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One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verse and Brian Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each verb is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.
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"This new edition of Painless Grammar provides students with a lighthearted, step-by-step approach to understanding English grammar. Inside you'll find: comprehensive coverage of English grammar, including parts of speech, punctuation, examples on constructing sentences by using grammar rules, and much more; painless tips, common pitfalls, sample sentences, instructive tables and sidebars; brain tickler quizzes and answers throughout each chapter...
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"If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural fact, and handy references you won't want to be without! Inside, you'll find guidance on basic grammer, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greeting, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with moeny, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency."...
10) Dr. Seuss's ABC
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Learn the 26 alphabet with Dr. Seuss's zany and nonsensical verses, coupled with crafty translation, the book is fun and will easily become a classic.
11) El Chupacabras
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Farmer Hector and his daughter Carla seek help from the monstrous chupacabra when their goats become giants and threaten the town.
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Friends
How to be a Good Friend
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
Making Friends: Books for Kids
How to be a Good Friend
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
Making Friends: Books for Kids
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"When a young Japanese girl moves into her new house, she is happy to see a girl her age playing in the snow just outside her window. The only problem is the Japanese girl doesn't speak English and the American girl doesn't speak Japanese. But each girl's love of the snow teaches them that they don't need to speak the same language to have fun!"--
16) You loves Ewe!
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Homonyms cause great confusion as an increasingly cranky yam tries to make introductions and provide explanations to a newly-arrived and rather silly donkey.
17) Gibberish
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Big Feelings about Back to School
Diverse Books - East & Southeast Asians
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
School is Cool!: Books for Kids
Diverse Books - East & Southeast Asians
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
School is Cool!: Books for Kids
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When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world.
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A New Look at Thanksgiving Using Children's Literature
Books for Kindergarteners
Bordeaux Children's November Family Favorites
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Books for Kindergarteners
Bordeaux Children's November Family Favorites
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Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. A look at modern Native American life as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
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