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"In this funny, big-hearted friendship story, perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Linda Urban, twelve-year-old Edie and her impossibly cool cousin, Rae, set out to complete a mysterious list of “Good Ideas for Summertime” that their eccentric late grandmother wrote back when she was their age. But good ideas? Most of them seem like bad ideas. Reckless. Foolish. Ridiculous. Still, by accomplishing everything on the list, rule-abiding Edie feels...
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The second book in this breakout series that's been called "charming and delectably sweet." (Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series)
Leonora Logroño has finally been introduced to her family’s bakery bruja magic—but that doesn’t mean everything is all sugar and spice. Her special power hasn’t shown up yet, her family still won’t let her perform her own spells,
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Como muchos otros niños, a Juan le fascinan las armas, los juegos y el fuego.
Una noche, Juan escucha una discusión entre sus padres sobre un arma de fuego escondida en su casa. Al día siguiente sale a buscarla. Efectivamente, Juan descubre una caja debajo de la cama de sus padres y allí encuentra... ¡un arma de fuego! Siente su peso con las manos y el frío que hace...
Lo siguiente cambiará la vida de Juan y sus padres para siempre.
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In poems that range from the minimalist to the theatrical, Jane Simpson evokes the fascinatingly unfamiliar world of the Arabian Peninsula, where she found her preconceptions about Muslim women completely shattered. She writes of home and family with great tenderness. Choked forms wonderfully match the sensations of grief. In a synthesis of home and abroad, science and art, the poems reveal a compassionate, searching gaze in a world without maps.
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An exquisitely detailed portrayal of settlement Australia in the 1800s, Black McIntosh to Gold spans a century as it traces a family's migration from a fishing village in the far north of Scotland to the goldfields of New South Wales. One after another, members of the McIntosh clan are called to make the journey into unknown territory where dreams of happy families, workable land and perhaps even gold await.
Steeped in research and laced with the...
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A una gorila para aumentar de glúteos le ofrecieron varias opciones, el problema radicaba en que solo contaba con unos cuantos cocos para pagar la operación, lo que no alcanzaba para ir a un lugar seguro.Ella deseaba biopolímeros, pero nadie la advirtió que el tratamiento estético debía ser realizado por un especialista en cirugía plástica.Muchas modelos de la selva se habían realizado rellenos permanentes con biopolímeros sintéticos, que...
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What happens when you bring your grandma to a sleepover? A little bit of chaos and a whole lot of fun.Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. REVIEWS 'Cute story of how a grandmother, granddaughter, and friend get into trouble during a sleepover. I love the repetitive nature of stuff being everywhere! This is a fun relatable story because who doesn't love getting in mischief with grandma! The pictures are fun and enhance the story with welcoming...
9) Wren's Nest
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Wren's Nest is an intergenerational picture book about love, birds, and new life from author Heidi Stemple and illustrator Eugenia Nobati.
When Wren was born, Grandpa put a wren box just outside the window of her tiny room. When she was a baby, the wrens sang her to sleep. Each spring, Wren and Grandpa watched the birds bringing sticks and grasses to the box and listened when the babies squealed for their dinner.
When Wren's family moves...
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Prince Rei, Regent of Suiran, has set out on the progress around the region to convince the lords to help him defend his country and people from the Lord of Tarc. Ore needs to learn how to become a clan head of Tarc before they reach the end of the progress and Mizi and Ilena are the newest royalty of Ryokudo, so they go with more than one goal in mind. When they reach Kouzanshi University, they learn more about Ilena's past and how she began on her...
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The third book in the Nhkom series, in Cree and English, tells a story about gathering leaves for Labrador tea, while listening in different ways.
A child, her family and her friend have arrived at their favorite picnic spot by the lake, but before they eat lunch Nhkom suggests they pick leaves for Labrador tea. Once among the trees, Nhkom pauses for a moment to listen, and the others do too. Nhkom prays, the girls take their turn, then Nhkom shows...
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English Greek Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Greek 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 time...
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"Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps them to realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye."--from amazon.com
16) You be Grandma
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"Grandma's too tired to be Grandma tonight. Can you be Grandma and kiss me good night?"
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Zoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It's her favourite dish to make with her father. And it's their annual tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday. Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday! It's also a holiday in Canada. This year, family members--grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins--from across Canada are coming to celebrate Zoey's birthday. But as a surprise to Zoey, everyone is...
18) Garmann's summer
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Garmann books (Stian Hole) volume 1
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As the summer ends, six-year-old Garmann's three ancient aunts visit and they all talk about the things that scare them.
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De la mano de un galardonado dúo de autora e ilustradora, llega un conmovedor libro ilustrado que celebra el amor, la comunidad y el CRUJIDO, ESTALLIDO, y CHISPORROTEO de un churro perfecto.
¡Todo el mundo ama los churros!
En un día caluroso de verano, Lucía y su hermano acompañan a su madre a vender churros deliciosos y azucarados en las bulliciosas calles de Nueva York. Pero cuando se acerca una tormenta y los clientes huyen, la madre...
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From award-winning author-illustrator duo Karina N. González and Krystal Quiles comes Churro Stand, a heartwarming picture book celebrating love, community, and the POP, SIZZLE, and CRUNCH of a perfect churro-inspired by the author's relationship with her own mother.
Everybody loves churros!
On a hot summer's day, Lucía and her brother accompany their mother to sell delicious, sugary churros on the bustling streets of New York City. But...
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