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1) Loser
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Language
English
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Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press Ltd
Language
English
Description
"A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants--the dandelion. Both a love letter to the dandelion and a call to love ourselves in a difficult world, Âmî Osâwâpikones reminds us that we are not defined as others see us. Following our young protagonist and the dandelions through the seasons, we are reminded that we are resilient, we are healers, we are funny, and we are loved."-- Provided...
5) Fairest
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Series
Ella enchanted volume 3
Publisher
HarperCollins
Language
English
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In a land where beauty and singing are valued above all else, Aza eventually comes to reconcile her unconventional appearance and her magical voice, and learns to accept herself for who she truly is.
Author
Language
English
Description
"The author of the classic bestsellers The Secret History and The Little Friend returns with a brilliant, highly anticipated new novel. A young boy in New York City, Theo Decker, miraculously survives an accident that takes the life of his mother. Alone and abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by a friend's family and struggles to make sense of his new life. In the years that follow, he becomes entranced by one of the few things that reminds...
Author
Publisher
Kokila
Language
English
Description
A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world. Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. "I want to be spaghetti!" they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section. But when Ramen's brought home and...
10) Soul on fire
Author
Edition
[Paperback edition]
Language
English
Description
How do you battle your mind for the ultimate state of control? Kenna Maverick asks herself that question every day. A young businesswoman living in New York City, she struggles with her identity, fighting against anxiety, depression, and the rejections of her past. She must overcome her demons to obtain the happiness and acceptance for which she has always yearned. With help from her family of friends, will she ever discover what it is that sets her...
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Series
Heidi Heckelbeck volume 5
Publisher
Little Simon
Language
English
Description
When she gets glasses, Heidi's friend Lucy gets a lot of attention at school, and eight-year-old Heidi decides that she must have glasses too, until her Aunt Trudy helps her to see that she really does not need them.
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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"A groundbreaking guide to strengthening relationships, beginning with the one you have with yourself"--
"In How to Be the Love You Seek, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. LePera--whose integrative, holistic approach to psychology has attracted an international audience of millions--offers a new path to healing our relationships. Harnessing the latest scientific research, she teaches us to recognize how unmet needs from our earliest relationships...
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Series
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English
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Put on your dancing shoes-Pete is ready to boogie! Join Pete the Cat in a brand-new story from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean! Pete is learning a new dance-the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy in his feet. But when Grumpy Toad tells him, "Pete, you dance all wrong!" Pete is determined to become a better dancer. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete...
16) Wonder
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Language
English
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Description
Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
19) Three sisters
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Language
English
Description
Buying one of the famed Three Sisters Queen Anne houses on Blackberry Island, Dr. Andi Gordon, deciding that both her life and home are in need of some major renovations, forms an unbreakable bond with her neighbors--two very different women who are dealing with their own struggles.
20) Jackalope
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A jackrabbit who wishes to be feared asks his fairy godrabbit for horns and becomes the first jackalope, but there's one condition: he must not tell lies.
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