Meeting Basic Needs
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A Bug’s Life
An inventive ant named Flik hires “warrior bugs” to defend his colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers, led by Hopper.
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.
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Annie
Annie, an optimistic orphan living in a New York foster home, is taken in by billionaire Will Stacks to help his mayoral campaign.
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Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
Fearing his family will have to move into their minivan when they suffer another financial setback, Jackson finds support and comfort through his friendship with a giant imaginary cat.
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Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
Esperanza thought she’d always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico–she’d always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, & servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn’t ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances–Mama’s life and her own depend on it.
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Grandpa’s Garden by Stella Fry
A young boy helps his grandfather plant a garden in early spring and watches it grow through late summer. Readers learn how things grow and the benefits of having your own garden.
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Lily Learns About Wants and Needs by Lisa Bullard
Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon discovers that wants and needs are different things. She picks out which things people have to have. She might even remind her dad that he doesn’t need root beer!
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Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt
Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofias fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddis house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddis family doesnt have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi shell keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, shes faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddis empty fridge. Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others. A call to action section, with six effective ways for children to help fight hunger and information on antihunger groups, is also included.
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Matilda
Matilda uses her telekentic powers to get even with her parents, her brother and the evil school principal and also helps her friends and a caring teacher.
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