Burach, Ross
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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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD LONDoerrfeld, 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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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TILLaRochelle, David
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: 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 PAUMeister, 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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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN MEIBoynton, Sandra
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: "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.
Format: moving image
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: 362.196 ROBCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ROBERTS, ROBIN ROBSummary: "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 Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JOHGurney, 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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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 GURMatt, Samantha
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 WOOGilbert, Allison.
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 AndreContents: The new science of leading change -- The three keys to influence -- Create vital behaviors -- Help them love what they hate -- Help them do what they can't -- Provide encouragement -- Provide assistance -- Change their economy -- Change their space -- Become and influencer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153 INFLondon, 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
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Summary: Presents a book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pamela Dorman Books/Viking 2018