Gravel, Elise
Summary: "A touching and funny exploration of empathy and unity--featuring Elise Gravel's signature quirky monsters! Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you: Everybody has fears. Everybody has moments of joy ... and moments of sadness. Everybody makes mistakes ... and can fix them. And, just like you, everybody needs to feel safe and valued. Young...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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Summary: Following a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their mom, this warm, revealing picture book builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of "Mommy Time."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE JAMJobe, Lisa
Summary: As a boy searches his backyard for the perfect pet, his mother asks him to consider where a squirrel, frog, or bird would like to live.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE JOBLee, Britney Winn
Summary: "Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beaming Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LEECopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LEEJavernick, Ellen
Summary: If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she couldn't compete in a race. But... you might be wrong. What if you see a child with no hair? Do you think she is embarrassed all the time? How about a kid who has a really hard time reading? Do you think that means he's not smart? You might think so. But... you might be wrong. With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions/Amazon 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JAVVirján, Emma J.
Summary: "Captain Cat sees three yellow birds on his pirate ship. Will they join Captain Cat for lunch, or will they become her lunch? One brave bird has a plan in this sweet story about misunderstanding and unlikely friendship"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2021
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Summary: A little girl knows that pigs cannot look up but is empathetic to all the beauty they are missing, so she hoists her pig up to see the stars for the first time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cameron Kids 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE D'ONVerde, Susan
Summary: A child recognizes his own humanity, his capacity for doing harm and being harmed, his ability to feel joy and sadness, and his belief in hope and promise to keep learning.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD VERPerrott, Audrey
Summary: Milton the bull should be content, but he cries all the time, even when he is happy, and becoming a bully just makes him even sadder--until he finds a true friend who also cries a lot and understands him.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2024
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Summary: "Picture book about how each plant and animal has a vital role in the ecosystem"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DANSanders, Jayneen
Summary: The aim of this story is to ensure all kids understand that kids with disability are just like kids everywhere. They love playing games, books, making stuff and being silly. They have things they are good at and things they need to work on. And just like kids everywhere they want to feel safe, loved and included. This book provides the reader with ways they can be more inclusive in their play...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Social Emo SandersBedia, Elizabeth Gilbert
Summary: "Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park every morning, through gray and rainy weather. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the park's vendor, but Papa always says no. One morning, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and Arthurfigures out the perfect way to bring the sunshine out and Papa's smile back; even if only for a few moments"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Children's Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BEDNewson, Karl
Summary: Everyone feels sad sometimes, but it can be hard to know how to help when a friend is feeling blue. Some friends might need to talk about their feelings while others may need some time alone. Or maybe words of encouragement will help a loved one feel better. Everyone handles their emotions differently, and being a good friend means learning to listen to and support the people you love and just...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NEWShum, Benson
Summary: Anzu the kaiju loves to tend to his bonsai. Whenever he feels overwhelmed or unsettled, it helps him pause and reminds him to just...breathe.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Book Press 2023