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Description

At school, Violet blends into the background, but in the kitchen, she cannot be missed, so when a class cooking lesson goes haywire, Violet channels her inner chef and helps her classmates create a batch of “confident” cookies.

2) Pip the little penguin

Author

Priddy, Roger

Series

Alphaprints (Picture books) volume 2

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

Follow Pip on his journey of discovery as he learns about color, different animals, and that being a black-and-white penguin is a cool thing to be.

3) My Special One, Volume 2

Author

Series

Kimi ga tokubetsu volume 02
Shojo beat manga
My Special One

Language

English

Formats

Description

Introverted high schooler Sahoko gathers her courage and confesses her love to the nation's top idol, Kouta Kirigaya! But he tells her he won't ever have a special someone... Not long after, Kirigaya is hit with a scandal and ends up staying with Sahoko's family!...Rated:T+ KIMI GA TOKUBETSU © 2019 by Momoko Koda/SHUEISHA Inc.

4) A little bit of courage

Author

Alexander, Claire

Language

English

Formats

Description

In this follow-up to the beloved picture book A Little Bit Different, the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of fear and finding courage. The Ploofers have just learned a valuable lesson in celebrating differences and trying new things. They've been practicing something very special again and this time it requires extra teamwork... But Little One is too scared to go on this new adventure. Will some kind and encouraging words from Toasty...

5) My Special One, Volume 4

Author

Series

Shojo beat manga
My Special One
Kimi ga tokubetsu volume 04

Language

English

Formats

Description

Dating Japan's top idol means Sahoko doesn't get to spend much time with Kouta. Resigned to the fact that she won't see him for a while, Sahoko goes on her school trip to Kyoto, only to find herself on a surprise date with her boyfriend!...Rated:T+

6) Blaze your own trail: ideas for teens to find and pursue your purpose

Author

Ashley, Justin

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Empower teens to build their own paths with strategies that encourage self-discovery, autonomy, and connection. Blaze Your Own Trail invites teens to consider their values, goals, and interests, and take steps toward building the life-and blazing the trail-they want for themselves. Teens follow the three sections of the book-the inner path, the outer path, and the onward path-to explore a breadth of topics, from developing a vision for their future...

7) Futsal teamwork

Author

Meister, Cari

Series

Kids' sports stories

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

480L

Language

English

Formats

Description

Will Owen's futsal team be able to work together in time for the upcoming game?

8) My Special One, Volume 1

Author

Series

My Special One
Kimi ga tokubetsu volume 01
Shojo beat manga

Pub. Date

2023

Language

English

Formats

Description

Sahoko tells off the nation's top idol, Kouta, in her family's restaurant for assuming that she's his fan. Instead of being cowed by his mistake, Kouta comes in the following day with albums and VIP tickets to Like Legend's next concert. Can Sahoko withstand his shining onslaught to charm her?...Rated:T+ KIMI GA TOKUBETSU © 2019 by Momoko Koda/SHUEISHA Inc.

9) You Grow, Girl!

Author

Rossner, Rose

Series

Punderland

Language

English

Formats

Description

Bloom where you're planted! Root for your loved one in this plant-astic picture book that celebrates how much you enjoy seeing her bloom! Heartfelt, encouraging rhymes, delightful hand lettering, and beautiful plant illustrations make this an unbe-leaf-ably charming way to remind someone of any age just how amazing they are. An inspiring gift for new beginnings and when a little extra encourage-mint would grow a long way! I'm rooting for you every...

10) My Special One, Volume 3

Author

Series

Kimi ga tokubetsu volume 03
Shojo beat manga
My Special One

Pub. Date

2023

Language

English

Formats

Description

Sahoko is officially dating Japan's top idol! Now that her bias is her boyfriend, Sahoko sets about bettering herself for Kouta, but things quickly get complicated when a celebrity rival appears!

Rated: T+

11) Caramba

Author

Gay, Marie-Louise

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

AD 500L

Language

English

Formats

Description

Caramba is disappointed that he can't fly like other cats, but when his cousins decide to show him how, he discovers that he does have a unique talent that other cats don't have.

12) A tiger called Tomás

Author

Zolotow, Charlotte

Pub. Date

2018.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

After moving, Tomás is reluctant to make new friends until he experiences a special night of trick-or-treating.

13) Best friends, bikinis, and other summer catastrophes

Author

Wientge, Kristi

Lexile measure

730L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

Twelve-year-old Alex plans to spend her summer building a treehouse with her best friend Will, but her summer seems ruined when Will experiences his first crush.

14) Keep Dancing

Author

Oxtra, Cristina

Series

Kids' Sports Stories

Pub. Date

2021

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

Description

Lito is proud of his Filipino heritage, and he's one of the best dancers in his folk dance group. He and his sister, Nenita, plan to perform at their school's spring festival. When snickering classmates threaten to derail Lito's confidence, he needs to dig deep and keep dancing.

15) My Special One, Volume 5

Author

Series

Shojo beat manga
My Special One
Kimi ga tokubetsu volume 05

Pub. Date

2024

Language

English

Formats

Description

Sahoko's handsome and dangerous classmate Akutagawa has found out about her relationship with Kouta! Not only that, Kouta and Akutagawa start a challenge—with Sahoko as the prize?! When Kouta gets serious, his coolness is out of this world!...Rated:T+

16) A boy named Queen

Author

Cassidy, Sara

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

610L

Language

English

Formats

Description

Evelyn befriends Queen, the new boy in town, who does not seem to get fazed by bullies and lives by his own rules, and soon begins to learn new things about the world and herself.

17) Super Switch

Author

Szpirglas, Jeff

Series

Orca Echoes

Language

English

Description

In this partially illustrated early chapter book, Bailey is nervous about their first day at the Hero Academy, an elementary school for young superheroes. Bailey is SUPER nervous for their first day. Nine-year-old Bailey Kaufman is nervous for their first day of school at the Hero Academy, the elementary school for young superheroes. Surrounded by classmates with incredible powers, like flying and super snot, Bailey isn't sure where they fit in....

18) Good night, Maman

Author

Mazer, Norma Fox

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 4

Lexile measure

510L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Manuscript

Description

After spending years fleeing from the Nazis in war-torn Europe, twelve -year-old Karin Levi and her older brother, Marc, find a new home in a refugee camp in Oswego, New York.

19) The Acorn Family and I Will Conquer

Author

Goodfellow, June

Language

English

Description

June Goodfellow's two charming stories encourage little nature lovers to think about their dreams... and to go out into the world to make them come true! THE ACORN FAMILY: Follow the Acorn family as they visit their relatives only to find themselves in the middle of a mystery. Can they solve the case of the disappearing hats? I WILL CONQUER: Grandad Conker tells us of how Chrissie and Charlie's Great Great Grandad heroically overcame adversity....

20) Julieta Pedorreta

Author

Acosta, Alicia

Series

Español Somos8

Language

Español

Description