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“A magnificent resource for transforming backyards into stimulating environments which enhance children’s creativity, learning, and fun.” —Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, and Vitamin N
Access to technology has created a generation of children who are more plugged in than ever before—often with negative consequences. But there is a...
Access to technology has created a generation of children who are more plugged in than ever before—often with negative consequences. But there is a...
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"Mom needs to wake up her child whose job is to play. From dancing in puddles to jumping in leaves, and swinging high enough to almost reach the sun, there's so much to do in a fun-filled day. For those seeking children's books about diversity, this loving depiction of everyday shenanigans is sure to become a story time favorite." --publisher's website.
4) Be a maker
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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to make everything from a tower to a charitable donation, alone or with neighbors.
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"We all need certain things in order to survive--food, shelter, and safety to name a few. But in order to live fun and joyful lives, we need a lot more than the basics. For popular podcaster and bestselling author Annie F. Downs, fun is at the top of that list. We all know that having fun enriches our lives, but so much gets in the way of prioritizing it. Tough days, busyness, and feelings that are hard to talk about keep us from recognizing and...
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"After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has nobody with whom to play, but one day she learns of a secret garden in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed--and a gust of magic leads her to a hidden door that reveals a world she could never have imagined." --back cover
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Loula books (Anne Villeneuve) volume 1
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Tired of her terrible older brothers, Loula decides to run away to Africa, where she crosses a sandbox desert, paddle-boats across piranha-filled waters, and enjoys an African sunset with her mother's driver, Gilbert.
11) Shady Baby
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"Meet the one and only Shady Baby! With a flash of side-eye and a dash of kindness, Shady Baby is the first to stand up for her friends. But when her feelings are hurt, will anyone have her back?"--book jacket.
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Judy Moody volume 9
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"When crime-dog-in-training Mr. Chips goes missing, Judy Moody, her friends, and her brother, Stink, find themselves smack-dab in the middle of an honest-to-jeepers real life whodunit! Agent Judy Drewdy is on the case!" --back cover
13) I spy Fly Guy!
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"When Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place: the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too! A very worried Buzz follows the truck to the dump, where he sees zillions of flies. Where is Fly Guy?" --Scholastic.com
14) The wish tree
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In winter Charles and his trusty toboggan set out to find the wish tree, and along the way he helps to make the wishes of his friends Squirrel, Fox, and Beaver come true.
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"Ware can’t wait to spend summer 'off in his own world'—dreaming of knights in the Middle Ages and generally being left alone. But then his parents sign him up for dreaded Rec camp, where he must endure Meaningful Social Interaction and whatever activities so-called 'normal' kids do. On his first day Ware meets Jolene, a tough, secretive girl planting a garden in the rubble of an abandoned church next to the camp. Soon he starts skipping Rec,...
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We've all been there. Or more accurately, we've all been with kids in the backseat clamoring (over and over!) "Are we there yet?" In this genius of a picture book, bestselling author Nina Laden combines forces with dynamic illustrator Adam McCauley to turn that dilemma on its head. Fun for kids and adults, the book is filled with details that readers will want to hunt for (over and over!). Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
17) Willow
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In art class, neatness, conformity, and imitation are encouraged, but when Willow brings imagination and creativity to her projects, even straight-laced Miss Hawthorn is influenced.
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Somehow Judy, Stink, and Aunt Opal end up at an abandoned amusement park, eating what...? (Age 5-8)
Judy is desperately trying to earn thrill points, so she plans a trip to the Cemetery Creep 'n' Crawl. Meanwhile, Stink has been collecting all the samples and evidence he can in his efforts to catch Bigfoot. Add in Aunt Opal's crazy driving (and bad sense of direction), and somehow they all end up at an abandoned amusement park, eating
19) Together we swim
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"A joyful, encouraging ode to a mother and son's relationship and the unforgettable experience of a child's first swimming lessons. Jumping into the water can be more than a little scary! But with Mom's steady arms there's no fear of sinking. With a kick, a splash, and his family's cheers of encouragement, one determined boy finds his groove, making waves in this fun-filled day at the pool"--From publisher website.
20) Star Fishing
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A sleepless night turns into a marvelous adventure through the stars in this dreamy bedtime story
Itâs the kind of night when you just canât fall asleep.
You feel as though everyone in the world is asleep but you.
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âOh, I see a light!
Is somebody awake?â
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Brimming with wonder and enchantment, award-winning author-illustrator Sang-Keun Kimâs...
Itâs the kind of night when you just canât fall asleep.
You feel as though everyone in the world is asleep but you.
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âOh, I see a light!
Is somebody awake?â
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Brimming with wonder and enchantment, award-winning author-illustrator Sang-Keun Kimâs...
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