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SHOWING KINDNESS

REBECCA PETTIFORD · Jump! Inc.
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

In Showing Kindness, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be kind and considerate in their daily lives.
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Clara Is Left Out: A Book about Bullying and Kindness

Kerry Dinmont · Child's World
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to Clara and how she experiences a day of feeling left out. Discusses bullying and reasons for being kind.Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
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Cc

BELA DAVIS · ABDO KIDS
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

From cookies to cartwheels, this title has got C words covered Each instance of "C" or "c" is bolded so that readers begin to recognize it in words and the sounds it makes. Complete with big colorful photographs, a More Cc Words page, bolded glossary terms, and a picture...
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Good Boy

Sergio Ruzzier · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A boy and a dog embark on an out-of-this-world adventure in this whimsical picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier.This is the story of a boy and his dog. Or is it a dog and his boy? Either way, it's a playful story of friendship and adventure!
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A Beetle Is Shy

Dianna Hutts Aston · Chronicle Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

The award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice...
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Mighty Truck: The Traffic Tie-Up

CHRIS BARTON · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day, there was a big storm and Lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MGITHY TRUCK!Everyone has a job to do in Axleburg. Stella's job is to be a news chopper and ?y high in the sky to loudly report what...
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Life in Space

Martha E H Rustad · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

What is daily life like in space? How do astronauts cook, sleep, and go to the bathroom? Readers will learn all about the interesting daily life of an astronaut. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts.
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Let's Make a Bar Graph

Robin Nelson · Lerner Publications
Format: Book

Nan surveys her class to find out what types of pets they have. See how she creates a bar graph to share her results.
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ThoughtFull: Discovering the Unique Gifts in Each of Us

DORENA WILLIAMSON · B&H Kids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This encouraging story shows how life changes when we learn to value those who are differently abled and to champion the power of thoughtfulness. Author Dorena Williamson explores the need to be "thoughtFULL" - full of thoughtfulness and awareness, particularly with those who have...
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What Do School Secretaries Do?

Rita Kidde · Powerkids Pr
Format: Paperback

From School Library Journal K-Gr 2-Clean design and attractive photography make this a solid series for young readers. Each spread features one page with no more than two simple sentences and a full-bleed photograph. The images nicely complement...
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Infamous Ratsos Are Not Afraid

KARA LAREAU · Candlewick
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

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Juna's Jar

Jane Bahk · Lee & Low Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Sometimes a simple, everyday object can take you away on great adventures. Juna and her best friend, Hector, have many adventures together, and they love to collect things in empty kimchi jars. Then one day, Hector unexpectedly moves away without having a chance to say good-bye. Juna is heartbroken...
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Winter Olympic Sports: Bobsled and Luge

Laura Hamilton Waxman · Amicus Ink
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic bobsled, luge, and skeleton events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's sliding sports. Readers will get a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the 2018 PeyongChang, South Korea...
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Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report

BRUCE HALE · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Be bold, be smart, and speak from the heart! Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?With...
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Ghost Cat

Eve Bunting · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Miss Maggie McCullen has been the keeper for the Port Carrick lighthouse for many years. She has never missed a night, keeping the big light going. And while the people in Port Carrick are grateful to her, they worry about her lonely life at the lighthouse. But they don't know that she has her cat,...
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