Ho, Richard
Summary: A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOCopies Available at Peninsula
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE HOBrown, Monica
Summary: A powerful and accesible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens." Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROKeats, Ezra Jack
Summary: The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KEACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: JE Set Spanish Keats 1962Dahl, Candy
Summary: Tiny Broadwick, a teeny, uneducated mill girl, had big dreams of soaring above the earth, out of poverty, and above expectations. She became the first woman to parachute from an airplane, and her idea for the rip cord paved the way for pilots to safely escape in-flight emergencies. This thrilling biography shows how Tiny's determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy lifted her up to stand...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2023
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Summary: "When a new family moves in, the whole neighborhood comes together to celebrate what makes their community diverse and special"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PENLasky, Kathryn
Summary: "Ever since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her childhood fascination with light inspired her life's work. Mina became an astronomer in a time when women were discouraged from even looking through telescopes. Yet Mina believed that the universe, with its billions of stars, was a riddle--and she wanted to help solve it. Mina ultimately helped to create a map of the universe...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FLEMedina, Juana
Summary: Remind yourself every day how amazing you are with this joyful celebration of ... YOU! The words and pictures in this book are here to remind the reader how wonderful they are! Focusing on helping to build emotional literacy, self-esteem, and self-worth as well as improving communication skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Versify, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MEDBrown, Carron
Summary: Watch as astronauts blast off into space with this beautifully illustrated book. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how astronauts work, eat and exercise on a space station, and will delight in following a crew from lift-off to touch-down. The innovative see-through feature fulfills a similar function to...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPANISH BROBrown, Monica
Summary: En este vibrante libro ilustrado bilingüe sobre la biografía del músico Tito Puente, los lectores bailarán al ritmo de la vida de este rey del mambo. A Tito Puente le encantaba golpear ollas y sartenes cuando era niño, pero lo que realmente soñaba era tener su propia banda algún día. Desde Spanish Harlem hasta los premios Grammy, y todos los ritmos intermedios, esta es la historia real de la...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROMotum, Markus
Summary: "Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 MOTSummary: Children are used to hearing about how important it is to protect nature, but they may not fully understand how the natural world can positively impact their emotional wellbeing. With that in mind, this book looks to show children how nature can be fun, uplifting, consoling and even offer companionship.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The School of Life 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J304.2 SCHSummary: "This adorable full-color board book with sturdy pages features essential signs that will help children ages 0 to 3 learn to communicate even before they can talk. With help from Josh, Blue, and the rest of the Nickelodeon Blue's Clues & You gang, young children will love learning sign language"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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Summary: In this rhyming mash-up of many fairy tales, the reader is invited to follow Rosie down the many possible paths which may lead to a sleeping maiden, a hungry wolf, a girl locked in a tower, or a goose that lays golden eggs--but with some luck, and some smart choices, Rosie may save herself and her fellow fairy tale characters.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SNYLong, Michael G.
Summary: "This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of Bayard Rustin, an openly gay civils rights leader, who, with the support of Dr. King and future congressman John Lewis, led 250,000 people to the doorstep of the U.S. government demanding change"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RUSTai, Elaine
Summary: This Kickstarter-funded picture book about consent presents various scenarios in which kids (and even adults) might feel uncomfortable, and addressing how to express and respect those boundaries and concerns. In thinking about how we teach or learn about ways we grant access to our own bodies and others', this book stems from the author's experiences as a librarian, as well as in her own...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bloom Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TAIArmand, Glenda
Summary: The Birthday Bird flies to a child's house on their special day to bake them a birthday cake the Kartoo way.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN ARMAlber, Diane
Summary: "Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that's okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Diane Alber Art LLC 2019
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Summary: "When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?" In these pages is a timeless celebration of the individuals and experiences that help shape young children into the most remarkable and unique beings that they can be"--Jacket flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SELKennen, Sophie
Summary: "Through playful rhymes and colorful artwork, all the things that make our bodies special-from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes-are celebrated. This sweet and inclusive book encourages young readers to acknowledge and accept differences, and offers the perfect opportunity to open up conversations about body acceptance. Back matter includes tips and conversation starters for...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2022
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KENLaRue, Nicole
Summary: "This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic. Little ones are encouraged to sway like an octopus, kick like a donkey, hop like a kangaroo, and much more. These simple, engaging prompts help children focus on the movement of their own bodies, helping to relieve stress and develop a mind-body connection." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gibbs Smith 2022
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BRDHolub, Joan
Summary: "We're big construction stuff with mighty jobs to do. But how exactly do we work? What makes us super skilled? Team up with us and you'll find out. It's time to work. Let's build!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2023
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Summary: An introduction to the LEGO Ninjago heroes includes coverage of their enemies, battles, weapons, vehicles, dragons, and training regimens.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Summary: An illustrated counting rhyme that celebrates the beauty of nature and recommends ways to protect our one and only world, including recycling, conserving energy, and repairing broken items.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: WorthyKids, Hachette Book Group 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPILazowski, Anna
Summary: "Abigail has a dark cloud. One day it appears and then it's always with her, taking different shapes. At school, it's a ball of worries following behind her. At ballet class, it's a fog that gets in the way of her grand jetés. At a birthday party, it's a shadow that takes away her appetite. How can Abigail find a way to step outside her dark cloud when it's always there? And then one day, she...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2023