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Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will relate to this universal story of one boy who won't let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three very special little birds. Including all the lyrics of the original song plus new verses, this cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages-because every little thing's gonna be all right!

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EVERY LITTLE THING brings Bob Marley’s beloved song to life for a new generation. Readers will relate to this universal story of one boy who won’t let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three very special little birds. Including all the lyrics of the original song plus new verses, this cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages—because every little thing is gonna be all right. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley’s first child, and gorgeously illustrated by the talented Vanessa Newton, EVERY LITTLE THING is a colorful and upbeat testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts.

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Jada is hosting her first sleepover, and she has lots of cool scientific activities planned: kitchen chemistry, creating invisible ink, and even making slime! But when her friends get tired of the lessons and just want to hang out, can Jada figure out the formula for fun and save the sleepover? Praise for Jada Jones: Rock Star “Fast-paced, with super simple vocabulary and a smattering of earth science to spark interest in young rock collectors everywhere.” - Kirkus Reviews “Readers who love ’Ivy and Bean’ or ’Katie Woo’ will want to meet Jada Jones.” - School Library Journal

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“El ritmo rápido, vocabulario sencillo y un toque de ciencias de la tierra despiertan el interés de los jóvenes coleccionistas de rocas en todas partes”. – Kirkus "A los lectores que adoran a Ivy y Bean o a Katie Woo les encantará conocer a Jada Jones". - School Library Journal Con los bolsillos llenos de rocas y una camiseta con un dragón púrpura, la estudiante amante de las ciencias, Jada, hace su debut en esta serie de novelas infantiles perfecta para los jóvenes lectores.Cuando su mejor amiga se muda lejos, la escuela es el último lugar a donde Jada Jones desea ir. Preferiría quedarse fuera y buscar rocas sensacionales para su colección, porque encontrar rocas es mucho más fácil que encontrar amigos. Así que, cuando la maestra de Jada anuncia un proyecto sobre rocas y minerales, Jada finalmente se siente en su elemento. El único problema es que a una de sus compañeras de equipo no le gustan ninguna de las ideas de Jada. Tampoco parece que Jada le cae bien. ¿Encontrará Jada la manera de crear un proyecto de ciencias ganador y ganar también una nueva amiga? Esta novela infantil es una transición entre las lecturas graduadas y las novelas juveniles para los niños que leen con fluidez y se están adaptando al formato de libros por capítulos. Con unas 5,000 palabras aproximadamente, capítulos cortos y arte a dos colores en casi todas las páginas, atraerá a este singular lector. El arte a dos colores ayudará a los lectores en la transición del arte a cuatro colores de las lecturas graduadas y les facilitará la adaptación a los libros por capítulos en blanco y negro.

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Jada Jones is back for the third book of this popular, celebrated series perfect for STEM fans!Jada is hosting her first sleepover, and she has lots of cool scientific activities planned: kitchen chemistry, creating invisible ink, and even making slime! But when her friends get tired of the lessons and just want to hang out, can Jada figure out the formula for fun and save the sleepover?Praise for Jada Jones: Rock Star"Fast-paced, with supersimple vocabulary and a smattering of earth science to spark interest in young rock collectors everywhere."--Kirkus Reviews"Readers who love 'Ivy and Bean' or 'Katie Woo' will want to meet Jada Jones."--School Library Journal

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