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Meet eight-year-old Malory. Malory has a learning difference, but that doesn’t stop her from enjoying her life. Whenever she feels blue, her mother and father remind her of the list of the ones who love her. Malory’s art teacher, Ms. Julie, who was born with autism, understands how it feels to think a little bit differently. Now, Ms. Julie encourages Malory and others to express themselves through art. ADHD and Me is a beautiful celebration of neurodiversity, told from the point of view of a neurodivergent child; inspired by a true story. Ages 5-8; Themes: SEL, DIS, Neurodivergence, ADHD, ASD, Family, School. Learn more about the inspiration and making of ADHD and Me.
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Construction Crew Early Readers, books 1-8, coming 2027! These books are designed for ages 5-7. With a low word count, playful illustrations, and a post-reading wordplay activity, these books are built to bridge the space between decodables and early chapter books. To learn more about each book, browse the descriptions below.
Book 1: Construction Crew: Drummy’s Sidewalk
Drummy, the concrete mixer, is hard at work laying fresh cement for a brand-new park. But when a family of ducks wanders onto the worksite and gets stuck in wet cement, Drummy must act fast to save them- before the cement dries and hardens into concrete! With some help from her friends, Digger the excavator, Tilt the dump truck, and Rollie the steamroller, the team is able to rescue and relocate the ducks, and repair the sidewalk, just in time!
Book 2: Construction Crew: Bucket and the Landslide
When a landslide sends rocks tumbling onto the work zone on Highway 109, Bucket the backhoe loader rolls out to save the day! But it looks like rocks aren’t the only roadblock! When Bucket discovers fallen trees and hanging power lines, she’ll need to call on some friends for help. With Boom, the scissor lift, and Pusher, the bulldozer at her side, Bucket and her crew are able to clear the roads and get construction rolling again.
Book 3: Construction Crew: Bob Gets a Clog
Bob, the skid steer, is at the job site with his crew. Today, they are preparing the land to be graded for a new building. After marking property lines and clearing the site, it’s now time for Bob to take the wheel and grade the ground! But something is wrong. Bob’s energy is low. And what’s that loud sound coming from near his fuel tank? Bob has a clogged filter! Thankfully, Forks is prepared with backup parts! Once Bob’s cartridge is replaced, he’s ready to get back to the blueprints and finish the job!
Book 4: Construction Crew: Pusher to the Rescue
Today, Pusher the bulldozer and his friends, Stretch the crane, and Digger the excavator, are at a demolition site. They are excited to get started on their building project—a brand new public library! But first, the team will need to demolish the old building to make space. When Pusher spots a troubled mama squirrel following the crew, he soon discovers a squirrel’s nest, tucked into one of the gutters, bringing demolition to a halt! But not to worry—Pusher has a plan! With some creative problem-solving and teamwork, Pusher and his crew are able to safely reunite Mama and her babies and get demo back up and running with no more delays.
Book 5: Stretch Battles the Wind
Stretch the crane and her crew are building a new bridge. After laying the groundwork with her friends Pusher the bulldozer and Digger the excavator, it’s time for Stretch to install the foundation and structure. Afterward, Drummy, the cement mixer, will pour fresh cement to solidify the bridge. But when wild winds whoosh in, destabilizing the load, Stretch begins to lose her balance! The crew must act fast to help her stay grounded and keep the heavy load from falling into the stream below!
Book 6: Wheely and the Flood
When floods ripple into town, trouble breaks out at the city zoo. Rising water is quickly nearing the skunk enclosure, threatening their home! Right away, Wheely the wheel loader and her crew, Pusher the bulldozer, and Tilt the dump truck are called in to help. Together, the crew will use fast thinking and teamwork to build a levee to stop rising waters and save the skunks and their home!
Book 7: Tilt Turns Over!
Tilt the dump truck and his crew, Bucket the backhoe, and Pusher the bulldozer are working on a new driveway. Bucket has dug the ground, and Pusher has cleared and graded. Now, it’s time for Tilt to drive the rest of the materials up the hill, but the ground is too steep and muddy! He turns his wheels, then turns them some more. Oh no, Tilt has overturned! Now, he’s tipped over on his side, along with part of his materials. With help from his friends, Tilt will get turned right side up, and together, the crew will deliver the materials needed to finish the driveway!
Book 8: Rollie’s Clunky Drum
Rollie the road roller and her crew, Drummy the concrete mixer, and Digger the excavator are building a community skatepark. Things are off to a trouble-free start, until—SHAKE-JOLT! RATTLE-CLUNK! Uh-oh! It looks like Rollie’s drum is out of balance, leaving the ground lumpy and uneven. Together, Digger and Drummy will help Rollie find the problem and get her drum back in balance. Once Rollie is up and rolling again, she’s ready to smooth the ground for the concrete!
