June’s whole concept of home is shaken when her widowed mother and younger sister must move into a homeless shelter. The embarrassment and the struggles are real. The girls must rise early to get to their school. Mother is noncommunicative and June’s greatest joy, playing the viola, is out of the question. So everything is left to June to navigate the waters of the homeless shelter. She alone ...

June’s whole concept of home is shaken when her widowed mother and younger sister must move into a homeless shelter. The embarrassment and the struggles are real. The girls must rise early to get to their school. Mother is noncommunicative and June’s greatest joy, playing the viola, is out of the question. So everything is left to June to navigate the waters of the homeless shelter. She alo ...

An Aesopian tale by the beloved author of "Shrek." Befriended by a whale as he is drowning in the ocean, a mouse gets a chance to reciprocate years later in an equally unlikely situation. Full color.

Little Britta's heart is kind and sees the best in everything, even in trees. She is sure Apple and Magnolia (Britta has named her favorite trees, of course) are good friends, so when Magnolia begins losing her luster, Britta remains hopeful. This spunky character warms our hearts with actions of hope and optimism, even when possible seems impossible. Muted, wildly expressive colors and loose illu ...

A delightful tale of unexpected challenges that lead to delightful kindnesses, one after another after another. Bright colors amplify the humor and vivacity of this story's heroine.

This striking 40th anniversary edition of this acclaimed bestseller by Newbery Medalist McKinley brings a beloved classic to a fresh audience. Ideal for fans of Shannon Hale and Gail Carson Levine.

Two young girls, Lulu and Serena, find themselves alone parked in Dad’s SUV at a campground in Montana. Their mother has recently died of cancer, and their dad is now missing. Lulu is twelve with a strong sense of “stepping up” to problems, but the problem to care for herself and her sister is enormous. Money is limited to $67 and winter is coming. Being new to the area, they don’t have an ...

Two young girls, Lulu and Serena, find themselves alone parked in Dad’s SUV at a campground in Montana. Their mother has recently died of cancer, and their dad is now missing. Lulu is twelve with a strong sense of “stepping up” to problems, but the problem to care for herself and her sister is enormous. Money is limited to $67 and winter is coming. Being new to the area, they don’t have an ...

Who knew? Rosa Parks started the Montgomery bus boycott in 1956, right? Well, no, she was preceded by sixteen-year-old Claudette Colvin who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. Claudette had grown up in rural Pine Level, Alabama, and moved to inner-city Montgomery as a young teen. She was nurtured by wise parents and wise teachers who gave her courage to see right from wrong and justic ...

Poppy has not planned ahead, like Cornbread, and now Poppy has a problem that will require creative problem solving, courage, and friendship — the kind that sticks with you and sees a thing through with you, no matter what. Lively illustrations convey humor and warmth, complementing the text's charm and enduring lessons.

In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams.As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for a better life, Annie Inoue was raised to dream big. And at the start of seventh grade, she's channeling that irrepr ...

What does it take for us to understand that deep sorrow, regret, and brokenness are consequences of entitlement? This coming of age illustrated story pits bravery and courage against bullying and entitlement. And when truth comes to light, regret is a powerful teacher. Gently told with powerful impact that may challenge unjust patterns of behavior.

A collection of 35 compelling true stories that illustrate the value of courage over fear, grit over disappointment, failure over not trying, and personal victory over outside accolade. Because these individuals live(d) all over this world, readers sense the reality of failure as a shared human experience and the hope and growth that can result from it. Convincing and a powerful tool for positive ...

After experiencing racist bullying on her school bus and racist vandalism in her middle school, Junie and her friends of color create a club and plan a school-wide assembly to address the racist issue. Junie’s part is creating a video for the program. She also decides to record her Korean grandparents about their experiences with oppression at the same age. Amid the beginnings of the Korean War ...

At fourteen Langston is uprooted from his home in rural Alabama to post-war inner-city Chicago. He is utterly lost with no friends or family for comfort and only his overworked father to help him through the difficulties of city living. But one day running from ever-present bullies, he accidentally finds his first oasis, a public library, where he begins to find himself.

Foundations & Frameworks Posters for each grade level come in three different sizes: 24x36, 18x24, and 8.5x11. A poster or poster set for each unit highlights the main skill, its pattern statement, and the visual tool with its process questions. This information comes directly from the Foundations & Frameworks Toolbox. This file download requires a unique password for each grade level. Download ...

Foundations & Frameworks Posters for each grade level come in three different sizes: 24x36, 18x24, and 8.5x11. A poster or poster set for each unit highlights the main skill, its pattern statement, and the visual tool with its process questions. This information comes directly from the Foundations & Frameworks Toolbox. This file download requires a unique password for each grade level. Download ...

Foundations & Frameworks Posters for each grade level come in three different sizes: 24x36, 18x24, and 8.5x11. A poster or poster set for each unit highlights the main skill, its pattern statement, and the visual tool with its process questions. This information comes directly from the Foundations & Frameworks Toolbox. This file download requires a unique password for each grade level. Download ...