en-US Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:48:44 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 198961673 - Bill Kamberger, Editor, Irish Jesus of Fairview]]> 456 Sammy Juliano Nancy 0 to-read 4.95
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Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, actionpacked, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds—and the unbelievable oddness!]]> 44 Davide Calì 1452131686 Nancy 5 3.58 2015
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Emile may seem timid and shy on the outside, but on the inside he is bustling with imagination. While grownups and even other kids may see Emile as the shy kid who doesn’t raise his hand in class, we know that Emile is actually a high-seas adventurer, a daring explorer, and a friend to wild beasts.

This story honors and encourages the beauty of knowing ourselves for exactly who we are. Emile’s world shows us that the mind of a quiet child can be as rich, expansive, and bold as that of any other (more extroverted) child.]]> 32 Andie Powers 1611809843 Nancy 0 to-read 4.15 2022
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Up, up, and away! Willy wants to become the first piggy in outer space. But how? With Walter’s help, of course. They try several ideas, but nothing works. Not even a trampoline! Then, with a wish and some imagination, the friends decide to build their own rocket ship.]]> 32 Bonnie Grubman 1605376167 Nancy 5 4.12 2021
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]]> 60320928 Best friends Ziggy and Zak are on a madcap race through New York City in this fun-filled Ready-to-Read storybook!

Do not stomp.
Do not shout.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.

When Ziggy and Zak run into one obstacle after another on their way to a big city show, Ziggy becomes stomping mad! But with help from the Statue of Liberty, he calms down and gets to enjoy the surprise waiting just around the corner. This funny book shows readers how to stay calm and carry on when faced with life’s frustrations.

“Humorous, detailed illustrations and text that relies on short rhyming sentences, questions, and exclamations create a fun, fast-paced romp� Proof that good things happen when you breathe, slowly count to 10, and stomp for fun instead of frustration. (Early reader. 5-8) � � Kirkus

Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains around 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn thirty-five sight words, and fourteen words from seven word families. So come on and get reading!]]> 32 Stephanie Calmenson 1665916583 Nancy 5 3.77
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A humorous fast paced story that is sure to delight early readers. Easy words, fun rhymes, and a lesson on how to stay calm by counting to ten all make for an exciting adventure. The two main characters Ziggy and Zak are fun and engaging. Energetic ink and watercolor illustrations clearly reveal the emotions of the characters. Highly recommended!
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Meet Tim Bone. He has a big imagination, and when it roams wild, he’s afraid of a lot of things. He's scared of the moon and the wailing typhoon, and he won't wear his sneakers because he fears hidden creatures. Tim's nervous at home, at school, and at play!

Fed up with being frightened, Tim comes up with a bold He’s going to become a tiger so he can be fiercer than his fears! There’s just one If he’s a tiger, he can’t be Tim . Could there be a better solution? What if Tim puts his trust in God—who made both boys and tigers—instead?

If I Were a Tiger invites kids of all ages to live in the comforting truth that no one has to carry their fears alone, and offers the reminder that God is only a prayer away.]]> 40 Caroline Coleman 0593235541 Nancy 5 4.62
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]]> 58803219 32 Kathleen Gauer 0994900732 Nancy 5 4.83
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Azra knows that wherever she goes, her doll Gurya will follow. Even if it’s on a train that will take her far away from the house her family has lived in for generations. Even if there is a new flag flying in Dehradun, and no place left in it for Azra. At least she will be taking a piece of home with her.

But when Abba comes home and says they must leave right now , Gurya gets left behind in the scramble. Will Azra be strong enough to face the long journey alone? And what will happen to Gurya, now hundreds of miles behind them?

Inspired by the author’s family story, this lyrical, moving picture book is a testament to the strength, courage, and perseverance of the over 10 million refugees displaced by the largest forced migration in recorded history, and shares a young girl’s journey from her old home to a new one.]]> 40 Shirin Shamsi 1665906790 Nancy 5 4.59 2022
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]]> 50699230 40 Natalia Paruzel-Gibson 1525543814 Nancy 5 4.90
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A thoughtful book about insecurities and self-confidence but especially about the power of friendship. For children with and without freckles ages 4 years and up.]]> 28 Natalia Paruzel-Gibson 9044843737 Nancy 5 5.00
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Author and photographer Kelly Crull highlights fourteen spectacular sculptures, along with hints to find common objects hidden among the debris. There’s information about each ocean animal as well as tips for how you can reduce your plastic use, hold a beach cleanup and make your own plastic art. Be inspired to get creative in protecting the world’s oceans!]]> 36 Kelly Crull 1728430305 Nancy 5 4.40
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]]> 59094323 National Jewish Book Award Finalist A young girl practices the Four Questions on her apartment balcony in Jerusalem and finds a way to bring the neighbors together for Passover even during the separation of a pandemic.
A hopeful but not sugarcoated retelling of the first spring and Passover of the pandemic . . .ĚýA lovely reminder of how the pandemic that separated us also brought us together .Ěý--Rachel Fremmer, Tablet Magazine]]> 32 Erica Lyons 1681155966 Nancy 5 4.68
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]]> 56024147 48 Ilona E. Holland 0578766574 Nancy 5 4.88 2020
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]]> 56989117 32 Diane O'Neill 0807572365 Nancy 5 4.57
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]]> 56989123 32 Songju Ma Daemicke 0807581119 Nancy 5 4.36 2021
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]]> 57035433 A Society of Illustrators “The Original Art� Annual Exhibition Selection

Kirkus Ěý“Thoughtfully selected and prettily illustrated.â€�
Wall Street Ěý“Illustrated with careful delicacy…With works from a range of cultural and religious traditions, this book will encourage 4- to 10-year-olds to count their blessings.â€�
The Inner Source “We suspect that the words will sink deeply into minds and hearts as a lasting well of inspiration.�

How do you find joy in ordinary moments? How do you mark small wonders like the return of the fireflies or a friend’s helping hand?

Arranged from waking up to falling asleep, ĚýFor Every Little Thing Ěýis an engaging collection of the day and its delights. This inspirational anthology gathers classic selections, modern prayers, and new poems from multiple cultures and faiths. From Emily Dickinson to Amma, from Ken Nesbitt to Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro, fifty-one voices encourage children to be present and thankful at all hours.

Accessible language and richly detailed illustrations celebrate simple pleasures like slurping noodles and splashing in puddles. Perfect for sharing around the table or at bedtime,Ěý For Every Little Thing Ěýwill awaken a sense of gratitude in readers of all ages.]]> 96 Helen Cann 0802855199 Nancy 5 4.44
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]]> 58468200 36 Sherry Roberts 1633736857 Nancy 5 4.97
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]]> 58328396 ROAR! Dinosaurs don’t wear shirts!

Every parent knows the struggle of getting a child dressed and out the door. But with a cast of hilariously coiffed dinosaurs to teach toddlers how to stomp their feet into pant legs and reach their claws into shirts, getting dressed becomes a game. With this playful companion to How to Potty Train a Dinosaur, your little dino lover will beg to join in the fun and get dressed like a dinosaur!]]> 16 Robin Currie 1641706430 Nancy 5 4.32
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Get rid of her art? Impossible!

Katie decides to stash her creations in the closets and crannies of her house. What will happen when a summer storm blows the lid off her sneaky secret?

A story that celebrates community, art, and staying true to yourself.]]> 32 Lisa Cloherty 0578922096 Nancy 5 4.90 2021
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Experience the power of mindfulness, friendship, and celebrating all the world offers us, from the simple joys of sharing to the wonder of nature to the beauty in friendship and connection in What the World Could Make, from writer Holly M. McGhee and illustrator Pascal Lemaitre, the bestselling creative team behind Come with Me and Listen.]]> 32 Holly M. McGhee 1250268117 Nancy 0 to-read 3.79
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Mousetta has never felt comfortable in her own fur. She likes to stay quiet and hidden, never brave enough to play with the other field mouse children who always seem to be having fun. The only way Mousetta can venture outside is by wearing a bucket on her head so she doesn’t have to worry about meeting anyone new.

But when foxes attack and the mice have to take cover, Bucket Head may be just what the others need—if only she can muster the courage to charge forward!]]> 32 Helen Lester 1534493492 Nancy 0 to-read 3.51
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]]> 57136833 Lila Lou’s Little Library by Nikki Bergstresser carries key concepts of sharing, creativity and community supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on overcoming obstacles and creating community, like the work of Dan Santat (After the Fall) and Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart (The World Needs More Purple People).Ěý
This book comes with a free Reader’s Guide for children. The guide contains reproducible handouts with activities asking children to consider setting, characterize Lila Lou, create their own alliterative phrases and more! The guide is available for free download from the publisher website.]]> 32 Nikki Bergstresser 1735345113 Nancy 5 4.42
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]]> 61365281 Small things aren't so small for Bella.

But with the help of her colorful dog, Blue, and her grandma, Gigi, who has a flair for all things French and over-the-top hats, Bella can handle every day's twists and turns.

Blue is the companion children dream of. The therapy dog that plays paddy-cake to calm Bella's nerves & take away her blues.

Celebrate the beauty of being blue, in this first of the graphic early reader series, Bella & Blue. Book 1 contains three short stories, perfect for the stamina of emerging readers.]]> 80 Berrie Torgan-Randall 1956378073 Nancy 5 4.84
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]]> 58065383 From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed--pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air.

It's summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. When he plops down in the middle of a crosswalk, his owner endeavors to get him the breath of fresh air he needs. She hails a taxi, hops a train, and ferries out to the beach.

Here, a pup can run!

With fluid art and lyrical text that have the soothing effect of waves on sand, Doug Salati shows us how to find calm and carry it back with us so we can appreciate the small joys in a day.
]]> 40 Doug Salati 0593308433 Nancy 0 to-read 4.29 2022
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]]> 59788363 Paradise Atop the Hudson revisits a time when life was simpler, albeit the definitive baptism under fire for the novel's saintly protagonist, Adam Sean Furano, whose life is turned upside-down after he is ferociously bullied after being set up by a friend who is envious of his loving family. The fictional work is set in Fairview, New Jersey (a small town located directly across from Manhattan) during the late 1960s and early 1970s, and lovingly recreates a community known for the closeness of its residents and year-long events, including the San Paolino Italian Feast, the Firemen's Bazaar, parades, fireworks, and a remarkable community fabric that brings together so many families and individuals via the churches, schools, eateries, entertainment venues, sporting leagues, Scout troops, local mischief, the town library and stores. The novel further examines the era through the period's popular music, movies, television shows and sports, and there is a constant interplay between good and evil, emboldened by the use of Catholic symbolism. Though the novel's main characters and many events are fictional, some supporting characters are real-life and are identified, and at the end of the story, a massive "Who's Who?"-styled acknowledgment appendix pays tribute to past and present residents of Fairview and Cliffside Park, as well as many other authors, bloggers and online friends of the writer who have impacted him in various ways. A section on those residents who have passed on far too young, and a section of names completes this homage to a special place, where growing up was a privilege. The novel's critical occurrence takes place at Palisades Amusement Park in Cliffside Park.]]> 393 Sammy Juliano Nancy 5 4.75
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Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the only—Sir Ladybug!

Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when he’d rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a “monster� (a hungry chickadee), Sir Ladybug and his trusty friends—his herald, a roly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail named Sterling—hatch the perfect (delicious) plan.

From Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor, comes a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.]]> 72 Corey R. Tabor 0063069067 Nancy 0 to-read 4.22
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]]> 58502749 From New York Times best-selling author Erik Larson comes his first venture into fiction, an otherworldly tale of intrigue and the impossible that marshals his trademark approach to nonfiction to create something new: a ghost story thoroughly grounded in history.

Pioneering psychologist William James leads an expedition to a remote isle in search of answers after a family inexplicably vanishes. Was the cause rooted in the physical world...or were there forces more paranormal and sinister at work? Available only on audio, because as Larson says, ghost stories are best told aloud.

A group of researchers sets sail for the Isle of Dorn in the North Atlantic in 1905 to explore the cause of several mysterious disappearances, most notably a family of four who vanished without a trace after a week-long holiday on the island. Led by Professor James, a prominent member of the Society for Psychical Research, they begin to explore the island’s sole cottage and surrounding landscape in search of a logical explanation.

The idyllic setting belies an undercurrent of danger and treachery, with raging storms and unnerving discoveries adding to the sense of menace. As increasingly unexplainable events unfold, the now-stranded investigators are unsure whether they can trust their own eyes, their instincts, one another - or even themselves.

Erik Larson has written a terrifying tale of suspense, underpinned with actual people and events. Created specifically to entertain audio listeners, this eerie blend of the ghostly and the real will keep listeners captivated till the blood-chilling end.

Featuring Erik Larson reading his Notes for a Narrator.]]> 8 Erik Larson 0593557948 Nancy 0 to-read 3.32 2021
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]]> 55157311 In a clever take on the “night at the museum� theme, a little mouse with a genius for collecting leads picture book readers—and seek-and-find aficionados—on a thrilling nocturnal adventure.

Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter is both a rollicking story with a dash of danger and, in its final eye-popping spreads, a seek-and-find challenge. As the clock in the great museum tick-toocks pas midnight, a little mouse with a sack and a treasure map scurries past the guards. Plucky and intrepid Dakota Crumb scours the museum for artifacts, including the rare purple jewel of Cairo (a gumdrop stashed in an exhibit). By day, the little mouse shares her carefully curated finds with fellow tiny creatures that flock to Miss Crumb’s tiny Mousehole Museum. A feast for sharp-eyed readers—who’ll delight in circling back after the story to pore over the illustrations in search of treasure—this gently suspenseful tale, splashed with soft, dusky hues, evokes a world of wonders after dark.]]> 32 Jamie Michalak 1536203947 Nancy 5 3.93 2021
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When the first shots of the Second World War were fired, she became a spy, couriering top-secret intelligence to the Allies. On the eve of her escape to Sweden, she was ambushed by the Gestapo. At a Nazi military court, a panel of five judges sentenced her to six years at a prison camp, but Hitler overruled the decision and ordered her execution. On February 16, 1943, she was strapped to a guillotine and beheaded.

Historians identify Mildred Harnack as the only American in the leadership of the German resistance, yet her remarkable story has remained almost unknown until now.

Harnack’s great-great-niece Rebecca Donner draws on her extensive archival research in Germany, Russia, England, and the U.S. as well as newly uncovered documents in her family archive to produce this astonishing work of narrative nonfiction. Fusing elements of biography, real-life political thriller, and scholarly detective story, Donner brilliantly interweaves letters, diary entries, notes smuggled out of a Berlin prison, survivors� testimony, and a trove of declassified intelligence documents into a powerful, epic story, reconstructing the moral courage of an enigmatic woman nearly erased by history.]]> 576 Rebecca Donner 031656169X Nancy 0 to-read 4.27 2021
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]]> 53138217 32 Stephanie Calmenson 1547602228 Nancy 5 3.99
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A valuable peacock ring.

A mysterious brother-sister duo.

Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together.

While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward -- and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist!

But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?]]> 245 Angela Cervantes 133815933X Nancy 0 to-read 4.24 2018
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]]> 53327848
Sometimes, you might fall

down,

down,

down,

before you learn to fly

up,

up,

łÜ±č…]±Ő> 40 Corey R. Tabor 0062878018 Nancy 0 to-read 4.47 2021
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]]> 56144508 A valiant mouse sets sail in her ship in a bottle to seek a better life in this gentle allegory about refugees and immigration.

All Mouse wants to do is eat gingersnaps, lie in the sun, and enjoy her ship in a bottle. All Cat wants to do is eat Mouse. This is a problem.

So one day, Mouse sets off in her ship in a bottle in search of a new home. But the great big world is a scary place for one small mouse. As she sails downriver, she faces grabby seagulls, selfish rabbits, and stormy waters before finally finding refuge in a park on the shores of an enormous city, where she is welcomed by friends of all shapes and sizes. Readers will cheer Mouse’s quiet perseverance on her epic journey as she seeks a tiny spot to call her own.]]> 32 Andrew Prahin 1984815814 Nancy 5 4.09
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With each new year come countless little wonders. From the highs—first snowfall, first new umbrella, first beach trip—to the lows—first missed bus, first lost umbrella, first sunburn—every year older means another cycle of everyday experiences.

In their clever, playful, observant picture book, acclaimed author Cheryl B. Klein and illustrator Qin Leng explore many truths of childhood through a calendar year of small moments that, all together, comprise what it is to be a kid.

“The cyclical aspect makes for a pleasing bedtime story wind-down as the year closes, but this is also a creative way to talk about time and, maybe, to explain how long it is until a months-away yearned-for event.� � Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (Starred Review)]]> 40 Cheryl B. Klein 1419742086 Nancy 5 to-read 4.00 2020
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Theo loves feeding the birds. All the birds. But he tries his hardest to aim his seeds to the old bird with the raggedy wing—Pearl.

Soon, they are sharing apples and peanut butter, enjoying a good breeze, and sitting heartbeat to heartbeat.

But sometimes friends have to say goodbye…]]> 40 Wendy Wahman 1534462694 Nancy 5 3.96
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We play too! / kimêtawânaw mîna]]> 40 Julie Flett 1771646071 Nancy 5 4.17 2021
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]]> 43671836 In his follow-up to Lucy, Randy Cecil again tells a visually arresting tale in four acts -- this time about a brave movie-theater mouse on a daring adventure.

When Iris Espinosa goes to the cinema, she doesn't expect to meet a small mouse. And she certainly doesn't expect that mouse to stow away in her sweater pocket. At home, Iris is delighted by the mouse's daring, which reminds her of the actor Douglas Fairbanks. And so begin the adventures of a sweet, plucky mouse named Douglas, who must overcome obstacles aplenty, from hungry cats to broom-wielding humans, as she journeys across the tall rooftops of Bloomville to return to her movie-theater home. Full of high-stakes chases, clever escapes, and valiant rescues, Randy Cecil's story is a cinematic and meticulously crafted celebration of courage and friendship.]]> 120 Randy Cecil 0763633976 Nancy 5 4.04
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]]> 54968319 From Caldecott honoree LeUyen Pham, Outside, Inside is a moving picture book celebrating essential workers and the community coming together to face the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic.



Something strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed.

Everybody who was outside . . .

. . . went inside.

Outside, it was quieter, wilder, and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, and we grew.

We remembered to protect the ones we love and love the ones who protect us.

While the world changed outside, we became stronger on the inside and believed that someday soon spring would come again.]]> 48 LeUyen Pham 1250798353 Nancy 0 to-read 4.47 2021
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]]> 55010720 48 Nicholas Solis 1441335064 Nancy 5 4.17
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]]> 49336824 48 Robin Newman 1939547768 Nancy 5 4.44 2020
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]]> 42180208 This deceptively simple story guides sensitive kids through trying a new food, with support and encouragement aplenty.

Children are often picky eaters, but for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory issues, trying new foods can be especially challenging. In Nope! Never! Not for Me! a young child refuses to try a bite of broccoli--that is, until her mom guides her through a careful exploration of the new food. First she looks, then she sniffs, then touches, and finally takes one tiny bite. What do you know? Broccoli isn't so overwhelming after all!

With simple, reassuring text and bold illustrations in a limited palette, Nope! Never! Not For Me! espouses a patient approach to picky eating and empowers kids to explore new experiences without stress or pressure.]]> 32 Samantha Cotterill 0525553444 Nancy 5 3.77
author: Samantha Cotterill
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.77
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]]> 42180209 Patience, understanding, and a soothing exercise saves the beach day when excitement turns to sensory overload.

Going to the beach is exciting. But it can also be busy. And loud. Sand can feel hot or itchy or sticky...and it gets everywhere! In This Beach Is Loud!, a sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach. Luckily, this kiddo's dad has a trick up his sleeve to help his son face these unexpected obstacles.

Combining accessible storytelling and playful design, This Beach Is Loud! gently offers practical advice for coping with new experiences to sensitive children on and off the autism spectrum.]]> 32 Samantha Cotterill 0525553452 Nancy 5 3.88
author: Samantha Cotterill
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.88
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]]> 35604891
Collaging can be done with a variety of different materials.Ěý Cut Paper Pictures Ěýshows how you can incorporate paint and other materials into your collages to really bring your art to life.ĚýTeaching through demonstration and deconstructed projects, visual artist Clover RobinĚýguides you through the process without pushing you into specific projects.ĚýOffering step-by-step instructions , visual inspirations , and even a library of unique colors and textures , the author coversĚýall the necessary materials, tools, and know-how, from adding color and using existing photos to create unique personal art.Ěý

Additional uses Whether you're looking to create floral lettering, patterns for prints, nature scenes from landscapes, photo recreation for homemade gifts, personalized maps, or unique and colorful personal cook book entries, this book is for you.ĚýĚý

The book also includes 31 perforated pages that you can pull out and use for your own collage creation .ĚýSimple, approachable, and endlessly rewarding, this book allows you to create unique and charming keepsake that you'll cherish forever.]]> 184 Clover Robin 076035877X Nancy 5 4.36
author: Clover Robin
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.36
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]]> 49151010
They are unwelcome on front stoops. They should not linger in Important Rock Rooms. Skunks should never, ever be allowed to move in. But Skunk is Badger’s new roommate, and there is nothing Badger can do about it.

When Skunk plows into Badger’s life, everything Badger knows is upended. Tails are flipped. The wrong animal is sprayed. And why-oh-why are there so many chickens?

�Nooooooooooooooooooooo!"]]> 124 Amy Timberlake 1643750054 Nancy 5 4.06 2020
author: Amy Timberlake
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 50930390 If You Come to EarthĚý is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.

This beautiful book is inspired by the thousands of childrenĚýSophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.

If you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know . . .
We live in all kinds of places.
In all kinds of homes.
In all kinds of families.
Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.
And, together, we share one beautiful planet.
�
This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor, that celebrates the magic of ordinary days on our beloved home planet.



Perfect ]]> 74 Sophie Blackall 145213779X Nancy 5 4.25 2020
author: Sophie Blackall
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.25
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rating: 5
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]]> 51323365
Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh’s childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; merciless dissection of her own character flaws; incisive essays on grief, loneliness, and powerlessness; as well as reflections on the absurdity of modern life.

This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features all-new material with more than 1,600 pieces of art.]]> 519 Allie Brosh 1982156945 Nancy 5 4.21 2020
author: Allie Brosh
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.21
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rating: 5
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]]> 31213459 humour
speech bubbles
panels Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Ěý CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5
Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7
With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7
Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7
Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)]]> 48 Marie-Louise Gay 1554988969 Nancy 5 3.68 2017
author: Marie-Louise Gay
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.68
book published: 2017
rating: 5
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]]> 900894 32 Stephanie Calmenson 0618510346 Nancy 5 3.99 2007
author: Stephanie Calmenson
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2007
rating: 5
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]]> 52074934 A wry and affectionate look at the ups and downs of preschoolers in the big city.

"That's why they call permanent markers permanent," Harris' mother says as she surveys Harris and his best friend Ayana's handiwork in his bedroom.

In 13 illustrated vignettes, young Harris gets into big and little adventures at home, at best friend Ayana's house, and throughout his diverse city neighborhood.

Inspired by her own child, celebrated author-illustrator Amy Schwartz captures a preschooler's sense of wonder and possibility, such as when Harris and Ayana vow to keep holding hands "forever and ever"--even while riding stampeding elephants.

A Junior Library Guild Selection]]> 40 Amy Schwartz 0823442497 Nancy 5 4.03
author: Amy Schwartz
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.03
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]]> 53104590 For fans of Philip and Erin Stead and I Walk with Vanessa comes a tender, gently adventurous gem, with a reassuring message about the power of friends to soothe aches big and small.

Alice wanted a sister, or even a brother, but what she needed was a friend. And when she found him . . . she found so much more.

In this exquisite, gently funny, and reassuring tale, the lucky and lovely friendship between Alice and François spans the length of the River Seine and the loss of a loved one. Award-winning author and artist Gus Gordon captures the highs and lows of being little, and tenderly shepherds kids through the tough parts of childhood. With charm and compassion, Finding François acknowledges the grief children feel, revels in life's fantastic possibilities, and celebrates the affirming, healing power of friendship.

Praise

� Gordon’s sly humor and understanding of child logic (very reminiscent of William Steig’s) shine forth. . . . Elegant language, endearing characters, and irresistible images will warm hearts and minds with each reading. —Kirkus (starred review)

� Endearing . . . Expressive . . . The precisely worded text, full of intriguing details, reads aloud beautifully. A heartening, memorable picture book. —Booklist (starred review)

Triumphant . . . Leavened throughout with gentle, tongue-in-cheek humor [amid a] central theme of enduring love. —Publishers Weekly]]> 40 Gus Gordon 0525554009 Nancy 5 4.30 2020
author: Gus Gordon
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.30
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 45733156 32 Reza Dalvand 1338530194 Nancy 5 3.49
author: Reza Dalvand
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.49
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]]> 46258996
But what happens when the moon starts to change and slowly disappears?

From debut author and illustrator Zosienka, The Moon Keeper is a perfect bedtime story with gentle messages about friendship, impermanence, and nature.]]> 40 Zosienka 0062959522 Nancy 5 3.96
author: Zosienka
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.96
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]]> 11386190 She wants ADVENTURE.
She wants EXCITEMENT.
She wants TO BE A STAR!
And then a travelling circus comes to town . . . .]]> 32 Gus Gordon 0143504657 Nancy 5 4.32 2011
author: Gus Gordon
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2011
rating: 5
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]]> 15843038
This is a tale about a big city.
It's a tale of hotdogs and music and the summertime subway breeze.
It's a tale of singing on rooftops and toffees that stick to your teeth.
But most of all, it's the tale of Herman and Rosie.

'Quirky, soulful and alive . . . a book to treasure, like a favourite song.' Markus Zusak]]> 32 Gus Gordon 0670076031 Nancy 5 4.24 2012
author: Gus Gordon
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2012
rating: 5
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]]> 43708884
Here, you will find them together in this book of Charlie's most-loved drawings, adventuring into the Wild and exploring the thoughts and feelings that unite us all.]]> 128 Charlie Mackesy 1529105102 Nancy 5 4.56 2019
author: Charlie Mackesy
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.56
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 53143446 48 Monica Wellington 0486838331 Nancy 5 4.40
author: Monica Wellington
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.40
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]]> 40392410 A dream comes true for a girl who loves tutus, pointe shoes, and dancing on tiptoe!

The girl in this story loves to stretch, to pose, to point her toes, to swirl and twirl and leap! She practices new steps every day. All her efforts are rewarded when one special day, she gets to dance in a performance with her favorite ballerina.

"Dear Ballerina," the girl writes, "I dream of being a dancer just like you."

The pictures in the book take the reader behind the scenes of the ballet to a practice room, a costume room, and the wings of the stage. At last, the curtain goes up, and the girl and her idol dance. Their tutus swirl together!

"Dancing makes me happy!" the little ballerina says.

A touching story about dance, passion, effort, and intergenerational mentorship.

The five ballet positions are illustrated, and behind-the-scene secrets are revealed. Back matter provides interesting information about point shoes, tutus, and the contents of a ballet bag.

The author-illustrator is the mother of a little girl who has grown up to be a professional ballerina with New York City Ballet. This book was inspired by letters Lydia Wellington wrote to dancers she admired, as well as letters she has received from young fans. Every detail in this book is filled with joy and love and is authentic and accurate.

A glittery cover makes Dear Ballerina a perfect gift for ballet recitals. A great choice for fans of Angelina Ballerina.]]> 40 Monica Wellington 0823439321 Nancy 5 3.51
author: Monica Wellington
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.51
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]]> 11407965 32 Nadia Shireen 1780080018 Nancy 5 3.71 2011
author: Nadia Shireen
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.71
book published: 2011
rating: 5
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]]> 52221411 42 Dianne White 1481462784 Nancy 5 4.18 2020
author: Dianne White
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 35964942 From award-winning novelist Susan Vaught comes a poignant picture book that celebrates inclusivity, acceptance, and the importance of rebuilding a community in the wake of disaster.

Lightning gash!
Windy lash!

A storm drives all the farm animals indoors except for a lonely fox family. The barn isn’t their home. But where will they go for safety?

This stunning picture books explores themes of acceptance and belonging:
Large or small,
Short and tall,
There is room,
There is room,
There is room
For us all.]]> 40 Susan Vaught Nancy 5 3.76 2020
author: Susan Vaught
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.76
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 48854699
Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea--generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma's abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts.

Tina Cho's The Ocean Calls , with luminous illustrations by muralist Jess X. Snow, is a classic in the making.]]> 48 Tina M. Cho 1984814869 Nancy 5 4.14 2020
author: Tina M. Cho
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.14
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rating: 5
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]]> 51089205 A little lost dog searches for a home and family in this beautiful, heartwarming story from Richard Jones, illustrator of The Snow Lion and Paper Planes.

Little Perdu is lost and alone, with nowhere to call his home. Outside, the sky is dark, the wind howls, and the grass is cold beneath his paws. In the busy city, people rush and race and cry, "Get out! Go away! Shoo!" Is there no place for Perdu to rest his aching legs and fill his grumbling tummy? If only there was a special someone who might be looking for a friend like him.

In his debut as an author-illustrator, Richard Jones delivers a beautiful, moving story about kindness, friendship, and finding a forever family. Gorgeous illustrations help guide a satisfying emotional journey, from a somber beginning to a joyful conclusion. For all pet lovers, especially pet adoption advocates.]]> 32 Richard Jones 1471181278 Nancy 0 to-read 4.11 2020
author: Richard Jones
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.11
book published: 2020
rating: 0
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]]> 44757827 48 Chris Haughton 1406385514 Nancy 5 4.17 2019
author: Chris Haughton
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 39696179 An irresistibleĚýpicture book from fabulousĚýtalent, Ellie Snowdon, with witty text and stunning classic-yet-contemporary illustrations.Ěý Aprons on, recipes at the ready - it's time for the biggest, bestest, bunniest baking competition. Only - who is this strangely dressed contestant?! Quentin is a wolf with a very unusual hobby. He loves to bake! So when he accidentally receives an invitation to take part in a Great Bunny Baking competition he'll do anything to enter.ĚýMasterfully disguised (ahem) as a bunny, Quentin sails through round after round with his peerless pastry and heavenly honeybun tower. But soon he has to contend with a jealous fellow contestant.ĚýAnd when he slips and drops his Showstopping Chocolate Cake it looks like all his work has been in vain . . . But all is not as it seems in this tale of hidden identity, bravura baking and unexpected kindness.Ěý±Ő±Ő> 32 Ellie Snowdon 1471166368 Nancy 5 4.38
author: Ellie Snowdon
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.38
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]]> 41546735 The Tide is a story about families, laughter, and how we can help a loved one with dementia live well.]]> 32 Clare Helen Welsh 1680101412 Nancy 5 4.15 2019
author: Clare Helen Welsh
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 50957365 An elevator ride to a birthday party turns into a shared experience bursting with joy in this multicultural story about community, togetherness and the special feeling of belonging.

Today is Olive's birthday party, and Sophie and her dad have baked cookies. Sophie's dad holds the platter so Sophie can push the elevator button for the tenth floor. But on the way up, the elevator stops to let the Santucci brothers get on. Then on the next floor, Vicky, Babs and their dog, Norman, get in. And as the elevator ascends, it keeps stopping, and more neighbors squeeze in to the crowded space: the Habibs, the Flores family, Mr. Kwan, Vi Tweedle with her Chihuahua, Minx. Everyone is going to the party!

Playfully combining the excitement and anticipation of a party with children's universal love of riding in elevators, Sherry J. Lee's picture book story is ultimately about community and a sense of belonging. With characters from many cultural backgrounds, it showcases the everyday diversity that many urban children experience. Charlene Chua's illustrations provide loads of funny details and visual narratives that aren't in the text, making for a multilayered reading experience. The book's tall, narrow trim size adds to the effect of the rising elevator.]]> 40 Sherry J. Lee 1525301136 Nancy 5 4.18 2020
author: Sherry J. Lee
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 45483051 elinde bavuluyla bir yabancı çıkageldi.
Kasaba sakinleri, daha önce hiç görmedikleri bu kişiyi
merakla izlerken akıllarından pek çok soru geçiyordu:

"Buraya neden geldi?"
"Nereden geldi?"
"Peki bavulunda ne var?"

Sevgi, hoşgörü, umut ve iyilik üzerine,
kalbinizi ısıtacak bir hikâye.]]> 32 Chris Naylor-Ballesteros 1788004477 Nancy 5 4.35 2019
author: Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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date added: 2020/03/29
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]]> 33526273
But watch out, anteater! While you're salivating, this sneaky ant has got an escape plan up its sleeve ...

Take one starving anteater and one slippery ant, and you have the super ingredients for a hilarious, stylish story.

Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton and Steve Antony � minimalist illustrations with tonnes of humour.]]> 32 Chris Naylor-Ballesteros 140886990X Nancy 5 3.77 2017
author: Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2017
rating: 5
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]]> 43571412
This joyful book gets children joining in the fun of each animal's jump--sharing the sounds and actions.]]> 36 Tatsuhide Matsuoka 1776572319 Nancy 5 4.01 2000
author: Tatsuhide Matsuoka
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2000
rating: 5
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]]> 40749393
Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine, and Hummingbird think just sitting there must be boring, but they are in for a wonderful surprise.

Fabulous tales of adventurous travel, exotic scenery, entertaining neighbors, and more from Old Rock's life prove it has been anything but boring.

Great storytellers come in all shapes, sizes, and ages, and Old Rock's stories are sure to inspire questions that lead to wonderful conversations about the past and the natural world.]]> 40 Deb Pilutti 0525518185 Nancy 5 4.22 2020
author: Deb Pilutti
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.22
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 45730139
A plump cabbage.

A truly epic journey . . .

In a book as cheerful and charming as Snail himself, Corey Tabor tells a winning tale of a slow but steady snail, whose determination and kindness bring him the best reward of all: friendship.]]> 40 Corey R. Tabor 006287800X Nancy 5 4.32 2020
author: Corey R. Tabor
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> 36963764 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.]]> 32 James Gladstone 1773060104 Nancy 5 3.77
author: James Gladstone
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.77
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]]> 44145740 In a show of strength for migrants during a daunting time, more than fifty artists from around the world have created postcard images of birds, along with messages of hope. Featuring an introduction by Shaun Tan.

From Mexico City's Natalia Gurovic comes a jewel-toned bird opposite the words "From up here I see no borders." From P.J. Lynch comes a seabird with the artist's personal wish for a safe journey and an openhearted welcome. From Argentinian illustrator Isol comes a child borne aloft on a bird below the words "Life is movement." From Jon Klassen, a sparrow, familiar and extraordinary. Sending a powerful message about human migration, more than fifty artists created postcards for the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava 2017, curated by the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society. From South Africa and Sweden, Chile and the Czech Republic, Iran and Indonesia -- more than twenty-five countries in all -- their images and words are now gathered into a stunning keepsake volume.]]> 112 1536209619 Nancy 5 4.37 2019
author: International Centre for Picture Book in Society
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 20759544
Warren, the bespectacled hero of Extraordinary Warren , is delighted to have a sidekick and feathered friend in the newly hatched Egg. But Egg is rather exasperating. New to the world, he asks so many questions and has so much to learn. Early one morning Egg takes off on his own and crosses the road, where he winds up getting lost in a field of corn. Warren is so busy imagining his flight to the moon that he doesn’t even know Egg is missing! But when Warren finally realizes Egg has flown the coop, nothing stops him from locating his best buddy—not even that hungry rat, Millard.

Filled with simple text, speech balloons, and engaging illustrations, this easy-to-follow story is a blend between a picture book and a chapter book, making it an ideal bridge for independent readers.]]> 64 Sarah Dillard 1481403524 Nancy 5 3.67 2014
author: Sarah Dillard
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.67
book published: 2014
rating: 5
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]]> 27411491 Cult graphic novelist Dylan Meconis offers a rich reimagining of history in this hybrid novel loosely based on the exile of Queen Elizabeth I by her sister, Queen Mary.

When her sister seizes the throne, Queen Eleanor of Albion is banished to a tiny island off the coast of her kingdom, where the nuns of the convent spend their days peacefully praying, sewing, and gardening. But the island is also home to Margaret, a mysterious young orphan girl whose life is upturned when the cold, regal stranger arrives. As Margaret grows closer to Eleanor, she grapples with the revelation of the island’s sinister true purpose as well as the truth of her own past. When Eleanor’s life is threatened, Margaret is faced with a perilous choice between helping Eleanor and protecting herself.]]> 400 Dylan Meconis 1536204986 Nancy 5 4.14 2019
author: Dylan Meconis
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 43289978 It can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but this child has some good advice for a very special friend in need.

Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award
A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year
Winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal

It can be a little scary to be small in a big city, but it helps to know you're not alone.

When you're small in the city, people don't see you, and loud sounds can scare you, and knowing what to do is sometimes hard. But this little kid knows what it's like, and knows the neighborhood. And a little friendly advice can go a long way.

Alleys can be good shortcuts, but some are too dark.

Or, there are lots of good hiding places in the city, like under a mulberry bush or up a walnut tree.

And, if the city gets to be too much, you're always welcome home, where it's safe and quiet.

In the first book that he has both written and illustrated, award-winning artist Sydney Smith spins a quiet, contemplative tale about seeing a big world through little eyes. He is the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children's books.

Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award
An ALA Notable Children's Book
A New York Times Best Children's Book
A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year
An NPR Best Kids Book of the Year
A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title
A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year
A Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Best Picture Book of the Year
Named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, the Horn Book, Shelf Awareness, and many more!
A Booklist Editors' Choice
A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book
Winner of the German Youth Literature Prize]]> 40 Sydney Smith 0823442616 Nancy 5 4.23 2019
author: Sydney Smith
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 43319682 34 Julie Berry 1338277723 Nancy 5 3.99 2019
author: Julie Berry
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 31933081 A cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo!

Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck.

These very different animals take off downstream, but they didn't know they needed one another until thankfully, the river came along.

This hilarious picture book and heartfelt message celebrates the joy and fun that's in store when you embark together on a ride of a lifetime.]]> 40 Richard T. Morris 0316464465 Nancy 5 4.25 2019
author: Richard T. Morris
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> 34228314
After passing a city museum many times, a boy finally decides to go in. He passes wall after wall of artwork until he sees a painting that makes him stop and ponder. Before long the painting comes to life and an afternoon of adventure and discovery changes how he sees the world ever after.]]> 40 RaĂşl ColĂłn 1481462733 Nancy 0 3.97 2018
author: RaĂşl ColĂłn
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.97
book published: 2018
rating: 0
read at: 2019/05/01
date added: 2019/05/01
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]]> 35976939
Two friends, a young girl and boy, resolve to exorcise the evils that inhabit it, including a snaggle-toothed monster.]]> 221 Antoine Revoy 1626721831 Nancy 5 3.54 2018
author: Antoine Revoy
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.54
book published: 2018
rating: 5
read at: 2019/05/01
date added: 2019/05/01
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]]> 37819090 In a debut novel that's perfect forĚýfans of Jason Reynolds and Erin Entrada Kelly, award-winningĚýauthor/illustrator and educatorĚýPat Cummings tellsĚýa poignant story about grief, love, and the untold stories that echo across time.Ěý

Trace Carter doesn’t know how to feel at ease in his new life in New York. Even though his artsy Auntie Lea is cool, her brownstone stillĚýisn’t hisâ€�home.ĚýHaunted by flashbacks of the accident that killed his parents, the best he can do is try to distract himself from memories of the past.

But the past isn’t done with him.ĚýWhen Trace takes a wrong turn in the New York Public Library, he finds someone else lost in the stacks with him: a crying little boy, wearing old, tattered clothes.

And though atĚýfirstĚýhe can’t quite believe he’s seen a ghost, TraceĚýsoonĚýdiscovers that the boyĚýhe saw has ties to Trace’s own history—and that he himself may be the key to setting the dead to rest.]]> 315 Pat Cummings 0062698869 Nancy 5 3.87 2019
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name: Nancy
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]]> 35160619 Meet Albie Newton: child genius. He’s a whiz at inventing things. But is he inventive enough to figure out how to make friends?
When precocious inventor Albie Newton enters a new preschool, he concocts the perfect plan for making friends. Unfortunately, it involves stealing the hamster’s wheel, snatching the wings off of Dave’s toy airplane, and generally making a giant mess. Now everyone’s angry at Albie! Will his new invention delight the other kids enough to make everything right—and finally win their friendship?]]> 26 Josh Funk 1454922583 Nancy 5 3.86 2018
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name: Nancy
average rating: 3.86
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rating: 5
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One night, Muffin hears a suspicious noise. Mouse? Raccoon? Bat? Nope, not the usual suspects. But Muffin hears . . . growling. Could it be? Yup. A bear. Just a cub. Whose stomach is definitely growling. Muffin's got this case solved--clearly this bear needs some donuts.]]> 40 Julia Sarcone-Roach 0399556664 Nancy 5 3.89 2019
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name: Nancy
average rating: 3.89
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rating: 5
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]]> 36349763 46 Evelina Daciūtė 0500651566 Nancy 5 3.69 2016
author: Evelina Daciūtė
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.69
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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]]> 37975398 Bunny Slopes.]]> 64 Claudia Rueda 1452162557 Nancy 5 3.99 2018
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name: Nancy
average rating: 3.99
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Claudia Rueda's classic picture-book illustrations, with their simple strong lines and shapes, show a very determined little bear and his mother in an increasingly snowy landscape. Little bear is a character that children everywhere will identify with.]]> 44 Claudia Rueda 0888999917 Nancy 5 3.61 2010
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name: Nancy
average rating: 3.61
book published: 2010
rating: 5
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Illustrator/author Claudia Rueda does an amazing job with simple text and bold graphic illustrations. Never get tired of this book.
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Set amid the most turbulent social and political period of modern times, Ninth Street Women is the impassioned, wild, sometimes tragic, always exhilarating chronicle of five women who dared to enter the male-dominated world of twentieth-century abstract painting -- not as muses but as artists. From their cold-water lofts, where they worked, drank, fought, and loved, these pioneers burst open the door to the art world for themselves and countless others to come.

Gutsy and indomitable, Lee Krasner was a hell-raising leader among artists long before she became part of the modern art world's first celebrity couple by marrying Jackson Pollock. Elaine de Kooning, whose brilliant mind and peerless charm made her the emotional center of the New York School, used her work and words to build a bridge between the avant-garde and a public that scorned abstract art as a hoax. Grace Hartigan fearlessly abandoned life as a New Jersey housewife and mother to achieve stardom as one of the boldest painters of her generation. Joan Mitchell, whose notoriously tough exterior shielded a vulnerable artist within, escaped a privileged but emotionally damaging Chicago childhood to translate her fierce vision into magnificent canvases. And Helen Frankenthaler, the beautiful daughter of a prominent New York family, chose the difficult path of the creative life.

Her gamble paid At twenty-three she created a work so original it launched a new school of painting. These women changed American art and society, tearing up the prevailing social code and replacing it with a doctrine of liberation. In Ninth Street Women , acclaimed author Mary Gabriel tells a remarkable and inspiring story of the power of art and artists in shaping not just postwar America but the future.]]> 944 Mary Gabriel 0316226181 Nancy 0 4.50 2018
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name: Nancy
average rating: 4.50
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]]> 35732267 Opposites Mei and Wei may be small, but when they work together they are mighty enough to face a dragon.

When a fearsome dragon takes over their village bridge, twin sisters Mei and Wei have opposing views of how to fix the problem. Wei wants nothing more than to confront that stinky old dragon head on, but Mei favors a more thoughtful approach. With Wei's confidence and gumption plus Mei's creativity and diligence, it's only a matter of time before everyone can be happy again.

This empowering sibling story is about celebrating differences and finding that what makes us different is also what makes us a powerful team.]]> 40 Nancy Tupper Ling 0399171150 Nancy 5 3.81 2018
author: Nancy Tupper Ling
name: Nancy
average rating: 3.81
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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Can a lazy cat and a dung-obsessed beetle really crack a mystery? Ra relishes his role as the Pharaoh's beloved—and spoiled—cat. So when an amulet goes missing from the palace, Ra has no interest in solving the mystery. He would rather enjoy his snacks and nap in the warm Egyptian sun. But Ra's friend Khepri, a wise and industrious scarab beetle, insists on investigating in order to save the young servant girl who has been framed for the crime. Once Ra gets going, he decides that being a Great Detective isn't so bad; in fact, he doesn't mind being hailed as “Protector of the Weak and Defender of Justice.� The comically mismatched duo is on the case!

Wacky illustrations with fun historical details bring these oddball characters to life. Includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed author's note.]]> 224 Amy Butler Greenfield 0823440273 Nancy 5 3.90 2018
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name: Nancy
average rating: 3.90
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rating: 5
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But everywhere they go, they're told "No peacocks!" by the restaurant owners.

So they try to get an ooey, gooey, delicious meal closer to home. But how are they going to sneak into the school cafeteria and get their wings on the school's world-famous mac 'n cheese? A little plotting, some stolen disguises, and a little help from some students, and the mission is a go!

But will the peacocks get their mac 'n cheese? Or will their cover be blown so they have to fly the coop?

Based on the real-life beloved bird celebrities who live at the The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (who are known to run off the grounds), and brought to the page in bold, bright style, No Peacocks! is a hilarious romp and a perfect read-aloud.]]> 32 Robin Newman 1510714804 Nancy 5 4.00
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name: Nancy
average rating: 4.00
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But beauty grows in the darkest of places, and when a twisting vine turns into an immense pumpkin, Evan is drawn out of his misery and back to the county fair, where friendships—old and new—await.]]> 40 Brian Lies 0062671278 Nancy 0 to-read 4.41 2018
author: Brian Lies
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.41
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]]> 35793231 This easy-to-read picture book introduces Horse and Buggy, two hilarious new characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long!

Horse and Buggy are best friends, but they don’t always see eye to eye. When Buggy sees Horse dancing, he asks, "What are you doing?" "I am dancing," Horse replies. "I am the best dancer. I have the best dances!" "You are not dancing. You are just moving around." Can Horse convince the reluctant Buggy to lighten up and join in? YES!

In this side-splitting story about friendship, Horse and Buggy learn that doing something together makes it twice as fun.

The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Level E stories feature a distinct beginning, middle, and end, with kid-friendly illustrations offering clues for more challenging sentences. Varied punctuation and simple contractions may be included. Level E books are suitable for early first graders. When Level E is mastered, follow up with Level F.

A Junior Library Guild selection!
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year]]> 32 Ethan Long 0823438597 Nancy 0 to-read 3.64
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]]> 38533086 From #1 New York Times bestselling novelty book creator Matt Van Fleet comes an irresistible picture book about a very hungry alligator who likes to chomp, chomp, chomp, which will delight readers as they learn animal names, colors, and counting.

Along came the alligator,
chomp, chomp, chomp!

From the internationally bestselling children’s book creator Matthew Van Fleet comes the story of a hungry little alligator who gulps his way from one to ten. Ten touchable textures, a sturdy chomping pull tab, and a grand finale pop-up are sure to engage the youngest readers.]]> 26 Matthew Van Fleet 1534426779 Nancy 0 to-read 4.38
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Includes a craft for making a felt stuffed dragon!

Master Willow’s Ninja School is a place where junior ninja saplings must learn many important how to make themselves invisible, fight skillfully, meditate patiently and―most importantly―how to be brave and unleash their own secret talent. But Ruby’s no good at traditional ninja skills and she seems too afraid to conquer her fears. Can a quiet, gentle sapling really graduate from ninja school? Yes! Especially when she taps into her own special talents.

Christy Ottaviano Books]]> 40 Deb Pilutti 1627796495 Nancy 5 3.69
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]]> 22926534 Fans of Polly Horvath or Roald Dahl will love this quirky story of a determined girl, and some extraordinary chickens.
Ěý
Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown feels like a fish out of water when she and her parents move from Los Angeles to the farm they’ve inherited from a great-uncle. But farm life gets more interesting when a cranky chicken appears and Sophie discovers the hen can move objects with the power of her little chicken brain: jam jars, the latch to her henhouse, the entire henhouse....
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And then more of her great-uncle’s unusual chickens come home to roost. Determined, resourceful Sophie learns to care for her flock, earning money for chicken feed, collecting eggs. But when a respected local farmer tries to steal them, Sophie must find a way to keep them (and their superpowers) safe.
Ěý
Told in letters to Sophie’s abuela, quizzes, a chicken-care correspondence course, to-do lists, and more, Unusual Chickens is a quirky, clucky classic in the making.]]> 224 Kelly Jones 038575552X Nancy 0 to-read 3.90 2015
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name: Nancy
average rating: 3.90
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]]> 38256487 A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera -- brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo -- speaks to every dreaming heart.

Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy fields and let tadpoles swim across his hands in a creek. He slept outside and learned to say good-bye to his amiguitos each time his family moved to a new town. He went to school and taught himself to read and write English and filled paper pads with rivers of ink as he walked down the street after school. And when he grew up, he became the United States Poet Laureate and read his poems aloud on the steps of the Library of Congress. If he could do all of that . . . what could you do? With this illustrated poem of endless possibility, Juan Felipe Herrera and Lauren Castillo breathe magic into the hopes and dreams of readers searching for their place in life.]]> 32 Juan Felipe Herrera 076369052X Nancy 0 to-read 4.26 1985
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name: Nancy
average rating: 4.26
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]]> 35633343 The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

From President-Elect Joe Biden, Promise Me Dad is his deeply moving memoir about the year that would forever change both a family and a country.

“Biden splices a heartbreaking story with an election story and a foreign affairs story. And in so doing, he offers something for everyone, no matter which strand draws you in.”�The New York Times Book Review

In November 2014, thirteen members of the Biden family gathered on Nantucket for Thanksgiving, a tradition they had been celebrating for the past forty years; it was the one constant in what had become a hectic, scrutinized, and overscheduled life. The Thanksgiving holiday was a much-needed respite, a time to connect, a time to reflect on what the year had brought, and what the future might hold. But this year felt different from all those that had come before. Joe and Jill Biden’s eldest son, Beau, had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor fifteen months earlier, and his survival was uncertain. “Promise me, Dad,� Beau had told his father. “Give me your word that no matter what happens, you’re going to be all right.� Joe Biden gave him his word.

Promise Me Dad chronicles the year that followed, which would be the most momentous and challenging in Joe Biden’s extraordinary life and career. As vice president, Biden traveled more than a hundred thousand miles that year, across the world, dealing with crises in Ukraine, Central America, and Iraq. When a call came from New York, or Capitol Hill, or Kyiv, or Baghdad—“Joe, I need your help”—he responded. For twelve months, while Beau fought for and then lost his life, the vice president balanced the twin imperatives of living up to his responsibilities to his country and his responsibilities to his family. And never far away was the insistent and urgent question of whether he should seek the presidency in 2016.

The year brought real triumph and accomplishment, and wrenching pain. But even in the worst times, Biden was able to lean on the strength of his long, deep bonds with his family, on his faith, and on his deepening friendship with the man in the Oval Office, Barack Obama.

Writing with poignancy and immediacy, Joe Biden allows readers to feel the urgency of each moment, to experience the days when he felt unable to move forward as well as the days when he felt like he could not afford to stop.

This is a book written not just by the president, but by a father, grandfather, friend, and husband. Promise Me Dad is a story of how family and friendships sustain us and how hope, purpose, and action can guide us through the pain of personal loss into the light of a new future.]]> 260 Joe Biden 1250171679 Nancy 0 4.11 2017
author: Joe Biden
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.11
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]]> 35989323 Maud the koala can't wait for her birthday party--until everything starts to feel way too overwhelming.

Maud is having a birthday party in her backyard, and she's invited her friends--all fifty-six of them--to celebrate with her. She's not worried, though. After all, you can never have too much birthday! But when the guests arrive and the party gets packed, she isn't so sure. What will happen if Maud can't bear her own birthday?]]> 32 Jennifer E. Morris 152478446X Nancy 0 to-read 3.77 2018
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name: Nancy
average rating: 3.77
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]]> 38743134 Everyday kids learn how they can help protect bird species, near and far, with Counting Birds—the real-life story of bird counting and watching.

What can you do to help endangered animals and make a positive change in our environment?ĚýGet counting! Counting BirdsĚýis a beautifully illustrated book that introduces kids to the idea of bird counts and bird watches. Along the way, they will learn about Frank Chapman, whoĚýused his bird knowledge and magazine Bird-Lore to found the first annual bird count.
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Bird counting helps professional researchers collect data, share expertise, and spread valuable information to help all kinds of birds around the world, from condors to hawks to kestrels and more.
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Counting Birds introduces kids to a whole feathered world that will fascinate and inspire themĚýto get involved in conservation and become citizen scientists.
Ěý]]> 32 Heidi E.Y. Stemple 1633226042 Nancy 0 to-read 4.36 2018
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name: Nancy
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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Exuberant illustrations by Lorena Alvarez Gómez offer the perfect complement to Anika Denise’s warm, Spanish-sprinkled text in this celebration of theater, family, and imagination.]]> 32 Anika Aldamuy Denise Nancy 5 4.01 2017
author: Anika Aldamuy Denise
name: Nancy
average rating: 4.01
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rating: 5
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