Crespo, Ana
Summary: "When Brazilian American twins Lia and Luís receive a jigsaw puzzle from their grandmother, they must quickly solve it to figure out its secret message."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CREAranda, Ana
Summary: "A family honors their living and dead relatives as they celebrate the Day of the Dead with shared food and stories"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nancy Paulsen Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE ARACopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC ARAOtaru, Ana
Summary: "A young girl pays tribute to the memory of her grandfather during a West African masquerade festival in this moving, lushly illustrated picture book. "DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM! / The talking drums thump a sweet beat ... / The masquerade has begun." As villagers gather to hear masked musicians beating drums, savor fried plantains, and watch the joyful dancers, a young girl joins the celebration with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE OTACybela, Ana
Summary: Piper's family is always busy. Her mom and big sister, Susie, never have time to play with her. When Piper stumbles upon a group of friendly squirrels in her attic, she finally feels like she has found someone to play with. Soon though, mom finds out about Piper's squirrel friends and learns an important lesson ... she must remember to slow down and be present with each of her children.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kinetic Dandelions 2021
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Summary: "Saturdays are superhero days. Equipped with their milkshakes and capas, Luis and his abuela can turn anything into an adventure. But when Abuela gets sick, Luis has to learn a new way to be a hero"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SIQFraillon, Zana
Summary: "When the Curiosities choose Miro as the one they nest on, Miro is led to discover all the marvels waiting in the shadows where no one else looks. Sometimes though, the Curiosities can make Miro feel alone and invisible in the darkness. But perhaps Miro isn't as alone as he thinks..."--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids/Greystone Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ ALONG FRAEulate, Ana A. de
Summary: A story of a little Afghan girl's dreams of peace
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cuento de Luz SL 2012
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Summary: "Young Leah waxes dramatic when several classmates reject her invitation to play fairies with her. "Lonely Leah" is so busy declaiming her sorrows that she almost misses the quiet overtures of friendship being made by Lunda. The two finally connect and a joyful fairy frolic begins--but they are not too caught up in each other to notice a third lonely classmate, whom they welcome right in."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pajama Press 2024
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Summary: The beautiful story of diversity follows a young girl named Kanzi whose most treasured reminder of her old home provides a pathway for acceptance in her new one.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2020
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Summary: "Three generations of Egyptian Americans share special memories and a precious recipe in preparation for Eid al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of Ramadan"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KHAMilbourne, Anna
Summary: "Being kind is super important, but it isn't always easy. Using a goodhearted, enthusiastic little boy's perspective, a lot of sensitivity and a little gentle humor, this story explores the potential pitfalls of trying to be kind, and what being kind really means. To be truly kind, it turns out, you have to try to look at things from other people's points of view. Delicate laser cut holes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2021
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Summary: "Mike offers to help his friend pick up trash around the neighborhood. But when a rubber duck gets stuck in the garbage truck and trash starts to fall out and litter the town, will Mike and his friends be able to get the duck unstuck?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN REGRegan, Dana
Summary: "Mike is making deliveries one day when he notices a long line outside of his friend Dan's hardware store. It turns out Dan has broken his leg and needs some help at the store. As usual, it's Mike the trusty hedgehog to the rescue!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN REGNastro, Caroline
Summary: "Little Bird is afraid to leave the nest; he doesn't think that he can fly. But when he lands in a big city by accident and discovers that the world is more amazing than he ever imagined, he finds the courage to soar!"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clavis 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NASSehgal, Kabir
Summary: Bhangra Baby learns to step, hop, twist, and jump as he moves to the rhythm of the dhol.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SEHBinkow, Howard
Summary: Howard hires Ms. Owlee to help his friends learn manners ahead of the Pup Scouts' Good Manners competition.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunderbolt Publishing 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC BINPintadera, Fran
Summary: "Through poetic writing and stunning imagery, Why Are We Afraid? explains the reasons for our fears, making it clear that everyone feels afraid sometimes."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PINReynoso, Naibe
Summary: A bilingual children's book that uses fantastical elements such as wrestlers, dragons, magicians, and dinosaurs to explore creative ways to fold the popular Mexican dish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH REYChouteau, Jordan
Summary: "In this funny, empowering tale, a little boy is afraid of the creatures hiding under his bed, behind the hamper, and in his closet every night--that is, until his parents give him a magic no-more-monsters patch that makes him invisible to all of them! Now sweet dreams couldn't come easier"--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jimmy Patterson Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHONastro, Caroline
Summary: "Amelia is shy, finding solace in fairy tales but finds the courage to make friends with her new neighbors and embark on an adventure in her new wheelchair with the help of a litte bird outside her window." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2023
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Summary: A football player and a ballet dancer are inspired to follow their heroes and train for greatness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: For the love of literacy 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ACHVickers, Elaine
Summary: Visualizes the various ways to remember and cherish life's most special moments.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE VICFaruqi, Reem
Summary: "My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that." Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma's religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class, who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, "Enough is enough!" and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FARDewdney, Anna
Summary: Little Excavator wants to help the big rigs transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park, but he's too small to get the job done! That is, until he finds a job that's a perfect Little E-sized task.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017