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961) I'm Fine, Thank You
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Lorani believes that she is strong and can do everything on her own. That's the side of herself that she prefers to show to her friends, family and her teachers. The truth is, even though she needs help sometimes, she doesn't want to bother anyone. When she asks for help, she feels that she is burdening others – and she doesn't want to feel like a burden to anyone. Will Lorani ever learn that she can't do everything on her own? Will she learn that...
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Kindergarten represents a big jump into the unknown that, while exciting, can also cause nervous anticipation for everyone involved. The good news is that it doesn't have to be scary!
Today's complex, technology-driven world is changing rapidly. As it does, what our children need to know when they enter kindergarten is changing as well, requiring a new and improved set of school-readiness skills called "QI Skills" (pronounced key) that will give them...
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A Picture Book About How to Cope and Calm Down When Faced with Big Feelings and Emotions
What if we could create a formula to help us remember what to do in challenging situations?
Felix takes two things with him wherever he goes: his stuffed rat, Hank, and his notebook of Feelings Formulas.
Hank provides Felix with a friend who's always there. And the Feelings Formulas notebook helps Felix figure out how to cope with challenges and concerns he...
964) Mama's Gloves
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There are so many fun things to do in Mr. Walter's classroom, but Esteban still misses his mama while she's at work. One day, after giving Esteban two kisses and a hug (mwah-mwah-mmmm), Mama heads out the door--and forgets to take her gloves with her. As Esteban keeps the gloves safe, they help him remember something important: it can be hard to be apart from his mama, but she always comes back . . . with two kisses and a hug! The book contains a...
965) Ducky: Diary One
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California diaries volume 5
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Ducky's old buddies have changed, leaving him feeling alone . . . Maybe he doesn't need guy friends anyway Sophomore Christopher McCrae has been called "Ducky" for as long as he can remember. It wasn't his choice, but it fits because it's weird and funny, just like him. Ducky's nickname has not changed, but other things have: His best friend, Jay, has started hanging with the Cro Mags-the kind of guys who spend their energy picking on guys like Ducky-and...
967) The Merit Birds
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Cam is finally settling into his new life in Laos when tragedy strikes and he's wrongfully accused of murder. Eighteen-year-old Cam Scott is angry. He's angry about his absent dad, he's angry about being angry, and he's angry that he has had to give up his Ottawa basketball team to follow his mom to her new job in Vientiane, Laos. However, Cam's anger begins to melt under the Southeast Asian sun as he finds friendship with his neighbour, Somchai,...
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Step back momentarily in time and explore the United States from the late sixties to the present day. Learn about the most timely issues of the United States with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company....
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When a parent gets a new job, often the family must move to a new city. Sometimes, people move across town to a new house. In either case, moving can be scary. Giving up your neighborhood friends, the bedroom you know, and maybe moving to a new school can leave you confused and feeling lonely. Saying goodbye is hard, but meeting new friends is exciting. Discover what you need to know about getting ready to move.
972) Everything I Was
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Irene's father is "downsized". When he can't find work, her family's lifestyle-and her mother's spending-catches up with them. What begins as the most disastrous summer of Irene's life takes a surprising turn, and Irene must decide what she wants for herself after losing everything she was.
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Show them the power of trying new things-an introduction to self-confidence for kids 5 to 7
Learning to be brave and tackle challenges is one of the most important steps in a child's development-and it's never too early to help little ones build those skills. This beautifully illustrated storybook teaches young kids how to practice confidence through simple real-life scenarios that are easy for them to understand. It's written with clear language...
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Prepare your child for preschool with this adorable picture book that celebrates the bond between little one and grown-up
Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story that tells them they are "preschool-ready." Filled with love and affirmations, this encouraging story will remind your little one that they are brave, kind, and ready for school. And no matter the distance, the people they love (Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/Aunt/Uncle)...
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Building a treehouse is a big project. But when your mommies are there to help you, there's nothing that can stop you!
When one boy sets out to build the treehouse of his dreams, there's so much to consider – from finding the perfect tree to drawing up the plans. There are certainly challenges along the way, and a lot of spilled paint! But one thing is for sure – he won't go too far wrong with his two mommies to support him.
"The strength...
976) The Greyhound
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Fifteen-year-old Danny is a troubled kid, and trouble always seems to follow him. Things are changing just too fast his family has moved to a new town, his father is battling alcoholism, and Danny has a hair-trigger temper that causes him problems with the teachers and the other kids at his new school. But as they say, everybody can do at least one thing well, and for Danny its judo. The dojo is the one place where Danny's aggression can find an outlet,...
977) The Girl Who Can
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Martha is shy. She wants to fit and blend in with her classmates, but that's not who she is. She wants to be brave, and confident but does not know how. After an embarrassing accident, Martha goes on a heartwarming journey, with the help of her parents, teachers and family, Martha learns the importance of simply being herself and why it matters.
This beautifully illustrated book opens up a world for children to find inspiration in being themselves,...
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A inspiring story about discovering ideas in unexpected places, never giving up, and finding the perfect recipe for success!
"An immersive read-aloud that will have readers impressed by Eva's perseverance and can-do spirit." -Kirkus Reviews
One scorching summer day, Eva comes up with a great idea: a lemonade stand! But when she sees that Jake across the street has his own stand, and he's giving away free cookies, Eva knows she needs another idea...
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CANINE COURAGE CHAMPS speaks to the enormous challenges of being a kid in an uncertain world. Ten chapters reveal ways to nurture one of the most critical life skills of all: RESILIENCE. Stanley & Walker, along with their crew of family, friends, and classmate pups, learn ways to cultivate courage and cope with illness, family crisis, financial instability, lifestyle disruption, academic struggles, personal insecurity, social issues, bereavement,...
980) Bunnybear
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Although Bunnybear was born a bear, he feels more like a bunny. He prefers bouncing in the thicket to tramping in the forest, and in his heart, he's fluffy and tiny, like a rabbit, instead of burly and loud, like a bear. The other bears don't understand him, and neither do the bunnies. Will Bunnybear ever find a friend, who likes him just the way he is?