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Sydney's big speech
by Malcolm Newsome
Sydney wants to be a great leader when she grows up, but when she tries to speak in front of the class, she gets nervous, and the words just won't come out. Sydney's journey includes practice and encouragement from her loving dad. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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| Under the Table by Allan Ahlberg; illustrated by Bruce IngmanBeginning with an elephant under the table, an ordinary day quickly transforms into an adventure as young Elsie Cannon and her family keep finding unexpected animals. Veteran picture book author Allan Ahlberg gets zany in this rambunctious read. |
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You go first
by Ariel Bernstein
Waiting in line to go down the new slide, Cat thinks of all the things that could go wrong, making his good friend Duck nervous and not want to go down either, and must find a way to make sure Duck doesn't miss out on the fun! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| Little Shrew by Akiko MiyakoshiMeet anthropomorphic Little Shrew, a small creature with big dreams. Featuring sparse words and textured, detail-rich illustrations, this sweet slice of life is longer than a typical picture book and may appeal to beginning readers, as well as those who appreciate everyday beauty. |
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Joyful Song : A Naming Story
by Lesléa Newman
"Beyond excited for his baby sister's naming ceremony in the temple, Zachary and his moms invite each neighbor to come along until it's finally time for him to reveal his sister's name?—?a truly joyful moment for everyone! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Dive in
by David Sabino
A Game Day leveled reader introduces the kinds of athletic challenges that will be tested during the summer Olympics, describing the sport's history, introducing some of its most distinctive contributions and explaining the kinds of skills that competing swimmers require. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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What are the Summer Olympics?
by Gail Herman
A series presented in the same format and designed for the same audience as the phenomenally successful Who Was...? series offers compelling, easy-to-read accounts of historical events that changed our world and includes 16 pages of photos and reproductions as well as illustrations. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Unstoppable: How Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Defeated Army by Art Coulson; illustrated by Nick HardcastleRetro pen-and-ink illustrations heighten the action in this introductory biography of multi-talented athlete Jim Thorpe, whose football skills at the Carlisle Indian School launched a career that included becoming the first Native American (Sac and Fox Nation) to medal for the United States at the Olympics. |
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| She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez; illustrated by Nina MataFrom her perspective as an Olympic gold medalist, gymnast Laurie Hernandez spins the story of Zoe, a spirited girl feeling discouraged after falling off a balance beam. Many kids will relate to Zoe's fears of trying again at a difficult task. Read-alike: Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris. |
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The golden goal
by Meg Braithwaite
Shares the story of how Team Canada faced off against Team USA in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the "golden goal" that changed the game
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Albert Lea Public Library 211 E Clark St. Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007 (507) 377-4350alplonline.org |
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