Kiernan, Denise
Summary: "All across the world, among hundreds of cultures, over centuries, people have come together to give thanks. But in America, we didn't have an official Thanksgiving holiday until the 1800s. The holiday Americans know today exists because of a woman named Sarah Josepha Hale, a spirited letter-writing campaign, a sympathetic president, and a civil war."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.2649 KIESummary: "There's always time for a story! Two minutes to read-aloud and look at pictures makes this treasury perfect for quiet time or bedtime. Short little stories are just right for toddlers. Little Red Hen, Three Little Pigs, and even a Dinosaur story will engage your child or grandchild. This beautiful book is a keepsake for the family, and perfect for a 2-year-old birthday. Reading together makes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Toddler BrownKenan, Tessa
Summary: "In Skateboards, emergent readers learn about skateboards and how they're used as a mode of transportation. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: tadpole books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.22 KENMillner, Denene
Summary: In this heartfelt story about self-discovery, Miles Morales, aka Spider-Man, explores what it means to be an artist, a superhero and himself as he befriends a fellow artist who helps him learn more about his Puerto Rican heritage and the importance of his neighborhood.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marvel 2023
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Summary: Papa has something special planned for tonight's family dinner--and Bobo can't wait! Excited to learn how to make okra stew like his ancestors, Bobo helps Papa pick veggies from the garden, catch shrimp from the creek, rain down rice in the pot, simmer the stew, and even make a tasty side of cornbread. When the stew begins to bubble and pop, Bobo and his family gather around for a mouthwatering...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DAIKirwan, Wednesday
Summary: In their bath time reverie, Merbaby, an imaginative child, has wonderful aquatic adventures with their merdaddy until their fingers start to prune and it is time for bed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KIRDenise, Christopher
Summary: After achieving his dream of becoming a knight, a small owl protects the castle from a hungry dragon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DENCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DENCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DENDenise, Anika
Summary: "The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MORDenise, Anika
Summary: An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpré Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora! In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquena become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCACopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCASheard, Kierra Kiki
Summary: Kiki, a young African American Christian, is excited when Brittany and her popular friends ask her to sing with them in the elementary school talent show, but when the song they choose is one Kiki's parents feel is too grown-up, she must decide what is right for her.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SHEKenan, Tessa
Summary: "In Buses, emergent readers learn about buses and how they're used as a mode of transportation. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tadpole Books 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE KENKirwan, Wednesday
Summary: "From silly to serious, "no" can have many meanings but above all shows that little ones are getting bigger in this funny and empowering board book behind every kid's favorite two-letter word! "No" is not always a bad word--it's just part of growing up! Because when kids learn to hear and say the word "no," they'll learn when to say "yes."" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2023
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Summary: In this interactive board book, the reader is invited to find the brightly colored, but hidden, hearts by moving the attached wheel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE KIR (BOARD)Cazet, Denys
Summary: "Wake up!" says Rufus, a large and very hungry owl. "It's time to catch the fearsome mouse. I'm in a mood for a bowl of mouse soup for breakfast." Pip, who's better at sleeping than swooping, leaps from the nest and lands right on top of that fearsome mouse whose name, he learns, is Theodore. Is it time for breakfast... or friendship? Find out in this clever and classic picture book about two...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CAZBrennan-Nelson, Denise
Summary: Santa checks in on all his reindeer to make sure they are tucked in for the night before their big Christmas day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BREBourgeois-Vance, Denise
Summary: Sophia and Alex Make Friends at School teaches your child the art of positive socialization in public settings. By the end of the day, Sophia and Alex have made new friends in their school.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: JE VOX BOUBrennan-Nelson, Denise
Summary: Illustrations and simple text offer a good night to the library and its inhabitants--including puppet shows, comics, and the books tucked safely on their shelves.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRELanders, Ace
Summary: The weatherman predicts a beautiful, sunny day in LEGO City, so everyone heads to the beach. The weather is perfect for surfing or scuba diving--even the coast guard crew is enjoying some fun in the sun. But when dark storm clouds roll in over the ocean, it's up to the coast guard to spring into action and save the day!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2018
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Summary: "I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way." -- publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Children's Books 2021
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Summary: "A rhyming, nonfiction picture book about how dinosaurs evolved into birds"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Neal Porter Books/Holiday House 2019
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Summary: An introduction to bats discusses their physical characteristics, eating habits, habitat, and role in nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.4 GRAGravel, Elise
Summary: "Informative and fun book on bugs: In The Bug Club, Elise Gravel shares all her favourite and most interesting facts about these marvelous creatures, some of which are so unique and strange, you could almost imagine them living in outer space!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Drawn & Quarterly 2021
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Summary: "Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. "I want to be spaghetti!" they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kokila 2023
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JE WRIParsley, Elise
Summary: Babies go through their days doing different activities including tummy time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company/Hachett Book Group 2023