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Being Home
by Traci Sorell; illustrated by Michaela Goade
This 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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Mama Lou's Belly
by Marie-Francine Hébert
In this illustrated picture book, everybody is guessing what's in Mama Lou's belly. The bird thinks it could be a cat, the cat thinks it might be a mouse and the sister thinks it could be a doll. But only the baby knows who they truly are!
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| Desert Song by Laekan Zea Kemp; illustrated by Beatriz Gutiérrez HernándezMusic and memories of ancestors provide the perfect soundtrack to a desert sunset for the large family at the heart of this moving story, illustrated with warm, stylized artwork. Read-alike: Jeannie Baker's Desert Jungle.
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A bear, a fish, and a fishy wish
by Daniel Bernstrom
When he spots a fish, which would make a delicious dish, hungry Bear discovers this is no ordinary fish?—?one who has an entirely different plan, in this funny, action-packed picture book with tongue-twisting text. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Summer Is Here
by Renée Watson; illustrated by Bea Jackson
A young girl guides readers through her perfect summer day, including swimming, double dutch, blowing bubbles, and a communal cookout. This picture book debut from author Renée Watson overflows with delicious sensory details in the lyrical text and the sunshine-bright illustrations.
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Courage in her cleats : the story of soccer star Abby Wambach
by Kim Chaffee
As a kid, Abby Wambach was loud and clear about what she wanted and what she didn't--and she didn't want to be left out of any competition, especially soccer. Darting down fields and booting balls ... into goals, Abby worked her way up from competitive youth player to U.S. Women's National Soccer Team star.
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Traveling shoes : the story of Willye White, US Olympian and long jump champion
by Alice Faye Duncan
"This never-before-told story of Black sprinter and long-jumper Willye B. White chronicles her journey to competing in and winning the 1956 and 1964 Olympics, showing how her mantra,“I believe in me,” helped her overcome obstacles and the turmoil of the Civil Rights Movement. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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| She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez; illustrated by Nina MataFrom her perspective as an Olympic gold medalist, gymnast Laurie Hernandez spins the story of Zoe, a spirited girl feeling discouraged after falling off a balance beam. Many kids will relate to Zoe's fears of trying again at a difficult task. Read-alike: Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris. |
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From my head to my toes
by Aly Raisman
"The activist and Olympic gold medalist gently talks about consent and bodily autonomy in a positive, celebratory way, giving kids, as well as adults, the tools to have these essential conversations at a formative age. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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