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If you love dogs, if you love Christmas, you will love this book about an aging pug named Teddy Roosevelt, and his very human 'family.' All she wants is a settled-down life.
What she gets is a dog-and a whole new normal ... There he stood in the doorway: overweight, depressed and nearly homeless-a pug named Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy was Brydie Benson's latest problem, arriving on top of her messy divorce and sudden move. Brydie needed a place to start...
42) Kwanzaa
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa
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At first glance, Nell King's cozy home in Yorktide, Maine, seems a step down from the impeccably decorated Boston house she shared with her husband. But in the six years since he abruptly left to marry another woman, Nell and her almost-grown daughters have found real happiness and comfort here. Now, faced with what may be their last Christmas together, Nell feels anxious. She gave up her own ambitions when she married. With the daily obligations...
44) Groundhog Day
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Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
45) Valentine's Day
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Pebble Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
46) Veterans Day
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Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Introduces Veterans Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed
48) Thanksgiving Day
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Series
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Pebble Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Simple text and photographs describe the history of Thanksgiving Day and how it is celebrated
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Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have been killed fighting in American wars. Respectful illustrations and informative text teach readers about the history and pastimes associated with Memorial Day, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction...
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Learn about Easter eggs and try out a delicious recipe for an edible bird's nest. Kids discover the meaning of and pastimes associated with Easter. This title teaches children about traditions passed down through the ages and explores how Easter is celebrated today. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction...
51) New Year's Day
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Pebble Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Simple text and photographs describe the history of New Year's Day and the many ways in which it is celebrated
52) Thanksgiving
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Thanksgiving
54) Labor Day
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Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Introduces Labor Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed
55) March
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Publisher
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to some of the characteristics, events, and activities of the month of March
57) Valentine's Day
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Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades and festivals with Irish traditional music and green clothing
59) Forty-Four
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With hundreds of five-star reviews, this is the third book in the "fantastic, edge of your seat" 13-part Forty-Four saga. See why more than half a million readers have downloaded this amazing series.Two years ago Abby Craig died in the dark waters of a mountain lake. And then forty-four minutes later she miraculously came back to life.Dr. Nathaniel Mortimer is sure he was the one who saved her that day. But there is still much he doesn't understand....
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