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Gooney Bird volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Mrs. Pidgeon's second grade class studies poetry and her students write haiku, couplets, free verse, and finally, a tribute to Mrs. Pidgeon's mother organized by the irrepressible Gooney Bird Greene.
2) Cat Heaven
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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God created Cat Heaven, with fields of sweet grass where cats can play, kitty-toys for them to enjoy, and angels to rub their noses and ears.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hope is sad and angry that her Grandpa Jack has passed away. As she and Aunt Poogee sit on the porch sharing memories of the special times they shared with Grandpa Jack, Hope learns one of life's most important lessons. She realizes that as long as she has her memories, Grandpa Jack will live on inside of her, and she will never have to say good-bye. This heart-warming story emphasizes the importance of family, love and memories.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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When Emma's grandmother, who takes care of her after school and takes her out for bagels on Wednesdays, gets sick and has to go to the hospital, Emma is afraid that she will die--but she is also afraid to talk about her fear.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Eli the dog has been with Astrid since she was a baby, and now that Eli is getting older and slowing down, Astrid wants to make fun memories with him, but knows what is most important to Eli is the time he spends with Astrid.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"After a young boy's beloved dog dies, the boy encounters a stray dog on the beach. At first, the boy is not interested in having another dog as a pet, but as he walks and plays on the beach, he gradually becomes interested in taking care of the stray dog as a pet"--
11) Day of the dead
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a cultural holiday, Day of the Dead. Readers will learn about the origin of the holiday and its Aztec roots. Traditions to honor the dead, including visiting loved ones' graves and decorating altars, are described. Also discussed are symbols and foods associated with Day of the Dead, such as skulls and pan de muerto. Features include table of contents, glossary...
12) Moose n' Me
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There's always one dog. One special dog you'll never forget. One dog that touched your heart in a way that lasts a lifetime . . . For singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins-whose records have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide-that dog was Moose, his childhood pet. And this touching picture book, with its sweet and appealing illustrations, is based on one of his songs, and tells the unforgettable story of that friendship. Moose-a chubby, adorable,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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After a year of missing his grandfather and remembering things they did together, a young boy and his family unveil Grandpa's tombstone, place stones on it, and share stories, knowing the memories will never be lost.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"With all of my heart, I believe it is true, that there is a heaven for animals, too. The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog's favorite game; cats bask in their own rays of sunshine; horses thunder across the sky. The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. But in the heaven of animals, the love you have for your animal friends lives on. National bestselling author Nancy Tillman's message of comfort will help readers of all ages through...
17) Ellie Ever
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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After losing her father and all their possessions in a hurricane, nine-year-old Ellie and her mother move to a small apartment on a horse farm in Virginia, where her new classmates think that she lives in a mansion and is a princess.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This is a sensitive book, a classic in many countries, about a friendship between two boys and an old man. There are plenty of old men who would do as a grandfather at the retirement home, Ulf suggests, when Berra wonders why he doesn't have one. They go there together to find one - ideally one who eats pig's trotters, invites you to tea and who can teach you to whistle.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ivy loves spending time with her grandmother, especially their trips to the beach to look for sea glass. But her heart breaks when Grandma unexpectantly dies. As Ivy works through her grief, she finds a special way to remember her grandma and share her memories of her.