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  Call Me Adnan

  Reem Faruqi

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  ""An emotional tale of a family’s grief and healing, full of courage and hope"" —Kirkus 
  ""Faruqi renders this tender story of loss with a deft hand, employing vivid details surrounding Adnan’s Pakistani Muslim identity . . . and nuanced characterizations to present a tear-jerking ode to family."" —Publishers Weekly (starred review) 
  ""A realistic, moving exploration of family, loss, and healing."" —Booklist 
  ""Faruqi takes on the difficult subject of family loss with beauty and grace in her gentle lyrical style. She allows Adnan, a young table-tennis enthusiast, to go through grief while holding not just sadness, but love and joy, in an honest and nuanced story that is ultimately filled with hope."" —Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor author of The Night Diary 
  For fans of Planet Omar and The Ethan I Was Before, award-winning Pakistani author Reem Faruqi of Unsettled delivers a middle grade novel in verse about table tennis player Adnan, who dreams of the championship and a fun-filled family trip to Florida. But when tragedy strikes, he and his family must cope with a terrible loss and come together as one again. This poignant story about a Muslim family learning to heal is hope-filled and moving. 
  Adnan Zakir loves table tennis. He's also colorblind, left-handed, and has a fondness for the aviation alphabet. He's super close with his sister, Aaliyah, who is a great dancer and memorizer of Quran, and he loves his little toddler brother Rizwan, who only wants to grow up and play table tennis like his big brother.  
  All Adnan dreams of is making it to the Ultimate Table Tennis Championship in Florida, and if he qualifies for the tournament, he knows he will get to spend the Eid holiday with his cousins! But when the family travels there, unthinkable tragedy strikes, and Adnan swears he'll never play table tennis ever again. Slowly, he and his family must learn to make peace and move forward, as a family. 
  A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection pick! 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Small Town

  Philip K. Dick

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  Small Town by Philip K. Dick - The theme of "the man who played God" has been used many ways in many stories, but never with more tense and chilling effect than in this tight little yarn by the very able Mr. Dick. You'll like it, we're sure. 
  Verne Haskel crept miserably up the front steps of his house, his overcoat dragging behind him. He was tired. Tired and discour­aged. And his feet ached. "My God," Madge exclaim­ed, as he closed the door and peeled off his coat and hat. "You home already?" 
  Haskel dumped his briefcase and began untying his shoes. His body sagged. His face was drawn and gray. 
  "Say something!"  
  "Dinner ready?" 
  "No, dinner isn't ready. What's wrong this time? Another fight with Larson?" 
  Haskel stumped into the kitchen and filled a glass with warm water and soda. "Let's move," he said. 
  "Move?" 
  "Away from Woodland. To San Francisco. Anywhere." Haskel drank his soda, his middle-aged flabby body sup­ported by the gleaming sink. "I feel lousy. Maybe I ought to see Doc Barnes again. I wish this was Friday and to­morrow was Saturday." 
  "What do you want for dinner?" 
  "Nothing. I don't know."

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  Got Me a Cat

  Darcy Pattison

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  Ages 6-9 
  She arrived on Halloween Eve, in the Year of Acorns. Benjy named her Tricks. 
    
  “…excellent tale for young readers.” Kirkus Reviews 
    
  From award-winning author Darcy Pattison comes a humorous Halloween story with a hard-of-hearing girl who uses ASL (American Sign Language). 
    
  Mom said, “No pets.” 
    
  Then, they discover the cat’s owner. Erika has just moved next door to stay with her grandmother while Erika attends the Deaf School. She brought Fluffy, her cat, with her. Fluffy likes to wander the neighborhood and make friends. 
    
  This delightful Halloween short chapter book is about cats, sign language, and a surprising friendship. It’s perfect for the elementary reader who needs to build confidence in their reading skills. 
    
  Need a great read-aloud for Halloween? This will delight and entertain the kids, even during this busy holiday.

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  Silly Billy and the Bees

  Chris Wraight

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  Billy is a happy billy goat kid who lives on a farm in a big field on a mountain side with his mum and the farmer, old CrankyPants McGrew. 
  Billy loved to play in the field. He loved all the flavors and colors of the pretty herbs and flowers. Billy thought he had seen all the colors in the world until, one day, when he was running through the field, he spotted a color he had never seen before. 
  Follow Billy on his adventures as he finds out about the farm, the herbs, and his new friends . . . the bees!

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  Bedtime Short Stories for Kids:...

  SleepyDreamy

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  Welcome to a collection of enchanting bedtime stories, perfect for whisking your little ones off to dreamland! Narrated with warmth and charm, these magical tales are designed to spark imagination and help your children wind down before sleep. 
  In one story, join Ellie as she discovers a fallen star and rallies her village to help it find its way back to the sky. Experience the magic of friendship, community, and the power of wishes that make stars shine bright again. 
  Explore the magical story of "Leo and the Gravity Boots." Leo is an adventurous boy who loves to climb and explore. One day, while looking through his grandmother's attic, he finds a strange pair of boots. These boots aren't normal—they can make him float and fly! 
  Another tale follows Lila, who finds a paintbrush that brings her drawings to life. From creating a unicorn for her best friend to cheering up a sad neighbor with a beautiful painting, Lila learns the true magic of kindness and creativity. 
  Meet Eli, a shy boy who finds a magical stone that lets him communicate with forest animals. Together, they face a looming storm and ensure everyone finds safety, proving that even the smallest voices can make a big difference. 
  Then there's Twinkle, a small star who learns that it's not about being the biggest or the brightest, but about finding your own way to shine. Twinkle's bravery helps guide villagers home through a thick fog, teaching valuable lessons about self-worth and helping others. 
  These stories, along with many others, are perfect for snuggling up and listening to with your children. Each tale is filled with gentle lessons, enchanting characters, and magical moments that will lull them into a peaceful slumber.  
  So cuddle up, close your eyes, and let the magic of these bedtime stories take you on a journey to the stars and back. Sweet dreams!

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  Stand Your Ground - What it can...

  John JohnCBurt

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  All about standing your ground, the very ground that you have won through your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the very Son of God. 
  It looks at the example of David and Goliath and also the injunction from the Apostle Paul to when we have done all things to stand our ground! 
  Putting on the full armour of the Lord God Almighty, the Spiritual Armour of the Lord God.

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