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1) Just Flowers
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Izzy's new neighbor is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighbor discovers unwanted flowers--again and again--in his precious rose garden, he bids Izzy to take them away. Izzy does--and uses the blooms to brighten someone else's day. Before long, the town is bursting with Izzy's flowers. The grumpy neighbor doesn't see the fuss. "They're JUST FLOWERS!" he yells. "Just flowers" that brought joy and color to everyone...
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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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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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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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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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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...
9) 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 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.
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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...
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Amandeep "Aman" S. Kochar es el presidente y director ejecutivo de Baker & Taylor, una compañía de distribución editorial, servicios de contenido y software de casi 200 años de historia. Fue nombrado Líder Global por EdTech en 2021 y es un apasionado defensor de la educación y la alfabetización temprana. Sirve en la junta directiva de United for Libraries, una división de la American Library Association (ALA) y de la National Book Foundation....
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It's dog-yoga day at the green space next to the animal shelter and Jeet, Fudge, and their friends are eager to join in to help manage their nerves about summer ending and school starting. Hilarity ensues when Fudge finds multiple ways to interrupt the practice. But that won't stop the friends from finding their calm! In the end, everyone learns the value of connecting with their breath, slowing down, and stretching their bodies. Amandeep 'Aman' S....
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Amandeep 'Aman' S. Kochar is President and CEO of Baker & Taylor, the near 200-year-old book distributor, content services, and software company. He is Edtech Digest's 2021 Global Leader of the Year, and a passionate champion for early literacy and education, serving on the board of directors for both United for Libraries, a division of the American Libraries Association (ALA), and the National Book Foundation. Formerly of New Delhi, Aman lives in...
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En el día más caluroso del año, Jeet, Choco, Jamal y Tirón montan un puesto de limonada con el fin de recaudar dinero para comprar un ventilador para los cachorros del refugio de animales. ¡Pero no saben que dos hermanas y sus mascotas tuvieron la misma idea! Amandeep "Aman" S. Kochar es el presidente y director ejecutivo de Baker & Taylor, una compañía de distribución editorial, servicios de contenido y software de casi 200 años de historia....
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Jeet Y Choco: Amigos Para Siempre (Jeet and Fudge: Forever Friends)
Jeet Y Choco: ¡A divertirse en el parque acuático! (Jeet and Fudge: Fun at the Waterpark)
Jeet Y Choco: La biblioteca amorosa (Jeet and Fudge: The Loving Library) Amandeep 'Aman' S. Kochar is President and CEO of Baker & Taylor, the near 200-year-old book distributor, content services, and software company. He is Edtech Digest's 2021 Global Leader of the Year, and...