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Here is the story of a child born at the dawn of a social movement.
At first the protests were in small villages and at universities. But then they spread. People drew sustenance from other social movements in other countries. And then the unthinkable happened.
The protagonist in this fictionalized children's memoir is a witness and a participant, fearful sometimes, brave sometimes too, and when things change, this child who is now an adult...
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When an adorable gardener gets wrapped up in his thoughts of making apple pie, he doesn't notice the water leaking from the garden hose. He forgot to turn it off! He wakes up the next morning to a terrible sight-in the night, his garden has changed beyond all recognition! Charming illustrations, an unexpected twist, and a gently-told story that unfolds with humor are presented to beginning readers in this delightful tale of bears, sea creatures, and...
43) The Silent Boy
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Katy Thatcher was the bright and curious daughter of the town doctor. She was fascinated by her father's work, and even as a child she knew that she too wanted to be a doctor. She wanted to know about people. Perhaps it was this, her insatiable curiosity, or simply the charm of Jacob's gentle intimacy with animals large and small, that fueled their friendship. Although Jacob never spoke to her or even looked at her directly, Katy grew to understand...
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Jackson dreaded it when his elementary school had parent activities. He felt so embarrassed that his classmates looked at him and asked him questions about his parents never attending. Jackson didn't like hurting his grandparents' feelings when he hid parent invitations; it's just that he really, really, really didn't want Grandma and Grandpa at his school. Jackson really, really, really wanted his parents there instead!
46) Happy to Be Me
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Happy to Be Me follows Bongo, a sweet little ladybug, as she searches for a friend to play with. She finds that not everyone is friendly to a ladybug, who looks as different as she does, but Bongo happily continues to spread the message that it's okay to be yourself.
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Maggie McIntosh is crazy about her biology teacher and loves to impress him with her academic excellence. But when, the dreaded day of the first class dissection arrives, Maggie has to disappoint Mr. O. There's no way she can cut up a worm.
Maggie's best friend, Alycia, understands. Alycia is squeamish, too, and shares Maggie's moral outrage. However, she's willing to keep quiet and let her lab partner do the dirty work. Maggies' own lab partner,...
48) I'm Not Scary
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The purpose of this book is to educate young and old minds on how to approach and befriend children with special needs. The author was inspired to write this picture book after witnessing many awkward stares and comments from children while out with her granddaughter, Lakelyn, who was born with CHARGE syndrome. Her hope is this book will encourage readers to acquire empathy and treat a special needs child like any other child. You will see that they...
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This collection of fables, set in a distant land, a long time ago, chronicles the growth of a boy, Ita, from a child of eight to manhood. Almost every tale has a life lesson he learns, first from his grandfather, ruler of their country, and later from his experiences and the people he meets on his travels. Ita sets out on his life journey to find the Hidden Treasure his grandfather has spoken of. Along the way, he encounters people from whom he learns...
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Life is a beautiful thing, and we all have our time on earth. Our physical bodies may no longer live, but our presence, beliefs, values, and views live on with everyone we knew and everything we did. No matter who you are or how old you are, you will experience loss in your life. My Tiny Shiny Shell reminds you that though a loved one is no longer physically here, they are with you on your life's journey, no matter where that is.
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Fifteen-year-old Faith Jordaine has a secret. Then again, who doesnt? But this secret is tearing her apart. She cant eat, sleep, or even breathe without feeling shame and guilt. Its slowly eating at her soul and ruining her life. All Faith wants to do is give up. Forever. Too much has happened in Faiths young life. Her father hits her, her mother does drugs, and her beloved grandmother has just died of cancer. But Faith and her mother have a chance...
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"I want all the books in the land burned to ashes!" shouted Queen Rinalda to King Leon, "Anyone who disobeys will be severely punished!" Mya Webster, a young local village girl, chooses to defy the queen's orders and is taken by force to the castle. While there, Mya learns of a deep, dark secret the queen has kept to herself since childhood.
Will Mya be able to stop Queen Rinalda from destroying all of the books and will she ever be reunited...
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Dear reader,
You are cordially, invited to stop by Miss Kindheart's classroom for a visit. This is a very special place, where every student is, recognized, as a unique individual, each with their own, amazing talents, interests, and abilities.
In this first book of the Miss Kindheart Series, Dr. Bruce introduces Miss Kindheart, a unique teacher committed to helping her students learn that compassion is, the key to understanding and connecting to...
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A devil in disguise...
When glamorous, sophisticated Suzanne Devlin visits Sweet Valley from New York City, the Wakefield twins couldn't be more excited. For two weeks, Elizabeth will show Suzanne around town while Jessica will have the time of her life in New York. Suzanne is perfect: beautiful, friend, and not the least bit stuck up. But, when Suzanne accuses their teacher, Mr. Collins, of trying to seduce her, Elizabeth knows there's more to Suzanne...
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Lacey Little Bird loves spending time with Kahasi, an elder on her reserve who is like a grandmother to her. From her Lacey is learning about their people, the Siksika Blackfoot tribe of Alberta, including the art of beadwork. Lacey hears about a project to help grandmothers in Africa who are raising their grandchildren because their parents have died from AIDS. Even though Africa is far, far away, Lacey wants to help and emails the grandmothers with...
56) Sundae Sundays
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Every Sunday for 23 years, jolly "Sundae Man" with his crooked white mustache and bright blue flecks in his green eyes has been making ice cream sundaes for anxious families. Why he does so has remained a decades-old mystery. As a helpful distraction from her worry over her baby brother, a little girl becomes Sundae Man's eager weekly assistant, jotting down ice cream requests and putting stemmed cherries atop towering sundaes.
One afternoon, while...
57) Run Girl Run
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Unhappy at home, teen Haley-Jo Bodine decides the time has come to hit the road for California, leaving Texas behind. She fully expects to find a way to make it big in Hollywood. Her dream is to begin with modeling and then work her way into acting. Soon enough, painful reality sets in. Haley-Jos runaway life takes her into the world of drugs, drinking, sexual abuse, cutting, suicide, rape, and prostitution. These difficult subjects are treated with...
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My Big Sister Has Diabetes is a children's book where an African-American young girl explains her big sister's condition, otherwise known as Type 1 Diabetes. Her big sister shows how brave and strong she is when she plays basketball and takes her insulin, the medicine used to help regulate her blood sugar levels.
This story helps all children to understand the routines of a child with Type 1 Diabetes from their loved ones' perspective. This story...
59) Justin and Benja's Adventures in Dignity Village: A Child's View of Migrant Protection Protocols
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What happens to children when families are forced to live in tents for many months at a time? This is a story about two boys and the resilience they show after being uprooted from their respective homes and countries. They learn from their parents in believing in God, helping others, and staying a family: this keeps them smiling.
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Did you ever have an iconic big brother, big sister, older cousin, or neighbourhood hero that everyone admired and wanted to be around? Someone who shielded you from bullies, wild animals, or even your own self-doubt? Someone who bolstered your confidence and made you feel like you belonged? If so, then you had your very own Big Cousin Mike. This series is a tribute to those remarkable individuals. It's a heartfelt thank you for including us in your...
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