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21) My name
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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When his name is mispronounced, leading to laughter in the classroom, an Indian American boy is reminded by his parents how special he is and how his unique name reflects that.
23) Odd dog out
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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In a busy city where all the dogs act and dress in a similar fashion, what would you do if you felt like you didn't fit in? In this rhyming story about acceptance and self-esteem, a unique dog ventures out to find her place in the world, only to discover that it's okay to be different and your friends and family will love you no matter what.
24) Bertolt
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm
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English
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This is a charming, touching story about an imaginative boy whose best friend is an oak tree named Bertolt. The boy admits to being an outlier among his peers, but insists that while he is alone, he is never lonely. Being independent suits him, and he considers his difference to be his advantage.
25) Neon Leon
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he's SO bright that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night. But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in. In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he's feeling...
26) Lili Macaroni
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31 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"Lili Macaroni loves every feature she has inherited from her family members, but when she starts kindergarten she is teased for those very traits. Burdened by unhappiness, she creates a polka-dotted butterfly and imagines it flying her sorrows away--and finds she has introduced a powerful tool for conversations about emotions, self-esteem, and resilience."--
27) Bird hugs
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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Bernard isn't like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can't seem to fly. He's left wondering what his wings are good for ... if they're even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced.
28) Over the shop
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"A lonely little girl and her grandparent need to fill the run-down apartment in their building. But taking over the quarters above their store will mean major renovations for the new occupants, and none of the potential renters can envision the possibilities of the space--until one special couple shows up. With their ingenuity, the little girl's big heart, and heaps of hard work, the desperate fixer-upper begins to change in lovely and surprising...
29) Hattie & Hudson
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
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English
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It's a summer day so beautiful and peaceful that Hattie, paddling in her canoe in the middle of a lake, can't help but sing. In the deep water below, a creature is lurking. He's huge and green, with a long, long neck and he rarely leaves his lair. But on this day, he hears something sweet and inviting. He hears a song. What happens when the creature rises to the surface is nothing short of magical. Can a young girl and an enormous lake monster become...
30) The ghoul
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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English
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The villagers are afraid of the "Ghoul." For years, they've tiptoed around the village for fear of disturbing it. The monster doesn't look like them, and it is believed to eat humans. One day, the brave Hassan embarks on a dangerous mission to face the long-feared Ghoul. When Hassan finally meets the Ghoul living on top of the mountain, he discovers that the Ghoul is just as terrified of people as they are of him. Hassan and the Ghoul realize that...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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"Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air and able to whirl and twirl and float and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can't whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn't know why he's a quilt. His parents are both sheets, and so are all of his friends. (His great-grandmother was a lace curtain, but that doesn't really help cheer him up.) He feels sad and left out when his friends are zooming around and he can't...
32) A quiet girl
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Mary, a young girl with a meditative disposition, finds her quiet curiosity at odds with her boisterous family. Eventually, Mary is so still that she seems to fade from her family's sight. When calling loudly for her gets no result, the family tries quiet waiting instead and find both Mary and the simple beauty in slowing down to listen to the world."--
Mary is so quiet that her family hardly pays any attention to her, until one day, after shouting...
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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Jarvis offers a moving tale of friendship, kindness, and acceptance, softly touching on the subjects of illness or hardship in a way that young children can understand. Everyone likes David, the boy with flowers in his hair. He's sweet and gentle, just like his colorful petals. David and his best friend have a great time together, finding the good puddles, making up songs, and running away from the bees. But one day David comes to school wearing a...
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45 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Fox is calm and thoughtful. Chick is hyperactive and flighty. They don't always agree, but they are friends anyway.
"Fox and Chick don't always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, while the spare text and airiness of...
35) We move together
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 27 cm
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English
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A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them, and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers, and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate conversations about disability, accessibility, social...
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Peter and Ernesto volume 2
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112 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Peter and Ernesto loved their tree. Then a hurricane came and blew it away! Now, Peter, Ernesto, and the rest of their sloth friends must venture into the jungle to find a new-great-tree. But the jungle is full of dangers, including angry ants, slithering snakes, and a ravenous jaguar! Can cautious Peter and confident Ernesto work together to keep their tribe safe? They'll have to, if they want to find the perfect tree to call home"--
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"While his sister tries everything to help, a young boy isn't sure why he can't stop crying in this transitional picture book."--
Four-year-old Riley is inconsolable. He can't stop crying and nothing is making him feel better. His sister, Regina, tries her best to help him figure out what's wrong, but Riley isn't sure. It's not his tummy, or his head, or the monsters under the bed. The family does everything they can to make Riley smile, but nothing...
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1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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"In a city where fire, water, land and air reside together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: How much they have in common."--Provided by publisher.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
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English
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"No One Else like You helps teach children about diversity and explains that despite our differences we all have something in common - we are all unique. The book features bright, playful illustrations that capture the beauty of individuals and humankind alike"--Cover.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
Description
The Wills and the Won'ts can't seem to agree on anything, so they build a wall to keep the other out. Until a hopeful young May realizes that perhaps they can find some common ground, if only they work together.
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