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Millie Fleur's poison garden
by Christy Mandin
Arriving in Garden Glen, where every house and garden look the same, Millie Fleur La Fae plants her spectacularly strange garden, but when the townspeople call it poison, she sets out to find kindred spirits who'll appreciate all the garden has to offer.
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| Cesaria Feels the Beat by Denise Rosario Adusei; illustrated by Priscila SoaresCesaria is in her peacock costume, ready to perform with her dance team. But their director says she has to wear shoes -- a tough request for Cesaria, who's Deaf and feels the music through her bare feet. The bold colors of Carnival add drama to this vibrant, affirming story. |
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Pasta pasta lotsa pasta
by Aimee Lucido
In this rollicking rhyming picture book, a family dinner turns into comical chaos when each guest brings their own favorite type of pasta, from Nonna Ana and her lasagna to Nonno Titi and his spaghettini, making readers wonder how much pasta is too much pasta!
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| Desert Song by Laekan Zea Kemp; illustrated by Beatriz Gutiérrez HernándezMusic and memories of ancestors provide the perfect soundtrack to a desert sunset for the large family at the heart of this moving story, illustrated with warm, stylized artwork. Read-alike: Jeannie Baker's Desert Jungle.
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Dig, Dig, Dinosaur
by Anjali Goswami
Three young adventurers embark on "an expedition to a faraway land." With the proper tools and an ambitious spirit, the adventurers dig for dinosaur bones, discovering and learning about various types of dinosaurs. Along the way, the adventurers strive to uncover dinosaurs bigger than the ones before, eventually revealing the biggest dinosaur at the end of the book.
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Pig in jeans
by Brenda Li
A pig who wears JEANS, Brian, while on a walk with his friend Nathan the Unicorn, reveals the mysterious contents of his many pockets when he saves the day, showing everyone that being true to yourself, no matter what people say, can empower you to help others.
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| Little Shrew by Akiko MiyakoshiMeet anthropomorphic Little Shrew, a small creature with big dreams. Featuring sparse words and textured, detail-rich illustrations, this sweet slice of life is longer than a typical picture book and may appeal to beginning readers, as well as those who appreciate everyday beauty. |
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| Wei Skates On by Nathan Chen; illustrated by Lorraine NamGold medalist Nathan Chen channels his own experiences into those of Wei, a young skater trying to overcome pre-competition fears by taking pride in his effort and artistry. Dynamic illustrations capture the rush of a figure skater in full flow. Read-alikes: Stronger Than She Thinks by Nancy Kerrigan. |
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| She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game by Chelsea Clinton; illustrated by Alexandra BoigerReaders -- especially athletes -- will be inspired by these uplifting mini-profiles of 16 different American women who competed in the Olympics, often battling prejudice along the way. Children who enjoy this collection may want to check out the series, including She Persisted in Science and She Persisted Around the World. |
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| The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly The first day of school is also the first day of hijab for Asiya, Faizah's adored older sister, and no amount of bullying can shake Asiya's confidence or the bond between the two girls. For further empowering stories, check out The Kindest Red and The Boldest White (out in September), also co-written by fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first United States Olympian to compete (and medal) while wearing hijab. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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