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"Reina and her friend, Lila, practice gymnastics on Saturdays. It's Reina's favorite part of the week. But when Lila gets a puppy, Reina has to practice gymnastics by herself. Also, Lila's dog is HUGE and Reina is afraid to admit to her friend that she is scared. What can Reina do?"--
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AD 560L
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• My Name is Not Ed Tug is inspired by the author's experience of growing up and having her name misspelled/mispronounced by others, and her experience of volunteering in her children's classrooms in which ESL students are often encouraged to shorten or change their names to make it easier on others.
• My Name is Not Ed Tug celebrates uniqueness and family tradition, and empowers young readers to celebrate who they are.
• Book guide will be...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji - her Japanese grandpa - to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji? This exciting new I Can Read series is brought to you by author-illustrator Melissa Iwai, whose popular books...
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"Once, in a tiny village in India, there was a young boy who loved to paint. He lived with his grandfather, who taught him to paint with his fingers, to make paints from marigolds and brushes made from jasmine flowers. Sometimes, the village children would watch them painting together, and the boy's grandfather would invite them to join in. They didn't have much, but they had each other. After his grandfather dies, the boy notices a little box wrapped...
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Nguyen kids volume 04
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630L
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English
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"The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It's their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội's childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn't feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors' room always closed? And why can't they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?"--
6) Color Struck
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"A deathbed shouldn't be the peacemaker in this family."
Fifteen-year-old Renee Steele never understood what PaPa's words meant until she's caught in the middle of a growing battle between her two older cousins. Their clashing attitudes, regarding skin tone, threaten to tear the family apart. Renee struggles to keep peace between her cousins, and she turns to Grandma Bell for help. Detecting trouble returning from the grave, Grandma Bell is determined...
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erbian English Bilingual Children's Book (Latin alphabet). Perfect for kids studying English or Serbian as their second language.
Winter is a fun and beautiful season to play in the snow, but Jimmy the little bunny was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can finally enjoy spending time outside with his family.
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Manny loves the manatees at Blue Spring State Park and is on a mission to support their survival. With help from his grandma and some clever fundraising ideas, will he be successful in his attempt to become a guardian of his favorite manatee? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book features diverse characters and a multi-generational family. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this hi-lo book...
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Portuguese English Bilingual children's book (Portugal). Perfect for kids studying English or Portuguese as their second language.
It's time for bed, but Alice doesn't want to go to sleep just yet. By going through her bedtime routine, Mom calms her daughter down by reminding her of all the wonderful things they did together that evening. Written in a soft and soothing manner, this book shows the warm and loving relationship between Alice and her...
10) Grandad and Me
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When they are together, Grandad and his granddaughter have lots of fun-filled days. From visiting Grandad's allotment to cooking with each other and snuggling up together, you feel their love and warmth on every page.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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"Eighteen-year-old Carmen takes on a summer internship that has her reuniting with estranged family for an over-the-top quinceañera, reluctantly reconnecting to a long-lost ex-boyfriend, and finding happiness in the chaos"--
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2019
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Serbian English Bilingual book for children (Latin alphabet). Perfect for kids learning English or Serbian as their second language. Fun bedtime story with important message. Jimmy the little bunny doesn't start off knowing how to ride a two-wheeler bike like his big brothers. In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new, that's when the fun begins.
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Celebrate thrifted treasures and the power of community and family.
When Pawpaw moves in, he shows Dominique a whole new meaning of hand-me-down clothes. When Dominique and Pawpaw embark on a trip to the grocery store, Dominique meets the former owner of each quirky, thrifted find and hears a memory associated with the clothing. Their quick trip to the grocery store becomes much more as they also make stops at the barbershop and the local ice...
14) Tofu takes time
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2022.
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AD 490L
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English
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"Lin makes tofu with her grandma and discovers that patience brings a whole universe together in a simple dish made by a modern Chinese American family"--
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490L
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English
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"Reina Ramos is excited about dressing up as Frida Kahlo for the class wax museum. Frida was a strong person like Reina's mami and abuela. But when her best friend, Nora, picks Frida instead, Reina doesn't know what to do. Who will she dress up as now?" --
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Ukrainian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Ukrainian as their second language. Fun bedtime story with important message. Jimmy the little bunny is in trouble. Accidently, he ruined his mother favourite flowers. Will it help if he lies? Or is it better to tell the truth and try to solve the problem in different way? Help your children to learn to be more honest with this fun children's book.
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English Turkish bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Turkish as their second language. A touching story told by a first grade girl. A girl who finds a way to make her mom feel better and happier. Nothing can be more precious than the time they spend together playing. This children's story has a message for children and parents alike, teaching kids compassion and creativity, while reminding parents the importance of quality...
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Bilingual Ukrainian English Book. Perfect for kids learning English or Ukrainian as their second language. This fun children's picture book follows the story of cute little bunny, Jimmy. He lives with his family in a small, nice house in the forest. The problem is that Jimmy doesn't want to sleep in his own bed. Every night he sneaks quietly into his parents' room and falls asleep in their bed. Until one night something unexpected happened .... Are...
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English Welsh bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Welsh as their second language. Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children's book. Since that day, he starts to develop healthy eating habits and even likes...
20) I Love to Share
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Punjabi
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English Punjabi (India) Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids learning English or Punjabi as their second language. Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!
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