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Bread and jam for frances
Hoban, Russell
Frances, the badger, likes only one kind of food, jam on toast. After two days, she tries a different food after observing her friends' lunches at school.
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animals
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badger
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change
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conflict resolution
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decision making
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family
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food
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nutrition
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parents
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refusal skills
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school
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verbal communication
Bread is for eating
Gershator, David//Gershator, Phillis
When a little boy leaves bread on his plate, his mother reminds him how important bread is and the hard work that goes into making it. Through a song, children learn why they should not waste food, and how to be thankful for grain and bread.
Tags
appreciation
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awareness
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careers
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critical thinking
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culture
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decision making
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farm
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farmer
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food
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health
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hispanic
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hunger
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language
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machines
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money
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multicultural
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music
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nature
,
nonverbal communication
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nutrition
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parents
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plants
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poverty
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rain
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rainbow
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snow
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song
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spanish
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storytelling
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sun
,
teaching
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verbal communication
,
weather
,
winter
Breakfast time, ernest and celestine
Vincent, Gabrielle
When Celestine, a mouse, breaks a cup, her bear friend Ernest offers to help her clean up the mess. But Celestine thinks that is is her responsibility.
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animals
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assertiveness
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bear
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conflict resolution
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decision making
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family
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food
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mouse
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nutrition
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parents
,
responsibilities
,
verbal communication
Bright fawn and me
Leech, Jay//Spencer, Zane
Bright Fawn is a young Indian girl who is left in the care of her older sister. Bright Fawn's sister is upset at this, but learns to appreciate her younger sister. The tribe trades, dances, and plays games.
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animals
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appreciation
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conflict resolution
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dancing
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decision making
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dolls
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exercise
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family
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games
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grandparents
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horse
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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parents
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peer resistance
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refusal skills
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responsibilities
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siblings
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verbal communication
,
walking
Brother to the wind
Walter, M.P.
This is a story about following dreams and trusting one's spirituality.
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decision making
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dreams
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peer resistance
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spiritual
Brrr!
Stevenson, James
Whenever his grandchildren complain about the cold, Grandpa tells about the really cold winters he experienced when he was young.
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assertiveness
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critical thinking
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decision making
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family
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grandparents
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memories
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peer resistance
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play
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seasons
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snow
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storytelling
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stress management
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winter
Brushing teeth
Schuh, Mari
Lee sets an example for other children like him by describing how to properly brush his teeth in order to get rid of food and plaque that could build up and cause cavities. Every morning and night, Lee uses his own toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste to clean his teeth, gums, and tongue. After brushing, Lee makes sure to rinse with water in order to maintain a healthy smile. Lee also uses a new toothbrush every few months so his teeth get brushed well. Everyone should try to be more like Lee when brushing their teeth!
Tags
bedtime
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behavior
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cleanliness
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critical thinking
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decision making
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diseases
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education
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goal setting
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health
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home
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hygiene
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nonverbal communication
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prevention
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role model
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routine
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teeth
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tools
,
vocabulary
Bub or the very best thing
Babbitt, Natalie
The king and queen, wanting only the best for Bub, start asking everyone what they think is the best thing for Bub. Finally, the cook's daughter suggests that the king and queen ask Bub what is best.
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animals
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assertiveness
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cat
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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decision making
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dog
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family
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love
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parents
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sleep
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sun
,
verbal communication
Bullies never win
Cuyler, Margery
Jessica always worries and in first grade her biggest worry is the class bully, Brenda. Brenda picks on Jessica about her homework, her clothes and sports, but it was the worst at lunch. Jessica feels lonely and hurt, and can't seem to stand up for herself. Finally Jessica has had enough and she takes a stand for herself!
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assertiveness
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body parts
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bully
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communication
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conflict
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conflict resolution
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courage
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decision making
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feelings
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food
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loneliness
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nonverbal communication
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peer resistance
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play
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problem solving
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relief
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sadness
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school
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self esteem
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stress management
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teasing
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verbal communication
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worry
Bunnies at christmas time
Ehrlich, Amy
An invitation is sent to Santa Claus to join the bunnies for a Christmas party. Instead of Santa, their Uncle Jack dressed as Santa arrives with plenty of gifts.
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animals
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christmas
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decision making
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holidays
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party
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presents
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rabbit
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santa
,
travel
Bunny rabbit rebus
Adler, David A.
A little rabbit is hungry, but his mom does not have any food in their cupboards. So, little rabbit and his mom go to a neighbor to get some food. In return for the food, they must do many favors.
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animals
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conflict resolution
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cooperation
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critical thinking
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decision making
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food
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hunger
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neighbors
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nutrition
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poverty
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rabbit
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sharing
,
teamwork
Burt dow, deep water man
McCloskey, Robert
Burt Dow is an old deep-water fisherman. He goes out in his old boat one day and catches a whale tail. He puts a bandaid on the hole in his tail and later becomes a doctor to all the other whales in that school.
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animals
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birds
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boat
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careers
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colors
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critical thinking
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decision making
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doctor
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fishing
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injury
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nonverbal communication
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seagull
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transportation
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verbal communication
,
whale
Burton and dudley
Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman
Dudley likes to walk, while Burton likes to sit and look outside. They both try doing what the other likes best and finds some enjoyment in other activities.
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animals
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assertiveness
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compromise
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decision making
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exercise
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friendship
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goal setting
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helping
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mouse
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refusal skills
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relaxation
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sharing
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stress management
,
walking
Buster loves buttons
Manushkin, Fran
Buster loves buttons and even goes so far as to take them right off of people's clothing. Finally, a little girl and her dog set Buster straight.
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animals
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assertiveness
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clothing
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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decision making
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determination
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dog
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goal setting
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imagination
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nonverbal communication
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problem solving
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revenge
,
robbery
,
verbal communication
Buzzy bear and the rainbow
Marino, Dorothy
Buzzy Bear is determined to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, despite what everyone has told him. In his mind, he finds the treasure - it is a tree full of honey.
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animals
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bear
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beliefs
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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decision making
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determination
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food
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goal setting
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nutrition
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peer resistance
,
rainbow
Buzzy bear goes south
Marino, Dorothy
Buzzy Bear goes south with the birds, but realizes he forgot some important articles. He goes back home, becomes tired, and decides to take a long winter's nap.
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animals
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bear
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birds
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critical thinking
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decision making
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goal setting
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hibernation
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nature
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peer resistance
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seasons
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sleep
,
winter
C.L.O.U.D.S.
Cummings, Pat
Chuku works for C.L.O.U.D.S. (The Department of Creative Lights, Opticals, and Unusual Designs in the Sky). His first assignment is New York and becomes disappointed because the buildings are so high, the air is so dirty, and no one ever looks up.
Tags
assertiveness
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careers
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communication
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conflict resolution
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creativity
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decision making
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feelings
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goal setting
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nonverbal communication
,
weather
Calvin crocodile and the terrible noise
Pickett, Carla
A lion tries to tell Calvin the crocodile that he is king. Calvin does not believe him, so they have a contest to see who can make the loudest noise. The lion makes the loudest noise, which cracks the dam and the river floods the land. The crocodile helps the lion so he will not drown.
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animals
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assertiveness
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competition
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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crocodile
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decision making
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goal setting
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helping
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lion
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noise
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nonverbal communication
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peer resistance
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reptiles
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royalty
,
safety
,
sounds
Camp-out
Maynard, Joyce
A family decides to go camping. They do many fun and exciting things, including swimming, sleeping in sleeping bags, and cooking over a campfire.
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camping
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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decision making
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exercise
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family
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food
,
goal setting
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nature
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nonverbal communication
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nutrition
,
recreation
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sleep
,
swimming
,
verbal communication
Camper of the week
Schwartz, Amy
Rosie is the camper of the week and refuses to be a part of a prank. The other campers are caught and disciplined, and even though she did not do it, she admits to it to help her friends from being more severely punished.
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camping
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decision making
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disobedience
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friendship
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play
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recreation
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responsibilities
,
sharing
Can you find it outside?
Schulte, Jessica
Use the riddles to locate items in works of art. Appreciate the different elements and styles of art as you search for hidden objects. At the end, learn about these works by reading each caption next to each painting.
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art
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critical thinking
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decision making
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environment
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goal setting
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images
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museum
,
observation
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poetry
,
recognition
,
rhyme
,
riddle
,
seasons
,
sight
Can you find it, too?
Cressy, Judith
Come enjoy history through a collection of famous paintings. Each has its own personality and story. Search through each painting for objects and colors. Get imaginative and create your own stories or interpretations about the paintings.
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activities
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art
,
colors
,
conflict resolution
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counting
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
discovery
,
diversity
,
feelings
,
history
,
imagination
,
interpretation
,
math
,
multicultural
,
museum
,
nonverbal communication
,
numbers
,
observation
,
perspective
,
skills
,
storytelling
,
symbols
,
verbal communication
Can you find it?
Cressy, Judith
Go on an adventure around the world to many exciting places. Search through each painting for many objects. Create your own stories and imagine what life was like in each place.
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activities
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art
,
author's note
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conflict resolution
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counting
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critical thinking
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decision making
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discovery
,
diversity
,
feelings
,
history
,
imagination
,
interpretation
,
multicultural
,
museum
,
nonverbal communication
,
numbers
,
storytelling
,
symbols
,
verbal communication
Carl's afternoon in the park
Day, Alexandra
Carl, the family dog, takes care of the baby and a puppy. He takes them on a big adventure in the park.
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adventures
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animals
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baby
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child care
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creativity
,
decision making
,
dog
,
nonverbal communication
,
sleep
Casey jones's fireman: The story of sim webb
Farmer, Nancy
Sim Webb is finally getting his chance to work on a train for the famous Casey Jones. Casey is putting a brand new whistle on his train, but Casey knows it's a bad idea. He knows that something bad is about to happen.
Tags
accidents
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accomplishment
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african american
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ambition
,
angel
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argument
,
assertiveness
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author's note
,
bias
,
bravery
,
courage
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
discrimination
,
fable
,
fire
,
heroism
,
multicultural
,
plants
,
prejudice
,
rescue
,
sounds
,
spiritual
,
tobacco
,
train
,
transportation
Cat's colors
Cabrera, Jane
What is cat's favorite color? Cat visits the ten most popular colors to try and decide which color is his favorite. In the end the decision is easy. Cat's favorite color is orange, which is the color of his mom!
Tags
animals
,
bat
,
bee
,
birds
,
cat
,
clouds
,
colors
,
cow
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
family
,
feelings
,
flowers
,
happiness
,
kindness
,
lobster
,
love
,
mouse
,
nature
,
parents
,
sand
,
sheep
,
sky
,
sun
,
worm
Cell wars
Balkwill, Fran
Did you know that there is war going on in your body every day? Well, Neutrophills, Macrophages and Lymphocytes battle to get rid of viruses and bacteria. Come watch the battle between the defender cells as they protect people from microscopic enemies.
Tags
bacteria
,
cells
,
chicken pox
,
cold
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
diseases
,
germs
,
health
,
hygiene
,
illness
,
medicine
,
nonverbal communication
,
prevention
,
science
,
verbal communication
,
virus
Chameleon the spy and the case of the vanishing jewels
Massie, Diane Redfield
Chameleon the spy discovers the plan of a phony prince and princess who steal all of the jewels of the Beantown residents.
Tags
chameleon
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colors
,
conflict resolution
,
dancing
,
decision making
,
language
,
mystery
,
reptiles
,
royalty
Chameleon was a spy
Massie, Diane Redfield
A chameleon decides to go to work as a spy. He tries to get a stolen pickle recipe, when he is bottled up in a pickle jar. He saves the recipe and the company.
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assertiveness
,
careers
,
chameleon
,
decision making
,
food
,
nonverbal communication
,
nutrition
,
reptiles
,
robbery
,
self esteem
,
verbal communication
Chameleon, chameleon
Cowley, Joy
Come follow this colorful chameleon through the woods to a new tree home to find food. See how the chameleon creeps by geckos, frogs, scorpions, and others to protect himself on his way to his new tree homw. Do you think this chameleon can make it to a new tree to find food without getting hurt by the other creatures on the way?
Tags
author's note
,
caterpillar
,
chameleon
,
climbing
,
colors
,
conflict resolution
,
decision making
,
food
,
frog
,
gecko
,
goal setting
,
home
,
insects
,
nonverbal communication
,
photograph
,
protection
,
scorpion
,
tree
Changes
Browne, Anthony
A little boy is told by his father that things are going to change. The boy imagines the tea kettle growing a tail and other ridiculous things to explain what his father said. However, when his mother and father arrive home with a new baby he realizes what his father meant about things changing.
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baby
,
birth
,
change
,
conflict resolution
,
coping
,
decision making
,
family
,
imagination
,
parents
,
siblings
Charley's clan
Sellers, Naomi
Charley has permission from his mother to move to Texas with his best friend, if he cannot find another friend after he leaves.
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change
,
coping
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
family
,
feelings
,
friendship
,
loneliness
,
moving
,
parents
,
peer resistance
,
sadness
Charlie's house
Schermbrucker, Revina
Charlie is a young, poor boy. The shabby house he lives in was not made properly so Charlie decides to make a house of his own that is perfect with only one bedroom.
Tags
anger
,
creativity
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
feelings
,
goal setting
,
imagination
,
poverty
,
shelter
Chato and the party animals
Soto, Gary
Chato's friend, Novio Boy, always gets sad at birthday parties because he is from the pound and does not know when his birthday is. Chato decides to throw his friend the biggest party ever, but in the hustle and bustle, forgets to invite the cat of honor!Now that he is found, it's time to celebrate.
Tags
animals
,
appreciation
,
birthday
,
cat
,
celebration
,
conflict resolution
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
disappearance
,
excitement
,
feelings
,
happiness
,
language
,
nonverbal communication
,
party
,
preparation
,
sadness
,
self esteem
,
spanish
,
verbal communication
Chato's kitchen
Soto, Gary
Chato, the coolest low-riding cat in East L.A., feels very fortunate when he learns a family of mice accepts his invitation to dinner. Chato and his best friend, Novio Boy, prepare an extravagant meal excluding the main dish. When the two cats open the door and see a surprise guest, they realize that their plan is ruined.
Tags
animals
,
birds
,
cat
,
conflict resolution
,
critical thinking
,
deception
,
decision making
,
dog
,
fear
,
feelings
,
food
,
goal setting
,
happiness
,
hunger
,
mouse
,
nonverbal communication
,
nutrition
,
self confidence
,
self esteem
,
sparrow
,
stress management
,
surprises
,
verbal communication
Cherries and cherry pits
Williams, Vera B.
A girl and her friend make up stories to go with the pictures she draws. All the stories have to do with eating cherries.
Tags
african american
,
art
,
assertiveness
,
decision making
,
food
,
goal setting
,
multicultural
,
nonverbal communication
,
nutrition
,
storytelling
,
verbal communication
Chester chipmunk's thanksgiving
Williams, Barbara
Chester was thankful on Thanksgiving. He was thoughtful to think of his sick cousin, Archie. Chester, Archie, and a friend all have dinner together in the end.
Tags
assertiveness
,
caring
,
conflict resolution
,
decision making
,
family
,
food
,
friendship
,
holidays
,
illness
,
nutrition
,
thanksgiving
,
verbal communication
Chicken little (Pollita pequenita)
Kellogg, Steven
Chicken Little thinks that the sky is falling so she tells all her friends. They are all tricked by the fox, and he captures them. In the end, the fox is captured and put in prison.
Tags
animals
,
assertiveness
,
birds
,
chicken
,
conflict resolution
,
creativity
,
critical thinking
,
deception
,
decision making
,
fantasy
,
fear
,
fox
,
goal setting
,
goose
,
imagination
,
nonverbal communication
,
sky
,
turkey
,
verbal communication
Chicken soup, boots
Kalman, Maira
Do you want to be a writer, an architect, a barber, a fireman, a photographer, an astronomer, a doctor, a doorman, a musician, or a short-order cook when you grow up?Someday you will know just what you want to be.
Tags
careers
,
community
,
decision making
,
family
,
food
,
growing up
,
neighbors
,
nutrition
Children of the forest
Beskow, Elsa
Four forest children learn about nature and their surroundings. Their days revolve around the light and the weather. The children also are taught lessons throughout their childhood.
Tags
assertiveness
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
growing up
,
imagination
,
nature
,
nonverbal communication
,
refusal skills
,
seasons
,
skills
,
verbal communication
,
weather
Children of the northlights
D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar
Lise and Lasse, two Lapp children, grow up in a loving family. They encounter many daily problems such as snowstorms and going away from home. However, they still play games and tricks and have a positive attitude about life.
Tags
conflict resolution
,
decision making
,
family
,
games
,
multicultural
,
play
,
scandinavian
,
school
,
self esteem
,
siblings
Chilly stomache
Caines, Jeanette
Sandy gets a chilly stomach' when her Uncle Jim comes over. He kisses her and touches her in places that make her feel bad. When he stays over night, she goes to her friend's house. She tells her friend and wants to tell her parents but worries that they won't love her anymore.
Tags
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
family
,
fear
,
goal setting
,
nonverbal communication
,
verbal communication
Christina katerina and the great bear train
Gauch, Patricia Lee//Primavera, Elise
When Christina's family goes to visit her mom and new baby sister, Christina makes a train out of boxes and baskets for her teddy bears. She travels around the block. Just when she thinks she may be lost, her father comes to get her.
Tags
animals
,
assertiveness
,
baby
,
bear
,
conflict resolution
,
coping
,
creativity
,
decision making
,
family
,
goal setting
,
imagination
,
lost
,
love
,
moon
,
nonverbal communication
,
self esteem
,
siblings
,
stress management
,
train
,
transportation
,
verbal communication
Christina katerina and the time she quit the family
Gauch, Patricia Lee
Christina becomes intolerant of her annoying family and decides to change her name to Agnes. She disowns her family. After days of doing what she wants, she decides her family needs her and rejoins the family.
Tags
anger
,
assertiveness
,
conflict resolution
,
coping
,
decision making
,
family
,
feelings
,
individuality
,
self esteem
,
stress management
,
verbal communication
Christmas in noisy village
Lindgren, Astrid//Wickland, Ilon
Noisy Village is rich with traditions for children. Noisy Village is a fun, happy, and busy place during Christmas.
Tags
christmas
,
community
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
family
,
feelings
,
five senses
,
happiness
,
holidays
,
noise
,
sounds
,
traditions
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.
Tags
circus
,
conflict resolution
,
decision making
,
excitement
,
family
,
fear
,
feelings
,
helping
,
teamwork
,
travel
,
verbal communication
Clara and the bookwagon
Levinson, Nancy Smiler
Clara lives on a farm and does not have time to go to school, but she wants to learn to read. Eventually the Bookwagon (a mobile library) comes to her farm and the librarian convinces her father to let her borrow books and she learns to read.
Tags
assertiveness
,
books
,
conflict resolution
,
cooperation
,
decision making
,
determination
,
family
,
farm
,
goal setting
,
learning
,
parents
,
reading
,
responsibilities
,
self esteem
,
verbal communication
Clean your room, harvey moon!
Cummings, Pat
Harvey Moon's room is a mess. His mother makes him clean it up all day on Saturday and he must miss his favorite television shows. Although he was upset he had to clean, he feels a sense of accomplishment in the end.
Tags
accomplishment
,
conflict resolution
,
decision making
,
family
,
feelings
,
goal setting
,
nonverbal communication
,
parents
,
responsibilities
,
stress management
,
verbal communication
Clever bill
Nicholson, W.
In a child's haste to pack for visiting her aunt, she forgets a toy comes running after her.
Tags
decision making
Clever cat
Collington, Peter
Tibs, the cat, is tired of waiting for his family to feed him every morning, so he decides to start doing it himself!This encourages Tibs to embark on different adventures around town. Everyone thinks that Tibs is such a clever cat, but a turn of events makes Tibs wonder...is he really that clever?
Tags
ambition
,
appreciation
,
assertiveness
,
attention
,
boredom
,
cat
,
change
,
consequences
,
contentment
,
cooking
,
critical thinking
,
Days of The Week
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decision making
,
discipline
,
exploration
,
fame
,
food
,
hard work
,
intelligence
,
laziness
,
misbehavior
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money
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morning
,
neighbors
,
nonverbal communication
,
parents
,
patience
,
pretend
,
restaurant
,
shopping
,
siblings
,
sleep
,
stereotypes
,
surprises
,
theatre
,
toys
,
working mother
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