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Sweaty palms, heart palpitations, and anticipating thoughts are happening, as it is minutes before the school bell is about to ring to start the day! Not just any day, but my first day of sixth grade! I can feel my heart beating like a drummer playing the drums as I walk toward Room 1218. Oh! What could possibly be waiting for me once I pass through the doorframe to Miss Redd's classroom? Oh! What could she possibly be like? What if she is not expecting...
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It is Macie's first day of school and she is so excited! On her journey to find her new teacher, Macie meets and learns about the roles and responsibilities of several other important people who work in her school. Macie Meets Her New Teacher is a perfect read-aloud story to make even those children who are a little overwhelmed and nervous about their first day aware of how many people there are to make school a safe and fun learning environment.
63) Just One Thing!
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Every child about to enter middle school will be able to relate to this heart-warming, funny story. Anthony Pantaloni needs to figure out one thing he does well-one thing that will replace the Antsy Pants nickname he got tagged with on the first day of fifth grade, one good thing he can "own" before moving up to middle school next year. It seems that every kid at Carpenter Elementary has a claim to fame: Marcus is Mr. Athletic, Alexis is Smart Aleck,...
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A heart-warming new story from Emma Chichester Clark celebrating 25 years of beloved characters Lily and Blue Kangaroo. Blue Kangaroo has gone everywhere with Lily for as long as they can both remember. So when Lily and her friends are planning their very first sleepover, Lily is so excited for a new adventure with her beloved Blue Kangaroo! But when she hears her friends saying they're too old for stuffed toys, Lily knows she won't be able to take...
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Japanese English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Japanese as their second language.
Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!
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Recognizing our own strengths is not always easy. This is very true for Nelephant, who is an adorable stuffed elephant who isn't quite sure what she likes to do-or even what her name is at first! However, with the help of a group of fuzzy friends, she learns about identity and shares what makes her special. This delightfully illustrated story reinforces essential social emotional learning concepts, including self-awareness, recognizing one's strengths,...
67) The Big Swim
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When Ethan arrives at summer camp for the first time, he has just three modest goals. First, to survive. Second, not to be hated. Third, not to be the worst at anything. But these goals turn out to be relatively easy to achieve. Instead, his real challenge comes in the form of a new cabin mate. Zachary arrives at camp late, surrounded by a cloud of rumors, and Ethan finds himself intrigued and somehow envious of the new arrival. Zach doesn't seem...
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It begins with Lily navigating boys who are striving for her attention. Lily, however, doesn't show them any interest because unlike some of the other ninth-grade girls, including her best friend, Hadley, Lily isn't allowed to date until she turns sixteen.
During her sophomore year, things get a little more complicated for Lily. She gets invited to the senior prom by J.R., her other best friend and football star. But she is fifteen and the...
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Delve into the captivating world of a three-year-old as he navigates the bewildering realm of adults in Kinderbarton. In this heartwarming tale, Stephen Barton, a typical toddler with a vivid imagination, observes the humorous and unpredictable actions of grown-ups. Expecting the world to align with his own understanding, Stephen's playtime adventures can take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to tears.
Living with his parents and older sister,...
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Readers will learn the importance of hard work and dedication in Winning By Working. This title includes full-color photographs, vocabulary, comprehension and extension activities, and more to enhance readers' comprehension and application skills. The Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Each 24-page book features real-world examples, tips, and more to help teach everything...
71) I Feel Lonely
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Loneliness can be an overwhelming emotion, but this engaging book teaches beginning readers healthy ways to deal with feeling lonely. Using a fictional approach, this book details the story of a child's trip to the park-from the lonely feeling of watching other children play together to the joy of making a new friend. With the help of simple text and a useful picture glossary, young readers discover for themselves how easy it is to conquer loneliness...
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English language learners discover what kinds of animals live in the zoo in this engaging bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book takes beginning readers on a journey around the zoo with one adventurous family. They meet many amazing animals, such as bears, elephants, and snakes. Through colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers learn important facts about...
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Twelve-year-old Bernice Baransky likes the grunge look she's come by honestly as the only girl at Porchtown Skate Park who can pop an ollie, ride the rails, and grind the slabs. She'd love to impress Wyatt Anderson, a skater who calls her Dude, but Bernice can't seem to do more than mumble when he's around. Should she accept help from a new neighbor, the proper and princessy Odelia, who is desperate to befriend her? Odelia keeps a fancy notebook called...
74) I Know Here
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The little girl in this story lives in a trailer near a forest in Saskatchewan, where her father is building a dam. She knows and loves everything about the place, but the dam is nearly finished, and when summer comes the family will move to Toronto - a city marked by a big red star on the map at school.
"Have the people in Toronto seen what I've seen?" the little girl asks, thinking of her road, her school, the forest where she plays hide-and-seek...
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One morning a child wakes up and her whole world is different. She cannot understand why suddenly she no longer goes to her childminder and her mummy and daddy are at home. She tries to understand what coronavirus is and what lockdown is too. She believes coronavirus must be a witch.
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IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers join Asher and his best friend, Mateo, as they take a trip to a farm. Mateo's uncle makes sure Asher's first trip to a farm is fun and full of new sights. Readers will enjoy coming along on the journey as the main characters see wide-open spaces, cows, horses, and more. This exciting story ends with a traditional hayride around the farm. Charming illustrations and manageable text make this the perfect book for emerging readers and young story-time...
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El primer día de clases para niños grandes está lleno de cosas nuevas. Nuevos libros que leer, nuevos profesores que conocer, nuevos amigos con los que pasar el rato y nuevas cosas que aprender, pero aunque empezar la escuela es muy divertido, también puede resultar un poco intimidante. Esta encantadora historia ayuda a los lectores jóvenes a lidiar con sus emociones al comenzar la escuela y les ayuda a entusiasmarse por aprender. Ilustraciones...
78) First Rain
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Abby and her parents have moved to Israel, where they've always dreamed of living. Abby's excited about her new home, but she misses her grandma. As they exchange letters and emails, Abby tells about her new life-learning Hebrew, eating falafel, and floating in the Dead Sea. And, through the long dry summer, as she looks forward to the first rain of autumn, she misses how she and Grandma used to splash and play on rainy days. Finally, one morning,...
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Beginning readers discover the animals that can be seen during a day at the zoo. Using a fictionalized approach, this book takes readers on a journey as they follow one family's trip to see their favorite animals. This book also provides the answer to how elephants stay cool in the hot sun and more. Vibrant illustrations of popular zoo animals and accessible text help beginning readers discover new facts about zoos and the animals that live in them....
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The first day of big kid school is filled with new things. New books to read, new teachers to meet, new friends to hang out with, and new things to learn, but even though starting school is tons of fun, it can also be a little intimidating. This charming story helps young readers deal with their emotions about starting school, and helps them become excited to learn. Beautiful, expressive illustrations help readers relate to the emotions of the story....
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