Jack buys an old stuffed bear at a thrift shop, planning to draw it for his art project. But that bear gets him into a whole lot of trouble.
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This Ethiopian folktale of how a rich man is convinced to keep his word to pay a brave young shepherd has been effectively retold and illustrated.
Edwin is a translucent 'wiggleskin' — a clam — who sheds his shell for the sake of adventure. Not only does he have a fabulous adventure but saves his clam clan from clam diggers.
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Snook, a small rat terrier, happily lives and works with his monk friend on their isolated island sanctuary until separated by a storm.
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This bilingual picture book tells the story of Sotomayor's childhood in the Bronx, her time at Princeton, and her confirmation on the Supreme Court, with a special focus on her mother's unwavering support throughout her life.
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When Sumi arrives at her big new school, she thinks that it is a lonely, scary, and mean place. Throughout the day, however, little things begin to change her mind and give her hope.
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Ellie and her brother accompany their pilot father in his airplane to an air show where they see a host of airplanes; Ellie even gets to ride in a stunt plane.
A blue boy leaves his blue homeland to travel. Though he finds mono-colored places, it is the multihued place that he likes best but discovers there is no blue — until he contributes it.
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A series of rhymes describes one child's school year from "school fever" before classes start to the realization that a lot has been learned over the months before summer vacation. Bold lines and bright color add texture and humor to the poems.
Sixteen-year-old November has just lost her boyfriend Josh in an unfortunate accident. She also found out that she is pregnant with his baby.