Dandi Daley Mackall
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A Lesson in Kindness Jen can't get a horse, so she's excited when her neighbor Mrs. Gray gets an old retired horse and agrees to let Jen take care of him. But it seems that all of them need help becoming friends. This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
42) Wild Cat
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I haven't done anything with my life. . . . I need to do something . . . like Mom and Dad and Hank do all the time. And I need to do it now. Meet 12-year-old Kat-short for Katharine. She thinks she has two weeks to do something worthy of being adopted by her wonderful foster family. But cancer, medicine, and the older kids at Starlight Animal Rescue make it difficult for Kat to really help out around the farm. On top of that, she's just started junior...
43) Storm Warning
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Written by bestselling author Dandi Daley Mackall, in this series girls use Internet technology to unite and connect in powerful new ways. Discover a world where girls come together from completely different backgrounds and beliefs to start a journey of faith and self-discovery. Storm Novelo can't understand why she's messing up more now than before she became a Christian. Believing she's at least partly to blame for her dad's depression, Storm is...
44) Chasing Dream
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Feisty fourth-grader Ellie feels the need to prove to the world that her Backyard Horse (Dream) is worthy of attention. Ellie arranges a race to show off her dream. But her world is shaken when her horse gets sick and she is forced to realize that she could very well lose her Dream.
45) A Girl Named Dan
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Ten-year-old Dandi (affectionately called 'Dan' by family and friends) lives and breathes baseball. She may not be a fence buster but she can 'hit 'em where they ain't' in the neighborhood pick-up games. The boys know she's a contender. And there's no bigger fan of the 1961 Kansas City A's. So when Charlie Finley, the A's new owner, announces an essay contest to get batboys, there's no doubt Dandi will enter the contest. Dandi not only enters the...
46) Bold Beauty
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Twelve-year-old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. She can gentle the wildest mare, but other parts of life don't always come as easily. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom-who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted as well. Readers will be hooked on the series' vivid characters, whose quirky personalities...
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This newly illustrated edition of The Legend of the Easter Robin renews the wonder and charm of the original and timeless tale written by Dandi Daley Mackall. With new vibrant artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Richard Cowdrey, this holiday classic is brought to life for a new generation. The Legend of the Easter Robin tells the story of Tressa, whose grandmother reveals to her the story of a small robin who saw Jesus struggling...
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As the second book in author Dandi Mackall's seasonal series, Journey, Easter Journey! presents the biblical story of Christ's life, death, and resurrection in a way that is engaging and appropriate for young children. Great for kids age 3-7, this short, poetic verse with brilliant illustrations is lighthearted but filled with reverence for the sacrifice Christ paid. This story presents the life of Christ as a journey, beginning in Bethlehem with...
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Zonderkidz
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[2015]
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English
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"This sweet holiday book -- part of the Legends series from Zonderkidz -- explores the true story behind the tradition of baking Christmas cookies and sharing them with others, inspiring kids to become cheerful givers themselves and showing them how they can share the story of Christmas with those around them. Inside, you and your children can discover: How Christmas cookies were invented as a way to help the needy and share the story of Jesus's birth...
50) Rock Away Granny
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Getting dropped off at Grandma's house could be a total snooze. Hours of sitting in the rocking chairs. But not this Grandma. Up she hops to wheel out the record player. And then, with kitty as the DJ-a dance party! The twist, the swing, the Monster Mash-they rock, rock, rock, at Granny's house tonight. Then right as Mom returns, everyone crashes out in the rocking chairs. Just another boring night at Grandma's (Mom thinks). Wink!
Includes pictures...
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Zonderkidz
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[2013]
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English
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"In the center of the nest lay one perfect egg, the color of a spring sky. The father robin sat on a branch nearby, guarding his family. Tressa spotted raccoon tracks below and a blue jay eyeing the nest. "Gran, how are we going to keep the egg safe?" "We'll have to leave that one to the Creator," Gran said. Robins have built a nest on the window ledge at Grandmother's house! Tressa is thrilled -- and concerned. What will happen to the sky-blue egg...
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Meet Winnie Willis, a spunky 8-year-old learning the art of horse gentling from the best horse wrangler around-her mom! But when money gets tight, and the family ranch struggles to survive, can Winnie truly trust God to take care of them? Join Winnie as she meets new horse friends, including a mischievous mare named Royal Princess, a muddy Mustang named Lucky, and a barn sour bay named Buck, who teach her real-life lessons in this horse-loving series.
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The Legends of Christmas Treasury; Inspirational Stories of Faith and Giving contains three bestselling Christmas stories that include The Legend of the Candy Cane, The Legend of St. Nicholas, and The Legend of the Christmas Cookie.
The Legend of the Christmas Cookie, written by Dandi Daley Mackall and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey, tells the story of a young boy named Jack who learns from his generous mother the story behind the Christmas cookie....
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The Legends of Easter Treasury: Inspirational Stories of Faith and Hope contains three bestselling Easter stories sure to inspire Christians of all ages. The Legends of Easter Treasury: Inspirational Stories of Faith and Hope includes The Legend of the Easter Egg, The Legend of the Easter Robin, and The Legend of the Sand Dollar.The Legend of the Easter Egg, written by Lori Walburg and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey, is a timeless tale that explores...
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Each paperback in this series features a trio of fictional stories highlighting a moment in American history. Troubled Times contains three stories focusing on the Great Depression. In The Lucky Star a girl helps her sister and other children learn to read when their school is closed. Rudy Rides the Rails features a boy living the hobo life. In Junk Man's Daughter, a family struggles after moving to the United States.
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What are the stories behind your favorite Easter traditions? This three-book audio collection includes children's Easter favorites:
• Legend of the Easter Egg by Lori Walburg
• Legend of the Sand Dollar by Chris Auer
• Story of the Easter Robin by Dandi Daley Mackall