Bai, Xue
Summary: "Written from the perspective of children who observe the world through their windows, this book for young readers looks at the lives of housebound children during the coronavirus pandemic. Inspired by true events and people from around the world, "From My Window" shows children that we all have the same fears, and that we can overcome them by being creative and empathetic, and by staying...
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Publisher / Publication Date: United Nations Publications 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BAIBates, Ivan
Summary: This exuberant read-aloud stars a very clever duckling named Puck who, falling farther and farther behind Mama Duck and his siblings as they swim to the lily pond, comes up with a sneaky solution to get ahead.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BATGraves, Sue
Summary: Croc always rushes ahead with whatever she is doing, whether it is waiting for her turn or doing her sums; frequently things go wrong, and projects are messed up--but when her teacher explains the importance of patience, Croc resolves to do better.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRAWang, Ann Suk
Summary: "Every day, more and more people fleeing war in the north show up at Kyung Tak and her family's house on the southeastern shore of Korea. With nowhere else to go, the Taks' home is these migrants' last chance of refuge "before falling into the sea," and the household quickly becomes crowded, hot, and noisy. Then war sirens cry out over Kyung's city too, and her family and their guests take...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WANGallion, Sue Lowell
Summary: Pug is happy at home until Pig arrives, when he must share his bowl, his yard, and even his bed, but just as Pug is packing his belongings to leave things change for the better.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2016
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GALSze, Gillian
Summary: A boy draws hearts and shows them to his family, learning a little bit about himself and about love along the way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SZESze, Gillian
Summary: High-contrast imagery and soothing verses combine in a bedtime story written as an Italian villanelle that depicts a young child who returns home after picking flowers in the moonlight, as nearby creatures and plants settle down for the evening.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2021
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Summary: "When you ask me why your skin is brown, I will tell you that you are my favorite color. I will say that your skin was decided long, long ago. Time was just waiting for you. So begins a mother's celebration of her children's brown skin, told through warm and vivid poetry."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SZECopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Social SzeFan, Terry
Summary: "In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FANFan Brothers
Summary: "A young girl named Lizzy buys a cloud and keeps it as a pet--until the day it grows too big for her to handle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FANWan, Joyce
Summary: With an important and timely message about the power of community and getting along, this sparkly board book truly shows the importance of being #strongertogether. A stunning celebration of the power and strength in working and being together!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic Ltd. 2021
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Summary: "A mysterious cook whips up midnight meals for fellow night owls in a lavish lunch cart while a hungry mouse looks on in this atmospheric picture book inspired by the forerunner of food trucks and diners. A delectable picture book inspired by forerunners of food truck, for fans of The Night Gardener. Noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2022
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Summary: "When a foreign exchange student comes to live with a typical suburban family, he brings with him a boundless sense of curiosity--and a stream of unexpected questions (which his hosts are never quite sure how to answer). But when the moment comes to say good-bye, a beautiful surprise awaits, and a gift the family will never forget"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TANRees, Douglas
Summary: "A humorous picture book in which Edna the very first chicken faces off against a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE REECopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE REECohen, Ivan
Summary: "Discover the story behind this villain's journey from Man of Steel clone to backward baddie, including the source of his square-shaped home planet. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics chapter book is perfect for early readers."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2019
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Summary: A young boy discovers that hard candies will provide him with magical powers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amazon Crossing Kids 2021
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Summary: Simple text and color photographs introduce children to different kinds of bugs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Animals Fliess1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Fliess 2016
Brown, Carron
Summary: Watch as astronauts blast off into space with this beautifully illustrated book. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how astronauts work, eat and exercise on a space station, and will delight in following a crew from lift-off to touch-down. The innovative see-through feature fulfills a similar function to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPANISH BROHeavenrich, Sue
Summary: Using "The House That Jack Built" rhyme scheme, a young girl plants a seed and follows its journey from sprout to vine to the final fruit which she then uses to bake a pie. Includes information on pumpkins and a pumpkin pie recipe.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Food HeavenrichCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HEAMacartney, Sue
Summary: "A young blue-footed booby named Benjamin has a knack for finding "treasure" (human discards). When his discovery of a mirror causes him to become insecure about his body, Benjamin uses his collection to change his features. But his changes make it impossible to swim and fish and fly, and Benjamin realizes he's exactly the way he's meant to be."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pajama Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MACNicholson, Sue
Summary: "Snow White is one of the best players on the village soccer team. But the trouble is, she wants to score all the goals herself. How can she become a team player instead?" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarto Library 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NICFliess, Sue
Summary: Maggie and her team of marine biologists dive into the ocean with a pod of humpback whales to record their songs and learn about how whales communicate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FLIShang, Wendy Wan Long
Summary: Presents a song set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," where a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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Summary: A father and daughter spend a day together doing fun activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023