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In this retelling of an old English folktale featuring birds native to the U.S., Magpie patiently explains to the other birds how to build a nest. Some birds are impatient and fly off without listening to all the directions, however, and that is why, to this day, birds' nests come in all different shapes and sizes. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.
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Duck and Cluck volume 2
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Duck and Cluck learn important lessons about manners and listening when they each make their case for why a dull, drab page should be a certain color.
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"A universal story about speaking, listening and being heard. Margot loves space. Astronauts, the stars, and especially the moon landing. So she can't understand why all of her attempts to communicate her passion fall on disinterested ears. Her mom is patient but distracted; her classmates would rather play kickball; and her teacher just wants her to focus and pay attention in class. Even so, Margot wishes she never had to talk about anything but...
10) Celia
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Celia, the town listener, collects a seed from each person who shares a problem with her, so when Julian loses his seed on the way to see her, he is unable to let go of his sadness.
13) Listen
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to go beyond the noise of the city to listen to a crow's caw, rain dripping onto a sidewalk, and whispered goodnights. Includes notes about listening.
14) Wordy Birdy
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"Wordy Birdy loves to talk, but will she ever learn to listen?"--
16) The roar
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A beautiful book about managing anger from the bestselling creators of While We Can't Hug.
Tortoise is upset. Too upset even for hugs. Everyone offers suggestions, but nothing helps. Can Hedgehog find a way to help?
"Tortoise is not having a good day and now he's stuck in a hole and is far too cross for hugs. Hedgehog sits and waits and then makes Tortoise laugh--taking the time to let the moment pass, and acknowledge how Tortoise feels"--
17) Blue willow
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Kung Shi Fair's wealthy father gives her everything she asks of him; but when she requests permission to marry, he learns too late the value of listening.
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