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1) Rude cakes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 270L
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
Author
Language
English
Description
When Brad Meltzer welcomed his first child into the world, he started keeping a list of heroes whose virtues and talents he wanted his son to share when he grew up. Heroes for my son is a collection of 52 extraordinary men and women, some celebrated across the globe and some lesser-known, but each in their own right a hero. The book will include short vignettes, quotations, and black and white photos of each hero.
Author
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"How can we make the world a better place? This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect. For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a try it prompt for an activity. This second poetic collaboration from Irene Latham and Charles Waters builds upon themes...
7) Patience
Author
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Through various examples, children learn about patience and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, at home, and even during social activities, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of patience."--Publisher's website.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Squirrel hears about making New Year's resolutions on the radio, but she doesn't know what they are. So she visits her friends to find out what they resolve to do in the new year. Bear wants to help others learn to read. Porcupine decides to be less grumps. What will Squirrel choose to do for her resolution?"--Page [4] cover.
9) Respect
Author
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Through various examples, children learn about respect and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, in one's neighborhood, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of respecting 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."
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
470L
Language
English
Description
"The bad seed is in a good mood...for once. That's because there's a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The bad seed reads, and reads, until the book can't be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it. Will the bad seed return to his baaaaaad ways and keep the book?"--
12) I promise
Author
Language
English
Description
"...[an] inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow's success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today."--
13) Tolerance
Author
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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."--Publisher's...
14) Zen socks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Stillwater the giant panda and his friends Leo and Molly teach each other about patience, sharing, and compassion.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
The visit of the traveling Preacher Man to his small North Carolina town gives new impetus to thirteen-year-old Peter's struggle to reconcile his own deeply felt religious belief with the beliefs and non-beliefs of his family and friends.
17) What Katy did
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Katie, living with her father, aunt, and five siblings in a small town in the 1870's, constantly makes and breaks resolutions to be a kind and generous person like her invalid Cousin Helen, but when she herself is bedridden after an accident, Katie finds her cousin's example very hard to follow.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Integrity is an important trait for children to develop-especially as they grow, learn, and have more opportunities to make choices for themselves. With this encouraging book, support children in knowing right from wrong, making positive decisions, keeping promises, and staying true to themselves. Back matter includes advice for teaching integrity at home, at school, and in childcare. Being the Best Me Series: From the author of the popular Learning...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When one act of kindness sparks another... anything is possible! As a girl searches for her lost dog, a simple act of generosity ripples into a wave of good deeds. In the course of a single day, this considerate action weaves lives together and transforms a neighborhood for the better. Follow the story of how every little kindness, shared from person to person, can turn a collection of strangers into a community, and - even though we might not always...
20) I.D
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
HL 430L
Language
English
Formats
Description
With his world crumbling around him, Chris contemplates changing his identity.
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