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1) Be kind
Author
Series
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference or at least help a friend.
3) You rule!
Author
Publisher
Handprint Books, an imprint of Chronicle Books
Language
English
Description
"A book about measuring the immeasurables in life!"--
Series
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Meet Darby who more than anything else in the world just wants to have fun. He learns about the Wonderful Land of Ha's, an amusement park with a wizard promising to make dreams come true. Darby is determined to go, making a choice that will change his life forever. Will it be worth all Darby has given up?
Publisher
ARC Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Jock the Hero Dog is a family animated adventure that tells the heart-warming, coming-of-age story of a young man and his best friend, a lovable and fearless dog named, Jock. Narrated by Donald Sutherland, the story takes place in the beautiful outback of South Africa. Through a series of life-lessons and bonding experiences, Jock, the runt of the litter, grows to become a beloved and trusted companion, a bold adventurer, and a living embodiment...
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Language
English
Description
"Poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry." -Provided by Publisher
Author
Series
Big Nate volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright faces his all-time enemy, Gina, when they are paired to work on a research paper together and she also gets a position on his intramural team.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Language
English
Description
Poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, George M. Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson. Im terrified that the Boogeyman is gonna hear what Ive been thinking about certain...
10) El pingüino Taky
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Language
Español
Description
Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps.
"'Un cuento divertido [acerca de un pingüino, Taky] que muestra claramente lo ventajoso de tener una personalidad propia'"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
"Bob Comet is a retired librarian, isolated but not lonely, living out his quiet days in a mint-colored house in Oregon, surrounded by his books and small comforts. One morning, out on his daily walk, he performs an act of kindness that brings him into contact with a nearby senior center, where he soon begins volunteering. Here, as a community of peers and friends gathers around Bob, and following a happenstance brush with a painful complication from...
13) Unplugged
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Relates, in multiple voices, the adventures of a group of youngsters at an electronics-free wellness camp where wealthy, spoiled Jett, leads other campers in trying to stop a criminal.
Publisher
PBS Kids
Language
English
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Description
Join Daniel Tiger for 20 incredible tigertastic tales! Daniel loves playing fun games with his friends, including a game of pretend with Miss Elaina and a birthday tea party with Katerina Kittycat. And join Daniel on exciting trips with his family as they visit the Enchanted Garden, Grandpere's house, and many other interesting places! This fun filled collection tells stories about sharing, trying your best, helping others, and much more!
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Based on the long-running SLATE advice column, a collection of the most eye-opening, illuminating, and provocative installments during Daniel M. Lavery's tenure as the titular Prudence"--
Slate's "Dear Prudence" is an advice column that promises a healthy dose of reality and good humor alongside its indispensable suggestions and life lessons. Lavery recounts his time as a Prudie columnist. His candid collection draws out the broader themes of his...
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Language
English
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Description
"When a veteran Washington journalist moved to Kansas, he met a new neighbor who was more than a century old. Little did he know that he was beginning a long friendship -- and a profound lesson in the meaning of life. Charlie White was no ordinary neighbor. Born before radio, Charlie lived long enough to use a smartphone. When a shocking tragedy interrupted his idyllic boyhood, Charlie mastered survival strategies that reflect thousands of years of...
17) Coach Carter
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Edition
Full screen ed.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Inspired by a true story, this inspirational account of a high school basketball coach who received high praise, and staunch criticism, for benching his entire undefeated team due to their poor academic performances.
Author
Series
Big Nate volume 8
Language
English
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Description
After his fight with Randy Betancourt makes headlines in the school paper, Big Nate has a problem worse than detention on his hands.
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Edition
First US edition.
Language
English
Description
For the first time, a Neuroscientist and Senior Lecturer at MIT reveals the surprising science that supports The Law of Attraction as an effective tool for self-discovery and offers a guide to discovering your authentic self to access your best life now.
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Language
English
Description
"A house made of straw, a house made of wood, and a house made of brick, but will they be enough to stop the wolf? The classic tale about three little pigs working together to protect themselves from a wolf provides readers with entertainment and intrigue. Charming illustrations with vibrant colors and beautiful scenery accompany readers as they explore the world of the three little pigs, which allows young readers to continue strengthening their...
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