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De pesca en el Lago Encantado (Fishing in Magic Lake) Bilingual

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039625662

Elements of magical realism turn a grandmother/grandson day of fishing into an extraordinary experience. When this duo casts out their lines, they catch some fish and a snapping turtle. But with a little time and patience, they catch all sorts of unexpected things in Magic Lake--rollerblades, fuzzy slippers, a fire-breathing dragon, and a ferry that takes them to faraway places. The young boy learns that life is an adventure filled with the magic of possibility.

Olive y Charlotte (Olive and Charlotte) Bilingual

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039625679

In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts, she always seems to fall short. Will Olive ever shine like Charlotte? Readers will root for loveable Olive on her journey toward self-acceptance.

Sorprendiendo a papá (The Dad Surprise) Bilingual

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039625686

Luna's dad is having a birthday, and Luna has a lot of surprises planned to help him celebrate, including a pancake breakfast, a trip to the pet store, a treasure hunt, and a princess tea party. She keeps Dad busy all day with a string of fun surprises. But Luna gets a surprise herself when dad falls asleep during a late night movie. Kids who love to stay up late and sleepy parents will laugh out loud as they find out who gets the final surprise.

Papa Nonno's Life Sauce

Vicky Bureau (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978596

Papa Nonno is Tina's favorite person in the world! Papa Nonno's Special Sauce is the best in the world! When Papa Nonno shares his recipe with Tina, she learns just how special Nonno's cooking really is. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Who Is In Your Family?

Margaret Salter (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668546

Jordan's small family grew when his dad got married. Charlotte likes living with her aunt, uncle, and cousin, but she misses her parents in China. Twins Noah and Isabella have a huge family! Read all about the diverse families of the students in Mr. Banter's class.

Milly l'espiègle et le bébé en pleurs

Laurie Friedman (author) Lauren Rodriguez, Ed Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039602311

Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve a problem.

The Beans Take a Road Trip

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651906

The Bean Family is taking a road trip. But they have a problem. They keep driving in circles and ending up right back where they started. Baby Bean suggests they use a map. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Watch a Scary Movie

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651876

It's movie night at the Bean House and they're watching a scary movie. But they have a problem--they're too scared to watch! Baby Bean suggests they watch a different movie. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Plant a Garden

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651883

The Bean family is planting a garden. But they have a problem--it's no fun waiting for it to grow. Baby Bean suggests they practice being patient. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Go Camping

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651890

The Bean family is going camping! But they have a problem. There are so many noises outside their tent, no one can sleep. Baby Bean suggests they sing a soothing song that will help them fall asleep. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Run a Race

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651869

The Bean family is running in a race! But they have a problem. They can't smell the flowers if they're running. Baby Bean suggests they run first, smell later. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Dad Surprise

Laurie Friedman (author) Thais Bolton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039652248

Luna's dad is having a birthday, and Luna has a lot of surprises planned to help him celebrate, including a pancake breakfast, a trip to the pet store, a treasure hunt, and a princess tea party. She keeps Dad busy all day with a string of fun surprises. But Luna gets a surprise herself when dad falls asleep during a late night movie. Kids who love to stay up late and sleepy parents will laugh out loud as they find out who gets the final surprise.

The Beans Build a House

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651852

The Bean family is building a house! But they have a problem. With a roof over their heads, they can't see the stars at night. Baby Bean suggests they go outside to see the stars. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

Olive and Charlotte

Laurie Friedman (author) Asma Enayeh (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039652231

In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts, she always seems to fall short. Will Olive ever shine like Charlotte? Readers will root for loveable Olive on her journey toward self-acceptance.

Silly Milly and the Spooky Sleepover

Laurie Friedman, Lauren Rodriguez (author) Lauren Rodriguez, Ed Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427152824

Milly loves to be silly, especially during a sleepover! But when her friend, Emma, hears a spooky noise, Milly stops being silly and helps Emma feel safe. Milly loves to be silly, but knows that being a good friend is even more important.

Silly Milly and the Rainy Day Rescue

Laurie Friedman, Lauren Rodriguez (author) Lauren Rodriguez, Ed Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427152817

Milly loves to be silly! But when Grandpa's cat is nowhere to be found, Milly goes outside to find Lucky. Milly loves to be silly, but discovers that being there when Grandpa needs her is important too.

Silly Milly and the Missing Keys

Laurie Friedman, Lauren Rodriguez (author) Lauren Rodriguez, Ed Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427152794

Milly loves to be silly! But when Mom's car keys go missing, Dad asks Milly to stop being silly and help search for the keys. Milly loves to be silly, but learns that helping others can be a whole different kind of fun.

Silly Milly and the Picture Day Sillies

Laurie Friedman, Lauren Rodriguez (author) Lauren Rodriguez, Ed Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427152800

Milly loves to be silly! But it's picture day and Mom isn't happy when she and Jack have a bad case of the sillies. Milly loves to be silly, but recognizes there are times to be silly and times to be serious.

Silly Milly and the Birthday Surprise

Laurie Friedman, Lauren Rodriguez (author) Lauren Rodriguez, Ed Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427152831

Milly loves to be silly! But when Dad wakes up with a cold on his birthday, Milly changes all of her silly plans to help him feel better. Milly loves to be silly, but she loves Dad even more and wants to help take care of him on his special day.

Silly Milly and the Crying Baby

Laurie Friedman, Lauren Rodriguez (author) L auren Rodriguez, Ed Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427152787

Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve a problem.

I Care About My Family

Liz Lennon (author) Michael Buxton (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427129031

This important guide to caring for your family helps children understand what to do when we feel cross with our family, what a family tree is, how a family cares for one other, why families change sometimes, and much more!

Sitting Shiva

Erin Silver (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459827738

A little girl grieves the loss of her mother, but she can’t grieve alone. When her friends and family arrive at her house to sit shiva, laden with cakes and stories, she refuses to come downstairs. But the laughter and memories gradually bring her into the fold, where she is comforted by her community. By the end of the book, she feels stronger and more nourished, and she understands the beautiful tradition. Then, when sees her father sitting alone, she is able to comfort him in his time of need. Sitting Shiva is a beautiful, heartfelt story about grief and loss, but also about comfort and community. It shows that no matter what religion you practice, we are all more similar than we are different. A note from the author explains the ritual of sitting shiva, a seven-day period of mourning for the death of a family member observed in Jewish homes.

Bear in the Family

Eric Walters (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459832985

On returning to their home after a massive wildfire, nine-year-old Jasmin and her seven-year-old brother, Hunter, thought the biggest surprise would be whether their fire-resistant house had survived. Jasmin and Hunter did not expect to find an orphaned bear cub stuck in the neighbors’ well. Rescuing the tiny cub from the well was the easy part; now they need to care for it until the people from the bear-rescue sanctuary can make it safely through the fires to pick it up. The cub turns out to be exactly what one would expect of a wild animal—a huge handful!

Every Little Seed

Cynthia Schumerth (author) Elisa Paganelli (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668918067

Grandpa told Mom, and Mom told me: The secret of a plant lives in every little seed. Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to one day grow into a plant? Three generations of a gardening family work together to bring a backyard garden to full bloom. Young readers are taken through each important step, beginning with planting in the spring and ending with harvesting in the fall. And let's not forget the buzzy and buggy inhabitants, including bees, butterflies, and other insects (friends as well as pests). At the end of the harvest season, the family collects and stores the seeds for next year's garden. Rhyming text and lush artwork bring the wonders and joys of gardening to life. Back matter includes information about seeds.

Toby Tootles

Stephanie Gibeault (author) Mary Sullivan (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668918142

Toby is having the best birthday party ever until an ill-timed and unintended toot draws unwelcome attention and teasing. Poor Toby--he is so embarrassed! And now everyone is calling him "Tootles." To get out from under his cloud of shame, Toby goes to visit his grandmother, hoping to get some sympathy and understanding. But as it turns out, Grandma is a bit of a gasbag herself with her own windy issues. She toots not once, not twice, but THREE times during Toby's visit. And she's not even embarrassed about it! But Toby is. He's embarrassed by her and for her. It's only when Toby is facing another digestive episode that he realizes maybe it's time to follow Grandma's lead and not let little things get in the way of enjoying life. After all, gas happens! A sweet and funny lesson on how to handle life's hiccups and other unexpected "eruptions."