Jacqueline Jules
42) Hector's hiccups
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Sofia's Abuela is taking her and Sophia's cousin Hector to the movies, but when Hector develops hiccups, their movie plans are put on hold until the children get their hiccup problem under control.
43) My vida loca
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Sofia's adventures and disasters continue in this compilation of three previously published books.
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Zapato Power volume 12
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Whenever Freddie wears the yellow gloves he found in Mr. Vaslov's toolshed, he gains superpower strength, but curiously, they do not have the same effect when others slip them on, causing Freddie to rethink the source of his might.
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"When Sofia is around, every moment of every day is exciting. This spunky 7-year-old can even make having the hiccups fun! Can you imagine what kind of fun Sofia will have at her first quincea era or when the lights go out? No matter what happens, it will be memorable if Sofia is involved! This early chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series includes Spanish words in the text and a Spanish glossary."--
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Zapato Power volume 8
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Freddie Ramos tries to use his superpowers to help improve his math grade, and to find the new first-grader, Amy, who has disappeared after being bullied.
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Zapato Power volume 9
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Mr. Vaslov is building a drone to help him take care of Starwood Park, but that is Freddie's job, and Freddie's mother has a new boyfriend, but can Zapato Power help him cope with change?
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The thirteen ORIGINAL colonies! Together again! One night only! The children of Forest Lake Elementary School trod the boards in a dramatic reenactment of how the United States Constitution came to be. After the Revolution, the young United States was anything but united. The states acted like thirteen separate countries, with their own governments, laws, and currencies. It took bravery, smarts, and a lot of compromises to create a workable system...
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In this Hanukkah handbook for the contemporary Jewish family, holiday history, rituals, activities, songs, and recipes provide tools for creating meaningful family moments in the light of the menorah. Includes brief reflections to read aloud before reciting the candle-lighting blessings on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah.
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Zapato Power volume 13
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On his first trip to the beach, Freddie uses his superpowered shoes to investigate giant monster tracks that are mysteriously appearing on the sand.
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Young Reuven becomes friends with a fish which gladly shares his golden scales with the needy people of Reuven's village, although each lost scale puts his own health at risk. Includes author's note about the origin of the story in two Jewish tales, and the guidance found in every religion, and in economics, for protecting our environment and using resources wisely.
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Sofia Martinez loves her familia! Her cousins, aunts, uncles, and abuela are a huge part of her life. Whether they are at a sunny beach or stuck in a dark house without electricity, the Martinez family knows how to make the best of every situation. Join Sofia and her fantástica familia on three fun adventures in this early chapter book, which includes a Spanish glossary.
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As the Israelites follow Moses through the desert, his sister Miriam comforts them through hunger, thirst, and endless wilderness. Miriam's grandson Bezalel describes their journey, drawing pictures in the sand as he dreams of the future. When his great-uncle Moses climbs the mountain to receive God's laws, Bezalel learns he has been chosen as the artist who will craft the Holy Ark for the Ten Commandments.
56) Sarah laughs
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This biblical story tells of the elderly Sarah who laughs in delight when she overhears three strangers tell her husband Abraham that he will soon become a father. When a son is born to her the following year she names him Isaac, which means laughter, and the world rejoices with her.
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Sofia is making a family time capsule, filled with pictures and mementos from their lives, to be opened in fifteen years, and Abuela contributes letters to each of her grandchildren--but Sofia is so consumed with curiosity that she decides to sneak a peak at what her letter says.