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Small nap, little dream
by Talia Aikens-Nuñez
"A naptime story that introduces simple Spanish vocabulary as it describes all the fun things in a child's day"
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Cozy in love
by Jan Brett
To save his friend Bella, a beluga whale, who is stuck in an inlet, musk ox Cozy thinks of a new way to use his strong legs and tough horns to set her free, an act of kindness and cleverness that captures his crushs heart. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Quacks like a duck
by Stephanie Campisi
"Petunia the platypus heads to her first party since arriving from Australia. She has the present, a party hat, and a pavlova, but it's a costume party and she doesn't have a costume! Everyone asks what she's supposed to be: "Are you a duck?" "Do you have webbed feet?" "Can you lay eggs?" Even without a costume, Petunia stands out, and all of the other party guests give her a full-on identity crisis! Will she, with her weird quirks, ever fit in?"
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Music is a rainbow
by Bryan Collier
Visually stunning, this touching story follows a young boy who, after losing his parents, feels their warmth and love through the power of music, which teaches him to relax, shine and dream as it fills his soul. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Bye, car
by Naomi Danis
"Two children are fascinated by the vehicles that surround them. Big, small, noisy, quiet, an endless stream passes through the streets each day, and the children wave them all goodbye. But exciting though they are, many vehicles also have a damaging impact on the environment. Is there a better way to get around? A greener alternative?"
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Rick the rock of Room 214
by Julie Falatko
Tired of sitting all day on the Nature Finds shelf in Room 214, a rock named Rick escapes the classroom for the great outdoors, only to discover that sometimes the greatest adventure in life is friendship
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Build a house
by Rhiannon Giddens
To celebrate Black history and culture and commemorate the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a Grammy Award-winning musician presents a song that tells the story of a people who would not be moved and the music that sustained them. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Chocolate chirp cookies
by Jenny Goebel
At the insect zoo, William visits an exhibit on eating insects, and while he likes looking and learning about them, he is not so sure about bugs as food, but he may change his mind after trying a chocolate chirp cookie
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My paati's saris
by Jyoti Rajan Gopal
"While preparing for a party with Paati, his grandmother, a Tamil boy finds comfort in Paatis colorful saris, each of which hold a story that speaks to him, but most importantly, allow him just to be. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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I hope
by Monique Gray Smith
An award-winning Indigenous author uses simple but powerful statements to share a moving message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. 10,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Hana's hundreds of hijabs
by Razeena Omar Gutta
"When her huge collection of hijabs and accessories gets way out of control, Hana comes up with a clever plan for sharing her talents and possessions with her community. Simultaneous. Illustrations."
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Pigeon & Cat
by Edward Hemingway
In this exploration of unlikely friendships and the true meaning of home, Cat shares his cardboard box with Pigeon, but when Pigeon flies far away from where they live, Cat sets out to rescue his friend. 26,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Opal's Greenwood oasis
by Najah-Amatullah Hylton
The year is 1921, and Opal Brown would like to show you around her beautiful neighborhood of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Filled with busy stores and happy families, Opal also wants you to know that "everyone looks like me."In both words and illustrations, this carefully researched and historically accurate book allows children to experience the joys and success of Greenwood, one of the most prosperous Black communities of the early 20th Century, an area Booker T. Washington dubbed America's Black Wall Street. Soon after the day narrated by Opal, Greenwood would be lost in the Tulsa Race Massacre, the worst act of racial violence in American history
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My Lala
by Thomas King
"Lala wakes up one morning and decides that she owns the world. Quick as a fox, she bounds to her box of treasures and finds her shiny red dots -- to mark what is hers, because there's nothing that's not!"
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I'll go and come back
by Rajani LaRocca
When Jyoti visits her grandmother in India for the summer, she and Sita Pati form a special bond that stretches across languages, cultures and the world until they are reunited. Illustrations.
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Bravo, Bucket Head!
by Helen Lester
Field mouse Mousetta is so painfully shy she would rather hide under a bucket than be seen by her fellow mice, but when foxes attack the fieldhouse Mousetta realizes she must turn her fear into fearlessness if she wants to save the others
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A spoonful of frogs
by Casey Lyall
Young readers will have a hopping good time in this hilarious story about a witch who is having a hard time wrangling a bunch of frogs into her frog soup until she comes up with a surprising solution. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Night on the sand
by Monica Mayper
Celebrating the power of human connection, while encouraging empathy and acts of generosity, this story follows two refugee brothers as they journey to a sheltering beach where they are welcomed by fellow survivors. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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School is wherever I am
by Ellie Peterson
A little boy discovers that school is wherever you are as he explores the world around him, discovering thousands of things outside the classroom. Illustrations.
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Still this love goes on
by Buffy Sainte-Marie
This beautifully illustrated tribute to Indigenous communities everywhere brings to life an Academy Award-winning Cree icons song of the same name, combining meaningful lyrics with breathtaking illustrations to create an extraordinary piece of art. Illustrations.
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The underpants
by Tammi Sauer
"When Kitty discovers a coat in the farmers fresh laundry pile that everyone wants to share, this pair of underwear will never be the same after it is stretched to the limit as they all cram in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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I want to be mad for a while!
by Barney Saltzberg
Encouraging readers to feel what they feel and express their emotions, this must-have picture book for toddlers and caregivers follows one little cat who just wants to be MAD at least for a little while! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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You can do it! : a little book about the big power of perserverance
by Craig Manning
An uplifting Sesame Street ode to self-confidence and perseverance finds Elmo struggling through attempts to write his name and receiving encouragement from his mom to keep practicing, in a story complemented by counting and concept activities. TV tie-in
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Sometimes I grumblesquinch / : A Big Feelings Book
by Rachel Vail
Exploring the key social emotional skills needed to navigate complicated feelings, this sweet and touching story follows Katie Honors, a nice kid who isnt able to hold in her feelings about her brother, as she learns an important lesson. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Skysisters
by Jan Bourdeau Waboose
Two Ojibway sisters set off across the frozen north country to see the SkySpirits' midnight dance, and after an exhilarating walk and patient waiting, the girls are rewarded by the arrival of the SkySpirits--the Northern Lights. Reprint.
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Runs with the stars
by Darcy Whitecrow
"As they await the birth of a new foal, a man teaches his grandchild about the Ojibwe Horses that used to roam the forests of northwestern Ontario. The horses once ran wild and free, but when Grandfather was a boy, they almost disappeared. Now he is the caretaker of his own small herd, keeping the breed alive for future generations and teaching his grandchild about the loving bond between human and animals"
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Where we come from
by Diane Wilson
"Richly layered illustrations, connecting past and present, explore where four authors come from??literally and metaphorically??in this accessible look at history, family and identity. Illustrations."
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Shoshi's Shabbat
by Caryn Yacowitz
"Bringing to life a tale drawn from the ancient Jewish stories known as the Midrash, this gentle picture book, set in Jerusalem long ago, follows Shoshi the ox as she shows her new owner the importance of a day of rest. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Bright winter night
by Alli Brydon
"In this luminous, winter-themed celebration of the joy and beauty of nature and the gift of friendship, a group of woodland creatures use items found on the forest floor to build something special together, then race off to catch a glimpse of one of natures most astounding wonders. Illustrations."
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You are getting sleepy
by Lori Alexander
"Perfect for bedtime, this endearing board book about a wide-awake baby who does not want to go to sleep guides little ones through the motions of getting ready for bed, from bathtime to jammies and kisses galore. Illustrations."
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Captain Cat goes to Mars
by Emma J. Virján
When Captain Cat and Pilot Matt land on Mars, they embark on an out-of-this-world adventure during which they meet some friendly aliens. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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