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Principal Vance warns Alec to pay attention in class, or else--but Alec loves reading too much. So, he starts the Losers Club, intending to be the only member, just to have free reading time to himself. Astonishingly, other kids join the club, and Alec begins to realize that his life could be just as interesting as the stories he loves.
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When Ray, Preeti, Mina, and Niki bring their favorite lunches to school, their classmates scrunch their noses and act disgusted, but the four children learn to stand up for their lunches and cultural backgrounds. Based on the real-life childhood experiences of chefs Ray Garcia, Preeti Mistry, Mina Park, and Niki Russ Federman.
4) Why?
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Would-be supervillain Doctor X-Ray swoops into the mall, threatening destruction, only to be confronted by a little girl asking "why" to his every declaration, until finally he is forced to reveal, and understand, the root of his anger--and so departs in peace.
6) You go first
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Charlotte, twelve, and Ben, eleven, are highly-skilled competitors at online Scrabble and that connection helps both as they face family issues and the turmoil of middle school.
7) Chubby bunny
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Barbara "Bunny" Binks comes from a long line of Barbaras, that started with her mother and grandmother. She loves putting her hair up in "bunny buns," playing with her rabbit Ralph, and eating marshmallows. Then one day, she participates in her favorite marshmallow eating contest at field day called "Chubby Bunny," and her classmates start teasing her. But with a little help from her gradma Barbara, Bunny figures out a very sweet solution.
11) No more teasing
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The class bully loves to tease Katie Woo until she decides to ignore him.
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"Bullying can happen to anyone, but it often happens to kids who are somehow different from their peers. Being a member of a minority or having a disability can make a child a target for bullying. Learn how to resist bullying practices, such as exclusion, rumors, and insensitive language in this informative book"--Provided by the publisher.
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When "One of a Kind" is laughed at by Purple One and called a name by Green One, One learns about the Tease Monster. Discusses the difference between friendly teasing and mean teasing, and why some teasing can have a negative effect if it's meant to be hurtful and cause embarrassment. Includes notes for parents and educators.
16) I'm the boss
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Addresses the topic of why it's not nice to be a bully.
19) Are you a bully?
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Bullies who want to change their behavior will find a wealth of useful information presented in accessible text. The focus is on rehabilitation -- including whom to ask for help, how to make it right with victims and how to channel feelings in positive ways. Readers will learn how one's actions affect others and the importance of being respectful of others. --Publishers Website.
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Lucy's grandpa has always taught her the importance of treating others the way you would want to be treated, and that it's okay to be different. When Lucy's classmate Ralph starts teasing her at school, Lucy makes a very courageous decision to stand up for herself and what she believes.