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"As a child, Natsuki doesn't fit into her family. Her parents favor her sister, and her best friend is a plush toy hedgehog named Piyyut who has explained to her that he has come from the planet Popinpobopia on a special quest to help her save the Earth. Each summer, Natsuki counts down the days until her family drives into the mountains of Nagano to visit her grandparents in their wooden house in the forest. One summer, her cousin Yuu confides to...
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"Mr. Frog finds out that timing is everything when he keeps missing his chance to cross the street as the crosswalk sign changes from "stop" to "go." Can he stop daydreaming about how he will jump, hop, or flip his way across the street, and how much fun he will have when he gets to the other side, before the sign says "stop" again? Sometimes the journey is just as much fun as the destination!"--
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Milo, a young boy with little interest in anything, takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth to the Lands Beyond where he meets an enchanting cast of characters that teaches him the importance of words, numbers, ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm for life. Includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak and "Celebrations of The Phantom Tollbooth" by various authors.
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"As the seasons turn, Maisie rides her bull in and out of Dada's tall tales. Her Mama wears linen and plays the viola. Her Dada wears kente cloth and plays the marimba.They come from different places, but they hug her in the same way. And most of all, they love her just the same. A joyful celebration of a mixed-race family and the love that binds us all together."--Provided by publishers.
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"Nimesh is walking home from school. Except ... there happens to be a shark in the corridor. And a dragon in the library! And why would crossing the road lead to the North Pole? In this fun-filled adventure, Nimesh is just walking home from school ... isn't he?"--Page [4] of cover.
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"Eight-year-old Sam has a powerful brain but needs some help focusing. The doctor gives Sam lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam's favorite strategy? Make time for imagination"--
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Imagination runs wild in Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poem about a child's daydream. Children love the natural music of poetry, and they're eager to learn and remember the words. Like music, poetry's rhymes and rhythms capture children's attention and inspire their imaginations. This collection brings the classic works of famed poets such as Robert Louis Stevenson and Edward Lear to the children of today. Additional features to aid comprehension...
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"Bumpfizzle is an alien, sent to Earth from Planet Plonk on a research mission. Or is he really just a ten-year-old boy who is feeling a bit disgruntled at all the attention his parents are lavishing on The Baby? It is up to readers to make up their own minds. Either way, Bumpfizzle's confusion at Earthling behaviours, as reported in his diary and his frequent reports back to Plonk, are hilarious, and his adventures are ridiculous, from eating the...
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"In our outcome-based, technologically driven society, it is easy to lose sight of the innocence and uniqueness of each child. Sally Clarkson helps parents unearth the hidden potential of their child's imagination, learning capacity, and ability to engage authentically with the world using the same principles that guided her"--
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An easy-to-use guide to creating simple dramas with young children. Written especially for parents, daycare providers, librarians, educators, and youth leaders who want to not only encourage their children's imaginations but also enhance their self-esteem and joy in learning.
14) Animal City
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Nina loves to visit her secret jungle place, bringing stories to read to the wild animals, especially the story about a place where humans once lived, but now has returned to nature.
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Judith y Johan hacen de superhéroes justicieros para ayudar a quien creen que más lo necesita, pero... ¡no hay forma! ¡Todo les sale al revés! Al empezar la escuela, descubren que este curso les ha tocado de profesor el señor Amela, que tiene fama mundial por cuatro razones y ninguna de ellas es ser divertido. ¿Y cómo se puede hacer de justiciero con un profesor que parece un sargento? Judith y Johan encontrarán la forma de conseguirlo y...
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"In this family, it's just possible that Dad is a grizzly bear. . . He has fuzzy fur, enormous paws, and he loves the outdoors. He sleeps a lot, even at the movies, and when he's awake, he's always hungry, usually eating up all the honey. What else could Dad be? But sometimes, when it's scary at night, a lovely big bear hug is just what is needed"--Book jacket flap.
20) Over the fence
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"When Carmen's wild toss sends the Hula-Hoop soaring over the fence, the twins don't know how to get it back. But then, as if by magic, their toys come sailing back over the fence. Soon after, there's a new neighbor poking her head over the Garcias' fence. Join in the fun as Carlos and Carmen neet their new neighbor"--Page 4 of cover.
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