Swanson, Shari
Summary: "In 1945, the attention of the United States, along with the rest of the world, was focused on World War II. After more than five years of fighting, downcast, war-weary people were looking for signs of hope of a better future. One April morning, a duck searching for a nesting spot lands on a tall post sticking out of the Milwaukee River. Situated near a busy drawbridge and the noisy city of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SWAEvanson, Ashley
Summary: "Do you know that you're a magician? In this interactive book, use your fingers to perform all kinds of magic tricks. Tap a hat to make a bunny appear, recite a spell to make books bigger, say "Gone-zo!" to make a ship disappear, and much more. But beware: the clever magic tricks don't always turn out the way you'd expect! "--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE EVALast, Shari
Summary: An introduction to the LEGO Ninjago heroes includes coverage of their enemies, battles, weapons, vehicles, dragons, and training regimens.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Summary: "In this raucous, rhyming plea for snow, a group of youngsters imagines the cold-weather delights they'll enjoy once winter arrives. From sledding down hills and skating on ponds to building snow forts and snowmen to sharing crackling fires and mugs of hot cocoa, they want snow and plenty of it! The snow can't arrive soon enough. But once the flakes start to fall, are the youngsters in for more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SWETuiasoa, Shar
Summary: "Punky loves to do a lot of things--except meeting new friends. She doesn't feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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Summary: "As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He chooses a piece of music, which his teacher suggests may be too difficult, but Joshua is determined: it's a piece of music he loves. At the competition, Joshua experiences the usual jitters. Once his name is called, he strides to the stage and begins to play, but almost...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STIStrickland, Shadra
Summary: Celebrates a community coming together through their love of double Dutch.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STRHale, Ohara
Summary: Illustrations and easy-to-read text encourage the reader to be still, peaceful, and calm inside while imagining using all five senses to experience nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enchanted Lion Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HALDavids, Sharice
Summary: This inspiring picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DAVCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DAVShamir, Ruby
Summary: "A look at what makes Americans distinct and what makes American society thrive for young readers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 SHAShamsi, Shirin
Summary: Zahra wishes for a sister, never dreaming that volunteering with her mother at a refugee shelter might make her wish come true.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SHASharff, Billy
Summary: "When one family's cookies are so good that Santa and other holiday characters decide to stay, the question of why this holiday only comes once a year is answered by the time the 4th of July rolls around, when everyone's had a bit too much Christmas"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SHAWall, Sheri
Summary: Thanksgiving is a time to come together with our loved ones and give thanks for all that we have. Kids will learn how to be thankful for the people and world around them as they delight in an exciting Thanksgiving adventures.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WALCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: JE WALCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE WAL (basket)Davids, Sharice
Summary: Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people. The bold artwork adds impact to the compelling text. (Kirkus starred review) The prose is reminiscent of an inspirational speech ("Everyone's path looks different"), with a message of service that includes fun biographical facts, such as her love of Bruce Lee....
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG DAVMabry, Sheri
Summary: "Fireflies are some the world's most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a firefly's life cycle will captivate little entomologists"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7644 MABMiller, Sharee
Summary: "The story of Michelle Obama and her time in the White House, where she led in the growth of a kitchen garden"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OBASheard, Kierra Kiki
Summary: Kiki, a young African American Christian, is excited when Brittany and her popular friends ask her to sing with them in the elementary school talent show, but when the song they choose is one Kiki's parents feel is too grown-up, she must decide what is right for her.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SHEJordan, Shane
Summary: During a stormy pride parade, a young child and thier supportive father meet and help a non-binary child feel comfortable in their own skin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: Set in 1865, a young girl named Lettie saves her money so she and her uncle can place an advertisement to find the members of their family that were separated under slavery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KELCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KELCraft, Aimée
Summary: "The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis's home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen--to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7108 CRACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J342.71082 CRASwann, Karen
Summary: A whale takes a child on adventure across the ocean, and together they explore the wonders of the ocean world, but also the sad state of plastic pollution--and the child returns home to try and help the whale to save his marine home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SWAScanlon, Elizabeth Garton
Summary: Illustrations and rhyming text explore a community garden and what grows there, from flowers and fruit to friendships.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SCAScanlon, Liz Garton
Summary: Frances is a spirited city kid itching to explore, but city walls aren't for climbing, city rooms aren't for running, and city parks are way too crowded. When she visits her cousins in the country, she finally gets her chance to roam, before inviting them to come visit her, too, where the city cats croon and city alleys echo and city streets beep and shine...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas] 2022
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Summary: A class that is terribly disappointed in their lack of a class pet discovers that having a class plant is the best thing ever.
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Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2023