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1) Wishtree
Author
Language
English
Description
An old red oak tree tells how he and his crow friend, Bongo, help their human neighbors get along after a threat against an immigrant family is carved into the tree's trunk.
Author
Series
Great books of the Western World volume 33
Publisher
Encyclopædia Britannica
Pub. Date
[1952, c1990]
Language
English
4) Tolerance
Author
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Describes tolerance as a virtue and suggests ways in which it can be recognized and practiced.
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Unwelcomed by their neighbors because they are squiggly, skinny, and long, the Worm family moves from place to place before finally finding friends who accept and appreciate those who are different. Annotation. The Worm family loves being wormy. They're skinny--they're squiggly--they're very long--and they sing loud worm songs. They're nothing like their glossy, bossy, buggy neighbors. And the neighbors don't like that one bit. What are the Worms...
10) Facing bigotry
Author
Series
Publisher
Blue Owl Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about bigotry, ways they can stand up to it and help stop it, and how to help others who are experiencing intolerance. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goalsand Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about dealing with intolerance. Also includes sidebars,...
13) Marty
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Marty is an undercover Martian and master of disguises who lives on Earth, but when one of his costumes gives him away an unexpected friend helps him find a place where he can be himself.
14) In the dark
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"They came in the dark, and took the narrow path that only witches used. Everyone said that's what they were . . .But what if everyone was wrong? Watch what happens when one girl steps into the woods and gets to know these newcomers. The spooky black cat? Meet Mingus! The broomsticks and cloaks? Cloth and wooden handles. And those shadows in the sky? Handmade kites, fluttering in the breeze. When the breeze becomes a blustery storm, everything changes...including...
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
" When it comes to explaining physical, cultural and religious differences to children, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that ultimately, we are all much more alike than we are different. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion." -- Amazon.com.