Violet is a little Kenyan girl who is visited by a winged giraffe during one particularly hunger-filled night. Wanting to cheer up a hungry and dejected Violet, the giraffe takes the little girl on a flight around her country of Kenya, as well as around the entire African continent. During their journey, Violet is able to see the beauty of her land from a new perspective, but still worries for herself and for her people. She is soon reassured by the giraffe, however, who tells her that help will come if she and her people appeal to the compassion of others from around the world, as well as if...

Winner of:
Best Illustrator Silver (tie) Nivola Uya, 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
A woman drives a tractor through town and, thanks to the tractor s noisy engine, can t hear all the things people say about her as she drives by. They comment on her clothes and her hair, but mostly they seem confused as to why a woman is driving a tractor in the first place. A fun, original tale about turning a deaf ear to negativity and prejudice, this story will inspire children to embrace who they are and to believe they can grow up to be anything they want to be.
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Everything s new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train, boat, and plane from Africa. She s going to discover a world where the streets, her school, and the food are all different. But what about the people?
A beautiful tale about identity, the process of integration, and solidarity.
Are you ready to meet Mariama and play with her?
Lexile Level 840L
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After Yoga in the Jungle, our two friends from different cultures continue to learn as they travel through India. In the world s highest peaks, they will discover that the most valuable treasure of all for a happy, peaceful life is found within each and every one of us.
A Treasure in the Peaks includes suggestions for simple exercises to improve concentration and attention, introducing young readers to the benefits of meditation: focusing on the sound of bird song, feeling each step we take with our feet, or noticing how our heart fills with joy.
Are you ready to climb...