Stuart, Scott
Summary: Inspired by the author's own little boy, 'Shadow's' main character likes princesses, fairies and things 'not for boys'... he soon learns (through the support of his dad) that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide. This is an important book for a new generation of children (and adults alike) which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Larrikin House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STUSze, Gillian
Summary: "When you ask me why your skin is brown, I will tell you that you are my favorite color. I will say that your skin was decided long, long ago. Time was just waiting for you. So begins a mother's celebration of her children's brown skin, told through warm and vivid poetry."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Social SzeVan Dusen, Chris
Summary: After courageously swimming to shore when the ship that they are traveling on sinks and the wretched captain does nothing to rescue them, circus animals find a way to become a valued part of a coastal community.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E VanCollins, Ross
Summary: The tables have turned in this hilarious follow-up to There's a Bear on My Chair. But this time it's Bear who has an unwelcome guest, and this mouse just won't leave! He's making a real commotion in Bear's house--eating all the food, listening to loud music, and even spilling bathwater all over the floor! But when there's an unexpected knock at the door, will Bear decide that visitors aren't so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE COLKaba, Mariame
Summary: "From New York Times Bestselling Author Mariame Kaba, a poignant, beautifully illustrated story of a little girl's worries when her Mama goes to jail, and the love that bridges the distance between them: "Even though I'm away, My love is always here to stay. See you soon, Queenie. Love, Mama." Queenie loves living with Mama and Grandma Louise. Together, they go to the grocery store, eat ice...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Haymarket Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KABBrown-Wood, JaNay
Summary: In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2017
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1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE BROBolling, Valerie
Summary: "Celebrating community and friendship, this lively rhyming picture book follows children as they play their way through their culturally diverse neighborhood"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BOLMcMullan, Kate
Summary: In rhyming text, a classroom of children watches the tree they planted, and the birds and animals that make their homes in it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MCMGuendelsberger, Erin
Summary: "Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the ocean! Based on a true story, Inky the Octopus chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape to freedom in the open ocean!"--Publisher's website. Includes factual information about octopuses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Wonderland 2020
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Summary: "A rhyming picture book that asks different kinds of big-wheeled workers how they feel about their various jobs."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio, an imprint of Random House Children's Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE OHAWhite, Dianne
Summary: Illustrations and simple, rhyming text highlight the animals, fruits, feelings, and colors that characterize each season of the year.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WHIChriscoe, Sharon
Summary: After a long day of clearing dirt, rocks, and trees, a bulldozer is tired and ready for bed. He lifts up his blade, his spotlights flash on, he rolls through the gate, and lets out a yawn. He heads to the Wiggle and Shake for a bath, then to the Sip and Slurp for some supper, then chooses a bedtime story ... and soon the bulldozer will be dreaming sweet dreams of finishing his important work!
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Chriscoe 2017Dotlich, Rebecca Kai
Summary: Fast and colorful race cars reinforce the concept of counting from one through ten.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2017
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Summary: Illustrations and rhyming text follow endangered honeybees through the year as they forage for pollen and nectar, communicate with others at their hive, and make honey.--Provided by Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2018
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Summary: A group of superheroes are having a bad day and learn to cope with their emotions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2016
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Summary: Follows a group of hapless sheep as they careen through treacherous landscapes in a jeep.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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Summary: A band of trick-or-treaters and a mother cat and her kittens spend a very scary Halloween.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC BUNLane, Adam.
Summary: Dracula is feeling sad and throws a truly wild party in order to meet new friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC LANMinor, Florence Friedmann
Summary: Pictures and rhyming text present some of the many extraordinary things penguins can do.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE MINWallace, Adam
Summary: Two children set out to capture a mermaid, but she manages to escape all of their traps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WALDuddle, Jonny
Summary: All young dinosaurs are warned about the scary Gigantosaurus so Bonehead volunteers to be the dino-kids lookout. Unfortunately, he is the original boy-dinosaur who cried wolf, or in this case, GIGANTOSAURUS! Finally, Bonehead's friends refuse to believe his warnings and the Gigantosaurus really turns up!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Templar Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC DUDVan Dusen, Chris.
Summary: Mr. Magee and his dog Dee go camping and have an adventure with a hungry bear.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2003
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Summary: An encounter with a moose while they are learning to ski provides Mr. Magee and his dog with some unexpected excitement.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2010