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Sourcebooks Explore 2024

A heartwarming picture book love letter to libraries and all the moments that make them so special!Everyone loves visiting the library! Children―and adults alike―enjoy searching the shelves for new adventures, curling up in their favorite cozy chair during story time, and even laughing with their friends during arts and crafts. The library has something for everybody!Thank you, library, for books in every nook and cranny.Thank you, library, for taking me on adventures from the seas to the stars.Thank you, library, for helpers who find the perfect book that I hug hard the whole way home.

Pixel+Ink 2024

Follow no-nonsense Croc and goofball Gator as they become junior rangers in their hometown swamp!Printed entirely in green ink, these fun STEM-filled books are perfect for InvestiGators fans.Croc and Gator could not be more different, but the one thing they have in common is the love of their swamp. And now they are old enough to train as junior Swamp Rangers! They can’t wait to learn about all the swamp’s plants and animals, and how to protect them.When outgoing Gator and reclusive Croc are paired up, neither is sure about the other. But it turns out that their differences help them ace their tests and reward them training certificates to become the best Swamp Rangers!This great buddy series pairs two animals that kids LOVE. In their challenge to become junior rangers, Croc and Gator will need to be courageous and brave little reptiles, as they explore their swamp and prepare to protect everyone in community.With each story, readers will train alongside Croc and Gator, as they gain more experience and get badges along the way. The books will have back matter to support the theme of each story.

Sourcebooks Explore 2024

From Lisa Katzenberger, author of the beloved book It Will Be Ok, comes a positive take on new experiences, fear, and worry based on the real cognitive behavioral therapy technique Act As If.One day, The Brave You won't be a different version of yourself―it will become your whole self.Have you ever been so scared that your tummy tumbled and your heart hiccupped and your fingers fiddled? You're not alone! Elephant, Cheetah, and Gator feel the same way. Join these three friends as they find their brave self by first imagining themselves as brave and growing into being brave!I Can Do It Even If I'm Scared is perfect for:Preschool classrooms and teachers looking for books on feelings, social emotional learning, mindfulness and social skillsSchool counselors and children's therapists looking for cognitive behavioral therapy technique books for childrenParents looking for books on bravery, courage, and facing fears

Clarion Books [S.l.] : 2024

The inspiring story of Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin. His historic contributions to the medical field, and selfless sale of his patent for just one dollar, changed the course of patients managing diabetes forever. Ideal for diabetic children and their families, readers who love biography and science, and fans of Digestion! The Musical.Frederick Banting was a shy boy who loved to care for the animals on his family farm. When they were sick, he searched for ways to make them better.When Frederick grew up, he remained curious about how to treat and cure illnesses, so he became a doctor and a teacher. After teaching his medical students about diabetes, his curiosity led him to discover insulin, which saves millions of lives worldwide today. Frederick could have gotten rich from his discovery, but he sold his formula for only a dollar, saying, “Insulin does not belong to me. It belongs to the world.”With bright, cheerful illustrations and informative back matter about insulin and diabetes, It Belongs to the World is an inspiring story of a curious boy who grew up to change medicine and countless lives for the better.

Sourcebooks eXplore 2021

Giraffe and Zebra meet every day under their favorite tree to walk to the watering hole. But today, Giraffe isn't there! Where could he be? Zebra spots him hiding in the tree; Giraffe has seen a spider and is scared silly. Zebra patiently talks to Giraffe and does the very best thing: supports Giraffe for as long as Giraffe needs it.

Penguin 2020

Peter does not like being bored, so he comes up with a way to have some festive fun--he'll celebrate a different holiday each day! He even rates them on a scale of 1 to 10. But when he wakes up one morning to discover there isn't any holiday, he realizes he'll have to take matters into his own hands and make up his own! That's easier said than done, though, and nothing seems to go right--until Peter realizes that even a regular, average, ordinary day can be something worth celebrating.

Picture Window Books 2018

Millie, who likes finding new hobbies, eagerly signs up for ninja school, only to learn that ninja skills, such as hiding and kicking, are a real challenge for a triceratops. Includes discussion question and dinosaur facts.