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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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Minnie as her name suggests is a Mini-Digger working in a quarry, alongside full sized heavy duty quarry diggers. She was brought over from Japan with her friend Laurie a small tipper truck and together they provide small quantities of aggregate for minor building companies while the big diggers and trucks produce huge amounts of aggregate for the heavy construction industry. The big machines laugh and joke about Minnie and Laurie and are generally...
64) 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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Adobe Kroger has a secret. She is a Paladin---a holy knight blessed with the power to wield the divine Light of love and creation. Or she was, anyhow. After being convicted of blasphemy, shes been excommunicated from the holy order and her power was taken away.
Or so her superiors thought. Unbeknownst to them, despite their efforts the Light is still hers to command. She would be in terrible danger if they were to discover the truth, but she is...
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Have you ever longed for an adventure? In this tale, Ally discovers that across the border and within she can be a carrier of God's hope by displaying the love and compassion of Jesus.
This delightful story and precocious canine shows people of all ages how to reclaim the missionary spirit inherent in all believers. You don't want to miss this adventure!
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Introducing twelve-year-old Pixie Van Dimple, the centre of all the drama, the protagonist and heroine! She is a typical girl; goes to school, hangs out with her friends in the park, has sleepovers, loves shopping and is always hungry! She also loves her phone! The linchpin of her world. Everyone has one and they are all connected - all is not well in smart phone world though as there are many dangers... she has been warned... what is the fuss about?...
69) Who Am I?: I Am
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Who Am I? I Am! offers an enlightened child's unique perspective on their connection to family, friends and nature. They reflect on life lessons such as, how they make other people feel, their relationship with their environment, what they can learn from others and sad situations and how they can help or save others. Actions relating to each of these life lessons have a vibrational impact on everything.
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Una camioneta llamada Cacho hace un trato con la camioneta más mala del pueblo llamada Máximo en la competencia de jalones. Si Cacho quiere ganar, tiene que aprender a creer en sí mismo. Un cuento que inspirará a los niños una y otra vez. Este libro incluye increíbles ilustraciones.
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A touching and profound tale of friendship, differences, and acceptance from renowned Estonian children's author and illustrator Piret Raud.
On the sandy shore of a big sea lived a bird named Ellie who had no voice.
"Everything else has a voice," Ellie thought sadly. "The trees rustle. The waves crash. Even the rain sings when it falls."
"I'm the only one who can't make a sound."
Ellie felt tears well up in her eyes-that's how sad she was to be voiceless.
Ellie's...
72) 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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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!
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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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This novel is about a particular horse name Tucker. The horses in this book are real; Tucker is the author's personal horse. She writes about several incidents with the horses that are exaggerated but brings to life the challenges that youth face today in their everyday lives. She uses comical illustrations with the animals to better demonstrate her points; her desire is to give positive solutions to the youth to resolve today's challenges when encountering...
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My son was fourteen at the time when he came to me and said that life was so hard sometimes he wished he could just go to heaven. I should have been disturbed by his statement, but all I could do was relate. He inspired me to write The Little Flower. Kids go through so much, from divorces to bullying, peer pressure, and feeling like they just don't fit in. I've wanted to write a series of books that deal with these issues. It is not only my hope that...
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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...
78) Mama's Tamales
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There is no doubt that Mama's tamales are a family favorite-a true culinary delight! Mama has always invested the time and hard work required to make her aromatic, delicious tamales as a way of showing her family how very much she loves them! And they show their appreciation by eating them! But is that all Mama's tamales are meant to provide?
If you are a fan of the beloved story The Little Red Hen, with its myriad of potential lessons on familial,...
80) 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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