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A must-read that belongs in every home and classroom, A Day With No Words invites readers into the life of an autism family who communicates just as their child does, without spoken language. This colorful and engaging picture book for young readers shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, utilizing tools to embrace their unique method of "speaking."
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"Nikosis grew up going to powwows with his family, happily immersed in music, dance and the sounds of the drum. But when he starts going to daycare, he doesn't feel like he belongs. Nikosis cries every time his mother leaves him in the unfamiliar environment until, one day, she and the teachers use drums to help Nikosis find connection and comfort. Inspired by her son's experience--and her family's love of powwow music and dance--Indigenous educator...
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From the bestselling author of The Invisible String comes a timely and powerful story about a little girl who has a big problem with feeling lonely. Ruby's got a problem. At school and at home, everyone is so busy all the time, and no one seems to notice her at all. Ruby finds herself feeling kind oflonely. It's a big problem! But one day, while walking home alone after school, she decides to look at her problem from a new angle. She even gives it...
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"In the two years since his mother was killed in an automobile crash, Colin has been anticipating further disasters, writing down what to do in the event of an avalanche or mentally practicing the Heimlich maneuver just in case--but the real trouble is that his mathematician father is obsessed with a classic math problem and has a hoarding problems that is spiraling out of control, leaving Colin desperate to hide this chaos from his friends and everyone...
11) Mary can!
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From multi-award-winning singer, artist, actress, and icon Mary J. Blige comes a fun and inspirational story that teaches young readers they can be anything, and they are enough.
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I am worthy. I am loved. I am enough. Every child, no matter their age, needs to know how loved they are and, more importantly, should love themselves. In this gorgeously illustrated book of affirmations, young readers are told how cherished, deserving, and gifted they are. In their tender picture book, actors Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill tell children about the magic of self-love and standing firm, regardless of outside voices and doubt. Children...
13) Lolo's light
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Publisher Annotation: This is a truth about growing up: Once in your life, sometime after your first memory but before you can drive a car, something is going to happen to you that doesn't happen to anyone else you know. It might be something good. It might be something bad, or special, or funny, or shocking. For Millie, it's something really sad. Lolo, her neighbors' infant daughter, dies unexpectedly, suddenly, inexplicably, on the night Millie...
14) Frizzy
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Publisher Annotation: Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable", "good hair". But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups,...
15) Just because
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From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.
16) I am mighty!
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In rhyming text, Princess Truly uses her strength and her magical curls to help her friends, rescue her dog from a tire swing, and win a prize at the carnival.
18) Help, Please!
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Zoe needs help! It's difficult for her to tie her shoes, get her breakfast, and other morning tasks, so she asks her father for help. Pairs with the nonfiction title Asking for Help.
19) Paco Tries
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Watch Paco as he works toward the goal of getting his wheels under him to learn how to ride a bicycle. Pairs with the nonfiction title Setting Goals.
20) Jordan Is Ready
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Watch Jordan prepare for her day by picking out outfits for school, dance, soccer-for all activities and in all weather! Pairs with the nonfiction title Planning Ahead.
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