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  A Curse Dark as Gold

  Elizabeth C. Bunce

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  “In this slow-simmering but rewarding retelling, first-novelist Bunce presents an innovative interpretation of Rumpelstiltskin.” —Horn Book 
   
  Winner of the William C. Morris Award for a Young Adult Debut 
   
  An ALA Best Book for Young Adults 
   
  A Smithsonian Notable Book 
   
  An Oprah’s Book Club Kids’ Reading List Teen Selection 
   
  The gold thread promises Charlotte Miller a chance to save her family’s beloved woolen mill. It promises a future for her sister, jobs for her townsfolk, security against her grasping uncle—maybe even true love. To get the thread, Charlotte must strike a bargain with its maker, the mysterious Jack Spinner. But the gleam of gold conjures a shadowy past—secrets ensnaring generations of Millers. And Charlotte’s mill, her family, her love—what do those matter to a stranger who can spin straw into gold? This is an award-winning and wholly original retelling of “Rumplestiltskin.” 
   
  “Set in a rural valley in the late 1700s, this reworking of the ‘Rumplestiltskin’ story includes ghosts, witchcraft, elements of Georgian society, and much earlier folk magic in the guise of a novel of manners.” —School Library Journal 
   
  “A Curse Dark as Gold beats the hell out of any fantasy novel I’ve read this year. Her heroine/narrator is immensely appealing; the atmosphere of a world on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution is completely believable; and the suspense of the story builds so craftily that I started taking notes on just how she does it.” —Peter S. Beagle, World Fantasy Award-winning author 
   
  “An intelligent, original, and interesting new take on an old fairy tale, and a marvelous debut novel.” —Teen Book Review

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  Jarod Giraffe Needs to Get Fit

  Leela Hope

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  This audiobook for kids is relatable for Children's of any age 
  Show your children the importance of exercise.  
  Jarod Giraffe is very lazy - he doesn’t want to do any exercise. One day, he keeps falling over whenever he tries to stand. Will Jarod take the doctor’s advice and start exercising? 
  Perfect for early listeners, this children’s storybook teaches your children: It’s good to exerciseTrying new things is funWinning isn’t important as long as you have funIt’s good to take the doctor’s advice 
  Jarod Giraffe Needs to Get Fit is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that’s told through rhyming verses. This storybook helps you develop your child’s listening skills with a fun and exciting adventure.

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  Tiny Thoughts on Consideration

  Agnes De Bezenac, Salem De Bezenac

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  Encouraging children to think about the ways they treat others, and understanding that with consideration, things often work out better for everyone.

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  Tiny Thoughts on Anger

  Agnes De Bezenac, Salem De Bezenac

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  Feeling angry is normal, but Rita gives us an example of how she learned to handle that emotion appropriately. Suggested for ages 6 and under.  The story is told from a child's perspective, encouraging kids to think about solutions. For more kids products and free downloads, visit our website at www.icharacter.org

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  Aunt Claire's Yellow Beehive Hair

  Deborah Blumenthal

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  “What a treat it is to become acquainted with her family’s cast of characters!”  —Review of Texas Books “Warmth, humor, and fond remembrance waft through this beautifully worded and evocatively illustrated exploration of a young girl’s family tree.”  —justonemorebook.com One rainy day, Annie asks her grandmother about their family’s history. Grandma Marilyn, who knows just how to tell a story, takes Annie on a genealogical adventure. When she shows Annie her old, dusty photographs, every aunt and uncle seems to come to life. Fascinated by the stories of her relatives, Annie decides to bring them all together in one album of family history.  With powerfully touching prose, this delightful story takes readers on a nostalgic journey that will leave them reminiscing about their own families. Fun and quirky drawings bring past relatives out of their frames as Annie’s imagination brings them to life. Although each family member is unique, the love she finds for her ancestors is universal. Her story will inspire children to seek out stories from their past and create a memory album for their own family.

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  Cynthia Kadohata

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  “Kadohata’s slapshot is the heart-swelling narrative of a father and son…Truly powerful.” —Jason Reynolds“A deeply poignant story about a boy sorting out his priorities.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A vivid, memorable portrayal of a boy within his family, his sport, and his gradually broadening world.” —Booklist (starred review) From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata comes a brilliantly-realized novel about a hockey player who must discover who he is without the sport that defines him.Hockey is Conor’s life. His whole life. He’ll say it himself, he’s a hockey beast. It’s his dad’s whole life too—and Conor is sure that’s why his stepmom, Jenny, left. There are very few things Conor and his dad love more than the game, and one of those things is their Doberman, Sinbad. When Sinbad is diagnosed with cancer, Conor chooses to put his hockey lessons and practices on hold so they can pay for Sinbad’s chemotherapy.But without hockey to distract him, Conor begins to notice more. Like his dad’s crying bouts, and his friend’s difficult family life. And then Conor notices one more thing: Without hockey, the one thing that makes him feel special, is he really special at all?

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