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2008 Summer Olympic Games |
| The arrival of the summer Olympics in Beijing is a unique occasion for children to explore and learn about the magic of other cultures as they watch the nations of the world come together to compete. Help celebrate this opportunity with the following three titles from Peachtree Publishers! |
The Dragon New Year
This title allows young readers to experience the essence and wonders of ancient China as they hear the myth of the Dragon New Year in David Bouchard’s charming tale of courage, kindness, love and inspiration.
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Good Fortune
Li Keng Wong links Chinese and American cultures in her moving memoir. The author’s honest tale about her family’s immigration from China to California in the 1930s will open middle readers’ eyes not only to Chinese culture but also to the struggles that come with immigration.
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Monsoon Afternoon
This beautiful book gives readers a glimpse into another eastern culture where a rainy afternoon is the setting for a young boy and his grandfather. This warm, multigenerational story reinforces universal themes of love and importance of family, while exposing readers to the culture and customs of India.
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| August 26 is National Dog Day |
| Help celebrate man’s best friend with the following titles from Peachtree Publishers that will have dog lovers everywhere wagging their tails. |
Dog Sense
When thirteen-year-old Guy’s family moves from Montana to California, he has a tough time transitioning to his new life. But Guy at least has his Border collie, Streak, and soon Guy makes friends with Luke Grant and the two decide to train Streak to challenge Brad Mullen’s dog in the town’s Frisbee competition. Things start to look up until an impulsive wager puts Streak’s life in danger in this tale of the heartfelt and irreplaceable bond between boy and dog.
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First Dog Fala
Meet the Scottish terrier who won the hearts of a U.S. president and the American people. Author Elizabeth Van Steenwyk offers young readers a glimpse into American history during World War II and the life of a U.S. president through the story of a loyal dog.
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SeaMan
In this fictionalized biography of the journey based upon the journals of Lewis, Clark, and other members of the team, an unheralded member of the Corps, Seaman, a 150-pound Newfoundland dog, is introduced to young historians. Seaman travels the long journey with the Corps, serving a key role in the expedition's success, catching and retrieving game, and protecting the expedition team from wild animals and hostile Indians in a tale that will touch the heart of any dog-lover.
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Congratulations, Book Barn!
The Book Barn of Leavenworth, Kansas, won the national Christmas in the Trenches contest designed to recognize an independent bookstore for exceptional community involvement. They’ve won a free concert by John McCutcheon for their community.
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