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Homes in Many Cultures
by Heather Adamson
Step inside homes all over the world. What makes them the same as yours? What makes them different?
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Laxmi's mooch
by Shelly Anand
After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance.
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The loud librarian
by Jenna Beatrice
Hilarious and heartwarming, this picture book follows Penelope as she sets out to prove she's perfect for the job of student-librarian despite her LOUD voice, learning to stay true to herself along the way.
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Wepa : English & Spanish
by J. De laVega
Her mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Abuela says that's nonsense. Mia Emilia Lucia Renata simply has too much wepa!
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Don't blow your top!
by Ame Dyckman
When an out-of-control bird drops a coconut on their crater, Little Volcano learns how to deal with anger and go with the flow, thanks to some rock-steady advice from Big Volcano, in this hilarious and explosive picture book that's perfect for reading aloud.
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¡No ex-plo-tes!
by Ame Dyckman
Todo el mundo se enfada a veces, hasta un volcancito. Pero con buenos consejos, Volcancito encuentra una manera de procesar sus ardientes emociones. Pasa un día en Paraíso con Volcancito y Volcanzote. Todo es hermoso y tranquilo hasta que un pájaro atolondrado deja caer un coco en el cráter de Volcancito. ¿Explotará Volcancito? ¿Podrá ayudar en algo Volcanzote?
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Are you mad at me?
by Tyler Feder
Opal the ostrich pushes past her anxiety to take on a big responsibility at her family's annual party
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Federico and the wolf
by Rebecca J Gomez
Donning his red hoodie and climbing aboard a bicycle whose basket is full of food, young Federico embarks on a visit to his abuelo before a hungry wolf with a strikingly familiar appearance enters the scene, in a culturally inspired adaptation that is complemented by a recipe for salsa.
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Remember
by Joy Harjo
The poignant picture book adaptation of the U.S. Poet Laureate's iconic poem urges readers to pay close attention to who they are, the world they were born into and how everyone on Earth is connected.
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El Cucuy is scared, too!
by Donna Barba Higuera
Ramón and his monster, El Cucuy, who lives in his cactus, must confront their fears about living in a new place and beginning a new journey, in this unlikely friendship story that's rooted in Mexican folklore.
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El Cucuy también tiene miedo / El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!
by Donna Barba Higuera
Ramón es un niño pequeño y está tan asustado por el primer día en una nueva escuela que no puede dormir. El Cucuy, que es un monstruo que vive en la maceta de su cactus, tampoco puede dormir. ¡El Cucuy también tiene miedo!
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The fairy fashion show
by Bea Jackson
Lily would like her human friend, Willow, to join in on the fairy fashion show, so they help her create the perfect outfit to wear using things found in nature like daisies and leafy vines.
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All food is good food
by Molli Jackson Ehlert
This mouthwatering picture book embraces foods of all types, from noodles, salad, congee and pancakes, to dim sum and pizza, showing readers there's room for all of it on their plates and that whatever makes them feel good is what's right for them!
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Hamsters make terrible roommates
by Cheryl B. Klein
In this funny story about introverts vs extroverts, Henry the hamster, who hasn't had any peace and quiet since Marvin has become his roommate, must find a way to compromise in order to live in harmony.
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The bakery dragon
by Devin Elle Kurtz
Ember, a small dragon with an unimpressive roar, fears he will never be as good at stealing gold as other dragons, but he soon discovers a different path to joy after a chance encounter with a baker.
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Fluffy McWhiskers : cuteness explosion
by Stephen W. Martin
Fluffy the kitten is so adorable that when anyone sees her, they spontaneously explode into balls of sparkles and fireworks, so she hides where no one can find her, in this funny story about self-acceptance.
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The mango monster
by Derek Mascarenhas
When she believes a mango monster is stealing mangoes from the family's mango tree, Marianna and her cousin Zoe set all kinds of traps to uncover the thief—with surprising results.
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Tricky chickies
by Mercer Mayer
When six playful chicks get loose on Grandma and Grandpa's farm, Little Critter comes up with a plan to get them back, in this humorous story that will have beginner readers laughing out loud
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Our planet! : there's no place like Earth
by Stacy McAnulty
In this first-of-its-kind book told with hope for human resourcefulness in the face of climate change, the Earth shares her brief—cosmically speaking—life to date, eager to tell Earthlings all about her current life and her uncertain future.
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Mama's panza
by Isabel Quintero
In this body-positive picture book, a young boy shares his love for his mother's panza (belly), which is capable of remarkable things, including a place to hide and rest, and she loves it as an important part of herself.
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La panza de mamâa
by Isabel Quintero
Un libro infantil sobre el amor que le tiene un niño a su madre y a la barriga de su madre y que a la vez es una celebración del cuerpo.
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Behold the octopus!
by Suzanne Slade
Readers can dive deep beneath the ocean's surface to meet the extraordinary octopus, an incredible creature with astonishing abilities such as attracting prey with lights, legs that walk on land, and the ability to change color and shape to match their surroundings.
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Tokyo night parade
by J. P. Takahashi
"The Night Parade is about to begin . . . The ground thunders in Tokyo. A gust of wind blows. The pitter patter of paws and claws draws closer. The air is thick with swirling, swooping demons. It's Eka's favorite evening of the year, the one night she refuses to miss.
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You are a honey bee!
by Laurie Ann Thompson
The first in an adorable STEM nonfiction picture book series about the animals who share their world focuses on the life cycle of bees, from birth to first flight and beyond.
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The water princess
by Susan Verde
A tale based on the supermodel's childhood follows the experiences of a young girl who dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village as she rises early every morning and makes long journeys to the well with a heavy pot that she carries on her head.
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Sketty and Meatball
by Sarah Weeks
Two incorrigible dog best friends, Sketty and Meatball, do everything together—play, bark, sniff flowers and wag their tails—and happen to look quite a bit like their names!
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