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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Nine celebrated children's picture book illustrators, including Rebecca Bender, Wallace Edwards, and Suzanne Del Rizzo, unite to illustrate an empowering text that celebrates, in a series of questions, the ways young children can show kindness. All royalties will be donated to the World Kindness Movement."--
8) First times
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A picture book that celebrates the important adventures children experience as they grow."--
Author
Series
Cookies (Amy Krouse Rosenthal) volume 4
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Presents vocabulary words and life lessons, with cookie-baking as the theme of the book.
12) One bright ring
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A little girl catches a ring as it falls from a man's pocket, then pulls her mother along as she bravely pursues him past increasing numbers of obstacles trying to return his precious jewel.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From excited to scared from worried to confident-emotions can shift in a moment! Acclaimed picture book creator Mike Wohnoutka's simple words and tender illustrations demonstrate the highs and lows of a single day at school and open the door for readers to talk about their own contradictory, unpredictable ever-present emotions."--Front cover jacket.
14) I say mashallah
Author
Publisher
The Islamic Foundation
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Nabil and Noura have gone camping with their dad. WOW, the view is beautiful. When looking at beautiful things their dad tells them to say,"Mashallah!"
15) Allie all along
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Allie's crayon breaks, she stomps, smashes, crashes, and throws a tantrum, a fuss, and a fit. Her big brother wants to help her feel better. Will punching a pillow, squeezing a toy, or breathing deep breaths help Allie let go of her angry feelings, one layer at a time?
Author
Series
Sardine in outer space volume 1
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Chief Executive Officer of the universe, Supermuscleman, is training all children to obey him. Only the space pirates aboard their ship the Huckleberry--Sardine, her cousin Louie, and her Uncle Yellow--can outwit him and his wicked plan.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Thought-provoking stanzas encourage readers of all ages to consider they ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and encourages them to think deeply about their behaviors. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, the message delivered by the authors is universal, be a good ancestor to the world around you."--
Author
Publisher
Sentinel
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Mike Huckabee--pastor, politician, governor, presidential candidate, talk show host, rock bassist, pundit, husband, and father--shares his love and wisdom with his grandson Chandler and granddaughter Scarlett, recounting heartwarming stories from his past and the bittersweet lessons learned along the way.
Author
Publisher
Joanna Colter Book
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The tenth children's book by the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell celebrates the extraordinary, everyday bravery of trying new things for the very first time." -- Jacket flap.
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