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Ella enchanted volume 1
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In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her. At birth, Ella of Frell was given the gift of obedience by a fairy. Ella soon realizes that this gift is little better than a curse, for how can she truly be herself if at any time anyone can order her to hop on one foot, or cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom--and she'll have to obey? Ella's quest to break...
2) On my honor
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When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.
3) Bloom
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"Sorrel Fallowfield is so good at being good that teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school rules - and there are lots. Luckily, Sorrel doesn't have any trouble following them, until the day she discovers a faded packet of Surprising Seeds buried under a tree in her backyard. Now she's hearing voices, seeing things, experiencing an almost unstoppable urge to plant the seeds in some very unusual places and completely failing to...
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Responsible me! volume 3
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The rules keep getting in the way of Noodle's fun. There are so many rules -- too many rules! And Noodle struggles because he doesn't think many of them actually apply to HIM. Will Noodle's mother and teacher convince him that rules are meant to help, not harm, him?--Publisher.
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OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Christmas Picture books - Youth
OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Christmas Picture books - Youth
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In this radiant tale, a young boy in Japan celebrates his very first Christmas. Two cultures joyously combine for the day as the boy's mother shares a glimpse of her American childhood with her son. Allen Say's glowing watercolors and affecting words paint a story rich with the holiday spirit -- a story of family, of giving, of goodwill, and the hope for peace. - Flyleaf.
A Japanese boy learns of Christmas when his mother decorates a pine tree with...
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A lesson in obedience ...Troo is not a baby, and he's not afraid to climb the biggest tree in the forest-even though his parents told him not to. But this tree isn't safe for anyone! What will happen if Troo falls?
This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
13) No
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It's winter and little bear doesn't want to go to sleep. He'd rather play, and he's sure he won't get cold outside, no matter how long the winter is, how deep the snow might get, or how hard the storm might blow. Until, that is, little bear finds himself all alone in a snowstorm.
14) Mum's strike
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Gujarati
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An entertaining story about three mischievous children and what happens one Saturday when they are supposed to be tidying their room.
15) Owl moon
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OBD Caldecott Medal Winners - YOUTH
OBD Father's Day (June) - YOUTH
OBD Winter Books - YOUTH
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OBD Father's Day (June) - YOUTH
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On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
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Larry is a lovable monster (if a bit too curious) and the star of this hilarious, interactive picture book. There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button. (Seriously, don't even think about it!) Even if it does look kind of nice, you must never push the button. Who knows what would happen? Okay, quick. No one is looking... push the button. Uh, oh.
17) Little fox, lost
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"Little Fox is lost in the snowy forest. When an old owl offers to help him find his way home, Little Fox remembers his mother's rhyming warning to stay still if he is lost. Instead of following a stranger, Little Fox finds a better solution: he lets the other animals help him sing his mother's rhyme until she follows their voices to him."--
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In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.
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Explore the Classics - YOUTH
Italian American Heritage Month
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Italian American Heritage Month
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"When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works."
20) 5 to 1: a novel
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"In a dystopian future where gender selection has led to [boys outnumbering girls] 5 to 1, marriage is arranged based on a series of tests. It's Sudasa's turn to pick a husband through this 'fair' method, but she's not sure she wants to be a part of it"--
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