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Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Language
English
Description
"Open your mind and prepare to explore some of philosophy's biggest, BOLDEST IDEAS -- from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in this book will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some INTRIGUING ANSWERS. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!"--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Teen Canada
Language
English
Description
This true story -- as true as Lemony Snicket himself -- begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections: the proper way to prepare an egg, a perplexing idea called "tzimtzum," the sublime pleasure of swimming in open water, and much else.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should. Rubin goes into the forest to practice alone and despite only getting the violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style"--
9) Waiting
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An owl, puppy, bear, bunny, and pig wait for marvelous things to happen.
Author
Publisher
Amazon Crossing Kids
Language
English
Description
"In southern Africa, there is a belief called ubuntu--the idea that we are all connected. No matter where we're from or who we are, a person is a person through their connections to other people. With simple, lyrical text and charming artwork, this lively picture book first published in South Africa is the perfect introduction to the concept of ubuntu for young kids. A celebration of friendship and kindness, the book shows children the many ways that...
11) Look up!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When a girl in a wheelchair calls to people far below to look up and see her, one finds a way to brighten her day.
12) Inside Cat
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Told in rhyming text, Inside Cat views the world through many windows, watching the birds, squirrels, and people go by--but when the door opens it discovers a whole new view.
13) Waiting for snow
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Badger cannot wait one more minute for it to snow. When his friend Hedgehog explains that everything comes in its time, Badger is unconvinced and impatient as ever. But Badger's friends have a few tricks up their sleeves to try and get the snow's attention and distract their pal in the meantime. -- Provided by publisher.
14) La guitarrista
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Canta finds a guitar in the trash, she is one step closer to becoming a rock star. Even though the guitar is broken and she doesn't know how to play, nothing can stop Canta from going after her dreams!"--Provided by publisher.
16) Rosie's glasses
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this wordless story, Rosie awakens late, gets soaked with rain on her way to school, yet her gloomy mood changes when she finds a pair of glasses on her way home.
17) Butterfly child
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint HarperCollins Publishers
Language
English
Description
"A young child loves the spots and patterns found on butterflies, and fashions bold orange wings to become a butterfly child. But when other kids shun the child for the clothes they don't understand, it takes a father's encouragement for the kid to stay true to what they love and find joy in the butterfly wings once more"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Language
English
Description
"Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. From chasing, chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them. This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases. It is based on the Cree teaching of wahkohtowin, interconnectedness and play, and includes...
Author
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ian always follows the rules and his sister, Jenny, never does but when she angers some monsters while breaking all the rules of their vacation house in the woods, Ian first runs away, then realizes there should be a rule about protecting your sister from being eaten by monsters.
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