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A mother wakes up her child whose job is to play, as there is so much to do in a fun-filled day, from dancing in puddles to jumping in leaves.

From the days she banged her rattle in the crib, Violet has been looking for friends to share her love of music.

A twist on the classic fairy tale, Acacia is kept away in a tower and longs to leave, so when a brave young girl shows up at the tower, Acacia uses her long, braided twists of hair to let her up.

A young African American boy learns the pain of humiliation and anger when his father is given an unjust jail sentence for stealing a ham from a white man. Learning to read and to discover that things do not die but become part of other things brings the youngster new hope.

A grandmother tells the tale of Gullahs and their beautiful sweetgrass baskets that keep their African heritage alive.

"Using original slave auction and plantation estate documents, contrasts the monetary value of a slave with the priceless value of life experiences and dreams that a slave owner could never take away"-- Provided by publisher.

"Takes readers (and listeners) on a rollicking, clanging, clapping tour through the many sounds that fill a neighborhood"-- Provided by publisher.

The Cheetah Girls face joys and challenges as they wait for their chance to be discovered as a singing sensation.

Despite differences in abilities, two little girls appreciate each other and are "best friends."