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Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Once, in a tiny village in India, there was a young boy who loved to paint. He lived with his grandfather, who taught him to paint with his fingers, to make paints from marigolds and brushes made from jasmine flowers. Sometimes, the village children would watch them painting together, and the boy's grandfather would invite them to join in. They didn't have much, but they had each other. After his grandfather dies, the boy notices...
2) Beach hair
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
When a young family decides to spend the day at the beach, a child finds joy in all the different kinds of beach hair they see--including their own.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Benjamin Waterfalls comes from a broken home, and the quickest fix he's found for his life is to fill that emptiness with stuff he steals and then sells. But he's been caught one too many times, and when he appears before a tough judge, his mother proposes sending him to "boot camp" at the Ojibwe reservation where they used to live. Soon he is on his way to Grand Portage, Minnesota, to live with his father - the man Benny hasn't...
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Celebrate everything a new baby is in this moment-already able, strong, and brave-and what they could grow to be-a friend, a helper, a teacher. This gorgeous, giftable book includes stunning illustrations by celebrated Polynesian artist Shar Tuiasoa. "An excellent choice for early readers." Foreword Reviews In this gorgeous board book, when thoughts of a baby's future start to pull at a parent's attention, they pause to reflect on the joy, wonder,...
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A story of community, belonging, and friendship told by South Asian authors through an interconnected anthology, based in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, and centralized at the town community center"-- Provided by publisher.
10) Race to kindness
Author
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Language
English
Description
Invites readers to join in the kindness movement by offering simple steps we can all take to make the world a better place.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy, Reina is embarrassed to admit she is afraid of a very big dog. This Level Two I Can Read story is perfect for social emotional learning! Reina and her friend, Lila, practice gymnastics on Saturdays. It's Reina's favorite part of the week. But when Lila gets a puppy, Reina has to practice gymnastics by herself. Also, Lila's dog is HUGE and Reina is afraid to admit to her friend that she is scared. What can Reina do?...
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Language
English
Description
Celebrate thrifted treasures and the power of community and family. When Pawpaw moves in, he shows Dominique a whole new meaning of hand-me-down clothes. When Dominique and Pawpaw embark on a trip to the grocery store, Dominique meets the former owner of each quirky, thrifted find and hears a memory associated with the clothing. Their quick trip to the grocery store becomes much more as they also make stops at the barbershop and the local ice cream...
13) I'm proud of you
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Publisher Annotation: This heartfelt picture book from Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin is a tribute to fathers, sons, and the childhood milestones that inspire pride in every parent.
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: It's Rashin's first day of school in America! Everything is a different shape than what she's used to: from the foods on her breakfast plate to the letters in the books! And the kids' families are from all over! The new teacher asks each child to imagine the shape of home on a map. Rashin knows right away what she'll say: Iran looks like a cat! What will the other kids say? What about the country YOUR family is originally from?...
15) What are you?
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A puggle and two poodles discuss what things they are good at and why.
17) Amma's sari
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
When her mother's sari draws stares, a little girl asks her mother to tell her more about her culture and learns to take pride in her differences.
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Language
English
Description
"Olivia and Mei have two cups of cocoa and three big marshmallows. Olivia gets one marshmallow, and Mei gets one marshmallow. How will they share the last one? Engages young children in the math of sharing equally"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: First days aren't easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement from her mom, Ashanti spells her name and learns just how special it is. A is for awesome, S is for sunsets, H is for hand games, A is for art... Inspired by Ashanti's own experience, this delightful picture book shares the joy that one child finds in her name.
Author
Series
Word travelers volume 2
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Language
English
Description
Are you ready for adventure? The second book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures! It's finally time for the party! Every year, best friends Edie and Molly-Jean (who still prefers to be called MJ) throw a costume party and have the best time. They plan the perfect outfits, order pizza, and dance to silly songs...but...
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