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Overground railroad
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
"A girl named Ruth Anne tells the story of her family's train journey from North Carolina to New York City as part of the Great Migration"
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Ray
by Marianna Coppo
Ray, the light bulb in the closet at the bottom of the stairs, sometimes gets bored, especially in the dark, until he gets taken on a surprising journey
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Wheels
by Sally Sutton
The creators of the Construction Crew series present a lively guessing-game story that uses visual clues and descriptive text to prompt readers to guess what kinds of vehicles are used in various environments, from a noisy racing track and a burning house to a construction site and a bus stop. Illustrations.
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The elephants' guide to hide-and-seek
by Kjersten Hayes
A tongue-in-cheek guide by the Elephant Hobby and Sport League counsels frustrated elephants who are easily found during games of hide and seek with compassionate and highly experienced advice for overcoming size disadvantages while playing with humans. A first picture book. Illustrations.
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Say Hello!
by Rachel Isadora
What it's about: As Carmelita walks down the street to visit her Abuela Rosa, she thoughtfully greets each of her neighbors in their own language.
Languages included: Carmelita uses salutations in Arabic, French, Japanese, Hebrew, Swahili, Spanish, and English.
Art alert: Richly patterned and textured cut-paper illustrations echo the busy, cheerful vibe of Carmelita's neighborhood.
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Marta! Big & Small by Jen Arena; illustrated by Angela Dominguez Which languages? Spanish and English, both color-coded and translated within the story.
Starring: Marta, una niña who seems grande to a tiny bug but pequeña to an big elephant; she's lenta compared to a swift horse, but to a poky turtle, she's rápida; and to a snake, she just might look sabrosa…
Read it for: a cheerful and dynamic exploration of vocabulary, comparisons, and opposites, illustrated by Pura Belpré Award honoree Angela Dominguez. | |
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Mango, Abuela, and Me
by Meg Medina; illustrated by Angela Dominguez
What it's about: Even after Abuela moves in with Mia and her family, she still feels far away, because Abuela barely speaks English, and Mia's Español isn't much better. Could a parrot named Mango be their key to communicate?
Why kids might like it: Expressive cartoon illustrations capture the relatable frustration and excitement in this warmly authentic read.
Try this next: Want more bicultural bonding between grandparent and grandchild? Try Drawn Together by Minh Lê.
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Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Story by Margriet Ruurs; illustrated by Nizar Ali Badr; translated by Falah Raheem What it is: the poetic, poignant story of Rama and her family, whose quiet life in Syria is uprooted by civil war, forcing them to search for a safe new home.
Which languages? Dual-language text in both Arabic and English makes this story accessible to those who are learning to read in either language.
Art alert: Stepping Stones is illustrated and inspired by Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, who creates unusual and emotive collages made entirely from beach stones. | | ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market by Raúl the Third Welcome to: the Mercado de Chauhtémoc la Curiosidad, where Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé are busy making deliveries to all the various vendors.
Which languages? Helpful Spanish labels encourage language learners, while lively, bustling market scenes overflow with charming details.
Don't miss: the tiny, cowboy hat-wearing cucaracha who follows Little Lobo on his route. | |
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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