Collins, Ailynn
Summary: "In this Chinese folktale, a woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But, moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now her three young sons must set out on a long, mystical journey to find it."--Back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 COLIvanova, Katina
Summary: A tiny fairy lives with her friends in and around a huge lake with thousands of pink lotus flowers. She meets a boy with a magical bamboo flute and they set out on a quest to rescue a baby dragon. Later, they learn about flowers from bees.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Erik Istrup Publishing 2022
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Summary: "The classic nursery rhymes we know and love--upside-down, backward, in gibberish, and fresh out of bounds--as only Jon Scieszka could stage them. Mother knows best, but sometimes a little nonsense wins the day. Inspired by Dadaism's rejection of reason and rational thinking, and in cahoots with Blanche Fisher Wright's The Real Mother Goose, this anthology of absurdity unravels the fabric of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2022
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Summary: A biographical novel in verse about Lise Meitner, an Austrian Jew and physics professor in Nazi Germany who escaped to Sweden and whose work led to the discovery of nuclear fission. Includes author's note and timeline.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MEISebag-Montefiore, Mary
Summary: A collection of illustrated stories, featuring diverse, inspiring and empowering characters, celebrating kindness, courage and the importance of being true to yourself. Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage breathes new life into a collection of once much-loved, now forgotten tales, beautifully retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. A disabled prince fights for his kingdom, and learns the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2021
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Summary: It's 7 o'clock in the morning in Mexico, and Javier is eating his breakfast. He's having corn tortillas with beans and a glass of orange juice. And at exactly the same time... ...it's 8 o'clock in the morning in New York City. Kayla is getting her schoolbag ready. A yellow school bus will take her to the school gates. One Moment in Time is a lyrical celebration of diversity with a heartfelt...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Happy Yak, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.23 LERPimentel, Annette Bay
Summary: "A lyrical, vibrant tribute to the amazing life and legacy of Pura Belpré, a lauded storyteller, librarian, and pioneer of bilingual storytimes" -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BELFontaine, Valérie
Summary: "The young girl tells us that her mom's new friend is just like the big bad wolf. At first the wolf is sweet and kind to her mom, though the girl notices the wolf's cold eyes from the very beginning. When her mom arrives home late one day, the wolf suddenly hurls angry words and terrible names at her. From that day on her mother doesn't smile anymore. The girl is careful to clean her room and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.829 FONMarch, Julia
Summary: Batman is determined to show The Joker who's the boss of Gotham City. And The Joker is just as determined to have the last laugh! Batman has Robin, Nightwing and law and order on his side. The Joker has Harley Quinn, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, and a whole host of sneaky villains to back him up. Both sides have cool vehicles and equipment: Batman has his Batmobile, The Joker has his grinning...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: Every time you make a GOOD CHOICE your RESPONSIBILITY SPOT GROWS and it makes you feel more CONFIDENT and HAPPY! This story is about a little RESPONSIBILITY SPOT that shows you ways you can make GOOD CHOICES to GROW your RESPONSIBILITY SPOT. --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Diane Alber Art LLC 2020
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Summary: Yoga Animals introduces children to yoga and mindfulness through an engaging story and illustrated step-by-step yoga poses. Filled with adorable artwork and simple, step-by-step guides, Yoga Animals is a charming introduction to yoga and mindfulness for children aged three and above. Guided by a narrative and written by a children's yoga expert, this book is an ideal first yoga book for young...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.7 KERRusu, Meredith
Summary: A retelling of the classic story emphasizing the role of honesty in exposing the fraud of the two thieves and their invisible clothes. With questions and guidelines for parents and educators.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic 2020
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Summary: Kids experience frustrating situations everyday, whether it's someone taking their toy or they feel like they can't do something. This story shows them that instead of yelling or stomping their feet, they can practice some fun ways to help them stay calm.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Diane Albert Art LLC 2019
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We have 3 in the district. Place a hold to request one.Summary: "In this strikingly illustrated collection, you will find eight forgotten fairy tales to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Discover brave and brilliant girls who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes...and of course, live happily ever after." --Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 FORCobb, Laura Knight
Summary: A picture book that celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution and teaches the importance of equality and tolerance through the eyes of a girl, a lark, and a gardener.--Adapted from back cover summary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mission Point Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811.6 COBDavidson, Susanna
Summary: "Welcome to the wonderful world of fairy tales, full of wicked wolves, clever princesses and magic beanstalks tat touch the sky. Would you like to be whisked away to a royal ball? Or find out who lives in a castle in the clouds? Then let's begin. Once upon a time..." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 DAVStevens, Mitchell
Summary: On a snowy hilltop in the north of England lives a lonely old farmer. Every night, he watches the lights flickering cheerily in his village--until World War II brings darkness to his country. As Christmas approaches and the village is threatened by enemy bombers, the old farmer devises a plan to bring hope and light back to his friends and remind all of the peace the Christmas season brings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: CFI 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2663 STEAtwater, Barbara J.
Summary: "Chulyen, a trickster raven, loses his nose in an embarrassing incident, but vows to get it back. With the help of magic powers, Chulyen devises a caper to retrieve his missing nose, and learns an important lesson along the way."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alaska Northwest Books 2018
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 ATWBarton, Bethany
Summary: "An enthusiastic bee-loving narrator tries to convince a bee-phobic friend that our fuzzy, flying neighbors are our friends--we should all give bees a chance!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 BARYomtov, Nelson
Summary: "Experience the events that followed the Sobibor death camp prisoner's decision to escape. Readers will discover a powerful story of human courage and mankind's fierce will to live."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 YOMMilbourne, Anna
Summary: "In this new edition of The Odyssey, Homer's classic tale has been vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic illustrations bring to life Odysseus's encounters at sea, complete with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops." --Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 883 MILJackson, Gwen
Summary: "A little black bear and his forest friends gather materials for Spider Woman, a holy woman in Navajo/Din' culture and folklore, to weave a blanket of dreams for his winter's hibernation."
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Publisher / Publication Date: FriesenPress 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 JACMorgan, Connie Collins
Summary: "A Cajun takeoff on the ancient myth of Hercules that celebrates the culture of the French-speaking people in south Louisiana. Woven into the Labors of Hercules are mini pourquoi tales that identify elements unique to the Louisiana culture"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pelican Publishing Company 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 MORClaybourne, Anna
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a Division of EDC Publishing 2015