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Paloma and the Red Carpet

When Paloma arrives at the big building with so many other children living there, she stays silent and watches. But soon the cozy red carpet beckons--a place for her to draw and make friends, learn the language and learn to read. More change looms, however, and the children learn they'll have to leave their beloved carpet behind, so Paloma and her friends get creative and imagine a fitting farewell for their magic carpet. This is a touching story of refuge, change, and friendship from the talented author/illustrator Carme Lemniscates.

Panda and Penguin Find a Thing

When a mystery device comes between two best friends, will they learn to share or decide they're better off without it at all? Panda and Penguin are best friends . . . until they find the Thing. The Thing is exciting It has a flashing screen and makes funny ringing noises, but only one of them can play with it at a time. The Thing comes between them, but is anything worth losing their friendship? Children and adult readers alike will immediately recognize the Thing as a phone. This lighthearted lesson highlights that while technology is flashy and entertaining, it can also be isolating.

Papa, Daddy, and Riley

Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley's classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn't want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of a family.

Paranormal Life Cycles (Roar! Books)

They live in the shadows and lurk in the dark. But how do legendary creatures come to be? Explore paranormal life cycles! These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to face your fears from the very beginning. Struggling readers in grades 6 and 7 wonÎt be able to put down these accessible books written at a 3rd and 4th grade reading level.

Passover

With just the right blend of text and commentary, the popular "A Family Haggadah" , with new full color art, is the haggadah of choice for families with young children to use at their seders. With its updated text and new full color illustrations,but same page numbers, this haggadah can easily be added to an existing set of this haggadah. Hebrew prayers and songs include English translation and transliteration.

PD Essentials

PD Essentials books are powerful guides from leading experts. They render complex ideas in concise, straightforward language to connect teachers to best practices in understandable, actionable ways. These books provide educators with research-based practical ideas and the inspiring whys, what’s, when’s, and how’s behind teaching that transform classrooms. Foundational Skills Literacy Collection. This Collection provides expert guidance on teaching developing skills that empower students to read and write successfully.

Peacock and Sketch

This fun story about the highs and lows of media stardom is perfect for readers not yet ready for Charlotte's Web. A gorgeous peacock hatches an escape from the zoo in search of fame, only to realize that instant stardom can be tough and that beauty is more than feathers deep. Peacock loves to see his friend Sketch, a girl who comes to the zoo and inks drawings of him. But life was lonely when she wasn't around. As a free bird, his adventures attract all the attention he'd always dreamed of, adoring fans, tons of photos, and news headlines. But when he starts to molt, as peacocks do, his tail feathers fall out. His fame evaporates, and Peacock finally comes to appreciate Sketch, who's stayed by his side from the beginning.

Pecan Sheller, The

In 1930s San Antonio, thirteen-year-old Petra dreams of going to college and becoming a writer. But with her beloved father dead, two younger siblings to care for, and with a stepmother struggling to make ends meet, Petra has to drop out of school to shell pecans at a factory. Hoping it's only temporary, she tries not to despair over the grueling work conditions. But after the unhealthy environment leads to tragedy and workers' already low wages are cut, Petra knows things need to change. She and her coworkers go on strike for higher wages and safer conditions, risking everything they have for the hope of a better future.

Peculiar Haunted House, A

A spooky house sits empty on a quiet neighborhood street. Previous owners, after moving in, have been frightened away by strange events. All caused by the house itself. When a new family moves in, the house is surprised by their reactions to its attempts to scare them off, too. Will this ÌpeculiarÊ family really stay? Will they able to turn this house into a home?