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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On Christmas Eve, Thomas buys a magical candle that changes the way he views his fellow human beings and helps him feel charity for those less fortunate than he.
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Melanie Kroupa
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After a young Dutch girl writes to her new American friend in thanks for the care package sent after World War II, she begins to receive increasingly larger boxes.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Receiving numerous toys over successive birthdays and Christmases, Lulu decides to throw a toy giveaway after realizing that her room has become so overcrowded that she no longer fits in her bed.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
It all started when fourteen-year old Hannah Salwen had a "eureka" moment. Seeing a homeless man in her neighborhood at the precise second a glistening Mercedes coupe pulled up, she said "You know, Dad, if that man had a less nice car, that man there could have a meal." Until that day, the Salwens had been caught up like so many of us in the classic American dreamproviding a good life for their children, accumulating more and more stuff, doing...
Author
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"From the bestselling author of If I Were You comes a nostalgic and endearing holiday story that reminds us that sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are the ones we least expect and don't deserve. Best friends Audrey Barrett and Eve Dawson are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in postwar America, thrilled at the prospect of starting new traditions with their five-year-old sons. But when the Sears Christmas Wish Book arrives and the boys start...
Author
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With his father away at sea, it is up to Peter to help make sure his mother and sisters have a merry Christmas. Includes brief notes on Santa Claus and the legendary origin of the Christmas stocking.
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Maasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the September 11th attacks from a young Massai, who was in New York on that day, decide to present the American people with fourteen sacred cows as a healing gift.
Series
Publisher
Big Idea
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A set of six Christmas films and music CD. Toy that saved Christmas: The children of Dinkletown are convinced they need more toys until a toy teaches them that Christmas is about giving, not getting. Star of Christmas: In 1880s London, two producers of a Christmas musical are worried when a church down the street puts on a pageant featuring a priceless artifact. Saint Nicholas: Bob tells a story of a little boy named Nicholas who made a discovery...
16) Derrick Rose
Author
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and career of the basketball star, focusing on his charitable efforts which include raising money to renovate his childhood playground and donating money to charities supporting victims of natural disasters.
17) Thank You, Omu!
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.
18) Kevin Durant
Author
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of the NBA forward who in his third season in the league became the league's scoring champion.
19) Dwyane Wade
Author
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the basketball star, focusing on his charitable efforts which include running a free basketball camp for kids and donating money to different causes.
20) The Grinch
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A re-telling of the classic tale about a grumpy old creature living in a cave on Mt. Crumpet who can't stand to see his neighbors in Whoville enjoying themselves. Things are especially bad at Christmas, when the Whos kick their merriment into high gear with fantastic celebrations. This year, the Grinch decides to dress up like Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and steal all the Christmas gifts and decorations so the Whos can't enjoy the season. What he...
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