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1) Boo! haiku
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"A witch, a bat, a skeleton, a jack-o'-lantern, a ghost, a black cat, a spider, an owl, and a scarecrow are all hiding in the pages of this clever Halloween-themed book. Deanna Caswell's playful haiku cleverly hint at the creatures revealed after each turn of the page while Bob Shea's bright illustrations capture the scary silliness"-- Provided by publisher.
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2013
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Fly Guy has a new friend: Fly Girl!
Fly Guy has met his match, and her name is Fly Girl. Fly Guy can do fancy flying. Fly Girl can do fancier flying. Fly Guy can eat gross stuff. Fly Girl can eat grosser stuff. Fly Guy can say his boy's name--Buzzzzzz! And Fly Girl can say her girl's name--Lizzzzzzz! Fly Guy is totally impressed, and totally smitten. Will Fly Guy and Fly Girl get married and leave Buzz without his dear pet?Using hyperbole, puns,...
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Kate Douglas Wiggin was an important reformer of children's education at the turn of the century. During a period when children's use in society was often little more than for cheap labor, Kate Douglas Wiggin was dedicated to the betterment of youth. She was the first person to found a free kindergarten school in San Francisco in 1878. Her passion for children's rights carried over to her successful career as an author of children's books. In her...
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She stooped once more to pick up something which had fallen out when the cover was jarred open. It was a pink papier-mâché angel, such as are often hung from the top of Christmas trees as a crowning symbol. Norah stood holding it between thumb and finger, staring amazedly. Who would think to find such a bit of frivolity in the house of Miss Terry! The Christmas Angel is a stirring reminder of what really matters at Christmas and throughout the year....
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"It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even having two parties -- one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one party, with her whole family together. Will Karen's birthday wish come true?"- Provided by publisher
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The story tells of how Prince Gregor, and his hero, the daring Winfried of England, journey through treacherous land to reach the heathen people of the forest on Christmas eve. When they arrive, Winfried rescues the heathen from an unspeakable evil, destroys the great oak tree where they worshiped their false god, and points to a young fir tree, "the tree of the Christchild," as the people's new sign of worship, symbolizing laughter, songs, and rites...
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Christmas is an important Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Readers will learn that people celebrate it by going to Mass, decorating a Christmas tree, giving gifts, and spending time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and...
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Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday known as the "festival of lights." Read about this holiday as you add all the latkes and doughnuts there are to eat! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning addition easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary,...
10) Plant Lady
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Plant Ladies are the new (cooler) cat ladies. Less disappointing than a boyfriend, less demanding than a cat, plants are the perfect partners for anyone who is trying to balance work, money, commitments and a desire to live surrounded by beauty. Plants make you feel good (#science) and looking after your green frondy friends brings joy into your life. Add some low-cost, high-pleasure greenness into your life and learn to embrace your inner Plant Lady!...
12) Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year begins each January or February on the first day of the new year in China's traditional calendar. This 15-day celebration is the most important holiday in Chinese communities all over the world. The celebration includes fireworks, costumes, dancers, parades, gifts of lucky money", family gatherings and feasting, and the Festival of Lanterns. It is a time to remember loved ones that have died, celebrate the past year, and look towards...
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In a question and answer format, this book gives a history of this holiday from its beginnings all the way up to how it is celebrated around the world today. Interspersed are fun facts and riddles. At the end of the book readers are invited to make a St. Patrick's Day banquet with a special shamrock cake (enough to feed a classroom) and other green goodies.
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What happens when you combine a child's imagination, a beautiful balloon, and a bit of holiday magic? Come inside The Holiday Balloon to find out.
Follow along with Benjamin as he leaves his warm, cozy home in Queens, New York, and travels across the world on a quest to discover how other children celebrate the holidays.
There's plenty of food, sweets, and beautiful sights to go around. So, please join Benjamin on The Holiday Balloon. Adventure awaits......
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Amazing Annabelle Celebrates Earth Month
The month of April begins, and Mrs. Mitchell's class is preparing their projects for Earth Month. As Annabelle makes a suggestion for an added activity, she is, met with opposition from a student in her class. But, an unexpected classmate defends her and ends up losing a friend. Other students additionally weigh in on both sides. Preparations are also underway for an awesome Animal Science project that includes...
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Amazing Annabelle Celebrates Black History
During the month of February, Mrs. Mitchell's class celebrates Black History Month, Valentine's Day, and the 100th day of school. For Black History Month, the class is doing an Interactive Black History Museum, which requires research on famous African Americans.
For Valentine's Day, each student will choose a classmate as their secret valentine and create a special card for them. A conflict on the bus arises...
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Historic event! Book 2
A must.
Santa is aging. World population has seen fast growth.
What can be done to help him?
Mrs. Claus is very concerned.
As to Sandy, Santa's brother, who lives at the South Pole region,
new Christmas plans are a must!
Watch for a new book of the series each year.
19) Boule de Noël
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Mes maîtres ont décidé de m'offrir un cadeau. Un présent incroyablement gros! Depuis le temps que je les endure, je le mérite bien. C'est un arbre à chat géant pour faire mes griffes. Il est parfait pour moi. Mais pourquoi s'entêtent-ils à suspendre des boules, et des lumières dedans? Ce cadeau est à moi. À MOI SEUL! Découvrez ce magnifique livre numérique tout en vous laissant bercer par les airs de musique de Noël de page en page....
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On April 22 each year, more than a billion people around the world join together to shine a spotlight on Planet Earth. Let's Celebrate Earth Day encourages young readers to learn about why this important holiday was created and about the many little things we can do to make big changes in the health of our planet.
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