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Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Un delicioso libro ilustrado sobre las formas en que los ̀pltanos dan forma a la cultura, la comunidad, y la familia Latina/o/x/e, contado a trǎvs de las experiencias de una nįa en la cocina con su abuela.
Esme learns the cultural significance of plantains while cooking alongside her grandmother.
82) Climb a giraffe
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"An adventurous book daring to break the rules and fantasizing to your heart's content. Sometimes a kid hears lots of rules...lots of don't do this! or don't do that! What happens when you just want to explore the world? There are so many things to do, like digging for lost treasure, visiting Mars, and dancing with peacocks too. Adventure awaits as we explore all the adventures one can have--you can even climb a giraffe!"--Amazon website.
86) Heroic heart: an illustrated biography of Joe Delaney : the legacy of a professional football player
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"A moving illustrated biography of the late Joe Delaney, an NFL star in the making who valued helping others above all else On the football field, Joe Delaney possessed all the qualities of a great running back. He was fast with keen instincts, a burst of red and gold as he sprinted toward the end zone for the Kansas City Chiefs. Off the field, he embodied the qualities of a great person: generous, hard-working, humble, and honest. Helping people...
87) Doggy dance-off
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"All the coolest dogs in town meet at the Doggie Dance-off to show off their best dance moves-and they're intrigued by a newcomer who wows the audience with her amazing moves. Who is she?"--
88) Kat hats
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
A trained cat who is able to form himself into specialty hats, Thermal Herman 6 7/8ths is world-renowned for his warmth and agility, but when a friend wanders off with a brain freeze and finds themself in peril, Thermal Herman must rush in to save the day.
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Description
A young girl named Wen is precious and creative, but the nation of China is a land of overwhelming traditions and stringent social rules. How is a girl to mature into herself in land of relentlessly rigid social expectations? "Boys who did not want to run to a public bathroom down the street would stand before a bucket to pee. Wen asked Mama why they could pee standing up. Mama said, 'Because they are boys. Girls cannot do that, so don't you even...
90) Pretty loved
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
The word "pretty" doesn't only refer to how someone looks. Pretty Loved showcases all of the different and wonderful qualities that your baby has that you love about them so much!
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's enjoy the different seasons and find out what makes each one special. What's the best thing about summer? What do farmers harvest in autumn? From finding out which baby animals are born in spring to experiencing all the outdoor fun of a winter wonderland, babies and toddlers will love learning all about the things you can see and do in each season. Each...
94) Lovebird Lou
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Lovebird Lou adores life with his family and friends on the island they call home. But when he travels to the other side of the island and sees the amazing abilities on display by different birds, Lou feels unfulfilled with the laidback lovebird lifestyle. With his adoring parents cheering him on, Lou decides to spread his wings and see what else he can accomplish. This sweet, funny story celebrates individuality, self-discovery, and the joy of community"--...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"After a fire leaves the forest smoldering, a determined marmot and her resourceful bird friend set off on a rescue mission in this beautifully illustrated, wordless story. They clear away fallen branches and scorched bushes. They rake and dig and plant new seedlings in the earth. With determination and ingenuity, as the seasons pass, they care for the little trees by making sure they have enough water, protect their branches from the wind and snow,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
In the final freeze of an Antarctic winter, green tails wave across a star-full sky, as if to farewell endless nights. If this world looks empty, look closer. Penguins trek across the ice to their winter homes. As the temperature warms, birds fly above on their long migrations. And with the advent of summer, beneath an iceberg, the sea is teeming with life. Ocean, sky, snow and ice, minute greens and giant blues, dance a delicate dance in this evocative...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Dorothy Lucas yearned to discover all that she was capable of. After the devastating news of Pearl Harbor, her brothers joined the World War II war effort, but Dorothy wanted to do her part, too. So, she enlisted to serve as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP). After hours of flight school and roaring engines, Dorothy and her fellow WASPs risked their lives towing targets in the air for the male fighter pilots in training. Through many mechanical...