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Penelope's Poppy always wears khaki pants. When he finds a hole in one pair, he asks Penelope to patch it. Penelope likes to sew, but she soon realizes that mending the hole is more complicated than she first thought. Penelope struggles with the challenges and frustrations, but, with a little help from her mama, she finally-and creatively-repairs Poppy's pants. Poppy's Pants is about perseverance and problem-solving. Through Penelope's example youngsters...
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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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★"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)
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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,...
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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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Sally is excited for the first day of puppy school, but it isn't easy when there are so many new things to see (and sniff!).
It's hard to focus at puppy school when there are all kinds of pups to play with, water to splash in...and so many smells! But Sally doesn't give up and keeps trying, ending the day triumphantly.
Just like children, puppies have a lot to explore in and learn about the world around them. This sweet story will give confidence...
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"In this funny picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each other special trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad-which become good bad times alongside a friend. Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?"--
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I get a say about what happens to me. Learning how to give and receive consent helps us stay safe and happy. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about consent clear and fun, while hands-on activities put this early life skill into practice. Explore how life works when our bodies are our own.
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Belle Song just wants to go home. She doesn't understand why her family had to move to Mars. The new family farm is in the middle of nowhere. It's dirty, the animals smell, and the people in town aren't very friendly. Worst of all, she misses her friends back on Earth. At least her android, Melody, tries to keep her company. Will Belle learn to enjoy her new life on Mars? Will she be able to make new friends with the alien kids at her school? This...
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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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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'...
12) Can't Do it All
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There are so many fun options, but we can't do it all! Learning how to balance all we want to do helps us be the best at all of the things we choose to do. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about balance fun, while hands-on activities put this early life skill into practice. Explore how life works when we find the balance.
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"Slug and Snail Search for Home offers children (and adults) the tools to discuss the importance of home, safety, companionship, and love."-Evan M. Dollve, author of Seeking Imperfection: Body Image, Marketing, and God
It can be difficult to talk to children about moving to a new home, or losing a home, or going back-and-forth between homes. With a delightful tale of two friends wandering the world together, Slug and Snail Search for Home invites...
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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...
15) All that grows
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"A boy discovers he has much to learn while observing plants with his older sister -- a story about cultivating patience and letting knowledge grow. As a boy walks around the neighborhood with his older, green-thumbed sister, she tells him all about the plants they see -- magnolias that smell like lemon cake, quince trees that will bloom the most beautiful red, daffodils that are the flower of Mother's Day, and even dandelions, whose greens can be...
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Polish English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Polish as their second language.It's the summer holidays, and Mark is looking forward to having a big adventure!Są wakacje, a Marek z niecierpliwością czeka na wielką przygodę!But when his Mom and Dad announce that the family is going on a camping trip he becomes scared.Kiedy jednak Mama i Tata oznajmiają, że rodzina jedzie na biwak, ogarnia go strach.Will Mark overcome...
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English Greek Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids learning English or Greek as their second language. "Goodnight, My Love!" by Shelley Admont won the Gold Medal in 2019 Readers' Favorite annual international book award in the Children - General category Alex finds it hard to go to sleep, so he starts making up excuses. After reading a bedtime story, his father suggests planning a dream that he would like to see when he falls asleep. Find out...
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Prix du Choix de Maman Gagnant de la Medaille d'Or!Tous les enfants craignent l'homme grognon du quartier d'Allie, y compris elle. Sa maison tombe en ruine, son jardin est envahi par la végétation et il a l'air malheureux. Chaque fois que quelqu'un passe devant sa maison, il traverse de l'autre cté de la rue.Le soir d'Halloween, Allie, sa sœur Marie et son meilleur ami Ryan ont une expérience de hurlement. Sont-ils en danger ?
19) Squad Goals
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A story of family, friendship, and making life work, no matter what it throws at you!
Mackenzie Miller has big goals
For instance, conquering 7th grade, with projects. There's the Mom Project (finding her a boyfriend, even if she says she's not interested), the Friend Project (win back the BFFs who dumped her and make a new friend), and the Band Project (so what if she's never planned a fundraiser? How hard can it be?).
But, finding real-life romance...
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Practice measuring surface area and volume while reading the story of a family who pack and move into a new house. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn surface area and volume and build their STEM skills.
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