Jojo's Flying Side Kick

Jojo's Flying Side Kick
Author: Brian Pinkney
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780689802836

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A young girl must face her fears and conquer her nerves to earn her yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do in this relatable and inspirational picture book. When Master Kim announces JoJo is ready to take the test for her yellow belt, butterflies start fluttering in her stomach. JoJo loves Tae Kwon Do, but can she really do a perfect flying side kick and break a board in two? Her family and friends offer all sorts of advice, but JoJo is scared of the tree outside of her window, which doesn’t feel like yellow belt material. To push past her fears, JoJo has to learn to trust in herself.

Jojo's Flying Side Kick

Jojo's Flying Side Kick
Author: J. Brian Pinkney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2001
Genre: Courage
ISBN: 9780395779071

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Everyone gives Jojo advice on how to perform in order to earn her yellow belt in tae kwon do class, but in the end she figures it out for herself.

Soccer Counts!

Soccer Counts!
Author: Barbara Barbieri McGrath
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1570915547

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An introduction to counting using the history, rules, and fun facts about soccer, the world's most popular game.

Macaroni Boy

Macaroni Boy
Author: Katherine Ayres
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2009-09-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 030753801X

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During the Great Depression, a boy who faces bullying stumbles upon a mystery and comes of age in this novel that integrates fact and opinion and has a rich 1930’s vocabulary. Extra material: An Author’s Note is included in the back of the book. Mike Costa has lived his whole life in The Strip, Pittsburgh’s warehouse and factory district. His father’s large Italian family runs a food wholesale business, and Mike is used to the sounds and smells of men working all night to unload the trains that feed the city. But it’s 1933, and the Depression is bringing tough times to everyone. Money problems only add to Mike’s worries about his beloved grandfather, who is getting forgetful and confused. Mike is being tormented at school by a loud-mouth named Andy Simms, who calls Mike “Macaroni Boy.” But when dead rats start appearing in the streets, that name changes to “Rat Boy.” Around the same time Mike notices that his grandfather is also physically sick. Can whatever is killing the rats be hurting Mike’s grandfather? It’s a mystery Mike urgently needs to solve in this atmospheric, fast-paced story filled with vibrant period detail.

The Three Ninja Pigs

The Three Ninja Pigs
Author: Corey Rosen Schwartz
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2012-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399255141

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Practice makes perfect in this kick-butt fractured fairy tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat. Why does this wolf think he can come to town and blow all the houses down? These three little pigs just aren't going to take it from that bully anymore! The first starts aikido lessons—he'll make mincemeat out of that wolf! His brother learns a little jujitsu—he'll chop that guy to pieces! But when the wolf actually appears, it turs out these two pigs aren't quite ready after all. Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. KIYA! Corey Rosen Schwartz serves up a fun combination of smart-aleck dialogue and tongue-in-cheek rhymes that'll have kids howling, and rising star Dan Santat's spunky illustrations are sure to pack a punch! Be sure to look for just-as-clever companion books Ninja Red Riding Hood and Hensel & Gretel: Ninja Chicks!

The Other Side of the Story

The Other Side of the Story
Author: Marian Keyes
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 607
Release: 2009-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 006182688X

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Jojo Harvey is a dead ringer for Jessica Rabbit and the most ferocious literary agent in town. A former NYPD cop, she now lives in London making million-dollar book deals while trying to make partner at her firm . . . all the while sleeping with the boss man. Lily Wright is an author who believes in karma, and is waiting for the sky to fall after stealing her former best friend's man. Though her first book failed to sell, her life turns upside down when her most recent book becomes a huge bestseller. Gemma Hogan is an event designer extraordinaire, but her personal life is nonexistent after losing the love of her life and her best friend in one fell swoop. To make matters worse, her father has just left her mother. While taking care of her mother, she e-mails a close colleague about her frustrations, who in turn forwards the hilarious e-mails to a famous literary agent named Jojo Harvey, who just happens to represent her former friend, now enemy, Lily Wright. . . . Written in the charming and chatty voice that has become Marian Keyes's signature style, this hilarious and heartwarming novel proves there are three sides to every story . . . especially in the world of publishing!

The Girl who Never Made Mistakes

The Girl who Never Made Mistakes
Author: Mark Pett
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1402255446

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"Beatrice offers a lesson we could all benefit from: learn from your mistakes, let go, laugh, and enjoy the ride." --JENNIFER FOSBERRY, New York Times bestselling author of My Name Is Not Isabella Being perfect is overrated. Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once ) made a mistake. She never forgets her math homework, she never wears mismatched socks, and she ALWAYS wins the yearly talent show at school. In fact, the entire town calls her The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes One day, the inevitable happens: Beatrice makes a huge mistake in front of everyone But in the end, readers (and perfectionists) will realize that life is more fun when you enjoy everything--even the mistakes. Additional praise for The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: "This funny and heartfelt book conveys a powerful message about how putting too much pressure on yourself to be perfect can suck the joy out of everything. Beatrice's discovery that you can laugh off even a very public mistake shows the importance of resiliency and helps perfectionist kids keep things in perspective. Most importantly, Beatrice reminds the reader that it's more important to enjoy the things that you do than worry about doing them perfectly." --A Mighty Girl "The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is a must-read for any young (or old ) perfectionist. Beatrice Bottomwell is perfectly imperfect " --Stephanie Oppenheim, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio "It's fun and instructive without feeling overly didactic and the illustrations are darling." --Parenting "This book will help little perfectionists see that making mistakes is okay, and it can be a lot of fun too " --Kids Book Blog

Winners Never Quit!

Winners Never Quit!
Author: Mia Hamm
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004-08-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060740507

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Free Mia Hamm photo inside! Mia loves playing soccer. That is, until she has trouble scoring a goal when her team is about to lose. Before she can lose, she quits. Fed up with her attitude, Mia's brothers and sisters will not let her play with them anymore. Will Mia learn that beinga team player is more important than winning or losing the game? This wonderful and motivating story from America's soccer champion shows kids that: Winners Never Quit!

Cosmo and the Robot

Cosmo and the Robot
Author: J. Brian Pinkney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Mars (Planet)
ISBN: 9780688159405

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Cosmo, a boy living on Mars, must come up with a quick solution when his malfunctioning robot, Rex, threatens his sister, Jewel. Two-time Caldecott Honor-winning Pinkney rocket launches one and all into a storytelling galaxy like no other. Full color.

Joe-Joe's First Flight

Joe-Joe's First Flight
Author: Natasha Tarpley
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2008-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553113143

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Forbidden to fly because of their color, Joe-Joe and the men who clean and repair airplanes in the 1920s are so discouraged that the moon cannot even shine, until Joe-Joe's determination lures the moon back.