Only One You

by Linda Kranz (2004, Rising Moon Books, 12.95/hardback)
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Adri's mama and papa share some of the wisdom they have gained through the years with their eager son. Their words, simple and powerful, are meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world. The message: There's only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place. Color. Grades PreK-3. [8.5” x 7.5”...32 pages]

Hair in Funny Places: A Book About Puberty

by Babette Cole (2000, Hyperion, 15.99/hardback)
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When a little girl asks her teddy bear about growing up, she gets the whole answer. This true story about growing up is all about the lives of “Mr. & Mrs. Hormone,” and the changes they make in everyone’s body. Told with lighthearted frankness, this humorous book takes the mystery out of puberty and the fear out of an often embarrassing subject. A subject that needs to be told. Color. Grades 2-5. [10” x 10”...32 pages]

The Tiny Seed

by Eric Carle (2001, Aladdin, 7.99)
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With his inimitable bright collage art and simple text, Carle follows the journey of a seed, from being blown by the wind to taking root and sprouting seeds of its own. Full color. [8” x 11.5”...40 pages]

Mrs. Spitzer's Garden

by Edith Pattou (2001, Harcourt Brace, 17.00/hardback)
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Mrs. Spitzer is a wise teacher who knows many things. She knows about gardens. She knows about children. She knows how similar they are, and how both will flourish if tended lovingly. With her sure, loving, gardener's touch, Mrs. Spitzer nurtures the students in her classroom each year. Color. Grades K-2. [10” x 10”...32 pages]

Edwina the Emu

by Sheena Knowles (1996, HarperCollins, 6.99)
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In this sequel to the popular Edward the Emu (6.95), Edward and his mate, Edwina, are going to be the proud parents of 10 little emu chicks. “Don’t get depressed. I’ll find a job, you stay on the nest,” says Edwina to her stunned mate. And so Edwina sets out to find work. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 10”...32 pages]

The Giving Tree

by Shel Silverstein (1964, HarperCollins, 16.99/hardback)
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This story of a boy who grows to manhood, and of a tree that gives him her bounty through the years. It is a parable about the gift of giving and the capacity to love. There are many lessons here for children. Grades K-6. [7” x 9”...54 pages]

Growing Up Is Hard

by Laura Schlessinger (2001, HarperTrophy, 5.99)
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When a young boy has a day where nothing goes right, his father helps him deal with his feelings and see that things change as he grows up. Provides parents an opportunity for discussion with their kids about how to handle all the sad and scary parts of growing up. Color. Grades K-2. [10” x 8”...40 pages]

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