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"'Crickwing' never set out to
be a bully--all he wanted was to create his art in peace. But it's not
easy being different. A cockroach with a cricked wing and a flair for sculpture
is a ready target for the bigger creatures in the forest."
Janell Cannon, author of "Stellaluna" again captures truth through fantasy in this beautifully illustrated adventure which is perfect for dialogue on bullies, cooperation, anger, being yourself and art. MORE OF JANELL CANNON |
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THE GIVING BOX
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1998, Jack Gantos introduced us to "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" in which
hyperactive Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings
when his prescription meds wear off and he starts feeling wired. "I’m a
good kid! I just got dud meds!" When Joey gets worked up, all his good
intentions and all the rules set by his mother and teachers go right out
the window.
In 2000, Jack Gantos brings us
"Joey Pigza Loses Control" where Joey meets his dad for the first time
in a very long time. Joey's mother was right. His father IS a grown-up
version of Joey. His father has just gotten himself together (or so he
thinks) and feels that Joey can do the same and convinces him to stop taking
his "meds."
Reading the "Joey Pigza" stories
is a powerful and moving experience. I highly recommend beginning with
"Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key," with an immediate dose of "Joey Pigza Loses
Control."
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Ridiculously delicious, Jack
Prelutzy and illustrator, James Stevenson are at it again. Here's a sample:
"Purple orangutans hurtle through
space,
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Tuesday is Vocabulary
Day at Webster School. Sage has been sick and calls her friend Starr for
the week's list. Starr hurriedly spells all but the last word, which is
unfamiliar to Sage. She scribbles Miss Alaineus. Instead of using the dictionary,
she writes her own creativedefinition for the last word. READ
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Some children are excited about their first day of school. Some children, as well as grown-ups, suffer from perpetual What-If Syndrome. Some children don't have a care in the world. And then, there's Wemberly. SHE worries about everything. Everything! And the first day of school is her biggest worry so far. READ MORE |
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Beverly Cleary's classic and
wacky
adventure and misadventures of young Henry Huggins who lead a rather dull
life until he finds a stray dog (Risby) and shares his ice cream.
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August 1, 2000 marked the 100th
Anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. ETC is celebrating the First
Hundred Years. Make it an OZ year.
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TOYS : AMAZING
STORIES BEHIND SOME GREAT INVENTIONS
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WHO IS BASEBALL'S
GREATEST HITTER?
by Jeff Kisseloff Ages 9-12
This book shows
you how to make histroical comparisons, so that you can match your wits
against the experts. It is loaded with stats, stories and details of thirty-two
of the game's great sluggers.
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DAD & ME
Peter Catalanotto’s
illustrations and text are powerful and loaded with symbolism. It is an
important message about the relationship between fathers and sons. Ages
4-8
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OPEN WIDE: TOOTH
SCHOOL INSIDE
Welcome to Tooth School. Dr. Flossman is taking role: Omar Incisor? Here. Penelope Premolar? Here. Wendy Molar Wisdom Tooth? READ MORE AT YOUR OWN RISK! |
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Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants
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IN AMERICA  |
When author, Penny Colman began gathering material for this book, she asked people what they wanted to know about growing up female in America. "The answers I got ranged from 'anything and everything!' to questions such as: What sports did girls play? What kind of books did girls read? What was considered appropriate behavior for girls?" READ MORE. |
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In 1851, a very feisty and free thinker by the name of Amelia Bloomer from Seneca Falls, New York found MANY things silly! She thought proper ladies were silly and she thought it was silly that proper ladies were not allowed to work...or vote! Even sillier than that, Amelia could not understand what was SO proper about wearing those long, heavy, tight corset pulled dresses that made women look like walking broomsticks. READ MORE. |
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It's Future Job
Day at Sam's school, and Sam knows exactly what he wants to be when he
grows up-a zookeeper, just like Zookeeper Jake in his favorite picture
book.
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What happens to garbage? How much garbage comes from fast food meals? Can you imagine not having a dump or trash collection in your neighborhood? READ MORE |
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Ellen Gordon and Eileen Zweig wrote LET'S READ TOGETHER so that parents can begin to help their children improve reading skills at home. They are also the co-creators of OPERATION BOOKWORM, a unique volunteer reading program used in several New Jersey School Schools.READ MORE |
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Events, questions
and tragedies occur for which we struggle to find just the right words
to explain them to our children. [Abuse, Adoption, Aging, Death, Disabilities
and Differences, Families, Fears, Feelings, Growing Up, Homelessness, Illness,
Moving, Siblings, Susbstance Abuse and War].
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Based on the
traditional tale of "The Three Little Pigs" and inspired by the legendary
career of Motown jazz trumpeter Gil Askey, "The Tale of Gilbert Alexander
Pig" is an exceptional and highly entertaining story of courage, conflict
resolution and the power of music.
It doesn't get better than this!!! READ MORE |
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Through the eyes of children, PRISON - Not Me! describes what happens in a child's life when a child faces a crisis; revealing family secrets; effects upon families, when we make bad choices and pointers for making good choices in life. This is written by a fifth grade class. READ MORE. |
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THROUGH MY EYES
by Ruby Bridges is her personal story of her first-grade experience as
the first black to enter the all-white William Frantz Public School.
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13 interrelated
poems introduce us to the young weaver Aneesa Lee who she herself is woven
of black and white and Japanese, "a blend that sometimes led to teasing."
Aneesa learns through her weaving; "a herringbone of sadness, threads of
anger and gladness..." The emotionally expressive poetry enhanced with
Ashley Bryan's vivid paintings is a beautiful metaphor.
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Sara learns that as long as the presents come from deep inside they can be the best presents of all. READ MORE. |
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A tall, skinny
young boy finds courage and inspiration in the life and legacy of Abraham
Lincoln.
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