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Current Books Available
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Hey Pop-Pop:
This popular and touching story about a day in the life of a young boy and his grandfather is a wonderful addition to any multicultural family/community studies unit. The rhythmic and tender storyline and unique illustrations will have your children saying, "Hey, Pop-Pop! We love you too!"
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A Mean Set of Drums:
Terrific for use in a multicultural, thematic unit on self/family, A Mean Set of Drums is sure to delight your young readers. Through its rhyming text and colorful presentation, readers discover little Rudy?s greatest passion. Then, learn how Rudy convinces both his own mother and a music storeowner that not only is he destined to be a great jazz drummer, but also that he needs ?a mean set of drums!?
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My First Week of School:
A delightful introduction to the first days of Kindergarten, this book is a useful reading tool designed to help children ease their transition into the formal education process while strengthening communication and building strong relationships between families and schools. Welcome to Kindergarten! Turn the pages of this inviting, multicultural book to learn about what goes on inside the exciting world of school! (Available in Spanish)
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Mi Primera Semana de Escuela:
Una introducción encantadora a los primeros días del jardín de la infancia, este libro es una herramienta útil de la lectura diseñada para ayudar a niños a facilitar su transición en el proceso de la enseñanza convencional mientras que consolida relaciones fuertes de la comunicación y de la construcción entre las familias y las escuelas. ¡Recepción al jardín de la infancia! Dé vuelta a las páginas de esta invitación, ¡libro multicultural a aprender sobre qué se enciende dentro del mundo emocionante de la escuela!
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Mom-Mom's Little Helper:
With beautiful illustrations that capture a deep and tender bond between the characters, Derrick Gantt?s warm and loving account of a day in the life of a young girl and her ?Mom-Mom? explores the love between a grandchild and grandparent. This book?s rhyming text, gentle expression, and familiar setting is sure to connect with young readers. Perfect for a multicultural, thematic unit on family or simply excellent for bedtime reading.
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Eboni and the Dinosaur:
A baby dinosaur?s obsession with chocolate helps teach young readers about healthy food choices and that overindulgence of any type can lead to trouble. Complete with healthy eating tips and fun ?no-cook? recipes for kids, this book can provide a wonderful vehicle for discussing health and nutrition in an easy to understand and entertaining format.
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The Storyteller Book I:
The first story in a series of historical fiction books designed to arouse interest in the rich ancestral heritage of Africa, The Storyteller, Book I is a wonderful addition to thematic studies of African and African American heritage. In this imaginary tale, Mansa Musa (the actual ruler of the Mali empire in Africa from 1312- approximately 1332) manages to defend his kingdom against an evil king's attempt to conquer the empire and enslave its people.
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The Storyteller Book II:
Brave Queen Candace sacrifices herself to save her beloved empire of Ethiopia from a magical beast that has already destroyed Egypt. The second book in a historical fiction series designed to teach young readers about Africa, its rich history, and African American heritage, The StoryTeller II introduces Queen Candace (esteemed African ruler, field general, and tactician) and the great African civilization of Ethiopia.
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Our Family Journal:
Complete with inspirational daily quotes from a diverse selection of prominent figures both past and present, blank pages for illustrations, and writing prompts for personal reflection, dialogue, and much much more, the Songhai Press Family Journal is a valuable tool for encouraging writing, reading, sharing, and learning within families. A terrific resource for teachers who are looking for new ways to involve families in student learning or simply for parents who want to help enrich the learning environment within the home; this exceptional Family Journal offers unlimited, motivating, and enjoyable literacy learning opportunities.
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