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By Robin Ha Harvey Award Nominee, Best Children or Young Adult Book  A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life--perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo.  For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn't always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in … [Read more...] about Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir

30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere By Kira Willey Breathe Like a Bear is a beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these 30 simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car to the grocery store, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child's desk at school. Based on Kira … [Read more...] about Breathe Like a Bear

by Ellie Peterson Celebrate curiosity with this picture book from Ellie Peterson, the creator behind How to Hug a Pufferfish, about a young student who discovers the countless opportunities for learning that exist beyond the classroom. A perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family, and classroom collection! Is school only one place?Are there other classrooms?Different teachers?New lessons? Explore the ever-expanding definition of school where every experience is a chance to … [Read more...] about School Is Wherever I Am

By Gabby Dawnay Inspired by the Forest School movement, the 'Field Guide to...' series encourages children to learn in, with and about nature, and to discover the beauty and wonder of each season. Designed as guides to take out into the wild, books in the series prompt readers to explore the natural environment using their senses, curiosity and creativity, while also introducing them to the science behind the seasons. This new instalment in the series is a pocket-sized introduction to … [Read more...] about A Field Guide to Autumn

How to Carve a Pumpkin Plus 29 Other Fun Halloween Activities by Jack Hallow Pumpkins aren't just for teenagers to smash on Halloween - there are a multitude of uses for this versatile produce. Get back to the basics with a handy step-by-step for carving a pumpkin that will have your callers commenting on your crafty cutting. Use one of the included templates to carve your creation! Then discover how to turn a simple gourd into a water bottle or a colourful animal feeder that will bring … [Read more...] about Oh My Gourd!

by Laurien Berenson Melanie Travis and her pedigree poodles are back on the case in an adorably giftable, fall time-themed hardcover by award-winning author Laurien Berenson! It's autumn in Connecticut and there's a chill in the air, the fall leaves are a riot of color, and pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season. Melanie Travis is perennially busy, of course-but when the owner of a local pet supply shop is found murdered, sleuthing tops her To Do list . . . Between taking care of her … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Puppy