Harper, Maika
Summary: "When the earth was new, words had the power to breathe life into the world. But when creating animals from breath, sometimes one does not get everything right on the first try! Based on a traditional Inuit story passed forward orally for generations in the South Baffin region of Nunavut, this book shares with young readers the origin of the caribou and the walrus--and tells of how very...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Inhabit Media Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HARDawson, Keila V.
Summary: Annabelle and her little brother, Beau, cannot decide which kind of gumbo to cook, so Annabelle suggests taking a family vote, but when some family members are not happy with the results, Annabelle comes up with a solution that satisfies everyone. Includes a glossary of Louisiana Creole terms, a cultural note, and math activities for developing data literacy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DAWBreen, Steve
Summary: "Benny the woodpecker makes a brilliant plan to eat a tasty plate of waffles"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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Summary: Gail, an adventurous snail, is willing to do what it takes to achieve her dream of traveling to outer space.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRIBolling, Valerie
Summary: "Celebrating community and friendship, this lively rhyming picture book follows children as they play their way through their culturally diverse neighborhood"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BOLBright, Rachel
Summary: Doug the slug is looking for a hug and soon finds there is a friend for everyone.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: "This upbeat picture book--a companion to Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun!--follows the nine children from the first book as they help plan a big, musical block party. Author and educator Valerie Bolling's rhyming text makes for a rollicking read-aloud and features instruments from all around the world including the agogô, banjo, daegeum, djembe drums, double bass, erhu, maracas, piano, steel...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BOLSalazar, Alicia
Summary: Camila has always loved singing, but now she would like to learn to play an instrument--if she can decide which one.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SALMurphy, Frank
Summary: A celebration of all kinds of families from sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MURCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE MURCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MURCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Social Emo MurphyMurphy, Frank
Summary: "Each of us has a unique and powerful voice, whether we speak loudly or softly, sing or sign, or without any words at all."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2024
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE MURAlary, Laura
Summary: "As a child, Maria Mitchell longed to see beyond her little island of Nantucket. With help from her father, she discovered that, if you knew how to read them, the stars could tell you where you were -- and where you needed to go. Maria spent hours on the roof of her house scanning the sky -- finding constellations, nebulae, meteors, double stars. When the King of Denmark offered a prize to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MITCHELL ALAGehl, Laura
Summary: Illustrations and simple, rhyming text challenge the idea that boys and girls should each wear only certain colors or play with certain toys, and encourages them to be true to themselves.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little bee Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GEHLavoie, Laura
Summary: "Tomorrow is Grandmonster's 247th birthday, and Tillie has a boo-rilliant idea. She's going to bake a birthday cake! But when Uncle Hairy gobbles up Tillie's near-Pierrefect Squirmin' Chocolate Cake, she rushes to bake another. SPLAT! And another. "MY CAKE!" And another. SHRIEK! Baking on her own isn't easy, and Tillie makes many mistakes, learning that with a little patience, care, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2023
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Summary: Camila plans to create a computer video called "How to be a fashion star", but first she must design a new outfit (with sequins) with the help of her best friend, Bea.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2024
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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 SandersCowan, Laura
Summary: "Navigates the tricky world of friendship for little children. The thought of making new friends turns Kerry Koala's tummy upside down. But luckily Miss Molly's treetop school is there to help. Here Kerry will learn how to start conversations, take turns and play fairly, and work through disagreements and apologise - as well as understand different kinds of friendship and how they can change...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Limited 2023
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Summary: While at a dog show in the park, Harry, a little white dog with black spots, accidentally finds himself in the middle of an obstacle course and tries to find a way out!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR GREEN DRIDriscoll, Laura
Summary: Splat and Plank disagree about the moon and what it's made of. Will Plank's telescope help answer all their questions?
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2022
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Summary: "Kit and Kip are two cats who are complete opposites and best friends, but when the adventurous Kit gets a cramp while swimming, the careful Kip must save her"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023
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Summary: "Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside trained chef and food writer Ed Smith. From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow Inc. 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 641.5 MUCMurray, Laura
Summary: "When a leprechaun makes mischief at the school, the Gingerbread Man follows his clues and sets a trap to outsmart him"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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2 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: JE MURGehl, Laura
Summary: "The bond between two trees, Apple and Magnolia, takes center stage in this picture book that explores the power of unlikely friendships and that includes an author's note that further explores how trees communicate"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flyaway Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GEHRankin, Laura
Summary: Presents the handshape for each letter of the American manual alphabet accompanied by an object whose name begins with that letter.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 1991
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 419 RANWittner, Laura
Summary: Celebrates the comfort and confidence a mother's voice brings to her child.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crocodile Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc. 2023