Doerrfeld, Cori
Summary: "Riley's paper airplane is ready for take-off, but criticisms from all the birds threaten to ground the plane, until Riley meets a more supportive friend and rediscovers the joy of soaring"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: An illustrated, rhyming celebration of everyday accomplishments and milestone events, from the viewpoint of an adult who always believed the child would succeed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2019
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Summary: An extremely confused and frightened butterfly turns to a whale for guidance on how to reach the flowers--and encouragement as the whale advises him to never give up on his migration.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BURLoney, Andrea J.
Summary: Chick and Lamb want to play outside despite the rain, so they encourage each other to keep trying to overcome the problems that threaten to prevent them from playing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2024
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Summary: "The animals of Rushington are happy--until the wolves promise free ice cream. Asher the Fox doubts that the wolves can deliver on their promise, which springboards him into a wild adventure, exploring wealth, poverty, and the wonders of a free market. Follow Asher's exploits, and experience the lesson with your own family through the games and discussion questions included in The Brave...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brave Books 2021
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Summary: Some days are harder to get through than others, but when you're sad, or lonely, or angry, it helps to remember these words: the Isle of You. Take a moment to shake off your worries, then set sail to a land where your dreams can come true. Soar on the back of an eagle, hunt for treasure, watch dancing polar bears on roller skates -- anything you can imagine is yours. Hopeful and dreamlike,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018
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Summary: An extremely exuberant chicken has an important message to share in this entertaining rhyming book that reminds readers that trying your best is reason enough to celebrate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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Summary: "Let's snuggle up and think about how great your life can be. We'll dream big dreams together, just you and me. A lion cub learns that to release life's full potential, it needs to dream big!"--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DODMeister, Cari
Summary: Luna, Ruby, and May are busy practicing for the Fairy Hill music show, and together they perform beautifully--but when it is time for Luna's solo song she freezes up, and it is up to May and her bells to help overcome Luna's stage fright.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: The three-time Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet shares the story of his turbulent childhood, his escape into military service and the life-changing impact of an encouraging librarian who handed him his first book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PAUZarr, Sara
Summary: "Expert advice and encouragement are paired with exercises to help you face down your fears, let go of expectations, stop comparing yourself to others, and make your art with courage"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beaming Books 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 153.3 ZARSummary: A new airport is going to be built on the Island of Sodor. The trains, which are already very busy, become even busier as construction begins. There are many mishaps along the way and the engines will have to work together in order to get everything working properly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hit Entertainment 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV THOHolt, Bob
Summary: "A food-themed, pun-filled book of advice and encouragement for children"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books For Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOLRoberts, Robin
Summary: "'Regardless of how much money you have, your race, where you live, what religion you follow, you are going through something. Or you already have or you will. As Momma always said, Everybody's got something.' So begins beloved Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts's new memoir in which she recounts the incredible journey that's been her life so far, and the lessons she's learned along the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Pub 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ROBERTS, ROBIN ROBJohnston, Elizabeth
Summary: "Little Mobi isn't like other cubs, but to Mother Bear, he means the world. Life is hard for Mobi and his mother, but love carries them through -- until a vulture named Culture seeds a new idea: 'Why don't you just live for yourself?' Follow Mobi as he learns the value of life at all stages, and experience the lessons with your own family through the games and discussion questions included in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brave Books 2023
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Summary: "Crappy apartments, lame relationships, getting passed over for a great job (again)--not what we expected for our adult lives. Americans tell their children you can become anything! But let's face it--most of us can't. Sure, some of our peers go on to become astronauts or billionaires. But most of us don't. In Average Is the New Awesome, Samantha Matt offers encouragement to us regular humans....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seal Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 MATWoodcock, Fiona
Summary: Follows best friends Pip and Parker, who know just what to do and say to encourage and support each other.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE WOOGurney, John Steven
Summary: When Blossom Honey Possum joins her favorite baseball team, the Fernwood Valley Fuzzies, she watches her teammates lose hope, but decides to use her team spirit to encourage them as they prepare to play the Rocky Ridge Red Claws.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Papercutz 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 TALJohn, Jory
Summary: "Attention, reader: You're going to LOVE this book! No, really, you are. It's got everything you could ever want: comedy, drama, action, heart. Plus--are you ready? It's got homework! Ahh yeah! And a trip to the best place ever, the dentist! Ahhhh yeahhh! Additionally--brace yourself--it's got raisins! Nature's candy. AHH YEAHHH! This book is so great, you won't be able to stop reading it. I...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE JOHSchneider, Michael James
Summary: Featuring many of @blcksmth's most iconic balloon, flower, and light installations--plus exclusive new content--this book has a little something for everyone. Filled with funny, inspiring, and heartwarming messages on topics like self-love, self-growth, self-doubt, and advice for your future self, this is the perfect gift for any occasion or reader.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2024
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Summary: Passed and Present is a one-of-a-kind guide for discovering creative and meaningful ways to keep the memory of loved ones alive. Inspiring and imaginative, this bona fide "how-to" manual teaches us how to remember those we miss most, no matter how long they’ve been gone. Passed and Present is not about sadness and grieving—it is about happiness and remembering. It is possible to look forward,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seal Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155 GILAndreae, Giles
Summary: A parent shares words of love and encouragement as a child drifts off to sleep.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger Tales 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC AndreLondon, Jonathan
Summary: With encouragement from his friends and family, Froggy learns how to ride his shiny new bike.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2006