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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his friend, Pointy, with a hug, but he is frustrated because even as he gets bigger, his arms remain too small for proper hugging--but he is determined to practice, even when he gets into trouble.
Author
Series
Catalina Incognito volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old Catalina Castañeda uses Tía Abuela's sewing kit to turn ordinary clothing into a magical disguise, enabling her to uncover a thief at the local library.
7) The surprise
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit--and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality"--
9) Plus one
Author
Publisher
Margaret Ferguson Books/Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Agnes is having a tea party, but the first person who shows up is the persistent boy next door--who comes with an astonishing variety of animal friends (and an awesome mother).
10) Elena rides
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Elena wants to ride her bike. She readies, she steadies. She wobbles, she bobbles . . . KA-BANG! Learning to ride a bike is hard. But Elena can do it. Try, try again!"--
11) Be you!
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special, from the beloved creator of The Dot, Happy Dreamer, and New York Times bestseller, The Word Collector. Here, Reynolds reminds readers to "be your own work of art." To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU."--Amazon.
12) The struggle bus
Author
Publisher
Kind World Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Sometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard. You've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump and roar, The Struggle Bus is at your door! You can cry, or you can shout, kick and scream or have a pout. Feel your feelings for a bit. Just keep moving--don't you quit!
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"I said to the Road, Where do you lead? The Road said, Be a leader and find out. It's okay to be afraid or to sometimes wander down the wrong path. What the Road Said encourages us to lead with kindness and purpose and remember that the most important thing we can do in life is to keep going."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Angelina is chosen as the lead dancer in Sleeping Mouseling. It's her dream come true! But she can't land all of the steps in her routine...will she keep trying and get it right before the big performance?"--Provided by publisher.
15) A thousand no's
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A little girl with a great idea is, at first, disheartened to hear "NO!", but with perseverance, collaboration, and imagination she finds a way to build something even greater.
16) Star stuff
Author
Publisher
Michael di Capua Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An original, out-of-this-world fable about friendship, teamwork, and persistence, illustrated by double Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka. It's up to Giovanni and Lorenzo, Sky Repair Specialists, to fill the sky with stars. One night, on the job, Lorenzo gets stuck in a nebula! Giovanni calls out for help to the constellations.... Find out what it will take to rescue his friend in this imaginative story featuring Chris Raschka's brilliant, luminescent...
17) She's got this
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying--and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought. Through this heartwarming and inspirational...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Emma is taking tap dance lessons and she wants to learn the routine perfectly, but it is not easy because the tapping of the dancers makes it difficult for her cochlear implant to pick up the final notes of the music and so her timing is off--but with a little help from her teacher and her best friend Izzie, Emma will make it work. Includes an ASL fingerspelling chart, glossary, and content-related questions.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. "All leaves fall in the fall," say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to create a net, a kite, a parachute in hopes of softening his landing. The clock is ticking, the wind is blowing. What will happen when a gust of wind pulls Leif from his branch?"--publisher
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"All the highs and lows of having a bossy, protective, and loving older sibling are depicted in this heartwarming picture book by a critically acclaimed author and award-winning illustrator. Meet Lee, a little boy who won't give up until he learns how to sew, and Zora, the sister who watches him try--and ultimately succeed! "I know big sisters. Zora, the boss, she's mine," explains Lee as he and Zora head to the library, where Mrs. C is teaching...
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