| Cesaria Feels the Beat by Denise Rosario Adusei; illustrated by Priscila SoaresCesaria is in her peacock costume, ready to perform with her dance team. But their director says she has to wear shoes -- a tough request for Cesaria, who's Deaf and feels the music through her bare feet. The bold colors of Carnival add drama to this vibrant, affirming story. |
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| Under the Table by Allan Ahlberg; illustrated by Bruce IngmanBeginning with an elephant under the table, an ordinary day quickly transforms into an adventure as young Elsie Cannon and her family keep finding unexpected animals. Veteran picture book author Allan Ahlberg gets zany in this rambunctious read. |
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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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Floof
by Heidi McKinnon
Floof is floofy cat with important things to do and mischief to accomplish
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| My Book and Me by Linda Sue Park; illustrated by Chris RaschkaIllustrated in loose, lively paintings, this picture book poem depicts a diverse group of children with their favorite books, in situations that range from specific (a child reads aloud to their 17 pet worms) to beautifully familiar (a child pleads to hear the book "just once more"). |
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Unbeatable Betty : the first female Olympic track & field gold medalist
by Allison Crotzer Kimmel
A picture-book biography of the first woman gold medalist in track and field describes how after winning the 1928 Olympics, Betty Robinson survived a plane crash and disabling injuries that she overcame to win the gold medal again during the 1936 Olympics. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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| She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game by Chelsea Clinton; illustrated by Alexandra BoigerReaders -- especially athletes -- will be inspired by these uplifting mini-profiles of 16 different American women who competed in the Olympics, often battling prejudice along the way. Children who enjoy this collection may want to check out the series, including She Persisted in Science and She Persisted Around the World. |
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Usain Bolt by Maria Isabel Sâanchez VegaraKids can read about the incredible life of the heroic runner famous for being as fast as a bolt of lightning, from his childhood in Jamaica to his taking the world by storm at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to becoming the fastest man ever at the 2009 World Championships to continuing to build on his monumental achievements. 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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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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