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Zzzzz! Can you hear it? The forest fills with night sounds. As the
little frog enters the forest in search of company and fun, she is
more awake than ever. Will she be able to rouse her sleepy forest
friends to play with her? Or will the turtle, the mouse, the hare,
the bees, and many more, prefer to dream? A book to accompany the
magical moment of going to sleep. A text full of rhythm and humour
with illustrations that reveal the true beauty of the night as the
forest falls asleep.
After Yoga in the Jungle, our two friends from different cultures
continue to learn as they travel through India. In the world's
highest peaks, they will discover that the most valuable treasure
of all for a happy, peaceful life is found within each and every
one of us. A Treasure in the Peaks includes suggestions for simple
exercises to improve concentration and attention, introducing young
readers to the benefits of meditation: focusing on the sound of
bird song, feeling each step we take with our feet, or noticing how
our heart fills with joy. Are you ready to climb the highest peaks
and learn to meditate? Lexile Level 830L Guided Reading Level P
Winner of: Best Illustrator Silver (tie)-- Nivola Uya, 2013
Moonbeam Children's Book Awards A woman drives a tractor through
town and, thanks to the tractor's noisy engine, can't hear all the
things people say about her as she drives by. They comment on her
clothes and her hair, but mostly they seem confused as to why a
woman is driving a tractor in the first place. A fun, original tale
about turning a deaf ear to negativity and prejudice, this story
will inspire children to embrace who they are and to believe they
can grow up to be anything they want to be. Guided Reading Level L
Lexile Level 1040L
Winner at the 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards. A heartening
story about connecting to nature and its healing properties.The
little girl of the forest embraces you, takes you by the hand, and
invites you to immerse yourself in her magical world. The trees
surround you. You walk in peace. The light filters through the
leaves, in myriad green and ochre tones. It feels as if your feet
are putting down roots, connecting you with the vibrant world
around you. You are surrounded by birdsong, and the sound of the
wind in the treetops... You are bathing in the forest. Walking
through the forest has multiple benefits. It helps regulate our
blood pressure, slow down the heart rate, reduce stress, improves
our mood and tones our immune system. You will sleep better and
your good mood will increase. If you ever feel gray, sad, agitated,
open the pages of Bathing in the Forest and feel the warm embrace
of the girl who lives there...
Sometimes life calls on us to embark on an adventure before we're
really ready for it; it requires us to surpass ourselves and to
learn the value of trust and loyalty. This is what happens to Pem,
who's itching to head off through the snow with her father, brother
and the yaks towards the grazing lands. But when the big day comes,
she still can't imagine the adventure that awaits her. The youngest
member of the family will have her first experience all on her own:
does the Yeti really exist? Countless secrets lie in the snow,
waiting to be discovered by those who are inquisitive enough to
seek them out! Snowbound Secrets is a wonderful tale set in the
country of Bhutan, full of mystery and adventure; it is a hymn to
nature and the highest mountains of our blue planet. Through the
innocent eyes of a little girl, we will learn what it means to
respect traditions and legends and to cast off our fears,
discovering how bravery can often help to unveil mysteries that
captivate our hearts. Lexile Level 810L Guided Reading Level P
Violet is a little Kenyan girl who is visited by a winged giraffe
during one particularly hunger-filled night. Wanting to cheer up a
hungry and dejected Violet, the giraffe takes the little girl on a
flight around her country of Kenya, as well as around the entire
African continent. During their journey, Violet is able to see the
beauty of her land from a new perspective, but still worries for
herself and for her people. She is soon reassured by the giraffe,
however, who tells her that help will come if she and her people
appeal to the compassion of others from around the world, as well
as if they are able to spread laughter among each other.
"Violeta es una nina keniana quien es visitada por una jirafa alada
durante una noche llena de hambre. Queriendo alentar a una Violeta
hambrienta y desanimada, la jirafa se lleva a la nina en una gira
por todo su pais y por el continente entero de Africa. Durante el
viaje, Violeta logra apreciar la belleza de su tierra desde una
nueva perspectiva, pero sigue preocupada por si misma y por su
gente. Pronto es reasegurada por la jirafa, sin embargo, cuando
esta le dice que recibiran ayuda si ella y su pueblo apelan a la
compasion de otras personas alrededor del mundo, ademas de si son
capaces de propagar la risa entre ellos mismos."
Everything's new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train,
boat, and plane from Africa. She's going to discover a world where
the streets, her school, and the food are all different. But what
about the people? A beautiful tale about identity, the process of
integration, and solidarity. Are you ready to meet Mariama and play
with her? Lexile Level 840L
A woman drives a tractor through town and, thanks to the tractor's
noisy engine, can't hear all the things people say about her as she
drives by. They comment on her clothes and her hair, but mostly
they seem confused as to why a woman is driving a tractor in the
first place. A fun, original tale about turning a deaf ear to
negativity and prejudice, this story will inspire children to
embrace who they are and to believe they can grow up to be anything
they want to be. Una mujer conduce un tractor por el pueblo y,
gracias a lo ruidoso que es el motor del tractor, no logra escuchar
lo que dice la gente sobre ella. Hacen comentarios sobre su ropa y
su pelo, pero mas que nada parecen estar confundidos por el hecho
de que una mujer este conduciendo un tractor. Un divertido y
original cuento sobre hacer oidos sordos hacia la negatividad y los
prejuicios, esta historia inspirara a los ninos a aceptarse como
son y a creer que pueden ser lo que deseen cuando crezcan. Lexile
Level 760L
Yoga en la selva is a wonderful tale of friendship that unfolds in
the vibrant jungle of India, introducing young readers to the
practice of yoga. While mimicking the body language of the exotic
animals in the story, the beautifully illustrated yoga poses will
help children to improve their poise and concentration, nurturing a
learning process that will fill them with peace, happiness and a
sense of being connected to nature. Are you ready for an adventure
in the jungle? Its wisdom and secrets await you in this book.
Lexile Level 590L
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