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Big Wolf and Little Wolf, Such a Beautiful Orange! (Big Wolf & Little Wolf, 3)

Nadine Brun-Cosme - Enchanted Lion Books
Format: Hardcover

This is the third and last book in the Big Wolf series. Once again Olivier Tallecs illustrations, which are bold in perspective and full of feeling, deepen the story. Departing from the previous two books, this story takes place in a city, albeit one with a park and a tree on a hill.Big...
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Don't Worry, Douglas!

David Melling - Tiger Tales
Format: Hardcover

Douglas the big, brown, lovable bear is back! His dad gives him a special gift, a new woolly hat! But then something terrible happens. Douglas's hat gets caught on a tree and turns into one long string of spaghetti! How will he ever tell his dad? Douglas learns that it takes a BIG bear...
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The Falling Raindrop

Neil Johnson - Tricycle Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

As a storm rumbles and flashes, something wonderful happens up in the clouds: a raindrop begins his journey to earth, thrilled and delighted to be flying. But when flying begins to feel like falling, the raindrop can’t enjoy himself for fear that a big change is coming.  After...
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I Repeat, Don't Cheat!

Margery Cuyler - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Jessica and her best friend Lizzie do everything together. But when Lizzie starts copying words from Jessica’s spelling test, Jessica knows it isn’t right. Then Jessica tries to help Lizzie write a poem for their homework, but Lizzie takes credit for it in class! Jessica doesn’t...
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Mr. Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo

Kevin Waldron - Templar; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Poor old Mr. Peek the zookeeper has a bad start to his day. Will he notice what has gone wrong, or will he spread confusion throughout the zoo?When Mr. Peek puts on his son’s jacket by mistake, he starts to air all his insecurities as he goes on his daily rounds at the zoo. But unbeknownst...
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Emma's Question

Catherine Urdahl - Charlesbridge; New edition
Format: Hardcover

A question scritches and scratches at the back of Emma's throat.Emma is a curious kid. She loves to ask questions - and she loves the silly answers that her grandmother always gives. But now Emma has a very important question, one that she is bursting to ask, one that scritches and scratches...
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Dinosaur Starts School

Pamela Duncan Edwards - Albert Whitman
Format: Print book

"What would you do if on the very first day of school Dinosaur wasn't smiling his big, toothy dinosaur smile? You'd say, 'Don't worry, Dinosaur. School will be fun.'" So begins the story as a little boy helps his dinosaur friend overcome his fears of the first day of school....
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Bullies Never Win

Margery Cuyler - ‎Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

When the class bully, Brenda Bailey, makes fun of Jessicas skinny legs and her boyish lunch box, Jessica doesnt know what to do. She doesnt want to be a tattletale, but she also wants the bullying to stop. Can Jessica find the courage to stand up for herself? From the team behind...
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Melvin Might? (Jon Scieszkas Trucktown)

Jon Scieszka - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Cement Mixer Melvin worries a lot. He worries he might get dirty. He worries he might get stuck. He even worries he might get worried. But one fateful day Rescue Rita is in need of a little rescuing, and Trucktowns biggest worrywart is the only one who can save the day. Theres just one problem:...
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Olive's First Sleepover

Roberta Baker - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Library Binding edition
Format: Hardcover

Olive has played over at her friend Lizard's house before, but tonight she is sleeping over for the first time. Making pepperoni-marshmallow pizza is tons of fun. But when it's time for bed, Olive finds out that Lizard sleeps without any lights on at all... Those dark shadows...
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David and the Worry Beast: Helping Children Cope with Anxiety

Anne Guanci - ‎New Horizon Press; Illustrated edition
Format: Paperback

Learning to deal with anxiety is an important step in a childs healthy emotional growth. Conquering fears, and not avoiding them, is the lesson imparted in this story. David could not stop thinking about the basket he had missed at the end of the big game. He was worried that he might...
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Up and Down the Worry Hill: A Children's Book about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and its Treatment

Aureen Pinto Wagner - Lighthouse Press, Inc.; 2 edition

Over one million children and adolescents in the US suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a baffling illness that can be debilitating for the child in school, with friends, and family. In this uniquely creative and heart-warming book, Dr. Wagne
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Absolutely Lucy #3: Look at Lucy!

Ilene Cooper - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

Bobby is so proud of his puppy Lucy. Shes a terrific friend, and a great dog. So when a local store has a pet contest, he happily enters Lucy in it. But it turns out the pet that wins the contest may be featured on TVwith its owner! Bobby is shy. He doesnt like attention. But can he face...
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Donavan's Double Trouble

Monalisa Degross - Amistad
Format: Library Binding

Donavan thought that fourth grade would be his best year ever. Instead, it's turning out to be nothing but trouble: 1. He's failing math class. 2. If his grades don't improve, his whiz-kid younger sister will have to tutor him! 3. When his beloved Uncle Vic returns from...
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Stuart Goes To School

Sara Pennypacker - Orchard; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

This hilarious sequel to STUART'S CAPE is a witty chapter book about an eight-year-old worrier's first day of school.Our favorite worrier is back, and Stuart is about to start third grade. As he makes his way to the first day of school, wearing the worst outfit ever, what could...
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Holt McDougal Library: Math Trek: Adventures in the Math Zone Grades 6-8

Jon Scieszka - Viking Books for Young Readers; Library Binding edition
Format: Paperback

There s a new amusement park in town. Come on in and find out all the exciting ways you can have fun with math in everyday life. Wander through the fractal forest, take a ride on the M? obius-strip roller coaster, and get dizzy learning about how math makes the Tilt-A-Whirl possible. The more...
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The Spy on Third Base

Matt Christopher - Little Brown & Co
Format: Book

A third baseman is sick with anxiety about whether or not to help his team by using his knack for knowing where the batter is going to hit the ball.
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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

Mark Pett - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Hardcover

Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake...Meet Beatrice Bottomwell: a nine-year-old girl who has never (not once!) made a mistake. She never forgets her math homework, she never wears mismatched socks, and she ALWAYS wins the yearly talent show at school. In fact, Beatrice...
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Be Positive

Miriam Moss - Crestwood House

Discusses the role of good mental health in being healthy, covering such aspects as anxiety, stress management, and the healing powers of the mind.
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Why Are You So Scared?: A Child's Book About Parents With PTSD

Beth Andrews - Magination Pr; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Kids who have a parent with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often feel confused, scared, or helpless. Why Are You So Scared? explains PTSD and its symptoms in nonthreatening, kid-friendly language, and is full of questions and exercises that kids and parents can work through together....
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