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From the creators of Not Little, the intrepid Dot is back with an endearing story about embracing the mistakes that let us build new skills.Dot is good at a lot of things, but good isn’t perfect. Perfect is her sister’s blue-ribbon painting, or her brothers’ first-place tie in the spelling bee, or her mom’s black belt in tae kwon do. Dot tries and tries, but all she has to show for it is funny-looking cupcakes, off-key piano squeaks, and almost-goals in soccer. Nothing she does is perfect.When Dot and her classmates get an assignment to make a poster about a person they admire, Dot has someone in mind right away: her best friend, Sam. But draft after draft comes out looking all wrong! How will she ever make the perfect poster for her perfect friend?Fans of Dot and Sam and new readers alike will melt as Dot keeps on trying in this relatable companion to Not Little, featuring Maya Myers’s effortless narrative voice and Hyewon Yum’s irresistible illustrations.A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

A child takes in meditative time outdoors before dawn— until it's time to shout "Good morning!" to the sun.Just before daybreak, a child steps outside to plant warm feet on the cool ground. Though it's quiet, there's so much sensory magic to see and feel and hear: lacy slug trails on the porch; spiderwebs rippling in the grass; birdsong in the air; wet dew and spiky pine needles to walk through in the woods beyond the yard. Expertly modeling mindfulness, the child breathes in the still-sleepy world, taking in every little detail. But when the sun's warm rays arrive, it's time to run and jump and cartwheel! GOOD MORNING, MORNING! Good Morning, Morning! is a perfect read-aloud for restless youngsters learning to self-soothe, and may well serve families as a new ritual to ease chaotic mornings. The joyous shout of the ending will bring the energy right back up, with a new focus toward the natural wonders all around us.

A quiet new student named Jack has joined Rosie and Wolfie’s table just in time for a group project. They must use the scientific process to see which team can grow the tallest bean sprouts. Rosie is eager to make a new friend, but Jack doesn’t talk to her and he seems to have a different idea about “teamwork”. Then Jack helps Rosie discover that there’s more than one way to do a science experiment... and more than one way to be a good friend!Author Maya Myers, a former teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama and hilarity of a primary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.

For a group research project, Rosie’s team is assigned the topic of bears. Rosie is thrilled and dives right into planning the PERFECT group presentation. But things go awry when Rosie decides the other “bears” in the group are doing too much of this, or too little of that. Their ideas just don’t line up with hers. Can Rosie find a way to make the project “just right” for everyone, or will her self-appointed role as “chief bear” cause a bear brawl?Author Maya Myers, a former teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama and hilarity of a primary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.

Every year, the Williams Primary “Billy Goats” compete to see which pupils are the Greatest of All Time in each subject. As they watch their scores build on the big bar graph, Rosie is pretty sure she’s the GOAT for English, and Wolfie is 100% sure he’s the maths GOAT. But when the “friendly competition” turns the Billy Goats into bullies, and even good-natured Wolfie pulls out his claws, Rosie wants to quit the contest. Then she comes up with an idea that just might make Rosie the Greatest of All Time!Author Maya Myers, a former teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama and hilarity of a primary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.

Follow Atlantic puffins as they build their nests, fish for yummy snacks, and go about their day. Get to know these quirky birds in this new pre-reader from National Geographic.Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.

Follow Atlantic puffins as they build their nests, fish for yummy snacks, and go about their day. Get to know these quirky birds in this new pre-reader from National Geographic.Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they''ve learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.

Learn all about the fascinating lives of llamas--including what they eat, where they live, how they help people, and their behavior in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers.National Geographic Kids Readers have been a hit in the beginning reader category, and this book builds on that success with the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest topics, such as llamas, that has proved to be a winning formula with kids.

This may be the cutest Little Kids First Big Book ever! From panda cubs and prairie dog pups to beluga calves and fuzzy flamingo chicks, this book is packed with fascinating information about adorable and aww-some baby animals.Meet more than 40 animal babies from every corner of the globe, from ocean depths to mountaintops, grassy plains to polar lands.Features include:• A map that shows where these animals are found in the wild• Questions in each chapter that encourage interactive learning• Simple text for reading aloud or for beginning readers• Engaging photography of real animals in their habitats• Parent tips that extend the experience beyond the bookFind out how these wee wild ones are born, where they live, what their families are like, how they get their food, and how they learn to do things on their own–all the things that are important to young humans, too!Complete your collection with these popular titles from the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series:• Little Kids First Big Book of Animals• Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean• Little Kids First Big Book of Reptiles and Amphibians• Little Kids First Big Book of Birds• Little Kids First Big Book of Bugs• Little Kids First Big Book of the Rain Forest• Little Kids First Big Book of Pets

Fans of the adorable internet sensation Fiona the Hippo and other animal loving kids will be excited to read about the amazing lives of hippos in the wild.What’s that animal with tiny round ears and a big nose peeking out of the river? It’s a hippopotamus! Early readers will learn all about these huge, mysterious mammals in this Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids. From close-up photos of their gigantic teeth and adorable babies to fun facts about their ability to swim and the pink slime on their skin, this book offers young animal lovers tons of exciting information about hippos, all while improving their reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. National Geographic Readers feature engaging text carefully vetted by expert educators and accompanied by magnificent National Geographic photography. Level 1 books are written for new readers and include a hands-on activity to reinforce the content of the book.

Penguins, foxes, and polar bears, oh my! Discover early concepts with the cutest baby animals at the North and South Poles!Brr! Life on the ice might be chilly, but these animal babies are ready to explore! In this new pre-reader from National Geographic Kids, young readers will learn all about life in the Arctic and Antarctic—and what keeps the babies living there safe and warm. Featuring simple leveled text, vibrant photos, and a wrap-up activity about the cutest baby animals, it’s the perfect first book for early readers to snuggle up to!

Rosie is a good writer, so how come she can’t come up with a single good story idea when her friend Wolfie has a million ideas? Rosie knows all the elements needed for a great story, but she wants her story for a class project to be really great - and that means giving it a surprise twist. Then Wolfie himself unwittingly inspires the perfect idea for the “twist” Rosie has been looking for. But will using it make her story better or ruin her friendship with Wolfie?Author Maya Myers, a former teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama and hilarity of a primary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.