Sally Anne Garland
2) Nook
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"Nook is small and shy, and she likes to sit in the cozy, comfy space of a hollow tree watching others play. Then, one day, when someone comes along to take Nook's space, she feels lost and afraid ... until she discovers she has friends looking out for her in ways she never imagined. This gentle story explores shyness and sensory needs, and inspires kindness, inclusion, and friendship"-- Jacket flap.
3) Stuck Inside
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What do you do when you're stuck inside and all the fun is outside? Tilly has to stay in until a big storm passes by. Her pup Toby has to stay in until his sore paw gets better. And there is absolutely, positively nothing fun to do. Then a hopeful Toby brings Tilly his leash, and Tilly gets an idea! This sweet story of exploration, creativity, and seeing old things in a new light will spark the imagination of any child who feels "stuck."
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When a young girl named Deano moves to America from Jamaica, she is frustrated to find that the boys at her school won't let girls play soccer with them at recess. But when she meets her classmate Jay who's blind, he helps the other boys see that girls can be good at sports, too. Features discussion questions, vocabulary, a writing prompt, and a recipe.
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Finley is on a quest to invent the perfect cupcake, but when he does, his sister Fiona says they taste like mold. Yuck. Then inventor Thomas Edison visits the family's Sweets Shop, launching the siblings on an adventure through history to find the best new ingredients.
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"Lawrence had big plans for Saturday: battling zombies in his favorite video game! So when he has to tag along with his sister to volunteer for a beach cleanup instead, he's pretty sure the day is going to be a boring disaster. But when he meets new friends and they end up on the run from a one-eyed monster, Saturday is suddenly anything but boring. In fact, it may just turn out to be the best day ever--if they can make it off the island"--Publisher...
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Finley and Fiona are upset when they learn about slavery at school. And when Harriet Tubman stops into their parents's sweet shop, she takes them back in time with her to see the Underground Railroad for themselves. Includes a brief biography of Harriet Tubman, a photograph, and text-related questions.
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Siblings Fiona and Finley help at their family bakery, Time Hop Sweets Shop. Currently they are both running for school president. When Abigail Adams visits the shop to get gingerbread, she takes the kids back to the White House with her. Includes a biography, comprehension questions, and Internet links.
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Siblings Fiona and Finley like to help at their family bakery, Time Hop Sweets Shop. When the resident parrot Tick Tock squawks, a notable person from history visits the shop. This time Clara Barton arrives for some cookies and takes the children back to the time of the Civil War to help on the battlefield. Includes a biography, comprehension questions, and Internet links.
16) Jaylah's jitters
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Jaylah, who is very shy, is supposed to sing in a family wedding but she concocts a plan to hide until it's over. However, when Jaylah learns the bride is also shy and nervous, the two devise a way to handle their wedding day jitters.
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Siblings Fiona and Finley help at their family bakery, Time Hop Sweets Shop. Fiona is discouraged with her school's model rocket club when a classmate tells her girls can't build rockets. Then Amelia Earhart visits the shop and takes the kids on a historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean--but things go awry. Includes a biography, comprehension questions, and Internet links.
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Siblings Fiona and Finley are helping at their family bakery, Time Hop Sweets Shop, when they are visited by Benjamin Franklin who arrives for some brownies and takes the children back in time to show them some of his inventions. Includes a biography, comprehension questions, and Internet links.