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Buddy Benches were introduced in Germany in 2014. When a child sits
on the bench, it signals to other children to ask him or her to
play. Patty Brozo's children bring a playground to raucous life
while Mike Deas's illustrations invest their games with images of
planes, dragons and elephants. The children match their
imaginations with empathy, identifying and swooping up the lonely.
"The Last Last-Day-of-Summer reminds me that all children deserve
to exist in magical spaces where their imaginations and familial
bonds will them into heroism. Every single child should have the
freedom to be one of The Legendary Alstons. And I, for one, am
grateful to Giles, and this brilliant story, for that reminder."
--Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery
Honor-winning author of Stuntboy, in the Meantime In the first
Legendary Alston Boys mystery from Edgar Award nominee Lamar Giles,
two adventurous cousins accidentally freeze time on the last day of
summer, and the secrets hidden between the seconds, minutes, and
hours aren't quite the endless fun they expected! Otto and Sheed
are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of
unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And
as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the
boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they
bicker over what kind of fun they want to have. That is, until a
mysterious man appears with a camera that literally freezes time.
Now, with the help of some very strange people and even stranger
creatures, Otto and Sheed will have to put aside their differences
to save their town--and each other--before time stops for good. And
don't miss the Legendary Alston Boys in their next adventures: The
Last Mirror on the Left and The Last Chance for Logan County!
Jamie, Terry, and Sydney have been going to Camp Barkley every
summer since they were puppies. But when a new dog named Taylor
joins their cabin, Taylor's mean jokes make Jamie feel left out and
picked on. Young readers watch Jamie struggle with Taylor's jokes
and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of
gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the
issue of covert, or indirect, bullying.
"A warmhearted conversation starter of a book." - Kirkus Reviews
"Encouraging forgiveness and celebrating strength in numbers, this
cheerful book's illustrations include surreal touches and muted
colors, easing the audience into their messages." - Foreword
Reviews Every day Corey wears an orange cape. Even at bedtime. Even
at school. The other children tease him, but Corey doesn't mind.
After all, he wears his cape for a reason . . . Billy would rip the
cape off every day. And every day, Corey would show up with a new
cape. Then, one of the boys found the very noble reason why Corey
was wearing a cape. An inspiring book about courage, caring, and
the hero inside everyone. For superheroes ages 5 and up.
Fifteen-year-old Muzna Saleem is passionate about writing and dreams of becoming a novelist. There’s just one problem - her super-controlling parents have already planned her life out for her:
Step 1) Get educated
Step 2) Qualify as a doctor
Step 3) Marry a cousin from Pakistan. Oh, and boyfriends are totally haram.
No one is more surprised than humble Muzna when high school hottie, Arif Malik, takes an interest in her. But Arif and his brother are angry at the West for demonizing Islam and hiding a terrible secret. As Arif begins to lead Muzna down a dark path, she faces a terrible choice: keep quiet and betray her beliefs, or speak up and betray her heart?
I Am Thunder is the debut novel from stunning YA voice, Muhammad Khan, which questions how far you'll go to stand up for what you believe.
Exploring the themes of friendship and bullying, this heartwarming
picture book features a young girl with a friend named Dorothy.
Dorothy is not like the other children at school: she is very big,
always drops crumbs when she eats, and birds often land on her head
without her realizing it. The narrator's other friends don't accept
Dorothy and exclude her from their adventures, encouraging the
narrator to do the same. But the narrator doesn't give into their
bullying; she loves that Dorothy is different, and that's what
makes Dorothy her best friend. Explorando los temas de la amistad y
la intimidacion, este enternecedor libro ilustrado presenta una
nina con una amiga llamada Dorothy. Dorothy no es como los otros
ninos en el colegio: es muy grande, siempre deja caer migajas
cuando come y pajaros suelen aterrizar sobre su cabeza sin que ella
se de cuenta. Los otros amigos de la narradora no aceptan a Dorothy
y la excluyen de sus aventuras, alentando a la narradora a hacer lo
mismo. Pero la narradora no se rinde frente a sus intimidaciones; a
ella le encanta que Dorothy es diferente, y es por eso que Dorothy
es su mejor amiga. Lexile Level 570L
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Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can’t nobody stop you/can’t nobody cop you…
Twelve-year-old Nick is a football-mad boy who absolutely hates books. In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel The Crossover, football, family, love, and friendship take centre stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents’ break-up, stand up to bullies, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges – which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal – change his life, as well as his best friend’s. This energetic novel-in-verse by the poet Kwame Alexander captures all the thrills and setbacks, the action and emotion of a World Cup match.
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A gritty read for a woke generation. -KIRKUS At Jonesville High,
casual misogyny runs rampant, slut-shaming is a given, and school
athletes are glorified above all else. Best friends Suze, Nikki,
Ani, and Lydia swear they'll always have each other's backs against
predatory guys-so when Suze suddenly starts dating wrestling star
and toxic douchebag Tarkin Shaw, it's a big betrayal. Turns out,
it's not a relationship-it's blackmail. At first, Suze feels like
she has no choice but to go along with it, but when Tarkin starts
demanding more, she enlists the help of intelligent misfits DeShawn
and Marcus to beat Tarkin at his own game. As Marcus points out,
what could possibly go wrong? The answer: everything. And by the
time the teens realize they're fighting against forces much bigger
than the Tarkin Shaws of the world, losing isn't an option.
This is an educational book about a real life story and contains
some upsetting themes. It should be introduced in an environment
where children can talk and learn in a supported way. For children
with the cognitive age of 8+. Breck is a strong and fearless
knight. When he is be-friended by a Troll called Lewis, all is not
as it seems. Is it all just a fantasy? Or a terrible truth within?
Based on the tragic events around the grooming of Breck Bednar.
'Breck and the Online Troll' is designed for special needs and
lower age students to introduce basic online and grooming safety to
children. This book has been created to be used with children with
the cognitive age of 8+. Share the message on Facebook:
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www.breckfoundation.org
It's visiting day, and Dad smells like peppermint-yuck! If only he
would wear that nice, breezy cologne that smells like hazelnut...
So begins one boy's brief weekly visit with his father in prison.
Here's a man who gets angry, but beneath that peppermint surface is
much to admire, if only you take the time to look. This richly
imagined picture book explores the inner life of a boy who
struggles to love a father who can be difficult to love at times.
Though they may only have brief visits together, it's clear they
love each other. This story bravely explores the all-too-hidden
world of incarcerated parents. It's also a beautiful testament to
the power of love to bridge the walls that divide us.
Amongst the beauty of the Okavango delta in Botswana, Cleo the
Crocodile loved having fun with all of his animal friends. That is,
until one day Hogan the Hippo, who was supposed to look after Cleo,
started to act mean and hurt him. Cleohas to leave the swamp to
find a safe new home - he's scared and puts his prickles up for
protection, so all the other animals are afraid of him. How can
Cleo find a new safe home? How can he make new friends when he
doesn't know who he can trust? This activity book developed by
expert child psychologist Dr Karen Treisman combines a colourfully
illustrated therapeutic story about Cleo the Crocodile to help
start and enrich conversations, which is followed by a wealth of
creative activities and photocopiable worksheets for children to
explore issues relating to attachment, relationships, rejection,
anger, trust and much more. The activities are accompanied by
extensive advice and practical strategies for parents, carers, and
professionals on how to help children aged 5-10 to start to name
their tricky feelings. It will help children to understand their
own prickles, to trust others and begin to invest in relationships
so they can let others close again. This activity book is
complemented by a standalone picture book of Cleo's story, also
available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Cleo the Crocodile,
ISBN 9781839970276).
A story of telling truth from lies -- and finding out what being a
hero really means. There are two things Trevor loves more than
anything else: playing war-based video games, and his
great-grandfather Jacob, who is a true-blue, bona fide war hero. At
the height of the war, Jacob helped liberate a small French
village, and was given a hero's welcome upon his return to America.
Now it's decades later, and Jacob wants to retrace the steps he
took during the war - from training to invasion to the village he
is said to have saved. Trevor thinks this is the coolest idea ever.
But as they get to the village, Trevor discovers there's more to
the story than what he's heard his whole life, causing him to
wonder about his great-grandfather's heroism, the truth about the
battle he fought, and importance of genuine valor.
My Skin Your Skin is a powerful book to help children and adults
have meaningful discussions about race and anti-racism. Most
importantly, the book empowers children to be the best versions of
themselves; to have self-love, self-esteem and self-worth,
irrespective of their skin colour. This book was specifically
written by Early Years expert and children's media creator, Laura
Henry-Allain MBE, to support parents, teachers and carers to
explain what racism is, why it is wrong, and what children can do
if they see it or experience it. It also explores how important it
is for children to celebrate their achievements and greatness.
Fully-illustrated throughout by talented illustrator Onyinye Iwu,
My Skin, Your Skin is aimed at children aged four and above.
Containing explanations on key words and concepts written in
child-friendly, accessible language, with relatable examples, this
book supports children's understanding in building an anti-racist
stance from an early age. It is perfect to read at home, and in
classrooms, to support your child's life-long learning journey.
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