 | How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? by Jane Yolen
Buy used from: $5.40 This illustrated book shows children that "playing nice" can be easy and fun.
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 | American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $7.49 A masterful commentary about race, identity, and self-acceptance
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 | Stephanie's Ponytail (Classic Munsch) by Robert N. Munsch
Buy new: $5.95 / Used from: $0.01 The strong female voice will speak to many, asserting the importance of individuality and independent thought.
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 | Two Homes by Claire Masurel
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.53 A child's first look at divorce. The ending affirms that his parents love Alex, no matter where he is and no matter where they are.
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 | My Dad Cancelled Christmas! by Sean Casey
Buy new: $12.44 This story presents the message that Christmas is about more than just presents. This family learns that the holidays are about appreciating what they have and thinking about those who are less fortunate.
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 | The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers (First Time Books(R)) by Stan Berenstain
Buy new: $3.99 / Used from: $0.01 The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. A good book to start awareness in young children.
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 | The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $1.93 A bad-tempered ladybug becomes a nicer, happier, better-behaved bug
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 | Chrysanthemum (rpkg) by Kevin Henkes
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.21 This sensitive story will strike a chord with young children, particularly those who also have difficult or unfamiliar names.
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 | The Lorax (Classic Seuss) by Dr. Seuss
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $5.00 Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty.
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 | The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $6.79 Along with providing a resonant environmental message, the story lightly demonstrates that friendships come in all shapes and sizes.
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 | Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.84 In this story of friendship, hardship, and the passing on into time, E.B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things
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 | Henry's Freedom Box (Caldecott Honor Book) by Ellen Levine
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $6.76 Inspired by an actual 1830s lithograph, this picture book briefly relates the story of Henry "Box" Brown's daring escape from slavery.
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 | The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners (First Time Books(R)) by Stan Berenstain
Buy new: $3.99 / Used from: $0.01 Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way.
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 | The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse (Jody Bergsma Collection) (Jody Bergsma Collection) by Sandy Kleven
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $8.17 Used by parents and teachers nationwide to help children avoid sexual abuse
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 | Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, The by Mo Willems
Buy new: $10.18 / Used from: $5.25 A story about sharing
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 | Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Buy new: $10.18 / Used from: $7.00 The author defines some important concepts for young children, such as respect, trustworthiness, patience, politeness, loyalty, etc.
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 | Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin
Buy new: $16.89 / Used from: $8.30 The story of a fly who's not afraid to dream big!
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 | First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $4.65 A fresh twist on the first day of school nerves
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 | Just Kidding by Trudy Ludwig
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $9.68 The story offers a realistic portrayal of a bully who uses words in hurtful ways but avoids punishment. It also offers hope that children can break the pattern.
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 | A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.65 A moral tale acquires of a girl who worries too much about what others think of her.
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 | Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $4.75 Childhood triumph over dyslexia and discovery of reading
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 | Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them (American Girl) by Patti Kelley Criswell
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $8.85 A girl's guide to everything they need to know about making new friends and making the most of the friendships they already have.
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 | A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue (Children's/Life Skills) by Julia Cook
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $8.99 Helps kids learn the difference between tattling and telling.
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 | Mr. Messy (Mr. Men and Little Miss) by Roger Hargreaves
Buy new: $3.99 / Used from: $0.98 |
 | The New Baby at Your House by Joanna Cole
Buy used from: $0.01 The book an evenhanded discussion of the positive and negative feelings an older child may have toward a new sibling.
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