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Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai. Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again.
This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully...
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Every grandma knows that her love for her grandchildren can span great distances! So when Grandma heads out on an adventure of her own, she stays in touch with her grandchild through a series of sweet letters and memories. Grandchild follows Grandma through her notes until Grandma finally returns home--and opens up Camp Grandma for a visit full of fun, grandma snuggles, and games. This tender story from the author and illustrator team behind Grandma...
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A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There's a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers inside-which might be...
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Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the classic story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts back and forth with a friend as she reads Heidi. Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This hi-lo reader is perfect for students...
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In poems that range from the minimalist to the theatrical, Jane Simpson evokes the fascinatingly unfamiliar world of the Arabian Peninsula, where she found her preconceptions about Muslim women completely shattered. She writes of home and family with great tenderness. Choked forms wonderfully match the sensations of grief. In a synthesis of home and abroad, science and art, the poems reveal a compassionate, searching gaze in a world without maps.
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The best things grandchildren can give their grandparents are the gifts of time, patience, understanding, and love. This book is a love letter to grandchildren, asking them for these very things. As people age, their bodies and minds go through some changes, but their basic needs remain the same. They may still see themselves as young and physically fit, but their reality is different. They may slow down and be confused, but they still need to be...
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Explaining the effects of dementia to a child can be a difficult thing to do. It's hard when their loved one starts to forget things and become less self-sufficient. This book is about caring for an elderly relative who has dementia. The difficult subject matter is approached in an accessible way, with a positive tone. This story is a great resource for families who are dealing with a loved one with dementia.
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Spending the day with grandfather and grandson is an adventure along the river bank, finding and collecting treasures. A heartfelt story about life and love continuing on "In A Child's Eyes" throughout the the book there are beautiful look and find images in the illustrations, along with the song In A Child's Eyes. A music download of the song performed by Melanie Maddy can be purchased online at melaniemaddy.com/store.
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When Amy goes fishing and loses her first big catch, the day is spoiled. Or is it? By the end of the day, Amy has a real fish story to tell as well as a lasting memory.
A Morning to Polish and Keep is the classic children's picture book set on the beautiful Pacific Coast. It is a story of adventure, togetherness, and, ultimately, the comforting memory of family.
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My intention in writing The Hip-Hop Chess Master is to show children and people of all ages and ethnicities that following your passion(s) does not mean that you must abandon other areas of interest or talents you may possess or conform to the perceptions of others. It is entirely plausible for these talents/gifts/passions to happily coexist, thrive, and flourish together. This story is as much for the "nerd" chess player, band member, and school...
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Join us for a whimsical peek at "old people" through the eyes of a toddler. Grammie's Funny Hat is based loosely on an experience Jan Neal, the ninety-six-year-old mother of the author, had with one of her great-grandchildren. The story connects a child's imagination to one reality of aging. This charmingly funny story will tickle your heart and leave children smiling from the inside out!
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A community is a group of people living or working together, and a family is a group of people who take care of each other. Through this relatable and informative book, readers will understand what it means to be part of a family community. The age-appropriate language imparts the principles of community while engaging readers by providing accessible real-world examples of how children can participate and contribute to their family community.
14) Our Family Song
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In this fictional narrative, colorful illustrations and domain-specific vocabulary will help readers with word recognition through their familiarity with the musical instruments. Readers will follow along as each family member plays a different instrument and they all make music together. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title My Grandfather Plays the Guitar.
15) Sweater
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Alexander loves his grandma and all of the wonderful things she makes for him. But when Grandma surprises Alexander with a present that's not so wonderful, he has to figure out how to make it to the end of picture day wearing his itchy, sweaty, scratchy, woolly sweater.
Written and illustrated by Emily Hepditch, the award-winning and #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Attic and Alone on the Trail.
16) Our Family Tree
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In this first-person narrative a young girl explains the structure of her immediate and extended family. Vibrant photographs correlate to the text as information is presented to the reader in a very accessible manner. A picture-word glossary is included. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title Who Are the Millers?
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A Lasting Gift: Mommy's Guiding Light conveys a mother's love from childbirth to the time at which a parent's life comes to an end. Sharing words of wisdom, hope, and encouragement that guides and prepares a child for life, this book provides comforting words to ensure, that when the earthly life is no more, the love and presence of a parent lives on.
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It is a happy birthday for Marcos at his grandparents' house when he turns four years old, and a grand birthday celebration awaits him on his special day. It is no secret to his family that "he loves everything there is to know about ducks, and acts like them too!" Marcos watches how the baby ducks move their round, fluffy heads, blink their little button eyes, walk with webbed feet, flap their furry wings, and make "Quack, Quack, Q-U-A-C-K, Q-U-A-C-K"...
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Acadian Mémère and Scottish Nannie seem to have nothing in common but their grandchildren, but in this endearing picture book from bestselling author Diane Carmel Léger and noted illustrator Jean-Luc Trudel, difference is celebrated. A co-publication with New Brunswick's award-winning Bouton d'or Acadie and simultaneously published in French, Nannie and Mémère is a whimsically illustrated, heartwarming tale of the special relationship between...
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Carson Smith is resigned to spending his summer in Billings, Montana, helping his mom take care of his father, a dying alcoholic he doesn't really know. Then he meets Aisha Stinson, a beautiful girl who has run away from her difficult family, and discovers a secret regarding his grandfather, who disappeared without warning or explanation decades before. Together, Carson and Aisha embark on an epic road trip to try and save Carson's dad, restore his...
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