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Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS: Helping Out at Home (Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS)
by JaNay Brown-WoodEveryday heroes never take the easy way out! The Sunshine Squad learns about responsibility.Before he can play with his friends, Oliver has to finish his chores. . . but there are so many! Sunshine Squad to the rescue! His friends help him finish his homework, clean up, and make his little sister a snack, remembering some of their own jobs along the way. Turn to the back of the book for ideas to help keep track of responsibilities.
Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS: A Book About Trying New Things (Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS)
by JaNay Brown-WoodEveryday heroes are always open to new experiences! The Sunshine Squad learns about trying new things.Mia is so good at basketball, but how about trying new things? Not so much. When a new girl, Amelia, shows up to play, Mia sticks with the team she knows--but it turns out that Amelia has a thing or two to teach Mia. Not only is Amelia a good basketball player, she also makes crazy-cool inventions! She'll fit right in with the Sunshine Squad as their resident inventor. The back of the book includes info how children can be open to new ideas and new people.
Chicken Soup For the Soul KIDS: Looking on the Bright Side (Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS)
by Rajani LaRoccaChicken Soup for the Soul Kids imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help kids put their best foot forward.Lucas is the jokester in his squad of friends. He's always sunny--and usually ready with a funny quip or silly joke. His friends are used to Lucas being the life of the party, and the whole apartment building relies on his good humor. But what happens when he's the one who needs cheering up? Another adventure with the everyday heroes of the Sunshine Squad!
Come Out and Play: A Global Journey
by John D. Ivanko Maya AjmeraCan you come out and play?If you woke up tomorrow in Egypt with a yen for a good game of tag, you could find it. Then you could hop on your magic carpet and fly to Thailand to play Go Fish with some new friends. Later, you could seesaw until the cows come home in Ireland. Everyone loves to play and the universal appeal of games and goofing around is joyfully evident in COME OUT AND PLAY.Brilliant, full-color photographs portray exuberant, playful kids from over 35 countries engaging in games of all kinds.The It's a Kid's World series is dedicated to the fascinating, imaginative lives of children everywhere. Each compact little book is jammed with bright, kinetic photographs of kids from around the world playing, going to school, caring for their animals, and much more. These action-packed and engaging books are sure to inspire and educate young minds about the world around them while introducing them to kids just like themselves.
Moving Words About a Flower
by K. C. HayesWords tumble, leap, and fly in this clever shape poem about a resilient dandelion.The inspiring story of a dandelion that survives against all odds, ingeniously told through shape poems (also called "concrete poems") full of visual surprises. When it rains, letters fall from the sky; and when seeds scatter, words FLY!Each playful page will have readers looking twice. The back of the book includes more information about the life cycle of the humble, incredible dandelion.
The Penguin of Ilha Grande: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship
by Shannon EarleA man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this delightful true story about the power of friendship.When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu João saves the penguin's life. Soon man and penguin are friends, and Dindim the penguin won't return to the wild. At last Dindim swims away, only to return four months later! For seven years, Dindim the penguin lived with Seu João in Brazil for eight months a year, disappearing for four months after his annual molting. Readers will enjoy discovering the wildlife of Brazil while learning about the impacts of oil spills and the importance of conservation. This inspiring, true account of real and unusual friendships is sure to win the hearts of nature and animal lovers alike.
No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change
by Jeanette Bradley Lindsay H. Metcalf Keila V. DawsonFans of No Voice Too Small will be inspired by young climate activists who made an impact around climate change in their communities, countries, and beyond.Climate change impacts everyone, but the future belongs to young people. No World Too Big celebrates twelve young activists and three activist groups on front lines of the climate crisis who have planted trees in Uganda, protected water in Canada, reduced school-bus climate footprint in Indonesia, invented alternate power sources in Ohio, and more. Fourteen poems by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, David Bowles, Rajani LaRocca, Renée LaTulippe, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, and others honor activists from all over the world and the United States. Additional text goes into detail about each activist's life and how readers can get involved.
Smitten With Kittens
by Florence MinorSnuggly, fun, bouncy, and playful--who isn't smitten with kittens? A simple, rhyming story perfect for kitty loving kiddos everywhere!Get smitten with kittens in this rhyming picture book perfect for read-alouds. There's so much to love about kittens--from their cute little mews to their unstoppable mischief-making! Turn to the back of the book for fascinating facts about cat behavior and care.
Yossel's Journey
by Kathryn LaskyWhen Yossel&’s family flees anti-Jewish pogroms in Russia and immigrates to the American Southwest, he worries about making a new home and new friends.In his family's new store next to the Navajo reservation, Yossel watches neighbors pass through. He learns lots of Navajo (Diné) words, but he's still too afraid and lonely to try talking to anyone. Finally he meets Thomas, a Navajo boy just his age. Making new friends can be hard, especially when you're learning a new language to tell your jokes. A historical picture book about the power of cross-cultural friendships and the joy of finding out the true meaning of home.
My Friend LeVar
by Ezra EdmondCelebrate the joy of reading and imagination with Ezra; he loves discovering new picture books with his friend LeVar Burton, whom he knows from TV!Ezra's friend LeVar always has a book to share. From playing in the snow, to decorating eggs, to eating pancakes with Paul Bunyan--Ezra and LeVar explore all different kinds of stories. Through imaginative play they discover new worlds, learn to be curious, and revel in reading. One day young Ezra meets LeVar Burton in real life! Soon afterward, Ezra discovers that his friends know LeVar from TV, too. This joyous celebration of the impact that LeVar Burton had on kids during his years on television stems from the author's real-life admiration of LeVar Burton and their chance meeting when Ezra was a child.
How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up (How to Explain Science)
by Ruth SpiroThe best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids–and grown-ups–to the coding world.Grown-ups do NOT have all the answers! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs perceptive kid readers in the fine art of explaining coding to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn the basics of coding, including hardware, software, algorithms, and debugging. Cleverly disguised &“pro tips&” suggest best practices for teaching any topic.Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.
Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story
by Traci SorellVann, a struggling stickball player, competes in a game on the Cherokee Nation. Can he help his team win? Written by award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell.Vann loves playing his tribe&’s stickball game, but he&’s not as skilled as his teammates. Vann stumbles, and he tries and fails to score. How can he help his teammates win? Exciting and fast-paced, Clack, Clack! Smack! reminds readers that sportsmanship and being a team player is just as important as being the star. Back matter explains the origins of Cherokee stickball.
How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up
by Ruth SpiroThe best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids–and grown-ups–to the robotics world.Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like robotics!In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining robotics to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn:what makes a robot a robot, who designs and builds robots, and how robots work on their own to get a job done. Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen.
Five Hiding Ostriches
by Barbara Barbieri McGrathCount five fast ostriches as they flee—and hide—from a lurking lion in this playful, rhyming twist on an early concepts counting book! Five ostriches run, stomp, and hide from a sneaky lion. . . . But a surprise ending reveals that the lion is only trying to play hide-and-seek! The back of the book includes five fun facts about ostriches and an idea for a game that will inspire your little readers to get moving, too.
Yumbo Gumbo (Storytelling Math)
by Keila V. DawsonCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Annabelle's grandparents are finally going to teach her how to cook gumbo! But the family can't agree on what type of gumbo to make. They vote for their favorite, but the vote results in a tie. Now what? A playful exploration of data and social-emotional reasoning, featuring Louisiana Creole characters and a glossary of Louisiana Creole words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story (Cherokee Edition): Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
by Traci SorellVann, a struggling stickball player, competes in a game on the Cherokee Nation. Can he help his team win? Written by award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell.Vann loves playing his tribe&’s stickball game, but he&’s not as skilled as his teammates. Vann stumbles, and he tries and fails to score. How can he help his teammates win? Exciting and fast-paced, Clack, Clack! Smack! reminds readers that sportsmanship and being a team player is just as important as being the star. Back matter explains the origins of Cherokee stickball.
Janie Writes a Play: Jane Yolen's First Great Story
by Heidi E. StempleBased on a true story to the beginning of the storied career of children&’s book author Jane Yolen, written by her very own daughter.Janie Yolen loves to read, write, dance, and sing. So when her teacher announces Janie's elementary class will perform a play, Janie is thrilled. There's just one problem . . . the play is boring. With the support of her teacher and classmates, Janie rewrites the play, resulting in a hit class musical.An inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer, told by another prolific author--Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Jane's own daughter!
Aggie Gets Lost (Aggie and Ben)
by Lori RiesAggie and Ben are back with a new boy-and-his-dog adventure told in three short chapters just right for early and beginning readers. Ben and Aggie are playing fetch in the park. But when Ben throws the ball too far, Aggie doesn't come back! Ben looks and looks, but he cannot find her. It is the worst day ever. Ben's sadness turns into determination as he retraces his steps, makes posters, and enlists other people to help turn Aggie from a lost pup a found one.Dormer's understated illustrations mixed with Ries' playful text tells the story of the special bond between a boy and his loyal, loveable dog. Young readers will delight in the continuing adventures of Aggie and Ben.
She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist
by Heidi E. StempleOnce forced to the sidelines of science, Mary Anning is now recognized as the world's first paleontologist. A rousing, empowering nonfiction biography for STEM-minded kids.At first, Mary Anning collected shells and other curiosities to sell in her family&’s shop. Then she began discovering fossils that were monumental to changing the course of how we understand life on Earth. But educated male scientists at the time—men who bought and studied Mary&’s fossils—did not recognize her skills, nor did they include her in their discussions as the field of paleontology emerged.Self-taught and passionate, Mary was too busy making new discoveries to worry about those rich educated men. Today she is recognized as the first paleontologist. Back matter expands on Mary's remarkable life, including where she lived, relationships, and the tricky dynamic of being a woman of her time.
Ten Animals in Antarctica: A Counting Book
by Moira CourtAntarctica is home to some amazing and unique animals. How many can you count?It's time to meet ten land and sea animals that live in Antarctica! From sailing leopard seals to haunting icefish, young readers will love discovering the many unique animals of our chilliest continent in this beautiful, rhyming counting book.
Adventures on a Summer’s Day: With Bandit & Company (Bandit And Company Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Pat Becker Margaret GaedderAdventures on a Summer’s Day is the first in a series about a variety of pets known as Bandit and Company. Readers will find the adventures of this troupe both entertaining and heartwarming. "WITH HER USUAL IMAGINATIVE FLAIR, Pat Becker brings to life this new series about a band of pet dogs and cats and their adventures in a loving home in an ideal setting. Readers of all ages will smile within when they recognize the human qualities the author has imbued in all these animals. And the interaction of these pets as they experience their various adventures will undoubtedly connect with discerning readers. The stunning color illustrations by artist Margaret Gaeddert add greatly to the character development and narrative. This is another winning collaboration between the author and the illustrator, both Oklahomans with a love of animals that reflects in their words and art. Readers can look forward to more entertaining and heartwarming stories about these animal characters, as this is the first of an illustrated series about the lives and adventures of the band of dogs and cats known as... Bandit and Company." Darl DeVault, Executive Editor Distinctly Oklahoma Magazine
Diferans Nou Yo Rann Nou Pi Fò: Koman Nou Geri Ansanm
by La June Montgomery Tabron TeMika Grooms Serena CantaveYon istwa sou pataje idantite nou ak fÈ nouvo zanmi de La June Montgomery Tabron, Prezidan an ak DirektÈ Jeneral Fondasyon W.K. Kellogg La June ak bon zanmi li, Jenefer, renmen ale lekÒl nan Detroit. Yo nan menm klas la, epi yo toujou chita ansanm nan rekreyasyon. La June Nwa e Jenefer Blan, epi yo pa remake ke tout lÒt timoun yo chita ak zanmi ki sanble yo. Men, lÈ Jenefer demenaje, La June pa konnen ki kote pou li chita. Li santi l diferan. Yon nouvo tifi, Eva, demenaje nan ansyen kay Jenefer lan, e tout bagay de li diferan pou La June, tou. Nan lekÒl la, pwofesÈ La June an ap eseye yon eksperyans: chanje plas yo nan rekreyasyon midi. Apre sa, li rasanble klas la nan yon sÈk pou l pale sou rezon ki fÈ li te difisil pou yo chita ak moun diferan, sa yo te aprann sou youn ak lÒt, e ki jan yo ka pataje plis bagay toujou nan tan kap vini an. La June ak kondisip li yo kÒmanse konprann ke pafwa li konfÒtab pou nou antoure de moun ki tankou nou, men nou kÒmanse bati yon kominote selman lÈ nou aprann de moun ki diferan. Reflete ti sÈk gerizon rasyal pozitiv ke Fondasyon W. K. Kellogg ankouraje ak selebre toutotou peyi a, Diferans Nou Yo Rann Nou Pi FÓ montre lektÈ jÈn ki pataje istwa nou yo, koute lÒt moun, ak aprann sou diferans nou yo se premye etap yo bati yon kominote ki pi fÒ. A story about sharing our identities and making new friends from La June Montgomery Tabron, the President and CEO of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. La June and her best friend, Jenefer, love going to school in Detroit. They're in the same class, and they always sit together at lunch. La June is Black and Jenefer is White, and they don't notice that all the other kids are sitting with friends who look like them. But when Jenefer moves away, La June doesn't know where to sit. She feels different. A new girl, Eva, moves into Jenefer's old house, and everything about her feels different to La June, too. At school, La June's teacher tries something new: changing up the seats at lunch time. After, he gathers the class into a circle to talk about why it was hard to sit with different people, what they learned about each other, and how they can share more in the future. La June and her classmates start to understand that sometimes it's comfortable to be around people who are like us, but we begin to build a community when we learn about people who are different. Reflecting the transformative racial healing practices that the W. K. Kellogg Foundation promotes and celebrates around the world, Our Differences Make Us Stronger shows young readers that sharing our stories, listening to others, and learning about our differences are the first steps to building a stronger community.
Coyote Peterson's Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World!
by Coyote PetersonThe Emmy-winning host of Brave Wilderness shares his wildest encounters with animals across the world in this illustrated book for young readers.After catching his first snapping turtle as a kid, Coyote Peterson was fascinated by wild animals. Now he shares that fascination through his YouTube channel, Brave Wilderness, and his Animal Planet series, Coyote Peterson: Brave the Wild. Over the years, he and his camera crew have had some incredible moments with wildlife, both on and off camera.From the time a giant alligator nearly caught Coyote in its bone crushing jaws, to the time an 800-pound Grizzly Bear helped him teach viewers what NOT to do when facing one of them in the wild, every tale is full of fast paced action and daring adventure. With danger often looming for Coyote, these stories remind readers that animals rule the wild places of this planet, and if we respect them from a safe distance, even the most frightening creatures are more likely to be afraid of us than we are of them.
My Smile Is My Super Power: A Story of Rising Above a Disability Through Living the 7 Habits
by Glenn StuckiLight Up Someone’s Life With A SmileReaders of The Reason I Jump, Look Me In The Eye: My Life with Aspberger's, Uniquely Human and The Short Bus will love My Smile Is My SuperpowerThe Power of Positive Thinking: When you go through a traumatic experience, especially one that causes you to lose most physical functions, sometimes it seems like you have lost everything. Unable to do simple tasks like walk, run, or even get out of bed—it becomes easy to lose focus on what you can do. These are struggles that Glenn Stucki, author and co-founder of the non-profit Change4Love, thought he would never get past after he endured a horrible jet-skiing accident. However, once he learned about the power of positive thinking and a positive attitude, every obstacle became conquerable. My Smile is My Super Power will show you how to implement these positive changes in your own life.Improving Your Habits: In My Smile is My Super Power, Glenn recounts how The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped him to overcome the challenges of recovering from a traumatic brain injury—and how these timeless, universal principles enable greatness in all people, regardless of abilities. Glenn divides the seven habits into the following three categories:The Private Victory—conquering your personal battlesThe Public Victory—developing your relationships with othersRenewal—taking care of yourself and maintaining balance and stabilityMy Smile is My Super Power will inspire you to set goals and to not let life slip away. Glenn will not only show you how to keep a smile on your face, but you will want to spread that smile and make other people grin ear to ear. In this book, you will find:Insight on overcoming adversity, specifically challenges with disabilitiesPrescriptive tips on how to change your mindset and start living a happy and purposeful lifeThat by spreading joy, happiness and love you will make the biggest difference in the world