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  A Lion to Guard Us

  Clyde Robert Bulla

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  The inspiring classic that The New Yorker called "an exciting tale [with] top-notch writing," about one girl facing harsh conditions and huge responsibility as she brings her family to the American colonies. 
   
   
   
  Featuring a heroine with faith, courage, and a great deal of grit, this acclaimed historical fiction novel portrays the realities faced by three children hoping to find a new home in an unknown land. 
   
   
   
  Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America, thousands of miles away. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone back in England. 
   
   
   
  As the new head of the family, Amanda finally decides to take her brother and sister to America to find Father. The ocean crossing is long and hard, and the children don't know whom to trust. But with her father's little brass lion's head to guard them, Amanda knows that somehow everything will work out.

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  'Twas the Night Before Pride

  Joanna McClintick

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  On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. This joyful homage to a day of community and inclusion—and to the joys of anticipation—is also a comprehensive history. With lyrical, age-appropriate rhymes modeled on “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches.

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  Sorry (Really Sorry)

  Joanna Cotler, Harry Bliss

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  Cow was in a nasty mood. When Duck came along Cow kicked mud in her face. “Why’d you do that?” asked Duck. “I felt like it,” said Cow. “And I’m not sorry.” Little did Cow know that her bad mood would spread to the whole farm. But it does when Cow passes her anger along to Duck who takes it out on Frog who is mean to Bird who upsets Goat who bothers Pig. Until goodhearted Dog turns things around by showing kindness to Pig, turning not sorry into sorry (really sorry). But will that be enough to mend all of the hurt feelings on the farm?

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  Bedtime Story and a Lullaby A:...

  Rudyard Kipling, Andrew David...

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  Join us by the sea as we explore one of our favourite Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, "The Crab That Played With the Sea". Then end the day with the soothing lullaby "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little One" sung by Bella Butterfly.

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  Digger the Dinosaur and the Play...

  Rebecca Dotlich

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  Digger the Dinosaur is starring in a play! But will he remember all the lines he has to say? Young children just learning to read will enjoy the warmth and humor of this My First I Can Read story about a little dinosaur who keeps trying, no matter what. 
  Author Rebecca Kai Dotlich is a poet and picture book author of such titles as What Is Science? and Lemonade Sun (an American Booksellers "Pick of the Lists"). Her work is featured widely in poetry anthologies and textbooks. My First I Can Read books are ideal for sharing with emergent readers.

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  The Family Star

  Kelly Anne Manuel

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  “THE FAMILY STAR” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Two of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Childhood Classics. In this story the Child is invited on a journey into the galaxy where wonders never cease. This is a galaxy where love, acceptance, and unconditional support reign supreme.“THE FAMILY STAR” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will learn that they are always in good company as Stars are personified in a unique and brilliant way. It is a fascinating opportunity to look upon a galaxy of stars in their seemingly infinite number and feel comforted by their resilience and tenacity.The simple words take on new meaning as the illustrations pair perfectly with their presentation. The Child’s imagination will be ignited with possibilities as bright as the stars themselves. The message is that if a star can shine so bright and survive so many elements so too can they.Children naturally look outside of themselves for love and approval. Why not explore the author’s theory about how Nature is a vital and prominent piece of this puzzle? Additionally, introducing the stars and the galaxy in this sing song way has the added benefit of Science discourse coupled with entertainment.It is in Early Childhood that self esteem and identity are under major construction. “THE FAMILY STAR” is a tool in a Caregiver’s toolbox to assist with that healthy formation. The idea that we are united with Nature and Science is such an important message that the author feels Children’s literature must reflect. The Child who reads this books will be rewarded with as many lessons as there are stars.

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