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1) Keeping pace
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Determined to regain her sense of accomplishment after losing her top-class ranking to Jonah, Grace decides to compete against him in a Labor Day half-marathon, but as they train together, she learns valuable lessons about what truly matters.
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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...
4) The Lost Box
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Welcome to Ms Purplebubble's class: a place of fun, acceptance and kindness.
"You have both learnt an important lesson today. It is not nice to blame someone else if you do not know the truth. It can make them really upset."
Divine loves her beautiful, pink lunchbox and is very excited to take it with her on a school trip to the park. However, when her lunchbox goes missing, she enlists the help of her friend, Tinkin, to find it.
When they see that...
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Teaching children about honesty can be a challenging endeavor. This book makes it fun and easy to teach your child the value of being honest. With engaging storytelling, this book is a great read for at home and in the classroom. Honesty is a vital trait for young students, and learning it from an early age helps children grow into ethical individuals. Grasping the nuances of honesty can be tricky for young minds, but this book breaks down the concept...
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Henry ; 2
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2024
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Henry, a young boy with autism goes on a class field trip to the natural history museum, with instructions to find something new.
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Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Gentle, supportive, and straightforward, Sometimes When I'm Worried describes a child's experience with worry and the many ways it can surface, as well as how her sister and their two dads help her cope with the feeling. "Sometimes when I'm worried, my tummy feels funny. I get hot and sweaty. My legs jiggle like jelly." Along with the main character, young children learn ways to...
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When a kid is teased about their lunch- the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy. When a classmate mocks their lunch, the storyteller's imagination takes flight. Clearly, the classmate doesn't realize that sandwiches don't know any words and can't be insulted. Also, the kid seems confused. Perhaps they think the sandwich is a strange fish. Or a space rock. But these are not the reasons for the classmate's bullying. Sometimes they come...
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Meadow is enjoying a carefree country summer, tending her beloved 4-H chickens and freely exploring the outdoors. Content at home with her father, brother, and Nanna, Meadow wishes she could stay a kid forever. Everything changes the day the man in the green car stops her on the road, alarming her with an uncomfortable request. The brief encounter fills her with a strange new anxiety that she can't share with anyone. As fear fills her every move,...
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Themes: heroism, friendship, pets, earthquakes, survival. One ordinary day, everything changes for Jen and her stubborn cat, Mimi. Jen soon realizes that she and Mimi share a gift that's beyond belief. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from...
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Fourteen-year-old Jason can't work out how to get climate change fixed-until he saves the life of the mysterious and powerful Graham. Graham promises a reward, and Jason asks him to do something to stop climate change. The request is caught by the media, so Jason thinks the man's trapped and has to keep his word. But Graham's got other ideas.A battle of wits ensues as Jason tries to stop his captive from squirming out of his promise. Encounters that...
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Experience the joy and laughter of your child as they listen to you read this fun story full of rhymes!
Bart the Bully, Learns a Lesson is a book that can help to broach the subject of bullying. Follow along as Bart tries to clean up his act.
After a mishap, a bully named Bart begins searching for ways to become a better person. The adventure he goes on is a journey that you can take your children on as they, too, learn how one boy was able to change...
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In the heartwarming tale of Tweedles and Ellie, discover the remarkable journey that unfolds when two young girls, facing their own physical challenges, encounter a bully. Rather than succumbing to fear or animosity, they choose a path of compassion and friendship.
This inspiring book is a poignant reminder for anyone who has encountered challenges due to their differences. As Ellie and Grace navigate their physical challenges, they find themselves...
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Harry Hippopotamus is the most helpful hippo in the neighborhood. He loves to help all of his friends with any task they may have, in any way he can. The only problem is, Harry's friends don't love his help. Harry is a clumsy hippo, and whenever he helps his friends, something ends up broken or he makes a big mess! Harry's friends decide to keep a secret about their plans from Harry, and when a tornado is nearby, they realize they made a big mistake....
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Have you ever been to the Okachoowa Swamp?
Have you ever seen a mugwamp?
Come join in his adventure,
as he sits on his fence
one day after another,
with his mug on one side
and his wamp on the other.
Can he whistle a song that will bring him a friend?
His story will tell you how it turns out in the end.
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In his first book, "Golden Rule-Beginnings" Golden Rule the donkey discovered 5 Keys to living the Ancient Rule of Gold. The first of the keys is called 'LOOK'.The Book -"Golden Rule -Look " is the first in a series. Each book explores the keys to living a better life and creating a better world."Golden Rule -LOOK" explores the Key of looking for the best in others by looking beyond blind impulse and knee jerk judgement. "When You Look For The BestIn...
17) Tala
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Everyone needs a friend when trouble and bullies come around. Tala is a fictional story that shows the effects of bullying and how others should include people who are different.
After accidentally ruining some crops, Tala, a giant, is driven away from her home. Feeling different and rejected, Tala ran so fast until she created the Asian mountains where she lived on her own for many years.
A sweet village girl, Lan, was warned not to go by the...
18) Bully No More
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A bullying teen, required to join an anti-bullying campaign at school as a result of an attack on a fellow student, must face his victims and come to terms with his past. But will the one person he wants to forgive him the most be able to do it?Brandon – Brandon Cooper sees his bullying ways as harmless fun. Nobody really gets hurt, and he likes the feelings of power and respect it gives him. But when the harmless fun turns serious, he must make...
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Every morning Junia the mule carries Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. They deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. Each month they ride hundreds of miles, traveling through sunshine, rain, and snow. The beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series comes to life in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's...
20) All that grows
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"While on a walk with his older sister, a boy learns all about the plants they see, making him realize how vast the universe is and how much there is to learn, which he will cultivate in his own way."--
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