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This section is all about the beauty of love and all the different ways we can feel it, see it, and experience it. It's important that we embrace love and the unique ways we can see it within each others lifes.

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History is a crucial part of our children's education and should be taught throughout and embraces through their life. This section is all about history and allows for students to have an unbiased opportunity to explore and expand their knowledge on history.

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This section includes a variety of books for early readers (readers in grades K-1). These books include picture books, have more lines of print per page, and have less dependency on repetitiveness throughout the book. These books will help early readers learn how to decode, link speech sounds to letters to make words, combine methods/strategies to help students find unknown word meanings, and learn new vocabulary words.

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This section includes books with a lot of repetition and rhyming to help new readers develop an awareness of sounds and words. Many of these contain humor and the pictures provide perfect cues for the characters, story, and setting.

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This theme is all about holidays and traditions that are celebrated around the world. These books entail stories about celebrations that honor the families, culture and heritage of those around the world.

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This section is all about art and the messes you can beautifully make. These books depict art in all different forms. They emphasize color and shape and the mediums we can use when creating art.

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This section is all about iconic figures! These books highlight the accomplishments of people who have left an impact on our world.

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Creativity is a very important part of a childs development and it is important we foster, care and encourage it in our classrooms!

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This series is all about seasons and the fun we can have during each of them. Each book not only has a fun story but is full of science and facts that helps is explore why we have seasons.

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Traveling is one of my passions and I feel that it's important to spread a piece of my personal favorite hobbies to my students. Traveling is not just about getting on a plane and exploring the world but traveling can exist just in your own backyard.

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This section is all about sports and the thrill of scoring, shooting or making a goal. These books are great as they are inclusive and show all different types of athletes and what they can look like.

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This series is all about the inclusivity and representation that should be seen in every classroom around the world. These books show characters, people and families that can be seen in our everyday world!

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This series is all about the great, vast and wonderful space. This is one of my favorite topics that has always made me curious and ready to explore!

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These books are important for children to see their reality reflected through literature that is available and used in classrooms. It is also important for all students to understand that families are unique while at the same time they share many common values, beliefs, and traditions.

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This section is all about nature and the beauty that is within and around us. This book used beautiful images as it tell stories about the natural beauty of the world.

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All books in this column focus on younger learners, such as pre-emergent and emergent readers. These books are used to get students involved in reading by teaching comprehension, print awareness, sounds/symbols, and basic patterns of language.

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In this final category, I included multiple mentor texts that are great examples of writing for student writers. Each book represents a mentor text for the 6 different categories for a mentor text; Ideas, Convection, voice, word choice, organization, and sentence fluency.

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One of the most important things in the world to me is kindness and empathy. Every single one of these books has spoken to my heart and feel like it is crucial to introduce books like these to my students.

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The books in this section all fall near and dear to my heart. I grew up reading these books with my family and in school. When reading these books back now I feel incredibly nostalgic and like i'm being transported back in time.

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Stellaluna | Read Aloud for Kids! | Bedtime Stories

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Guess how much I love you by Sam McBratney.  Grandma Annii's Storytime

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Where's Spot? / Easy English reading video for Kids

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The next theme is Rhyming books. These books can teach students words in a fun and exciting way. Students can also learn new words through the use of repeated words throughout these books.

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There's a Bear on MY Chair - a read aloud story-time!

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Join author, Kiara Wilson in a new series called "Amazing Affirmations."

"I Love My Curly Hair" is a rhyming story that involves SEL, social emotional learning.

This story will help your child learn self acceptance.

Developed to engage children, Wilson's stories will empower children with the affirmations to overcome obstacles.

With Tamara in examples children can identify with, your child will learn to love themselves.

Amazing Affirmations is the best new series

I love my curly hair
And the way it makes me feel inside!
I can walk around confidently
And flip my hair with pride.

...

"I Love My Curly Hair" was written for preschool, grade school, and children of all ages.

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I Love My Curly Hair: An Early Reader Rhyming Story Book for Children to Help With Positive Self Talk and Self Acceptance

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I Love My Curly Hair: An Early Reader Rhyming Story Book for Children to Help With Positive Self Talk and Self Acceptance [Wilson, Kiara] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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Poppy the Pooting Panda is a normal panda bear except she has an exceptionally large amount of gas...

My name is Poppy the Pooting Panda.
I like to think I'm pretty smart.
Though every time I try to eat,
I poot and toot and fart.

I love bamboo shoots,
It is my favorite food.
But pooting while you're eating
Is often seen as rude.

Check out all the Farting adventures books:

Fairy the Farting Unicorn
Roses are Red, and I'm Farting Fred
Farting Without You is Like
Pete the Pooting Pufferfish
Taylor the Tooting Turkey
Frank the Farting Flamingo
Fritz the Farting Reindeer
Artsy Fartsy the Farting Penguin

Share this farting tale with loved ones. Adults are permitted to laugh too. Perfect for ages 0-100+!

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Poppy the Pooting Panda: A Funny Rhyming Read Aloud Story Book About a Panda Bear That Farts (Farting Adventures)

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Amazon.com: Poppy the Pooting Panda: A Funny Rhyming Read Aloud Story Book About a Panda Bear That Farts (Farting Adventures): 9781637310694: Heals Us, Humor: Books

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Teaches kindness to all people and things. A hilarious, rhyming, read loud book that's perfect for the first or any day of school.

The classroom chairs have had enough! You know, sitting's not the only thing
That happens in our seats.
Sometimes, a kid sits pretzel-style,
And we have to smell their feet! Buy this book for a good laugh, nighttime snuggle, or your favorite teacher.

**Warning** This book contains the word 'fart' in it.

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Chairs on Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers

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Chairs on Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers [Jones, Jennifer] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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"A sunny, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale." -The New York Times Book Review
"Sweet and affirming." -Kirkus Reviews
"With a gentle message of inclusion and helping others, this title reaches beyond a mere friendship story."-School Library Journal
"Heartening."-Booklist

In this bestselling and internationally beloved picture book, the local Pet Club won't admit a boy's tiny pet elephant, so he finds a solution-one that involves all kinds of unusual animals.

Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn't understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend.

Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet.

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Strictly No Elephants [Mantchev, Lisa, Yoo, Taeeun] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Strictly No Elephants

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A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!

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

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.

(This book is also available in Spanish, as El Día En Que Descubres Quién Eres!)

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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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Embrace empathy with the instant #1 New York Times bestselling companion to I Am Love and I Am Peace!

Being human means we are full of possibility. We learn, we dream, we wonder at the world around us. But we also make mistakes and can feel fearful or sad.

From the bestselling team that created I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Love, and I Am One comes a hopeful celebration of the human family. I Am Human affirms that we can make good choices by acting with compassion and having empathy for others and ourselves. When we find common ground, we can feel connected to the great world around us and mindfully strive to be our best selves.

Includes a guided meditation.

Also available: I Am . . . A Box of Goodness! Get I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, and a bonus two-sided poster in a giftable box set.

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books)

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books) [Verde, Susan, Reynolds, Peter H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books)

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I Promise [James, LeBron, Mata, Nina] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Promise

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Celebrations Around the World by Katy Halford: 9781465483904 | Brightly Shop

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It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important...

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Author: Juwanda G. Ford, Shelly Hehenberger

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Together for Kwanzaa by Juwanda G. Ford, Shelly Hehenberger: 9780375803291 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep her big brother, Khari, from getting home in time for the festivities! Will Khari miss the celebration…

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Summary: "Cherokee people say otsaliheliga to express gratitude. It is a reminder to celebrate our blessings and reflect on struggles-daily, throughout the year, and across the seasons." With each season, the Cherokee people in this book are grateful, whether it is for food or community or festivals or family. People are shown creating traditional crafts, celebrating life and death, eating, playing, and remembering their people's history and how it is woven into the history of the United States. Cherokee words and their pronunciations are scattered throughout the text. End matter includes a glossary, an author's note, and a Cherokee syllabary with some lessons about the Cherokee language. 32 pages; ages 4-8.

Pros: A beautiful book that would make an interesting harvest time supplement to Thanksgiving reading. I loved the bright folk art style illustrations.

Cons: After studying the Cherokee syllabary, I think I can safely cross learning that language off my bucket list.
If you would like to buy this book on Amazon, click here.
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We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac

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Published by Charlesbridge Summary: "Cherokee people say otsaliheliga to express gratitude. It is a reminder to celebrate our blessings and reflect on struggles--daily, throughout the year, and across the seasons." With each season, the Cherokee people in this book are grateful, whether it is for food or community or festivals or family.

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The meaning of the Hindu “festival of lights” becomes clear to a young boy. Ricki is looking forward to Divali, the Hindu “festival of li...

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Follow Serena William's life as she shows us how mental strength is cultivated and what it takes to become a champion.

In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children's book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid's book about keeping your hope.

Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things!

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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Serena Williams: A Kid's Book About Mental Strength and Cultivating a Champion Mindset (Mini Movers and Shakers)

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Serena Williams: A Kid's Book About Mental Strength and Cultivating a Champion Mindset (Mini Movers and Shakers) [Nhin, Mary, Grit Press, Grow, Zolotova, Yuliia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Serena Williams: A Kid's Book About Mental Strength and Cultivating a Champion Mindset (Mini Movers and Shakers)

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Help kids ages 6 to 9
discover the life of Helen Keller―a story about hope, courage, and finding your voice

Helen Keller became a celebrated author, educator, and activist who believed in equality for people with disabilities. Before she made history as the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college, Helen was a smart kid who loved learning. She overcame many challenges to learn how to read, write, and talk. She spoke up for other people with disabilities so they could get equal rights. Explore how Helen Keller went from being a young girl in Alabama to the world-famous First Lady of Courage.

The Story of Helen Keller includes:

Word definitions―Find a helpful glossary for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book.

Test your knowledge―Take a fun quiz that tests the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Helen's life.

Lasting change―Learn about how Helen made the world a better place for future generations.

How will the extraordinary journey of Helen Keller inspire you?

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The Story of Helen Keller: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

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The Story of Helen Keller: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) - Kindle edition by Platt, Christine . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets.

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Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids)

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Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids) - Kindle edition by Pellum PhD, Kimberly Brown. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Black Women in Science: A Bl…

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Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Malala Yousafzai―a story about standing up for education and equal rights

Malala Yousafzai became a brave activist while she was still a young girl. Before she fearlessly fought for girls' right to education, she was a thoughtful kid who enjoyed school, sports, and daydreaming. Then Malala was told that girls would no longer be able to go to school. She didn't let that stop her, though! Find out how Malala stood up for equal rights and became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Story of Malala Yousafzai includes:

Watch Malala's progress―Explore a visual timeline of Malala's life.

Word definitions―Discover easy-to-understand definitions for the more advanced words and ideas in the book.

Lasting change―Learn about how Malala changed the world.

How will Malala's courageous spirit inspire you?

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The Story of Malala Yousafzai: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) - Kindle edition by Galat, Joan Marie. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets.

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Who Was Kobe Bryant? (Who HQ Now) - Kindle edition by Labrecque, Ellen, Who HQ, Copeland, Gregory. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Who Was Kobe Bryant? (Who HQ Now).

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Yes, it's an Illustrated Children's Picture book. In fact, arguably without the illustrations, facsimiles and images, the book would have lost the nea Yes, it's an Illustrated Children's Picture book. In fact, arguably without the illustrations, facsimiles and images, the book would have lost the near-totality of its charm.(less) ...more

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Dancing Through Fields of Color book. Read 48 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. They said only men could paint powerful pictures, b...

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I Am Jazz explains what it means to be transgender in very simple terms: Jazz says she has a girl brain but a boy body. It illustrates what it can be like for families, teachers, and classmates to come to terms with what it means to be transgender. Photographs in the back show Jazz dressed as a young boy, then a young girl, and even as a mermaid.

Jazz's story teaches how good it can feel to be true to yourself and how important loving friends and family can be. She's happiest when she isn't made to hide part of herself. Supportive family and friends are very important to her. Jazz talks about feeling "crummy" when she's teased and shares how she buffers herself from unkind people.

Jazz is confident and cheerful. When she's teased, she says, she focuses on the kids who've gotten to know her and think she's nice. She's a great inspiration for children dealing with teasing for any reason, regardless of gender. Her parents are confused at first and seek advice from a doctor. They embrace Jazz as a transgender child and support her wholly.

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this book really helped my little sister understand her friend better!!

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Worm Loves Worm has 1,386 ratings and 300 reviews. Caitlyn said: This one took me by surprise. Sweet and simple, it manages to discuss gender, sexuality ...

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Change Sings by Amanda Gorman & Loren Long: An Interactive Read Aloud Book for Kids

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We Are Water Protectors book. Read 1,322 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across Nor...

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The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson. Children's read-aloud story with illustrations.

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Explore the curiosities of planet Earth and marvel at the beauty of the natural world in a new way. From opals to orchids and tapirs to ...

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Peek A Who! - Read Aloud for Story Time! Fun! Exciting Kids Book!

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Get cooking with Llama Llama in this scratch-and-sniff board book!

Llama Llama and his Mama are in the kitchen whipping up some delicious treats! Join in the fun by reading along with this super-sweet story and scratching and sniffing the fun scents on each spread, like pickles and ice cream sundaes!

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Llama Llama Yum Yum Yum!: A Scratch-and-Sniff Book

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Amazon.com: Llama Llama Yum Yum Yum!: A Scratch-and-Sniff Book: 9780448496382: Dewdney, Anna: Books

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom | Kids Books Read Aloud!

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This delightfully illustrated book contains more than seventy-five of the best-loved rhymes and songs of childhood, from soothing lullabies to schoolyard chants. Popular classics such as "Pat a Cake," "Humpty Dumpty," and "Jack and Jill" are joined by lesser-known rhymes and ditties from many different cultures. Kady MacDonald Denton's illustrations add liveliness and humor. Together, parents and children will enjoy sharing A Child's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes.

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Author: Kady MacDonald Denton

SKU: 1564694679051x457896372440399900

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This delightfully illustrated book contains more than seventy-five of the best-loved rhymes and songs of childhood, from soothing lullabies to schoolyard chants. Popular classics such as "Pat a Cake," "Humpty Dumpty," and "Jack and Jill" are joined by lesser-known rhymes and ditties from many different cultures. Kady MacDonald Denton's illustrations add liveliness and humor.

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This theme is all about series books. If a student loves one of those books, they are able to read the other books in that series to continue the series in which they love.

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Judy Moody rules! Boys and girls everywhere are relating to Judy's many moods and laughing at her hilarious adventures.

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Discover and share books you love on Goodreads.

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Read 2,277 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Madeline is one of the best-loved characters in children's literature. Set in picturesqu...

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There's no one quite like Junie B. Jones. Filled with spunk, sass, and determination, this outspoken firecracker faces each bump in the road with endless curiousity and a lot of humor along the way. Accessible and easy to read, this hilarious series breaks all the rules and will help your young readers find fun in sticky situations, despite smelly school buses, tattletales, and monsters under the bed. This laugh-out-loud collection will keep even the most reluctant of readers coming back for more.

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The Complete Junie B. Jones Series Book List

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There's no one quite like Junie B. Jones. Filled with spunk, sass, and determination, this outspoken firecracker faces each bump in the road with endless curiousity and a lot of humor along the way.

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A celebration of all types of families and the bond that holds each one together: Love! This book includes a mirror so YOUR unique family will be reflected in the story. Work together to fill in the bonus family tree with the names of everyone you love.

Families can be big, small, silly, adventurous, loud, or messy, but they all have love in common. I Love Us! is all about the little ways families show they care: breakfasts made, play times shared, hurts soothed, and good times celebrated. With a mirror surprise and fill-in family tree, this special book makes a wonderful gift for children and the people who love them on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day-every day!

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I Love Us: A Book About Family (with Mirror And Fill-In Family Tree)

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I Love Us: A Book About Family (with Mirror And Fill-In Family Tree) [Clarion Books, Uribe, Luisa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Love Us: A Book About Family (with Mirror And Fill-In Family Tree)

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Scientific books provide structure and substance for scientific communities. They extend beyond the professional scientific world and transport students into an easier way to learn about these vital concepts. 

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Scientific books provide structure and substance for scientific communities. They extend beyond the professional scientific world and transport students into an easier way to learn about these vital concepts. 

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Award-winning children's author Charline Profiri is a former teacher (K-3) and a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her board book COUNTING LITTLE GECKOS has sold over 66,000 copies. She is also the author of an interactive nonfiction picture book GUESS WHO'S IN THE DESERT (Rio Chico, Feb. 2013). Another picture book, He's Your Daddy! was named a Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, a Mom's Choice Gold award, and 2 other awards. Charline's writing has appeared in Highlights for Children, Highlights High Five, My Friend, Pockets, and The Institute of Children's Literature Rx for Writers, and has won awards from the Abilene Writers Guild, Children's Writer, and the Society of Southwestern Authors.

In addition to writing, Charline enjoys giving presentations at schools, libraries, book festivals, bookstores and conferences. Visit her website for more info: www.cprofiri.com.

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The desert is full of surprises! You never know what you might find nestled in a tall saguaro or climbing steep canyon walls. All you have to do is look! This fun, interactive guessing game invites curious children to discover all of the secrets and surprises the desert holds.

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Hurricane is a fantastic book that describes the science behind why hurricanes happen. The pictures and visuals show wind, water, and earth is involved. It also shows the after math of what happens when the hurricane is over. I would recommend this book to a 2nd grade science class. I feel like the students would really appreciate learning about hurricanes this way.

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Hurricane is a fantastic book that describes the science behind why hurricanes happen. The pictures and visuals show wind, water, and earth is involved. It also shows the after math of what happens when the hurricane is over. I would recommend this book to a 2nd grade science class.

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Volcano Wakes Up! [Peters, Lisa Westberg, Jenkins, Steve] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Volcano Wakes Up!

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The Plant Sitter on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Plant Sitter

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A Journey Through Space book. Read 6 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Take a journey from your doorstep into outer space! Zoom thr...

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Hide-And-Seek Science: Animal Camouflage [Stevenson, Emma] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hide-And-Seek Science: Animal Camouflage

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National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Caterpillar to Butterfly (Look & Learn)

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Follow a monarch as it develops from a cute caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly in simple, age-appropriate language in this colorful board book.

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"Horrible history for adults." A witty and satirical history of everything interesting that has ever happened on planet Earth from 15 billion years ago to the present day.

With Monty Python-esque humour but a lot more informative, A Less Boring History tells you everything you need to know from the Big Bang to Barack Obama, taking in the Byzantines, the Black Death, Bin Laden and the fall of bankers along the way, all boiled down to bite size chunks so that you can finally piece together all the different bits of history - and see how on earth we ended up in the mess we are today.

A Less Boring History refreshes your memory and broadens your mind. And, if that's not enough, it will also make you laugh. A lot.

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"Horrible history for adults." A witty and satirical history of everything interesting that has ever happened on planet Earth from 15 billion years ago to the present day. With Monty Python-esque humour but a lot more informative, A Less Boring History tells you everything you need to know from t...

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From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.

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Follow along with two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever.

Joyce Jenkins has recently moved to a new town with her family, and she will soon be attending a segregated school for the first time. Meanwhile, Connie Underwood is trying to figure out what her twin brothers are planning in secret. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow along with the two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever.

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If You Were a Kid During the Civil Rights Movement (If You Were a Kid)

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The Very First Americans (All Aboard Books)

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Long before Columbus landed in America, hundreds of groups of people had already made their homes here. You may have heard of some of them-like the Sioux, Hopi, and Seminole. But where did they live? What did they eat? How did they have fun? And where are they today?

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An illustrated trip through time to meet children just like you and see how they lived, from prehistoric caves to ancient Rome.

What if you could look back in time and meet everyday children just like you, but from a totally different world? How We Lived is an amazing window into history through the lives of children through time, showing the clothes they wore, the food they ate, the games they played, and the amazing worlds they lived in.

Each section opens with a new child introducing themselves to the reader in a stunning illustrated double-page scene. Behind them, the reader can see the child's environment, from prehistoric caves to Egyptian temples. This is followed by fact-filled pages, allowing readers to see their tools they used, the toys they loved, the food they ate, and much more. Join them in a Japanese palace, explore a Viking village, and race with them on horseback across the Scythian plains. How We Lived is an unforgettable journey back in time.

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How We Lived in Ancient Times: Meet Everyday Children Throughout History (How We Lived..., 1) [Hubbard, Ben] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How We Lived in Ancient Times: Meet Everyday Children Throughout History (How We Lived..., 1)

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Love Can Come in Many Ways celebrates the many diverse ways animals, and humans, show their love.

Lift a swan's felt wing to discover a baby cuddled underneath, then lift a felt speech bubble to discover the words "You are loved!"

Beneath each of the felt flaps is a wealth of snuggles.

Publication Date: 10/20/2020

Suzy Ultman is an artist, doodler, designer, and crafter. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Terry Pierce is an accomplished children?s writer with 17 books published. She lives in central California.

"This interactive lift-the-flap book is a cozy, sweet exploration of the ways love can be demonstrated, from hugs to cuddles to rides on a parent's back. A simple rhyming text pairs well with colorful and eclectic illustrations. . . Toddlers will be comforted by the steady messaging, reinforced by images, that love is all around."
-School Library Journal

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Love Can Come in Many Ways celebrates the many diverse ways animals, and humans, show their love.Lift a swan's felt wing to discover a baby cuddled underneath, then lift a felt speech bubble to discover the words "You are loved!"Beneath each of the felt flaps is a wealth of snuggles.

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Looking for travel books for children? Payton Goes to Paris is the perfect book to teach kids about the beautiful city of Paris. It's time for travel and adventure! Six-year-old Payton loves to travel around the world with her mom, dad, brother, and sister. Join them on their latest family adventure in the beautiful city of Paris. There, they will visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triomphe, and more! Payton Goes to Paris will encourage your little one to travel with purpose. It will encourage them to try new foods, ask questions about their observations, and take note of historic and interesting buildings in Paris. A great way to make traveling to Paris for kids interesting, this book will have your little one ready to hop on a flight to France. A perfect travel series for kids, Payton's adventures will ignite your child's curiosity about visiting different countries around the world and the popular sites to see while there. Looking for more children's books with diverse characters? Especially those that highlight them traveling around the world? Then check out Payton Goes to London! Additional books by Shayla McGhee include I Am Bright, Bold, and Beautiful: An Inspirational Coloring Book, I Am Smart, Strong, and Successful: An Inspirational Coloring Book for Boys and Magical Mermaids.

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The narrator in this book visits friends in 13 different countries, narrating each of them through sampling foods, viewing land marks, attending cultural events and more.

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This book is a great way to introduce geography and cultural diversity to young children. The colorful illustrations make it enticing to read while still being very informative.

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Pig the Pug is causing havoc and hilarity as he travels around the world.

Pig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, when he went on vacation he'd cause great dismay. Everywhere he goes around the globe, Pig the Pug offends the locals and causes destruction and devastation. However, in the end, Pig's rudeness comes back to bite him...Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations, Pig the Tourist is a laugh-out-loud story that follows the six previous books in the series ( Pig the Pug , Pig the Winner , Pig the Elf , Pig the Star , Pig the Fibber , and Pig the Stinker ).

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Everywhere he goes around the globe, Pig the Pug offends the locals and causes destruction and devastation. However, in the end, Pig's rudeness comes back to bite him...Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations, is a laugh-out-loud...

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The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

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Read 4,319 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Five years. That's how long Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, have lived on the road in an old ...

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B is for Biscayne National Park

C is Cape Canaveral

With E is for Everglades, K is for Key West, and O is for Orange, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Sunshine State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Florida!

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F Is for Florida (Sunshine State ABC Primer)

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F Is for Florida (Sunshine State ABC Primer) [Farley, Christin, Miles, Stephanie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. F Is for Florida (Sunshine State ABC Primer)

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Wherever You Go by Pat Zietlow Miller would make a really delightful kid-philosophical addition to a transportation storytime. The rhyming text explores all the literal and figurative aspects of roads and travel, while following a bunny and owl as they travel the world and return home. The illustrations by Eliza Wheeler are also really special -- incredibly rich drawings in ink and watercolor.

Absolutely lovely.

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Wherever You Go by Pat Zietlow Miller would make a really delightful kid-philosophical addition to a transportation storytime. The rhyming text explores all the literal and figurative aspects of roads and travel, while following a bunny and owl as they travel the world and return home.

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New things can be scary - but as one endearing little girl discovers, it's perfectly fine to take your time.

Swimming lessons are on Saturdays, and every Saturday one little girl has a stomachache. When she gets to the pool it's loud, the floor is wet and slippery, and her swim cap is too tight. Her swimming instructor, Mary, says it's OK to sit by the edge if she doesn't want to get in the water this week. The next Saturday the girl has a stomachache again, but with Mary's gentle encouragement, she eventually manages to make it into the pool to practice her kicks. Little by little, the girl's confidence grows - until one Saturday comes around when she has no stomachache at all! In a charming and relatable story about trying something new, author-illustrator Hyewon Yum shows that sometimes a little bravery and a lot of patience are all you need to face your fear.

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In a hockey match unrivaled in prehistory, the Meat-Eaters take on the Veggiesaurs. Fans go wild in the stands as T. Rex and Triceratops face off, and the game is off to a rip-roaring start. An assist from Raptor gains the first goal for the Meat-Eaters-but the naughty Pterodactyl twins, playing wingers, earn their team a penalty. The Veggies are quick to take advantage and Diplo scores. A tie game! Join the fans and find out what happens. You'll have a front row seat, so keep an eye on Raptor. Hockey gets him pretty riled up and that's quite a set of teeth he's baring . . .

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Elle of the Ball book. Read 24 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Elle Deluca is a seventh grader who is tall-not just sort of tall....

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The Field book. Read 115 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. "Vini! Come! The field calls!" cries a girl as she and her younger broth...

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Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer: 9781984815064 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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A rhyming, light-hearted celebration of families being - and belonging - together.

This deliciously warm board book is an appreciation of the unconditional love and comfort shared within a family. Through a handful of specific yet universal scenarios, from singing songs together to sharing food together, from dancing together to lying still together, this book invites the youngest readers to celebrate what it means for a family to be truly together.

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Families Belong [Saks, Dan, Smart, Brooke] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Families Belong

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My Two Moms and Me book. Read 23 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. An adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of lesbian mo...

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An imaginative young girl travels the world with her faithful companion, the moon. In her enchanted adventure she visits all seven continents while the moon goes through its cycle of phases as portrayed in silhouetted art.

"Explore More" section includes a map of the seven continents, and information related to the phases of the moon.

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Introduce kids to the planets and solar system in this fractured fairy tale retelling of the classic The Three Little Pigs. Parents and children alike will adore this out-of-this-world story, which is set in outer space!

GREEP BOINK MEEP! The three little aliens are happily settling into their new homes when the Big Bad Robot flies in to crack and smack and whack their houses down! A chase across the solar system follows in this humorous and visually stunning book from Margaret McNamara ( How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?) and Mark Fearing ( The Book that Eats People). The endpapers even include a labeled diagram of all the planets.

Mr. Tiffin and his students explore skip counting and estimation in a fun pumpkin-themed classroom experiment! This book makes a wonderful read-aloud companion to any math or science curriculum, and it's a fun way to reinforce counting skills at home.

"How many seeds are in a pumpkin?" Mr. Tiffin asks his class as they gather around the big, medium, and small pumpkins on his desk. Robert, the biggest kid, guesses that the largest one has a million seeds; Elinor, sounding like she knows what she's talking about, guesses the medium one has 500 seeds; and Anna, who likes even numbers better than odd ones, guesses that the little one has 22. Charlie, the smallest boy in the class, doesn't have a guess.

Counting pumpkin seeds is messy business, but once the slimy job is done, to everyone's surprise, the smallest pumpkin has the most seeds! As Charlie happily exclaims, "Small things have a lot going on inside of them."

And don't miss the newest addition to the Mr. Tiffin series, The Dinosaur Expert!

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Illustrated by Lucy Knisley (Knopf, May 2017)
Margaret Hamilton grew up wondering why the stars shone and how the planets moved. She threw herself into mathematics to find answers to her questions, then discovered a whole new way to understand the universe: computers! Working with the United States space program, Margaret used this amazing new invention to get astronauts all the way to the moon. And when the first lunar landing went haywire, her brilliant computer programming saved the day.
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Starred review: Beginning with Margaret Hamilton's early life as a curious girl who questioned (and studied) everything, Dean Robbins moves briskly through her career path, from teaching herself how to write computer code to assisting with the 1969 moon landing and other NASA missions. Lucy Knisley's crisp cartooning approaches Hamilton's story with reverence for her accomplishments, as well as humor. As the contributions of women in STEM fields gain increased attention and appreciation, Robbins and Knisley deliver an inspiring tribute to a true innovator.

- Publishers Weekly

Starred review: Dean Robbins successfully translates a complicated subject into an engaging text, with just the right amount of scientific information for young readers. Lucy Knisley's cartoonish illustrations perfectly capture Margaret's inquisitive spirit while keeping the story light and child-friendly. A superb introduction to the life of one girl whose dreams were out of this world.

- Kirkus Reviews

Best Children's Books of 2017: Young readers are sure to be engrossed by the story of NASA's Margaret Hamilton, who helped develop the on-board flight software for the Apollo space program, and whose navigation software helped the Apollo 11 astronauts avert an abort of their moon landing.

- Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine

Highly recommended: Dean Robbins beautifully depicts the spirit of curiosity that drove computer scientist Margaret Hamilton to success. Robbins highlights the challenges that faced her as a woman in STEM during the middle of the 20th century, but also the determination and talent she offered the space program at a critical point in its development. Illustrations by Lucy Knisley are full of fun details and visual jokes, and also capture the wonders of the night sky.

- A Mighty Girl

Starred review: Margaret Hamilton was the first scientist to call herself a software engineer. Her important contributions to space travel, especially the Apollo 11 mission, are recounted for the youngest readers in this engaging picture book biography. Short declarative sentences and bright, simple illustrations give readers a picture of girl who was always curious to know more about her world, and was determined to find out the answers herself.

- Youth Services Book Review

'Margaret and the Moon' tells a crucial hidden story, and does it with wonder and elegance that fit well with the hard-working quiet heroism of its protagonist. The author, Dean Robbins, and illustrator, Lucy Knisley, have found a lovely balance of word and image marching together to achieve precisely the right effect at all times. Robbins' voice is simple and unaffected, with a delightful ability to move from the scale of the cosmic to the confines of the lone problem solver without feeling out of place in either. Margaret Hamilton was a great programmer, but more than that, as 'Margaret and the Moon' brings beautifully to life, she was a person who loved the challenge of pondering and preparing for all the possibilities that reality can throw at our beleaguered species, a creator of plans and counter-plans, an organizer and a completionist. We all know a kid like that, and now it's up to you to find that kid and put this book in her hands. The world will be glad that you did.

- Women You Should Know

Entertaining and illuminating, this book has many curricular connections, including space travel, women's history, inventions, and coding. Cartoon-style illustrations add a sense of levity, making Margaret Hamilton's complex jobs accessible and appealing to a young audience. The author was able to interview Hamilton, and an informative note explains more about her life and career.

- School Library Journal

The thrilling story of the woman who made the Apollo 11 mission possible. Lucy Knisley's bold, vibrant illustrations feature shimmering night-sky constellations, clunky, old-school computers and super-duper spacecraft. Young readers will love Margaret, with her oversize glasses and can-do attitude. This is a standout tribute to a brilliant, brave female who was unafraid to test the boundaries of her own intelligence and who was awarded in 2016 the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

- BookPage

Dean Robbins tells the story of pioneering software engineer Margaret Hamilton, whose programs helped NASA land astronauts on the moon. In Lucy Knisely's genial, cartoonish illustrations, young Margaret gazes, wide-eyed, at constellation-filled skies and zips around with a pale yellow moon, nicely visualizing the boundlessness of her aspirations. A worthy addition to collections of picture-book biographies of scientists.

- Booklist

A must-read for strong girls and those who love and support them.

- Kids' Indie Next List

Behind good astronauts are the people who helped them get into space, and any young astronaut fan will be interested in this story of Margaret Hamilton, who helped land Neil Armstrong and his crew on the moon. An inspiring tale about one woman behind the 1969 space landing, this story will have kids thinking about all the people it takes to get a shuttle into space.

- Barnes & Noble Kids Blog

Computer science doesn't come immediately to mind as a rich field from which children's literature might grow, and yet Dean Robbins and Lucy Knisley deftly tell a story that is at once moving and exciting. It is a testament to the skill of the author and illustrator that the book will be for many readers the first biography they ever read, an early introduction to the Apollo program, and an inspiring story of how science and engineering are done-and the book excels at all three.

- NOW.SPACE

A wonderful tribute to an ambitious and brilliant woman and a great inspirational read for kids who want to get into the sciences.

- Parent.Co

Dean Robbins and Lucy Knisley deliver a lovely portrayal of a pioneer in her field who never stopped reaching for the stars.

- Children's Book Review

An engaging text and cartoon illustrations make this life story of Margaret Hamilton accessible to young readers.

- International Literary Association

This is one of those wonderful books that presents as a picture book for young children but which has plenty to teach older readers. It's a succinct biography of the pioneering software engineer whose code enabled the success of the lunar landings. Along the way, it even manages to deliver terse summaries of different branches of mathematics.

- The Planetary Society

Each concise sentence by Dean Robbins compels us to read the next one. His narrative unfolds almost like a mathematical equation, which is ingenious writing. Robbins has selected those things about Margaret Hamilton that increase our admiration for her accomplishments with every page turn. His repetition of certain key phrases generates a gentle storytelling rhythm. 'Margaret and the Moon' will promote further investigation about Margaret Hamilton; this is the beauty of a well-written nonfiction picture book.

- Librarian's Quest

Margaret Hamilton's story is complicated, and Dean Robbins does a great job distilling everything down into simple sentences that are easily understood. He has a theme-wonder-that carries through the book and holds everything together. This book should appeal to kids who like solving problems, those who wonder themselves, and those who hope to do big things.

- Picture Book Builders

This is a great book for any kid who likes looking in Guinness Books for facts and figures that they then memorize, who likes writing out detailed procedures for solving imagined problems, or who simply needs a bit of validation that the act of sitting, thinking, and solving can be as heroic as leaping and shoving and shooting. It's about foresight and planning, wedded to a deeper fascination with math and computing, pulling off the impossible, and that's a story kids can't hear enough.

- Women You Should Know

Margaret Hamilton's passion for math brought her to MIT and NASA, where she helped to put a man on the moon. The fun and usefulness of computer science are evident in this beautifully illustrated biography that will inspire any child to cultivate a vision and see the power of math to solve problems.

- Brightly

Spring 2017's Best Children's Books: 'Margaret and the Moon' belongs in the hands of young dreamers everywhere.

- Bookish

With excellent examples from Margaret Hamilton's childhood and adult life, Dean Robbins presents an accessible and compelling biography that reveals her curiosity, confidence, and convictions. Robbins' focus on Margaret's hard work, her excitement at discovering computers, and her leadership at NASA creates a narrative that is inspirational for all children. Lucy Knisley's images of mathematical problems give way to lines of code, helping children see the connection between what they're learning at school and future careers. For kids interested in science, biographies, and history, 'Margaret and the Moon' is an excellent addition to home as well as classroom and school libraries.

- Celebrate Picture Books

The book is written in a graphic novel style though it is narrative nonfiction. A great introduction to an unknown scientist who went on to win the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 as well as an early coder.

- Loyola University Chicago

Simple text and friendly, cartoonish illustrations tell the true story of Margaret Hamilton's accomplishments in a big-hearted, accessible way with an emphasis on process and learning.

- Deschutes Public Library

Margaret Hamilton's math skills were extremely important when NASA was planning the first trip to the moon. This is a great book to read if you enjoy math and science and want to learn more about how to use those in the future.

- Mount Prospect Public Library

Dean Robbins keeps the tone playful and light, showing the hard work behind Margaret Hamilton's accomplishments and her inquisitive nature as the keys to her success. A wonderful example of women in STEM, this picture book speaks to the power of brains and determination.

- Waking Brain Cells

The moon landing would never have been possible without leading woman Margaret Hamilton's longstanding contributions to the Apollo project. Margaret and the Moon explores the childhood of one of the world's greatest computer coders and is a great feminist read for little ones with an interest in math, science, and space travel.

- Culture Whisper

A fun story about a woman who pioneered computer programming and played an important role in the space program. The text is engagingly conversational, and the graphic novel-style illustrations make it kid-friendly.

- A Kids Book a Day

Margaret Hamilton loved to solve all kinds of problems, coming up with original ideas. She wondered why more girls didn't grow up to be doctors or scientists, so she studied hard and finally convinced NASA to use her software programs to get astronauts to the moon and back. Cartoon illustrations complement the conversational text in this empowering sketch.

- Reading Rockets

A lively illustrated biography of Margaret Hamilton, introducing young readers to a story about smart girls and science.

- Isthmus

This book celebrates Margaret Hamilton's smarts in a way that kids can understand. It shows her as a little girl who loved numbers, math, and asking questions. Then it follows her as she begins to solve problems and explore the world of coding. It's a wonderful tribute to an ambitious and brilliant woman and is a great inspirational read for kids who want to get into the sciences. Cheers to learning to be a nerd in a whole new way.

- The Mom Gene

Dean Robbins has done a fantastic job in this engaging picture book biography about an inquisitive woman who wrote code for the computer commands on the Apollo missions. Lucy Knisley's illustrations perfectly complement the text, offering an element of excitement. This is an excellent addition to science collections.

- Nonfiction Detectives

A perfect combination of text and pictures for a dynamic read-aloud for elementary students.

- Kiss the Book

An interesting biography told with just enough detail to make it accessible and interesting for elementary readers. Margaret Hamilton's story shows the importance of hard work and problem solving.

- Literacy on the Mind

For years, we've heard all about the male astronauts, and we've seen photos of the mission control men, with their buzz cuts and headsets. Fortunately, with movies like 'Hidden Figures' and books like 'Margaret and the Moon,' the stories of mathematically inclined women are being told. This would be a good book to read to a group of children before they try their own coding activities.

- HubPages

Margaret Hamilton's story is nothing short of inspirational, and her enormous contribution to modern computer science and space exploration is beautifully captured in this book. Her story is written with concise yet engaging text paired with warm illustrations that capture a genuine likeness when compared to the photos included in the end papers. The result is a reader experience of feeling that you get to know Margaret as a person rather than just an outline of her accomplishments. 'Margaret and the Moon' deserves to be on shelves everywhere for its ability to show kids the power of following your passions.

- Read.Learn.Repeat

'Margaret and the Moon' is a perfect balance of fun and informative. It's also a perfect beginning to any STEM project involving the moon. I'm excited to add this book to the list of must-haves for my classroom.

- Picture Books for Learning

The humor and information in 'Margaret and the Moon' make it a must-read for young people that fills in missing information about the space program a half-century ago, especially in its encouragement for girls to pursue careers in science.

- Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center

An adorable history book that checks off all my must-read boxes: science, early NASA, cute illustrations, '60s fashion.

- Homeschooling Now

An excellent addition for libraries and classrooms.

- Comics Worth Reading

An example of the best in picture-book biographies. Dean Robbins provides a thoughtful and inspiring text, and Lucy Knisley's winsome illustrations are just right for the young audience.

- Fiction Addiction

Sometimes heroes wear pencil skirts and oversize eyeglasses. This biography will make everyone wish to be superstar NASA computer programmers.

- We Are Teachers

Dean Robbins tells Margaret Hamilton's story with a light touch, while Lucy Knisley's comic-style pictures provide more in-depth representations of some of the math for those who look a little deeper. In a time when coding is becoming an integral part of the standard curriculum, an appealing story featuring code can be a worthwhile addition to a home, library, or classroom collection.

- What's Not Wrong?

The text is brisk and simple, giving enough context for readers. It creates a relatable story with simple explanations of math and science and Margaret Hamilton's work. Hamilton is shown as an ordinary girl who's interested in the world around her and works hard to explore, learn, and dream.

- Jean Little Library

This accessible picture book biography tells the story of mathematician Margaret Hamilton, who hand-wrote the code that would allow a spaceship's computer to solve unexpected problems. The cartoon-like illustrations add humor while celebrating her accomplishments.

- Bookworm for Kids

A book about women in science with fantastic illustrations and a good story.

- Everyday Reading

An inspirational picture-book biography that will inspire young readers to shoot for the moon.

- Sommer Reading

'Margaret and the Moon' follows Margaret Hamilton from her early life as a girl who loved numbers and problem solving to a woman who wrote computer code that helped U.S. astronauts get to the moon. Young readers may find a connection to their own desire to solve problems in the world around them, no matter how big or small.

- Babies to Bookworms

Lucy Knisley's illustrations match Dean Robbins' storytelling and make Hamilton's story accessible for all readers. The book communicates a message of perseverance and problem-solving that inspires us all to reach for the stars and the moon.

- On the Shelf 4 Kids

A fun read for kids who like thinking outside the box and challenging stereotypes.

- Liowabrary

Margaret Hamilton was a curious child whose hard work made her a pioneer in the NASA space program. This is a very interesting biography that will prove inspiring to all readers and includes actual photos of the subject.

- Reading in Action, Fresno County Office of Education

An inspiring and entertaining comic book tale of a real-life superhero.

- Rhapsody in Books

Dean Robbins introduces us to Margaret Hamilton, who through her brilliance and imagination helped usher in the space age. It's a great story about a young woman who was at the forefront of a new world.

- Council for Wisconsin Writers

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Margaret and the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Saved the First Lunar Landing

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Illustrated by Lucy Knisley (Knopf, May 2017) Margaret Hamilton grew up wondering why the stars shone and how the planets moved. She threw herself into mathematics to find answers to her questions, then discovered a whole new way to understand the universe: computers!

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National Geographic Society

Ages 6-8

This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with colorful illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe.

Chapters include:
* Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.
* Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system.
* Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts.
* Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes.
* The last chapter delves into space exploration: humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc.

About the author

CATHERINE D. HUGHES is the author of National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs, and is the science editor for the award-winning National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids magazines. She has a master's degree in early childhood education.

Award-winning author DAVID A. AGUILAR is widely recognized for his ability to communicate the wonderment of science to enthusiasts of all ages. David's artwork has been featured on the History Channel's series "The Universe", Time magazine, CNN, USA Today, National Geographic, Astronomy, and more. His other books include Planets, Stars & Galaxies and 13 Planets.

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Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference / Encyclopedias

Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Astronomy

Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science

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