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Una gran familia

¡Hola! Soy Violeta. Tengo un perro travieso que se llama Cepillo. Con mis amigos y amigas estamos preparando una fiesta en el barrio. Aquí viven familias muy distintas. Pero hay una cosa que nos hace iguales: todos nos ayudamos y nos queremos. Somos una gran familia. ¿Nos acompañas? <p><p> Por cierto, ¿habéis visto dónde se ha escondido Cepillo?

Gran huevo (LEYENDO A PASOS (Step into Reading))

A Spanish edition of the Step 1 early reader about a mama hen and big, heavy, mysterious egg!One morning, Hen wakes up and finds a gigantic egg in her nest. This isn't her egg! Here's a hint, Hen—it doesn't belong to that wily Fox, either!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. LEYENDO A PASOS is a Spanish-language line of Step into Reading.

El gran juego de pelota: Un cuento muscogui (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Read Aloud Module 4 #3)

NIMAC-sourced textbook

La gran peste (Pedro En Español Ser.)

Algo apesta en el salón de la Srta. Winkle, ¡y nadie sabe qué es! Cuando el matón de la clase dice que el que huele mal es el nuevo de la clase, Pedro defiende a su amigo. ¡Pero siguen sin saber de dónde viene el olor! Como todos libros de Pedro, la historia cuenta con un glosario y preguntas para el lector, convirtiendo este libro en una opción entretenida y funcional para cualquier biblioteca.

Grand (Early Reader #3)

A picture book collaboration with World Vision that celebrates life the world over!This delightful series is the result of the collaboration between Tundra Books and World Vision Canada to bring an array of exceptional photos from around the world to very young children. Each book centers on a universal theme, familiar by its very nature, yet new due to faraway settings and ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity. Each remarkable photo essay will foster discussion, observation, and many smiles as children compare and contrast their own experience to that of others. Watch for further books in this series.

Grand Canyon National Park (U. S. National Parks Field Guides)

Grand Canyon National Park is in northern Arizona. Journey through the park to learn how it formed and what you can find there!

Grandad's Camper (Grandad's Camper)

A Stonewall Honor BookBest Illustrated Book -- Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2022"As warm and friendly as a kind grandparent." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"For the hope for new adventures, and the glimpse of intergenerational kindness and understanding, this lovely book should be on every shelf." School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW Best Picture Books of 2021--School Library JournalFuture Classic Picture Books of 2021--Bookstagang's Best of 2021"An effective tool for teaching empathy, and the intergenerational bond at the story's center is a heartstrings puller. This picture book, in which a girl helps her grandfather embrace life again following the death of Gramps, may well aid young readers in understanding others' grief." Shelf Awareness Discover a wonderful grandfather-granddaughter relationship, as a little girl hatches the perfect plan to get her Grandad adventuring again.Gramps and Grandad were adventurers. They would surf, climb mountains, and tour the country in their amazing camper. Gramps just made everything extra special. But after Gramps died, granddad hasn't felt like traveling anymore. So, their amazing granddaughter comes up with a clever plan to fix up the old camper and get Grandad excited to explore again.This beautiful picture book honors love and reminds us not only to remember those we have lost, but to celebrate them.

Grandad's Pride (Grandad's Camper)

Grandad and Milly are back for another adventure, this time honoring the past and celebrating the future with a pride parade. This heartwarming tale continues to wonderful journey that began with the Stonewall Honoree and Waterstones Best Illustrated Book, Grandad's Camper."A winner from beginning to end-and affirmation that Pride belongs in every community." - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEWAfter Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help "build a world where everyone is proud to be themselves." This beautiful follow-up to Grandad's Camper is filled with heart and purpose.

Grande, pequeño, rápido, lento (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level I #68)

Hay muchas clases de animales y peces. Este libro habla del más grande, el más pequeño, el más rápido y el más lento. ¿Cuál crees que es el animal terrestre más lento? NIMAC-sourced textbook

Grandfather Tales

A collection of folk tales from North Carolina and Virginia for a slightly older audience than that for Chase's Jack Tales.

Grandfathers Are Part of a Family (Our Families Ser.)

Grandpas like to teach and play. They give big hugs and lots of love. Using simple text (with an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below) and colorful photos, this book shows how important a grandpa is to every family. Back matter includes a glossary, common core questions, and much more.

Grandfather's Journey

A picture book masterpiece from Caldecott medal winner Allen Say. Lyrical, breathtaking, splendid--words used to describe Allen Say's Grandfather's Journey when it was first published. At once deeply personal yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man's love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captures readers' attention and hearts. Images and descriptions available.

Grandfather's Wrinkles

Lucy and her grandfather are the focus of this poignant and warm story that teaches that wrinkles are badges of happiness rather than signs of age. Lucy asks granddad, “why doesn't your skin fit you? It’s all crinkly,” to which he replies, “those crinkles are called wrinkles,” Each of which he got when he smiled especially big. As Lucy traces granddad’s joy-filled face, he describes his memories and shares the cause of each line—his wedding day, Lucy’s mother’s birth, precious moments from her childhood, and Lucas birth, among others. Beautiful drawings recreate each thoughtful memory, and the recollections showcase an intimate bond between the two generations.

Grandfather's Wrinkles

Lucy and her grandfather are the focus of this poignant and warm story that teaches that wrinkles are badges of happiness rather than signs of age. Lucy asks Granddad, “Why doesn't your skin fit you? It's all crinkly,” to which he replies, “Those crinkles are called wrinkles,” each of which he got when he smiled especially big. As Lucy traces Granddad's joy-filled face, he describes his memories and shares the cause of each line—his wedding day, Lucy's mother's birth, precious moments from her childhood, and Lucy's birth, among others. Beautiful drawings recreate each thoughtful memory, and the recollections showcase an intimate bond between the two generations.

Grandma and Me: A Kid's Guide for Alzheimer's & Dementia

A beautiful storybook that helps children understand their grandparent&’s challenges, written by a nurse and a psychologist. The authors of Grandma and Me have combined their years of clinical experience to create a truly engaging, yet informative book for young children on the topics of Alzheimer&’s and dementia. With beautiful artwork to capture children&’s attention, Grandma and Me provides a gentle, age-appropriate portrait of Alzheimer&’s disease in the context of a loving relationship between grandparent and grandchild—and provides tools that will help children continue to have a relationship with their loved one despite the disease. Grandma and Me addresses a difficult topic with compassion and understanding, and allows families to successfully navigate the journey ahead.

The Grandma Book

With his characteristic vibrant illustrations and simple but poignant text, Todd Parr celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. From dancing grandmas and hula-hooping grandpas to grandmas and grandpas in wheelchairs and in nursing homes, these two books are a tribute to all the different kinds of grandparents in the world. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>

Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God (Families Growing In Faith Ser. #3)

Grandma's Button Box: Sorting (Math Matters)

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. While Grandma takes her morning walk, Kelly reaches for Grandma's button box. Crash! Buttons in every size, shape, and color fly everywhere! Will Kelly and her cousins have the buttons sorted and back in the button box before Grandma's return?With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Sorting)

Grandma's Farm (Life on the Farm)

In this charming and nostalgia-filled companion to the best-selling picture book Grandpa&’s Tractor, a grandmother shares her fond memories of farm life.Grandma Ginny and Timmy take a trip to visit the site of the family farm, where the old house and some rickety buildings still stand. Timmy had visited with Grandpa before and learned all about his tractor, but Grandma has her own stories to tell of planting the fields, harvesting the crops, and feeding the animals. Guided by Grandma&’s farm diary and her fond memories, Timmy and Grandma tour the land and talk about what life was like back then. This heartwarming intergenerational story is perfect for grandparents to share with their grandchildren, and for those looking for a story to share about simpler times.

Grandma's Gardens

From mother-daughter team Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton comes a celebration of family, tradition and discovery, and an ode to mothers, grandmothers and the children they love.Grandma Dorothy shared her love of gardens with her daughter, Hillary, and her granddaughter, Chelsea. She taught them that gardens are magical places to learn, exciting spaces for discovery, quiet spots to spend time with family and beautiful areas to share stories and celebrate special occasions. But most of all, she taught them that in her gardens, her love grew and blossomed.In this inspiring and heartwarming mother-daughter story, Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton team up to show readers how sharing the things we love with the people we love can create powerful, everlasting bonds between generations.Praise for Grandma's Gardens:"A deeply affectionate tribute to the bounty of nature and the love of gardening." --Publishers Weekly"Filled with mindfulness, the story inspires children to reflect on family and keep memories alive." --Booklist

Grandma's Glasses (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level F, Lesson 90)

Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade

A Grandma's Magic

A picture book celebrating grandmas and all that makes them "magic", ideal for fans of How to Babysit a Grandma."When a child is born, a grandma is born too. Grandmas aren't like regular grown-ups. Grandmas are filled with magic."In this charming picture book tribute to grandmas, a grandma's magic bursts through the door as soon as she comes to visit and can be seen in every wonderful thing she does: playing, exploring, baking, gardening, and in all the many ways a grandma and grandchild connect.Filled with adorable scenes featuring a diversity of grandmas and their grandkids, this is a book that will families can enjoy together. Grandmas will love snuggling with their grandchildren as they share their love and "magic" through cuddles, kisses, and many repeat readings.

Grandma's Records

Coretta Scott King and John Steptoe New Talent Award winner Eric Velasquez shines in the perfect picture book to read with grandparents. <p><p> Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents work. Through the long hot days, Grandma fills her apartment with the blaring horns and conga drums of Bomba y Plena, salsa, and merengue-the music she grew up with in Puerto Rico-sharing her memories and passions with Eric. <p> But Eric sees Grandma in a new light when she gets them tickets to hear their favorite band in concert. The music sounds so different than it does at home on their scratchy records. And then the lead singer serenades Grandma right in front of the whole audience! <p> Join Eric Velasquez on a magical journey through time and across cultures, as a young boy's passion for music and art is forged by a powerful bond between generations.

Grandmothers Are Part of a Family (Our Families Ser.)

There are many different names for a grandmother. But no matter what you call her, a grandma is a constant source of love and smiles. Beautiful photos, simple text, and an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below combined with extensive back matter (including common core questions, a glossary, index, and more) make this title a must for any family collection.

Grandmother's Pigeon

Passenger pigeon hatchlings, thought to be extinct, are discovered in Grandmother's room after she departs on a voyage to Greenland