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Summary: Esperanza is 13 years old and when her father died her family's land was burned down because it was not custom for the woman to own the property. Her family left there country for a camp in California and got caught in a dust storm where Esperanza mom caught valley fever. Esperanza worked to help her mom until her money was taken by Miguel to help bring another of his family members to America.
Value: This text falls under self discovery because Esperanza is a girl at the age of 13 who battles through all issues presented to her in the story. For a full year Esperanza learned so many life lessons by discovering herself. This book is valuable to the world of children's literature because it presents a unique perspective of a kid living through a impoverished community. The story also explains that all children's live are not sunshine's and rainbows given the perspective of this story.

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Summary: Omu made a special red thick stew that people could smell from miles away. People came to her door wanting some stew and Omu gave them some. That night Omu wanted some stew until she realized she had ran out. Then everyone who Omu gave the stew too they through a party and gave a dish of their own.
Value: The true value of love is expressed in this story through the art of giving. This book falls under this category because the love for one another can go a long way in life. This story is important to the children's literature world by explaining that there is more to life then yourself. Taking time to give to others is an important concept to gain from this story.

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Summary: Ramona lives with her sister and parents. During the story Ramona is trying to resolve her fathers issues. Ramona thinks her father can resolve his issues in one night. Mr. Quimby then sits down with Ramona and said he loves her because he wants to change for her. Mr. Quimby explains that all families aren't perfect and that each family has it's own problems.
Value: This book expresses the value of following one's dreams and what it can lead to. Ramona wanted her dad to stop his smoking problem and her dream came true because her father decided to stop. This story expresses dream chasing in a different light, but shows what it can lead to when follow one's dreams. This book is good to the children's literature world because it is jammed packed full of great life lessons.

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Summary: Little boy from the story was asked to ride the Polar Express to the North Pole and when he arrived he received the first Christmas gift. The boy received a bell from Santa's sleigh, but when he got home he noticed he lost the bell. On Christmas he got the bell he lost.
Value: This Story falls under "spiritual" because the value of the Christmas spirt and believing. While the kid lost the bell he believed in the Christmas spirt and Santa brought his bell back. This story is important to the children's literature world to express the true value of the Christmas spirt and what it can bring.

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback

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Summary: The story is a rhyme about a old lady who swallowed different animals resulting in her death.
Value: Putting this such story under mystery may reach controversy, but this story puts me on the edge of my seat when reading it. While the old lady eats different animals it's hard to tell what's going to happen to her until she dies. This story is valuable to children's literature world because it explains the idea of respecting your elders.

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Summary: Iris is a 12 year old girl who is deaf. In her science class she learned about Blue 55 a whale who has an inability to talk to other whales. Iris decided to create a song for the whale to let it know he is heard.
Value: This text falls under the theme of self-discovery because Blue 55 discovers there are ways he can communicate. Through the love of Iris she's able to communicate to Blue 55 through song letting Blue 55 know that he is heard. This story values the world of children's literature because it shows the importance of acceptance, love and care for one another. As kids when someone is different from us we judge that person and don't accept them for who they are. The value of this story explains the importance of accepting someone and what it can lead to.

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Summary: Peter wakes up one day and sees the snow and plays in it imagining if he was someone or something. Peter loved the snow and put some in his pocket noticing that it all melted before bed. Peter dreamed that night if all the snow melted and then he woke up seeing more snow had fallen.
Value: I think there is multiple definitions to love and one is having a deep interest or pleasure in something. Peter loved everything about the snow and had a deep interest leading to his love for playing in the snow. This is another great story for the children's world by expressing what it means to be a kid playing in the snow. I like this book a lot because Peter has fun by using his imagination to play in the snow.

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Summary: Three orphans move in with their relative Dr. Montgomery and prepare for a journey to Peru. Dr. Montgomery brings an assistant to his reptile room and the orphans recognize Count Olaf in disguise. Count Olaf kills Dr. Montgomery and then decides to take the orphans to Peru where Olaf crashes into Mr. Poe car. Olaf used Mamba du Mal venom to kill Dr. Montgomery and the kids find out, but Count Olaf escapes before he is caught.
Value: A Series of Unfortunate Events is nothing short of a mystery. This story fits under this category because it is difficult to understand and reach a conclusion to the story. Like all great mysterious stories this one leaves you hanging until Count Olaf is confronted in the end of the story. This story is valuable to the children's literature world because it gives children the ability to think and read a diverse book. Giving a story for children to problem solve is a fun experience through a text of this manner.

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Summary: The story is about a white cat that is later joined by a black cat. During the story, the cats age, and the white cat dies. The family mourns the white cat's death and a new kitten joins the family.
Value: Life is full of people coming and going, but accepting and expressing one's love for one another can go a long way. I think this story does a great job of expressing the value of love to someone no matter there color or age. This story presents great value to the children's literature world by expressing how important it is to accept someone and love them for who they are.

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Summary: Evan the fox does everything with his pet dog until one day the dog dies. Evan becomes very sad and lets his garden grow to weeds until a pumpkin started growing. Evan took this pumpkin to the fair and won third place. He received a cash prize and brought a new dog home.
Value: The value of a friendship goes a long way in life until that best friend passes from death or relocates. When a friend leaves you a part of you is ripped from your heart. Since Evan lost his best friend he remembered him in the best way by getting a new friend and reliving his memories. This story is great for the children's literature world because people move on from one another and lose there bonds. While it sucks loosing a friend there are plenty other people who want to be your friend and this story expresses that idea.

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Summary:  Matilda is born with the power of telekinesis to bring her past the issues in life resulting in one of her teachers adopting her.
Value: During the course of the story the value of love is not expressed in the most meaningful way. When we get to the end of the story Matilda leaves her parents and is adopted by one of her teachers. Since the teacher cared for Matilda she loved her for who she was and took care of her. This story holds true value to the children's literature world by giving the results of a family who doesn't express there love their kid. We see a lot of people in this world who are pissed off and upset with there lives. This all stems from not being loved and accepted in their own homes. I think this story is perfect from beginning to end on the importance of a supporting family.

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Summary: This book is about a little girl who enjoys a moment with her father on a cold wintery night.
Value: While our parents are parents they hold a close bond by becoming our friends. This story falls under this theme because the father is being friendly and enjoying a moment with his daughter. This book is good for the children's literature world because having a support system like this father will go a long way in life. Showing the relationship a parent can have to a child's life is important to the development of there life.

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Summary: David is a little kid who likes to break his mothers rules and his mom is always telling him "NO."
Value: The story of "No David" fits perfect with the theme of self discovery. David understands throughout the story if he's told "NO" he is to stop what he's doing. Hearing the word "NO" David gains insight on his behavior to learn to change it and act in a respectful manner. This story is great for the children's literature world because it gives kids an idea of the repercussions if they are not respectful. Learning good behavior is important for the development of a kid when growing up.

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate Dicamillo

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate Dicamillo

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Summary: Edward Tulane was given to Abilene an when she was on vacation Edward fell overboard into the ocean. Edward was found 297 days later and was then passed down from person to person. Edward was then sold in a doll shop where Abilene bought Edward for her daughter.
Value: Edward Tulane a doll was one of the most beloved dolls. Each person who had him took great care of him until he broke and met his owner again. Showing the value of love through the self-discovery of Edward it expresses the importance of family and that they will love no matter the decisions you make. This story fits perfect in the children's literature world because through the act of kindness and compassion we understand we can get through anything in life. Taking the time to show your love for the people around you will go a long ways in life.

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Summary: Fredrick's family is preparing for hibernation where Fredrick stepped away to gather sun rays and color instead of food. At the end of the story the family was running out of food and they asked Fredrick for his food. Fredrick shared his thoughts about the sun and how it relates to the glory of the human spirt.
Value: This book was hard to find a theme for and I think this category represents it best. Fredrick understood that hibernation was coming and instead of gathering food he followed his dreams to gather sunlight and color instead. This explains the idea of dream following because Fredrick to his own path for the fulfillment of his life. This story is valuable to the children's literature world because the theme of this story expresses that when we are in a dire need of something it's our dreams of happier things that help us get through things. While this is a complex idea, I think it speaks truth and volume into our society.

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

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Summary: The story begins with the bus driver leaving his bus for a break. After the bus driver leaves one pigeon tries to persuade the other pigeon to drive the bus. The pigeon tries everything to drive the bus, but the bus driver comes back and didn't let the pigeon drive the bus.
Value: While this book has a unique perspective to persuasion it fits perfect under the theme of self-discovery. The Pigeon does any everything to persuade those around him to get what he wants. Since the Pigeon never got to drive the bus it explains that when there are rules and laws in life those take precedents over any action. The pigeon gained insight on accepting the true value of not persuading people to make the wrong decision. This book is great for the children's literature world because it explains the idea of kids not following bad influences to lead them to trouble. Learning to stay strong and stand up for yourself is important especially at a young age.