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Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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When a child goes missing from the Orphan House in the town of Stone-in-the-Glen, the mayor suggests the kindly Ogress is responsible, but the orphans do not believe that and try to make their deluded neighbors see the real villain among them.
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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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In Showing Generosity, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be generous in their daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing generosity.
An activity encourages kids to practice generosity, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about generosity online using our safe search engine that provides...
10) The happy prince
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Language
English
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A beautiful, golden, jewel-studded statue and a little swallow give all they have to help the poor.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Daniel Tiger wants to give his friends and family special presents, but he doesn't have enough money to buy them! Then his mom reminds him that homemade gifts are even better than store-bought, and Daniel learns to embrace his creativity and the joy of giving"--
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Me and my dragon volume 3
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A boy and his pet dragon discover the meaning of the Christmas spirit.
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English
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"From the bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED, an inspiring book about one of humankind's defining but overlooked impulses, and how we can super-charge its potential to build a hopeful future. Recent years have been tough on optimists. Hopes that the Internet might bring people together have been crushed by the divisiveness of social media. But as head of TED, Chris Anderson has had a ringside view of the world's boldest thinkers...
15) The Grinch
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. It is a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.
Brief rude humor.
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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"Valentine's Day is coming! Posey is so excited about her special ballet recital and giving cards to everyone at school. Then she learns that one of her classmates doesn't have any valentines to give out. Can Princess Posey and her tutu find the perfect way to help?"--
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Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Brother and sister often complain that their friends have more things than they do. Mamma and Papa tell them they should be thankful for all the things they do have. When a big thunderstorm form rages outside and the power goes out, the cubs are reminded of how fortunate they are to have loving parents and a cozy home to live in. It's a good time to count their blessings.
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Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late.
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English
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Set in modern Nigeria, this illustrated chapter book follows Anna Hibiscus, who lives with her large, loving family in a compound in a big city, as she escapes hair-braiding day, plays hide-and-seek during a power outage and learns about spontaneous generosity.
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