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Books for 1st & 2nd GradersSpring 2024
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J Is for Judy: Classic Hollywood's Leading Ladies from A to Z
by John Robert Allman
Perfect for film fans new and old, this glittering, glamorous tribute to more than 50 iconic women of the silver screen rolls out the red carpet to share Hollywood history, timeless scenes, stunning costumes and the sets that brought these movies to life.
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Old Clothes for Dinner?!
by Nathalie Alonso
Magaly enjoys the yummy Cuban food her Abuela has been cooking since arriving from Havana, but when Magaly's sweater goes missing, she discovers that Abuela is making ropa vieja for dinner. Old clothes for dinner? Yuck! Magaly needs to hide the rest of her clothes before her family eats them up. Endnotes feature other imaginative names of food around the world, facts about Cuba, Spanish vocabulary, and two delicious recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche.
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I Am a Masterpiece!: An Empowering Story About Inclusivity and Growing Up with Down Syndrome
by Mia Armstrong
Mia likes many of the things other people like--going to the beach, the color blue, drawing. But she doesn't like when strangers stare at her because she looks different from them. Down syndrome allows Mia to see and understand the world in a way that may not make sense to others. She considers it her superpower - and instead of it making her strange, she considers herself a masterpiece. As we all are. In this sparkling picture book, Mia offers a glimpse into the life of a child with Down syndrome, helping some readers see themselves in a book and helping others understand those friends, classmates, and family members who are neurodivergent.
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The Three Little Mittens
by Linda Bailey
Exploring what it feels like to be excluded and included, this celebration of one-of-a-kindness follows Dotty, a single unmatched mitten, as she learns, with the help of the Little Girl who owns her, that by being an individual instead of“matching,” everyone can belong.
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The Marvels: The Hero I'm Meant to Be
by Pamela Bobowicz
Three of the most powerful and inspiring Marvel heroes - Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau and Kamal Khan - team up in this epic adventure that shows readers how working as a team makes one stronger than standing alone.
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Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration
by Natalie Daise
Beautiful mixed-media collage artwork captures a special day of cooking shared between a boy and his father as they make okra stew like their ancestors did - a feast enjoyed by three generations of family members that celebrates the traditions of the Gullah Geechee people.
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The Wrong Book
by Drew Daywalt
In this giggle-inducing story, the narrator is WRONG about everything, including that bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo and firefighters shout Ding Dong! before putting out a fire, until the characters within the book set him straight. From the author of The Day the Crayons Quit.
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There's a Bear in Your Book
by Tom Fletcher
Combining interactive fun with a nighttime routine, this adorable picture book asks little ones to help the bear in their book get ready for bed and will be lulled to sleep alongside their new friend.
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A Walk in the Woods
by Nikki Grimes
Opening a letter his father left behind, a grief-stricken young boy sets off through the spaces they once explored together, reaching a special destination that shows him a side of his dad he never knew, and something even deeper for them to share together.
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A Flicker of Hope
by Cynthia Harmony
Told through the parallel stories of the butterflies' journey and Lucía's migrant farmer father, this heartwarming picture book is a love letter to the power of families and nature, both of which know no borders.
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My Block Looks Like
by Janelle Harper
Recognizing the beauty of the bodegas, subways and playgrounds that characterize everyday life in the Bronx, this proud picture book pays homage to the ways its residents have shaped pop culture through music, visual art and dance.
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Do You Know Them?
by Shana Keller
Inspired by the printed newspaper ads placed by African Americans who were separated from family members by the Civil War, enslavement and emancipation, this moving story follows Lettie who saves every penny she earns for something that could bring her whole family together.
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Like You, Like Me
by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Living on separate continents - one in North America and one in Africa - pen pals Tulsi and Vanessa discover that even though their daily sights and sounds may be different, their feelings about their experiences hold many similarities.
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Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever
by Suzanne Lang
Diagnosed with a bad case of spring fever that causes silliness and laughter, Jim Panzee tries everything to get his grump back, to no avail, especially when it becomes contagious and everyone in the jungle joins in the fun!
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Laolao's Dumplings
by Dane Liu
In this heartwarming story about community, culture and belonging, Millie makes a special batch of dumplings filled with love that Lao Lao will never forget after she falls ill.
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Born Driven, Wendell Scott
by Saxton Moore
Based on the true story of the first African American NASCAR champion Wendell Scott, this inspiring book shows how his persistence led him to realizing his dream of becoming a race car driver.
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When an Elephant Hears NO
by Dazzle Ng
Lively illustrations portray the many different instances at which a little elephant...might hear no and the big emotions that often precede and follow the word. Along the way, young readers will learn that no matter what no an elephant faces, instead of answering with flaring ears and a steaming trunk, they may use another word: why?
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Jump for Joy
by Karen Gray Ruelle
Wanting a canine companion more than anything in the world, Joy makes dogs out of whatever's at hand - seashells, snow - unaware that her perfect dog friend is closer than she thinks, wishing just as fiercely for a kid!
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Leo Messi
by Ma Isabel Sâanchez Vegara
Little Leo grew up playing soccer on the streets of Rosario, Argentina. He scored over 500 goals for his local team before joining FC Barcelona, in Spain, aged just thirteen. Leo became a star player with the club, winning title after title. In 2022, he lived his dream by leading his country to victory at the World Cup. This amazing story of the legendary soccer player features a fact and photo section at the back.
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Forever and Always
by Brittany Thurman
Exploring the day-to-day life of a young Black child and her family, this lyrical picture book centers around Olivia, who, worrying about her father while he's at work, anxiously awaits his return, knowing that when he gets home, the evening will be full of love and fun.
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Roxie Loves Adventure
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
When she accidentally gets locked outside, pampered pug Roxie wonders if she'll ever have toys, treats and tummy rubs again until she finds her way back inside, dreaming of the adventures tomorrow might hold.
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That Flag
by Tameka Fryer Brown
Bianca is Keira's best friend. At school, they are inseparable. But Keira questions their friendship when she learns more about the meaning of the Confederate flag hanging from Bianca's front porch. Will the two friends be able to overlook their distinct understandings of the flag? Or will they reckon with the flag's effect on yesterday and today?
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The Crayons Go Back to School
by Drew Daywalt
In this entertaining back-to-school story starring the comical crayons from the #1 New York Times best-selling The Day the Crayons Quit, the crayons look forward to their first day of school?—?and letting loose during their favorite class?—?art! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Hickory Dickory Dock
by Kim Dean
Pete the Cat puts a groovy spin on the classic nursery rhyme “Hickory Dickory Dock,” in this sing-along storybook with original illustrations.
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Becoming Charley
by Kelly DiPucchio
Too busy admiring the beautiful world around him to listen to everyone telling him the right way to become a butterfly, Charley knows that staying true to himself will lead to the perfect transformation.
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How Dinosaurs Went Extinct
by Ame Dyckman
This laugh-out-loud “safety guide,” featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs, follows a child in a museum who asks their parents how the dinosaurs became extinct, listening raptly to their father's theories of what REALLY happened.
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Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion
by Dave Eggers
In this wacky true tale of American ingenuity, Annie Miller took to raising pigs in the yard after losing all but her mansion, but when the town wanted the pigs out, she removed the whole mansion instead - rolling it away slowly on logs.
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Give This Book Away!
by Darren Farrell
Cleverly introducing the act of giving, and how you feel when you give to someone else, this one-of-a-kind picture book is for kids to read and enjoy, then to give away to someone they've never spoken to before.
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Party Hearty Kitty-Corn
by Shannon Hale
When newcomer Puppy ruins Kitty's purr-fectly laid plans for a kitty-corn party and steals Unicorn's attention and affection, making Kitty jealous, Unicorn shows Kitty that nothing will ever threaten a friendship as strong as theirs.
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Sometimes It's Nice to Be Alone
by Amy Hest
Lively text and exuberant illustrations combine to show children how joy and comfort can be found both in alone time and in the company of a friend.
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Witch Hazel
by Molly Schaar Idle
As her friend Hazel's broom whisks the dust off many years of joyful memories, young Hilda watches them come to life, wondering if magic is making memories - or are memories making magic?
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Tomorrow is New Year's Day: Seollal, a Korean Celebration of the Lunar New Year
by Aram Kim
Mina can't wait to share the customs of Seollal with all of her friends at school. She will show her classmates her colorful hanbok, demonstrate how to do sebae, and then everyone will make tasty tteokguk in the cooking room. Yum! Her little brother may even join in on the fun...if he can find a way out of his bad mood.
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Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared
by Suzanne Lang
Hearing strange noises and seeing glowing eyes while braving the jungle on Halloween night, Jim Panzee and his friends remind each other that nothing could be scarier than returning home with no treats!
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The Monster Mac and Cheese Party
by Todd Parr
Holding a monsters-only mac and cheese party, the monsters share all their creepy twists on this favorite food until HUMANS unexpectedly join in the fun, in this hilarious read aloud about the value of sharing meals with friends and trying new things.
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We Are Going to Be Pals!
by Mark Teague
Doing his best to teach Rhino about how to be a friend while navigating their non-so-simple symbiotic relationship, Egret discovers communication and kindness are the key to any friendship when Rhino comes to his rescue.
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A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
by Duncan Tonatiuh
Paying tribute to Mesoamerican ingenuity and celebrating the universal power of books, this book, as told by a young Aztec girl, shows how her parents and others paint manuscripts to document their history, science, tributes and sacred rituals.
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I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity
by Susan Verde
A child embraces their individuality in a book that emphasizes standing out in a crowd, respecting others for who they are, and the importance of living as one's true self
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A Very Dinosaur Birthday
by Adam Wallace
Illustrations and rhyming text show what to expect when dinosaurs show up at your birthday party, from their bringing moldy presents to their eating all the food.
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How to Catch a Daddysaurus
by Alice Walstead
Silly rhymes and illustrations, along with STEAM concepts, abound in this new addition to the “How to Catch” series in which the Catch Club Kids set a trap to ensnare the elusive Daddysaurus - a brave, kind, brilliant and humorous creature.
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When Rubin Plays
by Gracey Zhang
When Rubin plays the violin, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should, so he goes into the forest to practice alone and finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style, in this inspiring picture book about doing things in your own special way.
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