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Author
Series
Little Jesus volume 1
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon, the water is gone, but the day is not over yet. Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all." -- page [2] of cover.
Author
Series
Roscoe Riley rules volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their seats for the open house play, Roscoe decides to help by using the "don't-you-dare" glue.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When devastating news rattles a young girl's community, her normally attentive parents and neighbors are suddenly exhausted and distracted. At school, her teacher tells the class to look for the helpers-the good people working to make things better in big and small ways. She wants more than anything to help in a BIG way, but maybe she can start with one small act of kindness instead ... and then another, and another. Small things can compound, after...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"An anonymous correspondence between two seventh graders becomes an unlikely friendship after they start leaving notes in a school library book. Bookish Jane MacDonald is seeking a new friend after her best friend Sienna moves away; reputed troublemaker Tyson Flamand stumbles upon the first note while waiting for a detention. Both end up in a race to improve Tyson's grades--and their teachers' understanding of him--so that he can help complete the...
Author
Publisher
Blue Dot Kids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When his parents plan a trip to the sea, Jacob says he will fly there himself. Along the way, he meets new friends and has wonderful adventures. And when his bird friends need help, Jacob and the flock work together to rescue their friend and outsmart the nefarious birdcatcher. With gorgeous illustrations and a humorous, resonant story about independence, kindness, and embracing the unknown, Jacob's Fantastic Flight shows what happens when a child...
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Merv, a kind-hearted monster, is labeled a nuisance by the villagers, leading him on a comical journey to seek help from various magical beings who all have unexpected demands that Merv may not be able to meet.
13) My neighborhood
Author
Series
Publisher
Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Author
Series
Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy volume 3
Publisher
Disney, Hyperion
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Ophelia is excited to go on the fairy field trip to Atlantica so she can visit the Wishing Whirlpool. There is only one problem: Ophelia can't help being helpful! Every time she is about to go off on her own, she gets distracted by someone who needs her assistance. But when she runs into her sea witch cousin, Octavia, Ophelia might learn what true help means"--
15) Friends forever!
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Daniel wants to play with Prince Wednesday. But when Daniel asks him, Prince Wednesday tells Daniel he's busy spending time with Jodi, and Daniel gets upset. Has he lost his friend? Teacher Harriet explains that even when friends play with someone new, they will still be friends with you!
16) Project neighbor
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Jina Jeong volunteers with her family to build houses, but when it falls short of her expectations, she eagerly seizes the opportunity to assist their neighbor in his yard, hoping it will fulfill her desire for a meaningful project.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A young bat sneaks out of the roost while the rest of the colony is asleep to help rescue a moose that has gotten entangled in rope."--
"The sun is up and it's time for bed, but Bailey the bat just can't sleep! When Bailey hears a mournful cry coming from deep in the forest, Bailey ignores Mama Bat's orders and sneaks out of their hollow tree to follow the sound. Bailey discovers a young bull moose tangled up in a fence. On one side of the fence,...
20) Santa's moose
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Milton, the big clumsy moose, helps Santa one Christmas when his load is too heavy for the reindeer to pull.
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