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| I Got You: A Brother's Promise by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Shamar Knight-JusticeFrom the moment Rasheed is born, his caring big brother Anthony shows him how to do everything, whether it’s building a block tower, braving a thunderstorm, riding a bike, or -- eventually -- becoming a big brother himself. I Got You offers a sweet, straightforward portrait of a sibling bond. |
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| Island Storm by Brian Floca; illustrated by Sydney SmithHand in hand, two bold siblings explore the calm before the storm that’s gathering along the coast of their island town. Poetic words, rich in sensory details, heighten the atmosphere created by the expressive, stylized artwork. Read-alike: Hurricane by Jason Chin. |
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| The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard; illustrated by Dan SantatArnold can’t understand why his classmates bother reading books about anything besides the best topic: planes. Discovering that he can wish away all the other books, Arnold is delighted...until his beloved plane books disappear as well. Curiosity and empathy set things right in this “seamless mix of magic and relatable classroom drama” (Publishers Weekly). |
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Where wonder grows
by Xelena Gonzalez
Three girls follow their grandmother into her garden, where they examine her collection of rocks, crystals, shells, and meteorites and learn about the marvels they reveal
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| Recess by Lane SmithStructured around a run-of-the-mill school day, this irresistibly interactive book offers kids a series of short "recesses" in which they’re prompted to shake, stomp, quack, or yell "BANANAS!," among other silly activities. Hilarious asides from the narrator add even more humor to this exuberant romp. For fans of: B.J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures. |
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| Mr. S by Monica ArnaldoArriving for their first day of kindergarten with Mr. S, a group of students find themselves alone -- except for the sandwich on the teacher’s desk. Is this their new teacher? Playful classroom hijinks will provoke giggles, while eagle-eyed readers will enjoy watching the real Mr. S. battle mayhem outside the classroom window. |
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| The First Week of School by Drew BeckmeyerIt's just a typical first week of school: a teacher, a classroom pet, kids with mixed emotions, and...an alien? Closely observed crayon art and an unusual, extraterrestrial perspective distinguish this funny, feel-good read. |
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| Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna KimIt's Danbi's first day in American school since her family moved from Korea, and lunchtime gives the imaginative girl an opportunity to show her not-so-welcoming classmates how much fun they can have together. Delicate illustrations heighten the sweetness of this uplifting school story. |
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| Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry MoStarting school in suburban America after moving from Hong Kong is daunting and lonely for Jun. But the food in her lunch box provides some much-needed home comfort, and -- eventually -- a way to approach new friends. Read-alikes: Young Vo's Gibberish; Jenny Liao’s Everyone Loves Lunchtime But Zia. |
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Alpaca goes back-a to school
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
The first day back to school is always a little scary, but Alpaca is ready to face the new year! With shoes tied and snack-a all packed-a, Alpaca's first day back-a is filled with classroom fun...From singing new songs to making new friends.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010
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