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| The Perfect Place by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Paola EscobarGetting a perfect grade on his robot report makes Lucas hyper-aware of how his seemingly perfect prep school compares to his family's shabby apartment. Thoughtfully detailed digital art follows Lucas as he begins to understand the benefits of imperfection. Read-alike: The Yellow Handkerchief by Donna Barba Higuera. |
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For our daughters
by Mel Nyoko
"Empowering, enlightening and encouraging, this testament to loving who you are, exactly as you are, helps girls everywhere, but particularly Black girls, to realize there are no limits to what they can achieve. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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I am more than
by LeBron James
"Lively rhyming verse from the NBA superstar and cultural icon reminds young readers they are more than one label, trait or interest?—?and they can do anything they set their minds to. Illustrations. "
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| Being Home by Traci Sorell; illustrated by Michaela GoadeThis spare, imaginative picture book is styled as a Cherokee child's sketchbook, detailing the journey as she and her mom leave the crowded city and are welcomed into a large, loving community on the reservation. With a multi-award-winning pair of Indigenous creators, Being Home is a must-read family story. |
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Are you small?
by Mo Willems
"Are YOU small? This tiny question allows readers to zoom in from an average-sized kid down to a single quark"
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| This Beach Is Loud! by Samantha CotterillDuring a much-anticipated beach trip, a young boy is overwhelmed by the noisy, too-stimulating atmosphere until some support from Dad helps him enjoy a day of play. While it's designed specifically for kids who experience sensory processing issues, this own voices book (part of the Little Senses series) may appeal to a wide variety of readers. |
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| Little Houses by Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura DronzekQuiet wonder suffuses this story about a child visiting her grandparents at the seaside. Bold, up-close illustrations of the shells the child finds balance her expansive musings about the shells' former inhabitants and the mysteries of the deep ocean. Read-alike: Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse. |
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| Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee... by Heidi Tyline King; illustrated by Ekua HolmesIn this fascinating biography, vibrantly textured collage illustrations pay fitting tribute to MaVynee Betsch, the distinctly dressed opera singer turned eco-warrior who fought to preserve public access to American Beach, a piece of Florida coast purchased by her grandfather to combat segregation. |
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Seaside stroll
by Charles Trevino
A child, a doll, and an adult go for a walk on the beach one late afternoon of a cold winter day, before heading home to dinner and a bedtime story
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Friends
by Geraldo Valâerio
Readers are brought along on a joyful aquatic adventure in this third wordless picture book from Geraldo Valério. A trip to the beach turns into a magical journey under the sea. Each page is a visual treasure trove filled with fish and bubbles and other underwater delights in this celebration of friendship and imagination.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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