Bully
Bully
3rd to 5th grade
Sixth graders Lyla and Jamie stand up for each other when popular girls bully them online. A powerful Patricia Polacco story for older kids.
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7 books
The Junkyard Wonders
The Junkyard Wonders
1st to 5th grade
A class of special needs students, inspired by a teacher who believes they are all geniuses, builds something amazing from junk. A celebration of teachers and kids who think differently.
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Mr. Lincoln's Way
Mr. Lincoln's Way
1st to 4th grade
When the school bully loves birds, the principal uses that interest to help him let go of prejudice. A great story about patience and seeing the good in others.
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An Orange for Frankie
An Orange for Frankie
PreK to 3rd grade
On a snowy Michigan Christmas, Frankie and his siblings learn lessons about giving and family. A heartfelt Polacco story drawn from her own family history.
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Pink and Say
Pink and Say
4th to 5th grade
Two Union soldiers, one Black and one white, find friendship during the Civil War. A moving, true family story best for older kids.
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Rechenka's Eggs
Rechenka's Eggs
PreK to 4th grade
Babushka rescues an injured goose, and when it breaks her painted eggs, it lays beautiful replacements. A magical Easter tale with gorgeous illustrations.
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Thank You, Mr. Falker
Thank You, Mr. Falker
1st to 4th grade
Trisha struggles to read and feels dumb, until a new teacher helps her overcome her difficulty. Patricia Polacco's true story about the teacher who changed her life.
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