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  Mi familia es especial My Family...

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story in both Spanish and English. This dual language reader will encourage children to learn family member names and phrases. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will have young readers learning a new language in no time. Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to teach correct pronunciation in both Spanish and English. This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

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  Ganesha's Sweet Tooth

  Sanjay Patel, Emily Haynes

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  The bold, bright colors of India leap off the page in this picture book retelling of how Ganesha helped write the epic Hindu poem, the Mahabharata.  
   
  Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, but when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off! With the help of the wise poet Vyasa, and his friend Mr. Mouse, Ganesha learns that what seems broken can be quite useful after all. With vibrant, graphic illustrations, expressive characters, and offbeat humor, this is a wonderfully inventive rendition of a classic tale. 
   
  Praise for Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth 
   
  “Pink elephants haven’t looked this good since Dumbo.” —The New York Times 
   
  “Beautifully presented. . . . So sweet we almost want to pop it in our mouths.” —Entertainment Weekly 
   
  “Stylish. . . . A fresh and comedic introduction to a Hindu legend, with a winning combination of both eye candy and actual candy.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  “Bright, elaborately detailed illustrations. . . . Grade-schoolers. . . . will enjoy the story’s turnarounds and focus on luscious sweets, and many will be ready for the classic Hindu myth.” —Booklist

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  Milly McCarthy and the Irish...

  Leona Forde

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  'A delightful new heroine for kids' Sarah Breen, co-author of the Aisling series
  Milly wants to win a medal for Irish dancing, just like her neighbour Abbie Horgan. But Irish dancing takes talent, and Milly's skills are in short supply. No matter – a second-hand wig, a fancy frock and a pair of poodle socks ensure she at least looks the part.
  But if there's trouble to be found, Milly will find it – and when she's subbed into a dance group at short notice, there's only one way things can go … disastrously!
  From sick students to sprained ankles, it's quite the performance from Milly and co. The feis is turning into a fiasco …  and they'll be lucky to get home in one piece, let alone with any medals!
  'Set to be a firm favourite' Irish Examiner
  'Highly recommended' Irish Independent

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  Marty McGuire Has Too Many Pets!

  Kate Messner, Brian Floca

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  An irrepressible third grader’s charity pet-sitting business gets out of hand in this witty chapter book. 
   
  Marty McGuire really has her hands full this time—with a lazy boa, a hyper hamster, and a potty-mouthed parrot! Is her pet sitting business about to go OUT of business? 
   
  After visiting a sanctuary for retired lab chimpanzees, Marty wants to follow in the footsteps of her idol Jane Goodall and help with their care. But “adopting a chimp” is expensive, so Marty and her third-grade pals hatch a plan to raise money by holding a talent show at school and opening a pet-sitting business in Marty’s basement. It turns out that each pet has a personality of its own, and wrangling them is much harder than Marty expected. How will Marty keep her latest great idea from going to the dogs? 
   
  Praise for Marty McGuire Has Too Many Pets! 
   
  “Messner makes the most of Marty’s story with a nicely differentiated cast of empathetic characters and plenty of dramatic range. The line-and-gray-wash illustrations by Caldecott Medal–winning artist Floca capture moments of anxiety, despair, and happiness with equal grace.” —Booklist

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  Bo and the Christmas Bandit

  Lynn Sheffield Simmons

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  “Lynn Sheffield Simmons writes wholesome fiction for children, hoping to stir their imaginations and teach valuable lessons in civic responsibility.” —Argyle (TX) American “The dog’s hilarious antics and loveable nature are both entertaining and educational for the young reader.” —Adelphean magazine  Mrs. Barnett and her crime-busting canine, Bo, are back for another adventure. With Christmas only a week away, the pair stops in Salado, Texas, where a sneaky thief is stealing presents straight from under the tree. Bo and Mrs. Barnett know they must act fast to catch the culprit, but there is a tricky problem: the bandit is disguised as Santa Claus.  After untangling himself from the Christmas lights and overcoming his fear of cats, Bo and Mrs. Barnett become sleuths in an attempt to save Christmas for the citizens of Salado. The lovable Labrador’s antics add humor to this festive read, and the small dose of suspense will keep kids on edge until the surprise ending.

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  Writing Magic - Creating Stories...

  Gail Carson Levine

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  Fairy-tale master Gail Carson, the bestselling author of Ella Enchanted, guides writers of all ages on how to develop their craft, with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement.  
  In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her tricks of the trade. She shows how you can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters—and much, much more. 
  She advises you about what to do when you feel stuck—and how to use helpful criticism. Best of all, she offers writing exercises that will set your imagination on fire. 
  With humor, honesty, and wisdom, Gail Carson Levine shows you that you, too, can make magic with your writing.

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