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81) I am loved
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"Pakak is in a new foster home, with new people, new food, and new smells. Feeling alone and uncertain, Pakak finds comfort in a secret shared with him by his anaanattiaq, his grandmother, and in the knowledge that he is loved no matter how far away his family may be. Written as a gift for Inuit children in care by foster parents Kevin and Mary Qamaniq-Mason, this book is lovingly imbued with cultural familiarities that will resonate with children...
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When Gerda the blue whale was very small, her mother would sing a beautiful song telling her that if she were ever lost she should look to the stars and they would guide her. When it's time for the little whale to leave home, her adventures take her from the warm waters of the equator to the freezing poles. Along the way she meets clever killer whales, playful penguins, a friendly polar bear and the ancient narwhal. Then one day, the little whale...
84) Duckling
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A duck unlike other ducks, a raincloud-duck, with the heart of a lion, strikes out into the world on her own. On the farm, some eggs are hatching. A flock of sweet ducklings are popping out but one duckling looks different from all the others. Kamila Shamsie retells The Ugly Duckling with great empathy and a warm heart. Cast out and all alone, the odd duckling will need all her bravery and curiosity to survive. Her journey is a search for belonging,...
85) Night song
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Bernardo the frog loves the birdsong that carries the woods into each new day. But it's the very beauty of birdsong that also highlights for him his own croaking voice, and this makes him sad. How does he fit in? How can he contribute to his woodland home? Does he belong?
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Smiling mind volume 2
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Super-Me is the second book in the five-part mindfulness-informed series, developed in collaboration with Smiling Mind, Australia's leading not-for-profit organisation in the pre-emptive mental health space. Sonny's tutu is his most special thing. It makes him SUPER! On his first day of school, Sonny has butterflies. He wants to wear his tutu so he feels super again, but nothing goes quite to plan. Will Sonny face his feelings and discover what really...
87) If I fall
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Beverly Hills Prep volume 1
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"Nora is a first year at Beverly Hills Preparatory Academy, attending thanks to one of the limited scholarships offered by the school. In a world where it seems like everyone's parents are millionaires, Nora can't help feeling shy and self-conscious of her status. But when she is invited to a dance with a neighboring boys' prep school, she meets someone special. When everything changes, Nora will have to decide for herself where she belongs" --
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Gris sólo quiere sentirse integrado. Pero el resto de los colores SIEMPRE lo excluyen, así que ha decidido llevar a cabo su propio proyecto: un libro que será totalmente gris. Había una vez, un lobo, un gatito y un hipopótamo ... Gris está convencido de que será un libro genial. Pero cuando empieza a escribir, aparecen los colores primarios ... ¡y no precisamente para ayudar! Un libro dentro de otro libro. Esta colorida historia explora la...
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"Ella is different from other ducklings. She always waddled out of the line. She was loud and silly. And she made up her own songs to sing. Her family didn't know what to think of her. Until one day, Ella met Dizzy. Could Ella and Dizzy make beautiful music together? And could they get the othe animals to listen?"--Publisher
92) Be a bridge
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In this upbeat story about kindness and inclusion, young viewers learn how to "be a bridge," including by welcoming new students and comforting upset classmates.
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"Every morning, Leilong the school bus shuttles through the city, picking up children as he goes. But a brontosaurus longer than a tennis court causes big problems in the busy streets. The school decides he can't be the bus anymore. The children must find a way to help their long friend fit in"--Provided by publisher.
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Lori Doody is back with another charming and quirky picture book--this time about a flamingo, blown off course. The town where she's so unexpectedly landed looks very nice, and might be a good place to settle down, but she isn't quite sure she'll fit in. She tries to find a flock of her own; unfortunately, all her looking comes to nothing. But the people in the town are keen to keep their flamingo friend. What better way to make her feel at home than...
95) Fede diferente
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"En su sutil historia estival, Miriam Kock jeuga de una forma alegre con el hecho de ser diferent." -- Back cover page.
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Ricky Rumpus keeps his family on their toes with his constant flow of imagination and activity, but when a new arrival joins the Rumpus household, Ricky wonders - is he really too much trouble? A sweet story about finding your place when your family changes, and about family loving you for who you are.
98) Alina in a pinch
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"A early reader chapter book with black and white illustrations about new friends and new food. Moving to a new city means Alina has to make new friends. And nothing is worse than lunch at a new school. She tries to join other kids at their tables, but they've been friends since kindergarten, and there doesn't seem to be room for her. A visit from her loving grandmother means all kinds of delicious Indian food, made with her favorite spices. But when...
99) Alone
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Earth is an affectionate planet who is looking for a friend. She's delighted when she spots Sun, but Sun is quick to reject her offer of friendship. 'I can't be friends with a planet like you, for I am a star and you are too new.' As Earth searches the solar system, she's met with a similar response from the other planets - Mercury only likes friends who are dry, Mars only makes friends with those who are red, and Jupiter only has time for big friends....
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"Nura ha descubierta el secreto que guarda el ombligo. Ahora ya sabe que de él sale un hilo invisible que la une a todas las personas que más quiere: su madre, su padre, sus abuelos, sus tíos, sus primos, sus amigos... Nunca más tendrá miedo cuando no estén con ella, porque sabe que ese hilo la une a ellos, más allá del tiempo y del espacio, ¡y que estarán conectados para siempre! Un cuento sobre los vínculos que nos unen con quien más...