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From Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Jack Wong, a story of a boy who discovers that the more he learns, the more there is to know! On their neighborhood walks together, a boy learns from his older sister all about the plants they see - magnolias that smell like lemon cake, creeping weeds that used to be planted for decoration, and even how dandelion greens can be eaten with spaghetti! But what makes a plant a flower, vegetable or weed, anyway?...
2) Milo walking
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Young Milo and his mother go for the same walk around their neighborhood every morning, but with Milo's imagination, there are always new things to see, old things to see in new ways, and the possibilities of what they will see tomorrow.
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Delve into the captivating world of a three-year-old as he navigates the bewildering realm of adults in Kinderbarton. In this heartwarming tale, Stephen Barton, a typical toddler with a vivid imagination, observes the humorous and unpredictable actions of grown-ups. Expecting the world to align with his own understanding, Stephen's playtime adventures can take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to tears.
Living with his parents and older sister,...
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A heart-warming new story from Emma Chichester Clark celebrating 25 years of beloved characters Lily and Blue Kangaroo. Blue Kangaroo has gone everywhere with Lily for as long as they can both remember. So when Lily and her friends are planning their very first sleepover, Lily is so excited for a new adventure with her beloved Blue Kangaroo! But when she hears her friends saying they're too old for stuffed toys, Lily knows she won't be able to take...
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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help as a mentor, from giving advice to offering new experiences, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades...
8) How to Bird
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Birding for everyone, everywhere.
Birding is a joyful, wonder-filled activity that anyone can do. Featuring the skyline and natural spaces of New York City, How to Bird invites children to explore birdwatching, with each page featuring a new birding strategy. A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that seeing and hearing birds makes us happier, and this book shows how everyone, wherever they live, can be a birder.
Birding is a fun and...
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Isadora Moon volume 4
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Random House
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[2018]
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Half-fairy, half-vampire Isadora Moon wants a normal human birthday party, but will her parents be able to meet her request?
10) Lindsay Smiles
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Lindsay Smiles is a story about the Smiles family moving back to the town where the whole family was born, with Mr. Smiles starting a new job and Lindsay Smiles starting a new school.
Lindsay, who was born with Down syndrome, is now a fourth grader at Hope Elementary. The sadness of saying goodbye to her friends is being replaced with the excitement of her new house, new friends, and new school.
The Smiles family hopes you enjoy the story of...
11) Sally's New Look
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In this sweet picture book about learning new things, a curious young dog goes to the groomer and gets a fancy new hairdo. Are you ready for your haircut, Sally?
Sally is going to the groomer!
Lovable pup Sally is looking a little shaggy, so her owners are taking her to the groomer. It smells like a garden and Sally sees brushes and bows galore. Then it's time for a bath. Once she's squeaky clean and blow-dried, Sally gets brushed, snipped and...
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Mom's Choice Awards Ganador de la Medalla de OroTodos los niños le tenían miedo al viejo gruñón de la cuadra de Allie, incluyendo ella misma. Su casa estaba en ruinas, su jardín repletó de maleza, y él lucía miserable. Cada vez que alguien pasaba frente a su casa, preferían pasarse al otro lado de la calle.En una noche de Halloween, Allie, su hermana Marie, y su mejor amigo Ryan tuvieron una alarida experiencia. ¿Acaso están en peligro?...
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Where can a mascot go when their theme park is closed for good? Join Buck 'n' Bronco on a whacky, laugh-out-loud adventure as they search for a new place to call home … Buck 'n' Bronco are mascots at the Happy Ranch theme park. It's their mission to Bring the Happy™ to your day! But when Happy Ranch is demolished to make way for a futuristic new park, Buck 'n' Bronco find themselves without a home and without a job. They head out on the road,...
14) Us, in Progress
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★"Pura Belpré honoree Delacre's chronicles-each different from the next-offer moving snapshots of family heartbreak, disadvantage, dysfunctionality, heartbreak, privilege, and joy." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "Beautifully written with candor, honesty and perfect brevity. Delacre illustrates as well, providing a gorgeous mixed-media portrait of each story's main character. A collection not to be missed." - Booklist (starred review)
"This...
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Alice McKinley. Main series volume 1
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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2011, c1985
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Eleven-year-old, motherless Alice decides she needs a gorgeous role model who does everything right; and when placed in homely Mrs. Plotkins's class she is greatly disappointed until she discovers it is what people are inside that counts.
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On Mars, no resource is more precious than water. Without it, farmers could not survive, and communities would shrivel up and die. Unfortunately, water Raiders are a constant threat on the red planet. When the Songs' family farm is attacked and their water supply is stolen, the neighboring families decide it's time to fight back. Will they be able to stop the Raiders attacks? And what part will Belle and her friends play in helping to expose the Raiders'...
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Winter has been rough for Belle Song and her family. Food is running low, and her mother is expecting a new baby. To restock food and medical supplies, Belle's father decides to take everyone to Tharsis City, the capital of Mars. Belle can't wait to see the amazing wonders and marvels that Tharsis City has to offer. But unforeseen dangers lurk in the city streets. Will Belle and her Nabian friend, Ta'al, be able to overcome the troubles they face...
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A 21-year-old guy goes in search of a better ending for his story, an ending that never comes. You can't change a story that's already done but he can't stop thinking about it. Things ended badly with the stranger he met in Salt Lake City and he searches for a way to change the past or find out what exactly happened between the two of them - because it kills him the handsome stranger got away.
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When Belle Song and her Nabian friend, Ta'al, decide to go exploring, they stumble upon some ancient Martian ruins. What they find there will seriously test their friendship. After escaping from some dangerous lizard creatures, the girls begin to argue about what they found. Both claim they know who built the site, and neither are budging in their beliefs. Will Belle and Ta'al find a compromise and mend their friendship? Or will the new girl in town...
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