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Magic shop books (Bruce Coville) volume 4
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Charlie, a sixth-grader with a compulsion to tell lies, acquires a mysterious skull that forces its owner to tell only the truth, causing some awkward moments before he understands its power.
3) Afikomen
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"In this wordless time-travel adventure, three children at a Passover seder visit ancient Egypt to help baby Moses find his way safely to Pharaoh's daughter. When a family settles at the table for Passover, their dog nabs the afikomen bag (containing matzah used for the seder) and dives under the tablecloth. The children follow him and find themselves transported to ancient Egypt. There, they see baby Moses' mother and sister Miriam placing him in...
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"What does it mean to show respect in real life? Showing respect could look like saying "please" and "thank you." It could mean apologizing when you make a mistake or do something hurtful. One of the best ways to show respect is to honor someone's boundaries or listen to their feelings. Respect is a key tenet of citizenship, but it can be a difficult concept for little citizens to understand. Using helpful examples of how to apply this principle in...
6) Patience
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Sometimes you want things to happen quickly. Patience means staying calm while you wait and not getting angry or upset. Learn about this important value in "Patience". The VALUES series uses common, everyday situations to help explain the importance of positive values and strength of character. Each AV2 media enhanced book is a unique combination of a printed book and exciting online content that brings the book to life. Readers can access embedded...
8) Tolerance
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Through various examples, children learn about tolerance and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being tolerant of others. Additional features to aid comprehension include informative captions, a Think-About-It section, a table of contents, a glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author....
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"Jeet is new to town and a little lonely. To combat this, he and his mom start volunteering at a local animal shelter. There, Jeet makes a new friend in a happy puppy, Fudge! Jeet's world is about to get a whole lot better. Kids and adults alike will delight in this level 2 emerging reader, the first in a series about a young Sikh boy, his 'yummy' sidekick puppy, and their adventures in volunteerism and play."--
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"You broke your sister's favorite toy. You tell her right away instead of hiding it. You didn't follow the rules playing a game. You tell the truth about it instead of telling a lie. Honesty is a superpower you can use every day! When you're truthful, you'll gain the trust of those around you and set a good example for others."--
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"Learn about the amazing bravery and loyalty displayed by animals and their contributions to military success. This book highlights a variety of brave dogs and other animals that have served in the military, whose contributions protected troops on the front lines of war. Each true story gives readers a lesson in history and a lesson in the importance of these animals' contribution. It's paw-sitively inspiring!"--
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"Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. In Celebrating All Religions, readers will learn the importance of acceptance and empathy as they relate to religions and how to practice these in their daily lives. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while "Grow with Goals" activities and "Writing Reflections" at the end of the book further...
15) Mitzvah pizza
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Missy is trying to decide what to buy during her weekly Daddy Day when she meets a new friend and learns she can buy pizza for people who cannot afford a slice. Includes facts about Rosa's Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia.
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Orca think volume 8
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"Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world, and discover why it's one of the most important things you can do as a citizen. With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this book will empower readers to make their voices heard."--