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1) The thing Lou couldn't do

Author

Spires, Ashley

Publisher

Kids Can Press

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

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This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while,...

2) Fairy science: solid, liquid, gassy

Author

Spires, Ashley

Series

Fairy science

Publisher

Crown Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

[2020]

Language

English

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Three, Four Tell Me More: Sparkle and Shine

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"Esther the fairy doesn't believe in magic. But fairies are all about magic, despite Esther's best efforts to reveal the science of their world. This time around, though, she's got her fairy pals Clover and Fig, along with trusty sidekick Albert the bird, to help create a more science-oriented entry for their school's "Magic Fair" -- Pixieville's magical answer to a science fair, which has never gone well for Esther before. When the local pond disappears,...