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62) Even more fantastic failures: true stories of people who changed the world by falling down first
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"There is a lot of pressure in society for kids to succeed, but failing is a part of learning how to be a successful person. In his teaching career, the author saw the stress and anxiety his students suffered, whether it was over grades, fitting in, or simply getting things right the first time. This book is the second installment in the author's personal campaign to show kids it's okay to fall down or make a mistake, just so long as you try, try...
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Boys can be anything they want to be! This book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things. You won't find any stories of slaying dragons or saving princesses here. In Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different 2, author Ben Brooks-with the help of Quinton Wintor's striking full-color illustrations-offers a second books that again welcomes alternative...
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Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any childhood. This beautifully illustrated collection of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor's New Clothes....
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