Dean, Kim
Summary: "Pete the Cat is learning a new dance -- the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy feet. But when Grumpy toad tells him, 'Pete, you dance all wrong!' Pete is determined to become a better dancer. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he's the grooviest when he's being himself"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2017
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1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE PETKaepernick, Colin
Summary: An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick. When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kaepernick Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KAEDrago, Flavia Z.
Summary: "Vlad is a vampire with the misfortune of having rosy cheeks that--gasp!--make him look abysmally alive. But being the fabulous vampire that he is (and hoping to avoid rejection), he hides his rosy complexion behind elaborate vampire outfits in traditional black. That is, until he finds out that his best friend has a pink secret of her own"--OCLC.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DRAColagiovanni, Marc
Summary: Talking to their reflection in the mirror, a young child explores and affirms all the things that make them unique and, in fact, perfectly perfect.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2024
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE COLMurphy, Julie
Summary: Barbara "Bunny" Binks comes from a long line of Barbaras, that started with her mother and grandmother. She loves putting her hair up in "bunny buns," playing with her rabbit Ralph, and eating marshmallows. Then one day, she participates in her favorite marshmallow eating contest at field day called "Chubby Bunny," and her classmates start teasing her. But with a little help from her grandma...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer & Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MURWright-Ruiz, Kiera
Summary: "Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. "I want to be spaghetti!" they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kokila 2023
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JE WRIYamada, Kobi
Summary: "How will you know what's possible if you don't try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. So, in many ways, it is a sotry for every one of us. Because at some point in our lives, we will all fail....
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG YAMMcConaughey, Matthew
Summary: From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Soc Emo McConaugheyStuart, Scott
Summary: "My Dad has a shadow that's blue as a berry, and my Mum's is as pink as a blossoming cherry. There's only those choices, a 2 or a 1. But mine is quite different, it's both and it's none. A heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself, by best-selling children's book creator Scott Stuart. This story considers gender beyond binary in a vibrant spectrum of colour." -- Provided by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Larrikin House 2022
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Summary: Flat Cat likes being flat -- roaming anywhere and happy to be unseen -- until one day when he becomes fluffy, he learns to enjoy the attention it brings, and grows to love being seen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flamingo Books 2023
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Summary: "Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly. Lovely explores a world of differences that all add up to the same thing: we are all lovely!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HONBlabey, Aaron
Summary: Told in rhyme, Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn--but when her wish comes true she discovers that there is a downside to fame, and realizes that she was happier at home with her friend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Blabey 2017Summary: "When Dad complains about how different Bluey and Bingo are, Bluey decides to color Bingo to be more like her. But when Bluey paints herself to look more like her little sister, Mum and Dad like Big Bingo more! Will Bluey and Bingo learn to be happy just how they are?" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers Licenses, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2024
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2 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE BLURogers, Kheris
Summary: "When her confidence is shaken by peers who say they are scared of her because she's "too dark," Imani turns to her sister for a loving reminder that she's smart, hope, brave, beautiful, strong, and just enough. After embracing what makes her truly special, Imani learns to be fearless! Bursting with inspiration and affirmation, Kheris Rogers' debut picture book encourages children everywhere to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ROGHarrison, Vashti
Summary: Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HARCopies Available at Peninsula
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE HARSimon, Jazmyn
Summary: "In this beautifully illustrated book of affirmations, young readers will learn about self-love and being their truest self, regardless of outside voices and doubt, as they repeat the encouraging words on each page"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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Summary: "With beautifully composed watercolor illustrations, Qin Leng recalls her own childhood in this story about a little girl who has always been the smallest: smallest of the family, smallest in school, smallest in a crowd. The girl faces her own set of challenges, but her loving parents and an unexpected visitor might change her perception for good."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LENJordan, Shane
Summary: During a stormy pride parade, a young child and thier supportive father meet and help a non-binary child feel comfortable in their own skin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JORCrow, Katrine
Summary: "What do you do when you feel like you don't fit in? Find something that makes you stand out"--Page 4 cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flowerpot Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CROFraillon, 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..."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids/Greystone Books 2023
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Summary: "Pink loves her rosy world, from her pink toy dinosaur to her pet flamingo, Phil. But when she sees the Primaries and Secondaries getting ready for the Rainbow Extravaganza, she begins to wonder why she isn't in the rainbow--and if that means she's not really a color. Then she meets the Tints, and she's even more confused. Luckily, a friend shows her the many ways she spreads joy--reminding...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WARValasse, Bruno
Summary: "A little moth hides from the dark, and doesn't want to leave his bright and cozy home. But here's a secret: he loves watching the stars. They only come out at night, though . . . when it's dark outside. One night, the stars give the moth the courage to go outside into the night. There, he makes friends with other creatures who are also afraid of the dark, and they play and sparkle under the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: The cars stop for Redlight and slow for Yellowlight, so why do they leave Greenlight all alone? When Greenlight decides to stop shining altogether, will she be able to find the power and connection of her own light? This story reminds us all that the world is waiting for us to shine, so when you're ready ... get set ... go!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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Summary: How will you know what's possible if you don't try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. So, in many ways, it is a story for every one of us. Because at some point in our lives, we will all fail....
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021