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42) Lucky me
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Bruno's friend Sanjay has his own room and a pet iguana. His brother, Mateo, who is visually impaired, has a dog named Rocco who helps him get around, and Mateo is a fantastic storyteller. Bruno doesn't have a pet, and he has to share his room with Mateo, but he still feels like the luckiest of all to have such a great brother and amazing friend."--
43) What's sweeter
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This extraordinary book focuses on the everyday moments that slow the world down for us: a hug from someone we haven't seen in a long time, the soft spot behind a cat's ear, a ladybug landing on your arm. And in the end, the answer to the question of what's sweeter rings truest of all.
44) Thank you day
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Preparing special notes to place on the Thank You Tree in the Neighborhood of Make Believe, Daniel Tiger and his friends think of various polite ways to express their gratitude to those who help them.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Peppa Pig has so much to be thankful for! Suzy Sheep has a new teddy bear, and Peppa wants one, too! Mummy and Daddy Pig remind Peppa that she already has her own teddy--and so much more!
46) Pajama day!
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When little Emma forgets to dress up for Pajama Day at Robin Hill School, her first grade classmates team up to make sure she is included, in a latest skill-building entry in the series that began with Class Picture Day.
47) We are thankful
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Asked by their teacher to think about the things and people for which they are thankful, the first graders of the Robin Hill School take turns sharing their feelings, challenging young Reza to think of something original.
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Snoopy is feeling thankful, so he writes a thank you note to his favorite thing: his food bowl! Snoopy loves supper time, and while he is busy remembering his best meals, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang are cooking up a surprise.
Author
Series
Junie B. Jones series volume 28
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Scary's first grade class prepares a Thankful List for the school contest, but Junie B. Jones finds it hard to be grateful for squash or Tattletale May.
51) I am thankful
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
When their teacher asks them to share what they're thankful for, each child in this wonderfully-diverse classroom mentions their favorite things in rhyme: I am thankful for my grandma's pies, her cookies, and her sweet-potato fries. I am thankful for my puppy's tricks, my comfy slippers, and kitty-cat's licks. The fun text and illustrations with inspire preschoolers and their families to share what they are most thankful for too!
Author
Publisher
Tommy Nelson, and imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Help your toddlers and preschoolers develop pre-reading skills while your family gives thanks for all that the season has to offer--from watching the autumn leaves fall and picking pumpkins from the patch to sharing a Thanksgiving meal with loved ones and learning how to give and receive.
55) Candy dish
Author
Publisher
Compendium
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What happens when something truly miraculous shows up in your life? Do you recognize it? Do you appreciate it? Do you see it for what it really is? This is a story of a child and a curious little candy dish that holds a special treat every day. But it comes with its fair share of frustrations too. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, it is a story for readers of all ages about finding wonder in simple delights. And it is an...
Author
Publisher
Cottage Door Press, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What are you thankful for at Thanksgiving? A little mouse is thankful for their friends and family, good food to share, and fun games to play. This warm and inviting picture book is a wonderful way to start a family conversation about being grateful and kind, not just at Thanksgiving but all year long! " --
Author
Publisher
The Islamic Foundation
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Abdullah only sees his Dad working! He feels upset when his Dad rushes to leave for work in the morning and doesn't have time to pick him up after school. When his teacher asks him to make a 'Jazak Allah Khair' card, the only person he can think of to thank is his Mum. Join Abdullah as he learns about the meaning of gratitude."--
58) You are my happy
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
What makes up happy all day through? Let's count those things, just me and you.... Inspired by her own nighttime routine with her daughter, Haley Joy, Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb has written a book that celetrates the things that make us happy each day... the big things and the small. With illustrations from Suzie Mason, Kort's soothing yet playful lullaby explores the simple and wondrous joy of taking a moment to be grateful.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Join our narrator and her dog on their daily walk as they greet the people in their neighborhood--from the mail carrier and bus driver to the sanitation workers and grocery clerks and more. Whether listening, asking, helping, or just saying hello and thank you, it is our patience and kindness that make a neighborhood feel like home. This story gently reminds us to slow down and be grateful for all the people, places, and things around us. Includes...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The best dad ever deserves the best day ever. When a young girl tries to find the perfect present for her pop, her best intentions go awry. The fishing trip is a flop, baseball is a bust, and making chili is a mistake. Nothing works out the way she wants it to. But it turns out, the best gift of all could be a day spent together."--
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