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The Little Box of Feelings
Valle keeps her emotions in a little box. Sometimes she lets them out . . . When she's happy her feelings float like red balloons above her head. When she's sad her feelings gather like grey rainclouds . And when she's jealous or angry they blow up like a wild storm . Valle decides her emotions are out of control ! So she buries them in the garden, and that's where they stay... until Nanny comes to visit. This heartfelt story from children's author, broadcaster and entrepreneur Rochelle Humes is perfect for kickstarting conversations with little ones about naming, knowing and carrying emotions . Drawing on her own experiences as a mother and mental health advocate, Rochelle's story encourages children to talk about their feelings.
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Métis Like Me
A CBC and Globe and Mail Bestseller! Whether or not you're Métis, there's so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous culture — take a picture book journey into Métis crafts, music and cooking with friends who love to share. Are you Métis like me? A group of children of Métis descent share and explore all the ways they celebrate and experience their heritage — enjoying traditional foods like bannock bread and Saskatoon berries; crafting with beads; sharing stories, dance, music and songs. Each child shares a different way they enjoy honoring their backgrounds and weaving parts of the rich tapestry that makes up Métis culture. One child, though, has grown up disconnected from their history, and can't join in with the others in the same way. But they soon see it's never too late to learn, celebrate or become a part of a community in which Métis and non-Métis alike can discover...
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There Are No Ants in This Book
This hilarious meta picture book from the author of Butterflies Are Pretty . . . Gross! shows us that ants aren't so bad. In fact, they're pretty amazing, and with their humongous families, they might turn your picnic into a party! Nothing can ruin a picnic faster than a bunch of ants. It's a good thing there are no ants in this book . . . well, maybe there's only one. Or two. . . . Or ten?? Maybe it's not so bad. Ants are kind of cool, after all — especially the ones with amazing butts, like the Acrobat Ant that waves its back end around to scare off enemies. Or the Slender Leaf Ant that can glide through the air. Or the Dinosaur Ant, which is the biggest ant in the world! Okay, so a picnic with ants is actually lots of fun! But what if an anteater also wants to join the picnic?
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King & Kayla and the Case of the Cat Hunt
In this latest book in the Geisel Honor award-winning series, our intrepid human-and-dog detective duo have another mystery to solve: how did Raj's cat escape from a locked house? King and Kayla have a new case and a new friend. King LOVES new friends. They're his favorite! Raj needs our beloved detectives to help him find his cat. Blue was in the house when Raj left for school but now he's gone. Blue didn't come for dinner or breakfast. (King can't imagine missing a meal.) Blue never goes outside and he never had the chance to escape. Where did he go? When Raj describes Blue, he sounds very familiar. Could Blue be Cat with No Name?
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Sheep
Sheep are the master wool producers! Many young readers may have even seen a shorn sheep on a visit to the farm. But how much wool can one sheep produce? Are some kinds better producers than others? This volume answers those questions and many more about the woolliest of woolly animals. In-depth, but age-appropriate detail about wool harvesting and processing is found alongside information about a sheep's life, babies, diet, and more. Full-color photographs illustrate the concepts included in the main content.
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Rosie Woods in Jack and the Bean Shock
A quiet new student named Jack has joined Rosie and Wolfie's table just in time for a group project. They must use the scientific process to see which team can grow the tallest bean sprouts. Rosie is eager to make a new friend, but Jack doesn't talk to her, and he seems to have a different idea about "teamwork." Then Jack helps Rosie discover that there's more than one way to do a science experiment—and more than one way to be a good friend. Author Maya Myers, former K-1 teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama, and hilarity of elementary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.
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Fox and the Mystery Letter
Fox has a mystery to solve—and a friendship to fix! In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox. Fox is perfectly happy all by himself—until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can't resist this one . . . Head to the forest path to begin your journey. From an old friend." Fox doesn't need any mysterious puzzles, adventures, or memories of his old . . . But he stops himself from finishing the thought. Still, it can't hurt to look at the first clue. Of course, one clue leads to the next: Fox follows arrows in the mud, notes taped to trees, swirling smoke signals, a map from a bottle, and gifts from fellow animals—on the trail of a friendship that once was. Author-illustrator Alex G. Griffiths creates an irresistible mystery for readers to solve in this witty, whimsical picture book—with important themes of friendship, forgiveness, and opening up...
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Incredible Ice
Incredible Ice helps kids learn about rare ice and snow formations. Frost flowers, hair ice, snow rollers, and more are explored. What do they look like? Where and how do they form? Easy-to-read text and fascinating photographs help young readers explore this interesting topic. Ends with an activity to make a frosty friend! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Bad Badger A Love Story
For fans of Odder and Skunk and Badger comes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger. Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming cottage by the sea. He’s not unhappy with his tidy, solitary life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he’s even a badger at all. When a gull of very few words lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship. However, his new confidant soon goes missing and Septimus is bereft. Determined to find his best—and only—friend, he ventures into new territory and encounters a cast of surprising characters. Can Septimus be as brave and bighearted as he’ll need to be to find Gully? Or is he really a bad badger after all? Bad Badger is a young middle-grade novel about badgers, gulls, and learning that staying true...
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Poo Pile on the Prairie
A Junior Library Guild Selection Three starred reviews! Get the scoop on bison poop and the tiny ecosystem it creates in this "incredibly amusing...spectacular" ( Booklist , starred review) new book in an illuminating nonfiction picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature. Behold! The majestic bison of the Great Plains! Hear them thunder across the prairie! Watch them mow down miles of meadows! See them...poo. Did you know that entire tiny habitats can form on a pile of poo? In the prairies of North America, bison roam the land, and their poo becomes an important building block for diverse prairie ecosystems. It fertilizes the soil, spreads seeds, and houses and feeds hundreds of tiny grassland species, which in turn feed birds and small mammals, which then attract bigger animals, and the cycle goes on! With snappy, funny text and lush illustrations, this book invites curious...
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Keeping Ecosystems Clean
From rivers and streams to mountains and forests, life on Earth is all balanced around ecosystems. However, ecosystems are being polluted. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how the little things can add up to save ecosystems and the world. Fun illustrations, exciting photos, and encouraging text make having an impact easy!
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Nothing's Wrong! A Hare, a Bear, and Some Pie to Share
From #1 New York Times –bestselling author of The Bad Seed , Jory John, and #1 New York Times -bestselling illustrator of Buffalo Fluffalo , Erin Kraan comes a meaningful yet utterly hilarious tale—a companion to the popular picture book, Something's Wrong! It's the perrrfect day for a picnic! But oh-no. Anders does not seem like himself. He and his friend Jeff are headed for a spectacular afternoon together, but no matter how much Anders insists that he's feeling just fine , Jeff gets the sense that his best friend isn't being totally honest. Jeff doesn't know what to do. Give him space? Stand by his side? Pretend that absolutely nothing's wrong?? How can he be a good friend if he doesn't know what Anders might need? Nothing's Wrong! reminds us that even when things don't turn out as planned, a good friend will be there for you no matter what.
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Let's Monster Up!
How to Catch a Monster meets Mel Fell in this sweet and not-too-spooky picture book about a monster who must face his fears to help his friend look for her missing pet. Seth the monster is supposed to be scary. Instead, he's the one who's scared...of almost everything. His family says he'll grow out of it, but he's not so sure. And when his best friend Ruthie's turtle goes missing, Seth joins the search but worries he'll be too frightened to be of any help. The hunt for Flash the turtle takes them across a river, through dark woods, and into a haunted house. Seth still struggles with feeling afraid until he realizes Ruthie is worried, too! No longer alone in his fear, Seth may finally be able to find his courage and monster up for the sake of his friend.
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Nathan's New Moves
Nathan can't wait to share his newest jokes with his classmates at the upcoming talent show. But when Chad's hip-hop dance partner gets hurt, Chad asks Nathan to step in and dance with him instead. What will Nathan do?
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The Amazing History of Food
How we cook and eat today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From prehistoric kitchens to food preservation and the invention of the refrigerator, the history of food is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life.
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Angela's Glacier
Award-winning author Jordan Scott's luminously-illustrated love story of a girl growing up in the shadow of a glacier that's always there to listen. Angela listened to the glacier; the glacier listened to Angela. As soon as she's born, Angela's father introduces her to her glacier. He carries her on his back up the icy expanse as the wind makes music of the snow and the water underneath. Over time, Angela gets big enough to walk beside him, and then, to go alone. She tells her glacier everything, and it answers. But then, life gets busy. Angela's days fill up with school, homework, violin and soccer and friends. Until one day, Angela's heart doesn't sound right anymore. Luckily, Angela's dad is there to remind her what she needs: a visit to her ancient icy friend. From the Schneider Family and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author of I Talk Like a River , Angela's Glacier is a moving story about growing up without losing yourself,...
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Facing Your Fear of Making New Friends
Does the idea of meeting new people make you nervous? Do you worry you won't know what to say to someone you've just met? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why making new friends can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of making new friends.
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Exploring Insects
The best-selling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for science and nonfiction fans who are ready for the next step. In Exploring Insects, readers can learn all about bugs, with pollinators like bees and butterflies, incredible rainforest insects, and even an insect that uses its butt to warn off predators! Insect fans will find: Fascinating details about bugs and how they help the environment. Panels of stats for kids who love data, with information about body parts, diet, location, and more. Questions that ask the reader to think about insects in relation to themselves, such as "If you had wings, where would you fly to?" Loyal Hello, World! fans who are reading on their own, as well as any kid who loves nonfiction, will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration.
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Adventurous Adeline and the Back-to-School Party
In this first installment of the Adventurous Adeline series, readers will have fun following STEM-enthusiast Adeline and her best friend, Maya, as they seek out solutions for accessibility issues, while also teaching young readers about the importance of making spaces enjoyable for all community members.
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Evidence! How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of Cholera
The incredible true story of the doctor who traced London's cholera outbreak to a single water pump, and went on to save countless lives through his groundbreaking research! Dr. John Snow is one of the most influential doctors and researchers in Western medicine, but before he rose to fame, he was just a simple community doctor who wanted to solve a mystery. In 19th century London, the spread of cholera was as unstoppable as it was deadly. Dr. Snow was determined to stop it, but he had a problem: His best theory of how the disease was spread flew in the face of popular opinion. He needed evidence, and he needed to find it fast , before more lives were lost. Taking on the role of detective as well as doctor, Dr. Snow knocked on doors, asked questions and mapped out the data he'd collected. What he discovered would come to define the way we think about public health to this day. This compelling nonfiction picture book is a timely reminder of the power of...
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Pass the Baby
A delightful meal with a big extended family becomes a free-for-all when one particularly excitable baby joins the fun. Family dinner, set the table, Forks and spoons and napkins too, Knives and plates and water glasses, Flowers, placemats, white and blue. Wait a minute, where's the baby? Someone's playing peek-a-boo! What does it take to make a perfect family meal? Is it the forks, spoons, plates, and napkins? Maybe it's sister's lemonade, Papi's guacamole, or delicious meatballs and ravioli eyed by a hungry pup. When it's time to sit down and dig in, there's one thing everybody agrees they need to do, "Baby, baby, pass the baby!" This rollicking, rhyming picture book about one (rather large) diverse family dinner table captures the buzz and hum of a shared meal, with one adorably excitable baby at its center, eager to join the fun. With Pass the Baby, author Susanna Reich imbues her text with an...
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Awesome Orange Birthday
In this full-color early chapter book series, Priya starts a party-planning business to help save the planet — one party at a time! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Priya is planning her aunty's birthday party. She will donate the money she makes to help save the cutest endangered animal on the planet, the quokka! Priya sends out handmade invitations, makes DIY decorations, and sets an orange-only snacks menu — including pumpkin samosas! Will Priya's very first party be a success? With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers!
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Birthday Bling (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 1) Spending & Credit
From budgeting to spending, from credit cards to gift cards, this new early chapter book series tackles and explains big financial topics for kids, Dollars to Doughnuts! When Lucy’s aunt gives her a card—the plastic kind—for her birthday, Lucy knows just the blinged-out sweatshirt to spend it on. She plunks the card down at the store, but, cringe, it comes up short! Wait, what’s the difference between a gift card and a credit card? In this early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards.
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Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot
Nate the Great has been asked to help find his friend's parrot. It isn't just any parrot. And time is of the essence—the parrot and others are scheduled to perform at the upcoming 4th of July picnic. Nate the Great, along with his dog Sludge, are on the trail of clues and confident they can solve the case before the big day! Nate is working two cases at once! A double whammy in more ways than one way! The annual 4th of July Picnic is two days away and decorations are going up in Deering Oaks Park. As Nate and Sludge stroll along, they run into their friend Pip and his parrot Prattles. Pip explains that he’s lost his other parrot—Penelope—a drone that he disguised as a parrot, as a friend for Prattles. Pip plans to sing the Star-Spangled Banner with Prattles and Penelope at the picnic so they don’t have much time. The next day, Claude comes calling and asks Nate if he can help solve a case for him. He explains he’s...
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Frank the Pizza
Frank the pizza is desperate to live his best life. Can he find his way? Making friends isn't always easy, and all Frank the Pizza wants is someone to accept him for who he is. So when he gets invited to a birthday party, his parents worry and warn him to be careful ... but Frank is already planning his outfit. At the party, no one seems to get his jokes and he ends up lonely in the corner – until he meets Frances. As the night goes on, these new friends become more daring and suddenly the party takes an unexpected turn. Were Frank's parents right? Is life dangerous when you're delicious?
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First Day, Worst Day
A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret—even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It's the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
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The Vibes Book
A sweet and vibrant story (for kids 3–7) about something that’s all around us and has an astounding impact on our lives, even though we can’t touch or see them—the power of vibes! This sweet story follows a young girl who realizes the different ways vibes can affect our experience of the world, both passively and actively, and what happens when you start to notice all the magical energy around you.  Vibes can be a difficult concept for kids to understand, and this book immerses children in the world of vibes with simplicity and humor. It shows the negative impact bad vibes can create and the awesome power of good vibes. Bad vibes don’t feel very good and tend to multiply if you let them get out of control. Good vibes can make someone’s day if they are feeling down, and the power of positive vibes...
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Dragons in Chinatown Chinese New Year in Singapore
Follow one little girl as she and her family enjoy all the festivities around Chinese New Year in Singapore. From decorating the home and making pineapple tarts to receiving angbao and watching a dragon catch a pearl—there is so much fun to be had. A charming story with warm and vibrant illustrations that reminds us of the importance of family and family traditions.
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Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation
Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this twelfth and final novel, Mindy and her family vacation to South Korea. Mindy is so excited to go back to Korea—not only are she, Dad, and Julie going to the popular tourist spot, Jeju Island, it's baby Charlie's first big international trip! Mindy can't wait for some lazy days on the beach and to see the natural sites unique to the island. But the trip gets off to a rocky start, and Mindy finds herself hoping this first vacation together won't be memorable for all the wrong reasons!
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How to Love a Kitten
In this charming rhymed Beginner Book follow-up to How to Love a Pony— a girl finds a lost cat and her kittens on her family farm, and learns to care for them while looking for their owner. A perfect choice for animal-lovers learing to read! On a sunny day at her family's horse farm, seven-year-old Lily makes an enchanting discovery under the farmhouse porch: a mother cat and her adorable kittens! With her family by her side and some guidance from a caring veterinarian, Lily takes on the heartwarming mission of caring for the little feline family. As she searches for their rightful owner, she not only finds a new friend but learns invaluable lessons about love, responsibility, and the pure joy of unexpected friendships. Dive into this beautifully illustrated tale, and you might just find yourself reading it again and again! Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat , this...
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Feeling Embarrassed
Feeling embarrassed can be difficult. We might want to hide away and pretend whatever inspired the embarrassment never happened. This cute book can help! In this fun and helpful text, readers will learn all about embarrassment and how to cope with it. They'll learn that everyone feels embarrassed sometimes and understand how they can deal with this discomfort. Filled with adorable emojis and relatable narrative stories, this book is a must-have for young people learning to identify and talk about their emotions.
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Murray the Viking
A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Meet your favourite new duo: MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray's enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find themselves in a land of VIKINGS, they are given a VERY IMPORTANT MISSION: to travel to TROLL ISLAND and rescue Eggrik the Viking... if he hasn't already been gobbled up by the trolls, that is. Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Adventure Mice and Claude, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old. After all, heroes come in all shapes and sizes! "Hilarious ... A joy to read whatever your age" – David Walliams
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Liam and the Pigeon
Liam and his mother find an injured pigeon, but Liam isn't sure what to do. Aren't pigeons kind of pests? His mother suggests they take the bird to a nature center, and Liam begins to realize that every animal, no matter what kind, deserves care, respect, and a place in our world. K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.
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The Beat of the Dragon Boat
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. A young boy learns about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival from his grandfather when he attends his first dragon boat race. The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, ushering in the start of summer. On the night before the Dragon Boat Festival, a young boy asks his grandfather how the dragon boat races first began. His grandfather tells him that legend has it that the races started in the ancient time of the Dragon King, when every lake and river had a guardian dragon. Dragons symbolize good luck, and have great power, especially over water and weather. On race day at the harbor, all the boats have a carved dragon head on their bows. As a final touch, to wake up their team's boat, the boy paints in the dragon's eye. But once the race is underway, their team's dragon boat is in last place. How can they wake their dragon?
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Have You Seen My Acorn?
The perfect Fall read! Perfect for fans of the bestselling The Leaf Thief , this is a humorous picture book about a squirrel who enlists the help of his woodland friends as he searches for his missing acorn! Squirrel dug and dug, but he couldn't find it. Which could only mean one thing . . . someone took his acorn ! So he asks Deer. And Skunk. And Racoon. And even Fox! But nobody has seen his acorn! And when Owl pipes up with a meandering monologue about a small tree nearby, he is no help at all! Will Squirrel ever find his missing acorn? Have You Seen My Acorn? is the perfect book for fall and for autumnal story times! Praise for Have You Seen My Acorn? : "Ryland’s tongue-in-cheek “mystery” will entertain young listeners. A whimsical whodunit." — Kirkus reviews "This funny picture book about a clueless, acornless squirrel is a solid purchase for collections." — School...
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I Can Do It Even If I'm Scared Finding the Brave You
From Lisa Katzenberger, author of the beloved book It Will Be Ok, comes a positive take on new experiences, fear, and worry based on the real cognitive behavioral therapy technique Act As If. One day, The Brave You won't be a different version of yourself—it will become your whole self. Have you ever been so scared that your tummy tumbled and your heart hiccupped and your fingers fiddled? You're not alone! Elephant, Cheetah, and Gator feel the same way. Join these three friends as they find their brave self by first imagining themselves as brave and growing into being brave! I Can Do It Even If I'm Scared is perfect for: Preschool classrooms and teachers looking for books on feelings, social emotional learning, mindfulness and social skills School counselors and children's therapists looking for cognitive behavioral therapy technique books for children Parents looking for books on bravery, courage, and facing fears
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Birthday Soup
A debut picture book that celebrates birthdays, family, and a time-honored Korean tradition, featuring art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim and a recipe from renowned chef and TV personality David Chang. Maia wakes up on her birthday to a delicious smell brewing in the kitchen. Her family is making Miyeok guk, one of her favorite foods! miyeok guk is seaweed soup that new moms eat after giving birth to help replenish nutrients, and many Koreans eat this same soup on their birthdays to honor their mothers, who gave life to them. This year, Maia gets to help prepare Birthday Soup by chopping ingredients, drying the seaweed, and then adding everything to the sizzling pot. Maia wants to share the miyeok guk that she made with all of her friends at her birthday party later in the day, but wonders if they'd rather have pizza and cupcakes instead. With a little encouragement from her umma, Maia blends the two cultures that she's a part of to create...
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Riding Through Rice Fields A Trip to the Philippines
A gorgeously written picture book about how healing it can be to return home, the natural beauty of the Philippines, and the concept of bayanihan. A trip home reminds us of who we are. Mateo and his dad live lonely, disconnected lives in the city. Every night at dinner, they look at each other, but they don't really see each other. When they arrive in the Philippines for a family reunion, Mateo sees something in his dad’s eyes that he’s never seen before—adventure. Mateo and his dad embark on an epic bicycle trip to his father's childhood home, and along the way, they catch fish in a turquoise river, pick coconuts from a tall tree, and ride through one glorious rice field after another. While Mateo learns more about this side of his father that he never knew, he also learns about bayanihan—people in the community coming together to help someone in need. When the trip comes to an end, it's...
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Luna Grace Girl from Outer Space
Meet Luna Grace the girl from outer space! A delightful new series for young readers, about being yourself and dealing with your emotions. Luna Grace and her family arrive on Earth at midnight. Luna is from Starbright, a colourful planet in another galaxy, and they have come to Earth to study its wonderful wildlife. The mission is simple - Luna and her family need to fit in with their new neighbours down on Earth. But fitting in is hard to do when your hair changes colour depending how you feel, you can move things with your mind and you have a mischievous moon cat called Twizzle! Luna is determined to try her best, but as she embarks on her first day at school, things get cosmically out of control! What can Luna do to make herself like her new classmates? Or will she find the courage to be different? An astronomical new series for young readers, filled with colourful illustrations, that will delight young fans of ISADORA MOON and HOTEL FLAMINGO!
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Tomfoolery! Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "Exuberant."― Horn Book Magazine , starred review "Excellent."— Booklist , starred review "Storytelling at its best."— Kirkus , starred review "Enduringly appealing."— School Library Journal , starred review "[A] lively portrait."— Publishers Weekly , starred review Meet Randolph Caldecott, the artist who revolutionized picture book illustration and for whom the prestigious Caldecott medal is named! From acclaimed picture book creators Michelle Markel and Barbara McClintock comes a lively, humorous, and energetically informative biography that celebrates the spirit of storytelling in art. Quick! If you don't move fast, you'll miss him—there he goes—Randolph Caldecott, future famous illustrator. His sketchbook is full of hurly-burly: wild weather, frisky animals, and people so sprightly they can barely hold onto...
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Mooncakes Mean Family
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with this sweet story of food and family! In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers! Jade and Crystal love the Mid-Autumn Festival because it means it’s time to make a tasty treat—mooncakes! Crystal's favorite part of the delicious dessert made of lotus seed paste is the yummy salted egg yolk at the center, meant to represent the moon. Join the sisters as they gather with their family for a memorable meal together!  Complete with fun facts about the holiday in the back of the book, young readers will want to revisit this story again and again. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
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Esperanza Caramelo, the Star of Nochebuena
A festive nochebuena treat for little ones who believe in the magic of Christmas (and the deliciousness of cake)! On the night before Christmas, a spark of magic lights up Lita's Pastelería, and Esperanza Caramelo blinks open her eyes. Esperanza is a spun-sugar ornament, meant to sit atop the Nochebuena cake—but tonight she whirls through the bakery, singing and dancing, throwing a fiesta with all the other ornaments until . . . disaster strikes! Can the cake be saved in time for Christmas? The clock is ticking, but on Nochebuena, anything is possible—and Esperanza never gives up hope.
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Mercy Watson Is Missing!
Every favorite character from Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books makes an appearance in this extended, riotously funny series crescendo. When Mercy Watson the pig goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar. The Watsons are inconsolable, and the local police, fire, and animal control departments are no help whatsoever. Bossy neighbor Eugenia Lincoln is not quite as sad as she might be, but thankfully her sister, Baby Lincoln, has the idea to hire a private investigator. Granted, Percival Smidgely, PI, may be more bumbler than gumshoe, but his pigeon, Polly, is there to point the way. Meanwhile, Frank and Stella Endicott and Stella's friend Horace Broom are ready to do some investigating of their own. Will the clever neighborhood sleuths manage to follow the trail of hoofprints—and a certain overwhelmingly enticing scent—and recover their porcine wonder? With deftly paced narrative comedy, visual slapstick,...
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Lola's Perfect Pet
After volunteering at the animal shelter, Lola is convinced she needs a pet of her own. But her parents aren’t so sure. Lola is determined to get a pet in time for the shelter’s upcoming pet walk. She can’t go empty-handed! When her teacher announces a lesson on persuasive letters, Lola is sure she’s found a solution. Can Lola convince her parents she’s ready for a pet in time for the pet walk?
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The Secret City
An exciting new adventure series for young readers from Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen, author of October, October and The Light in Everything Clem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of the Thames and Tide Club! Every weekend they go mudlarking by the river, searching for treasures that have washed up on the shore. Clem has found old things, new things and a whole heap of rubbish. But one day, she finds something really special. Something magical that belongs in the river and must be returned to its rightful owner ... or else. Before they know it, the Thames and Tide Club are on the weirdest, wildest, underwater-iest adventure they could possibly have imagined on a mission to save Underwater London!
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A Little Book About Bias
Bias is a learned behavior. The good thing is we can learn to be unbiased too! This book teaches little ones to be aware of how they think about themselves and those around them!
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I Help Out My Relatives
This book introduces early readers to being helpful to their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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Pets A Can-You-Find-It Book
Celebrate pets with this fun seek-and-find title! Hundreds of objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles featuring your favorite animal friends and more. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early readers alike.
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I'm Sorry You Got Mad
Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize. Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry." Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words.
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Worms Are Our Friends
Worms Are Our Friends invites preschool readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one tiny worm, and to marvel at the essential role it plays in nature. Down in the garden, one fine, sunny day, a young little worm gets ready to play. Each book in the bestselling 'Our Friends in the Garden' series teaches preschoolers about different creatures found in our gardens, and introduces them to the way insects and bugs contribute to our ecosystem. Worms Are Our Friends showcases the art of hugely popular digital artist Mimi Purnell, and with its stunning textured and sparkling cover, it is the perfect special gift for any young nature-lover. Discover how earthworms help our soil, plants and environment thrive, and encourage your kids to love nature exploration and outdoor learning.