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Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"It is not the destination, but the journey. Inspired by this timeless adage, You Are a Beautiful Beginning combines lyrical storytelling and lovely art, blossoming into a celebration of self-love, friendship, and community. With beautiful simplicity and hidden depth, this meditative and magical picture book encourages readers old and young to discover their own endless potential." --book jacket.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"A tickle plus a snuggle makes for a tuggle while a snickle and a higgle gets you a sniggle....[This] board book takes the reader on an engaging romp through repeated rhyming sounds landing right back at the best feeling ever—a snuggle with someone you love." --publisher's website
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Description
There will be times when you walk into a room
and no one there is quite like you.
There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it.
Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders...
6) Just flowers
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
Izzy's grumpy neighbor insists Izzy remove unwanted flowers from his rose garden, but instead of discarding them, Izzy spreads the joy to others, leading to a town blossoming with a rainbow of flowers.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Using 'The House That Jack Built' rhyme scheme and beginning with the planting of a single seed, the journey of bringing a pumpkin to harvest comes to life....Under Molly's watchful eye and care, each stage of growth--from the seed to the sprout to the leaves to the final fruit on the vine--is showcased. And at the end, Molly's lovely pumpkin is turned into a delicious pie for one and all to share in a celebration of gratitude. All from the seed that...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Hanging upside down in a tree, Sydney imagines he is a sleepy, sun-bathing sloth. And that's where Sami finds him. Sami thinks sloths are too slow, so she scampers up the tree and becomes a spider monkey. 'Fast is fun!' she chatters. 'Fast is best!' And that’s where Edward finds them… One after another, the neighborhood kids wander by and slip into a shared imaginative world where leaves and giant flowers unfurl, playing, laughing, teasing...
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Description
"It’s the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness. The children aren’t worried about the legendary Grizzled Grist who lives here; they’re excited to show off their outdoor skills—foraging, climbing, trapping. No one’s impressed with Liam’s skill of hiding. But it turns out a hider can see what others think does not exist....When the children and their frazzled teacher walk confidently into disaster, little Liam saves the day—a triumph...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Frida Bellows lives in a big house made up of four apartments. Every morning, she gets on her father’s shoulders and taps on the ceiling with a broomstick. This wakes her neighbor, a student named Ben Doldrums who knocks on the wall to wake the Mercredis, who in turn knock on the floor to wake the Reynolds. Frida likes this morning tradition. It makes her feel like she’s part of something big. Things change, however, when Ben stops getting out...
15) Graduation day!
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"The school year is nearly over, and little bro is ready to graduate kindergarten! He and big sis head off for the very last day of school. He learned so much and can do so much on his own now. His cubby is cleaned out, he has his cap and gown, but—oh no!—his shoe is untied! No worries, he’ll show everyone what he can do!" --publishers' website
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Kanzi...has come to feel welcome in her American school--that is, until an entire shelf of books about immigrant kids and kids of color suddenly disappears from the school library. Upon learning that the books with kids who look like her have been banned by her school district, Kanzi descends into fear and helplessness. But her classmates support her, and together--with their teacher's help--they hatch a plan to hold a bake sale and use the proceeds...
19) Karate kids
Author
Pub. Date
2020
Description
"Join Maya and all her friends as they get together at the dojo for their Saturday karate class! There are moves to remember, blocks to practice, and punches to perfect. Maya is a white belt, which means she’s still a beginner, but with focus, balance, and determination — and a little help from her friends — can she show Sensei what she’s got?" --publisher's website
20) Gorgeously me!
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"I won’t be afraid to stand out or show the world what I’m all about. I am exactly who I’m meant to be. Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me! Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn’t always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self love and a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional." --publisher's website