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  A Is for Athlete! - A Women in...

  Kathleen Hanrahan

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  From A to Z, meet the women who changed the sports game and practice the qualities it takes to make a player truly great! With inspiring language, this alphabet audiobook introduces readers to the exciting world of athletics and the empowering women who have helped shape it.

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  Mistress Mary - Mistress Mary...

  L. Frank Baum

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  Mary was the beloved daughter of a sailor and his wife who lived on a hill close to the sea. The rhyme calls her "Mistress Mary, quite contrary" because sad to say she was a contrary child often doing the exact opposite of what her mother and father advised for no reason but that she did not wish to follow their advice. But her parents loved her and knew that she would some day grow out of this peevish behavior. One day her father and brothers were to leave on a long sea journey and she asked him "	And how long will you be gone, papa?" He responded Why, just this, sweetheart," returned the sailor gravely; "all the time that it takes the cowslips and dingle-bells and cockle-shells to sprout from the ground, and grow big and strong, and blossom into flower, and, yes—to wither and die away again—all that time shall your brothers and I sail the seas. But when the cold winds begin to blow, and the flowers are gone, then, God willing, we shall come back to you; and by that time you may have grown wiser and bigger, and I am sure you will have grown older. So one more kiss, sweetheart, and then we must go, for our time is up." 
  After he left, Mistress Mary decided to plant a garden of these flowers to know when her father and brothers would return and that garden is what the poem is talking about. But it did not happen as she expected! Oh no! Listen to this delightful story to see how Mary learned to not be so contrary.

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  Children of the Benin Kingdom

  Dinah Orji

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  Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fello villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity – something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest and discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on a journey which will test her strength to the limit – with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her.
  Children of the Benin Kingdom is fast paced adventure story, set in one of Africa's most fascinating civilisations, the Edo Kingdom of Benin. Written by British Nigerian author Dinah Orji, the book appeals to any child that likes to be transported to another world and is about friendship, loyalty and the bonds of family. The story is rich in historical detail and the cultural traditions of West Africa and as accurate historical fiction it is also perfect for celebrating Black history.
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  "This is a gripping adventure story that offers something fresh and original to the middle grade historical fiction market." Books for Topics, children's fiction reviews blog
  "A riveting historical adventure… as much about friendship and loyalty and the bonds of family as a quest for identity." Books for Keeps, children's fiction magazine
  "When reading this book, you become completely absorbed into the culture of the West African people … because the story is rich and gripping." Reading Zone, children's fiction reviews blog

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  Libby and the Egyptian Escapade

  Jo Clarke

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  When the travelling school arrives in Egypt, the students soon get caught up in a sequence of strange and dangerous events. Have they truly awakened a mummy's curse, or is somebody trying to scare them away? Libby and her friends must use all their detective skills to exhume the truth.

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  The Woman Who Lived In A Shoe -...

  L. Frank Baum

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  Yes, her house did look like a shoe and she did have a LOT of children (actually they were all her grandchildren so don't judge her) and she often did not know what to do. But she was a prudent and loving lady who took all 16 of them in and they somehow managed to not just grow, but thrive and grow healthier on the little food she could afford. That and of course the spanking they all got to help them grow.  Perhaps it was the love that she gave them all with great abundance. She may be short on food and their beds may be cramped and their clothes patched and old, but there was never a lack of love for any of them in her 'shoe' home. 
  This story finally gives us the 'true' facts of how this all came about, both how she had so many children to care for and how her house gradually came to resemble a gigantic shoe. You know you want to know how this happened, don't you? I certainly did and am much happier now that it is all explained fully and neatly. Give it a listen!

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  Wonderfully Different...

  Becky Zingale

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  Wonderfully Different, Wonderfully Me features a diverse group of children, celebrates each child's unique strengths, and promotes inclusion, acceptance and friendship.Wonderfully Different, Wonderfully Me is the first book written by Becky Zingale. Becky's husband, Duane, and their younger daughter have the same syndrome as the main character in the book and movie Wonder. Becky wanted to a similar book for a younger audience. She looked for children's books with pictures of children who have facial differences and wear Bone Anchored Hearing Aids. Unable to find any such books, Becky's husband Duane, encouraged her to create the solution, by writing children's books to share the stories of their family and friends. Becky wanted not only her own daughter, but all children, to see themselves in Wonderfully Different, Wonderfully Me whether they connect with a character's personal challenges, physical appearance, or personality.  If you are a parent, teacher, or medical professional assisting a child who has special needs, or feels a bit different, Wonderfully Different, Wonderfully Me will inspire your child on their journey.

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