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Gift of the Christmas Spider, The: A Ukrainian Tale

Long ago in the land of old Ukraine there lived two mothers. One, a humble peasant woman who struggled to provide for her children. And the other, a mother spider who also worked hard to care for her family. One bitterly cold, bleak Christmas their two lives come together in a chance encounter. When the peasant woman goes to the forest to get a small tree on Christmas Eve, she doesn't notice that someone has made a home among its branches. During the night the mother spider repays the gift of shelter in an extraordinary way. Based on an old Ukrainian story, acclaimed writer Trinka Hakes Noble crafts a heartwarming tale of kindness that embodies the spirit of Christmas and celebrates the resilience of the heart.

Giraffe and a Half

Giraffe and a Half believes her difference stops her from making friends, but can Bird and a Third help her to overcome her shyness? Giraffe and a Half has six legs and three ears, which is brilliant for dancing and listening but not so good for making friends. One day, while playing on her own, she meets Bird and a Third, who knows that sometimes it's our insecurities that hold us back the most. This delightful story will encourage children to embrace their differences.

Giraffe Asks for Help

Gary Giraffe is so excited to finally turn sixCnow he should be able to reach the acacia leaves all on his own! When things don't go exactly as he'd planned, Gary is distraught. He tries and tries to get to the leaves himself, but he's just not tall enough. The other giraffes can do itCwhy can't he? Gary doesn't want to have to ask for help, but his friends convince him that everyone needs help sometimes. And that's okay! Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information on help-seeking and independence in children.

GiRaft, The: A Real-Life Giraffe Rescue

Poor Asiwa--time is running out! She and seven other rare Baringo giraffes have peacefully lived on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Baringo in Kenya. But now relentless rain and rising floodwaters have turned their home into an island. Food is running out. It's especially desperate for Asiwa as the water has stranded her away from the other giraffes. She is alone and frightened. If the giraffes aren't rescued, this endangered breed will be one step closer to extinction. But how does one transport a huge wild animal? With a GiRaft, of course! An alliance of wildlife rangers, conservancies, and local community members work to create a flotational craft specifically to ferry the giraffes to a new home. Will Asiwa and her herd get on board? Written by noted conservationist Laurel Neme, the extraordinary rescue of Asiwa and her herd of Nubian giraffes comes to life. Back matter shares more about Asiwa, as well as fun giraffe facts.

GIRL

Chicago Public Library's 2017 Best of the Best Books List for Teen Nonfiction! Welcoming and inclusive of all self-identified girls, GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You is an uncensored, unbiased, and fantastically relevant guide, jam-packed with what you want and need to know. A growing-up guide for the 21st century, GIRL covers what everyone is talking aboutÑhealthy sexuality, loving relationships, and gender fluidity, as well as thornier subjects such as STIs, consent, and sexual assault. Plus you'll find self-reflection quizzes, cool resources, and must-read real-life stories from girls like you!

Girl Who Couldn't Lie, The

Priya lies a lot. She tells her friends everything3s fine at home when in reality, her parents argue constantly. She tells her parents everything3s great at school even though Katie Wong3s bullying her. She tells her gymnastics coach she3ll happily do whatever it takes to win the upcoming championship, despite being secretly sick of the constant training. She figures this is the only way to avoid disappointing or upsetting others. Priya3s grandmother, who died a year ago, was the only person who knew the real her. When Priya puts on a bangle that her grandmother left her, she suddenly finds herself incapable of telling a lie. She can3t get the bangle off, so she can3t stop spilling truthsCsome that mortify her, some that get her into trouble . . . and some that actually change her life for the better. Can she learn to be honest without hurting the people she loves?

Go Wild! Ocean Explorer (21st Century Beginning Library)

Go wild as you dive into a world beneath the waves! The Go Wild! Ocean Explorer series lets readers get up close and personal with fascinating ocean creatures right from the comfort of their reading chair. Part of the 21st Century Beginning Library, this series combines familiar and fun topics with thoughtful and intentional literacy skills, building background knowledge and strengthening vocabulary as readers are prompted to Look, Think, and Connect.

Go Wild! Rainforest Explorer (21st Century Beginning Library)

Go wild as you climb through the layers of one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth! The Go Wild! Rainforest Explorer series brings readers face-to-face with fascinating rainforest wildlife--right from the comfort of their reading chair. Part of the 21st Century Beginning Library, this series combines familiar and fun topics with thoughtful and intentional literacy skills, building background knowledge and strengthening vocabulary as readers are prompted to Look, Think, and Connect.

GO! Discover (3): TwERL Phonics

TwERL Phonics has been developed specifically for emerging readers in grades 4-8 who are developing their decoding skills. The series is also useful for newcomers with no prior English language skills. Written at emergent and beginning reader levels, the books have been carefully controlled to showcase phonics skills, beginning with CVC words and progressing through long vowels, consonant digraphs, vowel diphthongs, and multisyllabic words. Accompanied by dynamic full-colour photos, the engaging storylines are tween-centric and represent a wide variety of genres.

GO! ELL 2 Tween Literacy Library

The GO! ELL 2 Tween Literacy Library is a unique collection of fiction and nonfiction books aimed at upper elementary and middle school English language learners, including newcomers. Many of these learners struggle with reading and a limited English vocabulary. This makes it difficult to do well in content-area classes where textbooks are often written above grade level. For this reason, the GO! ELL 2 Tween Literacy Library focuses on arts, ancient history, earth and space science, health and wellness, and money math topics in books written at accessible levels. Each engaging fiction and nonfiction book features age-respectful storylines and full-color photographs on every page to support beginning readers at the secondary level.