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Reaching Out
Fandango Stew
by David Davis
Have you ever been tricked into doing something good? This story teaches a town that kindness and generosity can turn something ordinary into something delicious. FOLKTALE
Get a Job Helping Others
by Ryan Jacobson
Have you ever thought of different jobs you’d like to do in the community? This book tells about kinds of jobs that benefit others. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Tell Me More
The Storyteller’s Candle
by Lucía González
Have you ever heard a story that is so real it takes you to another place? In this bilingual Puerto Rican tale, a storyteller uses wonderful stories to reunite some homesick children with their homeland. HISTORICAL FICTION
What Is Sign Language?
by Deborah Kent
Beanca was born deaf and must learn how to express herself to her family. Follow Beanca’s journey to discovering a new world of communication. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Inside Nature
Star in the Storm
by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Maggie keeps her beloved dog Sirius hidden when dogs are outlawed from her village. But when a dangerous storm puts people in danger, Maggie knows that Sirius can help and she must make a difficult choice. HISTORICAL FICTION
Volcano: The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens
by Patricia Lauber
Discover exciting facts and see fantastic photos in this fascinating look at volcanoes. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Unbreakable Spirit
Chang and the Bamboo Flute
by Elizabeth Star Hill
Chang loves to play his flute, but he’s too shy to play in front of others. When his family faces a sudden hardship, Chang realizes that it’s time to share his talent with the world. REALISTIC FICTION
Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring
by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
Find out how a dancer, a composer, and an artist collaborated to create a visionary ballet that amazed audiences and became an American classic. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Change It Up
Elvis and the Underdogs
by Jenny Lee
It’s not easy being sick, and Benji has been sick so often that he has his own punch card at the hospital. But with the help of his bossy new service dog, Benji is about to change his life for the better. FANTASY
Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Did you know there was a time when we almost lost Thanksgiving? Find out how one person’s determination changed the law and made Thanksgiving a holiday for everyone. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Paths to Discovery
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
by Irene Latham
Did you know Black Mambas could slither as fast as 12 miles per hour? These entertaining poems are full of fun facts about some of the world’s most interesting animals. POETRY
Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird
by Stephanie Spinner
How do animals communicate, and how can we communicate with them? When one woman teaches her beloved African Grey parrot, Alex, to learn and say hundreds of words, she shows the world that animals are a lot smarter than we might think! NARRATIVE NONFICTION