Fraillon, Zana
Summary: "When the Curiosities choose Miro as the one they nest on, Miro is led to discover all the marvels waiting in the shadows where no one else looks. Sometimes though, the Curiosities can make Miro feel alone and invisible in the darkness. But perhaps Miro isn't as alone as he thinks..."--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids/Greystone Books 2023
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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 ALADiOrio, Rana
Summary: "You have the power to protect yourself and others! What does it mean to be safe? Does it mean beating a throw to home plate? Does it mean never taking risks? No! Being safe is about feeling secure, feeling protected and being responsive--no matter the environment or situation. You can be safe in so many simple ways. From being aware of your limits to creating healthy boundaries. By not giving...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Pickle Press, an imprint of Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.6 DIOAcabado, Hana
Summary: A young boy admires his mother's body art and each part of her life her tattoos show.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2024
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Summary: "Young Leah waxes dramatic when several classmates reject her invitation to play fairies with her. "Lonely Leah" is so busy declaiming her sorrows that she almost misses the quiet overtures of friendship being made by Lunda. The two finally connect and a joyful fairy frolic begins--but they are not too caught up in each other to notice a third lonely classmate, whom they welcome right in."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pajama Press 2024
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Summary: This picture book shows how deep Nana's love runs.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Fallon, Jimmy
Summary: Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure is an engaging and hilarious picture book that serves young readers as an introduction to basic Spanish vocabulary, brought to life by superstar team-up Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez. Meet Pollo, a friendly little chicken who just wants to play. And play, and play, and play all day! Pollo makes any activity more fun. Why just go to the beach when you...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FALCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: Je Tod FallonFallon, Jimmy
Summary: "A lot of babies' first words were Dada. However, everything after that was Mama. Readers take a look from a baby's point of view as different animals try to teach their children that there are other words in addition to Mama for familiar objects and activities."--Publisher's description.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD FALCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE Board Fallon 2017Brew-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 BREFallon, Jimmy
Summary: "Everyone who grew up celebrating Christmas remembers the excitement that built up to the most magical day of the year. But why not make the last week until Christmas more fun by counting how many sleeps until the arrival of Santa and his reindeer?"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FALAgna, Gwen
Summary: "In this photographic picture book, the authors record and transcribe the words of displaced children, raising up their voices-who they are, where they came from, and the many different reasons that they had to leave their home country."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.7 AGNCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 362.7 AGNMoreno, Dano
Summary: "In a celebration of open adoption, both a baby's birth mother and his adoptive parents share the same universal wishes for the child"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MORAubert, Dany
Summary: Martin and his mother talk about Martin's worries about starting school, while his little sister wishes that she was old enough to go, too.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: minedition 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE AUBSmith, Danna
Summary: "When a box of cell phones is accidentally delivered to the zoo, one blue gnu quickly calls two white sheep, who plan a party - beep beep beep! Call by call, the party spreads around the zoo, but oh no! Who invited tiger, and who will he call on his new phone? A fun and colorful picture book romp, where we count from one to ten and down again in one huge party!"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus Ink 2022
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Summary: "When Brazilian American twins Lia and Luís receive a jigsaw puzzle from their grandmother, they must quickly solve it to figure out its secret message."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CRECybela, Ana
Summary: Piper's family is always busy. Her mom and big sister, Susie, never have time to play with her. When Piper stumbles upon a group of friendly squirrels in her attic, she finally feels like she has found someone to play with. Soon though, mom finds out about Piper's squirrel friends and learns an important lesson ... she must remember to slow down and be present with each of her children.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kinetic Dandelions 2021
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Summary: "Saturdays are superhero days. Equipped with their milkshakes and capas, Luis and his abuela can turn anything into an adventure. But when Abuela gets sick, Luis has to learn a new way to be a hero"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SIQAranda, Ana
Summary: "A family honors their living and dead relatives as they celebrate the Day of the Dead with shared food and stories"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Nancy Paulsen Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE ARACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ARACopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC ARACrespo, Ana
Summary: "During a hike, a Brazilian immigrant mother and her daughter discuss the meaning of the Portuguese word "saudade," an intense longing for something or someone."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: "A young girl pays tribute to the memory of her grandfather during a West African masquerade festival in this moving, lushly illustrated picture book. "DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM! / The talking drums thump a sweet beat ... / The masquerade has begun." As villagers gather to hear masked musicians beating drums, savor fried plantains, and watch the joyful dancers, a young girl joins the celebration with...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE OTAMarshall, Linda Elovitz
Summary: Rhyming text invites young readers and their families to take stock of the happy times, the occasional regrets, as well as new friends made and new skills gained over the year in celebration of Rosh Hashanah.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MARCena, John
Summary: Elbow Grease and his monster-truck brothers learn the value of being safe and following the rules of the road.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR Orange CenaCornwall, Gaia
Summary: Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. 'Looks easy, ' says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2018