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When they find a rabbit flattened in the road, a dog and a rat decide to give the deceased animal a proper sendoff.
When a dog and a rat come upon a rabbit flattened on the road in their neighborhood, they contemplate her situation, wondering what they should do to help her. They decide it can't be much fun to lie there; she should be moved. But how? And to where? Finally, the dog comes up with an inspired and unique idea and they work together through...
7) Shelter
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"As a big storm approaches, two strangers arrive in the forest. All the animal families, safe in their homes, are worried, unsure of their motives. So they all turn them away when they ask for shelter, and the strangers are left to fend for themselves. But then the fox family is suddenly forced out into the storm, and they must ask these outsiders for help. Will they find it in their hearts to give it? A timeless - and timely - story about generosity,...
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When eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, travel in the magic treehouse to join a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.M.S. Challenger, they learn about the ocean, solve the mystery of its fabled sea monster, and gain compassion for their fellow creatures.
11) Come with me
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Frightened by news of angry people around the world, a young girl gets her parents' help in learning to be compassionate and brave a little at a time.
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Monday with a mad genius: Using the magic treehouse, Jack and Annie travel 500 years back in time to Florence, Italy, and spend a day helping Leonardo da Vinci in the hope of learning another secret of happiness.
Dark day in the deep sea: When eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, use the magic treehouse to join a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.M.S. Challenger, they learn about the ocean, solve the mystery...
17) You hold me up
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An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.
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"If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she couldn't compete in a race. But ... you might be wrong. What if you see a child with no hair? Do you think she is embarrassed all the time? How about a kid who has a really hard time reading? Do you think that means he's not smart? You might think so. But ... you might be wrong. With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That?...
19) Pass it on
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Illustrations and rhythmic text encourage the reader to relish and pass along smiles, chuckles, and joy.
"When you see something terrific, smile a smile and pass it on! If you chance upon a chuckle, hee hee hee and pass it on. Should you spot a thing of wonder, jump for joy and pass it on! So begins Sophy Henn's ode to the excitement of sharing happiness with others. With a refrain that begs to be uttered before every turn of the page, children will...