Susan Hood
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The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias "Anna") and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers, while hiding in plain sight, during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna's son).
She wouldn't be Zhanna. She'd use an alias. A for Anna. A for alive.
When the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends,...
4) I am mad!
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English
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A young girl is upset when her sister purposely messes up her dress. Includes "Phonics Guidelines."
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"Each poem and illustration shines with a personality all its own." -Shelf Awareness (starred review)
"This book has definitely made an impact on my life." -Kitt Shapiro, daughter of Eartha Kitt
Fresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women-each paired with a noteworthy female artist-to the next generation of activists, trailblazers, and rabble-rousers.
From the award-winning author of Ada's Violin...
7) Lifeboat 12
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English
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In 1940, a group of British children, their escorts, and some sailors struggle to survive in a lifeboat when the ship taking them to safety in Canada is torpedoed. Includes historical notes.
10) The New Kid
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English
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Look out! There is a new boy in Miss Hall's class. His name is Sid, and he is one silly kid.
11) Time for Bed?
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English
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Mom says, "It's late. It's time for bed". But this girl can't even think of going to bed yet. She has too many important things to do!
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The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood.
It wouldn't be easy, but they had to try.
It was their only chance to survive.
In 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat,...
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Reader's Digest Children's Books
Pub. Date
2003
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English
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"This beautifully illustrated book about a caterpillar's springtime adventure is sure to delight young readers. In addition to the fun-to-read, rhyming story, Caterpillar Spring Butterfly Summer features a colorful, fabric-covered spring that stretches and winds through the colorful scenes, mimicking the motion of a crawling caterpillar. On the final spread, there's a pop-up surprise and happy ending that's guaranteed to bring a smile to every reader's...
17) Max's train ride
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English
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Max loves riding the train! Today, he and his mom are going on a very special trip.
19) Just say boo!
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Harper
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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Young tricker-treaters learn what to say in different Halloween situations.
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2021]
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English
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"Hood's poems highlight the threat of plastic and shows how it is hurting the health of our planet. You'll discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and other methods to break down plastic pollution faster. Hood then introduces readers to young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change-- and inspires you to change the way you think about plastic!"--Provided by publisher.