| 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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| 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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Bear finds eggs
by Karma Wilson
As Bear and his friends stroll through the forest, they find different kinds of bird's eggs and leave gifts for the soon-to-be chicks
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Sometimes I feel like a river
by Danielle Daniel
Through 12 short poems, children share how or why they feel like the sun, a river, a mountain, a cloud and more, showing how much we are all part of the natural world. Illustrations.
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The Plant Rescuer by Matthew RiveraGetting his very own first plant, which keeps wilting for some reason, Manny, who comes from a long line of gardeners, does some research and soon finds his plant growing bigger and bigger until his room overflows with healthy leaves, enough to share cuttings with the whole neighborhood.
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Lost stick
by Anoosha Syed
Pup Milo sets off on an adventure around the world to track down what he thinks is his best friend's prized possession
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The Gnumans, a family of gnus, aren’t sure how they will feel about their new home. After a rocky move to Kindness County, they discover that their new neighbors have BIG plans for them. Young ones will laugh out loud as the family and the narrator try to keep up with an itinerary that only keeps getting bigger and more exciting!
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The Perfect Place
by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Paola Escobar
Getting a perfect grade on his robot report makes Lucas hyper-aware of how his seemingly perfect prep school compares to his family's shabby apartment. Thoughtfully detailed digital art follows Lucas as he begins to understand the benefits of imperfection. Read-alike: The Yellow Handkerchief by Donna Barba Higuera.
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| Wei Skates On by Nathan Chen; illustrated by Lorraine NamGold medalist Nathan Chen channels his own experiences into those of Wei, a young skater trying to overcome pre-competition fears by taking pride in his effort and artistry. Dynamic illustrations capture the rush of a figure skater in full flow. Read-alikes: Stronger Than She Thinks by Nancy Kerrigan. |
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Simone Biles by Jill ShermanA photo-illustrated biography for early readers on four-time, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles. Describes her childhood, her early interest in gymnastics, and her success as an Olympic gymnast.
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Lace up your shoes and get ready for race day with Canada’s 2019 Athlete of the Year, Andre De Grasse! Find out what it was like for him as an underdog, and how he motivates himself to face every challenge, in this inspiring celebration of sport.
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Meet Sarah Nurse: Olympic hockey superstar by Margaret J. GoldsteinIn 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women's hockey. Readers can follow her career from growing up in a family of pro athletes to bringing home the gold.
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| She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez; illustrated by Nina MataFrom her perspective as an Olympic gold medalist, gymnast Laurie Hernandez spins the story of Zoe, a spirited girl feeling discouraged after falling off a balance beam. Many kids will relate to Zoe's fears of trying again at a difficult task. Read-alike: Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris. |
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The Wildest Race Ever: The Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon by Meghan McCarthyThe award-winning author of Pop! recounts the inspirational story of perseverance and sportsmanship as demonstrated by the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon, documenting through engaging text and captioned cartoon illustrations how hundreds of thousands of people attended a race run by a group of remarkable athletes.
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| The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly The first day of school is also the first day of hijab for Asiya, Faizah's adored older sister, and no amount of bullying can shake Asiya's confidence or the bond between the two girls. For further empowering stories, check out The Kindest Red and The Boldest White (out in September), also co-written by fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first United States Olympian to compete (and medal) while wearing hijab. |
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