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"Sophia and Alex Prepare for Kindergarten" is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. This is a book intended to provide a review of preschool prior to a child attending their first day of kindergarten. Sophia and Alex look back over their graduation from preschool and prepare themselves for a new adventure in learning. Fun games are implemented to
..."Sophia and Alex Play at Home" is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. The storyline takes the reader to the home of fraternal twins Sophia and Alex. It opens with the children playing at home on a Saturday morning. Friends they met in school are invited over for a play date. Each child learns the rules and preferred behavior as the children interact
..."Sophia and Alex Visit Their Grandparents" is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. Sophia and Alex's family embark on a journey to see their grandparents who live far away. The children learn that traveling may consist of many modes of transportation such as airplanes, trains, and cars. They also see the unique interaction between their parents
..."Sophia and Alex Shop for Groceries" is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. This is a story of Sophia and Alex shopping with their mother and little sister. As they walk the aisles of their local grocery store, the children's imagination is sparked as they experience the wonderous world of food. They learn to make the mundane task of shopping
..."Sophia and Alex Make Friends at School" is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by author Denise Bourgeois-Vance and illustrated by artist Damon Danielson. The story follows Sophia and Alex as they meet new friends and interact with children at their new school. The children learn that even though their peers may look and act differently, they can also find commonalities with them during play and learning time.
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...While driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's Chinese immigrant parents spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road. They stop the car, grabbing rusty scissors and an old paper bag, and the whole family wades into the mud to gather as much as they can. At first, she's embarrassed. Why can't her family just get food from the grocery store, like everyone else? But when her mother shares a bittersweet story of her
...A Caldecott Honor Winner
Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature
An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist.
Lean in close,
my darling bao bei,
and I will whisper
a most precious secret
about a powerful magic
that lives inside
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