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Jarod is a snowboarder and is stuck taking care of his younger sister, Jennifer. When a bully threatens the two, Jarod convinces Jennifer to ski out-of-bounds to avoid a conflict. They venture into the restricted area and Jennifer watches in horror as her brother is buried in an avalanche. Will Jennifer be able to rescue her brother?

It all started with some berries...In this version of paying it forward, one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community."The author lets her characters make her point (the world is a much better place when people are kind), only introducing the Jewish term for this behavior - mitzvot - at the end of the story. Melmon''s upbeat illustrations are similarly nondenominational and will help listeners visualize the story''s key elements."—Booklist Online"This is a good read-aloud for young children, as the art is benign and the text includes a pleasing repetition of reactions from neighbors, who are always ''surprised'' and ''delighted'' by the kindness bestowed upon them. Another positive touch: the succinct back story about the derivation of the word ''mitzvah.'' A sweet plug for random acts of kindness."—Kirkus Reviews

It all started with some berries...In this version of paying it forward, one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community."The author lets her characters make her point (the world is a much better place when people are kind), only introducing the Jewish term for this behavior - mitzvot - at the end of the story. Melmon''s upbeat illustrations are similarly nondenominational and will help listeners visualize the story''s key elements."—Booklist Online"This is a good read-aloud for young children, as the art is benign and the text includes a pleasing repetition of reactions from neighbors, who are always ''surprised'' and ''delighted'' by the kindness bestowed upon them. Another positive touch: the succinct back story about the derivation of the word ''mitzvah.'' A sweet plug for random acts of kindness."—Kirkus Reviews

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! It all started with some berries...In this version of paying it forward, one good deed leads to another as people in a multicultural neighborhood, including a Jewish family, change the life of the community."The author lets her characters make her point (the world is a much better place when people are kind), only introducing the Jewish term for this behavior - mitzvot - at the end of the story. Melmon''s upbeat illustrations are similarly nondenominational and will help listeners visualize the story''s key elements."—Booklist Online"This is a good read-aloud for young children, as the art is benign and the text includes a pleasing repetition of reactions from neighbors, who are always ''surprised'' and ''delighted'' by the kindness bestowed upon them. Another positive touch: the succinct back story about the derivation of the word ''mitzvah.'' A sweet plug for random acts of kindness."—Kirkus Reviews

It takes different parts to build a house. The floor is built first. Walls need to be added next. Windows and doors, too. Learn about the steps it takes to build a house. Paired to the fiction title We Have a Box.

It is fun to celebrate holidays. Most holidays have symbols. A heart is for Valentine’s Day and a jack-o-lantern is for Halloween. Let’s learn about other holiday symbols. Paired to the fiction title The Perfect Jack-O’-Lantern.

Everyone has to be responsible for themselves. Let’s learn together ways kids can show they are responsible. Paired to the fiction title Dust Everywhere.

Everyone needs to get along well with others. We need to share, listen, and be kind. Find out other ways to get along well with others. Paired to the fiction title Messy Spaghetti.

Maps are made up of symbols. The symbols tell people where things are in a location. Let’s explore the different symbols on a map. Paired to the fiction title Treasure Hunt.

Introduce your child to the history of the first Thanksgiving meal with the children’s book My First Thanksgiving

What kind of food did the Pilgrims and Native Americans share during the first Thanksgiving meal? Learn about where our traditions for this unique holiday come from.

Storybook Features:This kid''s book features reading tips, a glossary, an index, and on-page reading annotations.Lexile 290L

About Rourke Educational Media

We proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!

Maps are made up of symbols that tell people where things are in a location. This book introduces the different symbols on a map.The Descubrámoslo (Let’s Find Out) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Teach your child about different holidays from around the world and the symbols that represent them with the Spanish children’s book Símbolos de días feriados.

Most holidays have symbols, such as a heart for Valentine''s Day and a jack-o-lantern for Halloween. What other symbols can you think of? Let''s explore other holiday symbols!

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This Spanish kid’s book includes vocabulary words, post-reading activities, and reading tips.16 pages with vibrant photographsLexile 390L

About Rourke

We proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!

Everyone has to be responsible for themselves. Let''s explore ways to show responsibility!The Me Pregunto (I Wonder) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Everyone needs to get along well with others. We need to share, listen, and be kind. Let''s explore ways to get along well with others!The Me Pregunto (I Wonder) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Everyone has to be responsible for themselves. Let’s learn together ways kids can show they are responsible. Paired to the fiction title Dust Everywhere.

Everyone needs to get along well with others. We need to share, listen, and be kind. Find out other ways to get along well with others. Paired to the fiction title Messy Spaghetti.

It takes different parts to build a house. The floor is built first. Walls need to be added next. Windows and doors, too. Learn about the steps it takes to build a house. Paired to the fiction title We Have a Box.

It is fun to celebrate holidays. Most holidays have symbols. A heart is for Valentine’s Day and a jack-o-lantern is for Halloween. Let’s learn about other holiday symbols. Paired to the fiction title The Perfect Jack-O’-Lantern.

Maps are made up of symbols. The symbols tell people where things are in a location. Let’s explore the different symbols on a map. Paired to the fiction title Treasure Hunt.

Introduce your child to the history of the first Thanksgiving meal with the children’s book My First Thanksgiving

What kind of food did the Pilgrims and Native Americans share during the first Thanksgiving meal? Learn about where our traditions for this unique holiday come from.

Storybook Features:This kid''s book features reading tips, a glossary, an index, and on-page reading annotations.Lexile 290L

About Rourke Educational Media

We proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!

It takes different parts to build a house. The floor is built first. Walls need to be added next. Windows and doors, too. Learn about the steps it takes to build a house. Paired to the fiction title We Have a Box.

The first Thanksgiving was a celebration. The pilgrims were thankful for the harvest they planted. Find out what the pilgrims ate for the first Thanksgiving. Paired to the fiction title A Year of Fun.