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Explore six renewable energy technologies that are used around the world! Accessible verse and lush illustrations introduce children to important information about how we can harness the planet''s natural resources including wind, water and sun. Inset boxes define new words like turbine, while extensive endnotes further explain the science behind each power source and the benefits of clean energy.

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Joining Barefoot’s singalong collection, this upbeat story depicts residents of a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, New York, who are dancing down to their neighborhood block party. From samba-dancing nurses to reggaeton-loving firefighters, this unique song-story introduces 10 kinds of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music from throughout the Americas. Readers can count along in English and Spanish as they visit each floor of the building! Endnotes provide more information about the dance styles. Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation.Types of dance featured:TangoSalsaReggaetonSambaCumbiaMamboHip-hopRumbaMerengueConga

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Meet Lin Yi a little boy with a big heart and a talent for bargaining. Tonight is the moon festival and he wants nothing more than a red rabbit lantern; but first he must buy the things his mother needs at the market. This heartwarming story shows the rewards of putting others first, and includes educational notes at the end about the Chinese moon festival, life in rural China, and the legend of the moon fairy.

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Sing around the world, from mountains to valleys, in towns and cities, with all the fish, birds, trees and flowers of the Earth! Adapted from the popular spirituals song, and with helpful endnotes, this is a wonderfully uplifting and richly informative singalong book. Featured on Oprah Magazine’s O List, 2008.  Includes enhanced CD with singalong audio and video animation.

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Inspire a lifelong love of language—and give kids a head start in school!—with this outstanding poetry collection. To improve reading comprehension, luminous watercolor paintings illustrate the 70 famous poems, which are arranged by life stages and cover a wide range of common human experiences. From Shakespeare to Stevenson and Milton to Moore, iconic English-language poetry comes alive in this breathtaking gift book that they'll never outgrow. Features an introduction from UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

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Spark imaginations with 36 colorful wordless cards, featuring artwork by favorite Barefoot illustrator Miriam Latimer! Kids will delight in piecing together creative stories about dragons, castles, magic potions and more. Includes instructions for more than 30 games designed by an education specialist to teach children basic storytelling and writing skills, with a focus on social-emotional learning.

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'''Toddlers and preschoolers need plenty of opportunities to MOVE, and that’s exactly what this book will help them do'' – Stuff Parents Need' Get movin' and groovin' with 7 dancing dinosaurs! With funky lyrics and a catchy rap performance, this rhythmic romp encourages safe and exciting creative movements that are sure to inspire pretend play. Colorful artwork by bestselling Animal Boogie illustrator Debbie Harter and 6 pages of dinosaur facts make this an inclusive, educational and fun addition to your singalong library. You’re guaranteed to put it on repeat! Includes QR code access to audio and video animation

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“A community grows plants to the tune of an original song . . . The backmatter includes a musical score for the song, tips to start a garden, and a primer on the stages of plant growth. With a neat musical twist, this picture book grows on you” – Kirkus Reviews A group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden. Set to a foot-tappin’ original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story will have kids singing enthusiastically about the six stages of plant growth. The story concludes with a summer harvest and feast that celebrates the gardeners’ commitment. Includes QR code access to audio singalong and video animation.

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'''A particularly good choice for a lively group with an itch to move'' — Publishers Weekly' Over 2 million copies sold worldwide! Dance on down to the jungles of India, where 6 colorful creatures are jumping and jiving beneath the canopy. In our bestselling singalong ever, inclusive illustrations invite all children to join in the fun. Kids beg to hear it again and again!  Includes QR code access to audio and video animation, with acclaimed children's performer Fred Penner.

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“Meet the 10 animal families of the meadow in this board book version of the beloved English counting song . . . Perfect for read-alouds” – The School Library Journal Susan Reed's catchy adaptation of this traditional English song explores all kinds of creatures who live over in the meadow. With notes on meadows and the furry mice, bumpy toads and other wildlife in the story. Includes QR code access to audio singalong and video animation.

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Explore camouflage in this new addition to the Slide-and-See series that introduces budding scientists to fun STEM topics! This interactive board book features poetic riddles about camouflage animals around the world. Sturdy pages with tiered layers cleverly slide with each page turn to reveal answers. From classic camouflage critters like the chameleon to lesser known species like the owl butterfly, readers will delight in discovering the creatures in this interactive guessing game. Includes fact-packed educational notes about camouflage.

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“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal ¡Buenos días! Come along for a day in Cuba. Take la guaga to the beach, play los escondidos in the park, and snack on bumpy anones. Cuban author Jennings and illustrator Linares draw on their lived experience to create this playful board book, which includes simple educational endnotes, as part of the Our World series for very young readers.

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A brand new Barefoot Singalong about the earth's orbit!The earth circles round the sun each year. Past days, weeks, and months, our birthdays we cheer, growing taller, faster, smarter, wiser. The earth circles round the sun each year. What creates the seasons? How does day turn to night? Learn how the sun and moon create earth's seasonal and daily cycles in this uplifting, musical exploration of the beautiful planet we call home. Written and sung by Susan Reed (Over in the Meadow and Up, Up, Up) and illustrated by Mariona Cabassa (Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Barefoot Books Water, and A Gift for Amma), the calming music and vibrant illustrations help children understand our place in the universe. Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Endnotes dive more into STEAM topics such as seasons, stars, the moon and more Teaches kids about earth's orbit in a fun, accessible way

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? A Black nonbinary child finds ways to navigate their sensory sensitivities during Pride . . . Joyfully affirming Kirkus Reviews, starred review Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources.

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Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall — Sofia hopes to fill a jar with fireflies! When at last Mars flickers, and the owl begins to hoot, Sofia and her family venture into a dazzling summer night where firefly light is like a glittering galaxy. Lyrical text and gorgeous collage artwork are supplemented by informative endmatter on finding fireflies and protecting their habitats.

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Which animal will win the race and get the first year of the Chinese calendar named after them? Race along with Rat, Monkey, Dragon, and their companions while discovering the origin of the Chinese Zodiac. This bright and colourful book includes intriguing notes about the Chinese calendar, the festivals, and the animal that rules each year.

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Chase after a mischievous goat! Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat but within minutes the goat has vanished. This Nigerian market tale uses humour to impart a message about responsibility, and includes endnotes about Yoruba costume and language, Nigeria facts, and market life.

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Follow this mischievous dinosaur as he frolics, rollicks, frisks and romps. Each colorful page introduces simple synonyms and a fun-filled way to build vocabulary and word recognition.

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A lonely squirrel goes searching for a new home, only to discover that the best place is one where the whole community can live together. Joining Barefoot's acclaimed collection of social-emotional titles, this tale offers the perfect opportunity to start conversations about coping with loneliness, the importance of community, and what makes a place feel like home. Beautiful illustrations by award-winning Italian artist Simona Mulazzani bring Squirrel's journey to life.

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Help toddlers rest, relax, and get ready for sleep. This sturdy board book is designed to enable caregivers to practice a basic mindfulness technique — a calming body scan — with children as young as 2 years old. Written by the award-winning author of the bestselling Mindful Kids activity deck, Whitney Stewart, in collaboration with early childhood development specialist Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed., Mindful Tots: Rest & Relax uses simple, straightforward instructions and bright illustrations to nurture relaxation, calm, and a restful nap or night of sleep. One of four stylish board books in the Mindful Tots series to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions.

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Blast into space with this deck of 36 wordless storytelling cards, featuring more than 30 games to build problem-solving and writing skills in children ages 3 - 10. The 12 character, 12 object and 12 setting cards invite children to create stories about astronauts, aliens and more.

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An accessible tool for teaching children about world cultures, seasonal special events, and festivals for school and public library collections School Library Journal Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child's-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria. Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.

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This deck of 36 wordless storytelling cards features more than 30 games to build basic mathematics, storytelling and writing skills in children ages 3 - 10. The 12 character, 12 object and 12 setting cards invite children to create stories about mermaids, pirates and more.

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A Booktrust Selection! Peekaboo, I see you! Get ready to dance, build, splash and laugh together with Baby Play. This new sequel to the bestseller Baby Talk has been especially created for caregivers and older children to share with new babies, helping to build secure attachment and early language skills. Featuring simple, high-contrast photographs of a wide variety of babies and families, this adorable board book is sure to delight both babies and those who love them alike. Also available in a bilingual Spanish / English edition as Baby Play / Jugando con bebé.

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Will the three goat brothers make it across the big, hairy troll's bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream? In this quirky picture book, vibrant paper collage illustrations and predictable text keep young readers engaged with the classic story.

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With these 9 traditional tales from cultures around the world, you’ll meet King Gull, the musicians of Bremen and other extraordinary animals. Plus, you’ll learn about the power of community, see the power of bravery and explore the importance of caring for the planet. The stories include The Rabbit in the Moon (India), The Greedy Frog (Australia), The Musicians of Bremen (Germany), Magic in the Rainforest (Brazil), and more!

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Encourage budding chefs to create tasty meals with 40 laminated recipe cards that feature nutritious vegetarian dishes from around the world. Unique recipes ranging from the familiar to the exotic are divided into five colour-coded categories to reflect the major food groups. Simple step-by-step instructions put kids in control as they learn that cooking is more than an art — it's a science! Includes 8-page booklet with information on nutrition, kitchen safety and terminology. This edition has been updated with even tastier recipes.

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How will the red hen transform a seed into bread? Follow her step-by-step process from the farm to the table and learn about the value of teamwork. Includes a recipe for baking your own loaf of bread. Praised by Publishers Weekly for its “striking” collage art with plenty of “visual humor.”

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Join Bear for a whole day of adventures! Little ones can place more than 250 reusable stickers to dress Bear for the weather, match shapes at school, decorate for a birthday party and more. Based on the bestselling Bear series, this endearing sticker book offers young children an opportunity for both structured and creative hands-on learning.

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What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children’s singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes! Book with QR code provides access to an animated singalong performed by SteveSongs.

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Develop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with a fresh twist on a classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic as well as audio and animation accessed via a QR code on the book.

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A sweet journey around the globe to 13 countries and cultures that features how families celebrate Christmas. The ultra-colorful illustrations fill each page, complete with borders that represent traditional fabrics, tile work, or flora from each country. Readers are pulled into the homes of families celebrating their unique holiday traditions The School Library Journal Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday. Features Christmas traditions from: *Ethiopia *Colombia *Australia *Italy *Serbia *Mexico *India *Iceland *Egypt *Argentina *Philippines *Lebanon *Canada

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? A beautiful and poignant coming-of-age book . . . Based on the author's and illustrator's personal experiences, this unique war story is full of hope and resilience that shines through even the worst of situations School Library Journal, starred review Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

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The Our World series continues to pack quite a bit of culture for the youngest readers into an easy-to-handle board book Booklist Maidin! Come along for a sunny (then rainy!) day in Ireland. Count sheep on the farm, practice hurling, and make a wish on a rainbow. Irish author Muireann Ní Chíobháin and illustrator Fuchsia MacAree draw on their personal experiences to create this sweet board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers.

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The story of two friends, Pirican Pic and Pirican Mor, who fall out over a pile of walnuts. One has eaten the other's share and Pirican Mor vows revenge. The tree directs him to an axe, the axe to a stone, the stone to water, the water to a stag. Soon the whole landscape is caught up in the tale.

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Ruby and Mai are camping out in the garden. As the night draws in, all sorts of scary characters head towards their tent. Luckily, Ruby has some magical objects in her rucksack, but will they be enough to keep the girls safe?

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Every child has a story — and this book tells them all. With Children of the World, you’ll rediscover the everyday moments, important occasions and big ideas that make childhood special all over the world. Both playful and thought-provoking, Children of the World makes for a delightful family, library or classroom read-aloud that’s sure to spark timely discussions about diversity, inclusion and acceptance

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Set sail with Odysseus as he fights to find his way back home after the brutal Trojan War. On his ten year journey, he endures harrowing ordeals, battles monsters and learns what it means to be a hero. Award-winning professional storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden's gripping retelling breathes new life into Homer's classic The Odyssey.

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'''A wonderful classroom and performance resource. The illustrations are full of colour and detail - super opportunities for children to create their own artwork'' — Parents in Touch' Swim with 5 ocean creatures in this colorful, tongue-twisting singalong! Based on a traditional cumulative song, each rhyming verse introduces a new animal and its place in the marine food chain, from the snail to the shark. Chosen as the BookTrust National Bookstart Week book in 2016, this singalong picture book offers a delightful dip into multisensory science learning, sure to inspire young marine biologists. Includes QR code access to audio and video animation.

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'''Expect construction-loving kids to be dancing to this funkytown night fever hustle'' — Kirkus Reviews' Dump Truck Daisy and her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission — build a playground before sunrise! Detailed endnotes provide additional information about construction vehicles and inclusive playgrounds. Vibrant artwork and a catchy disco tune and animation make this a stellar choice for any child who is fascinated by construction vehicles. Includes QR code access to audio singalong and video animation.

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Find out where honey comes from as Grandpa the Beeman teaches the basics of beekeeping to his young grandson. This rhyming story includes 7 pages of educational endnotes full of essential facts about bees, beekeeping, honey, and the vital part that bees play in the natural world. Includes a honey muffin recipe on the final page!

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