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Jazmyne's Big Emotions: A Kids Book about Managing Feelings - Hardcover

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by Tom Tracy (Author), Beatriz Mello (Illustrator)Jazmyne is in foster care. At times, she experiences some pretty big emotions. Jazmyne explores the effects of those emotions and shares with readers some positive techniques she has learned to effectively manage her feelings. The book helps children develop greater coping skills and build resilience. It creates an opportunity for meaningful conversations about feelings between children and the adults who care for them. Themes addressed: foste...

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by Myrce'tez Gowan-Perkins (Author), Danielle Arrington (Illustrator) After Cali realizes that her natural hair doesn't listen to a thing she says, she decides to take her older sister's approach to treat her hair like a friend with kindness, love, and care. This uplifting story shines an unfiltered light on the frustration that many children with ethnic hair have and provides a positive, whimsical spin on embracing and celebrating hair. The sibling relationship between Cali and her older sis...

The Meteor Shower: Kaleidoscope Club Series Book #2 - Hardcover

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by Marie Mazas (Author), Jo?lle Passeron (Illustrator)Two friends explore the wonders of the night sky and learn the meaning of courage, community action, and friendship in a new STEAM adventure. Kaleidoscope Club besties, Nour and August, plan a nighttime meteor shower watch party in their club garden. Excited to map constellations and see shooting stars using their new telescope, they research astronomy, build a space capsule, and even organize a dark-sky campaign to reduce harmful light p...

The Giant and the Grizzly Bear - Hardcover

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by Rosemarie Avrana Meyok (Author), Thamires Paredes (Illustrator)In this traditional story from the Western Arctic, a kind giant adopts a human boy. One night, after a meal, the giant gives the boy one job, to watch for grizzly bears while he sleeps. Each time the boy sees a bear, he wakes the giant. But the giant is so big he is not concerned with any regular grizzly. That is until a giant grizzly appears and the giant must fight to protect himself and his adopted son! Told in a manner fait...

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by Bradley Christmas (Author) When Matthew's dad gets in trouble, he makes trouble for everyone else too. But with Dad in jail, Matthew and his mom have a chance to put their pieces back together.Mom makes plans for a summer down the coast, fixing up Grandpa's old place in an effort to make ends meet. The beach, the swirling rockpools, and the vast ocean offer new perspective and promise for Matthew as he strikes up a friendship with Bill, an old local who recognizes a fellow 'Saltwater Boy....

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by Bryher MacKenzie (Author), Gillian Eilidh O'Mara (Illustrator)For daydreamers and the young at heart, this stunningly illustrated journey through a star-encrusted sky captures the beauty of our world--and of bonds that cannot be broken by any kind of distance. Nana speaks of astronomy often, telling fantastical tales from many moons ago, tales her granddaughter wonders at. Tonight, with hot chocolate and constellations for company, they wait. Moonbeams bounce off the crashing waves, and, ...

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by Janie Hao (Author), Janie Hao (Illustrator)A one-of-a-kind, lift-the-flap picture book about some very big feelings.When a girl gets SO MAD at her dad, she starts to storm around and slam doors, but soon realizes she doesn't really like being mad. She tries everything she can think of to be less mad. Counting. Taking deep breaths. Drawing some pictures. But it is so hard to NOT be mad! A long day of being mad really wears the girl out, though, and that makes her sad. And, strangely enough,...

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by Lora Senf (Author)Winner of the Bram Stoker Award Evie once again leaves her world behind to rescue Blight Harbor's ghosts in this "deliciously dark and gripping" (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the middle grade Blight Harbor trilogy that's reminiscent of Doll Bones and Small Spaces. Evie Von Rathe has been home for only a few weeks from her adventure in the strange world of seven houses when Blight Harbor's beloved ghosts begin to disappear. Did they leave without saying goodbye, or has ...

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by Nicola Dahlin (Author)If you can't trust your parents, who can you trust?Cameron and Lewis Larsen are identical twins living normal, suburban lives ... until their mom and dad kill two uninvited guests at a neighborhood barbecue and then disappear. Following cryptic instructions their parents left behind, the twins make their way to a small hotel in Edinburgh. Too conspicuous as twins, they hide by pretending to be one person, each gathering clues on alternate days. The closer they get to ...

Goth Baby: Santa's Worst Nightmare! - Hardcover

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by Laura Hamlet (Author), Samantha Morazzani (Illustrator)When the Flats bring their newborn Goth Baby home, their pudgy black rescue cat, Santa Claws, must grapple with his discomfort and jealousy and ultimately learn that his parents can love them both. Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8 x 8 IN Publication Date: October 01, 2024

Twirling in a Beam of Light: A Woman's Life in Poetry - Paperback

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by Judy Kirkwood (Author)This book started in the 1970s when I was a writer of poems, having graduated with a Master's Degree from the Program for Writers at the University of Illinois, Chicago. I don't believe any of the poems in my original Masters manuscript survived, but some of the people depicted in it did, mainly me and my then boyfriend, then husband, then ex, and our friend Paul, who remains a Chicago character even if he lives in Indiana. Marriage is a fragile enterprise. A long one...

Papa's Butter Chicken: A Celebration of Family and Community - Hardcover

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by Monica Saigal (Author), Abeeha Tariq (Illustrator), Jos? Andr?s (Foreword by)This picture book is a celebration of Indian heritage, father-daughter relationships, and sharing with community. Includes a foreword by renowned chef José Andrés, and one of the author's own recipes. A young girl named Monica shares special time with her father as they prepare her favorite dish in this warm and inspiring picture book for kids ages 3-7. Monica loves the Butter Chicken that her father makes. She sp...

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by Alkisti Halikia (Author), Fotini Tikkou (Illustrator) In a quiet suburb of Paris, Matou passes a mosque on her way home from school and can't resist trying on some of the shoes she finds outside. Curious about the shoes' wearers, she begins to ask questions. Why do the sneakers of a neatly dressed boy look like they have never been worn? Why are the ballet flats of the girl from her school so worn out? With no one to give her any answers, she starts to imagine the answers for herself.One d...

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by Beth A. Richardson (Author)A courageous book about lions, wounds, and the healing that comes through roars.Davida Angelica Roared tells the story of Angel, who is wounded by a hunter's arrow. Angel survives the wounding, forgetting it ever happened. As a lioness with her own cubs, Angel finally remembers the wounding. Surrounded by the wise lions under a full moon, Angel begins to roar. She is healed through her roars and renamed "Davida the Courageous" by the wise old lions in her pride. ...

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by Micaela Chirif (Author), Joaqu?n Camp (Illustrator), Jordan Landsman (Translator)Little Elisa can't stop crying and no one knows why. After a sleepless night, it takes a grandmother's touch--and an explosive fart--to bring much-needed relief.One night, little Elisa begins to cry. At first her crying resembles a cat's meow. But it soon grows so loud that the flowers wilt and the birds fly out the window. We move her bed so she can see the moon, we wrap her up warm, cool her down, and tie a ...

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by Nydia Armendia-S?nchez (Author), Devon Holzwarth (Illustrator)A debut author and an award-winning illustrator unite to craft an entirely bilingual ode to the amor, courage, and memories we carry from one generation to the next, from one country to another. We worked and workedjuntos para realizar el sueño Nuestra familia . . . nos superamos as individuals andtogether Mamá tells her children a story that began when their papá was a niño, not far from here. Their abuelitas told stories of ...

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by Erika J. Kendrick (Author)This funny and fabulous novel about a middle school diva's hunt for the spotlight speaks to the importance of friendship and family--even in the midst of fame. Lyric Whitney Houston Darby has always wanted to be famous, just like her superstar mom. So when the hottest music-competition TV show announces auditions in town, it's her chance to compete--and maybe even score a record deal. There are just a couple of problems: First, the show requires industry experi...

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by Tegan Quin (Author), Sara Quin (Author), Tillie Walden (Illustrator)From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara and Eisner Award-winner Tillie Walden comes the second book in their bestselling contemporary middle grade graphic novel duology, all about crushes, crushing it, and being crushed by life in junior high--perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Sisters and Sweet Valley Twins. Tegan and Sara may have survived seventh grade, but their junior high jams are just beginning. Offstage, ...

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by Gabriele Davis (Author), Craig Stanley (Illustrator)A joyful, jazzy picture book following a Black family through a week of shared moments and simple pleasures, woven through with hidden musical jewels from spirituals and songs. We move to the sounds that FLOW through our days. Soft sounds, low sounds, LOUD sounds, slow sounds. Joyful, NOISEFUL, soulful sounds. OUR sounds. For this loving family, each moment of the day is filled with music, from the moment they wake to the sound of Mama h...

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by Triinu Laan (Author), Adam Cullen (Translator), Marja-Liisa Plats (Illustrator)2022 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition winner2021 The White Ravens catalog2021 Tartu Prize for Children's LiteratureEveryone deserves a quiet, restful retirement. But for John, a newly retired classroom skeleton, life is just beginning. When John is adopted by Grams and Gramps and leaves the classroom to live on their farm, every day is an exciting new adventure: John rides in the car for the ...

Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery - Hardcover

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by Yangsook Choi (Author), Yangsook Choi (Illustrator) Keo loves kimchi! And he loves Halmoni, his grandmother! But when Halmoni unexpectedly comes to visit and digs a big hole in the backyard, he's not sure what's going on. Could Halmoni be planning to bury a secret treasure?! Yangsook Choi, author and illustrator of the beloved picture book The Name Jar, serves up a tasty new story that's bursting with heart, humor, mystery, and . . . cabbage! Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.37 x 11.24 x ...

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by Louise Hung (Author)A chilling middle grade novel about a girl haunted by a hungry ghost.Molly Teng sees things no one else can.By touching the belongings of people who have died, she gets brief glimpses into the lives they lived. Sometimes the "zaps" are funny or random, but often they leave her feeling sad, drained, and lonely.The last thing Jade remembers from life is dying. That was over one hundred years ago. Ever since then she's been trapped in the same house watching people move in...

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by Steven Paul Winkelstein (Author)Welcome to a heartwarming and enchanting tale perfect for young readers and their families. "Elliot's Two Poodles" follows the delightful adventures of baby Elliot and his two loyal poodles, Wallee and Evo, from the very first day they meet.When Mama and Papa bring baby Elliot home, Wallee and Evo, two tiny poodles with wagging tails and curious noses, are eager to welcome the newest member of the family. From that moment, a special bond forms between the ba...

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by Kusum Mepani (Author), Yasmeen Ismail (Illustrator)A slice-of-life story with a feminist message about a young Indian girl and her sisters managing a bustling house full of boisterous guests on a busy Saturday. Saturday mornings start early for Meena. She and her sisters watch the sun rise while drinking chai before they clean the house and then head to the grocery store . . . while their brother gets to stay in bed. As the guests arrive, including Meena's favorite cousins, the women crowd...

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by Pete Hautman (Author)National Book Award winner Pete Hautman explores a friendship like no other--and the universal truth that dogs make life better, especially for underdogs. Evan doesn't seem to fit in at school or at home. He goes out of his way to avoid attention. He sits at the back of the bus, keeps his head down in class, and keeps to himself. But when a burr-covered border collie--a survivor with a gut instinct about the Boy--starts following him around and joining him on his runs,...

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by Waka T. Brown (Author), Yuko Jones (Illustrator)Author Waka T. Brown and artist Yuko Jones join forces for this picture book about a young girl who learns to appreciate life's imperfections when her grandmother teachers her about the Japanese art form kintsugi.Miki Amelia Masuda liked everything in her life to be perfect. Her room was immaculately clean. She only ate round cookies, not the broken ones. And if a stuffed animal had a tear in it, she couldn't bear to look at it. So when she a...

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by Robin Benway (Author)"In this heartwarming slice-of-life novel, a middle grade debut, Benway (The Wicked Ones) showcases the importance of friendship, family, and forgiveness in helping tweens navigate the awkwardness and uncertainty of early adolescence." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Benway weaves themes of teamwork, solidarity, gender equity, and empowerment throughout.... A heartwarming, richly told coming-of-age story that radiates humor and care." --Kirkus Reviews (starred rev...

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by Ann Clare Lezotte (Author)Effie is Deaf, and no one in her family speaks sign language, her language. This moving story of survival and found family, inspired by a true court case, is perfect for fans of Wonder and Out of My Mind.* "Quietly extraordinary." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Elegantly weaves a heartbreaking story with hope." --School Library Journal, starred reviewEffie and her older sister, Deja, have recently moved into their father's trailer after an incident at their mo...

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by Elly MacKay (Author)Follow dragon-expert Miriam and curious Celeste on a magical winter's day walk through their garden, where a snow dragon just might be hiding! Elly MacKay's luminous artwork and sweet sibling story will cast a spell over readers of all ages in this playfully imaginative picture book that's perfect for fans of Frozen. On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dra...

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by Amber McBride (Author)Praised as "a story of perserverance and love" in a starred review by Kirkus, here is a story about keeping dreams alive. Onyx lives with his mother, who is showing signs of early-onset dementia. He doesn't want to bring attention to his home -- if Child Protective Services finds out, they'll put him into foster care. As he's trying to keep his life together, the Civil Rights Movement is accelerating. Is there anywhere that's safe for a young Black boy? Maybe, if onl...

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by Colin Kaepernick (Author), Nessa Diab (Author), Gladys Jose (Illustrator)Activists Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab present a poetic anthem to your brilliance, your beauty, your very existence. Every child has the right to be free. . . the right to reach. . . the right to dream. . . This lyrical affirmation of what freedom truly means celebrates the principles of Colin and Nessa's Know Your Rights Camp -- an international movement that has inspired thousands of young people to rejoice in th...