Picture Book
Curious George’s First Day of School
By:Margret Rey
It's the first day of school and George has been invited to Mr. Apple's class to be a special helper! George is just the right monkey for the job-that is, until he starts to make his usual mischief.
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Grades 3-6
Dear Mr. Henshaw
By: Beverly Cleary
A boy from a broken home begins corresponding with his favorite author. Through his letters to Mr. Henshaw--and later his journal entries--he grapples with his problems, finds comfort, and begins to recognize his own talent as a writer.
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Teens
I am the Messenger
By: Markus Zusak
Meet Ed Kennedy--underage cabdriver, pathetic cardplayer, and useless at romance. He lives in a shack with his coffee-addicted dog, the Doorman, and he's hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence, until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. That's when the first Ace arrives. That's when Ed becomes the messenger. . . .
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Parent Resource
Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework
By: Judith Stein
The experts from the Research Institute for Learning and Development are parents themselves, and cover everything in this guide that parents need to help their children with homework. Includes tips for supporting a student with reading, writing, and math homework, as well as suggestions on work space, time management, and managing long-term assignments.
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