Wiley Blevins
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Bear lived in a cave all alone, but when he goes out in the forest to find friends, he is gruff and offends everyone he meets. Until Bird points out that he's being a bully. Bear thinks about his actions and realizes it was his own way of trying to keep from being hurt by rejection. After he apologizes, he has plenty of new friends who flock to the big loveable bear.
43) People Up Close
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In People Up Close, young readers examine portions of several tools-of-the-trade and identify both the tool and the worker who uses it. Reader learn why a hose is a must-have for a firefighter, how a space suit protects an astronaut, what a microscope reveals to a scientist, and how a mixer helps a baker prepare ingredients.
44) Move It!
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In this book, readers discover what it takes to have a job where workers are responsible for moving things and people from one place to another, such as truck drivers, train conductors, and subway drivers.
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Grace was excited about the first day of school and seeing her best friend Jade from last year. But when Grace finally saw Jade, she was sitting with a new girl who teased and ignored Grace. Because Jade didn't stand up for her friend, Grace was sad and felt hurt. Grace's Nana tells her to make new friends and to always stand up for your friends. And that's just what Grace does the next day.
47) Rice and Beans
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Mom and Dad have blue eyes. Mine are black. We don't look much alike, but that doesn't matter to me! Adopted children may have different skin or hair color from parents or siblings. But there's a lot more to making a family than sharing red hair and freckles!
48) Near or Far
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Is the castle near or far? Is the deer near the lake? Look inside this book to find out!
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Zach is a kid just like you and me, but when Zach sees others being teased or bullied, he imagines himself a superhero and comes to the rescue. With powerful words, "No teasing, No hitting! That's just wrong!" Zach helps his friends learn to use words for good and not to fight back or say mean things; since bullies like that. Now the friends are empowered to defend themselves just like their Superhero friend Zach.
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Billy is a typical boy who loves to ride his bike and play video games. But when Billy tells his family and friends he wants to be a cheerleader, everyone is surprised and tells him boys don't do that. But Billy practices and practices and when he shows his skills at the big game, everyone knows Billy is really good and are proud of him. All because Billy kept after his goal despite the teasing.
60) Long Vowels
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The alphabet has 26 letters. Five of them are vowels: a-e-i-o-u. They can make long and short sounds. The short vowels can be used to build many simple words. Learn what these short vowels can do.