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2024 Juneteenth Reading for Kids
Black Authors: Board and Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Juneteenth
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Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom.
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"You've played the game. Now read the legend of how it all began ... Long ago, in an ancient and distant realm called the Kingdom of Backyard, there lived a warrior named ROCK. Meanwhile in the Empire of Mom's Home Office, a second great warrior sought the glory of battle. And his name was PAPER. At the same time, in the Kitchen Realm, in the tiny village of Junk Drawer, lived a third warrior. They called her SCISSORS. These three were the strongest,...
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Friendship Stories
OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Books Make Good Friends (March - May 2024) - YOUTH
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OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Books Make Good Friends (March - May 2024) - YOUTH
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An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable--he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.
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Autism Awareness Month - Kids
Books with Neurodiverse Characters (SCPL-YS)
K&T - Autism Acceptance Month
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Books with Neurodiverse Characters (SCPL-YS)
K&T - Autism Acceptance Month
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Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with.
6) The bad seed
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The bad seed changes his mind about being bad and decides that he wants to be happy.
7) Jabari jumps
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Black Lives (kids)
Great Reads: Kindergarten thru 1st grade
OBD Find Your Voice! Summer Reading 2023 - YOUTH
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Great Reads: Kindergarten thru 1st grade
OBD Find Your Voice! Summer Reading 2023 - YOUTH
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"Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly...
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Larry is a lovable monster (if a bit too curious) and the star of this hilarious, interactive picture book. There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button. (Seriously, don't even think about it!) Even if it does look kind of nice, you must never push the button. Who knows what would happen? Okay, quick. No one is looking... push the button. Uh, oh.
10) The good egg
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National Picture Book Month - November 2022
OBD How Eggciting! - YOUTH
OBD Social/Emotional Development - YOUTH
OBD How Eggciting! - YOUTH
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When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect.
11) The Golden Acorn
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When the Golden Nut Hunt race becomes a team event, will speedy Squirrel's competitive spirit take over, or will she learn how to be a team player?
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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Kids (May 2023)
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Kids (May 2023)
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"A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can't take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals...
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Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
Explore the Classics - YOUTH
National Picture Book Month - November 2022
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Explore the Classics - YOUTH
National Picture Book Month - November 2022
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Mr. and Mrs. Mallard proudly return to their home in the Boston Public Garden with their eight offspring.
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When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want. Teaches reading comprehension, word recognition, character identification and vocabulary skills.
15) Trains
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"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to trains. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
16) Giant pandas
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces giant pandas to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
17) Goodnight moon
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Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
Explore the Classics - YOUTH
National Picture Book Month - November 2022
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Explore the Classics - YOUTH
National Picture Book Month - November 2022
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Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to his bedroom, and all of his familiar possessions, as his big, green bedroom slowly darkens, in a bigger version of the enduring classic. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room, to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and...
20) Dear Girl
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Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up.
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