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Real to Me
by Minh LêAn acclaimed author and a Coretta Scott King Honoree pair up for this tender story about friendship and accepting change. Two best friends (one of whom is imaginary) are inseparable until the day when one of them unexpectedly disappears.Others tried to tell me that she wasn&’t real, that she was just imaginary. But what did they know? She was real to me.Then one morning... she was gone.What do you do when your imaginary friend goes away? Did you dream up the entire friendship? Maybe... But you miss her laugh, her comfort, and her silly mischief. It all feels so real... you couldn't have just imagined those things, right? Lush illustrations pair with touching text in this gentle picture book that illuminates the sweetness of first friendship, the sadness when it's lost, and the beauty in discovering new friends are just around the corner.
The Really Groovy Story of the Tortoise and the Hare
by Christina Forshay Kristyn CrowDeep inside the city was a hip and happy hare.He was zippy, sometimes lippy, takin' taxis everywhere. Way out in the country was a tortoise calm and cool.He was quite the mellow fellow chillin' out beside the pool.Kids will love to move and groove with this dynamic duo as they hop and pop toward the finish line in this hip-hopping retelling of the classic tale.
Really Woolly 12 Little Blessings (Really Woolly)
by DayspringCounting down from twelve to one, cuddle up with your children and show them that God sends the many blessings around us! This padded board book from the Really Woolly®brand by Dayspring® is the perfect way to teach your children about different ways that God blesses them. The lyrical, rhyming text counts down from twelve blessings to one, reminding little ones that God sends blessings because He loves them. Each blessing includes scripture from the International Children's Bible® and a prayer to connect the blessings they see around them to God. Soft, adorable Really Woolly illustrations are a favorite of kids and moms alike. Other books in the Really Woolly line regularly appear on bestseller lists and have sold over 775,000 copies. Really Woolly products are Dayspring's bestselling children's brand. Meets national education standards.
Really Woolly Bedtime Prayers (Really Woolly)
by DayspringThe perfect way to introduce children to the joy of having a special time with God at night right before they close their sleepy eyes. With devotions and prayers that center on various aspects of God's shepherd-like love for us with themes of The Shepherd . .. listens, cares, loves, promises,watches, rescues, sings, smiles, guides, teaches, blesses, encourages, understands, shines, forgives, comforts, chooses, plans, and creates. Little ones will love the charming Really Woolly® illustrations, engaging verse, and Scripture that show how much God loves and cares for them. Prayer starters encourage children to talk to God. Meets national education standards.
The Reason for the Seasons
by Ellie PetersonWe all know there are four seasons in a year. But HOW do we know? Join intrepid young scientist-adventurer Joulia Copernicus on a journey around the world as she explains with humor and wit how we know what causes the seasons.Winter, spring, summer, fall -- we all have a favorite season. But what makes the seasons happen in the first place? Ellie Peterson's clear, concise language and bold, kid-friendly illustrations bring science to life through narrator Joulia Copernicus, a strong and adventurous kid scientist. Kids will laugh while learning at the same time about the science behind the changing of the seasons throughout the year.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Complete Text: Revised Edition Of Original Version (Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm Ser. #No. 1)
by Kate Douglas WigginRebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is the children's classic novel loved the world over.
The Rebel Mages: Stories From The Black Witch Chronicles (2-in-1) (The Black Witch Chronicles)
by Laurie ForestJourney to the world of Erthia in these two exciting prequel novels to The Black Witch by critically acclaimed author Laurie Forest.WandfastedTwenty years before Elloren Gardner enrolled at Verpax University, the Realm War was tearing apart Erthia. When Tessla Harrow is driven from her home by the fighting, she discovers a depth of power she never knew she had…and an irresistible draw toward Vale Gardner, the son of the most powerful mage her people have ever known—the Black Witch.Light MageBefore Elloren came to possess the Wand of Myth, the Wand was drawn to Sagellyn Gaffney. Sage&’s rare magical ability makes her the perfect protector for the one tool that can combat the evil forces in Erthia. But in order to keep the Wand safe, Sage must abandon everything she once knew and take a path that could lead to triumph…or utter ruin.Books in The Black Witch Chronicles:The Black WitchThe Iron FlowerThe Shadow WandThe Demon TideWandfasted (ebook novella)*Light Mage (ebook novella)** Also available in print in The Rebel Mages anthology
Recess At 20 Below
by Cindy AillaudHow cold does it have to be before Alaskan kids stay inside for recess? For many schools, if it is colder than 20 below zero, they stay indoors; otherwise, it's outside for frosty fun! This is is a photo book with text written from a child's perspective on what kids to during recess at 20 below. We see kids getting ready for recess putting on layers of outdoor clothing, and then somebody has to go to the bathroom! Going sledding, swinging, running around outside with frosted-up eyelashes and face masks. Then the aftermath: static hair after a hat's been pulled off, red cheeks and noses, etc. Young readers will delight in images of peers frolicking in the cold and during their favorite time of the school day!
The Recess Genius 1: Open for Business (The Recess Genius)
by Janet Sumner JohnsonIntroducing the playground problem solver who uses quick thinking, practicality, tenacity, love of reading, and a little creative perspective to help her schoolmates out of their stickiest jams; From the author of Help Wanted: Must Love Books and the illustrator of Hello World!Regina Grey&’s never had much of a knack for anything, apart from disappearing into her books. She muddles her math, splutters her spelling, and gets jumbled up in gym.Until the day she off-handedly solves a classmate&’s brother troubles. Soon, rumor spreads across the playground of the pint-sized crisis manager who makes her office at the top of the jungle gym. She can solve any problem. Itchy cast? Here's a stick to get to the spot. Gum stuck in your hair? Snip, snip solved. It&’s like she&’s a genius—a recess genius.But all that problem solving for other kids doesn&’t leave much time for escaping in her books. Can the Recess Genius use her magical power to solve her own dilemma?
The Recess Genius 2: Tons of Talent (The Recess Genius #2)
by Janet Sumner JohnsonThe Recess Genius is back! There are still tons of tricky problems on the playground, but the upcoming talent show might be just the solution to help with them all. The second book in the RECESS GENIUS series from the author of HELP WANTED: MUST LOVE BOOKS and the illustrator of HELLO WORLD!Regina Grey, the Recess Genius, can solve any problem. Brother problems and friend problems. Bug problems and pen problems.But when no one signs up for the talent show? That problem requires some extra thought. And there are other issues that need Regina&’s special skill set and attention.Still, sometimes one simple answer is all the solution you need for the show to go on. After all, the Recess Genius is very talented. The second book in The Recess Genius picture book series from the author of HELP WANTED: MUST LOVE BOOKS and the illustrator of HELLO, WORLD! charms with funny, warm celebration of out-of-the-box thinking and an unforgettable heroine sure to solve any reading dilemma.
Recess Is a Jungle!: A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #3)
by Jack ChabertSam, Antonio, and Lucy get trapped in a monstrous hedge maze! Will they ever find their way out?This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are passing around a soccer ball at recess when something strange happens... They soon find themselves in a fog-filled jungle! The grass and trees have come alive, growing high into the sky. And the friends discover that it's not just the school itself that's alive -- it's everything on the school grounds! Sam, Antonio, and Lucy must find their way out of a monstrous hedge maze in time to rescue the rest of the students!
Recess is a Jungle! (Eerie Elementary, Book #3)
by Jack Chabert Sam RicksBranches series help readers grow! Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are passing around a soccer ball at recess when something strange happens. . . They soon find themselves in a fog-filled jungle! The grass and trees have come alive, growing high into the sky. And the friends discover that it's not just the school itself that's alive - it's everything on the school grounds! Sam, Antonio, and Lucy must find their way out of a monstrous hedge maze in time to rescue the rest of the students!
The Recess Queen
by Alexis O'NeillAn irrepressible new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different.Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'emlollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'emkitz and kajammer 'em.Until a new kid came to school!Parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens without adult intervention)."A lively story about the power of kindness and friendship" -- Publishers Weekly"A lighthearted look at a serious topic in schools and on playgrounds everywhere..." -- School Library Journal"Great for reading aloud and joining in." -- Booklist
The Recess Queen
by Alexis O'Neill Laura Huliska-BeithA fresh and original twist on the common issue of bullying. <P><P> Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different. Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung. Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked. Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced. If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'em lollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'em kitz and kajammer 'em. <P> Until a new kid came to school! With her irrepressible spirit, the new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.
Recipe for Disaster (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist #9)
by Jim BentonFranny K. Stein is back with another laugh-out-loud experimental adventure in the ninth book in the Mad Scientist series from Jim Benton, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Dear Dumb Diary and It&’s Happy Bunny series.Franny K. Stein isn&’t a good baker. But when she sees that the fundraisers for the art and music departments at her school aren&’t making enough money, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Using her genius mind and kitchen, which is really just another type of laboratory, she sets out to create The Most Delicious Muffin On Earth! Sales, of course, go through the roof. But bad things can happen when people become exposed to the best thing they&’ve ever tasted. They can become...overenthusiastic.
Recipe for Disaster
by Disney Book GroupWhat does a rat do when he is just not satisfied with eating garbage? He becomes a fine French chef, of course! Join Remy, the culinary rodent sensation, as he cooks his way into the hearts of readers in this actionpacked chapter book based on the Disney / Pixar film Ratatouille.
Recipe Ruckus (Nancy Drew Clue Book #17)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends must whip up a way to find the thief involved in a delicious baking case in the seventeenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.With Hannah&’s birthday coming up, Nancy is searching for the perfect present. When she spots a pretty apron with cherries embroidered on it, she knows Hannah will love it, especially because she&’s going to be selling baked goods at the River Heights Cherry Blossom Festival. But the apron holds an even more exciting surprise: inside the pocket, Nancy finds a scribbled note. After a little research help from Bess and George, Nancy thinks the apron might have belonged to famous baker Patty Crumbley and the note she found could be her rumored missing hundredth chocolate chip cookie recipe! But soon, something else goes missing—the apron! Can the Clue Crew figure out who stole the apron before Hannah&’s big day becomes a dessert disaster?
Recipes for Play: Creative Activities For Small Hands And Big Imaginations
by Ruth Mitchener Rachel SumnerMore than 35 activities and ideas that inspire children to explore the world around them. An important part of childhood is being curious and trying out new experiences. What do things taste, feel, smell, sound like? What happens when you add red to blue, mix earth with water, or drop a blob of paint from a great height? These childhood experiments are vital for development and provide hours of entertainment. Recipes for Play contains easy and inexpensive ideas for engaging your child’s senses. Many wonderful hours can be spent playing with natural ingredients found in your kitchen cupboard or backyard garden. Make your own face paint in minutes, whip up a batch of oozy slime, create clouds of color with rainbow rice, and so much more. Sisters Rachel Sumner and Ruth Mitchener have created Recipes for Play for parents and teachers—or anyone with a child in their life—who want to encourage tactile learning but don’t want their lives to be controlled by chaos. Each recipe has easy-to-follow instructions for setting up activities and simple steps for cleaning up once the fun is finished.
Rectangle Time
by Pamela PaulPerfect for story time, New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul's funny and charming story about books, pets, and reading together will enchant readers of all ages. This spunky, self-assured cat has always loved Rectangle Time--when the boy and the man he lives with curl up with their rectangle and read aloud from it. The cat knows how helpful he is during Rectangle Time, of course--his presence is vital to the very ritual! But when the rectangle starts to get smaller, the stories start to get quieter, and worst of all, the boy no longer needs the cat's "help," the cat must find a way to reclaim his part in Rectangle Time, even if slightly different from before.In this fun, funny, and ultimately sweet story about growing up, embracing change, and the ways we all can misread social cues, we see the power of stories to bring everyone together--there's always room for everyone at story time.Praise for Rectangle Time:"The story subtly celebrates the pleasures of being read to and of growing toward reading independence. . . . A good option to hand educators needing to teach inference and for lovers of silly cats." --SLJ"A sweet story about falling in love with reading." --Kirkus"Comforting . . . clever." --Publishers Weekly"This readaloud is sure to become a read-along as the listener's own literacy and vocabulary skills increase." --BCCB"Truly delightful . . . kids will giggle over the familiar feline antics." --Booklist
Recycle and Remake: Creative Projects for Eco Kids
by DKKids are on a mission to save the Earth! Recycle and Remake is the hands-on, practical guide they need to get started.This gentle, but empowering book is full of creative making activities, information, and ideas that give young eco-warriors the know-how to really help the environment. With Recycle and Remake, kids will soon be saving trees by making their own seeded recycled paper from junk mail, cleaning up the oceans by turning old shopping bags into kites, friendship bracelets, and colorful woven baskets, and repurposing a cardboard box into a periscope. They'll also learn about sustainable energies by creating a simple solar oven, cutting down on plastic wrap by making a food wrap from scrap cotton and beeswax, and turning an old tee shirt into a reusable tote bag. They can even grow new plants to clean the air in their own upcycled milk bottle planters and using homemade compost.As kids make and create, they will learn kid-friendly facts about the big issues our planet is facing. Each of the activities directly relates to an environmental hot topic, such as plastic pollution, food waste, or deforestation. Budding environmentalists all over the world are feeling inspired to do their part for our amazing planet. This future-friendly book is here to guide them with all the information, ideas, tips, and tools they need to be part of the solution.
Recycle! A Handbook for Kids
by Gail GibbonsExplains the process of recycling from start to finish and discusses what happens to paper, glass, aluminum cans, and plastic when they are recycled into new products.
Recycle It! (Saving Our Planet)
by Mary BooneIntroduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including recycling and composting, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids who have made a difference.
Red: A Novel
by Annie CardiA Christian girl is stigmatized by her peers after seeking an abortion in this modern retelling of The Scarlet Letter for the #MeToo era. Moving to Hawthorne was something Tess and her mom never anticipated, but after Tess&’s mom loses her job, it&’s their only option. Tess&’s grandparents welcome them into their home, on the condition that Tess and her mom attend church, something Mom isn&’t too pleased about. But Tess enjoys the church community, finding a place in youth group and the church choir. Faith fills a void Tess didn&’t know she had. After a very personal decision goes public, Tess faces daily harassment and rejection by her former friends, and singing in the church choir is no longer an option. When she meets some kids in the music room, her only place of solace in the school, she finds they don't judge her for what's happened, and she learns to find her voice again. Against the backdrop of the Spirit Light Festival, Tess will need to find the strength to speak out if she is to have any chance of ending a silent cycle of abuse in Hawthorne. Perfect for fans of YA books like Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, or Exit, Pursued by a Bear, by E. K. Johnston, Red is a timely and relevant young adult novel about finding your voice and rising above shame. Anyone looking for teen girl books that explore the complex themes of reproductive rights, religious hypocrisy, and overcoming adversity will appreciate this story of judgment and redemption.
Red: A Crayon's Story
by Michael HallA blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo. This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone.Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon's Story is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. Red will appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, and The Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age!Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries!Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue!
Red
by Laura Vaccaro SeegerFrom the Two-time Caldecott Honor Award winning author/illustrator of Green and Blue comes Red, a story about a lost fox that explores emotions-- fear, love, anger, and more-- through the use of vivid color.With a combination of sumptuous illustrations, ingenious die-cut pages, and simple text, Red is a beautiful companion to the Caldecott Honor Book Green and the highly acclaimed Blue. In this book, award-winning artist Laura Vaccaro Seeger once again turns her attention to the ways in which color evokes emotion. Dark Red,Light Red,Lost red,Bright red. Separated from its family, a lone fox experiences, anger, fear, and ultimately love as it journeys home. Lost and alone, he makes his way through a dark forest, injures his paw, has glancing encounters with humans, and finds himself trapped in a cage, before an act of kindness returns him to the wilderness. A CCBC Choice