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August 20, 2016
Right to Vote Earned Through Bravery
A child in South Africa is shocked by her frail grandmother's insistence that she vote a right now possible for the first time in her hundred-year life. Their tender relationship infuses this story with emotional resonance. Thembe understands the heroic effort required.
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August 16, 2016
Food Bridges Cultures and Nurtures Friendships
Around the world, families come together to share meals, make music, celebrate joys and shoulder sorrows. "Rice and Rocks" written uses food as a common element that bridges cultures..
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Try, Try, Try Again, Failing Forward into Success
"Have you ever thought about inventing something of your own? You're never too young to try." Paprents can paraphrase that quote and say, "You're never too old to try." Viewing failure as the stepping stone to success is one foundational theme of the book as reflected in this Edison quote: "I know several thousand things that won't work." He learned from failure instead of allowing it to end his dreams. Timeless Thomas conveys this essential life lesson well.
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August 15, 2016
School–in the Classroom and Beyond
Over the next few weeks, children across America will return to school. Though many will complain loudly, by summer's end, most children look forward to the return of a steady routine, being with friends and learning new things. But. Not. All. For some children school is a trial.
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August 9, 2016
Fear of Attachment: When Trust Is an Unaffordable Luxury
The emotional struggles portrayed rings true for both Oksana and her adoptive parents. Self-doubt, grief, loss is experienced by the entire family, not just the child. It affects the way they relate to one another. It factors into their thoughts, beliefs and expectations.
Each is shaped by both their history and their dream of becoming a family. This is an honest, memorable book that fulfills its ambition to raise awareness of adoption and the complexities inherent in it.
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When Trust Is an Unaffordable Luxury
The emotional struggles portrayed rings true for both Oksana and her adoptive parents. Self-doubt, grief, loss is experienced by the entire family, not just the child. It affects the way they relate to one another. It factors into their thoughts, beliefs and expectations.
Each is shaped by both their history and their dream of becoming a family. This is an honest, memorable book that fulfills its ambition to raise awareness of adoption and the complexities inherent in it.
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August 6, 2016
Ready for School?
Returning to school is exciting & challenging for both children & parents allaround the world. These fun stories help ease fears and amplify curiosity.
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August 1, 2016
Why Choose Kindness?
Our daily lives consists of interactions with others plus conversations within ourselves about who we are, what we value and how that governs the actions we choose. Emotions influence us and shape what we think and how we act. The way...
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July 25, 2016
Value Difference and Diversity, Fit In, Stand Up
Yearning for acceptance, apprehension about difference, the search for common ground...Here are three books which tackle these big concepts with humor and emotion. They open perspectives and minds while entertaining. GReat selections for readers of ANY age.
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