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Henry has been deaf from an early age. He's intelligent and aware of language, but by age six, he has decided it's not safe to speak to strangers. When the time comes for him to start school, he is labeled "unteachable." Because his family has very little money, his parents and older sister, Molly, feel powerless to help him. Henry's sent to Riverview, a bleak institution where he is misunderstood, underestimated, and harshly treated. Victor, a conscientious objector to World War II, is part of a Civilian Public Service program and arrives at Riverview to serve as an attendant in 1942.

She/he/they/them. Why do we use gender pronouns? And why do some people wish to be referred to as "they"? What is gender identity all about? Students will learn to understand these terms and the reasons behind them. They will also learn how to deal with questions they may have about gender identity.

Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, this adaptation of the beloved folk song creates a dazzling, intimate interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature.

Before he was commodore in the US Navy, before sailing for Napoleon Bonaparte and Benjamin Franklin, before he fought in the Revolutionary War and escaped from the redcoat prison, Joshua Barney was a boy. And he wanted to sail. Joshua began sailing at age 12 and worked his way to second mate of a cargo ship by age 15. When the first mate jumps ship and his captain dies, Joshua assumes command of a leaky ship and a headstrong crew. To prove to himself, his family, and the world that he was meant to be a sailor, Joshua has to save the ship, deliver his cargo, and unite his men.

One year ago, a solar flare scorched the Earth and destroyed life as we know it. With their parents gone and their supplies running low, grieving stepsiblings Millie and Rose leave home with their infant half-brother in search of Millie’s grandma, a Seminole elder—who Millie knows in her gut is still alive, even if Rose isn’t so sure. Along the way, they meet a group of other surviving kids calling themselves the Lost Boys and their lone adult leader, who reluctantly agree to help them brave the hostile wasteland to make it to Millie’s grandma safely. But the landscape isn’t the only threat.

Coconut Toad is a blind toad. On his adventure through the forest he will discover what a friend is, emotions, and that not everything can be seen with the eyes.

"The Rottie Who Thought He Was Santa Claus" is a heartwarming and hilariously festive children's story about Rocky, a lovable Rottweiler who truly believes he's Santa Claus! Every Christmas, Rocky dons his bright red Santa suit, hops on his magical sleigh, and takes to the skies, led by an unlikely team of twelve cats dressed as reindeer.

In this story, you will get to meet Balloon, the special cat that believed he could do just about anything. Through his journey, Balloon realizes that he can be, do, or have anything he puts his mind to, as long as he truly believes it in his heart.

Have you ever seen a duckling can crow and wakes everyone up in the morning? Let's see how the duckling did it?...

Edna the very first chicken is hatching her very first eggs! With long, sharp teeth and claws, one of her chicks, Sinclair, is an unusual chicken. But when Gorgosaurus threatens his family, Sinclair might just prove to be the best chicken ever. Heartfelt and humorous, this delightful book celebrates dinosaurs, chickens, the importance of family, and the joy of accepting who we are.

This story is excerpted from The Legendary Casey Jones: And Other American Folktales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces extraordinary characters in this mesmerizing tale of American heritage.

Salten's most famous work is Bambi (1923), or Bambi, in the Woods, also known as Bambi: A Life in the Woods. It was translated into English in 1928 and became a Book-of-the-Month Club success, and then formed the basis of the 1942 animated Disney classic, Bambi.

Oh No, Where Did He Go? takes its listeners through the process of losing someone very special to them. It shows the mix of emotions that children can feel and how to cope with them. JT is the main character, and he finds answers to his questions: Where is Grandpa now, how will I ever find him, and how can he get out of the hole they put the big box in? It is a lesson of love, care, and trust in the God who loves us most.

Riley is excited about starring in his first school play - but his nerves keep getting the better of him. His mummy and daddy will be in the audience and Riley is excited that they’ll be there to watch him in his starring role as the wise king. In addition, Riley can’t wait to put on his costume - a kingly cape and crown! But he keeps getting overwhelmed by the butterflies in his tummy! What if he walks on the stage and freezes? Or what if he walks on the stage and sneezes?

"Last stop! Everybody out!" Jonathan is trying not to make a mess, but someone has put a subway station in his apartment. So Jonathan goes to City Hall to fix the computer.

The young (and the young at heart) will squeal with delight as Pig Dude attempts the impossible in various silly but ingenious ways, often resulting in a bruised ego and sometimes much worse. While, along the way, slowly discovering that Mama was right to have so much faith in him.

Are you different? Well, so is Jason the Penguin. He’s also bright, funny, and cute, and doesn’t sound like the other penguins. Jason’s dad worries that nobody will understand his son and thinks he needs help. But does he? Discover what happens to Jason and his family in this delightful rhyming story.

Now that Jason’s Dad has learnt to understand him, he wants to teach him about life as a penguin, starting with the sea. Jason knows he should be able to swim, but the sea looks so big and scary. Will Jason be able to overcome his fear with the help of a vegetarian sea lion and some friendly crabs? Or will the naughty seagulls and teasing penguins stop him from even trying? See if Jason triumphs in this amusing rhyming story.

“Rudy the Smart Kid” is and inspiring children’s book that celebrates diversity and promotes a love of learning. The story follows a young boy with an insatiable curiosity and intelligence, who defies expectations and breaks through milestones at an astonishing pace. The book includes advanced vocabulary, check-on-learning, and journal prompts. In the preface and epilogue, co-author Dawn Charleston-Green (Rudy’s mother) shares how she learned to advocate for her son’s giftedness, and never allowed others’ opinion to deter him.

All his life, William Stanley searched for a wild place of his own. Growing up in the straightened-out city blocks of his childhood and finding some respite in summer trips to a cabin in the woods, he yearned for space, fragrant soil, tall trees, and the silence that surrounds them. In Hawaii, he learned of acres of land depleted from toxic agricultural practices, and he became determined to restore that land and create one of the most comprehensive palm gardens in the world.