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  The Great Fruit Debate

  Max Marshall

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  In this charming children's fairy tale, each fruit tells their unique story about the importance of their nutritional value. Bernard boasts of his high fiber content, claiming that he could even replace meat in a person's diet. Waylon emphasizes the abundant water content in watermelon, declaring that it can float like a jellyfish in the sea. Meanwhile, Liam proudly proclaims the sourness of lemons, making them too intimidating for both humans and animals to bite. 
  As these fruits continue to argue about their individual qualities, they are suddenly snatched up by a curious boy named Jimmy who throws them into a juicer. Much to their surprise, they all end up as a delicious and nutritious juice that tastes identical. 
  This story encourages young readers to appreciate the importance of a well-balanced diet while celebrating the diversity of fruits. Through whimsical illustrations and delightful storytelling, this book fosters a deeper understanding of the benefits and variety of fruits while emphasizing the value of friendship and teamwork.

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  Peter Goes Birding - and Peter...

  Geoffrey Higges

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  1.	Peter’s father liked to look for birds. Every time he saw one he had not seen before he liked to check it with his binoculars, take a photo, and write down its name in his bird book.One day Peter’s father showed him a picture of a big black bird with a yellow tail, and said, “This is a Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo; I have not seen one before in the wild, but I hear there is a pair down by the lake. How would you like to come with me today to look for the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo?”2.	Tomorrow is Friday – it is School Sports Afternoon.Peter is looking forward to it because he is good at sport.He especially likes RUNNING and JUMPING.Last year, in his 8-year age group, he won the 70 metres race, the long jump, and the scissors high jump.Peter was so excited on Friday morning because he expected to be a winner again. He announced to his parents and friends “I hope you will all watch me win the three events again this year!”

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  The Troll

  Julia Donaldson

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  A laugh-out-loud pirate adventure, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all! Read by author Julia Donaldson.The Troll longs for a juicy goat to eat – but he's stuck with boring old fish for supper. Bother! Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew love fish, but, without a decent recipe, their slimy, soggy dinner is even worse. If only they could find their buried treasure and pay for a ship's cook . . . but it seems they've sailed to the wrong island. Again.Join in the fun as two very different worlds collide in The Troll, a gloriously comic story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, the creators of the highly acclaimed Tyrannosaurus Drip. Enjoy other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Flying Bath and The Cook and the King.

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  This Indian Kid: A Native...

  Eddie Chuculate

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  Award-winning author Eddie Chuculate recounts his experience growing up in rural Oklahoma, from boyhood to young manhood, in an evocative and vivid voice.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future."Granny was full-blooded Creek, but the Bureau of Indian Affairs insisted she was fifteen-sixteenths. She showed her card to me. I'd sit at the kitchen table and stare at her when she was eating, wondering how you can be a sixteenth of anything."Growing up impoverished and shuttled between different households, it seemed life was bound to take a certain path for Eddie Chuculate. Despite the challenges he faced, his upbringing was rich with love and bountiful lessons from his Creek and Cherokee heritage, deep-rooted traditions he embraced even as he learned to live within the culture of white, small-town America that dominated his migratory childhood.Award-winning author Eddie Chuculate brings his childhood to life with spare, unflinching prose. This book is at once a love letter to his Native American roots and an inspiring and essential message for young readers everywhere, who are coming of age in an era when conversations about acceptance and empathy, love and perspective are more necessary than ever before.

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  The Unsleeping Witch

  Alexandra Overy

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  Sleeping Beauty is about to wake up.Maud may be made of gingerbread—plus a spark of magic—but she’s a real witch! Even if she’s still learning, and has a habit of making messes…and might have accidentally unleashed the hundred-year-old Class IV sleeping curse that envelops a princess’s bramble-covered castle. Oops.Maud has her friends Gretel, Ludo, and Nuss the hazelnut mousse squirrel to help her fix this. But it won’t be easy to find the sleeping princess’s true love, and the curse might end up being the least of their problems…Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  The Bug Bandits - The Museum Is...

  Jenni L Walsh

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  Home Alone meets A Night in the Museum in this clever middle-grade heist story by USA Today bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. When a science-loving girl and her friends overhear a plot to rob her dad’s insectarium, they embark on a mission to stop the burglary of the museum’s rarest insects. Inspired by true events, this STEM-based adventure is perfect for fans of hijinks and mysteries. 
  Without a mom and with her dad busy running the museum, Liberty Jacobs was practically raised by the tarantulas, leopard geckos, and rare butterflies of the Walnut Street Insectarium. She loves being the resident “Bug Girl,” but unless Liberty and her dad can snag a big investor, they’ll lose the museum, their home, and the funding Liberty needs to launch her dream business: a butterfly release program called Life & Liberty. 
  The investor meeting is a week away, but there’s a big problem: Liberty has reason to suspect there’s going to be a "buglary" of the museum’s rarest animals. But the police don’t believe her, and with Dad out of town for an insect convention, it’s up to Liberty and her friends (and her vast knowledge of bug defense mechanisms) to thwart the thieves and save the museum. 
  The Bug Bandits is:perfect for readers ages 8 and up who love mystery and suspenseAn empowering story of adventure, friendship, and courageIdeal for fans of Blue Balliett, James Ponti, and Deron Hicks 
   

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