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(0)James Proimos
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This sweet-natured bedtime book proves that a family is wherever you find love.
When two wolves see a baby floating down a river, what do they do? Why, they take the baby home. Over the moon with joy, they nourish and teach her. And when that baby grows into a child, she and the wolves know that she will be ready to make her way in the world. Because when a child is loved, she has everything she needs.
• A classic fairy-tale premise told with...
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James "Hercules" Martino has until the end of the summer (a.k.a. two weeks) to accomplish the twelve tasks given to him by his Uncle Anthony. The tasks will take him to the far reaches of Baltimore, lead him to a Beautiful and Unattainable Woman, and change the way he sees his past, present, and future.
Spare in words, but abundant in big ideas and laugh out loud humor, James Proimos has crafted a novel for any teenager who's ever had a complicated...
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Waddle...waddle... belly slide! into a charming and funny story about friendship, featuring three adorable penguins!
What's a penguin to do when he can't find his new friend? Yesterday he made a friend who was an absolutely amazing dancer--but now he can't find him anywhere! Waddle...waddle...bellyslide! along with this hopeful penguin as his search for his new friend takes him on some zany adventures--and ultimately, to an unexpected and heartwarming...
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There isn't much Paulie Pastrami can do. He has trouble matching his socks, he doesn't know how to whistle, and he's usually picked last for sports. Yet Paulie plans to do one very important thing before turning eight years old. He wants to achieve world peace. Paulie begins with small things. He is kind to his little sister and his school principal. He starts being nicer to animals and even reads to trees. And when Paulie begins sharing cupcakes...
5) Todd's TV
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Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
2010
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When Todd's parents are too busy to take care of him, his television steps in to handle the parenting.
7) Swim! Swim!
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Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2010
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Lerch the fish is lonely, and after trying to befriend some unreceptive--and inanimate--objects, he finally succeeds in finding a friend.
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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Suzanne Collins has created a deeply moving autobiographical picture book about a father who must go off to the war in Vietnam -- and the daughter who stays behind.When young Suzy's father leaves for Vietnam, she struggles to understand what this means for her and her family. What is the jungle like? Will her father be safe? When will he return? The months slip by, marked by the passing of the familiar holidays and...