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This story is based on my life experience and struggle with Celiac disease. I am the person who is illustrated in the story.
My aim is to help those who suffer from this terrible disease not to give up because it is not their fault and to know that there are ways to overcome it and live a happy, healthy and productive life
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Research has shown that building resilience in the face of adversity or challenges helps children and young people develop effective coping strategies and improve long term outcomes across a spectrum of illnesses. You Are So Much More reminds children who have gone through or are going through an illness or injury, that they are indeed so much more. Trauma survivor and medical student Serena Tejpar shares a story of inspiration, reflection, and encouragement...
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Celia isn't like the other kids in class. She has a gluten allergy. Life without cookies, cake and pizza is no fun, so Celia decides to break the rules - just this once. She eats a cupcake. What follows is what you might expect. Celia gets sick. Really sick. So sick she decides to give up gluten for good. But she's not happy about it. Then, she meets someone who changes her perspective. "I love this book! What a beautiful message to send to young...
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Two years after his first dive at sea, Sammy's world is challenged again as his cat, Ozzy, is growing old. On the advice of his former teacher, Miss Kaur, he keeps a diary to recollect his time growing up with Ozzy. Knowing that their time together is limited, how will Sammy cope when the inevitable comes to pass?Featuring characters from Joe Savage's first young adult novel, "Sea To Believe" this novella in the form of a diary is written to help...
5) Ghost Attack
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IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
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This was one monster of an itch...
When Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents, Alex gets terrible red, itchy hives. Yikes! He's allergic to a ghost! Even worse, the ghost won't leave him alone - he wants Alex and Sarah's help. Can they solve the ghost's mystery and get rid of Alex's awful rash before it ruins everything?
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"Slow and steady," that's how you make a grandfather clock. Grandpa should know. He and Cayley have made nineteen clocks together. Now they are making Cayley's very own, a Lord Nelson. Then, one night, Cayley awakes to the sound of a siren. Grandpa is gone. Cayley is scared by what she sees when she is allowed to visit him in the hospital. But scared or not, she knows what Grandpa needs, and she tells him, "Slow and steady" as he heals. The Lord Nelson...
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Dr. Chiquetta Thompson is an African-American author, public speaker, educator, and Licensed Master Social Worker. Her experiences as a mother raising children with allergies led her to write a series of books on the topic. Her first book "I Like Peanuts, But Peanuts Don't Like Me" provides a charming glance into what a nut allergy can look and feel like for children of color. In 2020, Dr. Thompson will release "My Pineapple Eyes," a children's book...
9) Wolf
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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
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Jack has finally found a home and a purpose on a farm, where he keeps a flock of sheep safe from coyotes and helps train young pups to do the same. But when two sheep disappear in broad daylight, Jack doesn't know what happened to them. Was it his fault? Is he just getting too old for this job? Still, he's determined not to disappoint his boy, Luke, who thinks that Jack is the smartest and fastest dog around. Then Jack and Luke discover that the animal...
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From the award-winning author Wendy S. Swore, a contemporary middle-grade novel in the tradition of A Monster Like Me, in which two friends must solve the mystery of Liam's illness using their knowledge of fairy tales.
Something is wrong with Liam. He collapses during soccer practice, he can't stay awake in class, and he's starting to see a ghostly white fox that disappears into smoke. His parents and teachers accuse him of being lazy and staying...
12) Sunny: Diary Two
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Arm yourself; prepare yourself; form a shell . . . because if you don't, you'll fall apart. Sunny's mom isn't getting better. In fact, her health (along with her mind) is deteriorating quickly. When Sunny turns to her best friend, Dawn, for support, it seems like all she gets is guilt. It doesn't help that Dawn seems to connect better with Sunny's mom than Sunny does, or that her dad is still so absorbed with work that he is never home. But at least...
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After her father's death, a girl adjusts to life away from the river she loves. The river is where Lily's father taught her to fish; it is where she played all summer; it is what sang her to sleep at night in their cabin. But when her father dies while fishing, it is the river that Lily blames. Unable to make ends meet, she and her mother sell their cabin and move into town to live above the family hardware store. Even though she's angry, the river...
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Her name is Ginger, so why does her family call her Red?
Red hair and freckles, mixed with her tiny size due to
her seizure medicine, make Ginger stand out among her classmates.
In a room of 10-year-olds, Ginger looks 5.
This situation brings unwanted attention and Bullying to Ginger, who just wants to be "normal".
15) Seasons Change
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Dive back into the world of the Sugar Squad with Book 2: Season's Change! As the magic of summer camp fades, Ava finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of emotions. The changing seasons reflect the changes in her own life, especially with her parents' sudden divorce. Now, between two homes, Ava feels torn and out of place. But in the middle of all this confusion, she finds comfort in the power of friendship and the unconditional love of her new dog...
16) The Pie Reports
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Despite living an ocean apart, a child connects with her grandfather over a shared love of pie and learns to hold space for him through his progressive illness. Connection by the slice.
A love of pie brings a young girl and her grandfather together through good times and bad in this moving story about connection and compassion.
Noor and Granddad love pie. Lemon meringue, blueberry crisp, chocolate cream...they have a pie for every occasion and...
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"Fairies can do anything," Ellie whispered to her pet caterpillar Harley. "Why can't I?" Meet Ellie, a sick little fairy who has lost her beautiful hair and her magical powers. She doesn't even have the strength to open her fairy wings. Come along with Ellie as she learns to be brave and strong through cancer, treatments, and loneliness. Discover how her baldness saves the village at a terrifying moment! This heartfelt and inspiring story gives...
18) Sick & Alone
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The sixth book of the Charity series is about a little girl named Natalie. Natalie was consistently sick and could not attend school. She received her academic instruction through a virtual experience, which left her feeling sad and alone. Charity comes on the scene to reunite her with friends. Charity wants to bring awareness to those who are sick in isolation and to show ways you can reach out so that they never feel alone.
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This book was written just for children so they can learn how families can get through the challenging times we're living in. Yes, families should talk about this virus, since children need to understand that everything happens for a reason. During this time, let the pages explain how staying together can bring joy and happiness, knowing that our Father in Heaven will always keep us safe. One day, we will look back on 2020 and see all the good that...
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Bunny is funny, but that doesn't mean she's totally clueless when it comes to more serious matters. With her quick wit and lighthearted personality, Bunny Larrabee can make people laugh about almost anything. She collects knock-knock jokes, riddles, and all kinds of comedy routines to try out on her best friend, Emily. The only thing Bunny doesn't find humor in is her unusual name - she's heard jokes about it her whole life, and none of them are funny....
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