Tag: Children
Wonder (R.J. Palacio)
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“’I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.’
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Wonder, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. Continue reading…
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! (Dr. Seuss)
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“Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect send-off for grads—from nursery school, high school, college, and beyond! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. In a starred review, Booklist notes, ‘Seuss’s message is simple but never sappy: life may be a “Great Balancing Act,” but through it all “There’s fun to be done.”’ A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!”
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