The Dancing Trees

The Dancing Trees
by Masiana Kelly (Author) and Michelle Simpson (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Thomas loves to tell stories. Big stories. Stories about how skilled he is on the land. But when one of his friends grows tired of his tall tales, Thomas has to prove how skilled he really is. Taking the challenge to spend a night alone in the forest, Thomas heads into the wilderness. The trees, who have heard his stories, watch him tear off their bark and litter as he goes. And so, while Thomas sleeps, they dance a dance that will leave Thomas with a very different kind of story to tell–if he can find his way home…

Snippet: He tried following the path, but he couldn’t find his way out of the forest. He tried to use the GPS on his cellphone, but his battery died. As the sky became darker and the air became cooler, a feeling of dread–and hunger–sat in his stomach.

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The Unknown Soldier

The Unknown Soldier
by Jess M. Brallier (Author) and Jamie Peterson (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: On the last day of their Washington, DC, vacation, Jack and his family visit a cemetery. At first, Jack finds it boring, but as they watch the guard patrolling the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his perspective shifts. He learns about the monument, the sentinels, and why it is they keep watch. Jack develops a newfound respect for those who serve and an appreciation for the honor and bravery of veterans. Includes back matter about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and those who guard it.

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