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Whether scorching heat, frigid temps, stormy skies, or drenching downpours, weather plays a big role in our day-to-day lives. Watch the skies in this hi-lo adventure through the wild and wacky world of weather. Struggling readers in grades 3 through 5 won3t be able to put down these accessible books written at a 1st and 2nd grade reading level.

Immediately after high school graduation, eighteen-year-old Maya is kicked out of her wealthy dad's NYC home; he prides himself on forcing his kids to ""make their own way in the world."" Maya's mom lives in Guatemala, so Maya crashes with friends while working and trying to land freelance writing gigs. Maya struggles to find her footing until she gets access to a ""writing room,"" a shared workspace where she can focusCand get to know the intriguing neighbor, Jake, who's often there. When she discovers her dad is bankrolling a virulently anti-immigrant candidate for governor, Maya_the daughter of an immigrant_realizes she can3t continue quietly accepting his choices. She3ll have to take a stand, using the voice she's found in the writing room.

Join the celebrations as a class full of kids discovers how cultures around the world observe the new year. From Laos to Mexico, China to Scotland, Iran to Nicaragua, and more, A Year of Celebraciones follows the main character's continuing cultural education as she learns about how different kids and families she knows celebrate New Year's. Traditions include decorations, gifts, foods, and gatherings. This exciting tour of the globe will encourage kids to learn about how their own families ring in the end of the year and the beginning of the next, while discovering that there are so many ways to celebrate!

First-grader Carolyn is in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her! She can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she has to do it a little differently. Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with more information on discussing disabilities with children and helping them to build positive, empathic relationships.

Soothing and empowering, You Are Your Strong reassures kids that they can handle big emotions and highlights the benefit of developing inner strength and confidence in oneself. With diverse characters and scenes featuring a range of different family relationshipsCfrom parents to grandparents to an older sister in the militaryCthis book shows kids that they will have help along the way to being strong and in control. Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Julia Martin Burch, PhD, with advice for building skills to navigate and cope with big emotions.

Learn with animal friends that there's no challenge too big to face. Whether it's overcoming obstacles, checking off chores, or showing your true self, these simple stories and charming illustrations show that you can do it!

Some people say ""Hey!"" by using their words. They bellow loudly to greet you. But others say hi with only a smile to tell you they're so glad you're here. There are so many ways that people communicate! And we probably have different styles than lots of our family and friends. Some love to run up and talk to new people right away; some prefer to hang back and let others approach them. Some look people right in the eye, and some prefer to focus somewhere else. Some people love to shake hands or hug, and others may prefer not to touch. Every person is unique, and the ways we communicate are unique too. The way we talk to new people may be different from the way we talk to family and friends. Or maybe it even changes day to day! However we communicate, it's all okay. You can say hi however you want!

Ellie feels like she is disappointing people if she says '""no."" One way or another, she thinks she is hurting someone's feelings. Or she puts other people's wants or needs in front of her own. With help from her parents and her teacher, Ellie finds the strength to be honest with people and do the right thing for herself by learning how to say ""no."" This is a hopeful, helpful story for kids who need reassurance that they can be nice to others and be true to themselves.

This gentle and affirming story encourages readers to remember a loved one in small and meaningful ways through their own life experiences. Our loved ones are always with us, and we can remember them not only with past experiences, but with future ones as well. Whether it's making a snowman just like they used to, or watching the fireworks they would love, or simply being thankful for the time spent with them, they will always be there. This companion book to You'll Find Me offers gentle and positive ways to incorporate a lost loved one's presence into future life experiences. The soothing narration and soft scenes allow space for loss while encouraging a transition to remembrance and hope.

Loss becomes remembrance in this book that offers tender ways to pay tribute to, and meaningfully incorporate, a loved one's lost presence into present and future life experiences. Be it departed friends, family, pets, and more, memories can carry us beyond the precious moments we have together to keep the ones we loved before in mind forever. Throughout the book, the omnipresent narrator encourages thoughtful reflection on the empty spaces left by the loss. The gentle scenes portrayed inspire recovery from sadness and honor those who are absent. This lyrical, heartful story provides consent and gently encourages readers to move to a place of peace and acceptance despite the absence.