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"Khalil wears different outfits for his daily activities. With decodable text and color illustrations, young readers can learn about kinds of clothes. Pairs with the nonfiction title Clothes We Wear"--

What happens when there are no costumes left for dressing up, or the ball lands in the pond? Children learning to read can celebrate creativity with these two stories about kids thinking outside the box.

Bonnie's family can't change what clothes are in her wardrobe, but she can make them her own. Bonnie wants the perfect first-day-of-school outfit, but everything in her wardrobe is too big or too small or worn out. So with the help of her family and a lot of creativity, Bonnie learns to use maker techniques like embroidery, knitting, and natural dyes to turn her old clothes into something new, original, and perfect for her catwalk to the bus stop....

With winter on the way and no money for new clothes, Mama stitches a coat for her little girl from a donated box of rags. And though her classmates tease the girl for wearing a handmade coat, she knows that her Mama's love is enough to keep her warm.

Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done . . . and comes up with a clever plan for sharing her talents and possessions with her community! Young makers will chuckle along with this humorous tale of creative problem-solving and learning to help others. "A fun and charming introduction to...

As a little boy gets ready to go out with the help of his big sister, he keeps putting on and taking off knit hats at each stage of the process of getting dressed.

Catchy rhymes and visual cues introduce young readers to the people they'll encounter as they embark on their first day of school. Spot A+ clues on the clothesline to identify all the people who make starting school so much fun! A follow-up to Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do and Clothesline Clues to Sports People Play, the clues in each lively verse can be spotted hanging from the clotheslines. From teacher to custodian, from crossing guard to...

Whether it's bedtime or playtime, a sunny day or a rainy day, Daniel Tiger loves getting dressed. With interesting textures to touch and feel, little ones will help [him] get dressed for the day.

In Treasure Trouble, Nancy, George, and Bess are headed to Barnacle Beach for a pirate-themed birthday party. But when the treasure chest filled with party favors disappears, playtime is over. With the help of a mysterious treasure map, the Clue Crew needs to reclaim the missing loot before the party's completely ruined. In Double Take, the Clue Crew has competition—one of their classmates has started a rival sleuthing club! Can Nancy and the...