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Author
Publisher
Make Me a World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A . . . picture book about a family's connection to their land, their home, and each other . . . Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And in this wilderness, with his own two hands, Grandfather built a house. It wasn't easy. But the land gave him what he needed. And it became his home. Decades later, his grandson will have all he needs: a head full of memories, two...
Author
Series
Nguyen kids volume 3
Publisher
Annick Press Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series' exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and identity, with a supernatural twist. Thoughtful and creative, Jacob is tired of being the baby of the family. He is ready to fully express himself in all of the ways that feel right to him, but not everyone seems as eager to accept change--even his...
Author
Series
Nguyen kids volume 4
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It's their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội's childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn't feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors' room always closed? And why can't they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?"--
7) Old to Joy
Author
Publisher
Gnome Road Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Joy visits her Grandmama, who lives in an old house with all kinds of old things. As the day passes, Grandmama patiently helps Joy discover how old things and old ways can bring joy to any heart.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Betty loves visiting Grandma and playing in her beautiful garden, Acorn Hollows. It is her most favorite place in the whole world! Together they tend to Grandma's wildflowers and berry bushes, and even make jam to sell at the local farmers market. But when a mysterious creature starts destroying the Hollows, Betty is determined to find a way to stop it. Can she come up with a plan to save their beloved garden?"--
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"I think about the forests, the water, all the animals, the fish, and the sun. I think about all the ways I can take care of our earth. Introduce young readers to Earth Day with Karen Katz's lovely storytelling and colorful collage art. There's no better way to spend the day than visiting Nana and learning all about Earth Day. Planting trees and vegetables, visiting the forest and lake, recycling, and supporting local businesses, this book helps...
10) The red tin box
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
On her eighth birthday Maude buries a red tin box with some special treasures at the foot of a flowering dogwood tree and makes a promise to herself--and many years later she and her granddaughter travel to her childhood home to dig it up and pass it on.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Nana's nesting dolls are all exactly the same. White frills, rosy cheeks, and six perfect smiles. Except for the smallest one--unpainted, it is a raw peanut. So she decides to pull out her markers and give it a face. But then, looking at the others, she realizes all of their perfectly matching smiles don't feel quite right. She has many faces for each of her emotions. So, she decides to use her marker to fix them too. But, when Nana sees her dolls,...
12) A-Train Allen
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Allen, known as A-Train because he is the fastest kid around, races through the city towards the one thing that will get him to slow down.
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"When her beloved lăolao can't attend the Spring Lantern Festival, Lili is taken on a Chinese mythology-inspired adventure as she drifts off to sleep, where she finally gets to see the one person she wants to see most"--
Author
Publisher
Clavis Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Suzy and Granny have the most exciting adventures and play together non-stop...their favorite is acting like superheroes! But lately, Granny forgets more and more things and is often confused--she even forgot Suzy's name once. Granny says she is losing her memory...That can't be! Where did she put it? As a determined Suzy goes on an unsuccessful quest to find Granny's memory, she realizes that their love will never change, and Granny will always...
Author
Publisher
Moonshower, an imprint of Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Nineteen poems about grandmothers from around the world. This sweet collection features grandmas who dream and those that sing crying babies to sleep; nanas who hold hands crossing the street and some who learn hopscotch; nanas who color with you and some who go to zoos; and other nanas spending precious time with their precious little ones.
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
You love Grandma, and Grandma loves you! Love her by: sharing with her, helping her, cheering her on, and, most of all, giving her great big hugs. Celebrate all the moments that can make grandmas feel special and loved.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
English
Description
"After Granny dies, she leaves something behind for everyone in the family. She leaves Father her tuba and Mother her locket. Sister receives her microscope and brother her record collection. But our main character receives something special that unlocks cherished memories of Granny through a world of imaginative play. Through spare prose, award-winning author Heather Smith has crafted a beautiful story about memory, loss and grief, and how we can...
19) Grandpa's scroll
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Lily and her grandpa are good pen pals, so when he dies and leaves behind a rice paper scroll he was painting for her, Lily finishes the scroll with help from her mother.
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