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You Matter by Christian RobinsonThe Caldecott Honor- and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Last Stop on Market Street shares empathetic depictions of people from different world regions to highlight the importance of understanding other viewpoints.
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If You Come to Earth by Sophie BlackallIn this picture book, a boy writes a letter to an imagined alien, explaining all the things he will need to know about Earth and the people who live here--and adding a postscript asking what the alien might look like.
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Me & Mama by Cozbi A. CabreraMama's love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. This celebration of a mother-daughter relationship is perfect for sharing with little ones!
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Sun Flower Lion by Kevin HenkesCombines deceptively simple shapes and a minimalist palette with simile-rich text designed to support emerging readers in the imagination-inspiring story of a lion under a bright sun who dreams he is in a field of delicious cookie flowers.
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Cozy by Jan BrettThe coat of a huge wooly musk ox named Cozy is the winter home for a growing number of Alaskan animals who mostly get along.
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The Old Truck by Jarrett PumphreyA resilient and steadfast old pickup truck works tirelessly alongside the members of a bustling farm, becoming part of the dreams and ambitions of a human family’s hardworking young daughter.
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The Cool Bean by Jory JohnThe creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg depict a less-than-cool bean struggling to fit in with the swaggering, sunglass-wearing cool beans at school before he discovers what being cool is really about.
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Outside In by Deborah UnderwoodA mindful contemplation of the many ways nature affects our everyday lives compares the outdoors to a patient and generous friend who comes in to help and heal while reminding us that we are all part of a much greater universe.
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Swashby and the Sea by Beth FerryNo-nonsense Captain Swashby is used to the sea meeting all of his needs and when, after his retirement, new neighbors disturb his solitary life, the sea helps in just the right way.
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I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick D. BarnesProud of everything that makes him who he is, a young Black narrator celebrates the creativity, adventurous spirit, humor and loyalty that shape his undeterred spirit and confident goals, even when people who do not understand try to limit his potential.
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I Am the Storm by Jane YolenThe Caldecott Medal-winning author of Owl Moon and her daughter introduce children to four distinct weather emergencies, including a tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire and a hurricane, while sharing comforting stories from families who prepared against and survived catastrophic storms.
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We Are Water Protectors by Carole LindstromWhen a black snake threatens to destroy the earth, one young water protector takes a stand to defend the planet's water, in a tale inspired by the many indigenous-led conservation movements across North America.
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What About Worms!? by Mo WillemsA big, tough tiger who is riotously afraid of worms sends a letter to readers warning them that worms are everywhere and might even be inside the book.
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Fox Versus Winter by Corey R. TaborA latest entry in the early reader series that includes the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger finds a lonely Fox deciding to fight a long and boring winter that keeps him away from his friends.
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Bunny Will Not Be Quiet! by Jason TharpRepeatedly asking his purple friend, Bunny, to try to be more quiet, Big the blue bear becomes exasperated as Bunny continues to be loud on the bus, at plays and even at the library, before Big asks readers for help by encouraging better choices.
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The Bug In the Bog by Jonathan FenskeA bug singing happily in a bog and the hungry frog that is watching are covered by a thick fog, with surprising results.
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It Is A Tree by Susan BatoriIn this retelling of the fable from India, blindfolded children at a party play a guessing game.
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I Can Build It! by Kelly GreenawaltDiscovering that the local animal shelter has run out of treats, Princess Truly and her sidekick pug, Sir Noodles, tap the power of Truly’s magic sparkling curls to invent a Super Snack Machine.
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Let's Play Make Bee-lieve by Ross BurachThinking of fun-filled games and activities for a day of adventure at the pond, Bumble and Bee use their contagious energy to encourage reluctant friend Froggy to join in.
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Good Morning, Farmer Carmen! by Fran ManushkinKatie learns what a vegetable farmer does when she visits a farm and helps sell the vegetables at a farmers market.
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Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom! by Kelly Starling LyonsTy cannot wait to ride his new scooter, but when he has a hard time learning and wants to quit, a new friend encourages him to give it another try.
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Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us by Lauren CastilloLiving on a tiny island with only a stuffed animal for company, a lonely Hedgehog embarks on a quest in the aftermath of a storm and makes new friends who help her discover the power of courage and teamwork. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Nana in the City.
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Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée WatsonThe Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan’s father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones.
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When You Trap a Tiger by Tae KellerMoving with her parents into the home of her sick grandmother, young Lily forges a complicated pact with a magical tiger, in a story inspired by Korean folktales.
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Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotteThe Deaf librarian and author of T4 draws on the true history of a thriving 19th-century Deaf community on Martha’s Vineyard in the story of a girl whose proud lineage is threatened by land disputes with the Wampanoag and a ruthlessly ambitious scientist.
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Skunk and Badger by Amy TimberlakeThe last thing Badger wants is a roommate, and certainly not Skunk, but since the house does not belong to him he does not have a choice; and soon everything in Badger's quiet and ordered life studying rocks is turned upside down (and where on earth did all the chickens come from)--but after he drives Skunk and his chickens away, Badger starts to miss his roommate and sets out to find him and make amends.
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Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue ParkA young half-Asian girl arriving in 1880s America struggles to adjust to new surroundings while navigating the almost unanimous prejudice of the townspeople in her heartland community.
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Becoming Muhammad Ali: A Novel by James PattersonFully authorized by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad Ali estate, two powerhouse authors come together to tell the inspiring story of Cassius Clay, the determined boy who would one day become Muhammed Ali, one of the greatest sports heroes of all time.
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Before the Ever After by Jacqueline WoodsonThe son of an idolized pro-football star begins noticing the contrast between his father’s angry, forgetful behavior and his superhero reputation before adjusting to a new reality involving difficult symptoms stemming from his father’s numerous head injuries.
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Echo Mountain by Lauren WolkLosing her home in the aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929, Ellie moves with her family to a new home in an unforgiving mountain terrain where she seeks a cure to restore her injured father to health.
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Efrén Divided by Ernesto CisnerosWorrying about his undocumented parents, who have worked hard to secure a safe life for their family, a young Mexican American struggles to find his inner courage when his beloved mother is arrested and deported.
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From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae MarksReceiving an unexpected letter on her 12th birthday from the incarcerated father she has never met, a courageous young baker prepares for a cooking-show competition while scrambling to determine her father’s innocence.
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King and the Dragonflies by Kacen CallenderA 12-year-old boy spends days in the mystical Louisiana bayou to come to terms with a sibling’s sudden death, his grief-stricken family and the disappearance of his former best friend amid whispers about the latter’s sexual orientation.
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King of the Birds by Elise GravelWhen Arlo, a smart yet arrogant crow, moves to the big city, he encounters Pips, a little bird who is not afraid to tell him when he's being insufferable.
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Snapdragon by Kat LeyhBefriending an eccentric but savvy older woman who suggests that they help each other while raising a litter of orphaned baby opossums, a young girl discovers that the woman may possess real magic and a possible connection to her family.
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Little Witches: Magic in Concord Vol. 1by Leigh DragoonMeg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March, four sisters in nineteenth-century New England, secretly learn the family trade of witchcraft from their mother as Mr. Laurence, a witchfinder, moves next door with his grandson Laurie.
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Class Act by Jerry CraftEighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together.....
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When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria JamiesonA Somali refugee who spent his childhood at the Dadaab camp and the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl present the graphic-novel story of a young refugee who struggles with leaving behind his nonverbal brother when he has an opportunity to help his family by going to school.
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Max Meow: Cat Crusader by John GallagherAfter taking a bite of a radioactive space meatball, Max, a regular cat living in Kittyopolis, gains superpowers and begins to fight crime alongside his scientist friend Mindy.
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Kodi by Jared CullumKatya and her Meema are spending another normal summer at their cottage in Alaska, when a chance accident leaves Katya face-to-face with the biggest creature she's ever seen... an enormous Kodiak bear, soon to become her closest friend. But when Katya must suddenly return home to Seattle, the two are torn apart, leaving Kodi to do whatever it takes to reunite with his fragile human friend. It's a wild adventure packed with breathtaking views, new companions, and danger around every turn.
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The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca SteadKeeping a list in her notebook of the important things that remain the same after her parents’ divorce, Bea is thrilled when her father announces that he is remarrying and that she will have a new sister.
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Mañłanaland by Pam Muñłoz RyanGrowing up on legends about a mythical gatekeeper who assists worthy travelers, a young fútbol enthusiast from Santa Maria wonders about the mother he never met before uncovering a long-buried family secret involving an underground network that guides people to safety.
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Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built by Angela Burke KunkelAn uplifting picture book tribute based on the life of José Alberto Gutiérrez describes how he began picking up discarded books along his route as a trash collector before creating a library for the people of his community in Bogotá, Colombia.
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How to Write a Story by Kate Messner Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to How to Read a Story, guiding young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an idea, to creating a problem for their character to resolve, to coming to The End, this empowering picture book breaks down the writing process in a dynamic and accessible way, encouraging kids to explore their own creativity--and share their stories with others!
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Fred's Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers by Laura RenauldAn uplifting picture book portrait of the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood describes Fred Rogers’ struggles with big feelings in childhood, his relationship with his loving grandfather and his impassioned Capitol Hill hearing about the importance of public television funding.
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita L. HubbardFrom a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and an emerging author comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who, through perseverance and dedication, learned to read at age 116, proving that it’s never too late to learn new things.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T : Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul by Carole Boston WeatherfordAretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father's Detroit church. Aretha sang with a soaring voice that spanned more than three octaves. Her incredible talent and string of hit songs earned her the title "the Queen of Soul." This Queen was a multi-Grammy winner and the first female inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And there was even more to Aretha than being a singer, songwriter, and pianist: shewas an activist, too. Her song "Respect" was an anthem for people fighting for civil rights and women's rights. With words that sing and art that shines, this vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin pays her the R-E-S-P-E-C-T this Queen of Soul deserves.
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Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks by Suzanne SladeA picture book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, follows her from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age.
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Generation Brave: The Gen Z Kids Who Are Changing the World by Kate AlexanderGen Z is populated--and defined--by activists. They are bold and original thinkers and not afraid to stand up to authority and conventional wisdom. From the March for Our Lives to the fight for human rights and climate change awareness, this generation is leading the way toward truth and hope like no generation before.
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Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth by Duncan TonatiuhThis pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica, and his quest to create humankind. The gods tried to make humans during each sun, or age, but each time failed. So when they grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcoatl, also called the Feathered Serpent. Determined, the Feathered Serpent embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each trial with wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness before confronting his final challenge at Mictlan, the underworld.
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Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice by Mahogany L. BrowneA collection of poems by women of color, written for today’s generation of young activists, reflects the passion of the fight for social justice while tackling subjects ranging from discrimination and empathy to acceptance and speaking out.
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