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Abed, Omar Adamson, Ged Birdsong, Bea Dek, Maria Fleming, Meg Fox, Mem Nakamura, Mei Phi, Bao Raby, Meg Timms, BarryAdamson, Ged
Summary: Bernard isn't like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can't seem to fly. He's left wondering what his wings are good for ... if they're even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ADAAdamson, Ged
Summary: Brian loves dinosaurs. When he discovers that frogs were around when dinosaurs were alive, he decides that makes him a dinosaur―a Brianosaurus, in fact. At first, it’s fun. But his woodland friends think he should roar all the time, not use trampolines or read books. And the frogs think he’s making the pond look bad. So Brianosaurus decides to act exactly the way they want. The trouble is, he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2024
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Summary: "Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing brothers--spreading music, joy, friendship, and good times along the way!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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Summary: "Short or tall, blue or brown eyes--Barbie and her friends all love themselves (and each other) for who they are! Children ages 4 to 6 will love to read how Barbie and her friends celebrate their differences"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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Summary: Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal how all of our lives are enriched by the vibrant cultural diversity immigrants bring to their new communities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Social Emo Fox 2018Adamson, Ged
Summary: "When Maude moves to a new town, everything feels okay. Things would feel just right if only she had a friend. So, Maude draws a blue puppy and names him Scribbly. He plays catch, takes naps, but most importantly, Scribbly teaches Maude the importance of staying true to herself and gives her the courage to meet new friends, both human and four-legged"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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Summary: "A moving, lovely cri de coeur from a father, whose daughter has moved to another country. The sense of loss and dislocation is countered by acceptance of the child's need to move away, grow up and become herself. This book would have great resonance in the Chinese diaspora -- but also in any diaspora. The loss that is entailed in leaving home, while at the same time the recognition of why it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids, Greystone Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MEIBustard, Ned
Summary: "Learn about the life of Saint Nicholas and discover why he became known as one of the greatest giftgivers of all time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: IVP Kids 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 NICNyoko, Mel
Summary: A Black mother replaces common misconceptions with empowering statements and lets her daughter know there are no limits to what she can achieve.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NYOFox, Mem
Summary: "A little boy takes a walk to fetch something for his breakfast before sitting down for a meal with his grandmother"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FOXCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FOXWong, Wai Mei
Summary: "A small child confronts his anxiety about the dark by befriending it. He thinks about the good things darkness provides--like safety for nocturnal creatures--then imagines the dark as a friendly companion made of shadow with whom he plays imaginary games, tells secrets, listens to music, and talks about beautiful things. The book concludes with an Author's Note about the Author's experience...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WONFox, Mem
Summary: A baby encounters a variety of young animals, including a clever monkey, a hairy warthog, and a dusty lion cub, before discovering the most precious creature of all.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2009
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JE FOXFox, Mem
Summary: "A star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2021
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Summary: Max's room has his name all over it--on his blanket and night light and wall. His parents call him The One and Only Max. And so, he is in for a big surprise at the playground one day, when he hears "Max, time to go home!" and two other kids come running. He's not the one and only after all! How many Maxes are in the world?! Millions of Maxes? But when he decides to help one of the other Maxes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2022
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Summary: "A freewheeling romp through the world of imagery and metaphor, this quietly startling collection of thirty poems, framed by the four elements, is about art and reality, fact and fancy. Look around: what do you see? A clown balancing a pie in a tree, or an empty nest perched on a leafless branch? As poet Connie Wanek alludes to in her afterword--a lively dialogue with former US Poet Laureate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2022
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Summary: This adorable read-aloud story introduces baby animals who share what they are called and what they grow up into, and shows how some baby animals share their names with several other species.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FLEFleming, Meg
Summary: A builder sketches a project, then gets to work with his friend digging, lifting, and sawing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FLEMedina, Meg
Summary: Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today--not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it's time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MEDCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MEDFleming, Meg
Summary: Illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate the seasons of the year and the joy each one brings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2019
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Summary: Piper and her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, are excited to attend a birthday party for their friend Ruthie. In kid-friendly language, Piper explains the accommodations Otto and Ruthie, who is also autistic, need in order to feel safe and secure in a stimulating new environment, such as wearing headphones to keep distracting noises muffled. The book provides explanations...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gibbs Smith 2022
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Summary: On their way to a May Day parade, twins Hue and Hoa spy a confused-looking duck and try to help it reach the pond, while neighbors from many countries offer help and greetings in different languages.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE PHICopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PHIBirdsong, Bea
Summary: In this adorable celebration of kindness and friendship, a young girl declares on her first day of school that she will find a best friend and sets out to do so.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Kids 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BIRAbed, Omar
Summary: A boy begrudgingly composes a sometimes-rhyming adventure with his precocious little sister.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: "This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well....OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things--a magic wand, a helicopter, even a rocket ship! It's the most fantastic unicorn EVER! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your marvelous new friend."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow Inc. 2023