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Children's New Special Collections September 2020
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Once upon a cuento : bilingual storytimes in English and Spanish
by Jamie Campbell Naidoo
Part I: Getting started. Bilingual programming in the lives of Latino & Spanish-speaking children -- Beginning outreach to Latino and Spanish-speaking communities -- Bilingual storytime when you do not speak Spanish -- Bilingual storytime : one program, many ways -- Using digital media in bilingual storytimes -- Part II: Resource materials. Ready-to-use bilingual program plans -- Recommended professional resources and children's media for bilingual programming -- About the contributers -- Index |
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The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Exhaustion in Children and Teens : The Parental Intelligence Way
by Ph.D Hollman, Laurie
"Do you wonder why your child or teen seems drained, overtired, moody, anxious, and depressed? Are you uncertain if and when you should be worried about the amount of sleep they get? Psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, provides insight and guidance to help your exhausted child. This mini book includes: Recommendations for adequate sleep; An exploration of special problems, such as kids of parents with marital problems or dual working parents; an emphasis on being the smartest kids globally; burn out, depression, and anxiety, insufficient free play time, and the effects of screen time; Research about the effects of exhaustion on memory, school performance, mood regulation, pain sensitivity, and the immune function, and more!"--From back cover |
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The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Technology With Children and Teens : The Parental Intelligence Way
by Laurie Hollman
"How does technology impact kids' mental health and physical well-being? How do screens affect babies? How can I protect my children from cyberbullying? What are the positive effects of technology? How can we bridge the technology generation gap? With aggregate case studies and the latest research, psychoanalyst Laurie Hollman, PhD, answers these questions and many more in this contemporary, up-to-date mini book for parents learning to manage technology with their children and teens. Parents will come to understand new research findings that are both exciting and overwhelming. As these findings become more complete in the decades to come, utilizing Parental Intelligence will help parents continue to discover their children's capabilities as they learn the meaning behind their kids' technological behaviors and conflicts"--Back cover |
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Tiara's hat parade
by Kelly Starling Lyons
Tiara's mother, a talented and popular hatmaker, closes her shop when a new store opens that sells cheaper hats, but Tiara finds a way to help restore Momma's dream. Includes author's note and introductions to famous black milliners
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How to potty train your porcupine
by Tom Toro
A picture-book debut by the highly respected New Yorker cartoonist follows the antics of two kids who bring home a pet porcupine that they attempt to house train using a variety of wacky approaches. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Raj's Rule : For the Bathroom at School
by Lana Button
"Raj has one steadfast rule: Never Use The Bathroom At School! Of course, it can be challenging to follow this rule. After all, sometimes, a person's gotta go! So Raj has come up with a series of how-to rules to help him "hold it" -- avoid all liquids; stay very still at recess; squeeze your knees tight, stay away from funny friends who might make you laugh too hard, and at all costs, avoid sneezing. But, inevitably, Raj ends up accidentally breaking his own rule with a big "Ahh-choo!" Then has has to use the school bathroom, and he realizes that it's not so bad after all. So he lets go of his old rules, and now he can drink from the fountain, enjoy his juice box, play at the water table, laugh at Kyle's jokes, and even stay to play after school! Raj's new rule: Just go when you need to! Ahhhhh."-- Provided by publisher. |
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Too sticky! : sensory issues with autism
by Jen Malia
With help from her family and teacher, Holly overcomes her dislike of having sticky hands to participate in a science experiment. Includes author's note about living with autism and sensory issues and a recipe for making slime
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I will dance
by Nancy Bo Flood
The author of Soldier Sister, Fly Home and the best-selling illustrator of We Are the Gardeners follow the efforts of a young girl with cerebral palsy to pursue her dream of dancing in a class for students of all abilities. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Why do we cry?
by Fran Pintadera
Metaphorical text and evocative imagery combine in a sensitive, lyrical exploration of the reasons behind our tears that compassionately explains that crying is a universal language that is a right practiced by everyone. Illustrated by the artist of The Cottingley Fairies. Illustrations.
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I go quiet
by David Ouimet
An introverted young girl navigates feelings of unworthiness about not fitting in, before tapping the power of reading and words to find her true voice, in a picture book debut that is complemented by hauntingly evocative artwork. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Read a book with me
by Lawrence Schimel
Antonio wants someone to read his favorite book with him, but his mother and other adults in his neighborhood are all too busy except one, very unexpected new friend
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My Favorite Memories
by Sepideh Sarihi
This beautifully simple story about moving to a new home explores themes of change and permanence with warm illustrations from an award-winning illustrator. A young girl is moving to a new country and there’s so much that she wants to bring with her: an aquarium, a pear tree, her best friend, the ocean. As she moves through the list of the things she loves, she comes to understand that while we cannot always carry things with us physically, maybe they can travel with us in other ways. Told through evocative illustrations by an award-winning picture book illustrator, My Favorite Memories offers parents and educators a gentle but impactful way to discuss the idea of resilience along with complex life events, like immigration and moving to a new home. “A gentle story about change, home, and the hope life hands us when we open our hearts to receive it.”—Amina Chaudhri, Booklist, starred review Illustrations.
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It feels good to be yourself : a book about gender identity
by Theresa Thorn
Providing sensitive vocabulary for initiating discussions, a warmhearted, straightforward exploration of gender identity offers children a fuller understanding of themselves and others, in a compassionate story written by the mother of a transgender child and illustrated by a non-binary transgender artist.
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From the stars in the sky to the fish in the sea
by Kai Cheng Thom
A young child magically transforms into different animal guises as their mother reassures them of her love, but when they get to school, their classmates are not as accepting of the child's fluid identity
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I'm not a girl
by Maddox Lyons
"A story of a transboy coming out and getting the haircut he's always wanted"
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When Aidan became a brother
by Kyle Lukoff
"Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby"
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Except when they don't
by Laura Gehl
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text challenge the idea that boys and girls should each wear only certain colors or play with certain toys, and encourages them to be true to themselves
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Don't worry, Little Crab
by Chris Haughton
Looking forward to going for a first dip in the big ocean with Very Big Crab, Little Crab ventures sideways from his rock pool to the water’s edge before the crashing waves challenge his bravery. By the creator of Little Owl Lost. Illustrations.
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Great job, mom!
by Holman Wang
Rhyming text celebrates all the things a mother does around the house and for her children
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Nana Akua goes to school
by Tricia Elam Walker
An evocative celebration of cultural diversity finds young Zura participating in Grandparents Day at her elementary school by introducing her classmates to her West African grandmother, who explains to the students why her traditional facial tattoos are special. Illustrations.
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Mommy sayang
by Rosana Sullivan
Taking comfort in her beloved Mommy's reassurances that she will always be by her side, little Aleeya becomes worried when her Mommy falls ill, a challenge that compels her to become the one by her mother's side, offering love and hope. 15,000 first printing.
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My Maddy
by Gayle E Pitman
A child celebrates her Maddy, who is neither mommy nor daddy but a little bit of both, like so many things in nature. Includes note to parents
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Plenty of hugs
by Fran Manushkin
Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day
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Florence and Her Fantastic Family Tree
by Judy Gilliam
"Everyone has a family tree, no matter how big or small. But what happens when mine has more than just the roots, trunk, and branches? I've got six parents (yes, six -- you can count with me and see) and enough siblings to take up almost all of my fingers. Will this piece of paper, with the stems, branches, leaves, trunk, berries, and nuts of the great, big, loud, colorful, fun, crazy family I call mine, even fit on Ms. Collin's wall at school? Florence and Her Fantastic Family Tree explores the idea of what it means to have a big, messy, complicated, and remarkable family as a young girl tries to complete her family tree assignment for school. With adorable drawings and the succinct words of a child, you can't help but love your own family tree, no matter how large or small, simple or chaotic."-- Provided by publisher. |
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Dads
by John Coy
The team behind Their Great Gift presents a photographic celebration of the many wonderful things that dads do, depicting fathers from diverse economic backgrounds laughing, hugging, cooking and more. Illustrations.
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A last goodbye
by Elin Kelsey
A compassionate exploration of the ways all animals, including humans, grieve shares heartfelt depictions of elephants, whales, bonobos and other relatable creatures commemorating loved ones and comforting each other through difficult times. Illustrations.
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Poesy the monster slayer
by Cory Doctorow
Keeping a wakeful vigil for the monsters that creep into her room late at night, a young monster slayer uses special bubblegum perfume to fend off werewolves and vampires, before she is stymied by her sleep-deprived zombie parents. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Can I give you a squish?
by Emily Neilson
A lighthearted story about expressions of love and friendship features a little mer-boy whose overenthusiastic hugs frighten some of his fellow fish before he learns about consent and figures out other ways to express affection. A first book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The blue house
by Phoebe Wahl
Both Leo and his father are angry and sad when their landlord says their old house will be torn down, but soon they find a way to make their new house feel like home
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A Journey Toward Hope
by Victor Hinojosa
"Four unaccompanied migrant children come together along the arduous journey north through Mexico to the United States border in this ode to the power of hope and connection even in the face of uncertainty and fear."--Publisher's description |
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Cat dog dog : the story of a blended family
by Nelly Buchet
Featuring illustrations by the award-winning creator of Wolf Camp, a riotous blended-family story traces the experiences of three pets who are challenged to live harmoniously when their human parents move in together and have a baby. Illustrations.
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Uncle Bobby's wedding
by Sarah S Brannen
Fearing that her favorite uncle’s upcoming marriage to his boyfriend will make him less available, little Chloe enjoys a magically reassuring family visit, in a story produced in cooperation with GLAAD. By the award-winning author of Feathers: Not Just for Flying. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Imagina / Imagine
by Juan Felipe Herrera
"When Juan Felipe Herrera was very young, he picked flowers, helped his mama feed the chickens, slept under the starry sky, and learned to say goodbye to his amiguitos each time his migrant family moved on. When he grew up, Juan Felipe Herrera became a poet. His breathtaking poem "Imagine" and Lauren Castillo's evocative illustrations will speak to every reader and dreamer searching for this place in life."--From English- language edition.
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La casa de algún día / Someday's House
by Julia Durango
A little boy promises his beloved friend, an elderly lady, that one day he will fix up her old house--and his words inspire the other people in the neighborhood to pitch in and get it done. |
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