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"Each family is unique. Sometimes families only have one parent, and that's OK. Many children in the United States live with one parent. This title explores the joys, hardships, and complexities of life with a single parent. Some families with one parent are surrounded by positive circumstances, while others face difficulties such as a lack of childcare, poverty, and more. This title touches upon the different situations that might lead to a single-parent...
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"Immigrants have both built and enriched the United States. And yet, newcomers do not always feel welcome in their communities. This book explores the past and present of immigration -- most specifically, the challenges that young people experience when they grow up in a culture very different from the one their parents know. 'What is a family?' What used to seem like a simple question has grown ever more complex. The set explores the different types...
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Want a new way to show someone who your best friend is? How about using signs to tell your classmates about your family? Young readers will be delighted to learn a new way to discuss their favorite people. Both Spanish and English translations encourage kids to explore different languages and methods of communication. Learning any language, either spoken or manual, begins with vocabulary acquisition. The trilingual Talking Hands series offers readers...
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Eight-year-old Angelica lives in an apartment in San Francisco with her parents, Anna and Tony. Her Grandma Francisca lives next door. Angelica enjoys spending time with her grandmother after school and on weekends. From Francisca, Angelica learns much about the family and its traditions and values. Grandma Francisca is an active woman who has many different jobs. She grew up in New Mexico with eight brothers and sisters. Her parents were born in...
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Big kids Anna and Oliver give young readers the inside scoop on what to expect when a new baby is expected. In a fresh picture book/comic style, Ready, Set...Baby offers up a funny, loving, reassuring peek into life as a big brother or sister--with solid information, kid-friendly humor, and even tips for parents on how to help kids thrive when the new baby arrives.
17) Superfudge
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Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother Fudge.
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"There are all sorts of families in the world. Some have a mom and a dad. Others have two dads. Others have two moms! This title explores the joy of family in its varied forms, focusing on family life in homes with two moms. It examines key concepts such as teamwork, discussing feelings, family structure, and the many benefits to living with two moms in one household"--
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