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Moishe was thirteen when the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939 and he
was sent to Auschwitz. His home was ravaged, his family torn apart
by illness and abduction. Years of brutality drew on as Moishe
moved from one labour camp to the next. Finally, towards the end of
the war and at the peak of Moishe's deepest despair, a simple act
of kindness by a group of courageous Czech women redeemed his faith
that goodness could survive the trials of war: That was the day it
rained warm bread. Deftly articulated and beautifully illustrated,
this is a strong addition to the ever-important genre of Holocaust
testimonies.
Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright,
appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring
ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their
wings! Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an
African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing
Swan Lake on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent
choice to share at home or in the classroom. Although there aren't
many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the
1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A
librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined
seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching
herself the basics of classical ballet. Soon Sylvia learns how to
fly-how to dance-and how to dare to dream. Includes a foreword from
Sylvia Townsend, a brief history of the bookmobile, an author's
note, and a further reading list.
Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright,
appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring
ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their
wings! Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an
African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing
Swan Lake on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent
choice to share at home or in the classroom. Although there aren't
many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the
1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A
librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined
seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching
herself the basics of classical ballet. Soon Sylvia learns how to
fly-how to dance-and how to dare to dream. Includes a foreword from
Sylvia Townsend, a brief history of the bookmobile, an author's
note, and a further reading list.
Davey is blind-and he is perfectly capable of doing everything on
his own. His well meaning classmates stop offering help when they
see how able Davey is. They respect his self-reliance - until he
tries to play kickball, After several missed kicks and a trampled
base keeper, no one wants Davey on his team.
Working together, the children figure out a way to offer help
that respects Davey's unique abilities and his desire for freedom.
In this seamless tale, based on a true story, the children realize
that interdependence can be just as important and rewarding as
independence.
The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do
these mean things herself. Then one day something happens that
shows her that being a silent bystander isn't enough. Will she take
some steps on her own to help another kid? Could it be as simple as
sitting on the bus with the girl no one has befriended (and
discovering that she has a great sense of humor)? Resources at the
end of the book will help parents and children talk about teasing
and bullying and find ways to stop it at school.One child at a time
can help change a school. Since its release in May 2004, this book
has sparked Say Something weeks in schools from Maine to Shanghai.
It has been turned into plays, distributed to hundreds of kids at
conferences, read by principals on large screens, and rewritten by
students in several schools (Do Something! is a favorite title).
Most importantly, Say Something has helped start countless
conversations among kids and adults about teasing. We're
celebrating with this new edition, updated with a new cover and an
author's note. Fountas & Pinnell Level O
Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and
her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends
who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time
author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant
illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on
intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic
observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.
Fountas & Pinnell Level N
Set in the San Francisco Bay area months before the passage of
Proposition 8 banned gay marriage in California, this heartwarming
picture book tells the humorous story of two stubborn kids who take
matters into their own hands. When Alex loses her best friend in an
argument over her family not being "traditional," she and her
younger brother set out to convince their two mothers to have a
real wedding. Though their parents are content with the commitment
ceremony they had years earlier, their children's determination
prevails and couple is able to become legally married before the
proposition takes effect. Their love for each other proves
contagious as their neighbors begin to see past their prejudice and
accept them for who they have always been: a normal, affectionate
family. Based on a true story, this is a touching tale about those
who face real challenges in their struggle for equality.
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