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I hate borsch! / by Nayberg, Yevgenia,author,illustrator.; Koteles, Eileen,narrator.; Container of (expression):Nayberg, Yevgenia.I Hate Borsch!Spoken word (Koteles);
Read by Eileen Koteles.All Ukrainians are supposed to love borsch--but what if you hate the red stuff? A young girl despises Eastern Europe's most beloved soup, and not even the grandmothers of Kiev can persuade her to change her mind. But when she immigrates to the United States, American food leaves her feeling empty. One day she discovers borsch recipes in an old suitcase. Maybe that disgusting beet soup deserves another chance ... Imaginatively illustrated with splashes of borsch-bright red, this book captures the complicated experience of rejecting and embracing one's culture. A recipe and author's note provide further ways to interact with the story. Witty and poignant, I Hate Borsch will encourage readers to ponder how history, heritage, and food can shape our identities.Ages 4-8.P-3.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Food; Immigrants; Ukrainian Americans; VOX books.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Nour's secret library / by Tarnowska, Wafa',author.; Mintzi, Vali,illustrator.; Container of (expression):Tarnowska, Wafa'.Nour's secret librarySpoken word (Jandali); Jandali, Yasmine,narrator.;
Read by Yasmine Jandali."Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city"--Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library.Ages 4-9.K-3.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Libraries; Refugees; VOX books.;
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The Loch Ness monster / by McClellan, Ray,author.; Myles, Jonathan(Voice actor),narrator.; Container of (expression):McClellan, Ray.Loch Ness monster.Spoken word(Myles);
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.Read by Jonathan Myles.The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while skeptics argue that it's a hoax. Beginning readers will be introduced to the elusive Nessie in this intriguing title.Age 7-12.Spotting a monster? -- What is the Loch Ness monster? -- Something in the water? -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index.Accelerated Reader
Subjects: Literature.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Loch Ness monster; Loch Ness monster.; VOX books.;
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Dump trucks / by McDonald, Amy,1985-author.; Cooper, Fleet,narrator.; Container of (expression):McDonald, Amy,1985-Dump trucks.Spoken word (Cooper);
What are dump trucks? -- Parts of a dump truck -- Dump trucks at work -- Dump truck facts.Includes bibliographical references and index.Read by Fleet Cooper.Beep! Beep! Here comes a dump truck! Young students can learn basic facts about these load-bearing machines through simple text and colorful photos in this beginning title. Photo labels, diagrams, and picture glossaries clarify and reinforce the text to support readers who are just starting out.Ages PreK-2Grades K-1
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Dump trucks; Readers (Primary).; VOX books.;
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Rise to the sky : how the world's tallest trees grow up / by Hirsch, Rebecca E.,author.; Posada, Mia,illustrator.; Eby, Tanya,narrator.; Container of (expression):Hirsch, Rebecca E.,Rise to the sky.Spoken word (Eby);
Includes bibliographical references.Read by Tanya Eby.Trees are the tallest living things on Earth. But how do they grow to be so tall? Science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch presents a poetic introduction to the tree life cycle in Rise to the Sky. Accompanied by Mia Posada's detailed collage illustrations, this book features the tallest tree species from around the world, including the coast redwood, the Sitka spruce, and the giant sequoia.Ages 5-10.1-5.
Subjects: Picture books.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Trees; Trees; VOX books.;
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What the dinosaurs did last night : a very messy adventure / by Tuma, Refe,author.; Tuma, Susan,author.; Bates, Andrew(Andrew S.),narrator.;
Photographs and simple text reveal the mischief toy dinosaurs get into all night long, from knocking over potted plants to painting on walls.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Dinosaurs; Toys; Behavior; Humorous stories.; VOX books.;
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Ruby and the itsy-bitsy icky bug / by Wortche, Allison,author.; Walker, Sally(Illustrator),illustrator.; Liatis, Maria,narrator.; Container of (expression):Wortche, AllisonRuby and the itsy-bitsy icky bug .Spoken word (Liatis);
Read by Maria Liatis."Ruby does NOT like bugs! Until she's forced to spend some time looking more closely at one ... A funny story for kids with big feelings and curious minds. When Ruby discovers a bug on her window one morning she FREAKS OUT! She loves animals, just NOT bugs! But no amount of blowing or squirting or yelling will get this bug to go away. It will get Ruby stuck in a time out. With lots of time to study Mr.Yuck-bug, Ruby grudgingly decides he may have some interesting qualities after all. He's strong. A good listener. And his little antennae might be an itsy-bit cute. Over the course of the day, Ruby gets almost attached to the guy. And when night falls, she sees him in a surprising new way! Allison Wortche and Sally Walker team up to show readers how something can go from gross to great when looked at in the proper light."
Subjects: Picture books.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Fireflies; Insects; Friendship; Emotions;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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The puppets of Spelhorst / by DiCamillo, Kate,author.; Corduner, Allan,narrator.; Morstad, Julie,illustrator.; Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.;
Narrated by Allan Corduner.Shut up in a trunk by a taciturn old sea captain with a secret, five friendsa king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owlbicker, boast, and comfort one another in the dark. Individually, they dream of song and light, freedom and flight, purpose and glory, but they all agree they are part of a larger story, bound each to each by chance, bonded by the heart's mysteries. When at last their shared fate arrives, landing them on a mantel in a blue room in the home of two little girls, the truth is more astonishing than any of them could have imagined. A beloved author of modern classics draws on her most moving themes with humor, heart, and wisdom in the first of the Norendy Tales, a projected trio of novellas linked by place and mood, each illustrated in black and white by a different virtuoso illustrator. This first tale is one that promises to soothe and strengthen us on our journey, leading us through whatever dark forest we find ourselves in.Grades 3 - 6.
Subjects: Novellas.; Fairy tales.; Action and adventure fiction.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Puppets; Friendship; Toys; Storytelling;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The couch potato / by John, Jory,author.; Oswald, Pete,illustrator.; Arthur, Jeremy,narrator.; Container of (expression):John, Jory.Couch potato.Spoken word (Arthur);
Read by Jeremy Arthur.Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving!
Subjects: Picture books.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Potatoes; Television; Play; Outdoor recreation; VOX books.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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Dinosaurs before dark / by Osborne, Mary Pope,author,narrator.; Murdocca, Sal,illustrator.; Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.;
Narrated by Mary Pope Osborne.Grades 1 - 3.Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark...or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Dinosaurs; Time travel; Magic; Tree houses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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