Wright-Ruiz, Kiera
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 WRISharp, Sid
Summary: "Bellwether Riggwelter is out of blackberries. While he loves gathering treats and roaming the forest, he dreads running into the very dangerous wolves. To protect himself, he builds the ultimate disguise: a wolf suit. And it works...sort of."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 SHAPearlman, Robb
Summary: A celebration of how colors are for everyone depicts characters engaging in their favorite activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PEACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE PEALiu, 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023
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Summary: "Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome. Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. He loves gliding across the ice, taking flight on jumps, and moving with the music--there's nothing else like it! But as Wei's first big competition...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHEColagiovanni, Marc
Summary: Talking to their reflection in the mirror, a young child explores and affirms all the things that make them unique and, in fact, perfectly perfect.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2024
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE COLWoollvin, Bethan
Summary: A feisty little girl learns who the real monsters are in this brilliantly funny medieval adventure. Once, there lived a little girl called Bo. Bo wanted to be just like her brothers and capture a fearsome monster. Bo is small, too small to catch a monster--or so her brothers say. But Bo isn't one to take no for an answer, so she sets off on a quest to catch a monster of her own. Can she defeat...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2023
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Summary: Mirha questions her name after her classmates continually pronounce it wrong on the first day of school so her mother helps her to learn the significance of her name and to be proud of it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SYEKrulik, Nancy E.
Summary: Even though she thinks Charlie Brown is a hopeless case, Lucy the "psychiatrist" is still willing to give him advice--for five cents a visit.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight 2011
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE KRUCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE KRUDewdney, Anna
Summary: "Little Excavator wants to help the big rigs transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park, but he is too small to get the job done! That is, until he finds a job that is a perfect Little E-sized task"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2017
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Summary: "When Pete starts at a new school, he soon finds out that being a bystander to bad behavior is not tolerated."--Unedited summary from book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ferne Press 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JPB SOR BASKETDyball, Rennie
Summary: Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z! This ode to self-love and kindness encourages us to remember that every body is worthy of respect, whether it be letting go on the dance floor or engaging in peaceful rest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE DYBCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DYEBanker, Ashok
Summary: "I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lantana Publishing Ltd., UK 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BANByers, Grace
Summary: Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E BYECopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BYEFranklin, Ashley
Summary: Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG FRAHolt, Bob
Summary: Bob loves his red jacket. The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool. The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him and even speak to him. But when a wave washes it away, will Bob lose his cool and his newfound friends, too?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOLCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOLBaker, Thea
Summary: Celebrating uniqueness, this delightful picture book follows Jeffrey the Giraffe as he searches for a place to belong, then realizes that although he may be different, he is perfect just the way he is.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Genius Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC BAKNass, Barbara
Summary: Squirrel closes his tailoring shop to get ready for winter, but he keeps getting interrupted by neighbors needing his special help.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction NassCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE NASBonilla, Lindsay
Summary: Striking a chord with anyone who's ever felt out of sync, this hilarious, offbeat story follows Half Note as she leaves the musical staff because she believes she's not important, until the Composer and staff work to convince her to change her tune and come back.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BONDewdney, Anna
Summary: Little Excavator wants to help the big rigs transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park, but he's too small to get the job done! That is, until he finds a job that's a perfect Little E-sized task.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J ORANGE LITLittman, Sarah
Summary: "After winning state as a freshman starting pitcher, Declan Taylor accidentally messes up his throwing arm. Despite painful surgery and brutal physical therapy, he might never pitch again. He's forced to get a job to help his family out, and his best friend, Jake Lehrer, is flirting with Declan's crush, or ditching him to hang out with the team or his friends from synagogue. Declan plays a lot...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC LITClanton, Ben
Summary: Rot is a mutant potato. Like most mutant potatoes, Rot loves all sorts of games and contests. So when he sees a sign for the Cutest in the World Contest, he cant wait to enter. But when Rot realizes who hes up againstan itty-bitty baby bunny, a little-wittle cuddly kitten, and an eenie-weenie jolly jellyfishhe loses confidence. Will the judges find room in their hearts for an adorable mutant...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books, Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD CLAGarrett, Camryn
Summary: "After not being able to have a sweet sixteen party, Mahalia decides to throw a coming out party to celebrate love and herself"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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Summary: It's hatching season and Jemison Elementary is buzzing about the arrival of the baby chicks. Fifth-grader Jillian must learn to speak and break free of her shell to enter her school's competition and keep her promise to her grandmother.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Versify, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022