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  Earrings!

  by Judith Viorst

  I want them. I need them. I love them. Beautiful earrings. Glorious earrings. What will a young girl do to get her ears pierced? Will she walk the dog for a year? YES! Will she clean her room every day for a year? YES! Will she be nice to her brother for a year? YES! Well, maybe for six months...
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  Click, Clack, Moo: Book 1

  Click, Clack, Moo

  Cows That Type

  by Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin

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  I Wanna Iguana

  by Karen Kaufman Orloff

  Alex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home. Alex's reassurances: It takes fifteen years for an iguana to get that big. I'll be married by then and probably living... (more)
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  Dear Mr. Blueberry (Aladdin Picture Books)

  by Simon James

  "Dear Mr. Blueberry, I love whales very much and I think I saw one in my pond today. Please send me some information on whales." It's vacation time, so Emily has to write to her teacher to help when she discovers a blue whale living in her pond. Mr. Blueberry answers that she must be mistaken, because whales live in the ocean, not in ponds. Throughout the summer, Emily and Mr. Blueberry exchange letters, until... (more)
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  Dear Mrs. LaRue: Book 1

  Dear Mrs. La Rue

  Letters From Obedience School

  by Mark Teague

  When Ike LaRue is "imprisoned" at the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy, he tries everything to get sent home - weepy letters to his owner, even illness. In reality. Brotweiler is more camp than prison, but still, Ike is not cut out for life without Mrs. LaRue and his creature comforts. Finally, he runs away, only to find himself back in Snort City - just in time to save Mrs. LaRue's life.
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  A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea

  by Michael Ian Black, Kevin Hawkes

  Could anything possibly be more fun than a pig parade!? You wouldn't think so. But you'd be wrong. A pig parade is a terrible idea. Pigs hate to march, refuse to wear the uniforms, don't care about floats, and insist on playing country music ballads. Those are just some of the reasons. And trust me, this hysterical book has plenty more!
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  2MUCH4U

  by Vince Ford

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  Hey, Little Ant

  by Phillip M. Hoose, Hannah Hoose, Debbie Tilley

  Hey, little ant down in the crack Can you hear me? Can you talk back? See my shoe, can you see that? Well now it's gonna squish you flat! So begins a conversation between a young boy and the ant trembling in the shadow of his sneaker. This playful story brings up questions about the ethics and peer pressure, encouraging the very youngest citizens to decide for themselves: to squish...or not to squish?!
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  Writing to Persuade: Minilessons to Help Students Plan, Draft, and Revise, Grades 3-8

  by Karen Caine

  I love this book for all it teaches us about persuasive writing and for how it strengthens our understanding of this expansive genre…. Having read it, I am wiser about teaching - and writing - persuasion. You will be, too. - Janet Angelillo Author of Writing About Reading and Writing to the Prompt   Wow! Just Wow! Karen Caine's book on persuasive writing is both a day-by-day practical guide and... (more)
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  A Quick Guide to Teaching Persuasive Writing, K-2 (Workshop Help Desk)

  by Sarah Picard Taylor

  Children have voices that need to be heard and ideas that need to be understood. Building on this premise Sarah describes why you should try a persuasive writing unit of study, describes two units of study for the primary classroom, and lists tips and ideas for helping students get their persuasive writing out into the world.   A Quick Guide to Teaching Persuasive Writing is part of the Workshop Help Desk ... (more)
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  Reusing Things (Making a Difference)

  by Sue Barraclough

  A friendly hands-on approach to environmental issues.
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  The Yellow Star

  The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark

  by Carmen Agra Deedy, Henri Sorensen

  For centuries, the Star of David was a symbol of Jewish pride. But during World War II, Nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the Jewish people. Except in Denmark. When Nazi soldiers occupied his country, King Christian X of Denmark committed himself to keeping all Danes safe from harm. The bravery of the Danes and their king during that dangerous time has inspired many legends. The most enduring is... (more)
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  Wake up, world! : a day in the life of children around the world

  by Beatrice Hollyer

  Shakeel rides to school in an autorickshaw. Sasha builds houses in the snow. Cidinha helps her mother crack nuts to trade at the market. All around the world children are waking up, going to school, helping their families, and playing with their friends. Wake Up, World! follows eight children from eight different countries as each one goes through his or her day. Young readers can see how their own lives... (more)
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  Calvin Coconut: Book 3

  Dog Heaven

  by Graham Salisbury

  What do you want so badly that you can taste it—and can you persuade someone to give it to you? That’s the subject of a writing assignment Calvin’s fourth-grade teacher, Mr. Purdy, gives the class. Calvin wants a dog! He reads what he’s written to his mom to see just how persuasive he can be. No way, Mom says: Stella, their babysitter, might be allergic, and Calvin is too irresponsible to care for a pet. Luckily,... (more)
• Pet PerspectivesSue Whiting

  

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  Pet Perspectives

  by Sue Whiting

• Passions Desires Of Aleja The PoetAleja Bennett

  

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  Only The Strong Can Survive

  Passions Desires Of Aleja The Poet

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book of poems will have the reader satisfied from the very first poem that you read. The Author has out done her self once again. She writes from the heart and experience. This is a must read along with her three other books. She can really captivate the attention to all readers of any age group.
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  All I Can Do Is Stand

  Only The Strong Can Survive

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book is very spiritual and inspirational. The Author shares her true story of surviving childhood abuse and the lost of her children. this book will enable the reader to stand through the daggers that life may throw your way.be encouraged and know that God has his arm of protection around you leading and guiding you to stand.
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  Poems From The Heart Mind Body And Soul: poetry, non-fiction, spiritual, romance, love, poetic, life related, valentines day, christmas, self help, all ages, positive (Volume 3)

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book of beautiful poetic poems actually takes the reader on familiar avenues of life. Adventures to where only the heart and soul does eat, think, breath and live.
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  Only The Strong Can Survive

  Passions Desires Of Aleja The Poet (Volume 5)

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book of poems are all about what the title itself describes. Feelings of a heart felt poet can be very deep and run like the rivers of Jordan. these smooth relaxing poems are quite lovely.
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  Seasons With And Without Love (Volume 5)

  by Aleja Bennett

  This book can be given as a gift for any occasion or holiday especially valentines day. The poems are just beautiful, soothing and lovely as the Author expresses herself in poetic verse. It's about her life and ours as well.