Archives: Books
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Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day
One day an unruly curl pops out of Harriet’s nice, neat braid—a wriggly, wavy, horrible curl. When Harriet’s sister offers to fix her rebellious curl, they launch into a series …
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The Ugly Vegetables
It’s easy to appreciate a garden exploding with colorful flowers and fragrances, but what do you do with a patch of ugly vegetables? Author/illustrator Grace Lin recalls such a garden …
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Butterfly Tree
The mystery of monarch butterfly migration is revealed in this sensitive, eloquent mother-daughter story. One late afternoon in early September, Jilly sees something. It looks like it’s raining black pepper …
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Our Food: A Healthy Serving of Science and Poems
Award-winning author Grace Lin joins science writer Ranida T. McKneally to get kids talking about the science of food, the five food groups, and what a healthy meal looks like. …
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Back to Bed, Ed!
Getting ready for bed is lots of fun at Ed’s house. But while Ed loves going to bed, he doesn’t like staying there. At bedtime, Ed plays silly games with …
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You Are a Lion!
With simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Taeeun Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. And she sparks their imagination further by encouraging them …
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Plant, Cook, Eat!: A Children’s Cookbook
From Kew Gardens horticulturist Joe Archer and Guardian Cook food writer Caroline Craig comes an all-inclusive, hands-on introduction to planting and cultivating your own garden so you can harvest and …
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The Garden of Imaan
It’s hard enough to fit in without also having to decide whether to fast for Ramadan and wear the hijab. Aliya already struggles with trying to fit in, feeling confident …
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Ghost in the Water
John Hawkins begins the 7th grade at a new school, where his passion for robotics lands him an invitation to join a secret club. John joins Malena, Natsumi, Hector, and …
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The Snow Lion
After moving to a new home, Caro wishes she had a friend, but she’s too shy to meet the neighborhood kids. With a little imagination, however, Caro finds the Snow …
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Khalil’s Swagtown Adventure
Khalil is tired of hearing his parents fight. As they scream, he retreats to his closet and writes a letter to his future self, dreaming of escape. To his surprise, …
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Babies Nurse / Así se alimentan los bebés
Sweet poetry and stunning watercolor illustrations introduce readers to 13 different mammal babies engaged in the natural act of nursing. The book depicts healthy relationships between mom and baby, and …
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Drip Drip: The Story of an Angry Sherbet
Sherbert is a little sherbet with big problems: he has serious anger management issues, and whenever he gets mad he starts to melt. His friends are getting tired of dealing …
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Out of Breath: Kendra’s Big Secret
Kendra the Kangaroo is getting ready for her hockey team’s big game against their rival. The only problem? Her team doesn’t think that kangaroos belong in hockey. And even worse, …
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The Mushroom Fan Club
Elise Gravel is back with a whimsical look at one of her family’s most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting! Combining her love of getting out into nature with her talent for …
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Believarexic
Jennifer can’t go on like this—binging, purging, starving, and all while trying to appear like she’s got it all together. But when she finally confesses her secret to her parents …
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Power Down for Fitness: Yoga for Flexible Mind and Body
Learn easy-to-follow poses for kids and informational notes for adults who dare to join them in stretching for fitness. Kids know exercise is good for them. But they might not …
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It’s Our Garden
At an elementary school in Santa Fe, the bell rings for recess and kids fly out the door to check what’s happening in their garden. As the seasons turn, everyone …
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Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado
Babies, whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms, are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled. With warm, life-like paintings of 18 animal families, the book introduces …
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Power Up for Fitness: Exercise for Playing Stronger and Running Longer
Easy-to-follow endurance and strengthening exercises for kids plus informational notes for adults who dare to join them in a lifetime of fitness. Kids know exercise is good for them. But …
