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New E-Resource for KidsExplore the library's new kids' digital resource for books in Spanish. "MakeMake offers a carefully curated selection of books in Spanish from the best Latin American publishing houses to promote critical and quality reading in children and youths." (makemake.com.co) |
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Uncle monarch and the Day of the Dead
by Judy Goldman
Upon the death of her beloved Tio Urbano, who has taught her that monarch butterflies are the souls of the dead, young Lupita gains a deeper understanding of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, as it is observed in rural Mexico.
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The remembering day
by Pat Mora
Long ago in what would come to be called Mexico, as Mama Alma and her granddaughter, Bella, recall happy times while walking in the garden they have tended together since Bella was a baby, Mama Alma asks that after she is gone her family remember her on one special day each year. Includes facts about The Remembering Day, El dia de los muertos
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La Catrina : numbers = numeros
by Patty Rodrâiguez
Cuenta los dâias que faltan para el Dâia de los Muertos, tambiâen conocido como Dâia de Muertos. La Catrina, vestida con sus ropas tradicionales, introducirâa a los mâas pequeänos a los nâumeros y sus primeras palabras en inglâes y espaänol
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Maria Molina and the Days of the Dead
by Kathleen Krull
In Mexico, Maria and her family celebrate Los Días de los Muertos, The Days of the Dead. Includes a recipe for pan de los muertos
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As the season changes and children return to school, new experiences as well as familiar routines await. For some children, changes and new experiences may bring up feelings of anxiety or worries. What does it mean to be brave and face your fears, or to try new things? Try using some of the following suggestions that use everyday opportunities to talk, sing, read, write and play to help your child learn about being brave.
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How to be brave
by Karl Newson
"Encouragimg children to explore a world of possibilities, this inspiring picture book follows a child and their animal friends as they learn that even though trying something new can be scary, it can also be rewarding. Illustrations. "
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Flamingo is brave : a book about feeling scared
by Sue Graves
Flamingo is scared of many things, such as spiders, the dark, and getting lost, but his grandfather shows him how to be brave, and Flamingo explains his fears to his friends so they can all be brave together
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Little frog and the scary Autumn thing
by Jane Yolen
Trying to overcome her fear, Little frog enters the wood only to become startled by the red, yellow, and orange leaves falling around her
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My brave year of firsts : tries, sighs, and high fives
by Jamie Lee Curtis
A latest picture book by the best-selling team of My Mommy Hung the Moon celebrates first-time milestones in a child's life, from a first day at school and a first day riding a bike to a first scraped knee and a first successfully tied shoelace.
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Brave every day
by Trudy Ludwig
Camila is filled with worry and fear, but when she hides during a class field trip to the aquarium, she finds a classmate who is also afraid and needs a friend
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Brave Squish Rabbit
by Katherine Battersby
In a story that will encourage young readers to face their fears, Squish, a little rabbit who is afraid of nearly everything, bravely ventures into the night during a storm to find his friend, Twitch, who is missing and soon discovers that the dark can be magical, especially when filled with stars.
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Scaredy Squirrel
by Mâelanie Watt
Frightened of the world that exists beyond the high limbs of his tree-top home, Scaredy Squirrel keeps himself well prepared for any harm that could come his way, but when he is suddenly forced out from his branches, Scaredy Squirrel is pleasantly surprised with what he discovers on the ground below.
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Max the brave
by Ed Vere
Preschoolers are invited to join Max—a fearless, brave kitten who wants to chase mice but doesn't know what they look like—on his quest as he very politely asks a variety of animals for help in finding a mouse and making hilarious mistakes along the way.
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Chico the brave
by Dave Horowitz
Hearing stories about the legendary Golden Chicken from a father who is trying to bolster his son's confidence, a fearful Chico the chick, doubting that anyone could be that brave, embarks on an unexpectedly adventurous journey into the mountains in search of the Golden Chicken's wisdom. By the author of Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again.
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Small Stanley's big list of scary stuff
by Angie Morgan
Small Stanley wants to be brave, so he takes his Grandfather's advice and writes down everything that scares him, but when he loses the list he forgets what he is afraid of
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The brave puffer fish
by Cari Meister
Everything scares Hardy the puffer fish, but when he is threatened by a shark, he finds a way to be brave
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Digger and Daisy go to the doctor
by Judy Young
Digger is not feeling well, but after his sister, Daisy, convinces him to go see a doctor, she must still persuade him to be brave by getting her own examination.
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Owlet's first flight
by Mitra Modarressi
Encouraged by his mother to leave the nest for the first time, a young owlet explores the sights and sounds of the night from the sky, encounters a few frightening obstacles and learns a helpful lesson about being brave. By the creator of Taking Care of Mama.
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Pip's trip
by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Pip tries to convince her fellow hens, Midge and Dot, to join her for a ride in the farmer's truck, but she is the only one brave enough to climb inside
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Shy Willow
by Cat Min
"Willow is shy. VERY shy. Her home is in an abandoned mailbox, and she'd rather stay put. Outside kids scream and soccer balls collide, trees look like monsters, and rain is noisy in a scary kind of way. It's much nicer to stay inside, drawing. But then a young boy drops a letter in Willow's mailbox: it's a note to the moon asking for a special favor. Willow knows that if she doesn't brave the world outside, the letter will never be delivered, and the boy will be heartbroken. Should she try? Can she?" --provided by publisher
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I am courage : a book of resilience
by Susan Verde
Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises
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Scholastic BookFlix
Video storybooks that are paired with nonfiction ebooks designed for preschool through 3rd grade. Collection includes books in English and Spanish. Free for CBCPL patrons! |
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