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Publisher Annotation: Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she’s the only Indian American student, and home, with her family’s traditions and holidays. But Reha’s parents don’t understand why she’s conflicted—they only notice when Reha doesn’t meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma, although their names are linked—Reha means “star” and Punam means “moon”—but they are...
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Publisher Annotation: When a teacher asks her class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds when they hear their classmates? responses. A lively dialog ignites as the students discover unexpected facets of one another?and themselves. With her ear for authentic dialog and knowledge of tweens? priorities and emotions, Linda Sue Park...
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Colors explode off the page in this energetic, jazzy picture book introducing readers to colors in both English and Spanish. In a style brimming with rhythm and syncopation, author Sherry Shahan introduces nine colors by interweaving images and dance steps. Ecuadoran artist Paula Barragán's illustrations capture the rhythm and vivacity of the text.
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Este hermoso y poético relato de un niño que viaja en una caravana desde El Salvador hacia la frontera de los Estados Unidos, ofrece una necesaria y elocuente visión que contrarresta las mentiras que se escuchan acerca de los inmigrantes centroamericanos cuya única opción es abandonar sus amadas tierras natales.
Esta novela en verso es un poderoso relato en primera persona. Cuenta la historia de Misael Martínez, un
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Beginner Books, a division of Random House
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[2019]
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An easy-to-read counting book, inspired by Dr. Seuss and illustrated with artwork from his books! Count on Dr. Seuss to make learning numbers fun! This simple, rhymed riff about counting is illustrated with art from some of the most beloved works by Dr. Seuss, including One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?,?and Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!?Great for the earliest reader-and beginning counter-it's a perfect companion...
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Words & Pictures
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2020.
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A sweet and lyrical picture book for younger children celebrating all the ways that creatures on our planet say "I love you."? From snuggling garter snakes to big, cozy bear hugs, this book in verse shares how animals we'd expect, and some we wouldn't, express affection for each other. Each animal interaction is compared with a similar human one, in beautifully blended illustrations composed by the talented Alette Strattoff-showing that we are not...
10) Get up, stand up
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Chronicle Books
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[2019]
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English
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Children are encouraged to resist bullying and stand up for their rights.
13) Meowl-o-ween
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Astra Young Readers, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
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[2023]
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English
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It's Halloween night, also known as Meowl-o-ween! Cats are on the prowl, ready to give trick-or-treaters a fright. But one lost kitten is scared--will she find her way and join the fun?
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G. P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
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2014.
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Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention.
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Wisdom Publications
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[2020]
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"Destined to be classic: a tale from the Buddhist sutras told in the memorable and engaging rhyming verse in the tradition of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein. Children and their parents will both love it, and be encouraged. Illustrated in a style that brings both humor and tradition, by the renowned and award-winning illustrator of Wisdom's Illustrated Lotus Sutra, and many other books. I See You, Buddha will help children (and their parents) difficulty...
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Tiger Tales
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[2022]
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English
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In this latest installment of the Tinysaurs adventures, Clawdie, Spike, and Roary find that they don't have any candy for the trick-or-treaters who come to their door! Can they figure out a way to save Halloween? The Tinysaurs return with an exciting Halloween adventure! Clawdie, Spike, and Roary prepare for Halloween by decorating the house and getting ready to welcome the trick-or-treaters who come to their door. But the Tinysaurs realize that they...
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Door of no return volume 1
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2022.
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"A novel in verse about an Asante boy who is captured and taken from his village during the nineteenth century."--
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Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures?
20) Taking time
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Lantana Publishing
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2020.
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Taking time to listen to a bird's song on the breeze. Taking time to gather up the blossom dancing free. Taking time to imagine the deep sounds of the sea. Taking time to cherish you . . . and cherish me. This poem is inspired by principles of mindfulness and invites children around the world to experience the wonders of nature and home.
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