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Jem Strikes GoldSeven-year-old Jem Coulter's family is trying to make a go of it in Goldtown, with Pa panning for gold and Mama baking pies and washing laundry to make ends meet. Jem and his little sister, Ellie, do everything they can to help out. But...
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A Child's CalendarNewly available in hardcover, this 20th anniversary edition of a Caldecott Honor classic combines the star power of John Updike and Trina Schart Hyman. Celebrate the little moments that make each month special in this beautiful picture book featuring twelve poems about a family...
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Squeak the Mouse Likes His HouseThe illustrator of the best-selling Biscuit books has created an adorable mouse who inhabits a Borrowers-like world. To a tiny creature like Squeak, a sneaker can become a bed, a toy can become a vehicle, and a few crumbs can become a meal. Readers...
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First Star: A Bear and Mole StoryBest friends Bear and Mole can't wait to go camping and sleep under the stars--but Mole worries, what if they get lost in the dark? Rolling up sleeping bags, picking fresh berries, and climb-climb-climbing, the two buddies are having a great time hiking to...
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Big Tree Down!Big Tree is the neighborhood's biggest landmark. It presides over street games, barbeques, and water fights. But crack Oh no Big Tree has been split by lightning In this warm and positive book, people from all parts of the community--neighbors, city workers, and children--come...
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Crow Made a FriendTry, try again is the lesson Crow teaches beginning readers in this picture book reader. Crow was all alone. But like all crows, he was very clever. Using autumn leaves for wings, sticks for the body and a crab apple for the head, Crow...
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Fireman FredRING A bell rings in the fire station. Fireman Fred and the other firefighters race across town to save the day. After putting out a fire and rescuing a cat from a tree, Fred meets a stray dog. It looks as if Fred has...
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Nothing at All"Nothing at All" is the name of an orphaned puppy living with his two brothers until two children come to adopt them. Unfortunately, Nothing at All gets inadvertently left behind--not out of cruelty, but because he is invisible!He is horribly lonely until he meets...
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Grasshopper on the Road'Grasshopper, insouciant hero of Lobel's free-and-easy reader, goes where the road leads, en route unsettling a series of set-in-their-ways insects.' --SLJ. 'One of the richest examples of characterization in the beginning-to-read genre.' --BL. Notable Children's Book of 1978 (ALA)1979 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn...
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MadelineSet in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text makes Madeline a perennial favorite with children...
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The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with MoneyTo earn coins for the Astro Bear video game, Brother and Sister Bear find ways to work for money. How they find the middle ground between being spendthrifts and little misers makes for a funny, realistic story.Author: Stan Berenstain, Jan BerenstainPublisher: Perfection LearningPublished: 09/01/1983Pages:...
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Oops!In a distinctive oversize package and illustrated with Jo lle Jolivet's signature retro, eye-catching style, Oops follows a family through the streets of Paris as they try to get to the airport for their vacation. Back at their apartment, their house-sitting aunt slips on...
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The Tailypo: A Ghost StoryFor use in schools and libraries only. An old man finds his cabin invaded by an eerie creature searching for something called a tailypo.Author: Joanna GaldonePublisher: Turtleback BooksPublished: 09/17/1984Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 7.52h x 9.68w x 0.36dISBN: 9780808534228Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.5Point...
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Picture the Sky2018 CBC Fan Choice Award WinnerA lyrical, beautifully illustrated look at the sky.The sky can often tell different stories: in the clouds having a parade, in the stars blanketing the night, and in our imagination. Every hour, every day, in every season, the sky...
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The Wheels on The...Uh-Oh!This bus is in trouble--it won't be going through the town without a good mechanic Can everyone work together to get the bus moving again? A new version of the perennial children's song is just as lively and fun as the original, while celebrating...
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These Bees Count!A 2013 Skipping Stones Honor Award WinnerA 2013 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleIn this counting story, Mr. Tate's class takes a field trip to a bee farm and learns about bees and how they make honey.How do bees count? The...
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Is It Tu B'Shevat Yet?As winter ends and spring arrives, one family prepares to celebrate Tu B'Shevat. It's time to feast on fruit, share about conservation, and plant trees A perfect introduction to the Jewish holiday for readers of all ages.Author: Chris BarashPublisher: Albert Whitman & CompanyPublished: 11/01/2019Pages:...
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Lumber Jills: The Unsung Heroines of World War IIA true story of the female lumberjacks who helped save Great Britain's war effort.In World War II, Great Britain needed lumber to make planes, ships, and even newspapers--but there weren't enough men to cut down the trees. Enter the fearless Lumber Jills! These young...
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Construction ZooAnimals and trucks, two by two--it's party time at the Construction Zoo!It's a quiet morning at the zoo, until some strange new creatures roll in--trucks and bulldozers and wrecking balls! They're tumbling, digging, and roaring alongside the animals. Giraffe, rhino, the monkeys, and the...
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In the Small, Small PondNew big books to share with a group Big books are ideal for use with a large group--they are oversized at 14-1/2 x 18 inches. A perfect way to enjoy Holt favorites with many children at once Denise Fleming's Caldecott Honor book illustrates a...
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