Hernandez, Laurie
Summary: "Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying--and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2020
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Summary: "Grandma keeps running off doing funny business. On a field trip! And if she doesn't stop, we'll miss the school bus. It's field trip day and all we want to do is have a simple, no shenanigans, fun day at the museum. But when dust makes Grandma start sneezing, we know we're in for a wild time. With each sneeze, Grandma turns into a different dinosaur and takes off. It's up to me and Moonie to...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Common Deer Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FERFernandez, Caroline
Summary: Magical sneezes transform Grandma into different Mesozoic Era marine reptiles, and it's up to her grandchildren to track her down, stop her funny business, and finish their reports before the field trip ends. The aquarium rescue centre has never been this exciting. This picture book introduces readers to facts about prehistoric marine life and encourages environmental consciousness through...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Common Deer Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FERFernandes, Eugenie
Summary: "Lucy is happy painting the color of laughter in her garden, but loses her way when she follows feedback from a series of animal critics. With wise encouragement from her cat, Lucy finds her authentic self in her work again and painting is rewarding once more."
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pajama Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FERHernández Bergstrom, Adriana
Summary: Anita helps her grandmother make flan for her grandfather's birthday.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2022
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Summary: "Buckle up and explore the most incredible moving machines on the planet. Get inspired by more than 100 LEGO model ideas, from diggers to cars and airplanes to trains. Follow simple building tips to create your own LEGO vehicles."--Back cover
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing, a Division of Penguin Random House LLC 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.22 SKEHernandez, Jess
Summary: Milly is thrilled to be accepted into the elite Unicorn School, although she is a donkey in disguise, but her first day reveals she has much in common with her fellow newcomers.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint 2021
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Summary: "In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city--particularly the Jewish people that lived there--Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport--a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 921 GOLAlabed, Bana
Summary: Bana's mother tells her of the strong bana tree that grows in their homeland, Syria, and how Bana's strength helped her survive war, being a refugee, and starting fresh in a new country.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALABrew-Hammond, Nana Ekua
Summary: "For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the most sought-after materials in the world. Ancient Afghan painters ground mass quantities of sapphire rocks to use for their paints, while snails were harvested in Eurasia for the tiny amounts of blue that their bodies would release. And then there was indigo, which was so valuable that American plantations grew it as a cash crop on the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 535.6 BRECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 535.6 BREWest, 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...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2022
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Summary: When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LACFong, Pam
Summary: "After a fire leaves the forest smoldering, a determined marmot and her resourceful bird friend set off on a rescue mission in this beautifully illustrated, wordless story. They clear away fallen branches and scorched bushes. They rake and dig and plant new seedlings in the earth. With determination and ingenuity, as the seasons pass, they care for the little trees by making sure they have...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FONKhan, Hena
Summary: In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl guides the reader through the traditions and shapes of Islam.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2018
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1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE KHAMorrison, Nora
Summary: "When a daydream-prone student is allowed to research her favorite creature, the anglerfish, she dazzles her classmates and teacher with her report."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MORCarpenter, Nora
Summary: A mindful, meditative frog introduces readers to a series of yoga poses, from warming up to cooling down, perfect for starting the day or preparing for bed.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.7 CARBone, Emily
Summary: "Take a journey down into the ground and discover all the fascinating creatures that live in burrows, dens, tunnels and nests. Along with foxes, rabbits and ants, find out about burrowing birds, tunneling tarantulas, and strange blind rats that live underground."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE BONBond, Alex
Summary: "Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr. Alex Bond tells the story of the world's most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists." -- Amazon.com.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Neon Squid 2023
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Summary: Opossums deserve an extreme reputation makeover. They've been called dumpster divers, disease-ridden trash cats and worse! These shy, gentle nocturnal animals have been underappreciated and misunderstood long enough.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Moonflower Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J599.2 GALMayer, Gina
Summary: After Grandpa gives Little Critter and his sister each a piggy bank, Little Critter has some lessons to learn about earning and saving money.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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Summary: This delightful series of board books is aimed at very young childen. The bright pictures, with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the feely patches.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD WATMunro, Fiona
Summary: "Follow twins Jasmine and Jack on their potty training journey! This charming board book for toddlers is a humorous telling of the ups and downs of toilet training, helping teach hygiene practices, positive reinforcement, and that it's okay when little accidents happen" --
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE MUNRegan, 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!"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN REGPosner-Sanchez, Andrea
Summary: Sesame Street's Elmo and his mommy play a fun-filled game of hide-and-seek in this lift-the-flap board book that's perfect for Mother's Day or celebrating mothers all year long.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2023