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Hetty and harriet

Oakley, Graham

Two young hens become dissatisfied with their boring lives and decide to find a new home. Their curiosity leads them on exciting and dangerous adventures, which eventually lead them back home.

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adventures, assertiveness, birds, boredom, chicken, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, exploration, friendship, independence, peer resistance, refusal skills, sharing, shelter, verbal communication

The church mice spread their wings

Oakley, Graham

Humphrey and the other mice decide to go back to nature, and Sampson, the church cat, follows. They experience lots of adventures and also realize how much they love their home.

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adventures, animals, assertiveness, birds, cat, conflict resolution, exercise, goal setting, homesickness, mouse, owl, rat, verbal communication, walking

The diary of a church mouse

Oakley, Graham

Humphrey, a church mouse, makes a New Year's Resolution to write the story of his life. Instead he keeps a journal because he would not know what happens in the last chapter.

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animals, assertiveness, critical thinking, determination, goal setting, holidays, memories, mouse, new year, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, storytelling

The church mice adrift

Oakley, Graham

The church mice lose their home to the rats. Together with the cat, they make a plan to gain their home back.

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animals, assertiveness, cat, conflict resolution, creativity, critical thinking, decision making, friendship, goal setting, helping, mouse, neighbors, rat, shelter, teamwork, verbal communication

The church mice and the moon

Oakley, Graham

Two church mice are kidnapped for use as astronauts. As they are about to be launched to the moon, their caretaking cat rescues them.

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animals, astronaut, careers, cat, child care, kidnapped, moon, mouse, robbery

Straight to the pole

O'Malley, Kevin

A little boy is trudging through the snow to the bus stop. He comes up with every excuse why he can't go any further in the snow. Suddenly, he finds out school is closed and he gets up to play.

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friendship, imagination, school, seasons, snow, temperature, vacation, weather, winter

Emily has a very loud voice and her parents and tutor do not know what to do with her. The tutor suggests that she go to a boarding school for quiet girls. Before she leaves for the school, Emily takes a trip into town where she sees a sign for loud help on a ship that is setting sail that day. Emily uses her voice to save several ships from crashing at sea.

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animals, author's note, bodies of water, critical thinking, family, food, helping, learning, manners, noise, nutrition, ocean, parents, school, sea, ship, sleep, song, sounds, storm, uniqueness, verbal communication, whale, wind

Halloween pie

O'Malley, Kevin//O'Tunnell, Michael

An old witch makes Halloween pie and puts a spell on it so she is protected when she flies on her broom. Several graveyard creatures smell her pie and eat it-- only to have the spell cast upon them.

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autumn, consequences, creativity, ghosts, halloween, holidays, hunger, nonverbal communication, protection, recipe, repetition, seasons, vampires, verbal communication, witches

Roller coaster

O'Malley, Kevin

A young girl visits Fantasy Park and gets to play golf, games, and eat ice cream. She is not tall enough to ride the roller coaster though. This year she has grown and now she can ride the roller coaster.

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body image, carnival, excitement, exercise, family, feelings, food, games, golf, happiness, humor, nonverbal communication, nutrition, play, running, sizes, transportation

Leo cockroach...toy tester

O'Malley, Kevin

Leo the cockroach is a toy tester for Mildred Splatt's toy company. He tests toys at night and puts the best toys in her office without her realizing it is him doing all the work. Whenever Mildred sees Leo she tries to squash him because she thinks he is only a pest. One day, Leo decides to fly over to the toy company across the street to see if he can help their business and earn more respect. When he is treated poorly, by the president who does not like his ideas, Leo escapes to work for Mildred again. He writes a letter explaining that he is the one that helps her and he is named Employee of the Year.

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airplane, animals, appreciation, business, cat, conflict resolution, critical thinking, feelings, hard work, helping, insects, nonverbal communication, recognition, resentment, success, toys, verbal communication

Circus!

O'Kelly, Mattie Lou

A farm family anticipates a day at the circus. The story describes the work to be done first, the trip to the circus, and finally the excitement of the circus.

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circus, conflict resolution, decision making, excitement, family, fear, feelings, helping, teamwork, travel, verbal communication

One hungry monster

O'Keefe, Susan Heyboer

A group of hungry monsters tear up a boy's house looking for food. When they finally get the food, they make an even bigger mess. The boy gets so upset that he orders them all to get out of his house so he can have some peace.

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assertiveness, conflict resolution, decision making, food, hunger, monsters, numbers, nutrition, peer resistance, refusal skills, rhyme, shelter, verbal communication

Lulu goes to witch school

O'Connor, Jane

Lulu is nervous about starting witch school and really wants to do well. But, there is one little witch named Sandy that always does things better. Lulu realizes there are some things that she can do better!

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anger, assertiveness, competition, conflict resolution, excitement, fear, feelings, illness, peer resistance, school, verbal communication, witches

Fiddler and his brothers

Nygren, Tord

Three brothers who are each special in their own way grow up and must seek their fortunes. They have a lot of adventures. The brother who plays the fiddle seems to come out on top.

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adventures, assertiveness, conflict resolution, family, feelings, goal setting, jealousy, self esteem, siblings, stress management, witches

Snake alley band

Nygaard, Elizabeth

The snakes of Snake Alley love their snake band. The snakes hiss and bop their tails to make a great sound together. One summer day, a cricket, frog, fish, bird, and turtle tell the littlest snake that they would like to be in a band and demonstrate their unique sounds. Snake only wants to be with his snake band until he realizes that they never sound different at all and maybe it would be nice to have the other musicians in the snake band too. The other snakes do not like his idea, so the littlest snake starts his own band with the cricket, frog, fish, bird, and turtle.

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amphibians, autumn, birds, bodies of water, cricket, fish, frog, insects, lake, music, noise, reptiles, seasons, sleep, snake, sounds, spring, turtle, verbal communication, winter, woods

Sitti's secrets

Nye, Naomi Shihab

Mona's grandmother Sitti lives on the other side of the world. Even though they don't speak the same language, they find a way to communicate and become very good friends.

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critical thinking, differences, english, family, friendship, grandparents, language, multicultural, nonverbal communication, traditions, verbal communication

If you give a pig a pancake

Numeroff, Laura Jofee

What happens when you give a pig a pancake?She'll probably ask for some syrup to go with it. What will she want next?

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animals, cleanliness, dancing, farm, friendship, homesickness, instruments, nonverbal communication, photograph, pig, play, tools, tree, wood

If you give a mouse a cookie

Numeroff, Laura

This book is about a little boy who meets a mouse and gives him a cookie but that's not enough fo rthe mouse. He wants more and more from the little boy and they become friends.

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friendship, nonverbal communication, refusal skills, verbal communication

If you take a mouse to the movies

Numeroff, Laura

A little mouse sure can be demanding when you spend the day together!Everything the mouse does with the little boy reminds him of something else he needs or wants to do!For example, once you get the mouse some paper and glue, he'll ask you for glitter!

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animals, art, christmas, cold, entertainment, food, friendship, holidays, mouse, music, nonverbal communication, nutrition, playing, radio, seasons, snow, song, tree, weather, winter

Why a disguise?

Numeroff, Laura

A disguise can help you avoid doing things you don't like. Wear one to the dentist, when you have to take a bath, or when you get ready for school so no one will know it's you!

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appearance, bully, challenges, deception, dentist, family, food, hygiene, identification, imagination, trick

Dogs don't wear sneakers

Numeroff, Laura

Many different animals try to do unusual things such as dogs that wear sneakers. The reader is asked to imagine other funny scenarios with animals.

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animals, beach, bicycle, biking, cleanliness, dog, exercise, food, hygiene, nutrition, running, skating, swimming, taxi, transportation

Chimps don't wear glasses

Numeroff, Laura

Chimps don't wear glasses. And many other animals don't do silly human activities but when imagination is put to work anything can happen. For example, have you ever seen yaks wearing tuxedos and hippos on boats, and others who ride in parades full of floats?

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animals, boat, camel, car, chimpanzee, chipmunk, cooking, creativity, dancing, dog, dreams, exercise, feelings, ferret, food, giraffe, hamster, happiness, hippopotamus, horse, imagination, kangaroo, lion, lizard, llama, mouse, otter, panda, pig, reindeer, reptiles, rhyme, seal, skating, squirrel, tiger, transportation, turtle, weasel, wolf, yak, zebra

The chicken sisters

Numeroff, Laura

The three chicken sisters find happiness as they cook, sing, and knit, although they don't do any of these things very well. This bothers their neighbors until a wolf moves in next door. The neighbors are all frightened by the wolf, but the sisters' cooking, singing, and knitting make him move out of town.

If you give a moose a muffin

Numeroff, Laura

A little boy decides to entertain a moose who asks for many things. The boy runs around trying to satisfy the moose, who in turn, makes a big mess.

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accidents, animals, conflict resolution, decision making, food, mischief, mouse, nutrition, play

Elephant prince: The story of Ganesh

Novesky, Amy

In this mythical story, that takes place in India, a girl grows up listening to her motherﾒs and grandmotherﾒs stories. As a princess, she meets her love and is married. He promises her a baby and has one within a year. When gods gather around the babyﾒs head vanishes. Another god helps save the baby with the help of an elephant offering his life. The little boy was saved and became the elephant prince, listening to his motherﾒs stories everyday.

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animals, assertiveness, baby, bodies of water, elephant, family, feelings, god, goddess, happiness, india, loneliness, love, marriage, multicultural, mythical, parents, presents, river, sadness, storytelling, stress management, verbal communication, wish

The last christmas present

Novak, Matt

Irwin is the smallest of Santa's elves, and everyone is always bossing him around. After Santa leaves to deliver the Christmas presents, Irwin discovers a forgotten present. Determined to deliver the present, he goes on the journey himself. He proves to Santa and everyone that he is the head elf.

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assertiveness, christmas, decision making, elves, goal setting, heroism, holidays, peer resistance, presents, problem solving, self esteem, snow, stress management, travel, weather

Mouse tv

Novak, Matt

A mouse family can never agree about what to watch on television. One day their television breaks and they decide to be creative and try other activities. They decide the new activities are better than the television.

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activities, animals, argument, change, conflict resolution, decision making, family, mouse, parents, siblings, television, verbal communication

Mr. floop's lunch

Novak, Matt

Mr. Floop shares his lunch with animals in the park, but then Mr. Floop is hungry. A woman stops by and shares her lunch with Mr. Floop.

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animals, birds, cat, celebration, dog, food, friendship, hunger, kindness, nutrition, park, picnic, sharing, squirrel

Elmer blunt's open house

Novak, Matt

Elmer is late for work so in his hurry he does not shut his door. While he is at work, animals and then a robber come in his house. The animals scare away the robber. When Elmer gets back, he does not even realize that anyone was ever there.

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animals, consequences, curiosity, nonverbal communication, responsibilities, robbery, shelter

Apples

Nottridge, Rhoda

A comprehensive look at apples is presented. Topics include growing apples, making apple cider, and the history of the apple and Johnny Appleseed. (Non-fiction)

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food, history, nutrition, plants, recipe

Sugars

Nottridge, Rhoda

Our bodies should not consume too much sugar because it can be bad for our health. Sugar come from sugarcane and is processed in a sugar factory. Learn about the history of sugar and about artificial sweeteners.

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bee, food, health, history, insects, machines, nutrition, overweight, taste, teeth

Sugar

Nottridge, Rhoda

What is sugar? Where does sugar come from? How is sugar used? How does sugar affect our bodies? The history and definition of sugar is explained throughout this book. Also included is an explanation of how sugar is used in the kitchen along with instructions for using sugar in the kitchen.

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cooking, farm, food, generations, hard work, history, machines, nutrition, overweight, taste

The owl scatterer

Norman, Howard

Owls overrun the village of Big Footprint Lake. Little does the town know that the old lonely man by the lake can help them. Jake scatters the owls and reminds the town of how useful he is!

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assertiveness, birds, bodies of water, chaos, community, conflict resolution, goal setting, heroism, lake, loneliness, nonverbal communication, owl, rescue

Pancake pie

Nordgvist, Sven

Festus, the farmer, wants to bake a cake for his cat's birthday. He has many obstacles to overcome to get the supplies to make the cake. Finally, he is able to make and eat the cake.

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animals, birthday, cat, celebration, food, fourth of july, holidays, nutrition, preparation

Grandpa's town

Nomura, Takaaki

Yuuta goes to his grandpa's house and spends a day with him. He sees that grandpa is happy living alone and that he is independent.

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aging, family, grandparents, independence, japanese, multicultural, verbal communication

Jiggle wiggle prance

Noll, Sally

Animals act out action words such as jiggle, wiggle, and prance in a rhyming pattern. For example, the animals jump, run, race and climb, slide, fall.

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animals, biking, dancing, exercise, jumping, play, rhyme, skating, walking

Watch where you go

Noll, Sally

A mouse runs through a field even though a dragonfly warns the mouse not to go there.

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animals, critical thinking, decision making, imagination, insects, mouse, refusal skills, safety

In my momma's kitchen

Nolen, Jerdine

A young girl's fondest memories happen in her momma's kitchen. Achievements, family, stories, cooking and love are all celebrated in the kitchen. Great-Aunt Caroline, corn-pudding time and nighttime serenades are a few of the special moments in this loving family.

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accomplishment, african american, animals, bedtime, cat, celebration, cooking, dancing, easter, family, food, friendship, garden, grandparents, holidays, instruments, love, multicultural, music, parents, relationship, school, self esteem, sleep, song, walking, wedding

In my momma's kitchen

Nolen, Jerdine

This little girl loves to be in her momma's kitchen. There's always something going on. From college announcements, to family dinners, to late nights of singing, everything happens in the kitchen. It is the most special place in the house.

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accidents, african american, animals, birthday, caring, cat, celebration, clothing, cooking, family, food, friendship, love, multicultural, night, nutrition, parents, playing, pretend, school, siblings, verbal communication, wedding

The lizard man of crabtree county

Nolan, Lucy

Join James Arthur on his adventure in uncovering the identity of the Lizard Man, who is supposedly causing an uproar in quiet Crabtree County. Is it really a frightening creature invading the community? Or is it a familiar face?

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adventures, amphibians, animals, chaos, community, curiosity, dog, duck, goal setting, lizard, misunderstanding, mystery, nonverbal communication, pond

Mother osprey

Nolan, Lucy

What if Jack and Jill had been playing on a nice soft sand dune instead of that treacherous hill? And suppose Mary's pet wasn't really a lamb? What if Mary had a little clam? This collection retells Mother Goose rhymes and celebrates America's coastlines and waterways from sea to shining sea.

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activities, adventures, animals, author's note, birds, boat, bodies of water, clams, fish, flamingo, jellyfish, lighthouse, lobster, mermaids, ocean, pelican, poetry, rhythm, sand, seagull

Big jabe

Nolan, Jerdine

Momma Mary goes back in time and tells stories of a unique young man named Jabe, who is responsible for creating magic among the slaves of the Plenty Plantation. He is described as a hero with the strength of fifty men, a big heart, and a wondrous gift at leading slaves away to freedom.

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african, african american, animals, bee, chicken, cow, fable, fantasy, feelings, fish, fishing, flood, food, freedom, generations, happiness, heroism, horse, hunger, magic, multicultural, mystery, nonverbal communication, plants, recreation, river, slavery, storytelling, tornado, tree, uniqueness, unselfish, weather, wind

The castle builder

Nolan, Dennis

Christopher goes to the beach and builds a magnificant sand castle. When his castle becomes life size, Christopher becomes its ruler. He faces many conflicts as ruler. In the end, he is saved from danger and returns to the beach.

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assertiveness, beach, bodies of water, change, conflict resolution, coping, imagination, royalty, verbal communication

Dinosaur dream

Nolan, Dennis

Wilbur meets a baby dinosaur and travels back in time to take him home. He has the adventure of a lifetime and experiences more than he has ever dreamed.

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adventures, assertiveness, conflict resolution, dinosaur, dreams, goal setting, history, time, travel

The day jimmy's boa ate the wash

Noble, Trinka Hakes

Jimmy and his classmates go on a trip to a farm. The trip is boring until Jimmy takes out his boa constrictor to meet the farm animals. The farm turns into total chaos. In all the rush to get back on the bus, Jimmy forgets his boa constrictor. Jimmy is not left without a pet because there was a pig left on the bus.

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adventures, animals, barn, chaos, chicken, cow, farm, fight, fun, mischief, pig, revenge, school, snake, travel, verbal communication

Apple tree christmas

Noble, Trinka Hakes

A horrible snowstorm takes down a family's apple tree. Katrina misses her favorite climbing tree where she used to draw. For Christmas, her father makes her a drawing table out of the branches of the apple tree.

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christmas, conflict resolution, creativity, critical thinking, decision making, family, feelings, grief, happiness, holidays, loss, nature, parents, plants, snow, weather

Jimmy's boa bounces back

Noble, Trinka Hakes

Maggie tells Jimmy that his Boa constricter was at her mother's Garden Club meeting. She goes through a huge story about what happened because of this snake.

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adventures, attention, conflict resolution, family, friendship, nonverbal communication, parents, reptiles, snake, storytelling, verbal communication

Meanwhile back at the ranch

Noble, Trinka Hakes

A husband and wife live on a farm. The husband gets bored with his ranch and decides to go to the city while the wife stays home. Meanwhile, back at the ranch many exciting things are happening and the wife learns how wonderful the ranch really is.

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appreciation, boredom, critical thinking, family, nonverbal communication, ranch

Jimmy's boa and the big splash birthday bash

Noble, Trinka Hakes

Jimmy takes his goldfish and boa constrictor to Sealand for a birthday party with his friends. Chaos occurs when the goldfish falls in the whale's tank. Jimmy's party ends up in the tank, and they have a blast with the seals and penguins.

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animals, assertiveness, birds, birthday, holidays, party, penguin, presents, reptiles, rescue, seal, shark, snake, verbal communication, whale

Where do i fit in?

Noble, Joan

John's parents get divorced and his mom re-marries. He does not understand where he belongs. When he goes to his new grandparents and has a good time, he realizes they love him and he does have a place where he belongs.

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assertiveness, change, conflict resolution, coping, decision making, divorce, family, grandparents, nonverbal communication, parents, self esteem, stress management

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