Maria Luisa Di Gravio
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In a park full of squirrels, it's hard being a mouse. Why do squirrels get stuffed with nuts, but no one gives any to Tullio? The little mouse is sure that it's all because of the tail-and he'll go to great lengths to prove he's right! Children will love this sweet and silly story about self-acceptance and finding friends who appreciate you just as you are.
2) Dear Moon
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"We want to have a word with you!" Max shouts at the moon. "Face-to-face, man-to-Man in the Moon. We need you to stay where you are!"
Max and Ely are best friends, but each night the moon marks the passage of time, closer and closer to the day Ely will go to the hospital. But the determined friends have a plan: they'll build a rocket, launch to the moon, and keep it from moving. In this poignant story of grief and healing, Max learns that time will...
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A boy and his mom continue the family tradition of participating in the annual bird count. Since Gramps went South for the winter, the boy hopes to spot Gramps's favorite bird for him-a dove! But, with so many different birds in the nature preserve, will he be able to spot one? This heart-warming family story about nature celebrates a holiday census that was first started in 1900 and happens every year.
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Maddie was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She's nervous about managing her disease and telling others. But, as she goes back to school, plays soccer, and spends time with her friends, she becomes more comfortable and confident talking about her health. A sensitive story that's a great introduction to understanding diabetes for anyone who has the disease or knows someone who does.