Otis, Chad
Summary: When an unhoused boy enters school, he runs afoul of rules and finds himself alone, but finds that he has imagination, resilience, and can define "the bright side" for himself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE OTIBaptiste, Tracey
Summary: "An encounter between a brown mermaid and pirate launches a humorous tale of friendship that shows how kindness and empathy go beyond words."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BAPParton, Dolly
Summary: "French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out. But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Billy worries he's barking up the wrong tree. He'll need his favorite songs ('Jowlene' and 'I Will Pawlways Love You,' of course), a group of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023
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Summary: With all the endless, creative fun a child can have with a rock, the best thing one can do with one is to share it with a friend. Includes facts about rocks and rock collecting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: Monkey has a big box, which he tells Cake has a cat inside, but only when the box is closed; Cake suggest that maybe it is a dinosaur instead, and the two friends puzzle over how they can solve the problem of finding out what is in the box, if it is always empty when opened.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DAYKilpatrick, Karen
Summary: "The true story of how Pencil and Eraser became the best of friends"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Imprint, a part of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KILWild, Charlotte Sullivan
Summary: Shy Violet attempts to show another girl how she feels on Valentine's Day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WILJohnston, Aviaq
Summary: Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for hours), and friends who are better than she is at a million other things. Nalvana thinks she must be the only kid in town without a superpower. But then her mom shows Nalvana that she is unique...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Inhabit Media Inc. 2017
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Summary: A beautifully illustrated story for children about the nature of happiness. Learn about family, happiness, and friendship in this hope-filled children's book. Our story starts with a boy named Paul, who lives in a cozy treehouse in a big city with his family. And then something unexpected happens - Paul befriends a wise, friendly fox on a walk home from the bakery. The fox gives Paul a space to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DACKnowles, Johanna
Summary: Little Worm finds a song stuck in his head--and learns that his friends all have songs of their own to listen to.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KNOSilvestro, Annie
Summary: "Rosie can't wait to start kindergarten--she's had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before the big day, her tummy hurts. Rosie's mom reassures her that it's just butterflies in her belly, and she'll feel better soon. Much to Rosie's surprise, when she says hello to a new friend on the bus, a butterfly flies out of her mouth! As the day goes on,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SILCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SILMcLaughlin, Eoin
Summary: "Hedgehog and tortoise are the best of friends. But they're not allowed to hug. Luckily there are lots of other ways to show someone you love them" -- Page [4] cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Faber and Faber Limited 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCLSingh, Sita
Summary: Despite his friends' support, Mo is sad about being the only white peacock in a colorful jungle until the night of the big dance, when he discovers that being different can feel great.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SINStroker, Ali
Summary: "Ali loves to dance, sing, and act. But she had never thought of putting on her own show until her neighbor asks, 'Why wait?' Immediately energized, Ali gets to work. There's so much to do before showtime--choosing the right musical, auditions, rehearsal, costume and set design--but Ali can do anything with her family and friends. When a storm threatens to undo all their hard work, Ali must use...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STRSaeed, Aisha
Summary: Rumi's family has moved to a new town and he is feeling lonely and left out at school because one of the other kids, Asher, is a bully--until Sebastian joins him, drawing in the dirt under the old willow tree.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SAEStead, Philip Christian
Summary: When he misses his bus to the zoo, Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper who was up late planning a surprise for his friends, gets some unexpected help.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STECopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STEWest, Nina
Summary: In this heartfelt and joyous story, little Nina embarks on a boisterous day of exploration, a colorful day where she sets out to find, well, Kind. With a backpack full of her favorite things, Nina guides readers through the neighborhood to identify kindness in the wild. Along the way she shines a light on the importance of loving yourself as well as others, revealing that sharing your unique...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2022
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Summary: "Little Bat has to know. What is daytime like? He has lots of questions about what happens while bats are asleep. Where do the stars go? And just who's awake in the daytime, anyway? Luckily, Rusty the squirrel is there to show him around. But can Little Bat stay awake all day? And how is it possible for two animals, one nocturnal and one diurnal, to be friends? Join Little Bat and Rusty as they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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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: All the forest animals know it is impossible to make it through the Impossible Thing, but a small dog named Hugo is determined to try, inspiring hope in his friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flamingo Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SMINicholson, Sue
Summary: "Cinderella wants more than anything to take lessons at the new dance school in the village, but she doesn't have any ballet shoes. Will her dreams ever come true? Learn about kindness in this original story about Cinderella and her fairytale friends."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarto Library, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NICKirk, Daniel
Summary: Little Pup and his friend Little Duck are afraid to go down the big slide, but when Little Duck decides to try, Little Pup musters up his courage to help his friend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nancy Paulsen Books 2022
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Summary: "Vega and her friend Alex wonder why the pencil in the box is called 'skin color' when it doesn't match either of them. This question leads them on a beautiful journey of exploring the diverse array of skin colors they see in the world. Together, they discover how to bring all of them into their art."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cuento de Luz SL 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ACEShea, Bob
Summary: "A lazy alligator comes up with a plan to lure his prey by opening up a restaurant for birds--until he realizes that birds are even better as friends"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2021