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""I wrote this book not sure I could follow the road to character, but I wanted at least to know what the road looks like and how other people have trodden it."--David Brooks. With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York Times column and his previous bestsellers, David Brooks has consistently illuminated our daily lives in surprising and original ways. In The Social Animal, he explored...
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"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.
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Just Grace volume 3
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Eight-year-old Just Grace and her best friend Mimi embark on a campaign to convince Grace's parents that they are responsible and dependable enough to get a dog.
5) Mel fell
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"... follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith."--
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Just Grace volume 4
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"Grace can do a lot of things...but can she save the planet? Or at the very least, can she help her best friend Mimi get her favorite stuffed animal back? Lots of exciting things are happening to Grace and her friends. Most exciting of all, Mimi's older cousin Gwen is coming to stay with Mimi, and Miss Lois's class is GOING GREEN! For their 'green' project, Grace and Mimi aim to inspire their friends and classmates to conserve plastic bottles. But...
7) Rude cakes
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A story about a rude cake who never says please or thank you or listens to its parents, and a Giant Cyclops who is polite.
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Meet Lucy, an independent-minded Canada goose who is hatched in the beautiful northern wilderness. Her first look at the world is filled with sunshine, wild rivers, lakes, and her close and loving family. Along with her brothers and sister, she is taught the value of working together by her patient mother. But Lucy has other ideas. She is certain that fitting in is not for her. Holly Bea's delightful rhyming text coupled with Joe Boddy's brilliantly...
11) Be a bridge
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"Upbeat rhyming verse and colorful illustrations of a diverse group of students invite readers to "be a bridge" by taking actions that foster inclusivity, respect, and connection"--
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Craving a Good Book
Delicious Reads (teens)
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Sixth-graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a Jewish girl, connect in an after school cooking club and bond over food and their mothers' struggles to become United States citizens.
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Football genius novels volume 5
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Star quarterback Troy White and wide receiver Ty Lewis, rivals who want their teams to win a tournament that is being held at the Super Bowl in Miami, find themselves in danger when they are trapped together in a shack in the Everglades and realize they have links to the same mob and their lives have been entangled for a long time.
15) Like
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In a series of amusing comparisons, a boy shows how humans are much more like each other than we are like any other thing on Earth.
17) The way I act
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With wacky characters, varied type faces, and vivid colors, this picture book introduces the vocabulary of values with nonjudgmental language. A wide variety of character traits presents kids with scenarios they can identify with, including curiously peering at bugs with a magnifying glass, bravely splashing into a swimming pool, and playing well with friends. The scenarios let children imagine how they might act in a number of common situations....
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What does it take to be a good citizen? Early readers will learn key words about being a good citizen while using oral language skills to determine what is happening throughout the book. Engaging images paired with key words to know, make this book an enjoyable reading experience for even the youngest readers. Aligned with the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this book is a great tool to introduce students to what
...19) I promise
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"... [an] inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow's success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today."--
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"Mister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities ever, but before he was the man who brought us "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", he was just little Freddie Rogers. You Are My Friend tells how Fred was a sickly and lonely child. At school, he was bullied and had trouble making friends and expressing his feelings. His parents and grandparents encouraged Fred to ask for help and explore his world. When Fred grew up he became a champion...