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Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn't like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent. Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs. He'd much rather give a high five--or a low five, a side...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"Turtles are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica. But not for long! When a David Attenborough-esque narrator explains that turtles are found everywhere except Antarctica, one determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting other non-Antarctic animals along the way--much to the narrator's dismay--the turtle and his adventurous friends travel through fields, forests, and cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly...
4) Saturday
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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2023 Monarch Award Nominees
Anti-Racism: Contemporary Black Life
Black Authors: Board and Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
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Anti-Racism: Contemporary Black Life
Black Authors: Board and Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
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Description
When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019].
Language
English
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2023 Monarch Award Nominees
AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
BPL Find Your Voice 2023
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AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
BPL Find Your Voice 2023
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"Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage. He especially takes care with his patka--his turban--smoothing it out and making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet's mom finds a new job in a snowy city and they have to move, all he wants is to be invisible. Will he ever feel a happy sunny yellow again?"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Meet some of the wackiest creatures under the sea--creatures that look like food--through eye-catching photos and engaging text. This funny, informative book introduces readers to the egg yolk jellyfish, the lettuce sea slug, the chocolate chip sea star, and many more! Accessible text and engaging photos make this a very fun read.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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2022 Department Favorites! (SCPL-YS)
2023 Monarch Award Nominees
SGD 2023 Monarch Nominees
Summer Reads - Picture Books
2023 Monarch Award Nominees
SGD 2023 Monarch Nominees
Summer Reads - Picture Books
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From the team behind See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog comes a funny and handy guide that explains just how (and how not!) to say I'm sorry. Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend's balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth's toes, hilarious...
Author
Series
Doggo and pupper volume 1
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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2023 Monarch Award Nominees
Children's Staff Picks Irish American Heritage Month
OBD Ready for Chapter Books - YOUTH
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Children's Staff Picks Irish American Heritage Month
OBD Ready for Chapter Books - YOUTH
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Description
Doggo, an older dog, is used to things a certain way. When Pupper shows up, Doggo's routine changes. Pupper is very playful and soon the humans realize Pupper needs some training. But when Pupper comes back from puppy school, Doggo senses that, although Pupper is well-behaved, he isn't happy. So Doggo shows Pupper how to rediscover his fun side.
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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2023 Monarch Award Nominees
K&T - Black Joy - Fiction
SGD 2023 Monarch Nominees
Summer Reading Challenge 2023 (Preschoolers)
K&T - Black Joy - Fiction
SGD 2023 Monarch Nominees
Summer Reading Challenge 2023 (Preschoolers)
Description
While Milo and his sister travel to a detention center to visit their incarcerated mother, he observes strangers on the subway and draws what he imagines their lives to be.
10) What if, Pig?
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"Pig is so incredibly kind and fabulously fun, but he also has a big secret--he's a tremendous worrier! When Pig gets the brilliant idea to throw a party for Mouse and their friends, he can't help but think of everything that could possibly go wrong. After all, what if a lion eats all the invitations? What if nobody comes? or worse, what if everyone comes and has an awful time?"--
11) Lift
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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2023 Monarch Award Nominees
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Kids)
Books to Read Aloud Grades K-2
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Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Kids)
Books to Read Aloud Grades K-2
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Description
From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons! Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's Friday night, and these kids are ready to wrestle! Join Dangerous Daddoo as he dishes out some serious moves to get the kids ready for bed. But what happens when Flying Mom Bomb gets home from work? Are the kids toast?
13) Bilal cooks daal
Author
Publisher
Salaam Reads
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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2022-05 - Asian & Pacific Islander Voices
2023 Monarch Award Nominees
2023 Monarch Read-a-Likes (SCPL-YS)
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2023 Monarch Award Nominees
2023 Monarch Read-a-Likes (SCPL-YS)
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Description
Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.--
Author
Publisher
Harper an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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2022-06 - Pride Month Novels
2023 Monarch Award Nominees
2023 Monarch Read-a-Likes (SCPL-YS)
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2023 Monarch Award Nominees
2023 Monarch Read-a-Likes (SCPL-YS)
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Description
"A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her...
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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2022 Most Checked Out by Cardholders - Youth
2023 Monarch Award Nominees
2023 Summer Book Picks with Miss Rachel
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2023 Summer Book Picks with Miss Rachel
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Description
Tiger unwittingly helps some worms overcome their fear of tigers with a well-placed, informative book, but will a wormy hug aid a fearful Tiger? Part of the "Elephant & Piggie like reading" series promoted by Mo Willems.
16) The magical yet
Author
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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2023 Monarch Award Nominees
AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage Month
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AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage Month
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Description
Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"A non-fiction exploration of animal crossings built by animal lovers around the world to help animals cross over, under, around, and through human construction"--
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"The true story of the high-flying Harlem Globetrotters -- the team that changed basketball forever. In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot! You will find skilled athletes, expert players, and electrifying performers, all rolled into one! You will find nonstop, give-it-all-you've-got, out-to-win-it, sky's-the-limit basketball. You will find The Harlem Globetrotters, who played the most...
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
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Description
Milo hace un largo viaje en metro. Para pasar el tiempo, observa a la gente a su alrededor y hace dibujos de cómo se imagina que son sus vidas. Está el hombre de bigotes con un crucigrama; Milo lo dibuja jugando al solitario en un apartamento desordenado. Está la mujer vestida de novia; Milo la dibuja en una gran ceremonia en la catedral. Y luego está el chico del traje; Milo lo dibuja llegando a su hogar, que es un castillo. ¿Pero qué pasa...
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