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741) The blue bowl
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"A young boy and his family discover a way to merge their Chinese and North American backgrounds by combining traditional foods from both cultures. Max loves his family's Cantonese meals, like steamed rice and gai lan greens with oyster sauce, homemade dumplings, and scallion bread. But sometimes he can't help thinking about French fries, tacos, and ice cream with rainbow sprinkles. For his birthday dinner, Max is really hoping for spaghetti and meatballs,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Nine-year-old Estella Garcia dreams of being a movie star when she grows up, but she is nervous about attending her very first sleepover party at the home of the new fourth-grader, Brittany, especially as the theme is "art," which is not really her thing--so she turns to her three best friends, The Worry Warriors, to help her overcome her anxiety.
743) Magda's tortillas
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
While learning to make tortillas on her seventh birthday, Magda tries to make perfectly round ones like those made by her grandmother but instead creates a variety of wonderful shapes.
Author
Series
Vanderbeekers volume 5
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 7
Description
One hilarious Harlem family is on a mission to find the perfect way to celebrate their Papa's fortieth birthday while discovering more about their mysterious grandparents in this heartfelt romp and latest installment to the New York Times best-selling series, perfect for fans of the Penderwicks. It's summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa's surprise fortieth birthday party. But then Papa must leave town to help his...
745) Love is kind
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Little Owl is on a quest to buy his grammy the perfect gift for her birthday -- a heart-shaped box of chocolates. But several things go wrong along the way. Will Little Owl discover the true meaning of love isn't found in a box ... even one filled with chocolate?
Author
Series
Fantastic frame volume 4
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
When the fantastic frame takes Tiger, Luna, and Chives to New Mexico in 1936, as depicted in Georgia O'Keeffe's painting, Red Hills with the Pedernal, they explore a sacred mountain and As they search for David, the boy who's been missing inside the frame for fifty years.
Author
Series
Crafty Cat volume 1
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Sometimes school can be scary and even embarrassing, but not today. Today is Birdie's birthday, and everything will be perfect! Birdie's panda-riffic cupcakes are beautiful, and there's one for everyone. She will be the star of the class. But then . . . disaster! A trip and fall on the way to school means no more cupcakes! Who can save the day? Who can make the class smile again? This is a job for Birdie's alter ego . . . the Amazing Crafty Cat!...
Author
Series
Tom Gates volume 3
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Things are looking up for Tom Gates. The school dance is coming up, and his birthday, too! What could possibly put him in a bad mood? Well, the words math lesson, for one thing. And that annoying twit Marcus Meldrew at school. And Granny Mavis threatening to bake Tom's birthday cake (carrots!). And the fact that nobody seems to be noticing the long list of birthday presents Tom has prominently displayed. Worst of all, can it be true that Tom's dad...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Violet used to love birthday parties, but now that she has celiac disease, she’s not allowed to eat pizza, cake, or anything else with gluten. Violet feels alone until she discovers that some animals have dietary restrictions as well. While standing up for her animal friends, she realizes she can do the same for herself. And when it’s time to celebrate Violet’s birthday, there isn’t a single gluten-containing crumb in sight!" --publisher's...