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Rhyming text illustrates that in a world where we share more similarities than differences, the power of empathy and kindness is universal.

"Elegy plus comedy is the only way to express how we live in the world today, says a character in Sigrid Nunez's ninth novel. The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past. Humor, to be sure, is a priceless refuge. Equally vital is connection with others,...

It's a new day to be kind! Join our active grade-schooler as she spreads kindness throughout her day and discovers the magic of loving and being loved.--Provided by publisher.

"Dragonboy and his friends find ways to explore and discover inside their house, counting hearts that appear with each act of kindness someone performs"-- Provided by publisher.

"It's another mission for the Good Guys Agency! Success can be sweet, but for the gang's friend Jalen, it's turned him bitter. Back in time the trio goes, this time to visit renowned entrepreneur Milton Hershey. Milton builds a chocolate empire, but his sweetest success isn't the business or even his chocolate. What's his secret? Can Jalen get a taste? And will Red get enough of chocolate? (Spoiler alert: probably not.)"--Publisher marketing.

When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.

"Isadora learns about the importance of kindness when a new girl, who doesn't seem to want to be friends, joins her class."-- "Su mamá es un hada, su papá es un vampiro y ella tiene un poquito de los dos. Hay una niña nueva en la clase de Isadora. Se llama Ava, y todos quieren ser sus amigos, ¡pero ella no lo pone fácil! Isadora no quiere dejarla de lado y no sabe si invitarla a la fiesta especial de Pinky. ¡Igual Ava tiene algún secreto!"--...

When Santa asks his grumpiest reindeer for help on an important Christmas mission, the grouchy fellow realizes that he could use a friend or two to lean on. Cover includes lenticular panel that can be manipulated to change a reindeer's expression from a frown to a smile. ¡Es la época más maravillosa del año! Pero no para el reno gruñón, que se queja y asusta a todos los demás renos. Los niños y niñas verán que con la ayuda de Santa el reno...

"The dynamic trio is back, and just in time! When it looks like their friend Marty is about to cave to peer pressure, Lucky, Rudy, and Red take another trip back in time for a courageous adventure with Jackie Robinson, the first Black baseball player to play Major League Baseball. It's rough going at first for Jackie, but he faces down prejudice with cool calm. Can Marty find courage of his own?"--Back cover.