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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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Becoming boba
by Joanna Ho
Mindy isn't like the classic milk tea flavors, so she dives into their history and learns something surprising, in a story about self-love and being true to who you are and with a subtle message about the immigrant experience.
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| The Tunneler Tunnels in the Tunnel by Michael RexClad in a hard hat and wielding a shovel, the tunneler (a penguin) tunnels to each of his neighbors (also penguins) to deliver mysterious invitations. Cartoony illustrations of each penguin’s activities (gardening, dancing, banking, etc.) will help children decode the less-familiar vocabulary words in this amusing easy reader. |
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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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Princesses love school
by Bri Marie McNish
In this enchanting picture book, young readers can join their favorite Disney princesses on their first day of school as they experience such activities as making friends, learning new skills, doing arts and crafts, having fun at recess and more.
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Scarecited on the first day of school
by Alliah L. Agostini
It's the first day of school for Afua! There's no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she's scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?
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The Day You Begin
by Jacqueline Woodson; illustrated by Rafael López
What it's about: four new classmates who each feel uncertain, left out, or singled out… but who discover that when you share your story, "the world opens itself up a little wider to make some space for you."
Read it for: an empowering message of inclusiveness paired with expressive, brilliantly colored illustrations.
Did you know? Celebrated author Jacqueline Woodson is the current U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
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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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