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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
by Derrick D Barnes
Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Call Number: E BAR
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Do Not Lick This Book*: *It's Full of Germs
by Idan Ben-Barak
A microbiologist presents a quirky, interactive introduction to the germs that live on everyone and everything, sharing insights into how they are transferred, what they look like and how tiny they really are. Call Number: E BEN
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The Bad Guys
by Aaron Blabey
A group of animal companions who look bad but perform good deeds overcome their inborn natures to work together for the sake of rescuing hundreds of dogs from a maximum-security dog pound. Call Number: J BLABEY
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Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability
by Shane Burcaw
The disabilities advocate presents a highly visual reference that answers the most common questions about his wheelchair and spinal muscular atrophy, describing how he works through his physical challenges so that he can fully enjoy the activities he loves. Call Number: J 921 BUR
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The Rabbit Listened
by Cori Doerrfeld
A small child is offered well-intentioned advice from his animal friends in the wake of a loss but only finds comfort with the last animal, a rabbit who just quietly listens. Call Number: E DOE
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Her Right Foot
by Dave Eggers
Presents facts about the Statue of Liberty, describing its creation in France, assembly in the United States in 1886, and the symbolism of its right foot which appears to be breaking free from chains. Call Number: J 974.71 EGG
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Yasmin the Explorer
by Saadia Faruqi
When Yasmin's father explains to her about explorers and maps, Yasmin decides to make a map of her neighborhood and she brings it along on a trip to the farmers' market with her mother--but will the map help her when they are separated? Call Number: R FAR
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Alfie: (The Turtle That Disappeared)
by Thyra Heder
Loving the pet turtle who does not perform tricks and is so quiet that she sometimes forgets he is there, little Nia becomes dismayed on the night before her seventh birthday, when her turtle disappears to embark on a remarkable search for a birthday gift for his dear friend. Call Number: E HED
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates
by Ryan T. Higgins
The story of a dinosaur preschooler who has difficulty making friends with tasty humans, before discovering that she may not be at the top of the food chain after all. Call Number: E DINOSAUR HIG
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A Big Mooncake for Little Star
by Grace Lin
A lighthearted origin story about the phases of the moon and a little girl who can't resist taking a nibble of the delicious Mooncake. Call Number: E LIN
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The Little Red Fort
by Brenda Maier
In this adaptation of the Little Red Hen fable, Ruby wants to build a fort, but her three brothers refuse to help, so when the fort is finished Ruby will not let them join her--until the boys come up with a few embellishments for the fort, like a mailbox, a garden, and a fresh coat of paint. Call Number: E MAI
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Alma and How She Got Her Name
by Juana Martinez-Neal
When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. Call Number: E MAR
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Perfectly Norman
by Tom Percival
Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such thing as perfectly normal. Call Number: E PER
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Baby Monkey, Private Eye
by Brian Selznick
The imaginative adventures of Baby Monkey, Private Eye, who searches for lost jewels, sniffs out a missing pizza and tracks down a stolen spaceship. Call Number: R SEL
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Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles
by Patricia Valdez
Through lively text and vibrant illustrations, a scientist writer brings to life Joan Procter's inspiring story of passion and determination as a pioneering female scientist who loved reptiles. Call Number: J 921 PRO
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The Day You Begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Call Number: E WOO
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Malala's Magic Pencil
by Malala Yousafzai
The author presents her story and life philosophy, describing how she wished for a magic pencil that she would use to fix the world's problems, and how she realized that even if she never found the pencil, she could still have a positive impact. Call Number: J 921 YOU
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