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We all know nothing rhymes with orange. But how does that make Orange feel? Well, left out! When a parade of fruit gets together to sing a song about how wonderful they are—and the song happens to rhyme—Orange can't help but feel like it's impossible for him to ever fit in. But when one particularly intuitive Apple notices how Orange is feeling, the entire English language begins to become a bit more inclusive. Beloved author-illustrator...
3) I Can
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Featuring basic concepts, this lovely book uses vivid images, engaging vocabulary, and informational text to inspire beginning readers to recognize activities such as playing, digging, reading, running, swinging, and writing. With this engaging nonfiction reader, children will be proud to share what they can do!
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The world can seem so perilous, especially where our children are concerned. But even very young children can learn basic skills for staying safe in ordinary situations and preparing for emergencies. Without scaring kids (or alarming adults), this book teaches little ones how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. Includes questions, activities, and safety games that reinforce...
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A little girl enjoys the natural habitat of her yard as the seasons pass. Whether it's a hot summer day or a cold winter night, there is always beauty to observe and appreciate. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
6) Pink!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Pink! is a heartwarming story about learning to be different. Patrick wakes up one morning to find he's turned pink overnight. But boys can't be pink! Rejected by his friends, poor Patrick runs away in search of new pink playmates. He crosses oceans where he finds some pink flamingos, but will he ever fit in with them? Patrick soon learns that friendship is never black and white, but that real friends will accept you just as you are.
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The latest release in the bestselling Bucket Fillers line takes the concept of bucket filling one step further by adding the idea that we also have an invisible lid. We "use our lid" to protect and keep the happiness inside our bucket. Offering charming illustrations with personified buckets, dippers, and lids, readers learn what gives happiness, what takes it away, and what protects it. This concrete concept helps children of all ages grow in understanding,...
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Fully revised and updated guide with frank, sensitive information for LGBTQ teens, their families, and their allies.
LGBTQ is the indispensable resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning teens-and their allies. This fully revised and updated third edition includes current information on LGBTQ terminology, evolving understandings of gender identity and sexual identity, LGBTQ rights, and much more. Other advice covers...
10) Igor
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The only thing Igor knows about himself is his name. When he's not busy playing, he likes to watch what the animals do, but why has he never seen anyone else like himself? Maybe it is time to leave home and go on a journey of self-discovery.
11) Help, Please!
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Zoe needs help! It's difficult for her to tie her shoes, get her breakfast, and other morning tasks, so she asks her father for help. Pairs with the nonfiction title Asking for Help.
12) Friends for Life
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A whimsical tale about two friends on an outdoor adventure. Through their journey, they come to realize the value of friendship and overcoming adversity. This fun and heartfelt picture book will resonate with the child in all of us through rhymes and beautiful watercolor illustrations.
13) Ease the Tease
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Ten easy-to-learn tools to help kids ease the pain of teasing and stand up for themselves.
Teasing happens to lots and lots (and lots!) of kids. Every day. Sometimes that teasing can be fun, but sometimes it hurts. Ease the Tease helps young readers recognize what hurtful teasing sounds and feels like and offers a toolkit for dealing with teasing.
How many ways can children ease the tease? Inside the book, readers will find not one... not two......
14) Inspiring and Motivational Stories for the Brilliant Boy Child: A Collection of Life Changing Storie
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Unlock the Treasure Chest of Family Adventures! Dive into a world where every turn of the page whisks your child away on an adventure that's as enriching as it is thrilling! "A Collection of Life Changing Stories about Family Life for Boys Age 3 to 8" is more than a book-it's a journey through the heart of what makes us human: our families. Crafted by an award-winning children's book description copywriter, this collection of stories is your key to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has lost its colours!
Elmer decides to give his own colours to the rainbow. But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his own colours? Will he lose them forever?
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One night, a bird swallows a star, making him as bright as a diamond. Because of that, nobody wants him around. Except . . . an amazing traveler who crosses the vast desert. Discover how one little bird, who is excluded by all of his fellow animals for being different, is able to find solace and friendship after shedding a few glittering tears. The text plays on repetition to help build confidence in emerging readers, and the wonder of what follows...
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The first-born might feel pushed aside when a sibling is born. But being oldest has its perks. The youngest child may feel left out of activities. But everyone loves the baby in the family. Being the middle child is unique and comes with experiences only a middle child knows.
18) Paco Tries
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Watch Paco as he works toward the goal of getting his wheels under him to learn how to ride a bicycle. Pairs with the nonfiction title Setting Goals.
19) Understood Betsy
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First published in 1917, "Understood Betsy" is the well-known children's story by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. The prominent social activist, educational reformer, and prolific author is famous for bringing the Montessori style of schooling to the United States. Her popular novel "Understood Betsy" is the story of a scrawny young 9-year-old orphan by the name of Elizabeth Ann who relocates from her city home to live with her cousins, the Putneys, on a...
20) Primer Premio
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It's the day of the big show. How will the judges decide who is top dog?
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