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1) Thankful
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Combines rhymes and illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings.
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A picture book for expectant mothers and already-mothers everywhere, perfect as a shower gift or for Mother's Day.
I felt you. You were a pea. Then a lemon. Then an eggplant...
In this beautiful celebration of motherhood, the universal message of unconditional love for a child shines through.
Laurenne Sala's heartwarming text, accompanied by New York Times bestselling artist Robin Preiss Glasser's charming illustrations, creates a sweet and intimate...
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A picture book for expectant fathers and already-fathers everywhere created by the author of You Made Me a Mother, Laurenne Sala, and the Marigold Bakes a Cake author-illustrator, Mike Malbrough.
In this touching celebration of fatherhood, the close bond between parent and child comes to life with heartwarming resonance.
Laurenne Sala's tranquil text, accompanied by Mike Malbrough's tender watercolor illustrations, creates a warm look at the joys,...
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Stand Beautiful, written by teen TedX speaker and CURE.org ambassador Chloe Howard, encourages readers of all ages to embrace their own uniqueness and celebrate the differences in others. Born with a clubfoot, Chloe had five major operations by the time she was fifteen. Through her hardships, she learned that each of us is perfect in our own imperfect way. With some inspiration from Bono, Chloe set out to create the Stand Beautiful movement, encouraging...
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This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going...
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"The Purim play is about to start, but the megillah is missing! Without the scroll that recounts the Purim story, how can the show go on? Never fear: three determined hamantaschen—DETECTIVES! Right. Three determined DETECTIVES are on the case. With the help of a mysterious stranger and a few disguises, the detectives uncover the facts so the true story of Purim can be told." --Amazon.com
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2021 CCBC Book Awards - Finalists
Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books-- IBBY's 'From Sea to Sea to Sea" 2021
Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books-- IBBY's 'From Sea to Sea to Sea" 2021
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When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that Mi'kmaq is who she is from her eyes to her toes, Swift Fox doesn't understand what that means.
12) Love is
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Illustrations of nature and easy-to-read text provide an introduction to the familiar passage from 1 Corinthians 13 about what love is and what it does, through good times and challenging ones.
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Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.
16) Rabbit moon
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In rhyming text, Rabbit comes out to play with his friends in the moonlight.
17) Happy llamakkah!
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Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming picture book
Follow along with the Llama family's Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more. Laura Gehl's lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols's vibrant illustrations make for a festive read. The book also features kid-friendly back matter, with expanded information on the holiday's history and traditions.
Laura Gehl is the author of...
18) You are my happy
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A #1 New York Times bestseller!
From Hoda Kotb, the Today show co-anchor and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I've Loved You Since Forever, comes a book about gratitude for the things in life-both big and small-that bring us happiness.
As mama bear and her cub cuddle together before closing their eyes for a good night's sleep, they reflect on the everyday wonders of life that make them happy.
Inspired by her own nighttime routine...
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How to catch-- volume 1
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A rhyming tale of St. Patrick's Day approaching and a leprechaun causing mischief while avoiding being caught in a trap.
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