Bolden, Tonya
Summary: "Before there was Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The godmother of rock & roll started as a little girl from Arkansas with music in her air, in her hair, in her bones, wiggling her toes. With a big guitar in hand and a big voice in her soul, she grew into a rock & roll trailblazer in a time when women were rarely seen rocking out."--Front...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 THALari, Zahra
Summary: "After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her... not yet at least! Illustrated with Sara Alfageeh's energetic lines and colors that pop right off the page, we follow Zahra's story as she glides across...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LARBrisson, Pat
Summary: As a family sits down to enjoy a meal, thoughts of those who provide the food, from farmers who plant and tend seeds to store clerks who sell groceries, fill each one with gratitude.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House, Publishers 2018
Copies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRINoble, Trinka Hakes
Summary: "An original legend explaining the origin of sea glass, those small pieces of colored glass found and collected on beaches. This tale attributes it to the tears of mermaids, weeping for lives lost at sea"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2016
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Gibson, Ginger Foglesong
Summary: In this bilingual story that introduces descriptive adjectives, words for the weather, months, and a child's seasonal wardrobe, children enjoy what makes each season special.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2020
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG GIBSummary: Twenty-three illustrators of children's literature discuss their lives, inspirations, and creative backgrounds and present photographs of themselves and their work spaces along with examples of their illustrations.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2007
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: J Arts ArtistMartinez-Neal, Juana
Summary: "Explora las maravillas de la Amazonía con Zonia, una niña asháninka, cuyas alegres aventuras en la selva se interrumpen un día por un misterioso y desconcertante descubrimiento." --contraportada.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2021
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 MAR SPANISHRogers, Lisa Jean
Summary: "A picture book biography about pioneering composer, John Cage"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books 2023
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CAGHo, Joanna
Summary: "Her son will be courageous and kind, powerful and curious, and blaze his own trail. He will know that it is okay to cry, or be scared, or uncertain. Above all, he will know that he is more than enough exactly as he is. An extraordinary gift for Mother's Day and loved ones everywhere" --
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOMarley, Cedella.
Summary: In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2011
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MARAlmond, David
Summary: "Joe is starstruck, determined to find his way up, up, up to the magical lights in the night sky. "In your dreams!" his pals say. But when Joe and his dad put their heads and hearts together, there's no stopping them. Together they climb ladders, construct towers, and launch rockets in a tireless quest to reach the unreachable. Airy and playful, Gill Smith's dynamic illustrations perfectly...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Calkhoven, Laurie
Summary: Discusses Misty Copeland's family, childhood, and early dancing years before she became a world famous ballerina.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Fine CalkhovenRyan, Holly
Summary: When a pirate steals Princess Prudence's favorite stuffed animal, the very determined princess embarks on a high-seas adventure to rescue her beloved royal teddy bear.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger Tales 2022
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE RYAMagruder, Nilah
Summary: "Equipped with a camera and determination, an adventurous little girl tries to track down an elusive red fox, which proves more difficult than she thought"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2016
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Fallon, Jimmy
Summary: Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure is an engaging and hilarious picture book that serves young readers as an introduction to basic Spanish vocabulary, brought to life by superstar team-up Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez. Meet Pollo, a friendly little chicken who just wants to play. And play, and play, and play all day! Pollo makes any activity more fun. Why just go to the beach when you...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2022
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: 468 SPANISH FALCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: Je Tod FallonHolub, Joan
Summary: "Learn all about important leaders who represent, empower, and support the LGBTQIA+ community in this engaging board book perfect for proud leaders-in-training! Now even the youngest readers can learn all about important people who are from or helped support the LGBTQIA+ community! Highlighting ten memorable people who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this discovery primer...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD HOLJohnston, Aviaq
Summary: Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for hours), and friends who are better than she is at a million other things. Nalvana thinks she must be the only kid in town without a superpower. But then her mom shows Nalvana that she is unique...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Inhabit Media Inc. 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JOHLiu, Linda
Summary: "When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals! These beautiful stones make him wonder: Can he be special, too? Perhaps he'll find an answer in the World's Most Beautiful Gem exhibition ... or maybe, just...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.O'Connor, Jane
Summary: George tries to be the best helper he can be, but when his parents paint the garage and their hungry dog finds her way in, the mess is George's fault and he learns he must listen to directions to succeed as a helper.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Flamingo Books 2022
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE O'COCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE O'COSantamaria, Sendy
Summary: Yenebi, her sister Melanie, and mom drive to school every morning across the US-Mexico border.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SANLoggins, Kenny
Summary: In this version of the pop rock song "Footloose," zookeeper Jack joins the zoo animals in an all-night dance party.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J ORANGE FOOHarris J
Summary: An illustrated song celebrating life and encouraging readers to spread peace on earth.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HARYoon, Helen
Summary: "An egg left by a bunny causes comical chaos among a group of animals as they try to come to a consensus on whether it's time to celebrate the holiday--or breakfast"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE YOOCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE YOODean, James
Summary: Presents an adaptation of the "Itsy Bitsy Spider," in which Pete and his friends know just how to help the spider succeed.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2020