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"I give you until the end of this month to find love and accept a proposal. If you can't find what you are looking for, I will announce your engagement to Lord Kenworthy.""You can't be serious, Father! A month? How am I supposed to find love in a month? It is December already."Lady Charlotte Woodridge always had a mind of her own. Being the daughter of a duke comes with obligations and expectations, something she disapproves of wholeheartedly. She...
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With beautiful illustrations done in the traditional Balinese style, this multicultural children's book celebrates an important Balinese festival. The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma (disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus, who believe that during these ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this...
5463) The Story of Freedom
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The Story of Freedom: A Juneteenth Tale In "The Story of Freedom: A Juneteenth Tale," embark on an extraordinary journey through history and discover the remarkable stories of resilience, hope, and triumph that shaped Juneteenth. This captivating children's book, designed for readers aged 7 to 11, weaves together vivid storytelling and stunning illustrations to bring to life the significance of Juneteenth in an educational and inspiring way.Step back...
5464) Christmas Past
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Christmas Past by Susanna Fraser
Time-traveling PhD student Sydney Dahlquist's first mission sounded simple enough-spend two weeks in December 1810 collecting blood samples from the sick and wounded of Wellington's army, then go home to modern-day Seattle and Christmas with her family. But when her time machine breaks, stranding her in the past, she must decide whether to sacrifice herself to protect the timeline or to build a new life-and embrace...
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When Larry is born with droopy ears, his parents don't know what to do. Larry is an outcast until he outwits the farmer with his lop ears. He brings back a bundle of carrots for the Easter celebration's carrot cake and becomes the village hero. Written in a style reminiscent of Beatrix Potter with timeless illustrations that capture the story's sweetness. This is sure to be an Easter classic. Includes carrot cake recipe.
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Ralph the Star Elf adds a memorable new character to Christmas lore. The story begins when the delivery stork becomes disoriented in flight and drops off Ralph at the wrong Pole. Will he reach the right Pole in time to help Santa save Christmas for children everywhere?
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Ditching her faithless fiancé, schoolteacher Isabella plans to spend the holidays alone. But when she unintentionally inspires a young pupil to make an impossible wish, she joins forces with his - totally gorgeous - uncle to put things right! Could two wishes come true this Christmas?
Dreaming of a White Wedding by Misty Shaw
When Scarlet discovered her husband-to-be in a passionate clinch with her bridesmaid, she called off her Valentine's wedding...
5468) Where's the Party?
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The birds in Kate's neighborhood have a secret: there's a party today! But where? Kate listens to the clues in the calls of her neighborhood birds and discovers an impromptu birthday party for week-old ducklings.
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Con texto cuidadosamente nivelado y fotografías frescas y vibrantes captamos el interés de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones del Día de Acción de Gracias. Además de tener un glosario con imágenes, ayudamos a construir habilidades de lectura informativa con preguntas de pensamiento crítico apropiadas para esta edad. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about...
5471) Graduation Day
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Through illustrations, the book shows a day in a life of a girl who takes the actions of others and grows something beautiful. The story delivers a simple but powerful message that sometimes, great things can sprout from the most unlikely, circumstances.
5472) Better Than Gold
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Sometimes chocolate is better than a golden ring.
Etta Bannon must endure another Christmas at the Indian Residential School for girls. With her heart heavy for home that is a two-day train ride away, all she has is the stolen moments with her beau to look forward to, but even the boy she cares deeply about cannot erase her longing for her family.
Charlie Shawanda is also stuck at the Indian Residential School for boys. Only a mere jog away from...
5473) Santa Trout
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Have you ever wondered if they celebrate Christmas under the sea? Why, yes, they do! They have a Santa Trout too! Now, I know you have questions. Like, where does he live? Does he give fish presents? Find out that and more, in Santa Trout!
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Read along with Disney! When a neighborhood girl can't go trick-or-treating because she's lost her costume, Bingo and Rolly go on a mission to track it down. Can the pups make sure the costume is returned in time for Halloween night? Find out in this story featuring paw-some word-for-word narration.
5475) Santa's Happy List
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Did you know that Santa has made a new list? No it's not the Naughty or Nice List, it's much more important. Join Jack and Elvin the Elf as they discover the magic of Santa's Happy List.
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Con texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles y fotografías frescas y vibrantes captamos la atención de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones del Día de Brujas. Además de tener un glosario con imágenes, ayudamos a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa con preguntas de pensamiento crítico apropiadas para esta edad. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning...
5477) The Write Stuff
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Katharine thinks her stories are boring. Boring with a capital B. No matter how many details and dollar words she adds, it's never enough for Mrs. Bingsley. Katharine's wants a Write Stuff Pencil like everyone else. Can she whip her story into shape before the Author's Tea and earn one? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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The modern celebration of Halloween is derived from the ancient festival of the dead known in Ireland as Samhain. It is from Ireland that we have inherited most of our Halloween traditions, mainly through the diaspora. Delving into the ancient past, this book uncovers the history of this festival in Britain, Ireland and Brittany, including the forgotten goddess Tlachtga and the sacred temple of the Druids in Co. Meath, where the first Halloween fires...
5479) Hating Jamie Jackson
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If there is one thing Candice O'Connor knows, it's that she hates Jamie Jackson.
Everything he goes irritates her, and he always seems to be around, humiliating her. To make it worse, he is going on the same Christmas vacation as her to Rocky Springs ski resort. How can she have fun with her family knowing he is there to get under her skin?
Unless she plans to make him disappear and she no longer has to deal with him for the rest of the trip...
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This collection of wisdoms from the works of Ibn Taymiyyah reflects the range of his penetrative insight and wisdom. It aims to recast his work, which is often mistakenly associated with Islamic fundamentalism, for a new generation of Muslims who are seeking a path through the challenges of the modern age. With an emphasis upon literary concision each aphorism is pregnant with meaning, which is carefully explored in a commentary. About the Author...
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