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Interweaving explanations of what dreams are and why they're important, this inspirational picture book for BIPOC children encourages them to reach for the stars and embrace others for what they are or wish to be.

With luck all around them in the form of four-leaf clovers, ladybugs and even a rainbow, Uni and the little girl embark on a magical adventure to find out what’s at the end of the rainbow.

A little child and large bear find common ground, despite their size difference, as they embrace the meaningful friendship between them.

"Living with the three meanest trucks in all the land, Cylinderella is forced to scrub, shine and clean until her Fairy Rod Mother arrives, whisking her to the Royal Car Show where she gets her chance to shine"--

"Play is powerful! Featuring beautiful photos of all the inclusive ways kids and families play (like using imagination, adaptive devices, sports equipment, and musical instruments), How We Play shows us there are so many ways to play"--

"The Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is a key to a child's success in learning to read. The twelve stories in this set build readers' phonics skills one tiny step at a time so their confidence stays high! Playful text and silly illustrations keep readers coming back for more. This collection is perfect for children who have never read Bob Books, or for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers or Bob Books More Beginning...

With simple words of wisdom and colorful illustrations, this inspirational gift book is a great way to show whomever you call "Dad" just how special they are--and just how much you care.

"Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris "make the good and noble choice" (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences?"--

"It’s Valentine’s Day, and JJ and his classmates are exchanging valentines. Then they realize they forgot to make one for Ms. Appleberry, so they team up to show her they care"--

"Help children work through their worries and understand that everyone has accidents sometimes with this sensitive story about a little princess and her wet sheets"--