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The Blessings of Friendship, created by New York Times bestselling author and artist Mary Engelbreit, is a playful and poignant treasury of poetry, Bible verses, and quotes that celebrate the joy of friendship. Children will learn from timeless sayings and poems what it means to be a friend-helping, encouraging, listening, sharing with, and loving one another. Colorful and whimsical illustrations bring these words to life, as children learn the value...
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Squirrel is busy running his tailoring shop, Fix and Stitch: Tailor for all Needs. He can thread a needle and mend a tear in the wink of an eye. But now that the leaves have fallen and the birds have flown south, it's time for Squirrel to close the shop. He must prepare his winter home before the snow comes. But just as Squirrel goes to collect materials for his winter home, neighbors arrive, needing his special talents and attention. And Squirrel...
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In this picture book, Karen Kingsbury tells the story of a boy in competition with other young knights to become prince of all the land. In a series of contests and competitions, the king recognizes the brave young knight as the winner, not because he was the fastest or strongest, and not because he was smarter or more cunning than the other knights. Rather, the brave young knight is the winner because he doesn't follow the crowd, instead making decisions...
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Did you know that what you do today can change the world forever? The Boy Who Changed the World opens with a young Norman Borlaug playing in his family's cornfields with his sisters. One day, Norman would grow up and use his knowledge of agriculture to save the lives of two billion people. Two billion! Norman changed the world! Or was it Henry Wallace who changed the world? Or maybe it was George Washington Carver? This engaging story reveals the...
5) Share?
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Sharing isn't easy! It can be difficult to explain to young children why sharing is important, but this relatable resource uses simple text and charming illustrations to make this challenging concept more accessible for early learners. The clear text empowers readers to make the choice to share. In addition, discussion points help open the door to conversations about sharing and taking turns at home and at school. The friendly, gentle tone of this...
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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help in the community, from planting trees to visiting nursing homes. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.
7) Squeakers
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I was grinning from ear to ear the day I received Squeakers. A pet of my very own is something I had always hoped for, but little did I realize how such an adorable little guinea pig could get both of us into so much trouble.
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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help lead activities, from organizing social clubs to leading protests, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of...
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Honesty is a value that can be difficult to explain, especially to children wondering why they need to tell the truth. This volume is a helpful resource for young readers who need gentle guidance toward a deeper understanding of why the truth is so important. The age-appropriate language and empowering tone inform and inspire readers without talking down to them. Readers are presented with facts and examples to help them see why telling the truth...
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Sometimes tricky situations happen out of the blue, and this tale displays the importance of helping others when you least expect to be needed. On his way to training, Swish the Shark encounters a net full of fish who are stuck and likely to be eaten soon. Instead of ignoring them, Swish gets more helpers, and they ultimately work together to assist the fish in need. With charming illustrations and achievable text, readers are immersed into...
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As a way of explaining life to her children and seeing the joy on their faces, LH Miller decided to put some of her stories in a book. She titled her book My Little Red Wagon of Children's Stories. These are stories like "I Saw You Today," where there was a young girl who had a conversation with God about the way she saw His work that day. There is "Cameron Finds a New Friend," about a city boy who moves to the country and finds a friend, a frog he...
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Introduce children, in English and Spanish, to gratitude and philanthropy, and show them how they can contribute to their community in simple, meaningful ways. Young children can participate in service learning projects to help make the world a better place. This English-Spanish bilingual book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator. Words and pictures show children contributing to their community in...
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In each Nicholas Knows book, the reader will follow the characters through various life situations. In each situation, the characters learn valuable lessons and are always subtly guided by their wise friend Nicholas Clifford.
In "Nicholas Knows: The Truth about Differences," the characters are given a school assignment to help them learn about everyone's differences. Along the way, the students learn surprising truths about being different.
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Palabras que hablan de amor, escrito por Rick Warren, autor de Una vida con propósito, número uno en la lista de los libros más vendidos del New York Times, e ilustrado por Ag Jatkowska, explora el poder de las palabras. Con calidez y sabiduría, este libro inspirador ofrece una mirada sincera sobre el lenguaje y cómo los niños emplean las palabras para alentar, perdonar, expresar gratitud, sanar y amar. A través de ilustraciones encantadoras...
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Así comienza el viaje en El amor es bondadoso, escrito por la exitosa autora Laura Sassi e ilustrado por Lison Chaperon. Esta conmovedora historia sobre el Pequeño Búho y su búsqueda para comprarle a su abuelita una caja de chocolates con forma de corazón para su cumpleaños se basa en el verdadero significado del amor como se describe en 1 Corintios 13. Se cuenta en prosa simple, aunque el Pequeño Búho se ve frustrado a cada paso, este sincero...
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The Baby Wren and the Great Gift, written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jen Corace, is a celebration of all the wonderful gifts God has given us. The tiny wren marvels at the incredible creatures around her, all the while wishing she had a special gift to share. As she takes in the beauty of the world around her, she discovers a unique talent that's been inside her all along.
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Royalty or Shepherds? A Christmas Story takes a different twist as the multicultural angelic choir and orchestra announces Jesus' birth. The King wants His Special Royal People to hear this exciting news first, and the angels practiced till their wings drooped. But instead of seeing long, flowing robes, crowns, feathers, and rings, all they find are shepherds guarding dirty, smelly sheep standing on the grassy green hills! In this fast-moving lyrical...