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Books for 1st & 2nd GradersWinter 2024
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Pepita Meets Bebita
by Ruth Behar
When Pepita, the puppy of the family, meets the brand-new bebita, she discovers this addition is why Mami and Papi are too busy to play and scratch her ears, but when they become the best of friends, Pepita learns change can be good!
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Sometimes Shy
by Julie Bliven
A quiet boy, called too shy, notices objects that might also be labelled shy, from the slow-rising sun to seedlings slow to sprout, and shows that in the right situation, he is not quiet or shy at all.
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Who Am I?
by Julie Buchholtz
Written from an Indigenous perspective, this beautiful story follows a young girl as she learns the importance of connection to our ancestors, our past, future, and the Earth - and coloring the world with beauty.
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Baller Ina
by Liz Casal
Ina uses her signature ballet moves on the basketball court to lead her team to victory, in this celebration of the multifaceted nature of kids.
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Mouse & Giraffe
by Kelly DiPucchio
Mouse and Giraffe are two unlikely friends who don't agree on anything but soon learn to see eye to eye after they walk in each other's shoes.
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Everybody Has a Body
by Molli Jackson Ehlert
This body-neutral picture book shows all the things different bodies can do and how we rely on them to take us through the world.
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I Cannot Draw a Bicycle
by Charise Mericle Harper
The book cannot draw a bicycle, but the horse really wants a bicycle. Will horse's wheely dreams come true - or will they end in pieces?
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Angelina, Star of the Show
by Katharine Holabird
Dreaming of being the star of the Mouseland Dance Festival, Angelina practices her routine constantly, but when she accidentally ruins her costume, she worries she'll miss her big chance.
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Dear Stray
by Kirsten Hubbard
Adopting a tigerish stray kitten from the shelter, a little girl who lashes out when she's uncomfortable discovers they are kindred spirits as they figure out just the right ways to help calm each other?—?and live with their wild natures. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale
by Aya Khalil
Upon learning that the books with kids who look like her have been banned by her school district, Kanzi descends into fear and helplessness. But her classmates support her, and together - with their teacher's help - they hatch a plan to hold a bake sale and use the proceeds to buy diverse books to donate to libraries.
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I'm an American
by Darshana Khiani
A beautifully illustrated, thought-provoking picture book depicts the broad range of cultures in America, the values that bring us together as one people despite our differences, and the many ways we define what it means to be an American.
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Squash, the Cat
by Sasha Mayer
Squash, who looks a lot like the vegetable, is an early-breakfast, lots-of-naps kind of cat. Maggie is a wake-up-late, wild-playdate kind of girl. Despite their differences, they are the best of friends. That is until one day Squash confuses Maggie's new toy for a dangerous beast and makes a terrible mistake. An unbelievably big mistake.
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A Family Like Ours
by Frank Murphy
A celebration of all kinds of families from sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families.
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The Biggest Mistake
by Camilla Pintonato
As a little lion tries to catch his first gazelle, he finds the task more difficult than he expected.
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Vamos! Let's Go Read
by Raúl the Third
Little Lobo and his friends are excited for the out-of-this-world book festival the Guadalupian Library hosts every year! Everyone has a special book they're looking for, but there's so much to see and do first. From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone.
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There Was a Party for Langston
by Jason Reynolds
This finger-snapping, toe-tapping ode to the Word King and literary genius Langston Hughes invites readers to a heckuva party at the Schomberg Library where Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka and others arrive to recite poems at their hero's feet.
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Game of Freedom: Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira
by Duncan Tonatiuh
Taking readers back to 1920s Brazil, this powerful biography follows Mestre Bimba, who advocated for capoeira - an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality - to resist racial oppression, turning this marginalized practice into a global phenomenon.
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Sometimes I Cry
by Jess Townes
In this gentle reminder that there's nothing wrong with crying, a young boy explores the wide range of emotions that cause him to cry, from joy to disappointment, from laughter to pain, from love to grief.
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Girls on Wheels
by Srividhya Venkat
Inspired by the skateboarding revolution in India, this thrilling picture book follows Anila who, with the help of her two best friends, overcomes her fear of skating after breaking her arm.
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Parker's place
by Russ Willms
A friendly T. rex tries to fit in on a farm where no jobs seem suitable for a dinosaur.
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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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