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A Morning to Polish and KeepA real fish tale! When the big one gets away, Amy figures the day is ruined. Or is it? Set on Canada's west coast, A Morning to Polish and Keep is a story of adventure, family interaction and the lasting comfort of memory. Beautifully...
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When Wolves Howl"Night and Snow held their tails high; their eyes glow like embers. They are father and mother to the grown wolves in their pack who were pups only two winters ago. Night and Snow are the leaders, the Alpha male and female..." Life in...
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AlegoAn enchanting and utterly authentic introduction to the life of an Inuit child and her world. Written and illustrated by Ningeokuluk Teevee, one of the most interesting young artists in Cape Dorset, home to the great tradition of Inuit art, this is a beautifully...
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A Coyote Solstice TaleWinner of the American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Awards, Best Picture Book.Trickster Coyote is having his friends over for a festive solstice get-together in the woods when a little girl comes by unexpectedly. She leads the party-goers through the snowy woods to a...
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Woolly and MeAnd when her mammoth gets a little frightened--on a roller coaster ride or in her dark bedroom at night--our brave narrator comforts her pet and bucks up his courage. On the last page of this warm and reassuring picture book, we see at last...
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Astronaut AnnieCareer Day is approaching, and Annie can't wait to show her family what she's planning to be when she grows up. But, she must keep it a secret until Friday! So curious family members each ask Annie for a clue. Convinced that she'll be...
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Frog Went A-Courtin'For use in schools and libraries only. Illustrates the well-known American folk song about the courtship and marriage of the frog and the mouse.Author: John Langstaff, Feodor RojankovskyPublisher: Turtleback BooksPublished: 04/26/1972Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.68w x 0.39dISBN: 9780881037456Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading...
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Rescue on the Outer BanksOn October 11, 1896, 10-year-old Sam Deal and his horse, Ginger, watch as the brave surfmen of Pea Island struggle to save the lives of nine people stranded on a shipwreck. Sam has dreamt of becoming a surfman just like the all-African-American crew, and...
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Juan Bobo Sends the Pig to MassIn Puerto Rico, there are many stories about Juan Bobo, a young man with a good heart but little common sense. Juan Bobo, which translates to "Simple John," is featured in a series of humorous folktales from Puerto Rico. The story is retold by...
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The Cleverest ThiefWhen the head of a Buddhist monastery decides to pick a successor, he sends the young monks out to accomplish one task. The Cleverest Thief is a timeless folktale from India, retold by T. V. Padma, which takes place in a Buddhist monastery. In...
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The Stolen SmellMeet a baker who is so stingy that he wants to charge people just for smelling his baked goods. The Stolen Smell is a timeless story from Peru, told by Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton. This folktale tells the story of a greedy baker...
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The Bear, the Bat, and the Dove: Three Stories from AesopThree inspiring fables from Greek storyteller, Aesop. In this collection of three lesser known Aesop Fables, you will learn why bats fly at night, why you should pick your friends carefully, and why even a tiny ant could be your guardian angel. When most...
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Mama Loved to WorryLife on Daisy Dell Farm can be worrying, and Mama is a world-class worrywart, earning the top prize at the Pickapeck County Fair. With summer's volatile weather to watch, Mama's attention is pulled in all directions. And then there's Baby Eli, always getting into...
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Big Little MotherA younger brother has little choice but to look up to his older sister. She's taller than he is, for one thing. She has many developing talents, ranging from karate to violin. And she knows so many things: How to make the living room...
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How to Make a Heron HappyHamish is worried about the heron in the park. The heron always looks sad and grumpy, with its hunched-up shoulders and long frowning eyebrows. Hamish decides to cheer it up. First, he brings bread crusts to the park, but the heron still looks grumpy....
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Hannah on the FarmHannah the hen spends a whole day on the farm looking for a quiet place to lay her eggs, so that she can have chicks of her own. The pigs grunt too loudly, the lambs are too playful, the cows are too clumsy... Will...
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Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt LavenderThis is the first of the classic Peter and Lotta series. Filled with Elsa Beskow's characteristic humor and charm, it tells how the two children come to meet the aunts known as Aunt Green, Aunt Lavender, Aunt Brown, and their little black poodle, Dot.Author:...
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Assalamu AlaykumJoin Abdullah and Aminah as they show you how Muslims meet and share their daily lives with family, friends, and neighbors. For ages 3 and up.Author: M. S. KayaniPublisher: Islamic FoundationPublished: 11/01/2009Pages: 22Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.30dISBN: 9780860373476Audience: Ages 4-8
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Ali and the SpiderAli is afraid of spiders. They are scary and no use to anyone. Or so he thought. Join Ali and find out how a spider saved the Prophet Muhammad's life, why they are so important to life, and other facts that will surprise you.Ali...
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Spell Sisters: Sophia the Flame Sister, 1When eleven-year-old Gwen ventures into the forest beyond her castle home she comes across the magical island of Avalon and her life changes forever. The lady of the lake, Nineve, asks Gwen to embark on a quest to protect the enchanted island of Avalon...
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