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New Kids Books at Rosendale
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Two many birds
by Cindy Derby
A whimsical tale about the power of community, inclusion and empathy depicts a tree with a 100-bird capacity strictly monitored by a feathered guard that enforces rules against everything from bird baths to nesting, before an unexpected hatch leads to new perspectives. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Antiracist Baby
by Ibram X. Kendi
Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences. Illustrations.
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Baloney and friends
by Greg Pizzoli
Told through comics-style panels, a new series by the Geisel Medal-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed introduces a piggy protagonist who performs questionable magic, braves the swimming pool and gives support to a friend. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Carpenter's helper
by Sybil Rosen
A little girl hard at work helping her Papi renovate their bathroom discovers a wren’s nest with eggs on a high corner and quietly and patiently observes as the bird parents care for their hatchlings until the time arrives for the young birds to leave the nest. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Electric Slide and Kai
by Kelly J. Baptist
Everyone in the Donovan family can dance--and has a dance nickname--except Kai, but his family helps him practice his moves to prepare for his aunt's wedding reception
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Families belong
by Dan Saks
A lighthearted celebration of the unconditional love and comfort shared within families combines evocative, high-energy artwork with rhyming text to depict universal examples of families singing songs, dancing, sharing food and snuggling together at bedtime. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Future doctor
by Lori Alexander
Babies demonstrate what it takes to be a doctor, including listening carefully, working long hours, and looking for clues to find out what's wrong
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A hatful of dragons : and more than 13.8 billion other funny poems
by Vikram Madan
From limericks to rebuses to fill-in-the-blank poems that offer more than 13.8 billion funny combinations, this collection of ingenious poems features clever wordplay, impeccable rhythm and rhyme, and riotous punchlines to keep kids laughing for hours. Illustrations.
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Hurry up! : a book about slowing down
by Kate Dopirak
A busy boy and his dog take a big break from constant hurrying while they learn to slow down and enjoy life together, in a lyrical, rhyming tale that celebrates the wonders that can be better appreciated during relaxed times. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I am a bird
by Hope Lim
A bird-loving little girl gazes at the feathered friends she passes during daily rides to school on the back of her father’s bike, before discovering what a feared elderly lady and she share in common, in a picture book debut featuring artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Mom, It’s My First Day of Kindergarten! Illustrations.
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I love my tutu too!
by Ross Burach
A rhyming concept board book features a penguin, a bear, a toucan and other friends who put on their tutus and form a parade until their number reaches 10 and they celebrate with lively dancing. By the award-winning creator of Hi-Five Animals! Illustrations.
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I love you, baby burrito
by Angela Dominguez
The award-winning illustrator of Mango, Abuela, and Me introduces related Spanish-language vocabulary words in an endearing celebration of the modern tradition of carefully and cozily swaddling a newborn “like a baby burrito.” 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The used-to-be best friend : The Used-To-Be Best Friend
by Dawn Quigley
"Jo Jo Makoons Azure is a spirited seven-year-old who moves through the world a little differently than anyone else on her Ojibwe reservation. It always seems like her mom, her kokum (grandma), and her teacher have a lot to learn--about how good Jo Jo isat cleaning up, what makes a good rhyme, and what it means to be friendly. Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she's worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends. Because Fern, her best friend at school, may not want to be friends anymore"
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Lala's words
by Gracey Zhang
A celebration of the unassuming power of kindness follows the experiences of an exuberant youngster who compassionately waters the weeds in a tiny patch of dirt and concrete while saying words of encouragement to help her plant friends grow. Illustrations.
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Me & Mama
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama
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A place inside of me : a poem to heal the heart
by Zetta Elliott
The award-winning author of Bird presents an evocative story in verse that follows a poignant year in the life of a brown child whose community rallies for justice and peace in the aftermath of a police shooting. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Story boat
by Kyo Maclear
When a sister and brother are forced along with their family to flee their home, they learn to make a new home for themselves--wherever they are
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This is a book of shapes
by Kenneth Kraegel
Deadpan text and geometrically designed, high-detail illustrations combine in a slyly silly introduction to shapes that depicts an emu pushing a pancake wagon down a hill, a skateboarding rhinoceros and other engaging subjects. Illustrations.
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What about worms!?
by Mo Willems
A big, tough tiger who is riotously afraid of worms sends a letter to readers warning them that worms are everywhere and might even be inside the book. By the award-winning creator of Mother Bruce. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Whose bones? : an animal guessing game
by Gabrielle Balkan
"Invites readers to examine six animal skeletons and guess to whom they belong. The answer is exposed in a vibrant, foldout reveal, accompanied by an explanation as to why each animal's bones and bodies are so special"
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Your mama
by NoNieqa Ramos
A heartwarming twist on the classic “yo mama” joke combines playful lyricism with culturally inspired illustrations, in a gift-appropriate celebration of strong moms everywhere that depicts a proud family woman who sets an example with her endurance, forgiving nature and devotion. Illustrations.
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Time for Kenny
by J. Brian Pinkney
During his busy day, Kenny gets dressed, fights his fear of the vacuum cleaner, gets a soccer lesson from his sister, and prepares for bed, with his loving family always near
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Sunny-side up
by Jacky Davis
"A child uses her imagination to make the most of a dreary gray day"
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The undefeated
by Kwame Alexander
Originally performed for ESPN’s The Undefeated, this poem by the Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover and artwork from a two-time Caldecott Honoree is a love letter to black life in the United States, highlighting the unspeakable trauma of slavery; the faith and fire of the Civil Rights Movement; and the grit, passion and perseverance of some of the world’s greatest heroes. Simultaneous eBook Illustrations.
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I dissent : Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes her mark
by Debbie Levy
A picture book portrait of the celebrated Supreme Court justice traces her achievements through the lens of her many famous acts of civil disagreement against inequality, unfair treatment and human rights injustice. By the author of We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song. Simultaneous eBook.
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The League of Super Feminists
by Mirion Malle
A French cartoonist based in Montreal offers an illustrated and humorous primer on feminism for young readers that demystifies the core tenets of female equality including Issues of consent, intersectionality, privilege, inclusivity, body image and gender identity
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Sandcastle
by Einat Tsarfati
Building a sandcastle that is so grand it attracts visiting royals from fairy-tale worlds, an imaginative young girl is dismayed by the constant sand that gets into everything, from the royal almond strudel and fig milk bath to the crocodile moat and badminton court. Illustrations.
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Sometimes people march
by Tessa Allen
Highlights some of the rallying causes for organized marches throughout history
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War is over
by David Almond
Informed by his teacher that even children become involved in war, a World War I soldier’s child experiences dreamlike encounters with a German boy in an alternate reality where they can be friends and build a better world together. By the award-winning author of Skellig. Illustrations.
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I am the storm
by Jane Yolen
As the climate shifts, families experience weather emergencies, including a tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane, finding joy in preparedness and resilience
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A new green day
by Antoinette Portis
"Evocative riddles and bold imagery take readers on a tour of the sites and sounds of nature"
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Woodland dreams
by Karen Jameson
In rhyming text, a little girl and her dog wander through the woods, saying goodnight to all her favorite wild animals before finally arriving at her own cabin for a good night's sleep
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My friend Earth
by Patricia MacLachlan
Die-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons
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Space matters
by Jacque Lynn
From the spaces between words in a sentence to the vast, blue sky, spaces, both large and small, add beauty and make sense of the world around us
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My rainbow
by Trinity Neal
"A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal"
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Rosendale Library
P.O. Box 482 264 Main St.
Rosendale, New York 12472
845.658.9013
http://www.rosendalelibrary.org/
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