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The True Story of Sitting Bull from multi-award-winning author Joseph Bruchac. Anxious to be given a name as strong and brave as that of his father, a proud Lakota Sioux grows into manhood, acting with careful deliberation, determination, and bravery, which eventually earned him his proud new name: Sitting Bull.

Candle and her brother, Deniman, and many of their friends visit Oozooland assiting animals in producing beautiful dreams for children as well as helping with environmental problems around the world.

A story about difference, exclusion, experience, and ultimately the embrace of one's core self, Child of Glass explores the interplay between inner and outer and the journey we have to go on to be at home within ourselves.

A read and dance book by the author of the other "Do Princesses?" series! Join our favorite princess as she and her family dance, boogie, and jam. This happy princess discovers that having the right beat and looking on the bright side is all a girl needs to make her a princess.

Felix likes to wear skirts. He thinks they're fun- plus he likes the way his legs move in them. his family doesn't mind, but that's not the case for the rest of the town- especially Felix's classmates, who ostracize him when he wears his new red skirt to class. Felix doesn't think it's fair- why should only girls be allowed to wear skirts?But the merciless teasing makes him feel bad enough that he doesn't want to go to school anymore. He wishes there was a way other people could accept the way he dresses. Can his parents come up with a way to help Felix accept himself, while also teaching the other children a lesson in acceptance? This important and timely picture book tackles themes of empathy and tolerance in a world where it's tough to be different. Felix simply wants to be himself, and if he can manage that, the whole community will be he better for it.

Finn knows his brother is gone. But he also knows that Hamish sent the beautiful white feather on his doorstep. Finn runs to show his mother the feather from Hamish, but she only gives him a big hug. In school, Finn's teacher responds similarly. Why isn't anyone as excited as he is? Finn sits quietly, cradling the beautiful, amazing feather. "Why did Hamish give it to you?" asks his friend, Lucas. "Maybe he wanted to say hi?" wonders Finn. "Maybe," Lucas says, "Hamish wanted you to have fun with it." Finn's Feather is a story about resilience and memory--about a child, his brother, and a friend who meets him where he is.

Not a creature was stirring...except the mischievous Krampus who's too excited to sleep! It's Christmas Eve and Santa has a lot on his plate, but his biggest challenge is convincing little Krampus to go to bed. Brimming with holiday cheer, this is one bedtime story that's good for goodness' sake.

Niles lives alone in a big old house full of dust and memories of the people he's lost. One day, the boy from next door asks Niles to look after his plant. Reluctantly, Niles takes the pot of dirt. Can he remember how to care for something?

This continuation of the popular What Does It Mean to BeE? series provides a nonpartisan point of view perfect for any and all Americans who are proud of who they are--and where they come from, regardless of their political views. Full color.

A charming and totally original picture book illustrated in mixed media--combining clay, watercolor, and gouache--that celebrates empathy, compassion, and the power of the imagination.