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2) Busy Betty
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"As she tries to give her big, smelly dog Frank a bath, which becomes more impossible by the minute, Betty learns that she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Claire can't wait to get out on the ice and skate, skate, skate! She's going to jump, leap, and twirl! Just you wait--pretty soon she'll be on TV and dazzling audiences everywhere. But when Claire and her mom arrive at the Ice Center for Claire's very first skating lesson, it's not everything Claire was dreaming it would be...In this humorous tale of expectation meets reality, Claire discovers beautiful performances require lots of skill, and it's...
5) My own spin
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Twelve-year-old Arlo is tired of living in his older sister's shadow, especially on the basketball court. He likes playing ping pong at home, so he decides to try the Olympic sport of table tennis, but he soon discovers it's very different from the game he grew up playing in the basement. Arlo must find the confidence to persevere even when the compeition gets tough.
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"Stacey's favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the library and she gets to lose herself in her beloved books. On one of these special days, Stacey discovers that a new student named Julie has trouble reading in English, so they begin sharing books and stories to practice. Soon, more students start to join them."-- Front jacket flap.
7) Oh, Panda
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Panda tries to follow a butterfly over a mountain, but the slippery, snowy slope makes it difficult to climb.
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"When Eva's hopes for a cheerful flower garden are dashed by a rascally -- and hungry! -- rabbit, she sinks into despair. But it's from this new vantage point that she discovers something surprising and wonderful about her four-legged-nemesis that reminds Eva of her own growing family and inspires her to try again. This lyrical picture book is a celebration of springtime and resilience that encourages readers to feel life's biggest emotions fully."--...
10) Unflappable
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"Three flightless birds creatively and persistently pursue their dream of flying until, at last, they succeed"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Barbara Hendricks, a tortoise, has entered a road race, but what was she thinking? With only a week to go before the big day, she worries that she doesn't stand a chance against the other animals competing. Barbara's friend and owner, Lorraine, inspires her to train a little bit more each day and coaxes her out of her shell when the race day arrives. How intimidating to line up next to the slow loris, the snail, the sloth, and the walrus! But Barbara...
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"Beatrix Butterfly wakes up on the wrong side of the watermelon bed, starting her day not at all as planned. ... What started as an off day turns back on as Beatrix Butterfly evolves and grows by sharing her feelings, keeping a promise, helping others, and winging it for once."-- Provided by publisher.