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Odessa, 1931. Marrying the handsome, wealthy Edward Gordon, Daria--born Dvora Kaganovitch--has fulfilled her mother's dreams. But a woman's plans are no match for the crushing power of Stalin's repressive Soviet state. To survive, Daria is forced to rely on the kindness of a man who takes pride in his own coarseness.
Odessa, 1970. Brilliant young Natasha Crystal is determined to study mathematics. But the Soviets do not allow Jewish students--even...
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Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai. Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again.
This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully...
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Every grandma knows that her love for her grandchildren can span great distances! So when Grandma heads out on an adventure of her own, she stays in touch with her grandchild through a series of sweet letters and memories. Grandchild follows Grandma through her notes until Grandma finally returns home--and opens up Camp Grandma for a visit full of fun, grandma snuggles, and games. This tender story from the author and illustrator team behind Grandma...
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A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There's a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers inside-which might be...
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Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the classic story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts back and forth with a friend as she reads Heidi. Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This hi-lo reader is perfect for students...
8) Grandmothers
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Text and photographs present grandmothers and how they interact with their families.
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An exquisitely detailed portrayal of settlement Australia in the 1800s, Black McIntosh to Gold spans a century as it traces a family's migration from a fishing village in the far north of Scotland to the goldfields of New South Wales. One after another, members of the McIntosh clan are called to make the journey into unknown territory where dreams of happy families, workable land and perhaps even gold await.
Steeped in research and laced with the...
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Grandpa takes care of the garden, kneads bread, and makes music on the piano. Everyone in Callie's family helps out around the house, now that Grandpa, who has Alzheimer's, lives with them. The family becomes Grandpa's "home team," and Callie loves spending time with them. As months go by, Grandpa forgets more, and he can't do as much as he could before. But he can still make music - his fingers remember the notes on the piano. And when he can't recall...
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It is a happy birthday for Marcos at his grandparents' house when he turns four years old, and a grand birthday celebration awaits him on his special day. It is no secret to his family that "he loves everything there is to know about ducks, and acts like them too!" Marcos watches how the baby ducks move their round, fluffy heads, blink their little button eyes, walk with webbed feet, flap their furry wings, and make "Quack, Quack, Q-U-A-C-K, Q-U-A-C-K"...
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Acadian Mémère and Scottish Nannie seem to have nothing in common but their grandchildren, but in this endearing picture book from bestselling author Diane Carmel Léger and noted illustrator Jean-Luc Trudel, difference is celebrated. A co-publication with New Brunswick's award-winning Bouton d'or Acadie and simultaneously published in French, Nannie and Mémère is a whimsically illustrated, heartwarming tale of the special relationship between...
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The definition of "quirky" in the Merriam Webster Dictionary states that this word means "unusual in an interesting or appealing way."
Most people would say to be quirky is to be "unconventional, even endearing", definitely positive traits!
Perhaps you will even recognize yourself in some of my poems and it will, bring a smile to your face or even, make you laugh aloud!
I hope you will enjoy these, twelve quirky poems!
15) Looking Up
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Looking Up by Sally Murphy is a moving story about family, forgiveness and the stars. Pete lives with his Mum. His dad lives far away and, as far as Pete knows, that's all the family he has. Until one day, just before Pete turns ten, a birthday card arrives in the mail with stars on the front and signed 'Love, Grandad'. Mum reveals the card is from her own father, but when she won't give Pete more information he decides to locate this mysterious Grandad...
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A community is a group of people living or working together, and a family is a group of people who take care of each other. Through this relatable and informative book, readers will understand what it means to be part of a family community. The age-appropriate language imparts the principles of community while engaging readers by providing accessible real-world examples of how children can participate and contribute to their family community.
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The Royal Family Just Got a Little Bigger....
My name's Baily King and I've always considered myself different-liking dead roses, cemeteries, reading fully clothed in the bathtub, and howling at the moon whilst dancing naked under it. But, when my grandma, a woman I scarcely remember, comes for a visit, she opens her mouth and my weird world crashes down all over my combat-booted feet.
See, dear Gram is dying and wishes for me to accept my royal...
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To Kate and Dan, Grandpa's pond looks big enough to be a lake-so the fun at the pond is also big and amazing! While following Grandpa's safety rules, Dan, Kate, and their cousins enjoy taking turns paddle boating and kayaking on the pond and riding four-wheelers near the pond. They learn about fly-fishing and homemade flies. They also engage in the wise conservation practice of catching and releasing the fish they are not going to eat. The picnic...
19) My Nana and Me
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A joyful story celebrating the love between a granddaughter and her grandmother. This delightful picture books follows a young girl and her grandmother through a day of tea parties, dancing, hide and seek, pat, a, cake, bath time, story time, and bedtime. At the end of the story the little girl discovers why she is so extra special. Irene Smalls' rhythmic, upbeat text and Cathy Ann Johnson's lush artwork make My Nana and Me the perfect book...
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Growing Up in the Torrone Zone is a story about a hardworking little boy and the joy he finds while helping his family to make torrone, a traditional Italian candy, for the annual town festival that takes place atop the small mountain town he calls home. Every step is filled with fun and excitement, from going down the mountain to buy the torrone ingredients to preparing the delicious candy treat. Treasured memories are made with family and friends...in...
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