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Douglas, You're a Genius!
by Ged Adamson
Nancy and Douglas, determined to learn what is on the other side of a fence, try Nancy's plans to launch, vault, and fly Douglas over, then succeed with Douglas's simple idea. Call Number: E ADA
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The Undefeated
by Kwame Alexander
This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. Caldecott Medal Winner. Call Number: J 973.0496073 ALE
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What if...
by Samantha Berger
A child who likes to draw and write stories imagines what would happen if there were no pencils, paper, or other tools for being creative
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King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats
by Dori Hillestad Butler
When the peanut butter treats Kayla has made for Jillian's new puppy go missing, the elimination of her own dog, King, as a suspect reveals the presence of a possible intruder in the house. Call Number: J BUTLER
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Let the Children March
by Monica Clark-Robinson
Documents the inspirational peaceful protests in 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, combining poetic text and poignant illustrations that celebrate the powerful words of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the resolve of thousands of African-American children to march for their civil rights. Call Number: E CLA
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Can I Be Your Dog?
by Troy Cummings
A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street, with surprising results. Call Number: E CUM
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The Good Egg
by Jory John
A good egg strives to do everything right while the other eggs in his carton prove themselves rather rotten, a distinction that leads him to crack under the pressure of always being Grade-A perfect. Call Number: E JOH
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Under My Hijab
by Hena Khan
As a young girl observes that each of six women in her life wears her hijab and hair in a different way, she considers how to express her own style one day. Call Number: E KHA
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Drawn Together
by Minh Lê
Struggling throughout a visit with his grandfather when they cannot speak each other's language, a young boy discovers their mutual love of art and storytelling during a shared session of drawing that helps them form a bond beyond words. Call Number: E LE
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Be Kind
by Pat Zietlow Miller
This moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference or at least help a friend. Call Number: E MIL
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Thank you, Omu!
by Oge Mora
When her wonderful stew attracts the attention of hungry neighbors, Omu generously shares portion after portion before discovering that she has nothing left to eat herself, a dilemma that culminates in a heartwarming community surprise. Call Number: E MOR
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Dreamers
by Yuyi Morales
An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Call Number: J 921 MOR
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My Papi Has a Motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero
When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. Call Number: E GO QUI
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The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal
by Nick Seluk
A introduction to the sun features cartoon-style spreads that explain its essential role in holding our solar system together and providing many of the things required for life on Earth. Call Number: J 523.7 SEL
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A Normal Pig
by K-Fai Steele
When a new pig comes to school and starts to point out all the ways Pip is different, she worries that her appearance, tastes, and all the things she loves are not what what normal pigs do. Call Number: E STE
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What Is Chasing Duck?
by Jan Thomas
Duck's imagination gets the best of him when he asks his critter companions for help escaping a mysterious pursuer. Call Number: R THO
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If Sharks Disappeared
by Lily Williams
An exploration of how the planet would change without its shark populations, explaining how sharks are facing extinction and the important role sharks play in keeping the oceans clean. Call Number: J 597.3 WIL
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How to Give Your Cat a Bath in Five Easy Steps
by Nicola Winstanley
A little girl and her cat make an escalating mess while respectively trying to follow and resist the cat-bathing instructions of a bossy narrator. Call Number: E WIN
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