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Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different. "A must-read for students and adults alike." -School Library Journal, Starred Review Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can't stop thinking about them. Those people...
2) Coraline
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Looking for excitement, Coraline ventures through a mysterious door into a world that is similar, yet disturbingly different from her own, where she must challenge a gruesome entity in order to save herself, her parents, and the souls of three others.
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"Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her: BEES! And right now, thousands of bees live on her roof because Kaia's dad is a beekeeper. But only he goes on the roof, not Kaia--unless she can find a way to be the brave girl she always says she is."--
4) Dare!
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Told from a bystander's perspective, Jayla sees that Luisa has become the class bully's new target, but she doesn't dare stand up to the bully for fear of being bullied.
5) Courage
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"Through various examples, children learn about courage and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of courage"--
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Superheroes are never afraid...or are they? When Molly dons her clever crown and Ben ties on his courageous cape, this duo can accomplish anything. However, even superheroes must sometimes face their fears. Readers follow this duo through a daring adventure in becoming better, and more courageous, buddies.
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Get the courage to stand up for what you believe in! Stand Up for Yourself: the Kids' Book of Courage will teach kids to try something new, ask for help, show their talents, share their feelings and tell the truth. This book will show kids how to use compassion, respect, responsibility, and honesty with those around them. Simple text and charming pictures will keep kids interested while they learn. It's never too early to help kids stand up for what...
8) Brave
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Running Press Kids
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[2017]
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English
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Every kid faces unique challenges, fears and pressures. Every kid can be brave. This book encourages kids to be brave in all the ways they can: trying new things, speaking their mind, confronting bullies, and more.
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"On a quiet autumn afternoon in 1944, nine-year-old Morris Bird III decides to visit a friend who lives on the other side of town. So he grabs the handle of his red wagon and, with his little sister in tow, begins an incredible pilgrimage across Cleveland ... and out of childhood forever"--P. [4] of cover.
10) My hero
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Dial Books for Young Readers
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2022.
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Abigail, a.k.a. Awesome Girl, must save her father from danger, even if he does not totally believe in her true superhero powers.
"Quicker than lightning, stronger than steel, disguised as an ordinary kid, Awesome Girl is here to save the day! That is, until her dad says it's time to come in for a bath. Abigail is tired of her dad not believing in her true superhero powers ... until she finally gets the chance to show him what she can do by saving...
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When Rye travels back home to Village Drowning to help her father with his plan to defeat the Luck Uglies' bitter rivals, she finds the place in shambles. Monstrous Bog Noblins now raid the streets at night. And people are afraid to leave their houses because no one is around to protect them. Rye realizes she can't wait for the adults to sort it out--so she enlists her friends to come up with a plan. A plan that could change everything for Drowning--because...
12) Javi takes a bow
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Javi is painfully shy. English is his second language and he struggles with his speech. He hopes to overcome his shyness to audition for his favorite musical.
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There's a place in this 1950s southern town where all are welcome, no matter what their skin color ... and 'Tricia Ann knows exactly how to get there. To her, it's someplace special and she's bursting to go by herself. When her grandmother sees that she's ready to take such a big step, 'Tricia Ann hurries to catch the bus heading downtown. But unlike the white passengers, she must sit in the back behind the Jim Crow sign and wonder why life's so unfair....
14) The boys' guide to growth mindset: a can-do approach to building confidence, resilience, and courage
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Get ready to unleash your power and potential. The Boys' Guide to Growth Mindset is an interactive book for boys, with the keys to unlocking new possibilities. In these pages, you'll nurture a positive attitude and learn to celebrate mistakes as a chance for learning and growing! With guided exercises and room to write, this book is your own space to find out who you truly are. You'll discover what other impressive guys have done before you, and imagine...
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Universal
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[2016]
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Coraline: 'An adventurous girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets."--IMDB.
ParaNorman: "A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse."--IMDB.
Boxtrolls: "A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator."--IMDB.
Kubo and the two strings:...
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PESI Publishing & Media, Pepsi, Inc
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[2021]
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How can I help my child deal with a bully? What do I teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend? My advice to "just be kind" isn't helping, and my child is still hurting. Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, helps answer these questions in this charming and engaging rhyming story about a young child who successfully navigates the complexities of an unkind peer relationship. In The Not-So-Friendly...
17) Coraline
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family.
19) Have courage!
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Free Spirit Publishing
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[2014]
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"Help children develop the attitudes and skills of courage and assertiveness in order to make wise choices and work through challenges. Children learn to do what they think is right and be brave, even if it's hard. They learn to distinguish between expectations set by trusted adults and hurtful, wrong, or dangerous things adults or children might pressure them to do. The book also highlights trying new things, taking reasonable risks, and speaking...
20) Coraline
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A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family.
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