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We Celebrate the Light
by Jane Yolen
Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the traditions that link them all together. The warm yet accurate imagery is explained in simple secondary text on each page, and further in the backmatter. Beloved author Jane Yolen and daughter, author Heidi Stemple, have crafted a loving and poignant story with true reverence for our shared traditions of celebrating light, love, food, and family. An empowering, informative, and inclusive holiday book for families of all traditions.
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Yasi and Mina's Pomegranate Tree
by Nikoo Yahyazadeh
In Tehran during the war with Iraq, best friends Yasi and Mina must come to terms with parting when Yasi's family emigrates to America.
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A Snow Day for Amos McGee
by Philip C. Stead
A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten.
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A Dragon for Hanukkah
by Sarah Mlynowski
Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with Hannah as she receives eight magical presents--one for each night. There's a playful dragon, a gleaming treasure chest, some rowdy unicorns--and more. But are the gifts what they seem to be? When Hannah gathers with family and friends to light the menorah, she'll discover the true magic of Hanukkah.
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Cat Nap
by Brian Lies
In the warm, late afternoon sunlight, a girl sits on the couch reading a book. Her kitten dozes nearby. But when Kitten notices a mouse and dives after it through a framed poster on the wall, an epic chase through time, art, and history ensues. Is it a dream? That's up to the reader to decide, but for the kitten, every leap and bound is full of suspense and makes for a masterpiece.
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A City Full of Santas
by Joanna Ho
From the New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, comes a fun and festive holiday story about a little girl's enthusiastic hunt for the real Santa in a city that's bustling with joy.One little girl has always hoped to stay awake long enough to meet Santa, and she knows this is her year. She just knows Santa smells like peppermint and laughs like the sun clapping its hands. When Mama takes her on a special journey to the city, they discover Santas ho-ho-ho-ing about everywhere, making it so much harder to find the real one. The little girl is sure she knows just what she's looking for, but will she find Santa in time for Christmas? From award-winning author Joanna Ho and acclaimed artist Thai Phuong, comes a whimsical tale about the true magic of the season.
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Buster and the Christmas Parade
by Dale Earnhardt Jr
Buster races into a Christmas adventure! NASCAR legend and New York Times bestselling author Dale Earnhardt Jr. introduces Buster and the Christmas Parade, the third book in the popular Buster the Race Car series.
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Perfect
by Waka T. Brown
Author Waka T. Brown and artist Yuko Jones join forces for this picture book about a young girl who learns to appreciate life's imperfections when her grandmother teachers her about the Japanese art form kintsugi.
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Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!)
by Linda Bailey
Lena lives in a chicken coop, and she looks a lot like a chicken. But deep down, she's convinced that she's a--DINOSAUR! She can feel it in her bones. Lena just doesn't understand the scaredy chickens in her family, and they don't understand her either, with her ferociousness and big ideas. The people on the farm are also baffled, except for little Madeline, who thinks Lena has personality. And then, when a dastardly weasel turns up and threatens the coop, Lena's fearful family chickens out again. It's up to Lena to unleash her inner dinosaur like never before--to save the coop and show this silly bunch of chickens how to stand up for themselves.
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Sloth's Poo of Peril
by Elizabeth Clark
Sally, like all sloths, is kind of a superhero. She wears a mask, can hang upside down all day, and has cool claws just like Wolverine. But today, she must risk her life on a trip to the forest floor. Why? She has to poo. Will a predator happen by? Young readers will love the amazing photography that inspires this delightful story told in verse. It's a perfect read-aloud for teaching social-emotional learning concepts like courage and overcoming fear.
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The Glam World Tour
by Rachel Werner
Written in the spirit of spoken word, the stunning variation of beauty norms around the world are showcased and celebrated as inclusive, not divisive, in this compelling picture book.
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Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat
by Mia Wenjen
Grandma Miyako hosts her grandchildren for a takeout meal. Of course, at the end of the meal, she hands out the fortune cookies and begins to share the story of this popular treat with the attentive children as they munch on them. She claims she knew the true inventor of the fortune cookie, but the history is not so clear. Using fortunes as headings, each section of the book delivers an episode in the unusual history of the fortune cookie and lays out the great debate about where and when they were first made. California was certainly the location, but in which city was the original baker located? This picture book looks inside these crunchy, biscuity treats to reveal the cultural origins and locations of the creators. Along the way, we discover some surprising history regarding this delicious edible delight, including a rivalry between bakers that remains somewhat unresolved today. Fortune Cookies for All is a compelling mystery containing US history--the good, the bad, and the ugly--in a single bite. But most of all, it celebrates immigrants and their pursuit of the American dream.
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
by M. J. York
Three billy goats need to cross a bridge to reach greener pastures, but must first outsmart a hungry troll that blocks their path. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
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Winter Is the Worst!
by Dan Tavis
Penguin dislikes winter while Bear loves it, but as they participate in outdoor activities together, Penguin discovers something he likes about winter.
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I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea
by Janice Milusich
Neveah, a young blind girl, experiences the beauty of each season through touch, taste, smell, and sound, discovering the wonder of the world around her year-round.
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Write Here, Write Now
by Rebecca Gardyn Levington
Using rhyming text to celebrate the joys of writing--in any and all forms--this encouraging picture book inspires everyone to find their own style of expression.
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The Day the Crayons Made Friends
by Drew Daywalt
After convincing one group of Crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's Crayons have disappeared once more. But this time they've gone out into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they've met and the new adventures they've had.
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Baby Spinosaurus
by Julie Abery
Take little ones on a prehistoric adventure with baby dinosaurs! Based on facts we know from paleontology, these poetic rhyming stories imagine what Jurassic and Cretaceous life was like for the youngest dinosaurs. Delightful read-alouds for toddlers and preschoolers, these sturdy board books will stand up to countless readings. Baby Spinosaurus hatches and explores the prehistoric world. Wading in the river to find food, she gets stuck chasing a fish, but Mama is there to help. Lyrical rhyming text written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery is infused with Gavin Scott's warm illustrations depicting the Cretaceous era, creating a delightful read for caregivers to share with babies and toddlers. The sturdy board book binding will hold up to countless readings.
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