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Every day, no matter how hot, Lala carries a pot of water around the corner to a patch of dirt and concrete, waters the tiny weeds sprouting there, and whispers words of encouragement to her plant friends; then, on the hottest day of all, her mother insists she stay home, but Lala worries about her friends, and whispers words of love--with a magical result.

It is not always easy for a dinosaur to learn how to be kind, but with a little practice, and keeping other people firmly in mind, he can become a one-of-a-kind, very kind dinosaur.

"Claire Petrenko always knew it was coming. Breast cancer has claimed the lives of both her mother and her younger sister. Now, as she cobbles the pieces of her own life back together, the devastating family legacy returns, and Claire receives the same diagnosis. So when her old friend Jenna Hogan suddenly shows up at her door -- like a fairy godmother offering to grant a wish -- Claire seizes the chance to revisit her past... and salvage her future....

Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool. And then there's the uncool has-bean ... Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd--until one day the cool beans show him how it's done.

Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes backmatter notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah.

A teacher who wants to knit mittens as Christmas gifts for her students finds a creative solution when she runs into a yarn shortage.

"Of all the things you teach me, teach me to be BIG." The job of a big brother is priceless. There is no one in the world like you, so teach them to be kind, to be brave, and to forgive. But most of all, teach them to be BIG.

"Once upon a time, below a misty blue mountain by a wild, dark forest, a little village was home to four fairytale friends. Join Cinderella, Sleepy Beauty, Jack, and Snow White as they learn about kindness, responsibility, honesty, and teamwork in four delightful original stories."--Back cover.

"A humorous and insightful look into what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular (and industry favorite) By the Book podcast"--

Accompanying his busy human around New York City, Walter tries to be a good dog.