christmas Eve 2016.

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The Adventures of Egg Box Dragon [Adams, Richard, Smith, Alex T.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Adventures of Egg Box Dragon

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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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"Together the text and the illustrations create an excellent read that will empower readers to reflect on their own lives and make a change or two or three. . . . This is more than just a book about making and engineering: Make an excellent choice to add this to the shelves."

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Rhyme, repetition, and a few seemingly straightforward questions engage young readers in a discussion about the many things we make―and the ways we can make a difference in the world. This simple, layered story celebrates creativity through beautiful rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations with a timely message.

"Turning the page is an acceptance of the book creators' challenge―a decision to put passive consumption and inpatient expectancy on the shelf and instead invite your hands to do, to transform and, above all, to MAKE." ―Anitra Rowe Schulte

"Together the text and the illustrations create an excellent read that will empower readers to reflect on their own lives and make a change or two or three. . . . This is more than just a book about making and engineering: Make an excellent choice to add this to the shelves."― Kirkus Reviews

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Erik the Red Sees Green: A Story About Color Blindness

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Erik the Red Sees Green: A Story About Color Blindness

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Exuberant redhead Erik always tries his best, but he just can’t understand why he’s missing homework questions at school and messing up at soccer practice. Then one day in art class everyone notices that Erik’s painted a picture of himself with green hair! It turns out he’s not just creative, he’s color blind, too. Color blindness, also known as Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), affects a significant percentage of the population.

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Exuberant redhead Erik always tries his best, but he just can't understand why he's missing homework questions at school and messing up at soccer practice. Then one day in art class everyone notices that Erik's painted a picture of himself with green hair! It turns out he's not just creative, he's color blind, too. Color blindness, also known as Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), affects a significant percentage of the population. The tendency to color-code learning materials in classrooms can make it especially hard for kids with CVD. But once Erik is diagnosed, he and his parents, teachers, coach, and classmates figure out solutions that work with his unique way of seeing, and soon he's back on track.

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Erik the Red Sees Green: A Story About Color Blindness

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Exuberant redhead Erik always tries his best, but he just can't understand why he's missing homework questions at school and messing up at soccer practice. Then one day in art class everyone notices that Erik's painted a picture of himself with green hair! It turns out he's not just creative, he'...

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Lisa, a primary school student with a love of singing, learns just that in ‘Acceptance is my Superpower’ when a cruel comment from someone she regards as a friend leads her down a path of discovery of the true meaning of diversity and how it can be applied to everyone.

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Do you want your children to honor, celebrate, and see the beauty in our differences?

We are all different. And whilst children are often wonderful at accepting differences easily, there are times when a lack of understanding can result in hurtful words or actions. As adults, it is our responsibility to teach children that differences are not flaws but are, in fact, our super powers.

Lisa, a primary school student with a love of singing, learns just that in 'Acceptance is my Superpower' when a cruel comment from someone she regards as a friend leads her down a path of discovery of the true meaning of diversity and how it can be applied to everyone.

Laid out as a charming poem with colourful illustrations, children will delight in learning:

* How to love themselves

* How to accept others

* How to control negative emotions

* How to share their newfound knowledge

Learning by example

The examples in this story are there to teach children that their differences are not to be ridiculed but instead, celebrated. When Lisa learns this valuable lesson in the book and then shares that knowledge with the person who upset her, we realise the importance of helping children understand the world would be a very boring place indeed if we were all the same.

"Just like all the petals on all these different flowers,

Diversity is beautiful and gives us superpowers!"

Please join me and Lucas spread the word to all you know,

Acceptance is our superpower and together we will grow.

From the bestselling author of Kindness is my Superpower

Join Lisa and Lucas, as together, they learn the most valuable lesson of all - they have a superpower - their acceptance.

Get your copy now!

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Acceptance is my Superpower: A children's Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books)

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Acceptance is my Superpower: A children's Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books) [Ortego, Alicia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Acceptance is my Superpower: A children's Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books)

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Sometimes you meet people who are different than you’re used to. Some of those differences are called disabilities. What’s in that baby’s nose? Why are they in a wheelchair? How come they talk differently? Drawing on fantastical and real-life situations, It’s Okay to Ask teaches readers that it’s okay to be curious about disabilities and to include these wonderful people in your life.

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Sometimes you meet people who are different than you're used to. Some of those differences are called disabilities. What's in that baby's nose? Why are they in a wheelchair? How come they talk differently? Drawing on fantastical and real-life situations, It's Okay to Ask teaches readers that it's okay to be curious about disabilities and to include these wonderful people in your life.

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It's Okay to Ask: A Book about Disabilities

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It's Okay to Ask: A Book about Disabilities [Abigail Isaac] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. It's Okay to Ask: A Book about Disabilities

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In this biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.

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In this biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.

These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates, and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, math, art, breakdance, or the world of pop.

Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people:

Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller, Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox, Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, and Dynamo.

As seen on ITV's Good Morning Britain : "This book is there to help us all, to encourage us to talk about how we're all different.... It's a really, really lovely book, beautifully illustrated as well." (presenters Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh)

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I Am Not a Label: 34 Disabled Artists, Thinkers, Athletes and Activists from Past and Present

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Amazon.com: I Am Not a Label: 34 Disabled Artists, Thinkers, Athletes and Activists from Past and Present (Audible Audio Edition): Cerrie Burnell, Lauren Mark Baldo - illustrator, Cerrie Burnell, Wide Eyed Editions: Books

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An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible, inclusive place.

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An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible, inclusive place.

People with disabilities are the world's largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us - disabled and nondisabled alike - don't know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally to the disability community. Demystifying Disability is a friendly handbook on the important disability issues you need to know about, including:

How to appropriately think, talk, and ask about disability

Recognizing and avoiding ableism (discrimination toward disabled people)

Practicing good disability etiquette

Ensuring accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events

Appreciating disability history and identity

Identifying and speaking up about disability stereotypes in media

Authored by celebrated disability rights advocate, speaker, and writer Emily Ladau, this practical, intersectional guide offers all listeners a welcoming place to understand disability as part of the human experience.

Includes a downloadable PDF of Resources and Further Reading from the book

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally

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Amazon.com: Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally (Audible Audio Edition): Emily Ladau, Emily Ladau, Random House Audio: Audible Books & Originals

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When the last knot was tied, and the work was all done,
the only step left was for Rick to have fun.
They stood back and watched, feeling nervous and tense,
as Rick breathed in deep, with increasing suspense.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Helen Keller: a book about overcoming exceptionalities

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In this Mini Movers and Shakers book, children will meet Helen Keller who overcomes great obstacles to rise above her disabilities.

Mini Movers and Shakers was developed to inspire children to dream big and work hard. Fun, relatable characters in graphic style books easy enough for young readers, yet interesting for adults.

The Mini Movers and Shakers book series is geared to kids 3-11+. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, or toddlers. Excellent resource for educators, parents, and teachers alike.

Collect all the Mini Movers and Shakers Books!

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Helen Keller: A Kid's Book About Overcoming Disabilities (Mini Movers and Shakers)

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Amazon.com: Helen Keller: A Kid's Book About Overcoming Disabilities (Mini Movers and Shakers): 9781637314043: Nhin, Mary: Books

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A helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders as they follow a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates.

"It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes."

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A helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders as they follow a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates.

Zane the zebra often feels different. He worries that his classmates don't notice his "curiosity," "honesty," or "caring stripes," just his "autism stripe." With the help of his Mama, Zane comes to appreciate all his stripes, including his "autism stripe," as the unique strengths that make him who he is.
"It teaches us to embrace not only who we are, but also to embrace the people around us who are brilliantly different thanks to their own amazing, colorful stripes."-Stan Lee, Chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics

Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards. Foreword by Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation.

Includes a Reading Guide with additional background information about autism spectrum disorders and a Note to Parents and Caregivers with tips for finding support.

Excerpt:

All My Stripes provides readers a small yet enlightening glimpse into a day in the life of a young, smart, caring, honest, and curious zebra named Zane. Zane is experiencing challenges at school often associated with autism spectrum disorders. This story can serve as a teaching tool for caregivers-such as parents, grandparents, and teachers-to help other children and family members understand the various challenges individuals on the autism spectrum face on a day-to-day basis. Those that are highlighted in this story are discussed in more depth in the Reading Guide.

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All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism

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All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism [Rudolph, Shaina, Royer, Danielle, Zivoin, Jennifer] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism

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Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

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n Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges—and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same

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A Number-One New York Times Best Seller!

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique.

Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful.

In Just Ask , United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges - and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages listeners to do the same: When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask .

"An affirmative, delightfully diverse overview of disabilities." ( Kirkus Reviews )

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Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

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Amazon.com: Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You (Audible Audio Edition): Sonia Sotomayor, Ali Stroker, Sonia Sotomayor, Listening Library: Books

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Introducing Joyfully Josie, a heartwarming children's book series about a little girl named Josie who has FOXG1 syndrome, a rare disease that causes disabilities. Despite her many challenges, Josie's joy lights up the world around her.

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Nicole Zeitzer Johnson is on a mission to help children understand disabilities, medical complexities, and the importance of inclusion. Her "Joyfully Josie" book series draws inspiration from her daughter, Josie, who was born with a rare neurological genetic disorder called FOXG1 syndrome, which causes many disabilities.

Nicole observed that young children often seem afraid and uncomfortable when meeting Josie. This realization motivated Nicole to create tools for parents and educators to guide children towards understanding, empathy, and inclusion. The "Joyfully Josie" series aims to turn these moments of unfamiliarity into joyful experiences.

In 2017, Nicole co-founded the FOXG1 Research Foundation, which is accelerating research to find a cure for FOXG1 syndrome and related disorders, including Autism. The foundation has risen rapidly in prominence, partnering with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Before becoming a champion for rare diseases and disabilities, Nicole was a television producer and co-founded the streaming music service, Qello Concerts, collaborating with top musicians and celebrities. Today, she's a vocal advocate, speaking to audiences about disability inclusion and her personal journey as a mother in search of a cure. Nicole resides in New York with her husband, Richard, their son, Tanner, and Josie.

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Joyfully Josie: Helps children understand disabilities

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Introducing Joyfully Josie, a heartwarming children's book series about a little girl named Josie who has FOXG1 syndrome, a rare disease that causes disabilities. Despite her many challenges, Josie's joy lights up the world around her. Through her experiences, Josie teaches about inclusion and en...

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Macy is a girl who's a lot like you and me, but she's also quite different, which is a great thing to be. With kindness, grace, and bravery, Macy finds her place in the world, bringing beauty and laughter wherever she goes and leading others to find delight in the unique design of every person.

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New York Times Best Seller

This joyful rhyming book encourages children to value the "different" in all people, leading the way to a kinder world in which the differences in all of us are celebrated and embraced.

Macy is a girl who's a lot like you and me, but she's also quite different, which is a great thing to be. With kindness, grace, and bravery, Macy finds her place in the world, bringing beauty and laughter wherever she goes and leading others to find delight in the unique design of every person.

Children are naturally aware of the differences they encounter at school, in their neighborhood, and in other everyday relationships. They just need to be given tools to understand and appreciate what makes us "different", permission to ask questions about it, and eyes to see and celebrate it in themselves, as well as in those around them.

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Amazon.com: Different: A Great Thing to Be! (Audible Audio Edition): Heather Avis, Lily D. Moore, Listening Library: Books

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Megan Pamela Ruth Madison (she, her) is an early childhood educator, scholar, and activist based in New York City. She began her career working as an assistant in a Waldorf elementary school. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, Megan then went on to become a teacher in a Head Start preschool classroom. Now, as a doctoral candidate at Brandeis University, she works part-time facilitating workshops for teachers and families on race, gender and sexuality. Megan is currently working on a board book series with co-author Jessica Ralli for Rise x Penguin Workshop on race, gender, consent and body positivity.

Megan recently completed a term on the governing board of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (or NAEYC) after several years serving as a co-facilitator of the association's Diversity & Equity Interest Forum. In that role, she worked to organize early childhood professionals around the country who are passionate about social justice. She is proud to hold a master's degree in early childhood education from Dominican University.

Megan lives in Harlem (unceded land of the Lenape people*), where she loves reading, eating ice cream, and building community with Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (or JFREJ).

*to learn more, visit mannahattafund.org

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Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race (First Conversations)

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Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race (First Conversations) [Madison, Megan, Ralli, Jessica, Roxas, Isabel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race (First Conversations)

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Through creative rhymes and colorful illustrations, children will delight in finding ways to honor how being human brings us together.

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Introduce diversity and acceptance in a colorful way that highlights the beauty in our differences

Kids recognize differences from a very early age. Follow along as kids are introduced to many multicultural differences, highlighting why they make us unique. Through creative rhymes and colorful illustrations, children will delight in finding ways to honor how being human brings us together.

Interactive guide for kids to learn new words in different languages while celebrating our differences

Inclusion starts by recognizing how we each fit in. Children will learn that community is what brings us together, then practice what they learn through several activities. Kids will try their hand at speaking in different languages. They'll have a chance to design their own character, and create a personal flag.

Best diversity and acceptance book by award-winning children's book author Vincent Kelly

Award-winning author Vincent Kelly is a husband and a father. He loves to write stories that are filled with life lessons and focus on promoting positive behavior and equality. He partners with schools to provide resources to enhance the learning experience, build relationships, and make a difference.

Other books you may like

Here at Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream, we believe that children's books are more than just stories - they're vessels of inspiration, education, and imagination. Read our other best-selling children's books from Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream like Slow Down Sue, The Silent Words of Yackety Mack, Fiona Flamingo, and The Brave Little Crab.

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All People Are Beautiful - Children's Diversity Book That Teaches Acceptance and Belonging, and How to Feel Comfortable In the Skin You Live In - A Child's First Conversation About Race

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All People Are Beautiful - Children's Diversity Book That Teaches Acceptance and Belonging, and How to Feel Comfortable In the Skin You Live In - A Child's First Conversation About Race [Vincent Kelly, Cha Consul] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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“Use those beautiful and brilliant minds of yours. Lift your arms, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and believe in a thing. Somebody somewhere at some point was just as bored you are now.”

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

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

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

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

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

To learn more visit rafaellopez.com

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

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

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These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

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Megan Pamela Ruth Madison (she, her) is an early childhood educator, scholar, and activist based in New York City. She began her career working as an assistant in a Waldorf elementary school. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, Megan then went on to become a teacher in a Head Start preschool classroom. Now, as a doctoral candidate at Brandeis University, she works part-time facilitating workshops for teachers and families on race, gender and sexuality. Megan is currently working on a board book series with co-author Jessica Ralli for Rise x Penguin Workshop on race, gender, consent and body positivity.

Megan recently completed a term on the governing board of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (or NAEYC) after several years serving as a co-facilitator of the association's Diversity & Equity Interest Forum. In that role, she worked to organize early childhood professionals around the country who are passionate about social justice. She is proud to hold a master's degree in early childhood education from Dominican University.

Megan lives in Harlem (unceded land of the Lenape people*), where she loves reading, eating ice cream, and building community with Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (or JFREJ).

*to learn more, visit mannahattafund.org

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Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies (First Conversations)

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Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies (First Conversations) [Madison, Megan, Ralli, Jessica, Andrews, Tequitia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies (First Conversations)

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There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.

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A #1 NEW YORK TIMES Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices ! There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. El Día En Que Descubres Quién Eres

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. !)

There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it.

Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.

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The Day You Begin [Woodson, Jacqueline, López, Rafael] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Day You Begin

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In our classroom safe and sound.
Fears are lost and hope is found.

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Suzanne Kaufman is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of All Are Welcome. She is the recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Mentorship and Portfolio Honors.

Her books have been awarded Washington State Book Award, Bank Street College Education Best Children's Books of the Year Honors, Notable Books for a Global Society, Mathical Honor Award, Bologna Children's Book Fair Spectator Child Exhibition and Amazon Best Children Book of the Year. Her books include her own book Confiscated and illustrated work: Big Feelings, Take Your Pets to School Day, 100 Bugs, Naughty Claudine Christmas, and Samanthasaurus Rex.

Over the years, she's done everything from animating special effects for Universal and Discovery, animation lead on games that were awarded the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences "Innovation in Art Direction", "Innovation in Animation" and "Children's Title of the Year". She has lectured about illustration and animation around the US, England, Japan and Peru. When not tramping through the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, you will find her working in her studio. She lives on Beacon Hill in South Seattle with her husband and two creative daughters of her own. Visit her at www.suzannekaufman.com.

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All Are Welcome [Penfold, Alexandra, Kaufman, Suzanne] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. All Are Welcome

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Help guide little ones along the way by teaching them the skills needed to look after themselves and keep in tip-top condition. This book makes learning their new routine fun and easy.

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Help your little one learn all the key life skills that they need with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school.

There's so much to learn when it comes to staying healthy - from how to wash your hands properly, to learning how to keep calm, remembering what foods are good for you - and a whole bunch ofother things too. But don't panic! This first experiences book for children is a great way to encourage independence and responsibility.

- Important skills to become self-sufficient explained in a fun gentle way
- Lots of important facts and practises around staying healthy alongside vibrant illistrations
- Encourages children to practice their new skills and try out what they are learning in the real world
- Includes a handy "staying healthy" checklist at the back of the book!
- A fun and interactive way for parents to introduce the new routine for children starting nursery school

Children can start to learn what foods are good for them, why it's important to wash, and key table manners. This exciting board book helps children put these new skills into practise, and try out what they are learning in the real world.

Help guide little ones along the way by teaching them the skills needed to look after themselves and keep in tip-top condition. This book makes learning their new routine fun and easy.

This delightful child development book is perfect for kids aged 3-5 years old. You'll find: This is How We series is an exciting range of early learning books for preschoolers that explain key concepts, first experiences and life skills. Look out for This is How We Make Friends , This is How We Get Ready , and This is How We Stay Safe to help your little ones grow confident to move about in the wider world.

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This Is How We Stay Healthy: For kids going to preschool (First Skills for Preschool)

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This Is How We Stay Healthy: For kids going to preschool (First Skills for Preschool) [DK] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This Is How We Stay Healthy: For kids going to preschool (First Skills for Preschool)

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Everyone else calls him…Sick Simon.
When will it end?
How far will he go?
Will the germs take over?
Or can Sick Simon learn to change his ways?

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Sick Simon is about to learn that having a cold isn't nearly as fun as he thought. (And also that he should wash his hands.) A clever book about learning what do (and not to do) during cold and flu season.

Simon is going to have the best week ever.
Who cares if he has a cold? And sneezes everywhere, and coughs on everyone, and touches everything.
Germs call him a hero!

Everyone else calls him...Sick Simon.
When will it end?
How far will he go?
Will the germs take over?
Or can Sick Simon learn to change his ways?

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Sick Simon [Krall, Dan, Krall, Dan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sick Simon

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Germs don't like soap. In fact,they'd really much prefer you just wash with water so they can throw a no-soap party while they're at it.

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Germs don't like soap. In fact,

Now that kids know the secret motives behind germs, they'll be so much more eager to wash their hands knowing that the germs don't want them to do it!

Perfect for kids 4-8, get this book if you want to teach your child the lifelong hygiene skill of proper handwashing.

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Germs vs. Soap: A Silly Hygiene Book about Washing Hands! (Hilarious Hygiene Battle)

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Germs vs. Soap: A Silly Hygiene Book about Washing Hands! (Hilarious Hygiene Battle) [Dragon, Didi, Robinett, Hannah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Germs vs. Soap: A Silly Hygiene Book about Washing Hands! (Hilarious Hygiene Battle)

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"The two were determined: "We will win the fight!
Our germs will not spread if we do these things right."
"We'll sneeze into tissues and throw them away,
And clean all our toys with some good cleaning spray."
"We'll open our windows to get lots of air.
We'll wash dirty clothes, we'll clean everywhere!"

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In the book #2 of the series, the little readers, aged 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and up will find out how Cutie Sue and her little brother will be learning to fight the germs and recovering from their illness, as their mother brings them to the doctor.

If your child is afraid of the hospitals, this book for kids will be a magnificent way to show them there is nothing frightening about doctor's visits, and on the contrary, they can even be fun.

Also, teach your children the basics of personal hygiene and ways to stay healthy with Cutie Sue as she starts following her doctor's precious recommendations on how to fight the illness and what to do to be in great health in the long run.

"The two were determined: "We will win the fight!
Our germs will not spread if we do these things right."
"We'll sneeze into tissues and throw them away,
And clean all our toys with some good cleaning spray."
"We'll open our windows to get lots of air.
We'll wash dirty clothes, we'll clean everywhere!"

Beautiful images, cute rhymes and a valuable lesson to learn - you and your kids will definitely fall in love with this lovely picture book for children!

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Cutie Sue Fights the Germs: An Adorable Story About Health, Personal Hygiene and Visit to Doctor

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Cutie Sue Fights the Germs: An Adorable Story About Health, Personal Hygiene and Visit to Doctor [Kate, Melton] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Cutie Sue Fights the Germs: An Adorable Story About Health, Personal Hygiene and Visit to Doctor

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Why do I need to wash my hands?

This cute and funny book helps kids discover what germs are, why they sometimes make us sick.

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Why do I need to wash my hands?

This cute and funny book helps kids discover what germs are, why they sometimes make us sick.

*Teach children all about germs*Perfect read aloud to your Pre-K and Kindergarten kids*Good personal hygiene habits starts early*Encourage kids to develop good handwashing and general hygiene practices

***** It's really hard to find books for toddlers about healthy habits and this book is perfect. - Melissa***** This book has helped my boy feel less anxiety. We love it! - Kate***** Easy, quick read, but entertaining and a cute message. - Denise***** I love his story! Very good introduction to germs. - Julie

This story is geared to kids ages 3-5. Perfect for boys, girls, preschool, pre-K, and Kindergarten. Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers.

Purchase a paperback copy with COLORING PAGES! Add this kids book to your cart now and enjoy!

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Keep the Germs Away: Children's Books About Germs & Hygiene, Kids Ages 3 5, Kindergarten, Preschool (Social Skills For Kids)

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Keep the Germs Away: Children's Books About Germs & Hygiene, Kids Ages 3 5, Kindergarten, Preschool (Social Skills For Kids) [Read, Sarah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Keep the Germs Away: Children's Books About Germs & Hygiene, Kids Ages 3 5, Kindergarten, Preschool (Social Skills For Kids)

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Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. How? Read and find out!

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Share this book with children to help them, in a safe and calm way, understand how germs work. In addition to straightforward, helpful information told in a warm and approachable way, the book contains a chart of rules for good health that reinforces healthful living.

Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. How? Read and find out!

This clear and appealing picture book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, is all about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off.

This book features simple diagrams to explain why you feel poorly when you're sick and how your body keeps you healthy by producing antibodies. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Melanie Marin. An excellent resource in this time of COVID-19.

This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts 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

Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field

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

Books 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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Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

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Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) [Berger, Melvin, Hafner, Marylin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

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empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves, now with added discussion prompts to help listeners recognize and reflect on bias in their daily lives.

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From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a fresh new audiobook that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves, now with added discussion prompts to help listeners recognize and reflect on bias in their daily lives.

Featured on Good Morning America, NPR's Morning Edition, CBS This Morning, and more!

Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather, follow Antiracist Baby 's nine easy steps for building a more equitable world.

With thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest listeners and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for listeners of all ages dedicated to forming a just society.

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Amazon.com: Antiracist Baby (Audible Audio Edition): Ibram X. Kendi, Shayna Small, Guy Lockard, Listening Library: Books

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George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys

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In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.

Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto

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Amazon.com: All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto (Audible Audio Edition): George M. Johnson, George M. Johnson, Macmillan Audio: Books

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banned because of its “graphic violence, mysticism, and gore.”a

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Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read.

A mass-market paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , book two in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia . This edition features cover art by Cliff Nielsen and interior black-and-white illustrations by the series' original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.

Four adventurous siblings-Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie-step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy , the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe [Lewis, C. S., Baynes, Pauline] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

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Banned because of “drug reference, suicide, death and a disrespect for truth and authority.”

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

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

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

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

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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings

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

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A beautifully illustrated book about math that shows how flips, slides, and turns can create amazing symmetrical images.

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I've been writing and illustrating picture books for children for over twenty-five years. Though I majored in art in college, at the time I wasn't sure what kind of artist to be. Fortunately, it turned out that combining words and art to create picture books was a perfect career for me. Most of my books center around a particular topic such as fractions, the solar system, writing, and other math, science, and language arts curriculum content. The characters and story lines help to put the subject matter into a meaningful context for young readers.

After growing up mostly in Delaware, I moved to central Florida in the mid 1980s and currently live with my husband Andy on a three acre property with hawks, herons, and horses (the horses live next door.) We love the rustle of the pine needles in the breeze, the screeching of sandhill cranes flying overhead, and the chattering of many small birds that come and go as they please.

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This book is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for fourth-grade mathematics in geometry: (4.G.3).Once you start looking, you can find symmetry all around you. Symmetry is when one shape looks the same if you flip, slide, or turn it. It's in words and even letters. It's in both nature a...

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Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes until your bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants. Can you make 1 good outfit? Then you start to wonder: Why does everything have to be such a problem? Why do 2 apples always have to be added to 5 oranges? Why do 4 kids always have to divide 12 marbles? Why can't you just keep 10 cookies without someone taking 3 away? Why? Because you're the victim of a Math Curse. That's why. But don't despair. This is one girl's story of how that curse can be broken.

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Lane Smith is the author/illustrator of several award-winning books for children. He is the Kate Greenaway medal winner for There Is a Tribe of Kids (2017) and the two-time Caldecott Honor winner for Grandpa Green (2012) and The Stinky Cheese Man (1993). Five of his books have won the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award and several of his books, including It's a Book, John, Paul George & Ben and Madam President have been New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestsellers. Mr. Smith has illustrated works by Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, George Saunders, Bob Shea, Judith Viorst, Dave Eggers, Jory John, Florence Parry Heide, Jack Prelutsky and Eve Merriam. Some of his most popular books are with frequent collaborator, Jon Scieszka. Mr. Smith lives in Connecticut with his wife Molly Leach, an award-winning graphic designer.

www.lanesmithbooks.com

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Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes until your bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants. Can you make 1 good outfit?

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Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius for wordplay, puns, and problem solving in this geometry-packed math adventure.

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Cindy Neuschwander (Author), Wayne Geehan (Author)

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Sir Cumference and the First Round Table

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#pets #crazy #cool #animals #record breaking

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What's the fastest game bird in Europe? This was the question that inspired the founding of Guinness World Records back in 1955. Starting with a single book published from a room above a gym, the iconic Guinness World Records annuals have sold over 150 million copies in over 40 languages in more than 100 countries.

Today, GWR has grown to become a global multi-media brand, with offices in London, New York, Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai. We deliver world-class content, not just through books, but via TV shows, digital content and live events.

Whatever the medium, our ultimate purpose is to make the world a more interesting, fun and positive place.

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Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals: Packed full of your Most-Loved Animal Friends

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#cool #crazy #real life #how is it true #museum

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As lockdown restrictions ease, humanity's horizons are expanding once again, and our world is experiencing unprecedented change - in the environment, culture, technology and society. Keeping up with this dizzying revolution are the Guinness World Records adjudicators, who've been busier than ever documenting the Officially Amazing. The result is

· We start with a tour of space, exploring astronomical superlatives in a chapter dedicated to the latest developments in the New Space Race... from tech innovators and pioneering space tourists to the latest planetary landers and the new James Webb Space Telescope - the largest of its kind
· Back down to Earth, we continue our expedition, delving deep into the natural world to encounter the animal kingdom's mightiest - and most bizarre - beasts. We whip out the binoculars for some breath-taking birdwatching and honour history's bravest two- and four-legged heroes
· The Modern World chapter charts our ever-changing society, taking in everything from cryptocurrency and positive action to fast food and TikTok stardom!
· Our team of gaming consultants and editors have picked out the Top 25 Greatest Gaming Records of all time - does your favourite game get a mention?
· We end the book with every significant new sporting achievement logged in the 30-page Sports section

· Get up close and personal with the most iconic human beings - the tallest, shortest, strongest and hairiest on the planet. And be amazed at the extraordinary skills on display from the jugglers, rock-climbers, freestylers and mermaids (yes, mermaids!) who populate the Extraordinary Exploits chapter
· To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days Features: Hall of Fame Young Achievers Snapshot Top 25 Gaming Records - From the most critically acclaimed and best-selling games to the longest marathons and richest esports stars, we run through the 25 most significant videogame records in our archive, encompassing classics such as Pac-Man and Donkey Kong right up to Minecraft and Fortnite

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As you'll see from the cover by award-winning artist Rod Hunt, the theme of year's book is the Blue Planet, so join us on a deep-sea odyssey to the bottom of the oceans. Encounter the most bizarre, beautiful and deadly sea creatures, swim through the largest coral reefs and kelp forests, explore the seabed for shipwrecks and lost treasure, and meet the ocean's most fearless pioneers.

You'll also find plenty of new and classic records to explore once you're back on dry land, with topics as diverse as rollercoasters, robots, movie props and manga. And as ever, you'll discover the latest record-breaking successes in music, TV, gaming and sports.

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Guinness World Records 2024 [Guinness World Records] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Guinness World Records 2024

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They'll give you the lowdown on levers, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, wedges, and wheels on this intrepid adventure. You’ll find out how all different technologies work, from bicycles, cranes, and drills to diggers, hammers, and zips.

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Award-winning artist David Macaulay introduces readers to his hilarious new creations, Sloth and Sengi, in How Machines Work: Zoo Break!

Get your cogs turning with these mega machines! This amazing, award-winning visual guide showcases the science and technology behind the most important machines ever invented. is a unique book full of inspiring illustrations by award-winning artist David Macaulay and packed with interactive elements, including press-out models, pop-ups, and pull-outs. Sloth and his sidekick Sengi are two furry friends on hand to guide you through the book and break down the basics. They'll give you the lowdown on levers, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, wedges, and wheels on this intrepid adventure. You'll find out how all different technologies work, from bicycles, cranes, and drills to diggers, hammers, and zips.

How Machines Work

Along the way, you'll help Sloth and Sengi plot their daring escape from the zoo using only newfound scientific knowledge to make a machine designed for break outs and break aways. But will they succeed? Grab this essential guide, get your brain in gear, and get set for engineering greatness.

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How Machines Work: Zoo Break! (DK David Macaulay How Things Work)

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Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age twenty-six, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Now her story comes to life in this biography with black-and-white illustrations throughout.

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A life in the wild!

Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age twenty-six, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Now her story comes to life in this biography with black-and-white illustrations throughout.

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A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age twenty-six, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scient...

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This is a true story about Walt Disney's Life and how he was able to make the best theme park

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Whitney Stewart is the author of award-winning nonfiction for young readers-from tots to teens.

She weaves dreams, visions, and travels into books. And she'll go far for a story-across oceans, under water, into caves, and up mountains. She's trekked in the Himalaya with Sir Edmund Hillary, interviewed the 14th Dalai Lama in India, and sat with Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma. She's followed clues across former battlefields in Poland to learn the fate of her husband's uncle who went missing on the Russian Front of WWII. She's happiest when on a quest.

When not writing or traveling, Whitney teaches mindfulness to children and young adults.

Check out her website or invite her to speak at your school or library:

http://whitneystewart.com/

Or follow Whitney on Instagram @whitneystewart2

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Who Was Walt Disney? [Stewart, Whitney, Who HQ, Harrison, Nancy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Who Was Walt Disney?

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A true story that tells children about the life story of Michael Jordan

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Who Is Michael Jordan? to take the shot. to be taller. He prayed every day. He hung from a bar, hoping to stretch himself out. By age sixteen, Michael was five feet ten. That was taller than most people in the Jordan family. It seemed unlikely he would grow much more than that.

There was less than a minute to go in the 1982 college basketball championship game, one of the biggest events in sports. The Hoyas, Georgetown University's men's basketball team, had taken a one-point lead over their rivals, the Tar Heels from the University of North Carolina. With thirty-two seconds left, Carolina coach Dean Smith called a time-out so he could discuss their next moves with his players.

The time-out ended and the players got ready to go back on the court. Their coach had only one thing to say: "Knock it in, Michael."

Then one day, a cousin came to visit the Jordans. He was six feet seven! Suddenly Michael had hope-there were taller people than him in the family after all!

Michael had another worry as his sophomore year wore on. He had constant pain in his knees. His doctor took X-rays of Michael's legs and discovered good news. The X-rays showed that he was growing fast and had a lot more growing to do. The pain was probably related to his rapid growth.

When he returned to school for his junior year in the fall of 1979, Michael was six feet three and still growing. He easily made the varsity team. Michael was offered two jersey numbers. He chose twenty-three because he hoped to be half as good a player as his brother Larry who wore number forty-five.

Now he had the height to match his skills. And people beyond his high school were beginning to notice.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17, 1963. His parents, James and Deloris, were both from North Carolina. James had moved the family to New York so that he could go to school. Michael had an older brother, James, known as Ronnie, and a sister, Deloris, called Sis. Another brother, Larry, was just a year older than him. The family returned to North Carolina when Michael was five months old. His sister Roslyn was born the next year.

In a family of five children, Michael wanted to be the center of attention. He danced, sang, told jokes, and played tricks. Sis said he always loved to have an audience.

The Jordans moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, when Michael was five so they could be closer to James's job at a General Electric plant. James loved baseball. He taught Michael and Larry to play as soon as they could hold a bat. Soon they were playing in Little League. As they got older, they also became interested in basketball. Their father put up a basketball hoop for the boys. And later he built a court for them.

When Michael was nine, he watched the 1972 Olympic gold medal basketball game between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Americans lost. Michael told his mother, "I'm going to be in the Olympics one day and I'm going to make sure we win."

Michael and Larry played against each other any chance they could get. Michael adored Larry and looked up to him, but he always wanted to beat him when they played.

Everyone agreed that Larry was a fantastic athlete. He was very strong and quick. Most people thought that Larry could have been a star basketball player. But there was one problem-everyone expected basketball players to be tall and Larry was short.

But Michael kept growing. Soon he was taller than Larry. He became an outstanding baseball player. At age twelve, he was named the state's most valuable player after his Little League team won the state championship.

He kept getting better at basketball, too. In 1977, Michael entered the ninth grade. Every morning, he came to the gym before school to practice basketball with his friend Leroy Smith. Michael was about five feet, seven inches tall. Leroy was a whole foot taller! But Michael was fast and could jump high. They had both made the middle school team. In one game, the team scored fifty-four points. Michael scored forty-four of them!

In 1978, Michael and Leroy began their sophomore year at Laney High School. They both tried out for the varsity basketball team. Leroy made it and Michael didn't. Later, the coaches said that they knew how good Michael was. But height is important in basketball. And the coaches felt that they needed someone tall like Leroy to compete with other teams.

But Michael didn't know the truth. He only knew that he hadn't made the team. He went home and cried alone in his room. He thought about quitting, but his mother encouraged him to stick with it. Michael took her advice and played with the junior varsity team during his first year at Laney. He worked hard and put on a show, averaging twenty-eight points per game. It was obvious how talented he was on the court.

Michael was worried, though. He wanted to have great skills

The clock started again. The Georgetown players swarmed Worthy and Perkins. Michael waited on the other side of the court. With fifteen seconds left, Jimmy Black passed the ball to him. Michael caught it and jumped in the air. The ball left his hands and sailed sixteen feet to the basket. It swished in and the Tar Heels took a one-point lead. The crowd roared.

Georgetown had time to make another shot, but their players couldn't seem to score. The clock ticked down to zero. The UNC Tar Heels were the 1982 college basketball champions!

After the game, Michael told a reporter that he hadn't felt any pressure. It was just another jump shot.

That was the very first game-winning shot made by Michael Jordan. It was far from the last. He would go on to win six NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He was named Most Valuable Player five times and played on fourteen All-Star teams. Many people consider him the greatest basketball player ever and one of the greatest athletes of all time.

The team, in their white-and-blue uniforms, gathered around their coach. He knew that Georgetown would carefully guard James Worthy and Sam Perkins, two UNC players who had become big stars. Coach Smith had to decide who else could take a shot at scoring a basket if Worthy and Perkins couldn't get free from defenders. He thought the team should try to get the ball to Michael.

Michael Jordan was a nineteen-year-old freshman at UNC in 1982. Coach Dean Smith rarely let freshmen play. He thought the first-year students needed to watch and learn-from the bench-before they were ready to play big-time college basketball.

But Michael stood out. He was quick and could jump high. He was tough and energetic. Even better, he loved to work and to learn. He practiced hard and listened to his coaches' instructions. Coach Smith knew he was different. He put Michael in the starting lineup for the first game of the season, and he stayed there all year.

Now, with seconds left on the clock, Coach Smith was going to trust the team's chance at a championship to the freshman, Michael Jordan. Everyone knew he had the talent to make the shot. But even more importantly, Michael had the confidence. Some athletes would be scared by this big moment. They might be afraid of making a mistake. And they certainly didn't want to be the one to lose the game. Michael was another kind of athlete. He wanted Chapter 1: Too Short and

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Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing-- quite an errand for a little girl.

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But where there's a will, there's a way, as Irene proves in the danger-fraught adventure that follows. She must defy the wiles of the wicked wind, her most formidable opponent, and overcome many obstacles before she completes her mission.

Adapted into a short film in 1989 from director Daniel Ivanick.

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Brave Irene: A Picture Book [Steig, William, Steig, William] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Brave Irene: A Picture Book

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a diverse cast of slumber party participants considers the most time-honored traditions for how to dress. If a lady should wear white in summertime, then how about donning a spacesuit? If team colors are apropos at sporting events, why not wear helmets and play ball?

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A playful and fashionable slumber party takes an empowering turn in this gorgeous picture book, perfect for fans of Princesses Wear Pants and Rosie Revere, Engineer !

In these beautifully illustrated pages, a diverse cast of slumber party participants considers the most time-honored traditions for how to dress. If a lady should wear white in summertime, then how about donning a spacesuit? If team colors are apropos at sporting events, why not wear helmets and play ball?

Uplifting and resonant, and with a variety of interests ranging from sports to science to politics, this book is sure to inspire any young girl, instilling the idea that the best way to dress like a girl is the way that makes you feel most like YOU!

What does it mean to dress like a girl?

Many will tell you in this big, wide world

that there are strict rules that must be addressed,

rules you will need when looking your best.

But when you are given these rules to obey,

the secret is heeding them-in your own way.

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Dress Like a Girl [Toht, Patricia, Tu-Dean, Lorian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dress Like a Girl

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Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region. They said music was a crime. They said women weren't allowed to go to the market. They said girls couldn't go to school.

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Patricia McCormick is a two-time National Book Award Finalist whose books include "Cut," "SOLD," "Never Fall Down," and the young readers edition of "I am Malala." SOLD, based on McCormick's research in the brothels of India, has been made into a feature film. www.soldthemovie.com

Her first picture book, "Sergeant Reckless, The Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero," was called a rousing success by the New York Times. And her non-fiction book, "The Plot to Kill Hitler," was a Publishers Weekly Top Ten of 2016.

Her debut novel, "Cut" is a sensitive portrayal of one girl's struggle with self-injury. "SOLD," a searing novel about child trafficking and "Never Fall Down," based on the true story of a boy who survived the Killing Fields of Cambodia, were National Book Award finalists.

She worked recently with Malala Yousafzai, on the young readers' edition of "I am Malala," the story of the Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban for standing up for her right to an education.

For more information: http://www.pattymccormick.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Patricia-McCormick/150993641605301

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I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition)

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Amazon.com: I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition): 9780316327916: Yousafzai, Malala, McCormick, Patricia: Books

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With their father fighting in the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are at home with their mother, a very outspoken woman for her time. The story tells of how the sisters grow up, find love, and find their place in the world. Four sisters and their mother at home. Their father is fighting in the war.

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Come laugh and cry with the March family in this beloved classic.

Meg - the sweet-tempered one. Jo - the smart one. Beth - the shy one. Amy - the sassy one.
Together they're the March sisters. Their father is away at war and times are difficult, but the bond between the sisters is strong. Through sisterly squabbles, happy times and sad, their four lives follow different paths, and that discover the growing up is sometimes very hard to do. . .

This edition includes an introduction by Louise Rennison, and a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.

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Little Women (Puffin Classics) [Alcott, Louisa May] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Little Women (Puffin Classics)

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Wayside School Boxed Set: Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School is Falling Down, Sideway Stories from Wayside School

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Wayside school was accidentally built 30 stories high and is leaning. Each chapter tells the reader about one student in the 30th story classroom.

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Bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar knows how to make readers laugh. And there are laughs galore in the classic Wayside School series!

The first three books in the Wayside School series are available together in this collection, complete with hilarious stories, zany art, and a triple serving of absurdity.

More than fifteen million readers have laughed at the stories of Sideways Stories from Wayside School ; Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger ; and Wayside School Is Falling Down . So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School! Kids 7 to 13 will zoom through these chapter books-laughing their way through the fast, funny, silly but relatable stories.

And get ready for Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom , the brand-new, fourth installment in the series, and the first in twenty-five years!

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The book series centers around Junie B. Jones, who is a feisty, funny, and lively child, and how her outspoken personality often gets her in trouble at school and at home.

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

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

Q. What inspired you to start writing?

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

Q. How did you go about getting published?

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

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

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

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

Q. Tell us about your most recent picture book.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What makes you laugh?

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

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

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

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

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Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! (Books 1-4)

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Amazon.com: Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! (Books 1-4): 8580001048093: Park, Barbara, Brunkus, Denise: Books

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Plot: Jack and Annie discover the tree house and, using the magical books there, they unwittingly travel back to the late Cretaceous period (65 million years ago) where they meet a Pteranodon that saves them from a Tyrannosaurus rex.

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Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in this boxed set featuring books 1-4 of the #1 bestselling chapter book series! (#4).

Meet Jack and Annie! Jack and his younger sister, Annie, are just regular kids. But when they discover a tree house in the woods, something magical happens. Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the Age of Dinosaurs, a medieval castle, ancient pyramids, and treasure-seeking pirates.

Books in this set include: Dinosaurs Before Dark (#1), The Knight at Dawn (#2), Mummies in the Morning (#3), and Pirates Past Noon Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?

The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading-and adventure-in every child who joins Jack and Annie!

* Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
* Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluctant readers
* Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
* Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
* Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

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Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon

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Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon

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t's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary.

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Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and 'Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid' series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for 'Favorite Book' and has been named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time's 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and later moved to New England where he and his wife own a bookstore, 'An Unlikely Story'.

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Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid 19 Books Series Complete Collection 1-19 Books of Boxed Set

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Diary of a wimpy kid... The Ugly Truth, Hard Luck, The Getaway, Rodrick Rules, Cabin Fever, The Last Straw, The Third Wheel, The Long Haul, Double Down, Dog Days, Do-It-Yourself Book, Diary of Wimpy Kid, Old School, Diper Overlode, Big Shot, The Meltdown, Wrecking Ball, Diary of an Awesome Friend...

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Corduroy is a small stuffed bear who lives in a department store and waits to be taken home by somebody special. One day a little girl named Lisa wants to buy him, but her mother says no because he is missing a button on his corduroy overalls. That night Corduroy goes in search of his missing button.

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Celebrate 50 years of the beloved teddy bear.
2018 marks Corduroy's 50th anniversary, and Don Freeman's classic character is even more popular today than he was when he first came on the scene. Now his original story is available in an unabridged, sturdy board book format, perfect for even the youngest readers.

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Celebrate 50 years of the beloved teddy bear. 2018 marks Corduroy's 50th anniversary, and Don Freeman's classic character is even more popular today than he was when he first came on the scene. Now his original story is available in an unabridged, sturdy board book format, perfect for even the yo...

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?

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This classic children's book follows the story sequence of Brown Bear and the things that he and the other animals see. Brown Bear sees a Red Bird, who sees a Yellow Duck, who sees a Blue Horse, and on and on until it's the children who look back and see all the animals

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A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck--all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck--all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of...

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Then he said "That is that."
And then he was gone
With a tip of his hat.

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Have a ball with Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat in this classic picture book...but don't forget to clean up your mess! Then he said "That is that."

A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2. A favorite among kids, parents and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic ryhme to encourage and delight beginning readers.
And then he was gone

Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like
With a tip of his hat.

The Lorax and Oh, The Places You'll Go! , these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

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Amazon.com: The Cat in the Hat: 0400307299532: Dr. Seuss: Books

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From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations.

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From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life's ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations.

The inspiring and timeless message encourages readers to find the success that lies within, no matter what challenges they face. A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!

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Amazon.com: Oh, the Places You'll Go! : 8580001038957: Seuss, Dr.: Books

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In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.

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Cherish little one's firsts forever with this special milestone edition of the all-time bestselling classic bedtime book. Includes twenty-four Goodnight Moon- themed milestone cards!

In a baby's first year, there was a first smile and a first word and a picture to capture every memory!

Photographing baby with these beautiful cards nestled in an envelope in the back of the book is the perfect way to remember their first twelve months, first storytime, first time rolling over, first time sleeping through the night, and more.

This special milestone board book edition of Goodnight Moon, o ne of the most beloved books of all time, is a must for every bookshelf and a time-honored gift for baby showers and other special events.

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Goodnight Moon Milestone Edition: Book and Milestone Cards

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Goodnight Moon Milestone Edition: Book and Milestone Cards

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

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

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

Is there anyone who can help?

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

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

Features a sweet and funny friendship.

Charming artwork depicts adorable, instantly lovable characters.

Includes tips for practicing mindfulness.

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

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On an ordinary summer's afternoon, Alice tumbles down a hole - and an extraordinary adventure begins. In a strange world with even stranger characters, she meets a rabbit with a pocket watch, joins a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and plays croquet with the Queen! Lost in this fantasy land, Alice finds herself growing more and more curious by the minute.

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Amazon.com: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Audible Audio Edition): Lewis Carroll, Miriam Margolyes, Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd: Books

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This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level 2 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts. This reader helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow!

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This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level 2 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts. This reader helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow!Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1037-9

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

This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words.

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National Geographic Readers: Planets [Carney, Elizabeth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. National Geographic Readers: Planets

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TV personality Brady Barr on some wild adventures with snakes! Listeners won't believe their ears as they hear Barr's hilarious - and completely true! - accounts of his interactions with some of the biggest, weirdest, and craziest snakes on earth. Filled with engaging facts, listeners won't want this audiobook to end.

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Scrapes with Snakes: True Stories of Adventures with Animals

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Amazon.com: National Geographic Kids Chapters: Scrapes with Snakes: True Stories of Adventures with Animals (Audible Audio Edition): Brady Barr, Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Johnny Heller, Recorded Books: Books

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Together Forever!: True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Together Forever!: True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships

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Where can you find a dog on wheels and a fluffy chicken that work together at a veterinarian’s office? What about Mr. G the goat and Jellybean the donkey, two inseparable friends? Or dog and cheetah BFFs? Look no further! Together Forever! tells three heartwarming tales of unlikely animal friendships that prove love knows no species. These true stories will amaze, inspire, and make you say “Awww.”

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Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them...

Where can you find a dog on wheels and a fluffy chicken that work together at a veterinarian's office? What about Mr. G the goat and Jellybean the donkey, two inseparable friends? Or dog and cheetah BFFs? Look no further! Together Forever! tells three heartwarming tales of unlikely animal friendships that prove love knows no species. These true stories will amaze, inspire, and make you say "Awww."

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Together Forever!: True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships

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Amazon.com: National Geographic Kids Chapters: Together Forever!: True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships (Audible Audio Edition): Mary Quattlebaum, Rachel Music, Recorded Books: Books

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Kangaroo to the Rescue!: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Kangaroo to the Rescue!: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes

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What do one kangaroo, two dogs, and three pigs have in common? They're heroes! Meet Lulu the kangaroo, who rescues her owner from a dangerous accident. Then hear the amazing story of Maggie and Pilot, two dogs that rely on each other. Finally, discover three amazing pigs and learn how each hog is a hero in its own way.

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Kangaroo to the Rescue!: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes

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Amazon.com: National Geographic Kids Chapters: Kangaroo to the Rescue!: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes (Audible Audio Edition): Moira Rose Donohue, Johnny Heller, Recorded Books: Books

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Hoot, Hoot, Hooray! And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues 

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Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, listeners won't want to pause this audiobook.

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Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, listeners won't want to pause this audiobook.

National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, exciting, true stories - just right listen to with friends or under the covers at night.

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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Hoot, Hoot, Hooray! And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues

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Amazon.com: National Geographic Kids Chapters: Hoot, Hoot, Hooray! And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues (Audible Audio Edition): Ashlee Brown Blewett, Johnny Heller, Recorded Books: Books

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f you had a polar bear's double coat, you would never have to wear a hat when playing in the snow. If you had reindeer hair, it could help you stay afloat in water. And if you had a porcupine's hair, no bully would ever bother you again!

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SANDRA MARKLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What If You Had Animal Hair? [Markle, Sandra, McWilliam, Howard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What If You Had Animal Hair?

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After one flop...then another...and another...Rosie starts to lose hope. But thanks to some help from her classmates Iggy Peck and Ada Twist, Rosie creates the Paintapolooza! and, along with the Riveters, rediscovers the meaning of home.

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Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes. After all, she's an engineer, and engineering is all about perseverance! But sometimes, Rosie has a really important project to tackle - one that feels much bigger than herself.

When Rosie's beloved Aunt Rose and her pals the Raucous Riveters - a gaggle of fun-loving gals who built airplanes during World War II - need her help, it's up to Rosie to save the day. Will Rosie be able to invent a contraption to help one of the Riveters paint in the annual mural competition?

After one flop...then another...and another...Rosie starts to lose hope. But thanks to some help from her classmates Iggy Peck and Ada Twist, Rosie creates the Paintapolooza! and, along with the Riveters, rediscovers the meaning of home.

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Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers, Book 1

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Amazon.com: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers, Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition): Andrea Beaty, Rachel L. Jacobs, Dreamscape Media, LLC: Audible Books & Originals

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Cece’s parents say she was born curious. She asks: Why? How? What if? When her teacher, Ms. Curie, assigns a science project, Cece knows just what to ask - do dogs eat vegetables? She teams up with her best friend, Isaac, and her dog, Einstein, to discover the answer. They investigate, research, collect data, and analyze, using Einstein as their case study. Their final conclusion is surprising - and a lot of fun!

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Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed book, Cece asks one of life's most pressing questions: Do dogs eat vegetables? Cece and her best friend, Isaac, head to the lab to find out.

Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and anyone who enjoys asking questions.

Cece's parents say she was born curious. She asks: Why? How? What if? When her teacher, Ms. Curie, assigns a science project, Cece knows just what to ask - do dogs eat vegetables? She teams up with her best friend, Isaac, and her dog, Einstein, to discover the answer. They investigate, research, collect data, and analyze, using Einstein as their case study. Their final conclusion is surprising - and a lot of fun!

Cece Loves Science is just right for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer ; What Do You Do with an Idea? ; and anyone who loves to learn.

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Amazon.com: Cece Loves Science (Audible Audio Edition): Kimberly Derting, Shelli R. Johannes, Courtney Shaw, HarperAudio: Books

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Like her classmates, builder Iggy and inventor Rosie, scientist Ada, a character of color, has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it's up to her to find the source.

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Amazon.com: Ada Twist, Scientist (Audible Audio Edition): Andrea Beaty, Bahni Turpin, Dreamscape Media, LLC: Audible Books & Originals

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Travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.

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To read about me and my books, I invite you to my website www.jenniferberne.com

I hope you all enjoy reading MANFISH, ON A BEAM OF LIGHT, LOOK UP WITH ME, ON WINGS OF WORDS, CALVIN CAN'T FLY, and NIGHTY-NIGHT SLEEP TIGHT. And I thank you for your wonderful letters and emails.

I have new books in the works -HOW THE SEA CAME TO BE, being illustrated by the wonderfully talented Amanda Hall; and DINOSAUR DOOMSDAY being illustrated by Caldecott Award winner Brian Floca. Stay tuned!

--Jennifer

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On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein (Albert Einstein Book for Kids, Books About Scientists for Kids, Biographies for Kids, Kids Science Books) (Illustrated Biographies by Chronicle Books)

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On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein (Albert Einstein Book for Kids, Books About Scientists for Kids, Biographies for Kids, Kids Science Books) (Illustrated Biographies by Chronicle Books) [Berne, Jennifer, Radunsky, Vladimir] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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Galileo's contributions were so numerous—the telescope! the microscope!—and his ideas so world-changing—the sun-centric solar system!—that Albert Einstein called him "the father of modern science." But in his own time he was branded a heretic and imprisoned in his home. He was a man who insisted on his right to pursue the truth, no matter what the cost—making his life as interesting and instructive as his ideas.

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Acclaimed author-illustrator Bonnie Christensen adopts the voice of Galileo and lets him tell his own tale in this outstanding picture book biography. The first person narration gives this book a friendly, personal feel that makes Galileo's remarkable achievements and ideas completely accessible to young readers. And Christensen's artwork glows with the light of the stars he studied.

Galileo's contributions were so numerous-the telescope! the microscope!-and his ideas so world-changing-the sun-centric solar system!-that Albert Einstein called him "the father of modern science." But in his own time he was branded a heretic and imprisoned in his home. He was a man who insisted on his right to pursue the truth, no matter what the cost-making his life as interesting and instructive as his ideas.

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Acclaimed author-illustrator Bonnie Christensen adopts the voice of Galileo and lets him tell his own tale in this outstanding picture book biography. The first person narration gives this book a friendly, personal feel that makes Galileo's remarkable achievements and ideas completely accessible ...

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When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan. comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both magicians! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watchng magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Selenna Izard. It seems that Selenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls--a clock that could obliterate humankind.

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A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs--soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black!

" The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time."-- The New York Times Book Review

When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan. comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both magicians! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watchng magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Selenna Izard. It seems that Selenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls--a clock that could obliterate humankind. And only the Barnavelts can stop it!

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The House with a Clock in Its Walls (Lewis Barnavelt)

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The House with a Clock in Its Walls (Lewis Barnavelt) [Bellairs, John, Gorey, Edward] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The House with a Clock in Its Walls (Lewis Barnavelt)

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The children become involved with the strange Nicholas Benedict and his guild of assistants who are trying to stop Benedict's twin, Ledroptha Curtain, from taking over the world via brainwashing. The children team up against the villain and his evil assistants, the Ten Men.

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A stunning paperback gift set of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society books, including The Riddle of Ages ! New York Times bestselling series, The Mysterious Benedict Society ,

Catch up on the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society with this paperback boxed set, which includes the three original books in the The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey , The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma , as well as the prequel, The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict , and the all-new The Riddle of Ages .

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The Mysterious Benedict Society Paperback Boxed Set

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The Mysterious Benedict Society Paperback Boxed Set [Stewart, Trenton Lee] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Mysterious Benedict Society Paperback Boxed Set

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When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors.

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Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (24 November 1849 - 29 October 1924) was an American-English novelist and playwright. She is best known for the three children's novels Little Lord Fauntleroy (published in 1885-1886), A Little Princess (1905), and The Secret Garden (1911).

Frances Eliza Hodgson was born in Cheetham, England. After her father died in 1852, the family fell on straitened circumstances and in 1865 immigrated to the United States, settling near Knoxville, Tennessee. There Frances began writing to help earn money for the family, publishing stories in magazines from the age of 19. In 1870 her mother died, and in 1872 Frances married Swan Burnett, who became a medical doctor. The Burnetts lived for two years in Paris, where their two sons were born, before returning to the United States to live in Washington, D.C., Burnett then began to write novels, the first of which (That Lass o' Lowrie's), was published to good reviews. Little Lord Fauntleroy was published in 1886 and made her a popular writer of children's fiction, although her romantic adult novels written in the 1890s were also popular. She wrote and helped to produce stage versions of Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Little Princess.

Burnett enjoyed socializing and lived a lavish lifestyle. Beginning in the 1880s, she began to travel to England frequently and in the 1890s bought a home there where she wrote The Secret Garden. Her oldest son, Lionel, died of tuberculosis in 1890, which caused a relapse of the depression she had struggled with for much of her life. She divorced Swan Burnett in 1898, married Stephen Townsend in 1900, and divorced Townsend in 1902. A few years later she settled in Nassau County, Long Island, where she died in 1924 and is buried in Roslyn Cemetery.

In 1936 a memorial sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh was erected in her honour in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. The statue depicts her two famous Secret Garden characters, Mary and Dickon.

Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Herbert Rose Barraud (1845-1896) (scan by Phrood) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Secret Garden (HarperClassics) [Burnett, Frances Hodgson, Tudor, Tasha] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Secret Garden (HarperClassics)

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Carolyn Keene and Franklin W. Dixon are the pseudonyms under which many ghostwriters penned the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series, respectively. Both series were created by Edward Stratemeyer, founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate book packaging firm, in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Stratemeyer's daughter, Harriet, and syndicate writer Mildred Wirt Benson were the two people primarily responsible for bringing the iconic character of Nancy Drew to life in the minds and hearts of millions of readers around the world.

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A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who is new to the series. This stunning box set features the reissued editions of books 1-4, all with gorgeous covers that hark back to the era in which the series was first published. This beautiful and deluxe set is a must-have for all collect...

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E is for Envelope . . . Who is sending letters to Dink? All week long, Dink has been getting strange mail. The envelopes are addressed to “D. Duncan,” but the letters inside are for someone named Doris. Plus, one envelope is empty! Could it be a secret code? And can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose crack it?

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Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

E is for Envelope . . . Who is sending letters to Dink? All week long, Dink has been getting strange mail. The envelopes are addressed to "D. Duncan," but the letters inside are for someone named Doris. Plus, one envelope is empty! Could it be a secret code? And can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose crack it?

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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!

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Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home-and become the Boxcar Children!

What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

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The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)

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Late one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesseract--a wrinkle that transports one across space and time--to the planet Camazotz, where Mr. Murray is being held captive. There they discover a dark force that threatens not only Mr. Murray but the safety of the whole universe.

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Madeleine L’Engle (Author), Hope Larson (Illustrator)

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A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by L’Engle, Madeleine

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A bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing’s will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger—and a possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, on things for sure: Sam Westing may be dead…but that won’t stop him from playing one last game!

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A Newbery Medal Winner

"A supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny." - Booklist , starred review

A bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger-and a possible murderer-to inherit his vast fortune, on things for sure: Sam Westing may be dead...but that won't stop him from playing one last game!

Winner of the Newbery Medal Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award An ALA Notable Book

"Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." - The New York Times Book Review The Horn Book

"A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges-a demanding but rewarding book." -

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The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)

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First, Detective Dinosaur solves the mystery of the missing hat. Then he cracks the case of the squeaky shoe. Then he goes on night patrol, and spots a scary shadow in a dark alley. Can it be a monster? Help Detective Dinosaur follow the clues and find out!

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Meet comically clueless Detective Dinosaur and his loyal sidekick, Officer Pterodactyl, in this first of three hilarious misadventures from the crack team of author James Skofield and illustrator R. W. Alley that is sure to please mystery lovers and dinosaur fans alike .

First, Detective Dinosaur solves the mystery of the missing hat. Then he cracks the case of the squeaky shoe. Then he goes on night patrol, and spots a scary shadow in a dark alley. Can it be a monster? Help Detective Dinosaur follow the clues and find out!

This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

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Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar

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Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar

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In this playful adaptation of the classic playground song set in the Southwest, readers will delight in helping to solve the mystery of the missing cookies as Skunk travels the desert and asks each of his animal friends, Mouse, Raven, Squirrel, Rabbit, Turtle, Raccoon, Beaver, and Frog: "Who took the cookies from the cookie jar?!"

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Philemon has had a strong appetite for books since he was a boy. He loves to read books and poetry aloud in his booming voice. The father of three grown daughters, Philemon enjoys visiting schools and writing for a young audience. "Everything is new to kids," says Philemon. "it is an honor to introduce them to things -- plus, it's fun!"

A former award-winning architect, Philemon now uses his vision to create books rather than buildings. Philemon had his first book published in 1995 and has published at least a book a year since then. He typically likes to work on two or three new story ideas at a time.

As a boy, Philemon spent many summers at his grandpa's house in Bristol, Rhode Island, where he fell in love with boats and the sea. After a four-year Navy stint in Japan, he moved back to Rhode Island. When he wasn't working on the development of downtown Providence, the waterfront of Newport, or the boat basin on Nantucket, he spent his time sailing, clamming, and riding the waves in his dory, the Dawn Treader. He even spent a year living on an old ferryboat moored in Providence Harbor.

Currently, Philemon splits his time between the city and the country. He can be found at home in the heart of Boston's South End (in a brownstone he redesigned) or out in the charming country town of Princeton, Massachusetts. He lives with his wife, Judy Sue, and his two dogs, Rufina and Giotto. Wherever he is, Philemon enjoys cooking and eating and spending time with friends. (Rufina and Giotto love his leftovers!)

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Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?

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Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar? by Lass, Bonnie

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"He started to look for some food.

On Monday he ate through one apple. But he was still hungry.

He started to look for some food."

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This mini hardcover edition of Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums—and still he was hungry. Strikingly bold, colorful pictures and a simple text in large, clear type tell the story of a hungry little caterpillar's progress through an amazing variety and quantity of foods. Full at last, he made a cocoon around himself and went to sleep, to wake up a few weeks later wonderfully transformed into a butterfly!

Brilliantly innovative designer and artist Eric Carle has dramatized the story of one of Nature's commonest yet loveliest marvels, the metamorphosis of the butterfly, in a picture book to delight as well as instruct the very youngest reader or listener. Cleverly die-cut pages show what the caterpillar ate on successive days, graphically introducing sets of up to 10 objects and also the names of the days of the week in rotation, as well as telling the central story of the transformation of the caterpillar. The final, double-page picture of the butterfly is a joyous explosion of color, a vibrant affirmation of the wonder and beauty of Nature.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780525516194

Publisher:

Penguin Young Readers Group

Publication date:

10/09/2018

Edition description:

Reprint

Pages:

40

Sales rank:

265,153

Product dimensions:

8.20(w) x 11.50(h) x 0.60(d)

Lexile:

AD460L ( what's this?)

Age Range:

2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today. www.eric-carle.com

Dolly Parton is one of the biggest country music stars and one of the bestselling recording artists of all time. Known as the "Queen of Country Music," she has sold more than 100 million records. She has starred in a wide array of movies and has won eight Grammys and been nominated for two Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, and an Emmy.

Hometown:

Date of Birth:

June 25, 1929

Place of Birth:

Syracuse, New York

Education:

What better way to inspire and foster a lifelong love of reading than by connecting our younger readers with that perfect book. It seems simple, because it is! Books are transformative, they can take us to faraway places, open our hearts and minds, teach us to see each other, and bring us together. It all starts with a book. Here are 20 essential books (classics new and old) for every [...]

Eric Carle on "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

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This mini hardcover edition of Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums—and still he was hungry. Strikingly bold, colorful pictures...

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By recognizing differences between cultures and races, and appreciating that everyone is beautiful, children can grow up with empathy - appreciating others around them. 'We all Belong' gives young readers a safe space to see themselves and others through a diverse group of characters. The book includes an activity at the end, to help children appreciate how we are all similar in some ways and different in other ways too.

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Get your copy of the #1 Bestseller in Children's Books on Tolerance & Manners (Amazon, UK, Sept. 2020). We all live in the one world together. Let's see how we're different in some ways and the same in other ways. By recognising differences between cultures and races, and appreciating that everyone is beautiful, children can grow up with empathy - appreciating others around them. 'We all Belong' gives young readers a safe space to see themselves and others through a diverse group of characters. The book includes an activity at the end, to help children appreciate how we are all similar in some ways and different in other ways too.Relevant and written for both UK (British) and US (American) families and schools.Characters from Black, African, Caribbean, Asian, White, Biracial, Mixed Race and Indian heritage share feelings on how they are different and how they are the same. This kid's book will be adored by children of all ages, and grown ups too. Ideal way to gently introduce conversations about race, gender and disabilities with children of all ages, from preschoolers, toddlers through to grade 3 and primary school.

A wonderfully flowing, rhyming poem about respect... whatever our culture, whatever the colour of our skin.

If you like 'All the ways to be smart', you will treasure this.

A stunning poem about inclusion, with excellent representation of different cultures. Much-needed in today's society.

'We all Belong' is a beautifully written and illustrated children's picture book that recognises and celebrates the diversity in a caring group of children.

Awards
#1 Bestseller in Children's Books on Tolerance (UK)
#1 Bestseller in Children's Books on Manners (UK)
#1 Bestseller in Children's Books on First Day of School (UK)

It's vital that kids see differences, rather than live in a colour-blind world. By creating a friendly school environment, Nathalie and Alex's book gives kids access their own familiar world, and fills it with the love and kindness of a multicultural group of children. There's a closeness between the children, a proximity, that encourages empathy, not racism, to grow.

★★★★★ "Diversity explored. A great book for young children!" Ritu B (Teacher, Writer & Top 1,000 reviewer)
★★★★★ "Inclusive. Great for all ages. I read this book to the children in my toddler classroom often! They love it."

Get your copy of the heart-warming, beautifully illustrated book with a big message.
★★★★★ "Great little book with a BIG message"
★★★★★ "A great book, so needed these days."
★★★★★ "Lovely rhyming book about diversity"
★★★★★ "Encourages kids (young and old ) on every page to remember, and for some of us rediscover, a simple fact in our complex world: we are amazing. Great artwork, great writing, love the book"

4th edition: New copies bought from October 16 2020 include a fun drawing activity and some small grammar corrections.

Nathalie Goss is a black French Caribbean illustrator and author, with a bilingual, mixed race family, living in the UK. She shares her creativity, kindness and wisdom. There is an authenticity to this piece of poetry, written with Alex Goss.

#1 New Release in Children's Around the World Books (US)
#1 New Release in Children's Books on Immigration (US)
#1 Bestseller in Children's Books on Multiculturalism & Tolerance (Canada)
Amazon, August & September 2020 For UK and US kids: Multicultural representation: Age-appropriate: What Amazon readers are saying: 6th edition: New copies bought from July 15 2022 include stunning new full-page illustrations and fun activities.

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We All Belong: A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy

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She washes her hands after playing with the dog, before eating dinner, after going potty, and after sneezing. She demands to know why she needs to wash her hands so many times. Her maid says “germs and nasties” will attack her and make her ill if she doesn’t keep her hands clean. Suddenly, washing her hands seems more important. A cute way to help children understand the importance

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This amazing book is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another, from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers.

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I Am Enough is the audio edition of the New York Times best seller everyone needs!

This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another, from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers.

Perfect for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.

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

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This exceptional book about persistent women throughout history is an awesome teaching tool for both parents and teachers. Not only does it portray 13 empowered women, but it also examines the feminist ideals of equality and activism.

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Chelsea Clinton has always been interested in making the world a better place. When she was a child in Little Rock, Arkansas, one of her favorite books was 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth, and as a teenager in Washington, D.C., she led her school's service club. While at Stanford, Chelsea worked as a reading and writing tutor and volunteered at the Children's Hospital. Today, she is Vice Chair of the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation where she helps lead the work of the Foundation across its various initiatives, with a particular focus on work related to health, women and girls, creating service opportunities, and empowering the next generation of leaders. Chelsea holds a BA from Stanford University, an MPH from Columbia University, and an MPhil and doctorate degree in international relations from Oxford University. She lives in New York City with her husband Marc, their children and their dog Soren.

You can follow her on Twitter at @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chelseaclinton.

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This beautiful picture book offers an honest look at the history of voting rights in the United States. Though our country was founded on principles that should grant the right to vote to all, there was a long period of time where only white men could vote. This books tells that important story through lyrical rhyming text.

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Learn all about the history of voting rights in the United States-from our nation's founding to the present day-in this powerful picture book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Pout-Pout Fish . A right isn't right till it's granted to all...

The founders of the United States declared that consent of the governed was a key part of their plan for the new nation. But for many years, only white men of means were allowed to vote. This unflinching and inspiring history of voting rights looks back at the activists who answered equality's call, working tirelessly to secure the right for all to vote, and it also looks forward to the future and the work that still needs to be done.

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Equality's Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America

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This book is a wonderful depiction of both being gender fluid and multicultural which normalizes both topics for the students allowing them to relate and be more accepting.

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PreS-Gr 2-Young Julián lives with his abuela and is obsessed with mermaids. He imagines taking off his clothes, growing a tail, and swimming freely through the blue-tinted water with swirls of fish and stingrays. After spying some women on a train dressed as mermaids, Julián later tells his abuela, "I am also a mermaid," then proceeds to wrap a curtain around his waist as a "tail." Ferns in his hair complete the fantastical look, and when his grandmother catches him -is he in trouble? Not at all! In fact, she takes Julián to a festival where people are dressed as fantastically as Julián. Love couples the spare narrative with vivid, imaginative, and breathtaking illustrations. VERDICT A heartwarming must-have for one-on-one and small group sharing.-Amanda C. Buschmann, Carroll Elementary School, Houston

This is Jessica Love's debut picture book, and every choice she makes - the spare text, a color palette both muted and lively, full-bleed pages that make even subway cars and apartment rooms feel as expansive as the ocean - imbues the story with charm, tenderness and humor...Alongside Julián, readers learn that anyone can be a mermaid: All it takes is love and acceptance, a little imagination and a big swishy tail. is going to make a big splash. makes a fine addition to the best LBGT children's books.
-The New York Times Book Review

-BookPage

-Brain Pickings (blog)

Groundbreaking...here's a happy picture book that challenges traditional gender stereotypes, rendering one boy free to be himself.
-San Francisco Chronicle

Right now, I just finished reading 'Julián Is a Mermaid,' by Jessica Love, which is an awesome picture book, one of my favorites, and I won't spoil the end for you, but it has something to do with the mermaid parade.
-Charles George Esperanza, The New York Times

It's a story of a little boy who is taken with some elegant costumes, and decides to fashion one of his own. It's that simple, but it makes a big impression; I can't recommend it highly enough.
-The New York Times Book Review e-newsletter
The illustrations couldn't be more beautiful, and I love how Julián's grandmother accepts him for exactly who he is...I'm so grateful for books like these that help foster acceptance and understanding from a young age.
-A Cup of Jo (blog)

Love couples the spare narrative with vivid, imaginative, and breathtaking illustrations. A heartwarming must-have for one-on-one and small group sharing.
-School Library Journal (starred review)

Refreshingly, Spanish words aren't italicized. Though it could easily feel preachy, this charmingly subversive tale instead offers a simple yet powerful story of the importance of being seen and affirmed.
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

[Julian] is, in a word, fabulous. Love lets an anxious beat pass before Abuela takes Julián by the hand, leading him to what some readers may recognize as the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. "Like you, mijo," says Abuela. "Let's join them." Love's deep empathy for her characters and her keen-eyed observations of urban life come together in a story of love, understanding, and embracing the mermaid within us all.
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The luminous, lovely, and layered art is what really makes the book...The concluding parade is a confectionary wonder of marine fantasy that many kids will yearn to join, and it might prompt adults to set up their own in- library mermaid celebrations. More importantly, though, those who've been shy about their love for dazzle and showmanship will love the idea of a formidable grandparental ally, and they will find this encouraging and empowering.
-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

Julián's emotional journey takes on depth through small but important details: a wary look in the mirror, a slight inward slump of the shoulders, a chin held high while marching down the street. Love uses vibrant watercolors with gouache and ink and a lively style to create scenes that splash and swirl to life on the page.
-The Horn Book (starred review)

Across her watercolor, gouache and ink spreads, Love captures the transformative power of being seen...Love's affecting combination of the literary and the visual results in a powerful affirmation of individuality, creative expression and unconditional acceptance.
-Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review)

Love's painted scenes glow against muted backgrounds, with saturated, opaque tones tracing the graceful shapes of the figures. They're especially striking when Julián gets swept away in a vivid underwater fantasy: a school of sea creatures whirls around him as he transforms into a mermaid. That scene is nicely replicated when he arrives at the parade, which is populated by scores of people in a wide variety of inventive costumes. The affectionate depiction of a broad range of body types and skin tones makes this particularly cheery.
-Booklist

This beautiful book is one of the very few picture books about a gender non-conforming child. Yet it feels like a celebration of all children who want to do things differently than the parental figures in their lives-and a love letter to the grownups who deeply understand them.
-Gothamist

There is nothing about this book that is forgettable. In fact, you may have a hard time not thinking long and hard about it after you put it down. A book for mermaids and boys and girls and parents and teachers and booksellers and librarians and . . . Let's just simplify things and say it's a book for the human race.
-Betsy Bird

Jessica Love's vivid watercolor and gouache illustrations are made even brighter by her decision to paint on brown paper; the richly colored palette pops off the pages, and abundant character is conveyed via the subtlest of facial expressions and body language. Also subtle-and terrifically poignant-is the eloquent encouragement of Abuela's spare words. A book for the ages, Julián Is a Mermaid Julián Is a Mermaid

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Runner-Up, 2014 New England Book Festival: Children's Books
2014 Distinguished List of the Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California
CCBC Choices 2015

Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by children who don't identify with traditional gender roles.

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The classic diary was depicted in a graphic novel; however, it is banned in one Florida county.

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"[A] stunning, haunting work of art. . . . The comedy of the Diary- one of the book's most charming and often overlooked aspects-shines in this form. . . . There are so many wonderful juxtapositions of text and imagery that it feels cruel to focus on only a few, but another consistent standout is the way the graphic novel conveys Anne's fantasies and emotions-so crucial to the Diary . . . . This graphic adaptation is so engaging and effective that it's easy to imagine it replacing the Diary in classrooms and among younger readers." - The New York Times Book Review The Wall Street Journal Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation is a masterpiece. Writer Ari Folman and illustrator David Polonsky have produced a vibrant, sensitive portrait of the icon who hid with her parents, sister and four others for two years in the annex of the building in Amsterdam that housed her father's business. Through text and images of seamless intelligence, Anne emerges as a wryly sophisticated, maturing young lady. . . . Folman expertly balances Anne's exterior and interior observations. While not minimizing her terrifying circumstances, he focuses more on her wisecracks than on her fears. . . . Polonsky's extraordinary imagination and draftsmanship propel Anne's revered diary. . . . This graphic novel is a valuable extension to all the literature that has emanated from Anne Frank's diary." - Hadassah Magazine -Christian Science MonitorAnne Frank's immortal journal gets a new visual energy from David Polonsky's breathtaking artwork. The story is devastating as ever, with Anne's romantic yearnings, adolescent rebellion and razor-sharp wit still shining through." - Lindsay Pereira, HuffPost-Women's Review of Books

"Mr. Folman has succeeded in capturing the humor and vitality of the diaries-the hilarious sarcasm, the passionate declarations, the contemplative self-reproach-without a trace of retrofitted sentimentality. He owes much to David Polonsky's sublime illustrations. Every one of Anne's flights of fancy finds a thrilling and ingenious visual representation. . . . A wonderful, full-page composite image of Anne in her many moods-dreamy, snarky, silly, pensive, outraged or lovesick-is a reminder that the diaries are less about a life's senseless destruction than about a brilliant young woman eternally coming into being." - Family Circle Waltz with Bashir , use the right tools to show us how it's done. Some may ask why Anne Frank's story needs a graphic adaptation, but the beauty of these pages provides the answer. It gives readers a strong visual idea of what Anne's secret annex behind a bookcase was like, where she struggled to make sense of her short and tragic life. Another panel shows a hypothetical wedding day that will break your heart all over again." - "Ari Folman, the Israeli director of Waltz with Bashir

"In the handling that Folman and Polonsky give it, what happens is nothing short of a revelation . . . nothing has ever quite captured the strange, stubborn delicacy, the forlorn wistfulness, of the diary like this before . . . a genuine work of art."

" , takes the moving words of Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl and, with his Bashir
"How does one breathe new life into a tale that is now so familiar that it risks losing its power to shock and instruct? Folman and Polonsky, the duo behind the film art director David Polonsky, creates an engaging, poignant coming-of-age journey. With its cartoon style, imaginative storytelling and teenage Anne's wide-eyed mood swings, this adaptation leans kid-friendly." - "I wanted to dislike Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation because books about Anne usually feel opportunistic or simplistic. But this comic-book version, authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation, is a monumental achievement. In large part that's because it wears its importance lightly. . . . [I]t captures Anne's teenage-ness: her love of drama, her rabid jealousy of her perfect sister, Margot, her appreciation of the physical comedy provided by the tacky van Daan adults. She feels like a real person, not a symbol. And there's so much humor in these illustrations! Polonsky draws kinetically, varying panel size and bringing in little jokes and references from art history and advertising. He draws Anne with mobile, animated features and huge eyes. Folman nimbly provides historical context the original diary lacks; this version clarifies what was happening in the outside world as Anne was writing. But Folman also includes several full pages of unfiltered, unillustrated diary pages, showing real respect for Anne's writerly voice. In an afterword, Folman says he only used 5 percent of the entire original diary; it feels like much more." - Tablet Jewish Journal

- Publishers Weekly , *starred review -Booklist, "A superb offering to read alongside the original, this adaptation lets its narrator's voice soar." - School Library Journal - "'Even deep sleep brings no redemption,' she writes. 'The dreams still creep in.' Those dreams bring out the best of the illustrations amid the depictions of the everyday confinement in which Anne, her family, and others are hiding. A different format distills and renews Frank's achievement." -Kirkus Reviews "Emphasizes the visual nature of Frank's text . . . Bring[s] renewed vigor . . . Powerful . . . points us to the very gap, between what we, her readers, can imagine for her of her missed future, and what she would never have the opportunity to live through." "Folman highlights Frank's passionate, almost moral commitment to independence, her anthropologist's eye, her unique psychological insight and her profound understanding that pessimism devalues life . . . Above Polonsky's elegant illustration of the adult Frank, Folman's version of Frank's text makes for a piercing epigraph." -The Forward - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany) -

"Folman and Polonsky have reclaimed Anne Frank in all of her humanity, and they allow us to witness for ourselves her beauty, courage, vision and imagination, all of the qualities that make her life and early death so heartbreaking. And, in doing so, they have elevated the tools of the comic book to create an astonishing work of art." - Il Mattino (Italy)

"Folman and Polonsky . . . focus on illuminating its humor, insight, and supporting cast in this spirited graphic adaption . . . Anne, drawn with large dark eyes, blooms like the hardiest, loveliest weed-a moody teenager whose wit, self-awareness, and rich fantasy life take center stage . . . The beauty of Anne's life and the untarnished power of her legacy-here further elevated by Folman and Polonsky-are heartening reminders of the horror of her fate." - Frankfurter Neue Presse (Germany)

"[W]itty, ironic, even snarky-Anne's writing has an acerbic sense of humor. This adaptation is first and foremost a remembrance of that Anne, who, despite living a life marred by tragedy, tried by indignities, always held true to herself. Light touches of historical context, woven in through diary entries, provide necessary background without coming across as overly didactic. The whimsical nature of Polonsky's illustrations . . . are unexpectedly moving: though we never lose sight of the gravitas of Anne's story, these forays into fantasy, which show Anne escaping from the harsh present into a future that will never come, serve to remind us of the truly human face of genocide. This is an exceptionally graceful homage to a story that deserves to be told for years to come."

"Evocatively crafted, this comic brings Frank's world to life for all ages but takes care to respect and prioritize the primacy of her story in her own words."

"The wide range of Folman and Polonsky's graphic ideas is mesmerizing. . . . Most strikingly of all, Polonsky takes the abundance of metaphors in the diary text literally and creates unforgettable panels that establish an expressive dimension and enable us to see the quality of Anne Frank's writing in a fresh light."

"The illustrations display a serene, impressive objectivity, and when Folman and Polonsky give rein to their imaginations to provide a pictorial dimension for Anne's feelings, they do so in an admirably skillful and charming manner . . . unfailingly striking an admirable balance that is poignant at every turn. The result is a remarkable reading and visual experience."

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Why is Tim Jacobus R.L. Stine's favorite illustrator? Maybe because they've done so many scary books together. Tim did the cover paintings for more than 80 Goosebumps books, as well as the six amazing Amazon books. Recently, the two of them got together and asked the questions they've always wanted to ask each other...

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TIM (the illustrator) asks R.L. STINE (the author):

TIM: When I illustrate, I can "see" the image in my head before I start to draw. Do you "hear" a story when you write?

R.L.: I hear kids when I write. I try to hear the voice of the boy or girl who is telling the story. I visit schools a lot and talk with kids so I can keep up with what they are saying these days and what real kids sound like. Then I try to hear their voices tell the story as I write it.

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TIM: You've written so many books I can't do the math, but I bet you've used millions of words. What's you favorite word?

R.L.: Someone once got in an elevator with a very witty author named Noel Coward and said, "Say something funny." And Coward said, "Kangaroo." Kangaroo has been a favorite word of mine ever since I heard that story. But as a horror writer, I guess my favorite word is SCREAM!

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TIM: Where is the strangest place you have come up with an idea for a story?

R.L.: An empty movie theater. My wife and I went to see a scary movie in a big, old movie house-- and we were the only ones in the theater. It was kind of creepy. Then about halfway through the movie, I turned around and saw that the back row was filled with people sitting straight and still. Suddenly, I thought-- They are zombies! I'm trapped in a dark zombie theater! And that's where the idea for the book Zombie Town came from.

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TIM: If you couldn't write-- and you possessed all skills-- what would you like to do for a living?

R.L.: I drew comic strips from the time I was in 4th grade, and I always dreamed of being a cartoonist. You can imagine my shock when the other kids told me how bad my art was. They were right. I stunk! I got over my extreme disappointment by starting to write. But if I had the skill, I would love to do what you do, Tim.

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R.L. STINE (the author)asks TIM (the illustrator):

R.L.: If you couldn't be an artist what would you like to be?

TIM: I would like to be a "Snowmaker" at one of the big ski resorts, out west, like Mammoth Mountain in California. You work at night when everyone goes home. Set up the snow guns, cover the slopes, and groom them with the Sno-Cat track machine. It's kinda like a snow tank! Then, you get to ski for free! I love that snow!

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R.L.: When we were kids, my brother and I used to go to a horror movie every Saturday. We loved them all. The covers on our six Amazon books look like movie posters to me. Were you also influenced by horror movies? If so, which ones?

TIM: I was a complete "chicken" as a kid. I couldn't sit through any horror movie. The first scary movie I saw was on TV. It isn't really a horror movie. It was the Hunchback of Notre Dame-- the black-and-white version with Charles Laughton. That movie freaked me out! The mutant, Quasimodo, was something that REALLY could exist. Black-and-white movies, black-and-white photos-they all seem more "real" than full color to me.

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R.L.: You have painted so many great covers. I think your scariest Goosebumps cover was for The Barking Ghost. And the black cat on The 13th Warning is really creepy. Do you have a favorite cover? Is it a scary one or a funny one?

TIM: It's hard to pick a favorite. But you gotta love the blue bathroom blobs in Monster Blood IV. That one is a little creepy and WAY funny. For just outright scary, I love the ticket taker in Zombie Town!

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R.L.: What was the weirdest thing someone ever asked you to draw?

TIM: Oh, I have drawn a lot of weird stuff. One time, I had to paint a pimple! You know... acne! It was a medical illustration. Gross. When I first started illustrating, I painted pictures of food. My food illustrations were used in the Sunday newspaper for the local supermarket. I painted every food you can imagine. I can draw a pretty mean potato!

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