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Most of us want to make a difference. We donate our time and money to charities and causes we deem worthy, choose careers we consider meaningful, and patronize businesses and buy products we believe make the world a better place. Unfortunately, we often base these decisions on assumptions and emotions rather than facts. As a result, even our best intentions often lead to ineffective-and sometimes downright harmful-outcomes. How can we do better? ...
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Scholastic Inc
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English
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Bo Tinseltail loves going to Sparklegrove School with the other unicorns. Every unicorn has a magical power. Bo is a Wish Unicorn with the power to grant wishes. Bo has lots of friends, but one thing Bo wants more than anything is a best friend. When a new unicorn named Sunny Huckleberry pops into the forest, will Bo's big wish finally come true? And what will Sunny's Unicorn Power be? -- from Amazon.
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Values are the things we believe in, that make us active and positive parts of our communities. Helping people in need is an important value that teaches us to be respectful, to empathize with others, and problem-solve. Readers will learn the value of helping others and asking for help when they need it at home, at school, and in their communities.
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American Cancer Society/Health Promotion
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"Many studies affirm that friends can make a profound difference in the well-being of a person with cancer. But friends often find themselves riddled with questions. I want to help, but what do I say? How best can I help my friend with practical matters? What about spiritual support? Many are hesitant to take any action. They need ideas that are helpful in a variety of situations and quickly accessed. This book offers suggestions and provides insight...
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The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Now and then, we hear about everyday heroes riding to the rescue when they see someone suffering or being harassed. But most bystanders don't intervene. Catherine Sanderson turns to cutting-edge research in social psychology and neuroscience to explain why we so often fail to act and offers practical strategies to nudge us into being brave"--
11) Big snow
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Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
©2013.
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English
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"An excited and frustrated boy watches hopefully as wintry weather develops slowly into a 'big snow.'"--
12) Be kind
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Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference or at least help a friend.
15) Sir Ladybug
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Sir Ladybug volume 1
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English
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2022 Graded Reading Lists: Grades 2 & 3
Books You May Have Missed 2022: Combined
Three, Four Tell Me More: Great Graphic Novels
Books You May Have Missed 2022: Combined
Three, Four Tell Me More: Great Graphic Novels
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From Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor, this is a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.
Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the only—Sir Ladybug!
Sir Ladybug never shies away from
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"It's a hot summer day in Motor City and Joe the Tow and Patch the Pup are very busy! When a back-up at the Splash 'n' Shine car wash causes a delay, Patch and Joe need help from their friends to save the day. There's no job too big for the Motor City friends when they work together!"--
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Currency
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[2020]
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English
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"University of Michigan Professor and cofounder, with Adam Grant, of Give and Take Inc, shows us how to master one of life's most critical skills: the ability to ask for help. Often, there is a simple and seemingly obvious act standing between us and success: asking for the help and resources we need to succeed. Imagine you're on a deadline for a big project, and feeling overworked and overwhelmed. Or you're looking for a job, but can't seem to get...
20) I am helpful
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Rodale Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"When a new baby sister arrives, one little girl has a lot to adjust to. However, by helping her parents and taking on special jobs like singing to the baby, she learns that being a big sister comes with big rewards (plus a little spit-up too)."--Back cover.
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