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2024 Legacy Books donated by Grade 5 |
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Ways to make friends
by Jairo Buitrago
As he tries to make new friends using unconventional methods, Toad learns that sometimes things don't go as planned and that sometimes being with yourself is a good way to pass the time, too.
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Daniel's good day
by Micha Archer
Strolling through his diverse community in search of what constitutes the ""good day"" his neighbors wish each other, little Daniel discovers that a good day can mean strong kite-flying winds, nice manners on the bus, plentiful bees in the garden, lots of birthdays at the bakery, wagging tails for the mail carrier and hugs shared with Grandma.
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When things aren't going right, go left
by Marc Colagiovanni
Reminding readers of their power to forge their own destinies, this deep and whimsical picture book creates an enduring message of strength and perseverance that is both universal and personal.
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We are all under one wide sky
by Deborah Wiles
From two clouds to ten whirligigs to two sleepyheads, counts ordinary things that show how small our planet is and that, no matter where we live, we are connected under one wide sky.
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Wiggles, stomps, and squeezes calm my jitters down
by Lindsey Rowe Parker
The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her fork on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands--these are the things that calm her jitters down. This book is for anyone who has ever felt the need for a wiggle, stomp, or squeeze!
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Ping
by Ani Castillo
An empowering and relatable picture book explores the growing feelings of anxiety accompanying today's digital world, outlining an imaginative visual metaphor about the joys, challenges and fragile art of interpersonal connections.
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A duck called Brian
by Al Murphy
Out of breakfast food, Brian the duck goes hunting for his best friend Gregory, and although there are plenty of other ducks around doing strange and potentially interesting things, Gregory is nowhere to be found.
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The tiger rising
by Kate DiCamillo
America's beloved storyteller, Newbery Award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Kate DiCamillo's classic stories have been refreshed with compelling new cover treatments, updated back matter, the addition of discussion questions and an excerpt from DiCamillo's forthcoming title to be released in April 2016.
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Battle of the Beast
by Jack Meggitt-phillips
Just when the Walker kids thought they were safe, the Wind Witch blasts Kristoff House into a crazy world of battles, beasts and cyborgs. From the searing heat and clashing swords of the Colosseum, to the snow-capped Tibetan mountains and some seriously freaky monks – the stakes have never been higher!
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Rabbit's bad habits
by Julian Gough
When Bear wakes up early from her hibernation, she decides to build a snowman. Her grumpy neighbor, Rabbit, decides to build an even better one. Rabbit & bear: Rabbit's bad habits is full of laugh-out-loud moments and chronicles the forming of an unlikely friendship. With illustrations throughout, this book is perfect for middle-grade readers and is sure to become a fun favorite on any kid's bookshelf.
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A Bad King Is a Sad Thing
by Julian Gough
Icebear has arrived in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he wants to be king. He's big and scary, and the more kind and understanding the animals are, the meaner he becomes. Rabbit is confused: Bear has always been able to fix their problems in the past – but maybe this time he needs to ask for help from someone else.
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Attack of the Snack
by Julian Gough
Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself?
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Pippa Morgan's diary
by Annie Kelsey
When Pippa tells a small lie to impress her best friend, she is entered into the school talent show even though she cannot sing at all.
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The absent alpacas
by Kayla Whaley
When a group of alpacas goes missing right before the alpaca costume contest at the Maine State Fair, Abbi, her dog, Barkley, and her friends must sniff out this mystery.
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The runaway robot
by Sherri Winston
When both a classmate's DIY robot and the class hamster go missing, Detective Wednesday Nadir and her service dog, Woof, must use the scientific method to solvetwocases at once.
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Catastrophe
by Sherri Winston
Amateur sleuths Wednesday and her service dog Woof must employ their keen skills of detection when Mrs. Winters' cat goes missing right before her big trip to Paris.
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Hana the thunder dragon
by Maddy Mara
The Storm Dragons will harness the incredible powers of thunder, lightning, and snow to help defeat a brand-new villain the Magic Forest: The Chaos Queen. Hana the Thunder Dragon doesn't like bullies. So she's determined to stop the Chaos Queen from causing trouble all over the Magic Forest. All she needs is a little help from her friends and a lot of dragon magic.
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Super Rabbit Boy world!
by Thomas Flintham
King Viking is doing a lot of evil plans at the same time so, with the help of Moon Girl and others, Super Rabbit Boy comes up with a plan to stop the supervillain's attacks.
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Super King Viking land!
by Thomas Flintham
In this action-packed, gaming-themed story, Sunny's dad enters Super World as King Viking where he must become the HERO and help Captain Trevor fix his boat, getting some unexpected assistance from Super Rabbit Boy.
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I survived the California wildfires, 2018
by Lauren Tarshis
A latest entry in the best-selling series traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk.
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Who's the best?
by Stephen Shaskan
Best friends Pizza and Taco engage in a hilarious campaign to prove which of them is the best, inviting their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger to help them prove themselves during a popularity contest that tests the strength of their bond.
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Best party ever!
by Stephen Shaskan
Pizza and Taco are bored and decide to throw a party, but despite their careful planning, nothing seems to go right.
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Super-awesome comic!
by Stephen Shaskan
Taking their love of comic books to the next level, two strong-willed foodstuffs—Pizza and Taco—must overcome their“artistic differences” to create their own super awesome comic book.
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Too cool for school
by Stephen Shaskan
Pizza and Taco get lessons on being cool from watching B.L.T., the new kid, which could lead to trouble for the dynamic duo.
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Wrestling Mania!
by Stephen Shaskan
Pizza's and Taco's moms want them to join a sports team, so when they see the wrestling sign-up sheet at school they choose their wrestling names and create signature moves, hoping to join the club.
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Dare to be scared!
by Stephen Shaskan
To prove to each other they aren't afraid, Pizza and Taco team up for the ultimate test?—?Ghost Pepper hunting?—?in this frighteningly funny young graphic novel.
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Rock out!
by Stephen Shaskan
In this hilarious young graphic chapter book, best friends Pizza and Taco decide to start a garage band, thinking they have all the right stuff to rock out despite their lack of mad musical skills.
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Agents of S.U.I.T. : from Badger to worse
by John Patrick Green
That's right, Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case...and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles and custom plush toys, they're sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case...the old-fashioned way. The bees-that's "bee-ee-ee," like the insect-that run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open.
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Super Mario manga mania / : Manga Mania
by Yukio Sawada
From crazy to classic, Mario and his friends star in adventures that find them traveling through the many worlds of one of the biggest video game series ever!
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The complete Chi's sweet home. Part 1
by Kanata Konami
Chi is a mischievous newborn kitten who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, finds herself lost. Separated from the warmth and protection of her mother, feels distraught. Overcome with loneliness she breaks into tears in a large urban park meadow, when she is suddenly rescued by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. The kitty is then quickly and quietly whisked away into the warm and inviting Yamada family apartment where pets are strictly not permitted. The Complete Chi's Sweet Home collectsChi's Sweet Home vol 1, Chi's Sweet Home vol 2 and Chi's Sweet Home vol 3 and includes never before translated comics from Konami Kanata in a new larger trim size!
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It feels good to be yourself : a book about gender identity
by Theresa Thorn
Providing sensitive vocabulary for initiating discussions, a warmhearted, straightforward exploration of gender identity offers children a fuller understanding of themselves and others, in a compassionate story written by the mother of a transgender child and illustrated by a non-binary transgender artist.
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The global ocean
by Rochelle Strauss
Filled with interesting information, vibrant visuals and plenty of calls to action, this important book shows the global ocean's enormous influence on the planet, why it is currently in danger, and how to restore and heal Earth's most important feature.
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Dogs
by Pascale de Bourgoing
Offers information about various breeds of dogs, as well as basic physical characteristics, communication abilities, and the kinds of work dogs can perform, in a text on pages with transparent overlays that change the pictures.
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What is God?
by Etan Boritzer
Answers the question "What is God?" by examining different people's interpretations of God and discussing various religions, talks about how most religions are basically the same, and teaches the reader how to talk to God.
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Guide to Redstone
by Mojang Ab
From the creator of the game, this revised illustrated guide includes new information for the latest version of the game and features tips on creating working circuits and complex builds.
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Minecraft : guide to exploration
by Mojang AB (Firm)
Minecraft is a sandbox game where anything is possible! The Overworld is yours to explore--but knowing where to adventure and how to survive the dangers is a test for even the most experienced player. From navigating biomes and surviving in the wild, tofinding hidden structures and the rare treasures they hold--this official handbook will guide you through becoming the ultimate explorer.
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Minecraft : guide to survival
by Thomas McBrien
From the official Minecraft team, this illustrated guide to survival is updated with information for the latest version of the game and teaches players how to find resources, craft equipment and protect themselves.
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Minecraft. Guide to combat
by Craig Jelley
In this brand-new, fully illustrated guide to combat, Minecrafters will learn how to survive the perils and pitfalls of defending their base.
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Pokâemon scarlet & Pokâemon violet handbook.
by Scholastic Inc.
Meet all the Pokâemon of the brand-new Paldea region featured in the new Scarlet and Violet video games! Every amazing Pokâemon of this new generation is included in this comprehensive handbook. You'll discover stats and facts about them all, from the new first partners Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, to classic favorites like Pikachu. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the Pokâemon of this all-new region!
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How it's built. House
by Becky Herrick
Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how different structures are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout.
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How it's built. Car
by Becky Herrick
Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how different structures are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout.
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How it's built. Sailboat
by Rebecca Stanborough
Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how different structures are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout.
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How it's built. Rocket
by Elise Wallace
Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how rockets are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout.
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Hot and cold animals. Sun bear or Polar bear
by Marilyn Easton
NEW series. Nonfiction, full-color photos and short blocks of text to entertain and explain and how some animals with the same name can survive in very different environments.
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Hot and cold animals. Fennec fox or Arctic fox
by Marilyn Easton
NEW series. Nonfiction, full-color photos and short blocks of text to entertain and explain and how some animals with the same name can survive in very different environments.
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