126 Results with the "Children's Literature" genre
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How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch a Dinosaur Tomorrow’s the big science fair! I’ve never won before.But this year I know I cannot losebecause I’m catching a ! The crocs and sharks we know todaywere here when the dinosaurs ruled.It makes no sense ALL dinos are gone.On this point, I cannot be fooled. We head straight to our local parkto pick up some kind of trail.Wait! What’s that thing over there?YES! I think it’s a DINOSAUR TAIL! KeEp oFfGrAsS The dino is more bird than reptile;we…-
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is a colorful, rhythmic book that teaches kids about animals and colors. Perfect for toddlers, it’s an engaging and interactive read that boosts early literacy skills. -
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THE VALLEY
In Chapter III of "Just David," the serene moonlit night unveils the unexpected arrival of David and his father in a quiet valley, seeking rest in an accommodating barn. The tranquil scene is jarringly interrupted by the vibrant notes of David’s violin, piercing the silence and drawing the attention of Simeon Holly and his wife, Ellen, owners of the property. Mistaking the harmonious intrusion for the work of vagrants, Simeon, characterized by his stern conviction, sets out to confront the source with a…-
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TWO LETTERS
In Chapter IV of "Just David" titled "Two Letters," David, a young boy, wakes up in unfamiliar surroundings, realizing the permanence of his father's absence. In his confusion and distress, David encounters Perry Larson, who attempts to sympathize with David's situation. Unable to understand the fate of his father fully or the adults around him, David declines an invitation to breakfast and plans to return to his mountain home, believing it to be where he belongs and where his father would find him if he…-
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DISCORDS
In Chapter V of "Just David" titled "Discords," the small village of Hinsdale is stirred by a mysterious case involvin a deceased man found in Farmer Holly's barn, a puzzling scenario enhanced by the presence of David and his father who had recently arrived in town. Initially thought to be tramps, David and his deceased father intrigue the townsfolk due to their unusual behavior and the mystery surrounding their identities. Despite efforts, the man's identity remains a mystery, prompting the townspeople to…-
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Chapter VI of "Just David" entitled "Nuisances, Necessary and Otherwise" revolves around David's adaptation to the rigid, structured life at the Hollies' farmhouse. It begins with David, a boy accustomed to the freedom and beauty of nature, offering to help Mrs. Holly with the dishes, a proposition she initially refuses due to his dirty hands. This encounter prompts David to question the value of housework, which Mrs. Holly defends as essential labor, unlike David's father, who deemed such chores…
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“YOU’RE WANTED–YOU’RE WANTED!”
Chapter VII of "Just David" unfolds over a tense and emotional weekend at the Hollies’ farmhouse, capturing the essence of misunderstanding, yearning for belonging, and the transformative power of music and compassion. David, experiencing his first days away from his father and the free, joyous life they led, confronts the harsh reality that he is unwanted by his current guardians, Simeon and Mrs. Holly. Overhearing a conversation between the couple about his uncertain future, David seeks solace in the…-
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THE PUZZLING “DOS” AND “DON’TS”
Chapter VIII of "Just David" titled "The Puzzling 'Dos' and 'Don'ts'" introduces David to a new way of life filled with rules that often contradict his natural inclinations towards beauty and freedom. David finds himself navigating a world where productive tasks are mandatory ("dos"), such as hoeing corn, pulling weeds, and filling woodboxes, while his pleasures like lying under apple trees, exploring the brook, or observing insects are frowned upon ("don'ts"). Farmer Holly, on his part, experiences…-
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JOE
In Chapter IX of "Just David," titled "Joe," David continues to adapt to his new life away from his familiar, beloved home in the mountains, painfully aware of his father's absence and the new obligations set upon him by Farmer Holly. Despite diligently trying to meet expectations and work tasks, David feels a strong sense of disconnect and longing for meaningful engagement, something he only truly feels when exploring the world after his daily chores. David’s afternoons are rich with discovery, both in…-
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Just David
Just David by Eleanor H. Porter is the story of a young, musically gifted boy who, after his father's death, brings hope and transformation to a small village through his innocence and love of music.-
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