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In a Village by the Sea
Mượn Thị Văn - 2015
A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures and lifestyles through rich pictures and words, moving from the wide world to the snugness of home and back out again.
Rashad's Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
Lisa Bullard - 2012
Rashad tries to be good all month. When it's time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year.
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham - 2021
“You’re a big boy now,” Granny says. “Time for you to learn.”At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray’s grill. But just when Granny says they’re finished, her grandson makes his own contribution, sweetening this Sunday gathering—and the many more to come.
What Will You Be?
Yamile Saied Méndez - 2021
With her abuela’s loving guidance, she goes on a path of self-discovery and learns her potential is limitless.
Hi, Koo!
Jon J. Muth - 2014
Caldecott Honoree and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author/artist Jon J Muth takes a fresh and exciting new look at the four seasons!Eating warm cookieson a cold dayis easywater catchesevery thrown stoneskip skip splashWith a featherlight touch and disarming charm, Jon J Muth--and his delightful little panda bear, Koo--challenge readers to stretch their minds and imaginations with twenty-six haikus about the four seasons.
Poesy the Monster Slayer
Cory Doctorow - 2020
With the knowledge she’s gained from her trusty Monster Book and a few of her favorite toys, Poesy easily fends off a werewolf, a vampire, and much more.But not even Poesy's bubblegum perfume can defeat her sleep-deprived parents!
The Bagel King
Andrew Larsen - 2018
But their weekly tradition comes to a halt when a tumble on his tuches leaves Zaida housebound--and bagel-less!Who will make the deliveries if Zaida can't?Told with a good helping of love and humor, The Bagel King celebrates family tradition and the special bond between grandparent and grandchild.
I Am Loved
Nikki Giovanni - 2018
Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most impartant message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved—themselves!
Halloween ABC
Eve Merriam - 1987
Elegant in design, precise in image . . . with appeal for any age that enjoys the macabre side of Halloween.--pointer, Kirkus.
Singing in the Rain
Arthur Freed - 2017
With colorful, springy scenes and the familiar lyrics, this is a beautiful, gift-worthy, feel-good read-aloud.
Sing a Song: How "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Inspired Generations
Kelly Starling Lyons - 2019
From that moment on, the song has provided inspiration and solace for generations of Black families. Mothers and fathers passed it on to their children who sang it to their children and grandchildren. It has been sung during major moments of the Civil Rights Movement and at family gatherings and college graduations. Inspired by this song's enduring significance, Kelly Starling Lyons and Keith Mallett tell a story about the generations of families who gained hope and strength from the song's inspiring words.
Bubble Bath Pirates
Jarrett J. Krosoczka - 2003
"ARGHHH!" answer her little pirates. It's time to walk the plank for these two pirate pretenders. To the refrain of "Yo ho, yo ho, it's off to the bath we go!" the pirates and their mommy make their way to a bath full of ships and suds and even a pirate rubber ducky. After all hands on deck have been soaped and swabbed, it's time for a little pirate treasure of ice cream before bedtime!Whether bath-lovers or bath-haters, children are sure to get caught up in this spirited adventure on the high seas of the bathtub.
Amelia Bedelia Goes Back to School
Herman Parish - 2004
But don't give Amelia Bedelia any problems. Or ask her to take her seat. Or tell her to paint anything. Amelia Bedelia is ready to learn, but it's the class that getsa lesson -- in reading, writing, and ridiculousness! Pull back the flaps to peek at Amelia Bedelia's school day.