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2) Just us
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When a snowstorm prevents all the relatives from coming in for the holidays, a family has to adapt their traditions and find new ways to celebrate."--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band--except that she isn't in it! Shining a spotlight on Mexican music, full of instruments and dancing, Adela’s Mariachi Band is sure to be a hit! Adela wants nothing more than to be a part of her family's mariachi band, but when she tries the different instruments, everything comes out wrong. La trompeta fizzles, la vihuela squeaks, and trying to dance makes Adela fall on her face. From watching...
6) Rocky road
Author
Series
Team canteen volume 1
Publisher
Pixel+Ink
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Four unlikely friends bond over a seemingly magical hot pink boa at summer camp, and use its powers to confront personal challenges back home.
Author
Publisher
Difference Engine PTE LTD
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Eleven-year-old Ash doesn't have much to look forward to: math tests, a naggy Mum, and an Ah Ma who doesn't know much about her. That is, until she discovers something that will change her life--Ah Ma is a superhero! The best part is, Ash discovers that she has superpowers too! Life is so much more exciting as a superhero-in-training. However, Ash can't help but notice that Ah Ma sometimes gets a little absent-minded while showing her the ropes....
Author
Publisher
Margaret Ferguson Books/Holiday House
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"Set in the 1930s in the segregated African American community of Vinegar Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia, ten-year-old Allie devises a secret Man for Mama Plan to find her mama a husband"--
Author
Series
Swifts volume 2
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Now that the family reunion is over and the murderer has been caught, Shenanigan Swift can return to important projects, like searching for the long-lost family treasure. But trouble always finds Shenanigan, and when a valuable painting is stolen from Swift House by a group of eccentric art thieves known as Ouvolpo, she is determined to get it back--even if it means chasing them all the way to Paris. A new adventure is about to begin, and Shenanigan's...
10) Lost in Paris
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Visiting Paris with her family, Pinkalicious gets lost while looking for a pinkatastique souvenir, and while searching for her way back, explores a bakery, a boutique and the pinkglamorous city's bustling streets alongside a pinkamazing new friend.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"In a grand glass house, there was a girl named Bess whose power would, one day, change the fate of her family . . . Bess Wickham has always felt like a bit of an outcast among her family of extraordinary glassblowers, but then an immense, magical power that's lain dormant in her bloodline begins to emerge. So, when she suspects her family's business has taken a sinister turn, Bess must find the strength to defeat dark magic and save a certain cinder...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ana cannot contain her excitement -- her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! Abuela is sure to let Ana play whenever she wants instead of rushing her off to school, like her neighbor and babysitter, señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana's classmate points out, she won't need señora Mimí to babysit at all anymore! But señora Mimí is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and eating...
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Licenses, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The littlest of Bluey fans will love this sturdy tabbed board book in which they'll get up close and personal with the Heeler family as they get to know Bluey, Bingo, Muffin, Granny and all the other family members.
15) The last tamale
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Three kids compete in an epic battle for the last tamale at their family's annual tamalada in this vibrant picture book by debut author Orlando Mendiola and celebrated illustrator Teresa Martinez. It's the best day of the year-tamale day. Luis and his family have been making and eating tamales all day. But when Luis, Jacob, and Letty all want the last tamale, there's only one way to choose a winner..."--
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by stories from her mother’s childhood, acclaimed author Margarita Engle and award-winning artist John Parra have crafted a vibrant picture book about a young girl and her family who find joy in the music flowing from outside their window. Eloísa loves music, but with her family too poor to buy a radio, she can only hear it when rhythms and melodies drift through her open window. Birds and cats raise their voices in daily choruses, and...
17) Splinter & Ash
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ash -- or Princess Adelisa -- is the youngest child of the queen, recently returned to the city of Kestrel's Haven after spending six years on the other side of the country. Ash was hoping for a joyous reunion, but the reality is far from it. Her mother is holding the kingdom together by a thread; her brother has only taunts and jibes for her; and court is full of nobles who openly mock and dismiss Ash, who uses a cane and needs braces to strengthen...
18) I am salsa
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Each Saturday night, Marisol's family comes together to salsa! Everyone--from Mami and Papi to primos, abuelos, and tías--twirls and sways to the catchy rhythm. But ever since Marisol was a baby, her clumsy feet get twisted, and her moves get mixed up. It's better if she just sits and watches everybody else dance. Though, with a little help from Papi and some encouragement from her whole family, maybe Marisol can learn to feel the beat of the instruments...
Author
Series
Shot clock novel volume 2
Publisher
HarperCollins Childrens Books
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
"Kofi "KO" Douglas knows how to handle pressure. After all, he is the newly announced #1 ranked AAU player in the country. On the court, his game is as good as it gets--even if his Wolves team lost to the Sabres in the national championship, KO always believes nobody can beat him one-on-one. That is, until his former best friend, Ripp, returns home, just in time for the biggest tournament of the summer, the McNabby. Ripp's dad plays professional basketball...
20) Pockets of love
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Grandma Monona always made the best empanadas for Mami's birthday. But this year Monona is in heaven and Mami is sad. Her birthday won't be the same without Monona. Star and Sebi know they need a special birthday surprise to cheer up Mami. Maybe they can make Mami Monona's empanadas themselves! But will they be able to capture the same magic as Monona's empanadas if they don't know her secret ingredient?"--
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