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• After the Fall

  How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again

  Santat, Dan,

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  Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after? Dan Santat puts together a great story that puts forth the important lesson that it's not how often you fall that matters, but how often…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Plans

  Shea, Bob

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  Sometimes you don't always find yourself in the most desirable place, but that should not stop you from plotting your next move and dreaming BIG. The young protagonist of Bob Shea's Big Plans finds himself in detention after a few classroom feux…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dance Fast

  Cribbins, AR,

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  A child becomes frustrated in their pursuit to create the perfect regalia for the upcoming ceremony, until their grandmother reminds them of the Pomo tradition of purposefully incorporating a small imperfection in every creation.

• Dancing Hands

  a Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

  Que, Joanna,

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  Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Includes a dictionary of basic Filipino sign language.

• Every Month Is a New Year

  Celebrations Around the World

  Singer, Marilyn,

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  Ever wonder how other parts of the world celebrate the new year? This book displays many of them by way of captivating poetry.

• Falling Short

  Cisneros, Ernesto,

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  Best friends Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. This year, athletically gifted Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Meanwhile, academically gifted Marco plans on finally winning his father's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Freedom Soup

  Charles, Tami,

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  Young Belle learns how to make Freedom Soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian revolution, from her grandmother. While they prepare the soup, Belle's grandmother tells her about the history of the soup, her family, and Haiti. A fantastic story…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Freestyle

  Galligan, Gale,

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  Cory's dance crew is getting ready for a major competition. It's their last chance to win before they graduate eighth grade and go their separate ways to high schools all over New York City, so they have to do their best!

• Gigi and Ojiji

  Iwai, Melissa,

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  Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Girl and the Bicycle

  Pett, Mark

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  Told without words, this beautiful book is about a girl who longs for a certain bicycle. The special part is that she makes a plan and follows through with that plan in order to get it. Check this out for goal setting and how to follow through.

• Hello, Crochet Friends!

  Making Art, Being Mindful, Giving Back : Do What Makes You Happy

  Larson, Jonah,

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  Part 1 tells Jonah's story, including his adoption from Ethiopia, and his challenges in school. Part 2 is a celebration of crochet, defining the fiber art, introducing readers to Jonah's crochet friends, and offering instructions on how to make an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am Every Good Thing

  Barnes, Derrick,

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  A positive self confidence book that helps readers to see powerful forces within themselves. Being creative, being adventurous, being smart, being funny, and being a good friend. It also shows that it isn't always easy recognizing these things.

• I Did It!

  Emberley, Michael,

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  A girl tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and all her friends provide words of encouragement.

• Milo Moss Is Officially Un-amazing

  Allbright, Lauren,

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  Milo's family is never good at anything, but Milo is out to change that. He wants to set a world record like in one of those fun Guiness Books. It proves to not be as easy as he hoped, and sometimes the hard work doesn't pay off. A middle grade…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Out of My Mind

  Draper, Sharon M. (Sharon Mills)

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  Brilliant, impatient fifth-grader Melody has cerebral palsy and is considered by many to be developmentally disabled. But when her family learns of a technological device that will allow her to speak, Melody is able to showcase her thoughts and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Red Lace, Yellow Lace

  Casey, Mike, 1961-

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  Rhyming text teaches young children how to tie a shoe.

• Rosie Revere, Engineer

  Beaty, Andrea,

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  Rosie Revere dreams of becoming a great engineer. She thinks up the greatest inventions...hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese! Sometimes Rosie's inventions don't work, and in that is one of the most important lessons for young…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Start Now!

  You Can Make a Difference

  Clinton, Chelsea,

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  This book attempts to answer some of life's big questions. What can I do to help save endangered animals? How can I eat healthy? Why do I need to cover my mouth when I cough? What do I do if I'm being bullied? There is a lot of practical knowledge…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read

  Manley, Curtis,

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  When Nick decides to teach his cats to read, Verne is very much interested, especially in books about mice and fish, but Stevenson wants nothing to do with the project--or does he?

• Whistle for Willie

  Keats, Ezra Jack,

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  One for younger readers about the joy of learning new skills!