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The Old Woman Who Named Things - by Cynthia Rylant (Paperback)
About the Book An old woman discovers an abandoned puppy that she is afraid to name--or to even love. This moving story features Gary Larson-esque "(The Far Side)" visuals that will appeal to adults as well as kids. Full-color illustrations. Book Synopsis How does an old woman who has outlived all her friends keep from being lonely? By naming the things in her life she knows she will never outlive--like her house, Franklin, and her bed, Roxanne. When a shy brown puppy appears at…
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My Life at the Bottom - by Linda Bondestam (Hardcover)
Book Synopsis From award-winning Nordic author and illustrator Linda Bondestam comes a new kind of climate change story, narrated by an adorable axolotl who is--possibly--the last of its kind. In a forest of seaweed there was ME, a rare and beautiful little axolotl, going for my first-ever swim. So graceful, and yet so lonesome--out of 987 eggs, mine was the only one that hatched. Who knows, maybe I was the last axolotl in these waters? At the bottom of a lake in Mexico City, our axolotl…
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Everywhere with You - by Carlie Sorosiak (Hardcover)
About the Book Two houses, with a fence between. On one side lives a dog, and on the other side lives a girl. Each alone--until the girl starts reading aloud. Book Synopsis The heartwarming friendship between a girl and the dog next door tenderly evokes the power of stories to bring--and keep--us together. Two houses stand side by side: one is home to a dog, the other to a young girl. Though a fence divides them, girl and dog build a sweet and sturdy friendship rooted in…
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Whose Home Is It? - (Tracks and Homes) by Radka Piro (Board Book)
Book Synopsis A funny story about a snail trying to find his perfect home. Come explore this board book--with animals hidden under every flap! Most animals have a place they call home. But what do you do when you don't have a clue where that place is? This is exactly what happened to one helpless little snail who decided to find his perfect home. What do you think it will look like? Will anyone take him in? The snail learns what kind of dwellings wasps build for themselves, what it is like…
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Take Me Home - Waters of the World - by Pavla Hanackova (Board Book)
Book Synopsis Bite-sized facts about bodies of water from around the globe, pointing out the animals and plants found in them, as well as the unique features and inner workings of these environments. Go around the world with us and get to know different types of waters and their inhabitants as well as plant. Our animal friends will join you on this journey. They're having the adventure of a lifetime: they want to get to the home they belong to. But what if they don't know where their home…
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The Children of Green Knowe Collection
The Children of Green Knowe Collection brings the Lucy Boston classics The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe together in one beautifully packaged edition. These enchanting, haunting stories from Carnegie winner Lucy M. Boston have become modern classics, beautifully evoking all the magic and wonder of childhood. Now The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe are available in one edition. Children of Green KnoweTolly's great grandmother isn't a witch, but both she and…
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Taking A.D.H.D. to School Book
Teach children to empathize with peers who have ADHD Help children with ADHD or similar conditions feel safe and accepted Includes a quiz for students and tips for teachers Grades: Pre-K -3 Written by Ellen Weiner and illustrated by Terry Ravanelli, this book is part of The Special Kids in School Series and is a must-have for every counselor, teacher, school nurse, parent, or caregiver. This beautifully illustrated and fun-to-read storybook tells the story of Ben, a kid living with A.D.H.D…
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Outside in - by Deborah Underwood (Hardcover)
About the Book A 2021 Caldecott Honor Book From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside. Five starred reviews! Perfect for fans of Joyce Sidman and Julie Fogliano, Outside In reminds emerging readers of the ways nature creates and touches our lives in homes, apartments, and cars, and is the perfect homeschooling tool to reflect on the world's…
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