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3) Grumblebunny
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When three sweet rabbits and one ill-tempered one encounter a hungry wolf, they come to appreciate their differences in attitude.
4) Santa Bruce
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Grumpy and cold when his forest friends insist he stay awake to celebrate Christmas, Bruce the bear, wearing his long underwear and warm hat, is mistaken for Santa by the youngest forest creatures.
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Beatrice does her best thinking upside down. Hanging from trees by her knees, doing handstands ... for Beatrice Zinker, upside down works every time. She was definitely upside down when she and her best friend, Lenny, agreed to wear matching ninja suits on the first day of third grade. But when Beatrice shows up at school dressed in black, Lenny arrives with a cool new outfit and a cool new friend. Even worse, she seems to have forgotten all about...
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"The Knight Who Might tries really hard to be a knight, but things don't always go to plan--even with a magic horse, sword, and helmet! However, when The Knight Who Might spots a knight competition advertised, he sees his chance to show the world what a positive attitude can do! This laugh-out-loud story is all about positive attitude and giving it a go, even when you are bound to fail. "--Provided by publisher.
11) Abuelita and me
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"In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city. Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious--sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story's young narrator...
12) Positive ninja
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Remember to start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.
14) Thank you bees
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Clouds bring the rain that makes puddles to splash in. Sheep give us wool for our sweaters and hats. The honey that sweetens our bread comes from bees (thank you, bees). With spare, repetitive text and bright, torn-paper collage artwork, this picture book gives even the youngest readers a subtle sense of how everyday things are related ? and inspires an appreciation for life's simple gifts.
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This is a fictional story combining factual information on bear habit and habitat with the difficult journey of overcoming a disability. Little Beau is born with a challenge but he decides that his future is a matter of choice, and he must put aside self-pity if he is to be strong and survive. Beau's journey progresses from birth in the den to successfully living on his own. This story explains how any obstacle, be it physical, economic or emotional,...