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Oddbirdby Derek DesiertoIt's SO hot outside. All the fancy birds are gathered around the water, wishing they could cool off. But they don't want to get wet and ruin their fine feathers. Oddbird isn't worried about his feathers; he wants to go for a refreshing dip. But he doesn't fit in. He's not fancy, or colorful. He's just...different. The other birds don't want him around. How can he join them?
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Moon Pops by Heena BaekOne sweltering summer night, while the many residents of one apartment building are struggling to fall asleep, the moon begins to melt. Granny hears it dripping and runs out to catch the moon drops in a bucket. At first unsure what to do with the drops, she is soon inspired to turn them into popsicles -- moon pops! -- to help cool down her neighbors.
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Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Treeby Mary MurphyA joyful exploration of the concept of self celebrates how every living thing has a special place in the world, including trees that turn sunshine into food, dogs that communicate by moving their ears and children who are the only ones who know how to be themselves.
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My Two Border Towns by David BowlesA boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.
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A Shelter for Sadnessby Anne BoothAddressing the importance of mental health in a child-friendly way, this beautiful picture book follows a small boy as he creates a shelter for his sadness so he can visit it whenever he needs to.
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Wonder Walkers by Micha ArcherTwo curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them.
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The Okay Witchby Emma Steinkellner13-year-old Moth Hush discovers her abilities and her family’s secret magical heritage while foiling a group of bullies on Halloween.
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Cuba in My Pocket by Adrianna CuevasAfter the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961, 12-year-old Cumba is sent to Florida alone, where he must navigate a whole new world while wondering if his family will ever be whole again.
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Healer of the Water Monsterby Brian YoungInspired by Native-American culture,this narrative follows the experiences of a boy whose summer at his grandmother’s reservation home is shaped by his uncle’s addictions and an encounter with a sacred being from the Navajo Creation Story.
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Lotería by Karla Arenas ValentiThis magical realist adventure based on the Loteria card game follows Clara, a child whose fate is in the hands of both Life and Death, as she finds the courage and strength to shatter the game and choose her own path.
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Ghostedby Michael FryLarry's got a few problems. In school, he's one of those kids who easily gets lost in the crowd. And Grimm, Larry's best friend in the whole world, has ghosted him. Literally. One minute Grimm was saving a cat in a tree during a lightning storm, and the next, he's pulling pranks on Larry in his new ghostly form. When the two best friends realize that there's something keeping Grimm tethered to their world, they decide that finishing their Totally To-Do bucket list is the perfect way to help Grimm with his unfinished business.
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Shaped By Her Hands : Potter Maria Martinezby Anna Harber FreemanA picture book biography of the renowned Native American potter Maria Martinez describes how she learned the art form under the guiding hands of her aunt before discovering an aesthetic new firing technique that rendered her creations famous.
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Butterflies Are Pretty... Gross! by Rosemary MoscoThis hilarious and refreshing book with silly and sweet illustrations explores the science of butterflies and shows that these insects are not the stereotypically cutesy critters we often think they are--they are fascinating, disgusting, complicated, and amazing creatures.
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Brains! : Not Just a Zombie Snackby Stacy McAnultyBrains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this funny and fact-filled picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Spookyby Jory JohnWhen Bad Seed cannot find an amazing costume for Halloween night, he postpones trick-or-treating for everyone else until he finds the perfect one.
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Día de los Muertosby Roseanne ThongRhyming text details the rituals and traditions of the Latin American holiday, including decorating altars, visiting graves, and dressing up for the parade.
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Archie Celebrates Diwaliby Mitali Banerjee RuthsArchie is worried that her school friends won't like Diwali, her favorite Hindu holiday, and when a storm knocks out the electricity, it looks like the party may be ruined.
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