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181) El fuertecito rojo
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"Ruby tiene muchas ideas. Un d̕a encuentra unas tablas y decide construir algo. Pide ayuda a sus hermanos, pero ellos se r̕en de ella. Al final, es ella la que sale riendo. Este libro en espąol, con un texto alegre y adorables ilustraciones, es una versi̤n moderna de un cuento cl̀sico que celebra el ingenio de los j̤venes creadores en todo el mundo."-- provided by publisher.
¡Esta versión moderna de La Gallinita Roja celebra la iniciativa...
182) Ṣaghīrātī
Author
Publisher
al-Dār al-ʻArabīyah lil-ʻUlūm Nāshirūn
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Arabic
Description
Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up.
183) Nat enough
Author
Series
Nat enough volume 1
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Natalie has never felt that she's enough -- athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. And on the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers that things are worse than she thought -- now she's not even cool enough for her best friend, Lily! As Natalie tries to get her best friend back, she learns more about her true self and natural talents. If Natalie can focus on who she is rather than who she isn't, then she might realize she's more...
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lilly desperately wants to be one of the "cool girls" at Memorial Middle School, so she is thrilled to be invited to Tania's birthday party; but Tania is actually interested in Lilly's older brother, Hank, and when that does not work out she turns on Lilly, bullying her and making her life miserable--until a suggestion from her favorite teacher, and a campaign against bullying, provides Lilly with a connection to other victims in her school and an...
185) Copyboy
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Editions
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Newspaper copyboy Victor Vollmer sets out from Memphis to spread the ashes of Mr. Spiro, his friend and mentor, at the mouth of the Mississippi River, and with the help of new friend Philomene he may meet the challenge.
187) Bear make den
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Bear has made a wonderful den for himself, but finds that no matter what he adds to his den, something is missing.
Author
Publisher
Kaepernick Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick. When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent...
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Eleven-year-old Diana has an almost perfect life on the island of Themyscira. But even though she has a loving mother and many "aunties," she is an only child. The only child on the entire island, in fact. Every other person on the island is an adult who's the best in their trade and mighty in body, while Diana is small, sometimes clumsy, and not particularly good at anything. She's not Wonder Woman...yet. What Diana needs is someone her own age...
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
No dream is too big or too small in this heartwarming, heart-building book about you! So, stop. Dream. Think it through. And remember, there is so much you can do. Here is an exuberant book that asks what wonderful, endless possibilities your story and your future might hold, making YOU the author of your own powerful tale.
191) The sour grape
Author
Series
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?"-- provided by publisher.
192) Dear Sweet Pea
Author
Publisher
Harper Audio
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Patricia 'Sweet Pea' DiMarco wasn't sure what to expect when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She never could have imagined that they would have the idea to live in nearly identical houses on the same street. In the one house between them lives their eccentric neighbor Miss Flora Mae, the famed local advice columnist behind 'Miss Flora Mae I?' Dividing her time between two homes is not easy. And it doesn't help that at school, Sweet...
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Multiple
Description
"In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face challenges but never give up along her path to achieving her goal."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Arabic
Description
English Arabic bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Arabic as their second language. In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face challenges but never give up along her path to achieving...
195) That's not my name!
Author
Publisher
Playaway Products, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play, and make new friends. But when her classmates mispronounce her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. Maybe then she'd be able to find a monogrammed keychain at the gas station or order a hot chocolate at the cafe more easily. Mama helps Mirha to see how special her name is, and she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say...
196) ¡Sonríe!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Raina va a sexto y su único deseo es ser una chica normal. Pero una noche, después de una reunion de scouts, tropieza y se lesion gravemente los dos incisivos. Empieza entonces un largo y frustante periplo entre aparatos de quita y pon, operaciones, un bochornoso arco facial y hasta un paladar con dientes postizos. Encima tener que lidiar con otras cosas: un terremoto de primera magnitude, el lio de los chicos, unas amigas que resultan no serlo...
Author
Publisher
Kaboom
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Effie feels like a ghost. Misunderstood by her classmates and teachers, it's like she just doesn't belong. One day, feeling frustrated and lost, Effie wanders into the woods and discovers something spectacular...a school for ghosts! While she learns all about the amazing things that ghosts can do - like possession, poltergeist-ing, demon magic and more - Effie and her new spirited friends take on the challenge of tracking down and freeing a lost...
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Russian
Description
English Russian bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Russian as their second language. In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face challenges but never give up along her path to achieving...
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Can you find love everywhere? It's easier than you think! Follow Luna as she discovers self-love in small, everyday moments. From kindness and sharing to what to do when things don't go your way, Luna Finds Love Everywhere celebrates the many ways we can love and appreciate each other and ourselves!"--
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