Joan Allen
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"It's Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no ... and yes. What a night! Kitten's First Full Moon is an acclaimed modern classic, a Caldecott Medal-winner, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child, and the sturdy board book edition is perfect for little hands!"--...
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The heartwarming true story of a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station everyday and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Even after his master passed away, he continued to return to the same spot at the station every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master. During his daily visits he touched many lives and taught the local people about love, compassion, and above...
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Celebrate American history and learn about the public and private lives of our Presidents; Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill; A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President; The true story of Esther Morris, who started out life believing she could do anything, and then proved it. Suports early reading; leadership; history knowledge.
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So you want to be president?: Presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
I could do that!: In 1869, Esther Morris, a woman whose "can-do" attitude had shaped her life, was instrumental in making Wyoming the first state to allow women to vote, then became the first woman to hold public office in the United States.
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A dog's way home: The adventures of Bella, a devoted dog who embarks on a 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved human.
Hachi, a dog's tale: Based on a true story. Professor Parker Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson's wife Cate, Hachi endears himself to the Wilson family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion.
Alpha: An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age. While on his...