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Author
Series
Questioneers volume 4
Language
English
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Description
When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process.
3) Fake out
Author
Series
Kickers volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nine-year-old Ben and other members of the Bobcats co-ed soccer team improve their skills and begin to win, especially after Ben learns the importance of concentration from his older brother and finally masters the fake out. Includes tips for soccer players.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
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,...
7) Cindy Moo
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
After hearing the famous nursery rhyme, the Diddle herd decides it is impossible for a cow to jump over the moon, but Cindy Moo is determined to discover how it can be done.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
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School and Friendship - Collection Spotlight [Kids, Parents]
Three, Four Tell Me More: Let’s Be Friends and First Day of School
Three, Four Tell Me More: Let’s Be Friends and First Day of School
Description
Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her.
10) Laugh out loud
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Imaginative middle schooler Jimmy follows his dream to start a unique book company while he is still a child.
12) Goof-off goalie
Author
Series
Gym shorts volume 2
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Ten-year-old Goose is best at goofing off, but when he decides to become the goalie for their soccer team, his friend Henry sets up a practice schedule and enlists their other friends to help Goose improve his skills.
Author
Series
Monkey goes bananas volume 1
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
Monkey, having spied a banana tree across the water, will stop at nothing to get a snack.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Language
English
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Description
In Ireland in the Middle Ages, young Brother Cuthbert, known for making mistakes and giving up easily, is chosen through a miscommunication to serve as scribe for an illuminated manuscript of the Nativity story, through which the Abbot hopes to make the monastery famous.
15) Elbow Grease
Author
Series
Elbow Grease volume 1
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Elbow Grease, a small, electric truck with a lot of gumption, enters the Monster Truck Grand Prix to prove to his brothers that he is just as capable as they are.
16) Digger and Tom!
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
The building site will not be ready until one last rock is removed, and although the big machines all have a go at it, only Little Digger has what it takes to get the job done--with some encouragement from Tom, the dump truck.
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
"Little Kunoichi, a young ninja in training, is frustrated. Inspired by tiny Chibi Samurai's practice and skills, she works harder than ever--and makes a friend. Together, they show the power of perseverance, hard work, and cooperation when they wow the crowd at the Autumn Festival"--
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Tallulah dreams of playing the tuba, but she's small and the tuba is very large. Everyone around her tells her to wait until she's bigger, but Tallulah can't wait--she just has to play the tuba in her school band.With determination and a lot of creativity, Tallulah hatches a plan that she hopes will turn her musical dream into reality."--
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