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Staake, Bob

Summary: "On this playfully illustrated journey with Bob Staake, children and adults alike will discover an encouraging truth: our path through life is not only challenging and beautiful--it is all our own to discover and invent. 'You will walk. You will walk along a well-worn path that many people have taken--and long before you.' So begins this inspirational journey over gentle, grassy hills, through...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: minedition 2022

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Colagiovanni, 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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2024

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE COL

Wright-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."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Kokila 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Stacks, Call number: JE WRI

McConaughey, Matthew

Summary: From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCC

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCC

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MCC

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Soc Emo McConaughey

Woollvin, Bethan

Summary: A feisty little girl learns who the real monsters are in this brilliantly funny medieval adventure. Once, there lived a little girl called Bo. Bo wanted to be just like her brothers and capture a fearsome monster. Bo is small, too small to catch a monster--or so her brothers say. But Bo isn't one to take no for an answer, so she sets off on a quest to catch a monster of her own. Can she defeat...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2023

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE WOO

Parton, 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...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023

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Stuart, 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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Larrikin House 2022

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Sullivan, John

Summary: Stanley is a shy boy with a secret: he loves to tap dance, but only for his pet mice--so when the principal insists that he try out for the talent show, Stanley has to overcome his shyness and summon the confidence to perform for the school.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2023

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Ho, Joanna

Summary: "Say My Name is a meaningful tale about the power of names. They reveal our personal histories, weaving an intricate story of the past and connecting us to the future. Names -- and saying them correctly -- are important. Six captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian decent proudly celebrate their names, languages, and cultures. From Johanna Ho, New York Times...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023

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Moore, Tanisia

Summary: A child discovers his distinguished heritage through the achievements of Black leaders from sports, entertainment, law and leadership.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MOO

Sworder, Zeno

Summary: "One boy's parents travel from far-off lands to improve their son's life. But what happens next is unexpected. What does it mean when your parents are different? With humor and pathos, Sworder reflects on the strange nature of giving and receiving love and celebrates those parents who embrace a hard life for themselves in the hope of a better life for their children"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Inc. 2023

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE SWO

Faruqi, Saadia

Summary: Yasmin is excited but nervous about her first camping trip with her scout troop--and a tent that threatens to collapse does not help.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2024

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Jin, Cindy

Summary: "Filled with loving and meaningful life lessons, this inspiring board book shows kids that being brave doesn't have to be grand or heroic. Whether you're feeling sad, nervous, unsure, or left out, taking control of how you feel and being brave starts with listening to your heart."--Amazon.com.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2023

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Nass, Barbara

Summary: Squirrel closes his tailoring shop to get ready for winter, but he keeps getting interrupted by neighbors needing his special help.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE NAS

Yolen, Jane

Summary: "Kiki has watched her mama practice karate for a long time, and now she wants to learn too. She wants to become strong and steady like a mountain. The bullies at school are strong for the wrong reasons. They make Kiki feel small. But today at her first karate lesson, everything changes. Award-winning author Jane Yolen joins forces with debut author Ariel Stemple in this picture book about...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Beaming Books 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE YOL

Davis, Linsey

Summary: Rhyming text encourages girls to join together in speaking up for themselves to achieve their dreams and care for the earth.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DAV

Greenfield, Max

Summary: "A child shares the reasons they prefer not to read a book aloud"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRE

Kalb, Bess

Summary: "A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2024

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Arnold, Andrew

Summary: For Stevie, speaking up in class can be scary. So, when Ms. Gail asks, "Are there any questions?" Stevie looks around the classroom, hoping someone will raise their hand. But no one does. No one has a single question. Except Stevie. "I can't ask, can I? If I do, I know just what will happen," Stevie thinks, beginning a journey of worried imagination. Everyone will certainly laugh, they'll think...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2023

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Coppo, Marianna

Summary: "What is a thingamabob? A thingamabob can be anything . . . and so can you! A sweet, empowering picture book about self-discovery from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Petra. In the beginning, the universe was one great big thing. Then that thing exploded into gobs and gobs of thingamabobs. All of the thingamabobs had a purpose . . . all except for one small, shapeless thingamabob. No one...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE COP

Lewis-Jones, Huw

Summary: Whether white, or black, or blue, Blue Badger's not sure what to do. Badger has a lot on his mind ... and something on his bottom ...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Happy Yak, an imprint of the Quarto Group 2022

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Nyoko, Mel

Summary: A Black mother replaces common misconceptions with empowering statements and lets her daughter know there are no limits to what she can achieve.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NYO

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE NYO

Woollvin, Bethan

Summary: "A mysterious creature is running wild and terrorizing a village of Vikings. Can three little girls uncover the source and put an end to the mayhem?"--Back cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree 2022

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE WOO

Summary: Offers wise and witty advice from Sesame Street, encouraging readers to love themselves, love their friends, and enjoy life.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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