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Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z

Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z
by Irene Latham (Author), Charles Waters (Author), and Mehrdokht Amini (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Each entry in this dictionary for middle-grade readers presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect. For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a “try it” prompt for an activity.

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Five Little Ducks Nursery Games

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Five Little Ducks Nursery Games Board Book
by Ailie Busby (Illustrator)

Booktalk: Spend time with your toddler exploring this board book of nursery games. You’ll find many well-known games, with a sprinkling of modern variations, for every occasion in a young child’s day.

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Five Little Ducks
Five little ducks went out one day,
Hold up five fingers

Over the hills and far away.
Wave hand as if going up and down a hill

Mother Duck said, “Quack, quack, quack, quack,”
Open and close hands in front of mouth

But only four little ducks came back.
Repeat verse counting down from four to zero

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