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Vida : the mice, the cat, and the alebrije
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Description:
In the vibrant city of Mousetepec, two brave mouse siblings, Vida and Máximo, confront a menacing cat with the help of a magical alebrije. (1/23)
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Book
Call Number:
E Ton
Love finds a way
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Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find him. After all, there's a scurry of friendly squirrels in the forest who just can't help showering him with affection. Determined to keep it -- and them -- away, he gets a scruffy guard dog and names him Brutus. Brutus quickly learns to growl and bark and chase. And he becomes a very good guard dog. So Oscar gives him a friendly scratch. Then a tasty treat. And soon, growling and barking and chasing aren't Brutus's only jobs. There's also fetching sticks ... and keeping Oscar company ... And maybe even teaching Oscar a thing or two about love. From the creator of the beloved Harold the Bear series, Love Finds a Way is a joyous and heartwarming reminder that sometimes all you need is a little love. (1/23)
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Book
Call Number:
E Kou
Love grows here
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At the back of a perfectly ordinary house, in a perfectly ordinary neighborhood, is a garden that is anything but ordinary. For in that garden, love grows. The garden is the pride and joy of the elderly couple that lives there, Stan and Mabel. When Mabel has to go to hospital for a long period, Stan loses heart and the garden becomes neglected. It feels like the love has gone, but luckily, all the animals who live in the garden join together to make it beautiful once again. Then in the spring, when everything is in full bloom, they get a wonderful surprise. (1/23)
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Book
Call Number:
E Ade
The language of birds
Author(s):
Lappano, Jon-Erik, 1983-
Manbeck, Zachary,
Description:
Mira speaks to the birds. As a baby, she napped in the park where starlings gathered. Before she was two, she could mimic the sounds of the doves. Birds have always made sense to Mira, unlike people who are much more confusing. When Mira tries to talk to them, her words remain out of reach. Mostly, people leave her alone. But when a new boy named Jad comes to school, Mira notices that he understands trees the way she does birds. He's different. And as they draw together, Mira is able, at last, to make a friend.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Lap
Sparkles for Sunny : a Lunar New Year story
Author(s):
Chen, Sylvia
Phuong, Thai My,
Description:
Lunar New Year is coming up, and Sunny is stuck wearing hand-me-downs to the party AGAIN. The Lao family has four rules: 1. Make what you can yourself. 2. Get good deals. 3. Share extras with others. 4. Never waste anything. ...which means that every year for Lunar New Year, Sunny winds up wearing a hand-me-down qipáo from her sisters. Just once Sunny wants to wear something that's so her and not so one of her sisters! Can Sunny uphold the Lao Family Way while also staying true to herself? (1/23)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Che
You are a burst of color
Author(s):
Ch'oe, Suk-hŭi, 1964-
Kiaer, Sarah,
Description:
Over the course of a day, a young girl tries to understand a beautiful and sometimes hard range of emotions that feel as ever-changing and powerful as the colors in her physical world. (1/23)
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Book
Call Number:
E Cho
A stickler valentine
Author(s):
Smith, Lane
Leach, Molly,
Description:
Stickler learns that Valentine's Day is about giving friends what they love, not what Stickler loves, and decides to give Cat a gift she truly wants. (1/23)
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Book
Call Number:
E Smi
The wandering feather
Author(s):
Frenette, Lisa
Swinson, August,
Description:
When a gust of wind blows a feather off a flying red-tailed hawk, it marks the beginning of that feather's quest to find a new home. The feather ends up in a squirrel's nest, a woman's hat, and atop a sandcastle--but none of these spots feel right. Soon, it's picked up by a little girl who lovingly takes it home to join two other feathers as part of a special craft project. When the project is complete, the reader discovers that the feather has found its home in a dreamcatcher. At the end of the book, we see the dreamcatcher swinging in the breeze in the window of the girl's bedroom. The story includes an author's note about dreamcatchers and what they symbolize to many Indigenous peoples.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Fre
Together on Eid
Author(s):
Rafi, Sana
Quraishi, Mariam,
Description:
Eid is a gathering, a party, a feast and so much more. Together on Eid celebrates the many gifts of the holiday -- from excitedly awaiting the arrival of guests to enjoying steaming hot rotis to sharing treasured family stories. It is a loving ode to cultural traditions, warm memories, and a special day that brings people together. Eid is a gift that continues to shine brightly with each passing year. (2/3)
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Book
Call Number:
E Raf
Carnival Queen
Author(s):
Williams-Harry, Donette
Calmo, Amélie-Anne,
Description:
Carly excitedly gets ready for Carnival, but is upset when her dress rips, until other mas bands help. Includes back matter on carnival celebrations in different parts of the world. (2/3)
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Book
Call Number:
E Wil
Valentines are the worst!
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Gilbert the goblin is determined to avoid Valentine's Day festivities, preferring tacos over cards and candy. When he encounters a group of mischievous cupids intent on spreading love, Gilbert must navigate a series of humorous situations to escape their attention. The story combines playful illustrations with lighthearted comedy, exploring themes of individuality, humor, and holiday traditions for children. (2/3)
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Book
Call Number:
E Wil
Making art
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Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. (2/3)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Eja
Kind Karl : a little crocodile with big feelings
Author(s):
Salzberg, Sharon
Mourrain, Sébastien,
Description:
Karl the crocodile learns to control his temper and choose kindness every day. Includes Lovingkindness meditaton for kids and activities for everyday lovingkindness. (2/3)
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Book
Call Number:
E Sal
Wrestlers of the grassland
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Every day, they gather: the wrestlers of the grassland. With arms of steel and bodies malleable like clay, they compete on the open plain. Anand also wants to become one of those brave warriors. He practices from dusk till dawn, for an entire year. He runs with horses, calms a raging bull, dances like an eagle in the snow . . . And then, one day, it's time to measure his strength. An extraordinary book about courage and perseverance inspired by the cultural heritage of Mongolian wrestling. For sheep lifters and animal tamers ages 6 years and up. (2/3)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Hao
Warm all over
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Description:
Poor Bear just can't get warm. Bear's friends offer everything they can think of to help out--baths, tea, and cozy blankets--how come none of the usual tricks are working? With utterly stunning illustrations, this ode to love is a celebration of all things that we cannot see, but keep us moving and warm all over.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Bay
Shaped by love : an ode to mom bods
Author(s):
Powers, Nikki
Calatzis, Amanda,
Description:
Before babies enter the world and arrive in their parents arms, they are held inside their mothers. Mother and child grow strong as one, nourished by love. Moms imagine the little ones they carry inside, dream of them, wait and long for them, and when those babies arrive, a mother s body eases their hunger, heals their hurt, and holds and soothes them when they are sad. As the years pass and mother and child grow and change, their bodies change with them altered by time and tenderness, courage and joy. (2/3)
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Book
Call Number:
E Pow
I want to go to the moon
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Sometimes dreams seem impossible. Like the thought of a mouse going to the moon. But ever since one mouse heard of a magical Cheese Mountain, he hasn't been able to forget it. Maybe if he works hard, he'll one day reach his dream in the sky...
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Book
Call Number:
E Zha
Lucky New Year colors Joyce Wan.
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Kids will step into a colorful journey through the widely celebrated holiday known as Chinese New Year as Wan brings her Chinese heritage to life through all the colors of the rainbow and playful rhymes. This book shares a wonderful combination--the concept of colors and the traditions of the holiday.
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Book
Call Number:
E Wan
Ten little leprechauns
Author(s):
Murphy, Molly (Children's author),
McWilliam, Howard,
Description:
Legend says leprechauns love to frolic and play. How many can you count on this lucky day?Count down from ten as these lucky leprechauns as they hunt for clovers, stir up trouble, and chase after rainbows to prepare for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day. (2/4)
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Book
Call Number:
E Mur
The dangerous alphabet book
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Adorable Avocado, our sweet little narrator, is rudely interrupted by Angry Alligator who intends to throw the orderly world of the alphabet into sheer chaos. From A to Z, the two competing characters argue over what's better: Elegant Eggplants or Eerie Electric Eels? Killer King Cobras or Kissing Kiwis? (2/4)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Ryl
The most wonderful gift in the world
Author(s):
Obradors, Mireia Olive
Yuen-Killick, Angus,
Description:
A little mouse searches and searches the forest for the most wonderful gift for his mother. What can he give his mother to show her how much he loves her? Perhaps a pine cone full of pine nuts? Or a beautiful flower? Or an eye-catching feather? But when the day of the birthday arrives, nothing turns out as he expects. . . . How will the little mouse show his love? (2/4)
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Book
Call Number:
E Obr
Mr. Kuroki's garden
Author(s):
Renaud, Anne, 1957-
Hale, Ohara,
Description:
Mr. and Mrs. Kuroki live in Japan. They dream of traveling to distant countries once their cows are old and their children have grown up. But before this dream can come true, tragedy strikes. Mrs. Kuroki loses her sight, and with it, her joy for life. Determined to ease his wife's sorrow, Mr. Kuroki decides to create an immense garden filled with his wife's favorite flower, the Shibazakura. This breathtaking and unique garden soon gains attention from all over the world. Over time, visitors arrive, eager to witness with their own eyes the place where a man's love has blossomed in an effort to bring back his wife's smile. (2/4)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Ren
Together, right now
Author(s):
Fadeeva, Olʹga (Olga Alekseevna),
Description:
Right now you are here . . . reading this book. Now imagine what someone else is doing at this exact moment two blocks away. What about someone across the country? Or an animal on the other side of our big, beautiful planet? What else is happening round the world, right now? (2/4)
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Book
Call Number:
E Fad
Talia and the Passover hug-gadah
Author(s):
Marshall, Linda Elovitz
Assirelli, Francesca,
Description:
Talia associates Passover with hugging, but as her family focuses on the holiday's traditions, she learns that Passover is about the story of freedom, and Grandma gives her a big hug. (2/4)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Mar
The trouble with children (according to Cat)
Author(s):
Weaver, Katie
Soylu, Caner,
Description:
The family cat has a LOT to get off her chest. Life with children can be ... challenging. Between their loud shrieks, dress-up games, and bath time nonsense, Cat can't take any more of these little ones! Except ... she might have overlooked a few things, like gentle cuddles, catnip, and cozy story times. Can these boisterous kids change Cat's mind? (2/10)
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Book
Call Number:
E Wea
We all love = kisâkihitonaw
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Description:
Snuggle up! Animals love--like you! Join baby bears, little ducklings, curious foxes, and many more adorable creatures as they remind us of all the ways, big and small, that we show love and care. (2/10)
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Book
Call Number:
E Fle
Haircut day with Dad
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Description:
A father and son spend a day bonding at the barbershop. (2/10)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Mik
The little girl and the rain
Author(s):
Lukešová, Milena,
Kudláček, Jan,
Description:
Join a little girl as she embarks on a whimsical adventure, completely unaware that the playful rain that has gently started to fall has a secret wish - to be her friend! Follow along as the rain playfully "chases" her, leading to unexpected laughter, splashing in puddles, and a heartwarming connection under the gray sky. (2/10)
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Book
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Hot food : nice!
Author(s):
Rosen, Michael, 1946-
Layton, Neal,
Description:
"Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. That is, until the fateful day when his family sits down to eat, and the potato is a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on the potato before eating, as does his brother and his mom. So why does his dad pop it straight into his mouth? "--Publisher's website.
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Book
Call Number:
E Ros
Rosie and the hobby farm
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Description:
Rosie lives on a farm with her family. New animal friends arrive with each passing season: a dog named Keeper, a kitten named Sunny, a bird named Glitter, a pygmy goat named Pal, a horse named Bee, a piglet named Tulip, and a llama named Mama. From each of the animals, Rosie learns the values of loyal friendship, patience, self-care, playfulness, hard work, and the most important lesson of all: how to take care of each other. (2/10)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Cic
Baa baa shop : sheep's first haircut
Author(s):
Brooks, Wendell (Children's author),
Siew, Pei Pei,
Description:
Sheep overcomes his fear of getting a first haircut with the help of his grandpa at the Baa Baa Shop, discovering fun styles and a boost of confidence along the way. (2/10)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Bro
Daddy plays a mean guitar
Author(s):
Yolen, Jane
Kheiriyeh, Rashin,
Description:
Waaaah, didi-waa-waa, bleep! A child's daddy plays a mean guitar, but it's not the only sound that fills this family's day. From the vroom vroom zoomba zoom of the bus to the hum-hummmm while setting the dinner table, all these joyful sounds and beats have one thing in common . . . love! (2/10)
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Book
Call Number:
E Yol
Bored
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Description:
A very bored girl becomes less so when she starts to imagine all the bored people in the world floating away together to boredom-fueled adventures. (2/19)
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Book
Call Number:
E Sal
Tiny worlds
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Description:
Grandma's house isn't that big, but there's plenty of room for a tiny world ... When a young boy visits his grandmother's house, he doesn't just see scraps of ribbon lying around, mushrooms clustered behind a log in the forest, or lonely pools hiding along the beach. He sees tiny worlds, where pie tins become playgrounds, ants become farmers, and ponds and puddles teem with life waiting to be found. Tiny worlds are full of whimsy and imagination, but there is one problem: he seems to be the only one who sees them. While at first Grandma keeps trying to draw him out, eventually she realizes that even tiny worlds are big enough to share. (2/19)
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E Cic
Together we build
Author(s):
Vaught, Susan, 1965-
Murphy, Kelly,
Description:
A diverse community of animals and humans work together to rebuild the farm after a storm causes damage. (2/19)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Vau
Suuban's first day : a first day of herding story
Author(s):
Salh, Shugri Said, 1975-
Onajin, Alaba,
Description:
After losing her two front teeth, young nomad, Suuban, is ready to prove she can herd her family's goats safely across the Somali desert. (2/19)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Sal
Mungo on his own
Author(s):
Burgess, Matthew
Benbassat, Julie,
Description:
A young fox learns the joys - and surprises - of being independent in this lush new story from award-winning children's book author, Matthew Burgess and rising-star illustrator, Julie Benbassat. One evening, young Mungo ventures into the forest to find the sweet, red berries he's been dreaming about. But he soon finds that foraging alone can be hard for a kit like him, and Mungo gets lost. Very lost! Will he find the berries--and his way back home--all on his own? With suspense, daring, and foxy resolve, here is a story for all readers who wish to strike out on their own before returning to the cozy warmth of home. (2/19)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Bur
A family of readers
Author(s):
Sanders, Rob, 1958-
Benda, Gabbie,
Description:
A family visits the library, and each member discovers activities that capture their interest. While some are drawn to hands-on learning and social opportunities, the youngest remains absorbed in reading. The story emphasizes the variety of experiences available in libraries and encourages young readers to explore and engage with books, learning, and community resources. (2/19)
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E San
