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The perfect companion to William J. Bennett's number-one bestseller; The Book of Virtues, The Children's Book of Virtues is ideal for parents and children to enjoy together: With selections from The Book of Virtues, from Aesop and Robert Frost to George Washington's life as well as Native American and African folklore, The Children's Book of Virtues brings together timeless stories and poems from around the world. The stories have been chosen especially...
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 4
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660L
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English
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With clever contributions from award-winning and bestselling authors including Cece Bell, Sophie Blackall, Libba Bray, Shannon Hale, Lisa Graff, and Raina Telgemeier, this anthology of funny girls will make you laugh until you cry. Or cry until you laugh. Or maybe you won't cry at all. Either way, you'll definitely laugh. Funny Girl isn?t just an anthology: it?s a cause, a mission, a movement. Girls are funny.
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Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Loyalty. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Hard Work. Self-Discipline. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. In order for our children to develop such traits, we have to offer them examples of good and bad, right and wrong. And the best place to find them is in great works of literature and in exemplary stories from history. In this special audio presentation of The Book of Virtues,...
12) Chicken soup for the soul: be you : 101 stories of affirmation, determination and female empowerment
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[2021]
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English
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"You are unique--and that is your superpower. In these 101 stories of affirmation, determination and female empowerment, you'll find role models and advice to help you make the most of that power. You'll learn how they became comfortable in their own skins, found their identities, and set their goals--all while still being themselves"-- Provided by publisher.
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[1997]
Lexile measure
960L
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English
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Well-known works including fables, folklore, fiction, drama, and more, by such authors as Aesop, Dickens, Tolstoy, Shakespeare, and Baldwin, are presented to teach virtues, including compassion, courage, honesty, friendship, and faith.
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[2019]
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English
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Learn how to manage your hurt with or without an apology and focus on what's really important. Read about marriages being strengthened, families getting back together, grown children coming to understand their parents, and people overcoming the worst transgressions-even crimes. These men and women walked forward light and free, and you can, too-onto the bright, warm, welcoming road ahead. And, because no one's perfect, you'll also learn how to apologize...
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[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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A collection of stories, poems, and songs celebrating "the best things in life--family, friendship, giving, thankfulness, and love ..." (jkt.). Did you ever dream of talking to a mermaid? Can you imagine facing off with a bully who barely reaches your knees? What would you do with a box of golden coins? Have you ever said thank you to ... a button? And how would you respond if you met a magic genie who asked you for a handout instead of granting you...
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2009.
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English
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A collection of 101 true stories from real people about realizing the blessings in their lives after they have lived through adversity, whether financial, job-related, health-related, natural disasters, or the death of loved ones. The stories are about their fortitude, their gratitude for the lives they still have, and the silver linings they have found amidst their troubles and challenges.
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