Lari, Zahra
Summary: "After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her... not yet at least! Illustrated with Sara Alfageeh's energetic lines and colors that pop right off the page, we follow Zahra's story as she glides across...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 TALAlber, Diane
Summary: "Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that's okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Diane Alber Art LLC 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 152.46 ALBAlber, Diane
Summary: The world could use a little more empathy and this little SPOT is showing how easy it is to see things from another person's perspective and show kindness!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Diane Albert Art LLC 2021
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Summary: Tener un buen espíritu deportivo también es importante más allá de los deportes. Las lecciones que se aprenden en el campo deportivo también se utilizan en el salón de clases, en el patio de recreo, y en nuestros hogares. Ya sea, trabajando en un proyecto de ciencias con un compañero de clases, ganando un partido importante de fútbol, o ayudándole a papá a limpiar el garaje, el buen espíritu...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 175 TAYKrekelberg, Alyssa
Summary: Shares three stories of children learning how to make responsible decisions. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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Summary: Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this book encourages positive behavior as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ferne Press 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC McCloShepherd, Jodie
Summary: "Teaches the reader about perseverance."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 179 SHEGenhart, Michael.
Summary: The reader is encouraged to be caring and to take a stand when someone uses hurtful words.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GENSummary: Offers wise and witty advice from Sesame Street, encouraging readers to love themselves, love their friends, and enjoy life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Summary: A picture book celebrating both the highs and lows that everyone experiences in the course of a life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE FRAO'Hair, Margaret
Summary: Sofia Sanchez, a girl with Down syndrome, shares her message of perseverance and bravery with kids everywhere.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: A revised edition of the best-selling book Before You Leap: A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons. This updated edition is a fun, full color gift book which includes two brand new chapters. It's sure to delight kids and adults! Kermit the Frog shares his own story in a funny, heartfelt manner about his life and yours. After telling the tale of his remarkable career, and about all the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 2012
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA FIC KERObama, Barack.
Summary: "In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 179 OBACopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 302 OBACopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Stacks, Call number: JE FIC OBACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Obama 2010Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE OBAAlexander, Kwame
Summary: Kwame Alexander shares inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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2 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 796 ALEAndrus, Aubre
Summary: Suggests ways in which to make the world a better place, including ideas for helping others at home, at school, and in the community through donations and volunteering; environmental activities; and ways to improve oneself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 303.4 ANDJensen, Sean
Summary: "For more than a decade, Brian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears, one of the NFLs most storied franchises. An eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Urlacher established himself as one of the leagues preeminent defenders with his athleticism, intelligence and ferocity. He is widely expected to gain entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he is eligible in a few years which is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC URLSeymour, Melissa
Summary: "Girls have the power to make a difference, whether that's in their own lives, their community, or even the world! But it can be confusing to know where to start. From protecting our planet to helping animals to saying hello to someone who seems lonely, this book offers young readers lots of ideas -- big and small -- on how to spark change. The quizzes, tips, and inspiration from other girls...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Girl Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.37 SEYFritsch, Kelly
Summary: A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them, and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers, and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: AK Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FRIWhitney, Brooks.
Summary: Offers advice on a variety of school-related topics, including getting along with teachers, doing homework, studying for tests, preparing presentations, being popular, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pleasant Co. Publications 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 373.1826 WHIDiOrio, Rana
Summary: Teaches children about what it means to be kind by discussing the importance of caring, patience, forgiveness and acceptance, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to live more fully and richly
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC DIOCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Social Emo DiOrio 2015Kelly, Scott
Summary: "Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, Astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure, and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 629.45 KELSeuss, Dr
Summary: Uses the famous Dr. Seuss character to tell the reader how kind they are.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SEUZelinger, Laurie
Summary: Presents advice for girls on how to feel their best in all kinds of situations, discussing how high self-esteem can turn a good day into a great one, while low self-esteem can make a bad day even worse.
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Girl Publishing 2018