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Niko Draws a Feeling
Bob Raczka - 2017
But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . .
Champ and Major: First Dogs
Joy McCullough - 2021
Major is going to be one of the first rescue dogs to live in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show his little brother around. Soon, Champ and Major will be in their new home, and they're going to bring a lot of fun with them!
The Electric Slide and Kai
Kelly J. Baptist - 2021
But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families. Kai's aunt is getting married, and everyone in the family is excited about the wedding...except Kai. For Kai's family, weddings mean dancing to the Electric Slide--a groovy line dance with steps that Kai finds tricky to master. More than anything Kai wants to prove that he can boogie down with the rest of the Donovans and earn a cool nickname from his Granddad. With help from his family and a little encouragement from his new uncle, Kai is able to break through his nerves and break it down on the dance floor in this humorous contemporary story with all the right moves.
Please Don't Eat Me
Liz Climo - 2019
This witty and poignant exploration of predator and prey will have children and parents alike roaring with laughter--and looking for their next meal.
Cece Loves Science
Kimberly Derting - 2018
can lead to a lot of fun and adventure.”
Russell the Sheep
Rob Scotton - 2005
until, at last, he falls asleep.
Pinduli
Janell Cannon - 2004
But Dog, Lion, and Zebra don't think so. Why else would they make her feel so rotten about her big ears, her fuzzy mane, and her wiggly stripes? Poor Pinduli just wants to disappear--and she tries everything she can think of to make that happen. Yet "nothing goes her way. Nothing, that is, until a case of mistaken identity lets her show the creatures of the African savanna how a few tiny words--bad or good--can create something enormous. Janell Cannon, the creator of the bestselling "Stellaluna, introduces yet another endearing character in this triumphant story about self-image, self-acceptance, and treating others with respect.""Includes notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savanna.