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Author
Series
Llama Llama (Picture books) volume 3
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Llama Llama experiences separation anxiety on his first day of nursery school.
Author
Series
Emma just medium volume 1
Publisher
One Elm Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Even though her family calls her Emma Bemma, Emma knows she is really just Medium. That's because she's the middle kid between her two brothers, who everyone calls Big and Little. Big thinks he's the coolest kid on the planet now that he's 10. And everyone thinks Little is just adorable even when he picks his nose and eats it! What if she could get out of being the middle by taking on a new role? What if she acted BIG? Or even bigger than that?"--...
Author
Series
Ala delta volume 69
Publisher
Edelvives
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
Español
Description
Julián era un niño ejemplar para sus padres: limpio y ordenado, nunca se enfadaba y obedecía sin rechistar. Pero vivía acosado por los miedos, que le impedían cumplir su mayor deseo: montar en el tren fantasma del parque de atracciones. Hasta que un día no tuvo más remedio que enfrentarse a lo inevitable.
Julian is the perfect son, but has many different fears. Will taking a ride on the Ghost Train at the amusement park make him able to cope...
Author
Publisher
The Innovation Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"When Maya moves to a different country, she feels lonely and lost. Everything and everyone seems so unfamiliar here, and she wonders if she will ever find a way to fit in. Longing for her home, she holds tightly to the special seeds her grandmother gave her, afraid to plant them. Can she take the risk that they, and she, might grow and bloom in this new place?"--
Author
Publisher
The Islamic Foundation
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
" ...[A] young Uyghur girl... is moved from place to place by a cold-hearted woman in an attempt to hide her from her parents. Despite facing many hardships, Rapunzel grows into a young lady with an inquisitive mind and a kind and generous heart. But how will she escape from the tower? Will she ever be re-united with her parents? This is an empowering Islamic adaptation of Rapunzel which underscores hope, resilience and love for God." -- Back cover....
66) Hola, universo
Author
Publisher
Grantravesia
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Virgil se siente fuera de lugar en su familia loca por los deportes. Valencia es sorda, inteligente y ama todo sobre la naturaleza. Kaori es una psíquica autoproclamada, cuya hermana pequeña, Gen, siempre la sigue. Y Chet desea que los niños raros simplemente dejen de ser tan diferentes para poder concentrarse en el baloncesto. No son amigos Pero cuando Chet tira una broma que atrapa a Virgil y su conejillo de indias en el fondo de un pozo, Kaori,...
68) Friends
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When his friend moves away, a boy sets out on a journey to find her.
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
El tiempo de pantalla es importante para aprender y puede ser útil divertido, ¡pero también podemos divertirnos sin pantallas! Este libro, mediante un mensaje activo e inpoirado, presenta a los más pequeños maneras entretenidas de pasar el timepo sin pantallas, como saltar, correr, cantar, columpiarse y disfrazarse." -- Back cover
"Book to teach children to limit the amount of time they spend on the screens by providing ideas for other things...
70) Today I'm strong
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Most days, this little girl loves to go to school and play with her friends. But sometimes the schoolyard can feel like a battleground where she has to dodge mean words from a bully. Luckily, she always has her steadfast tiger by her side--even if she's the only one who can see it. With the reminder that strength comes from within, she digs deep to believe in herself, no matter what anyone else says"--
Author
Publisher
Rodale Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"There are so many reasons why our playground RULES! 1. Everyone gets a turn, no matter how long it takes... 2. We play fair (even when the weather isn't). 3. We try to be patient, which is always worth it! This young picture book plays with the double meaning of "rules" to explore how following a few simple rules of kindness can make playtime more fun for everyone! Featuring simple text and engaging illustrations that embrace the varying needs and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Cousins Malia, Dante, and Ivan must face off against the evil queen of 13th Street. But she has lots of monsters on her side, including birds that can freeze you with a look! Can the cousins defeat her and shut down 13th Street once and for all? Each story in this hilarious and safely spooky series from award-winning author David Bowles is designed to set independent readers up for success."--
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead. Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing--for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when Thunder's mosom asks him what he hears on an urban nature walk, Thunder starts to understand how sounds like bird wings flapping and rushing water can help him feel calm and connected. Gentle, inviting...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's the holiday season, and Amelia Bedelia doesn't have enough money to buy presents for anyone. But that won't stop Amelia Bedelia! Along with her friends, she decides to launch a gift-wrapping business in order to make some extra cash. But wrapping presents with Amelia Bedelia is far from ordinary! And when the business expands to include tree decorating, popcorn popping, snow shoveling, and carol singing, you can bet that the misunderstandings...
76) Melissa
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part ... because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan....
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"Malia, Dante, and Ivan are ready to take on the evil forces controlling 13th Street. But then Ivan is kidnapped by giant -- and stinky! -- spiders. Can Malia and Dante save him from their sticky webs? Each story in this hilarious and mildly scary series from award-winning author David Bowles is designed to set independent readers up for success--with short, fast-paced chapters, art on every page, and progress bars at the end of each chapter!"--
79) Snow
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the beauty of a snowfall and its happy effects on children.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
Follow the journey of immigrant and refugee children from leaky boat to a new country, a new school, and new friends in this simple counting book.
Siga el viaje de nįos inmigrantes y refugiados desde un bote con agua a un nuevo pa̕s, una nueva escuela y nuevos amigos en este sencillo libro de conteo.
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