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Cole Matthews returns to civilization after his year of exile in the Alaskan wilderness and is ready to face high school, but when the school bullies begin to target his friend, Peter, Cole feels his rage once again coming to the surface and worries high school may prove harder to survive than the wilderness.
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"Told through creative language play, and with depth and whimsy, this picture book reminds readers of their own agency and the power they have to direct their own path. Marc Colagiovanni's lyrical text and Peter H. Reynolds's stunning art create an enduring message of strength and perseverance that is both universal and personal, and one that readers will be drawn to over and over again. This first of two new picture books created in collaboration...
5) Blue Ethel
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"Ethel the cat is surprised when, in the course of her usual day, she unexpectedly turns blue"--
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When Bear goes out in the forest to find friends, he is gruff and offends everyone he meets-- until Bird points out that Bear is being a bully. Bear realizes he was feeling unsure of himself so he apologizes. After that, Bear has plenty of new friends. Includes glossary, as well as questions to self-check comprehension.
9) Just try it!
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Phil tries to introduce his daughter Lil to all different kinds of cuisine at the food truck festival, but Lil is hesitant to try anything new until he reminds her to keep herself open to new possibilities.
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It's a new school year, and something is different. The students' beloved librarian, Ms. Stack, has retired. The new librarian, Ms. Bangle, is not the same! She has different ways of doing, well, everything ! How will the students ever adjust? Change isn't easy, but it can be a positive experience. With a bit of patience, and a lot of heart, it can be positively brilliant.
15) Time for change
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Gabriela's offered a dance opportunity she can't pass up during her already busy sixth grade year, but she finds herself wishing she could work on her poetry instead and wonders if her dreams have changed.