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What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

2016

by Rana DiOrio, Emma D. Dryden and Ken Min

When Rae witnesses an ice cream-and-doggie mishap, she's inspired to create a big-scale solution to help get dogs clean. Rae draws on her determination, resilience, and courage until she--and everyone else in her community-- learns just what it means to be an entrepreneur

What Does It Mean to Be Safe?

2016

by Rana DiOrio and Zhen Liu

"The world can be a scary place for kids; that’s why it’s important to empower them with the knowledge of how to be safe! Conversations about safety with children used to focus on looking both ways before crossing the street and watching out for "stranger danger." But in today's world, there are a number of ways that children need to be aware and selective about their personal safety. From using the Internet to standing up to bullies and knowing when is the right time to get a caring adult's help, this addition to the award-winning What Does It Mean to Be...? series is the perfect book to educate and foster dialogue between children and adults." -- publisher

What gritty kids do when no one is looking

2016

by Caleb Grant, Jim Grant and Dana Regan

"Kids with grit are determined to achieve their goals, often against difficult odds. They're open-minded and conscientious, they listen to others, work hard, and pay attention to the details. Above all, gritty kids are resilient and persistent, they learn from their mistakes and believe in the future. Who has grit? You do! Look inside to see what gritty kids like you do every day"-- Back cover

What I do know

2016

by Lori Schlecht and D. C. Ice

The adopted child may wonder about their birth and the early years of their life, and so may the adoptive parent. But their new and forever parent reassures the child that this is the family where they belong and are loved, and these are the things of life that are known.

What makes us unique?

2016

by Jillian Roberts and Cindy Revell

What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that ultimately, we are all much more alike than we are different. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion"--Amazon.com

When I Grow Up

2016

by Rick Grant and Anabel Alfonso

“This poetic and colorful book speaks to the dreamer in all of us and serves as a reminder that when searching for the best job in the world, the heart is the first place where we should look.” — publisher

When the Rain Comes

2016

by Alma Fullerton and Kim LaFave

It is time to plant the rice crop in Malini's Sri Lankan community, and the little girl is both excited and nervous to help for the first time. What if she does it wrong? Will she be responsible if the crop fails? When the oxcart rumbles in loaded with seedlings, she reluctantly agrees to watch the big, imposing animal while the driver takes a break. Suddenly, the skies go dark with monsoon rain. A flash flood pours down the road, separating Malini from the driver and her family. They are shouting for her to run for higher ground, but what about the rice? Summoning up courage she never dreamed she possessed, Malini resolves to save ox, cart, and seedlings, no matter what it takes--Provided by Publisher

When we were alone

2016

by David Robertson and Julie Flett

When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history, and, ultimately, one of empowerment and strength. |cProvided by publisher

Where Did The Baby Go?

2016

by David Gershator and Phillis Gershator

"Oh, no! Is the baby missing? Or hiding in plain sight? The noisy rooster knows where the baby is. Do you? A dreamy mystery that the reader solves, visually, from the first page. The end of the book includes an added counting element with the sea and shore creatures pictured in the beautiful, vibrant illustrations." -- publisher

Where do they go?

2016

by Julia Alvarez and Sabra Field

Children wonder what happens to their loved ones after death.

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