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Kids of Appetite: 'Funny and touching' New York Times
by David ArnoldKIDS OF APPETITE by David Arnold is a tragicomedy of first love and devastating loss for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Jennifer Niven. In the Hackensack Police Department, Vic Benucci and his friend Mad are explaining how they found themselves wrapped up in a grisly murder. But in order to tell that story, they have to go way back... It all started when Vic's dad died. Vic's dad was his best friend, and even now, two years later, he can't bring himself to touch the Untouchable Urn of Oblivion that sits in his front hall. But one cold December day, Vic falls in with an alluring band of kids that wander his New Jersey neighbourhood, including Mad, the girl who changes everything. Along with his newfound friendships comes the courage to open his father's urn, the discovery of the message inside, and the epic journey it sparks.(P)2016 Random House Audio
The Kids of Cattywampus Street
by Lisa Jahn-Clough&“An extraordinary book.&” --Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events Lovers of Roald Dahl and Louis Sachar's Sideways Stories from Wayside School will be captivated by the adventures of this very special group of friends who live on the same street.In this delightful chapter book filled with black-and-white pictures, you'll meet Jamal, Lindalee, Hans, Matteo, and others--the kids who live on Cattywampus Street, not far from the Waddlebee Toy Store. Each of the eleven chapters in this magical, mysterious, silly, scary, happy, and sometimes sad chapter book tells an utterly unforgettable tale about one of the kids. Whether it's about Jamal and his magic ball, which knows how to find him after its been stolen away; or Charlotta, who shrinks so small that she can fit inside her dollhouse; or Rodney, whose pet rock becomes the envy of all the kids on Cattywampus Street, here are stories sure to charm, captivate, and engage all readers of chapter books, even the most reluctant.
Kids of Kabul: Living Bravely through a Never-ending War
by Deborah EllisSince its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner, the fictional story of eleven-year-old Parvana living in Kabul under the terror of the Taliban. But what has happened to Afghanistan’s children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? In 2011, Deborah Ellis went to Kabul to find out. The twenty-six boys and girls featured in this book range in age from ten to seventeen, and they speak candidly about their lives now. They are still living in a country at war. Violence and oppression exist all around them. The situation for girls has improved, but it is still difficult and dangerous. And many children — boys and girls — are still supporting their families by selling items like pencils and matches on the street.Yet these kids are weathering their lives with remarkable courage and hope, getting as much education and life experience and fun as they can.All royalties from the sale of Kids of Kabul will go to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (www.cw4wafghan.ca), which administers Parvana’s Fund, supporting schools, libraries and literacy programs for Afghan women and children.Key Text Featuresphotographsmapsglossaryintroductionhistorical contextadditional informationCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.6Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.9Compare and contrast one author's presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person).
Kids of Kabul: Living Bravely Through a Never-Ending War
by Deborah Ellis<p><p>By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in Afghanistan. But what has happened to Afghanistan's children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? <p><p> In 2011, Deborah Ellis went to Kabul to find out. She interviewed children who spoke about their lives now. They are still living in a country torn apart by war. <p><p> Violence and oppression still exist, particularly affecting the lives of girls, but the kids are weathering their lives with courage and optimism: "I was incredibly impressed by the sense of urgency these kids have -- needing to get as much education and life experience and fun as they can, because they never know when the boom is going to be lowered on them again. " The two dozen or so children featured in the book range in age from ten to seventeen. <p>Many are girls Deb met through projects funded by Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (www.cw4wafghan.ca), the organization that is supported by royalties from The Breadwinner Trilogy. Parvana's Fund provides grants toward education projects for Afghan women and children, including schools, libraries and literacy programs. All royalties from the sale of Kids of Kabul will also go to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan.
Kids on Strike!
by Susan Campbell BartolettiDescribes the conditions and treatment that drove working children to strike, from the mill workers' strike in 1834 and the coal strikes at the turn of the century to the children who marched with Mother Jones in 1903.
Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice
by Michael LongFrom the March on Washington to March for Our Lives to Black Lives Matter, the powerful stories of kid-led protest in America. Kids have always been activists. They have even launched movements. Long before they could vote, kids have spoken up, walked out, gone on strike, and marched for racial justice, climate protection, gun control, world peace, and more. Kids on the March tells the stories of these protests, from the March of the Mill Children, who walked out of factories in 1903 for a shorter work week, to 1951&’s Strike for a Better School, which helped build the case for Brown v. Board of Education, to the twenty-first century&’s most iconic movements, including March for Our Lives, the Climate Strike, and the recent Black Lives Matter protests reshaping our nation. Powerfully told and inspiring, Kids on the March shows how standing up, speaking out, and marching for what you believe in can advance the causes of justice, and that no one is too small or too young to make a difference.
Kids Pick The Funniest Poems: Poems That Make Kids Laugh (Giggle Poetry)
by Bruce Lansky Stephen CarpenterBetcha laugh!This is one of the most popular collections of funny poetry for kids ever published. It's a classic because it's the first collection of poems selected by kids! It includes clever creations from some of the most popular names in children's poetry, including Bill Dodds, Timothy Tocher, Joyce Armor, Robert Pottle, Bruce Lansky, and Kenn Nesbitt. Humorous illustrations by Stephen Carpenter make this book even better.
Kids' Random Acts of Kindness: (affirmations, Book For Kids, Kindness Kids, For Fans Of Chicken Soup For The Soul) (Random Acts of Kindness Series)
by Conari PressWant to Feel Hopeful About the Future?Share in inspirational stories of generosity written by children of all ages that reveal their surprisingly insightful feelings about kindness and compassion.Look back at why the Random Acts of Kindness series was such a sensation. When the adult version of Random Acts of Kindness was first published, hundreds of teachers across the country gave assignments to their students to write about unsolicited acts that they had experienced or initiated. Teachers sent the results to Conari Press which then put out a call for similar stories in a teacher’s magazine. Stories poured in and the result was Kid’s Random Acts of Kindness. Whimsical and funny to moving and thoughtful, Kid’s Random Acts of Kindness helps restore your belief in the potential for goodness in man.In Kid’s Random Acts of Kindness, you will see how children are the truest examples of open-hearted giving:Kids are hopeful. They believe they can change, easily and often. They look forward not back. They like to think about what could be, not what was.Kids are possibility addicts. They’re always working on something. If you listen you’ll hear a language of hopefulness and striving, an elasticity that keeps them going and trying.Kids love to master challenges. They want to try new things, move in new directions, be productive. They are risk takers, sometimes out of faith, sometimes out of desperation. More than anything else, children want and need to belong, to partner, to collaborate.Readers of other books in the Random Acts of Kindness series and motivational books and stories like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness, A Pebble for Your Thoughts, I've Been Thinking…, and You Can Do All Things will love the encouraging, inspirational stories in Kid's Random Acts of Kindness.
Kids' Science Questions About Animals Volume 1
by Highlights For Children Debbie Palen Dave KlugJam-packed with questions and answers, this book and its companion, Kids' Science Questions About Animals: Volume 2, will entertain budding scientists who love to wonder why animals behave the way they do.
Kids' Science Questions About Animals Volume 2
by Highlights For Children Dave Klug Xiao XinJam-packed with questions and answers, this book and its companion, Kids' Science Questions About Animals: Volume 1, will entertain budding scientists who love to wonder why animals behave the way they do.
Kids' Science Questions About People Volume 1
by Highlights For Children Debbie Palen Dave KlugJam-packed with questions and answers, this book and its companion, Kids' Science Questions About People: Volume 2, will entertain budding scientists with interesting explanations of the human body, such as What happens when we exercise? and How do you get a sunburn?
Kids' Science Questions About People Volume 2
by Highlights For Children Scot Ritchie Dave KlugJam-packed with questions and answers, this book and its companion, Kids' Science Questions About People: Volume 1, will entertain budding scientists with interesting explanations of the human body, such as What makes people laugh? and How do our stomachs grumble?
Kids Speak 7
by Chaim WalderOnce again, award-winning author Chaim Walder explores the inner and outer world of kids growing up expressing their own joys and fears, hopes and dreams, challenges and concerns, in true stories filled with humor, insight, and sudden surprises.
The Kids' Survival Guide: Avoiding "When I was young..." and Other Brain-Exploding Lectures
by Susan BerranKids will laugh out loud with the must have kids guide to getting away with stuff. You get home from school and before your bag even hits the floor.
The Kids Who Knew Too Little: Book 3 (The League of Unexceptional Children #3)
by Gitty DaneshvariHilarious spy adventure for readers aged 8 and up. You think spies are clever and cool and mysterious? Think again . . .Shelley and Jonathan are members of the League of Unexceptional Children - the world's least impressive spy network.Jonathan's parents have been arrested by the CIA, and the dangerous mission to liberate them is definitely beyond his and Shelley's utterly average skill set. Can they accidentally save the day one last time? This final book in Gitty Daneshvari's funny series gives readers more of the spy tricks and adventure they love, but can also stand alone as a complete mystery.
Kids Who Rule: The Remarkable Lives of Five Child Monarchs
by Charis CotterThey were queens. They were kings. They were kids. Lots of kids dream of becoming royalty. But being a child monarch is not all glory and bossing people around. Behold Kids Who Rule and discover the startling realities of five junior rulers from history. Boy king Tutankhamun was crowned pharaoh of Egypt at age nine. Groomed to lead armies, his homework involved firing arrows from a moving chariot. Mary Queen of Scots became royalty at only six days old. She grew up fleeing bad-tempered King Henry VIII who saw her as a child bride for his son. Other child monarchs profiled: Queen Christina of Sweden (1626 to 1689); Puyi, Last Emperor of China (1906 to 1967); The current Dalai Lama of Tibet (1935 to present). Each chapter focuses on a different ruler by offering a dramatic episode from their regal childhood, eye-opening elements of their country's history, and an "End of the Story" section on how their life played out. Complete with intriguing sidebars, Kids Who Rule is a crowning achievement of non-fiction storytelling.
Kids with Courage: True Stories About Young People Making A Difference
by Barbara A. LewisMeet 18 remarkable kids with the courage to speak out, fight back, come to the rescue, and stand up for their beliefs. As fun to read as fiction, these exciting true stories prove that anyone, at any age, in any life circumstance, can make a real difference in the world.
Kidstory: 50 Children and Young People Who Shook Up the World (Stories That Shook Up the World)
by Tom AdamsLearn about fifty amazing kids who changed the world in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure.You don't have to be an adult to make a difference! This volume is the perfect introduction to just some of the incredible young people from all over the world who have influenced a cultural, political, or social change throughout history. From Louis Braille to Greta Thunberg, Pelé to Malala Yousafzai, these activists, inventors, artists, and athletes broke new ground with their passion, courage, and creativity. Each lavishly illustrated spread features inspiring words from all of these young people and the true stories behind how their actions and achievements that shook up the world.
Kidz Bop: Be a Pop Star!
by Kimberly PottsEverything kids need to know to make their rock star dreams come true! From writing cool songs and getting a group together to putting on shows and shooting music videos, this is all aspiring rockers need to take the world by stage--just like the Kidz Bop kids do!Plus! As an added bonus, these enthusiastic song lovers will be able to participate online with Kidz Bop and vote on storylines, upload original videos for e-book inclusion, and access special bonus content.
Kidz Bop be a Pop Star!
by Kimberly PottsEverything kids need to know to make their rock star dreams come true! From writing cool songs and getting a group together to putting on shows and shooting music videos, this is all aspiring rockers need to take the world by stage--just like the Kidz Bop kids do!Plus! As an added bonus, these enthusiastic song lovers will be able to participate online with Kidz Bop and vote on storylines, upload original videos for e-book inclusion, and access special bonus content.
Kidz Bop Plus One
by Bethany BryanWhen one of the Kidz Bop stars twists an ankle while rehearsing for their sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden, they need a replacement--and fast. But which of the talented kids who show up at the Kidz Bop Awesome Auditions held at theaters around the nation will win the coveted slot? Each Kidz Bop star has an opinion and sparks begin to fly!By the time the dust settles, there's a new Kidz Bop star in the making. But just as the curtain is about to go up, the injured party shows up, fully recovered and ready to perform. In the scramble to accommodate Kidz Bop Plus One, everyone must rise to the occasion, swallow their pride, put aside their disappointment, and forget their fears as they give the performance of their lives!
Kidz Bop Plus One - The Junior Novel
by Bethany BryanWhen one of the Kidz Bop stars twists an ankle while rehearsing for their sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden, they need a replacement--and fast. But which of the talented kids who show up at the Kidz Bop Awesome Auditions held at theaters around the nation will win the coveted slot? Each Kidz Bop star has an opinion and sparks begin to fly!By the time the dust settles, there's a new Kidz Bop star in the making. But just as the curtain is about to go up, the injured party shows up, fully recovered and ready to perform. In the scramble to accommodate Kidz Bop Plus One, everyone must rise to the occasion, swallow their pride, put aside their disappointment, and forget their fears as they give the performance of their lives!
Kiki and Jacques: A Refugee Story
by Susan RossEleven-year-old Jacques's mother has passed away, his father is jobless and drinking again and his grandmother's bridal store is on the verge of going out of business. Plus he's under pressure from an older boy to join in some illegal activities. At least Jacques can look forward to the soccer season. After all, he's a shoo-in for captain. But the arrival of Somali refugees shakes up nearly everything in Jacques's Maine town, including the soccer team. So Jacques is surprised to find himself becoming friends with Kiki, a cheerful and strong-minded immigrant. Despite their many differences they are able to help one another triumph over problems with friends, family and growing up.
Kiki Can! Go to School
by Susie JaramilloFrom the Emmy-nominated, award-winning Canticos preschool series comes a brand-new heartwarming story about the magic of trying new things and the importance of being yourself that follows the beloved Kiki, Nicky and Ricky Chickie siblings as they embark on their first day of school. With adorable, candy-colored art, this endearing picture book is perfect for fans of I Will Be Fierce and The Pigeon Has to Go To School!It’s Kiki’s first day of school, and she’s ready to go! Her backpack is full, and she’s picked the perfect bow to wear. Even better? Her brothers, Nicky and Ricky, are going to be with her all day!But wait a minute—why are Nicky and Ricky going to another classroom?Kiki’s excitement rapidly turns to nerves, but as her different classmates begin to share their favorite things, Kiki learns that as long as she’s herself, she can always make new friends.
Kiki Dentro La Bottiglia
by Francois KeyserBenvenuti nel mondo de "Gli Amici della Giungla". "Gli Amici della Giungla" è una serie di libri per bambini, ciascuno dei quali racconta una storia unica sulle avventure di cinque animali della giungla. In questo libro Kiki la scimmia rimane incastrato in una bottiglia. I suoi amici sono tutti terrorizzati da lui e non vogliono aiutarlo. Come farà a togliersi la bottiglia? Questa storia della serie de "Gli Amici della Giungla" introduce ai giovani lettori gli effetti spiacevoli della spazzatura nella vita selvaggia e il concetto di riciclaggio. Ci insegna che dobbiamo considerare l'esistenza di altre creature e fare del nostro meglio per preservare il nostro mondo. Per avere altre informazioni su "Gli Amici della Giungla" e sull'autore Francois potete visitare il suo sito web http://www.francoiskeyser.net o la pagina FaceBook de "Gli Amici della Giungla" www.facebook.com/tigerloseshisstripes.