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Mighty Boy Books Books that remind boys how amazing they really are. "Dear Boy, This book is for you. Cool, clever, compassionate you." -- excerpt from Dear Boy by Paris Rosenthal and Jason Rosenthal.
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The banana-leaf ball : how play can change the world
by Katie Smith Milway
Separated from his family when they are forced to leave their home in East Africa, Deo is sent to a refugee camp in Tanzania, where he endures bullying until a coach organizes a soccer team that helps the boys at the camp find friendship and a sense of belonging.
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Be a friend
by Salina Yoon
Dennis, an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways, endures a lonely life before finding self-acceptance and companionship with a new friend, in a story complemented by uncoated paper and embossed artwork by the award-winning creator of Penguin in Love.
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Big bob, little Bob
by James Howe
Possessing dissimilar personalities and preferences despite sharing the same name, Big Bob and Little Bob work diligently to overcome their differences and forge a deep bond based on mutual respect.
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A boy named Isamu : a story of Isamu Noguchi
by James Yang
Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist
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The boy who loved math : the improbable life of Paul Erds
by Deborah Heiligman
An introduction to the unconventional life of the eminent mathematician describes the phenomenal math talents he demonstrated from an early age while revealing how he was often stymied by everyday tasks. By the National Book Award finalist author of Charles and Emma.
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Boys dance
by John Robert Allman
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate boys who dance, from their very first day of stretching at the barre while dreaming of the exciting roles they might one day play
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Camp tiger
by Susan Choi
During his family's annual end-of-the-summer camping trip, a boy, who will be entering first grade, shares imaginative adventures with a tiger companion
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A color of his own
by Leo Lionni
When a chameleon goes in search of discovering what color he wants to be, he learns an important lesson about being true to one's self after developing a special friendship with a fellow chameleon.
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Dad and the dinosaur
by Gennifer Choldenko
Wishing to be as brave as his father, young Nicholas musters his courage by keeping a good-luck toy dinosaur that he credits with his successes until the toy goes missing. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Al Capone Does My Shirts and the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of Beekle.
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Dear dragon
by Josh Funk
A picture book in verse about looking past external differences to develop new friendships follows the story of George and Blaise, who exchange letters when assigned to one another as pen pals and learn that they have many shared interests before discovering that one of them is a boy and the other a dragon.
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Dear Boy,
by Paris Rosenthal
A follow-up to the best-selling Dear Girl by the husband and daughter of the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal shares loving, inspirational messages for young boys on how to follow their dreams while practicing kindness, courage and honesty. Illustrated by the best-selling artist of Jack (Not Jackie).
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A different pond
by Bao Phi
Bao Phi and his father wake up early in the morning to fish for food on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis and Bao's father tells him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam
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Dragonboy
by Fabio Napoleoni
A new series about a curious, imaginative, playful little boy, “Dragonboy,” and his band of lovable stuffed animal friends Darwin, Yellow Kitty, Simon and Drako finds them embarking on adventures together and discovering the wonderful things the world has to offer. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Drawn together
by Minh Lê
Struggling throughout a visit with his grandfather when they cannot speak each other's language, a young boy discovers their mutual love of art and storytelling during a shared session of drawing that helps them form a bond beyond words. Illustrated by the Caldecott Award-winning artist of The Adventures of Beekle.
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Eyes that speak to the stars
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian boy, who notices that his eyes look different from his friends’, realizes that his eyes—like his father’s, grandfather’s, and younger brother’s—rise to the skies, speak to the stars and are visionary. 125,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The fantastic flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by William Joyce
The story that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film follows the adventures of book-loving Morris Lessmore, who after losing the precious written objects in his life draws on the power of stories to save the day. By the best-selling author of The Man in the Moon.
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Finding fire
by Logan S. Kline
"After a hard rain douses the family fire, a brave young boy sets out to search for more fire to bring home before the cold season sets in. Along the way, he'll face many challenges, from perilous mountains to fearsome predators to raging rivers, and find something wholly unexpected: a friend"
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Flotsam
by David Wiesner
While scouring the beach for flotsam--anything floating that has been washed ashore--a young science enthusiast stumbles upon an old underwater camera that contains secrets from beneath the sea.
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The fox on the swing
by Evelina Daciūtçe
Paul, a boy who lives with his parents in a tree in the park, makes friends with a fox who likes to swing in the park, but he worries when his father says that they have to move
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Francesco Tirelli's ice cream store
by Tamar Meir
One winter in Budapest during the Second World War, an Italian closes his ice cream shop for the season, using the storefront to hide his Jewish friends and neighbors, including a boy named Peter. Based on a true story
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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy
by Susan Verde
The team behind I Am Peace presents a hopeful celebration of empathy and family that meditates on the great and challenging aspects of being human, revealing how it is okay to make mistakes while emphasizing the power of good choices and being compassionate. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of the Judy Moody series
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In a small kingdom
by Tomie DePaola
This folkloric picture book tells the story of a magical robe that goes missing, and the kingdom that hangs in the balance.
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Iggy Peck, architect
by Andrea Beaty
Ever since he was a baby, Iggy Peck has built towers, bridges, and buildings, which comes in handy when his second grade class is stranded on an island during a picnic.
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I love my purse
by Belle DeMont
Loving a bright red purse that his grandmother let him have, young Charlie is questioned by his uncomfortable father, friends and others who do not think the purse adheres to gender norms, before the boy's joyful self-acceptance triggers unconventional expressions in those around him.
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Imagine!
by Raúl Colón
"When a boy visits an art museum and one of the paintings comes to life, he has an afternoon of adventure and discovery [that] changes how he sees the world ever after"
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Ish
by Peter H. Reynolds
After his brother makes a critical comment regarding his artwork, Ramon rethinks his talents and finds himself struggling with his art to make things look just right, but when his little sister reminds him what art is really about, Ramon remembers his gift and begins to paint the way he was destined to paint once again.
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Jabari Jumps
by Gaia Cornwall
Passing tests in swimming class that give him the confidence to try jumping off the diving board, little Jabari stretches his muscles and squeezes his dad's hand when the big moment arrives, in a story that celebrates finding one's courage.
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Jack (not Jackie)
by Erica Silverman
Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, but as Jackie grows older and behaves more and more like a boy Susan must adjust to having a brother, Jack, instead
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Julián is a mermaid
by Jessica Love
While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the messhe makes -- and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself?
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Max and the tag-along moon
by Floyd Cooper
Saying good-bye after a visit with his beloved grandfather who reminds him that they both live under the same moon, young Max is astonished to observe the moon following him home and is comforted by the knowledge that the moon will always shine above everyone he loves.
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Morris Micklewhite and the tangerine dress
by Christine Baldacchino
Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves wearing the tangerine dress in his classroom's dress-up center. The children in Morris's class don't understand. Dresses, they say, are for girls. Morris uses his creativity and kindness along with his mother's support to overcome this teasing and even make new friends.
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Nigel and the moon
by Antwan Eady
"When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. Butit's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place"
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The noisy paint box : the colors and sounds of Kandinsky's abstract art
by Barb Rosenstock
An exuberantly illustrated introduction to the early life of abstract painter Vasya [Wassily] Kadinsky describes how his creative life was profoundly shaped by a neurological condition called "synesthesia," which caused him to experienced colors as sounds, and sounds as colors.
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Orion and the dark
by Emma Yarlett
Fearing the dark more than anything, little Orion is approached by a friendly Dark, who takes him on an wondrous, fear-conquering adventure in a story complemented by die-cut pages.
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Sun & son
by Linda Joy Singleton
Told in a sequence of verbs, the activities of a boy's day with his father mirror the sun's journey in the sky from rising in the morning to setting in the evening
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The story of Ferdinand
by Munro Leaf
Ferdinand likes to sit quietly and smell the flowers, but one day he gets stung by a bee and his snorting and stomping convince everyone that he is the fiercest of bulls
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The storybook knight
by Helen Docherty
Ordered by his parents to tame a dragon, a gentle mouse knight who prefers reading to fighting arms himself with a book
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Strictly no elephants
by Lisa Mantchev
When the local Pet Club will not admit his tiny pet elephant, a little boy discovers a way to help everyone understand that pets, like all friends, come in many shapes and sizes. By the author of the Theatre Illuminata series and the award-winning illustrator of The Little Red Fish.
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The summer Nick taught his cats to read
by Curtis Manley
Since Nick loves to read books, he decides to teach his cats, Verne and Stevenson, to read, but only Verne is interested, Stevenson wants nothing to do with the project until Nick finds a way to share his love of reading with both his feline friends
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Teddy's favorite toy
by Christian Trimmer
Teddy has a lot of cool toys, but his very favorite doll has the best manners, the sickest fighting skills and a fierce sense of style-until one morning something truly awful happens and it's up to Mom to reunite Teddy with his favorite toy.
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Those shoes
by Maribeth Boelts
Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are too small.
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To the sea
by Cale Atkinson
Feeling invisible and lonely at school, Tim makes friends with a lost blue whale named Sam, who Tim resolves to help return home.
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A walk in the words
by Hudson Talbott
The author/illustrator shares his challenges growing up being a slow reader and how he learned to accept the fact that everyone does things in their own unique way, which helped him become the awesome storyteller he is today! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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We're all wonders
by R. J Palacio
Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity
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What do you do with a chance?
by Kobi Yamada
When a child is given chances to try new things, he is hesitant and lets them go, until he realizes that he doesn't need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to embrace the opportunities that come his way
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What do you do with a problem?
by Kobi Yamada
When a young boy discovers a persistent problem, he avoids it until it gets so large that he must gather up the courage to face it
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What do you do with an idea?
by Kobi Yamada
A boy has an idea which makes him uncomfortable at first but he discovers it is magical and that, no matter what other people say, he should give it his attention
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When I grow up
by Julie Chen
When a young boy imagines what he might be and do one day, his mother assures him that he can be anything, and she will always be there for him
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Whoosh! : Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
by Chris Barton
An introduction to the life and creative achievements of NASA engineer and inventor Lonnie Johnson describes his childhood in a house full of siblings, the problem-solving talents that inspired his career and his accidental invention of the Super Soaker.
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The wise boy
by JiYu Kim
"Chief Wusuri is wise and solves the problems of the village. For each problem, he has a solution. When a piece of cornbread goes missing, Chief is sad. He feels he let his village go hungry. To solve this problem, the Chief orders his men to make cornbread for everyone. The village is thankful for Chief Wusuri"
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The word collector
by Peter H. Reynolds
The best-selling creator of The Dot presents an inspiring story about the transformative power of words, depicting a young boy who discovers the magic of words all around him and their ability to connect, transform and empower.
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