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1) Keeping pace
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Determined to regain her sense of accomplishment after losing her top-class ranking to Jonah, Grace decides to compete against him in a Labor Day half-marathon, but as they train together, she learns valuable lessons about what truly matters.
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"I'm still learning to love myself, but it's okay. I know I can always keep trying. Even an ordinary day is full of little challenges, especially when you're a kid. Like when you're learning to ride a bike and you still need training wheels...so the other kids ride past you. Or when you jump in a mud puddle...but you fall in and get your pants wet. Luckily you can learn to be kind to yourself with a bit of practice"--
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Henry ; 2
Pub. Date
2024
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English
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Henry, a young boy with autism goes on a class field trip to the natural history museum, with instructions to find something new.
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Teaching children about honesty can be a challenging endeavor. This book makes it fun and easy to teach your child the value of being honest. With engaging storytelling, this book is a great read for at home and in the classroom. Honesty is a vital trait for young students, and learning it from an early age helps children grow into ethical individuals. Grasping the nuances of honesty can be tricky for young minds, but this book breaks down the concept...
7) The Lost Box
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Welcome to Ms Purplebubble's class: a place of fun, acceptance and kindness.
"You have both learnt an important lesson today. It is not nice to blame someone else if you do not know the truth. It can make them really upset."
Divine loves her beautiful, pink lunchbox and is very excited to take it with her on a school trip to the park. However, when her lunchbox goes missing, she enlists the help of her friend, Tinkin, to find it.
When they see that...
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Did you ever have an iconic big brother, big sister, older cousin, or neighbourhood hero that everyone admired and wanted to be around? Someone who shielded you from bullies, wild animals, or even your own self-doubt? Someone who bolstered your confidence and made you feel like you belonged? If so, then you had your very own Big Cousin Mike. This series is a tribute to those remarkable individuals. It's a heartfelt thank you for including us in your...
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2023.
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English
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"A collection of poems that explore childhood experiences--from the whimsical to the poignant--by Shannon Bramer, with magical art by Irene Luxbacher. Shannon Bramer's follow-up to her much-loved poetry book Climbing Shadows is a collection of poems that explore a range of childhood experiences. Many poems reveal what it feels like to be a child--to pretend and dream and play with abandon, as well as to hurt and regret and feel sorrowful. The poems...
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Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Gentle, supportive, and straightforward, Sometimes When I'm Worried describes a child's experience with worry and the many ways it can surface, as well as how her sister and their two dads help her cope with the feeling. "Sometimes when I'm worried, my tummy feels funny. I get hot and sweaty. My legs jiggle like jelly." Along with the main character, young children learn ways to...
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Every morning Junia the mule carries Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. They deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. Each month they ride hundreds of miles, traveling through sunshine, rain, and snow. The beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series comes to life in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's...
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Daniel has everything, books, toys, food, a beautiful family. One day he saw a cat outside, she was skinny and seemed hungry and lost. Daniel felt very sorry for this cat, he started thinking how he can help. The cat's name was Sunny. Daniel shared his food with her, and when the weather got cold, he wanted to invite her into his house. One day, Sunny did something to repay Daniel and his family for all their kindness.
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In the heartwarming tale of Tweedles and Ellie, discover the remarkable journey that unfolds when two young girls, facing their own physical challenges, encounter a bully. Rather than succumbing to fear or animosity, they choose a path of compassion and friendship.
This inspiring book is a poignant reminder for anyone who has encountered challenges due to their differences. As Ellie and Grace navigate their physical challenges, they find themselves...
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When a kid is teased about their lunch- the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy. When a classmate mocks their lunch, the storyteller's imagination takes flight. Clearly, the classmate doesn't realize that sandwiches don't know any words and can't be insulted. Also, the kid seems confused. Perhaps they think the sandwich is a strange fish. Or a space rock. But these are not the reasons for the classmate's bullying. Sometimes they come...
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Experience the joy and laughter of your child as they listen to you read this fun story full of rhymes!
Bart the Bully, Learns a Lesson is a book that can help to broach the subject of bullying. Follow along as Bart tries to clean up his act.
After a mishap, a bully named Bart begins searching for ways to become a better person. The adventure he goes on is a journey that you can take your children on as they, too, learn how one boy was able to change...
18) The Code
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Themes: Bullying, Tattling, Being an Outcast, Friendship, Cheating, Morals, Ethics. Chris and others are tormented by the school bully, Phil. But no one speaks up because of "the code." That's until Chris decides it is time for a change. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters...
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Have you ever been to the Okachoowa Swamp?
Have you ever seen a mugwamp?
Come join in his adventure,
as he sits on his fence
one day after another,
with his mug on one side
and his wamp on the other.
Can he whistle a song that will bring him a friend?
His story will tell you how it turns out in the end.
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A Friend in a Donkey provides a simple philosophy, recognizing true friendship, friendship that often isn't apparent until difficult times occur. It also affirms that more is not better but asserts what was famously quoted by English writer, Samuel Johnson, "Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen."
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