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Sima, Jessie

Summary: Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Sima 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SIM

Ho, Joanna

Summary: "An anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. "--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

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

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HO

Reagan, Jean

Summary: "Turbo the truck loves to drive fast, but has to learn to slow down for a very special delivery"--

Format: text

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

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Shum, Benson

Summary: "All great kaiju are born with a super power to strike fear in the heart of the city. But Anzu is different. Instead of mayhem, he likes May flowers. Instead of striking fear, he prefers to be sincere. Can Anzu find a way to make his family proud and stay true to his kind self?"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2022

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Torres, Julio

Summary: An ambitious toilet plunger expresses his desire to be a vase.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2022

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Crede, Phaea

Summary: Jet the cat likes to swim. When the other animals tell her that cats actually hate water, she goes in search of her true identity. After failing to fit the description of a variety of animals, Jet finally learns to embrace her unique brand of catness. A timely tale that humorously challenges labels and celebrates defining one's own unique identity.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 SPANISH CRE

Sellers, Bakari

Summary: "When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?" In these pages is a timeless celebration of the individuals and experiences that help shape young children into the most remarkable and unique beings that they can be"--Jacket flap.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SEL

Phi, Bao

Summary: Every child is bursting with amazing possibilities and poet Bao Phi celebrates the complex identity of the children of immigrants and refugees.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PHI

Jackson, Amanda

Summary: In a place where jobs are based on shape, Sam, who looks like a square but longs to roll like a circle, discovers his true, unique shape.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JAC

Newman, Lesléa

Summary: When Annabelle and Benjamin play dress-up they both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess which causes a problem until the two friends realize they can both be whoever they want to be.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NEW

DiPucchio, Kelly

Summary: Unlike all the other caterpillars Charley sometimes wonders what it would be like to be a fawn or a waterfall, so when the day comes to form her chrysalis, Charley must decide who she will become.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DIP

Choi, Yangsook.

Summary: After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 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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Hope, Olivia

Summary: "Embark upon an uplifting journey through the wonders of nature: from lush pine forests to awe-inspiring mountains, and from sparkling seas to starry skies, each page is exquisite. Fly across oceans, run with wolves through winter snow, dance with fireflies, and dare to BE WILD!"--Amazon.com.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOP

de la Peña, Matt

Summary: "An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2022

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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DE L

Raczka, Bob

Summary: "An empowering reflection on the many things we are and the ways we relate to the world"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE RAC

de la Peña, Matt

Summary: In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Pena and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today's quiet empath might be tomorrow's great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG DE L

Knudsen, Michelle

Summary: When a lady mistakes him for kitten, big hairy spider Luigi resists her kind advances until tasty breakfasts and getting tucked into bed convince him otherwise, but he soon learns what might be at stake when you pretend to be someone you're not.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024

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Leung, Julie

Summary: In a mix of Eastern and Western mythologies, a mother tells her child about two forests inhabited by different, but equally enchanting dragons that coexist within the child's heart.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LEU

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Wld Cult Leung

Brantley-Newton, Vanessa

Summary: A little girl struggling to find her place within her family is shown how special she is through a set of nesting dolls.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRA

Latimer, Alex

Summary: "Some friendly dinosaurs must help a lost egg after it's blown out of its nest. But if they are to reunite the little egg with its true parents, they must first discover what kind of dinosaur lies inside"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishers 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LAT

Magruder, Nilah

Summary: Wutaryoo enjoys hearing other animal's origin stories but wants to learn her own, so she sets out on a journey on which she meets many strange creatures and learns important truths.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Versify, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MAG

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MAG

Thomas, Rebecca

Summary: "What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE THO

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