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Small in the city
by Sydney Smith
A contemplative story told from the perspective of a child searching for a beloved lost pet in a big city conveys the child’s gentle but experienced advice on how to navigate the area safely, from avoiding dark alleys to hiding under a bush. Illustrations.
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Lubna and Pebble
by Wendy Meddour
An evocative tribute to the refugee crisis and the power of friendship finds a little girl enduring hardships in a World of Tents by sharing stories and confidences with her best friend, a pebble, before realizing that a lost young newcomer needs the pebble even more. By the author of the Wendy Quill series.
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Ten rules of the birthday wish
by Beth Ferry
The best-selling creators of Stick and Stone depict a hilarious menagerie of animals who sing, blow out candles and make wishes during a joyous birthday celebration. Illustrated by the artist of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Simultaneous eBook
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Dandy
by Ame Dyckman
A fastidious daddy lion races against time and the mockery of his friends to rid his perfectly manicured lawn of a solitary dandelion weed that his daughter loves. By the award-winning author of Tea Party Rules and the illustrator of The Snurtch. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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When grandma gives you a lemon tree
by Jamie L. B Deenihan
After disappointingly receiving a lemon tree from her grandma on her birthday, a young girl doesn't know what to do with it other than care for it and wait, but her patience eventually pays off
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Zen happiness
by Jon J Muth
A smaller-format gift book pairs 12 affirmational sayings about the journey of happiness and mindfulness with poignant artwork depicting the beloved panda bear, Stillwater. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Zen Shorts
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A day so gray
by Marie Lamba
"A winter's day is transformed from bleak to beautiful by warm friendship and a new perspective in a gentle story that encourages the appreciation and celebration of cozy pleasures and quiet joys"
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My cat looks like my dad
by Thao Lam
Little Bear’s grandpa is wonderful and, no matter what, is always there for Little Bear, from building forts and making campfires to giving the best bear hugs of all.
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A boy like you
by Frank Murphy
A celebration of the many wonderful ways to be a boy challenges readers to move beyond gender stereotypes, revealing the courage it takes to be oneself, ask for help and learn the stories of others. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Fly!
by Mark Teague
When Mama bird decides it is time for Baby bird to leave the nest and learn how to fly south, an apprehensive Baby considers whimsical alternatives, in a wordless picture book by the best-selling creator of the Dear Mrs. LaRue series. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Leila in saffron
by Rukhsanna Guidroz
A colorful journey of self-discovery and identity follows the experiences of a little girl who visits her grandmother's house for their culturally inspired weekly family dinner, where she learns about her heritage from the art and people of her world. 2, first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Waiting for Chicken Smith
by David Mackintosh
A young boy arrives at his family's beach cabin and impatiently waits for his best friend next door to arrive, envisioning all the fun things they will do together, while his little sister goes to increasing lengths to get his attention. By the author of Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School
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My papi has a motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero
A young child lists the ways that his dad is not a superhero before revealing how he still does cool things, from playing checkers to knowing when someone is jumping on the bed. By the author of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Up, Tall and High!
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Hum and swish
by Matt Myers
Jamie wants to quietly work on an art project near her friend, the sea, but people keep disturbing her by asking questions
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Red house, tree house, little bitty brown mouse
by Jane Godwin
Simple, skill-building rhymes and high-contrast artwork depict a little mouse who observes the colors of her diverse community, posing a search-and-find challenge on every spread. By the award-winning author of Baby Day. Illustrations.
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Mr. Scruff
by Simon James
Feeling like he does not belong to anyone when the other dogs in his rescue shelter find homes with just the right humans, Mr. Scruff considers a life with a little boy who is his match in less-obvious ways. By the award-winning creator of Leon and Bob. Illustrations.
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The scarecrow
by Beth Ferry
Going against his nature to save a baby crow that has fallen from midair, a lonely scarecrow forges an unlikely friendship that is tested by the changing of the seasons. By the best-selling author of Stick and Stone. 75,000 first printing. Jr Lib Guild. Illustrations
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Fry bread : a Native American family story
by Noble Maillard
A celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea. Illustrations.
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You are the light
by Aaron Becker
A sparely narrated ode to the phenomenon of light features a translucent yellow sun surrounded by concentric circles and patterns that children can hold up to the light to colorfully transform each nature-themed spread. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the Journey trilogy.
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Just in case you want to fly
by Julie Fogliano
The creators of the award-winning When’s My Birthday? present a contemplative, compassionate story about the connections between children and loving, supportive parents whose less-recognized gifts help promote success and independence in subsequent generations. Illustrations.
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Truman
by Jean Reidy
"Living with his human best friend, Sarah, in a home high above the taxis, trucks and buses of the ""world below,"" Truman the tortoise embarks on a remarkable adventure when Sarah departs for her first day of school. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook."
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