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A fourth grade boy struggles with his learning disability, dyslexia, but he earns the respect of his peers when he discovers he is good at basketball and makes the school team.
Birds of a Feather introduces children to the magic of idioms - words that separately have one meaning, but together take on something entirely different.
Read along and learn some polite ways to interact with people from all over the world. Whether you and your children travel abroad or stay right at home, a few key words could be the ticket to understanding other cultures. Come along as we follow the map around the world and learn how to say Hello, Good-bye, Please and Thank You in 18 languages. When you travel it is a wonderful thing to show respect for the people and customs of the countries you visit. One easy way to do that is to learn a few simple words or phrases from their local language. You will receive lots of praise and encouragement when you know a few polite things to say. People open up and interact on a much different level if you give their language a try. This book gives a fantastic start to a few languages around the world, and is a great jumping off point to teach children about other languages and cultures.
This book tells the story of how war separates families, and, at the same time, brings them together.
When her younger sister teases her about being "made in China," a young girl, who was adopted from China, speaks to her father about what it means to be adopted and he reassures her that she is special and loved.
Tells the story of Bonyo Bonyo, a young boy growing up in a poor Kenyan family who struggled with tragedy and limited resources to attend school in the hopes of becoming a doctor and building a hospital in his village.
Presents popular color-based idioms and their meanings, including "Out of the blue" and "Green with envy" with humorous illustrations accompanying each idiom
A young boy describes to two other children how his two mommies help him with all his needs.
Introduces a type of family increasingly visible in our society and reflects a child's practical and innocent look at the adults who love her.
Brings fun, laughter and life to some of the best examples of the complex and delightful English language.