Jane Breskin Zalben
Author
Language
English
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Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life!
When Bimi's refugee family immigrates to America and moves into Evie's neighborhood, not everybody is welcoming. But with the help of Evie's teddy bear, Bimi's family becomes part of the neighborhood and Evie makes a new friend.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Moses Feldman and Mohammed Hassan both live on Flatbush Avenue, but when they meet at the grocery store they quickly become best friends, sharing a picnic while their families prepare for the holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Chronicling a full year of Jewish festivities—from Rosh Hashanah through Shavuot, with every momentous occasion in between—this one-of-a-kind treasury includes homespun family stories, origin notes, craft activities, songs, and recipes for each holiday. With ideas on how to make masks for Purim, recipes to bake fresh honey-dipped challah to mark the new year, and so much more, this interactive holiday collection begs to be revisited again and...
8) Leap
Author
Language
English
Description
Acclaimed author Jane Breskin Zalben delivers a poignant coming-of-age story about two former friends who reconnect during the first year of middle school. Daniel and Krista drift apart when Krista develops a crush on Daniel's chief swim team rival. And then an allergic reaction during a routine dental procedure leaves Daniel paralyzed. But after Krista volunteers to help Daniel swim again and the two join forces in a school tadpole project, a remarkable...
10) Mousterpiece
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Janson the mouse, who lives in a museum, becomes an acclaimed artist by copying the styles of paintings she sees there. Includes notes about the artists and works featured.
11) Don't go!
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
On the first day of preschool, Daniel gradually overcomes his nervousness as he plays in the sandbox, collects leaves, and bakes cookies. Includes tips for parents on getting ready for preschool and a recipe for pumpkin cookies.
15) Hey, Mama Goose
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
While seeking a larger home for her many children, the Old Woman visits the dwellings of famous fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters and discovers "There's no place like a shoe."
16) Goldie's Purim
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Although Goldie is scared at first, she overcomes her stage fright to play Queen Esther in the synagogue's celebration of Purim.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Eight stories and activities during each night of Chanukah introduce the holiday and its practices. Includes descriptions of related recipes, crafts, songs, and games.