Nambi, Shoshana
Summary: "Sukkot is Shoshi's favorite Jewish holiday. She and her brothers love to decorate their sukkah, the hut where her family will celebrate. But who will win the Ugandan Abayudaya community's annual sukkah contest? While only one sukkah can be the best, everybody wins when neighbors work together."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kalaniot Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NAMSalazar, Alicia
Summary: Camila has entered a singing competition and she knows that she wants to sing her family's favorite song; but when it comes to actually competing Camila is very nervous about the size of the audience and being in the spotlight--but Camila knows her family is there and that she can use that knowledge to overcome her stage fright. Includes artistic activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SALStinson, Kathy
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 STIReid, C. L.
Summary: Her second place finish in a writing contest for third graders disappoints Emma, a deaf girl, but her best friend Izzie, who did not expect much, is thrilled to finish third, so the girls decide to celebrate together. Includes an ASL fingerspelling chart and a sign language guide.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2023
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Summary: After the international success of The World's Biggest Fart, comes this hilarious animal poop contest. The horse thinks that his poop is the best in the world. But the cow thinks that hers is better. The pig, the goat and the duck disagree... Which is the best poop in the universe? The animals decide to organize a poop contest! When the big day arrives, the contestants come from far and wide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: NubeOcho 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ORDDrago, Flavia Z.
Summary: Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest flier, the most cunning conjuror, and the most superb shape-shifter. She has won trophies for potions, herbology, and alchemy--and now she dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Cake-off! As the youngest in a long line of masters of the Dark Arts of Patisserie, Leila wants her entry to be perfect. But even...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DRAGoldfield, Anna
Summary: "Throughout history, humans have been challenging themselves against one another. Who could be the fastest? The strongest? The smartest? While this was going on, some other people decided to create epic contests that were... well, a little more unusual. From toe wrestling and extreme ironing to giant pumpkin boat races and air guitar championships, get ready to witness the most amazing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Created for St. Martin's Press by Neon Squid 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 790.1 GOLProchovnic, Dawn Babb
Summary: Lucy wants to surprise her grandmother by winning a blue ribbon at the flower show, and after a few mistakes she is proud of her results, but will the judges agree?--
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Publisher / Publication Date: West Margin Press 2021
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Summary: "A set of eyes peering out from the book pages dares the readers to engage in a staring contest and the narrator is very confident of a victory"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peter Pauper Press, Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SOLGehl, Laura
Summary: While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by himself atop the beautiful fjord. But when it's time for the Viking Games, everyone must participate. Will Leif let down his clan . . . or surprise them?
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2022
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Summary: While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games--he does the best hecan, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GEHPallotta, Jerry
Summary: "Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2023
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Summary: "Clark the Shark is super excited about the drawing contest. The winner gets Captain Suckermouth comics, signed by Captain Suckermouth! When Clark asks Joey Mackerel for help, his excitement gets the best of him and he doesn't listen to his friend. Joey is sad because his pet catfish died. Will Clark be able to truly listen and put his friend first? Clark the Shark has been embraced in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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2 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN HALHeim, Alastair
Summary: The Grinch is back and ready to prove to the residents of Who-ville that he has changed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE HEIMatheis, Emily
Summary: "Bang! Whack! Whirrr! It's time for a birdhouse building contest! Opal's friends all have endless ideas on how to make their constructions stand out. There are bells, pom-poms, basketballs, and many more materials to use--and yet Opal still feels stuck. Maybe a simple, sturdy piece wood...a few nails and screws will be just right. But when the judges don't pick Opal's birdhouse, she may still...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yeehoo Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MATMurphy, Julie
Summary: Barbara "Bunny" Binks comes from a long line of Barbaras, that started with her mother and grandmother. She loves putting her hair up in "bunny buns," playing with her rabbit Ralph, and eating marshmallows. Then one day, she participates in her favorite marshmallow eating contest at field day called "Chubby Bunny," and her classmates start teasing her. But with a little help from her grandma...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer & Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MURCenko, Doug
Summary: Ingrid has everything a Viking could want--a cozy home, a best friend, and very cute kittens. But she's always wanted one more thing, to win the Strongest Viking Contest. Her only problem? She doesn't know how to swim! Her best friend Stig is determined to help her learn . . . but along the way Ingrid learns that that some things are even more important than winning.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking Children's Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CENYoung, Amy
Summary: When a mustachioed rabbit spots a mustache contest, he is met with some serious facial hair competition.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE YOUWheeler, Lisa
Summary: "Dinosaurs compete in genres of dance from hip-hop to ballet to swing dancing and more at the Dino-Dancing Finale"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2017
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Summary: When Shovel sees Ruler at the beach, he knows there will be trouble but a sandcastle-building contest proves surprising to both the Beach Toys and the School Supplies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CICStead, Philip Christian
Summary: "The cruel North Wind and the kind Sun vie to take the coats from three sisters out on a walk"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STETullet, Hervé
Summary: Using no special effects other than the reader's imagination, a series of dots multiplies, grows, or changes color by pressing, tilting, or blowing on the previous page.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Handprint Books, an imprint of Chronicle Books 2011
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Summary: Explore the workings of a grand piano through the eyes of a young musician preparing for recital. The cumulative structure should satisfy curious readers interested in how pianos function, from the pedal pressed to the ground to the keys that hoist the hammers. It's sure to be a musical treat for students, teachers, and music enthusiasts alike.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gnome Road Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE JANLitwin, Eric
Summary: Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2012