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Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
"A celebratory bilingual concept picture book, this book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados, yellow tortillas, purple dance dresses, and brown charro pants--concluding with a double gatefold finale reveal."--Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Oceano Travesia
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Ruby vive en un santuario de vida silvestre, y su cuidador de Ruby del orfanato de elefantes en África donde creció está de visita. Verlo de nuevo le trae una avalancha de recuerdos felices y tristes de su vida antes del circo, y les cuenta a Iván y Bob el tiempo que pasó en la sabana africana.
Ruby lives in a wildlife sanctuary, and Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings...
3) Girl of mine
Author
Publisher
LB Kids
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"Shows a dazzling little girl enjoying playtime in the moon's soft glow. As daddy cradles his baby girl, she is suddenly whisked away on a fantastical adventure, swinging above lush floral gardens under the golden moonlight."--Amazon.com
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Ever since her dad died, 11-year-old Jerry Blum and her mom have bounced around dead-end towns, staying in a series of rundown motels where her mother picks up housekeeping work and Jerry can get around in her wheelchair. But the Slumbering Giant motel is different. Lights blink on and off in the surrounding trees, a mysterious radio station plays only at midnight, and people disappear into the woods, never to been seen again. Not to mention that...
Publisher
Odd Dot
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A beautifully illustrated picture book that encourages readers to count and celebrate all the moms around them! 1 mom waking, 2 moms eating, 3 moms walking . . . Moms are all around us! This simple counting book encourages readers to count and celebrate all the amazing moms around them--the heroes kids count on everyday! Moms playing; moms relaxing; moms helping each other and their kids. It's a joyful opportunity to celebrate all that moms are and...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
" While playing Princesses and Superheroes at his friends' house, Elmo is surprised by a few of their toys. He didn't know that Abby liked superheroes, and he definitely didn't know that princesses could have superpowers! Throughout the afternoon, Elmo realizes that it doesn't matter what toys you like to play with as long as you have fun!"
10) Just like you
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When their family prepares for a picnic, our little toddler tries to help. They want to do everything the grownups are doing, but the results are...not ideal. Mud, lemon juice, and water end up everywhere! But this little one isn't the only one making a mess -- being "just like you" runs in the family! Toddlers won't be able to resist this rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations.
11) Triceratops
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In rhyming text, Triceratops introduces itself as the three-horned dinosaur.
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"This formative board book is an appreciation of our global community and the many ways in which it helps develop empathy, compassion, and collective responsibility. Specific examples of shared community are depicted across twelve countries, inviting young readers to connect with and acknowledge the importance of caring about and for one another, and the Earth we share."--
13) Peekaboo lion
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Presents a variety of animals hidden behind a slider mechanism on every page.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In this new concept board book about feelings that helps kids learn about their emotions and why they might feel a certain way, Llama Llama experiences the universal highs and lows as he gets ready for bed.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Jenny Chow, determined to hold her own in her family's annual chopsticks challenge, creates a solution through STEAM trial and error to master those slippery, oh-so-tricky chopsticks. Includes instructions on how to make DIY chopstick tongs.
16) Bed! Bed! Bed!
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Bright smiles and enthusiastic kids share their wind-down routines in this lyrical, dreamy read-aloud. Tired kiddos put away toys, wash up in the tub, brush their teeth, cuddle with stuffed animals, sing lullabies, and get tucked in tight for a good night's sleep."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Clavis
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Lily and Milo are going camping. Before they can leave, they have to pack their suitcases. Which camping equipment do they need? What do they leave at home? At the camping site, Lily tries to put up the tent. But where did Milo go?
18) Mitch and Amy
Author
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warmth and humor to this story about sibling rivalry and teamwork. Mitch and Amy both think being twins is fun, but that doesn't stop them from squabbling. Amy is good at reading. Mitch is a math whiz. Amy likes to play pretend. Mitch would rather skateboard. They never want to watch the same television show. And they always try to get the better of each other. Then the school bully...
19) It's Holi!
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Getting ready for Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, young Nikhil is nervous about the festivities until his family comes up with a silly solution for him to celebrate the messy colors of spring with everyone.
20) T. Rex
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In rhyming text Tyrannosaurus rex introduces itself as the biggest, fiercest dinosaur.
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