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Author
Publisher
Editorial Libre Albedrío
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Español
Description
"Una poética historia que nos habla de la diferencia y el respeto, que nos propone un viaje interior por los sentimiento y emociones de dos personajes que aparentemente no tienen nada en común. Las ilustraciones de Adolfo Serra nos envuelven en una atmósfera expresionista repleta de detalles, mezcla de técnicas que nos muestran el profundo universo interior de sus protagonistas. Una deliciosa metáfora para hablar de nuestras diferencias y similitudes,...
42) Sugar and snails
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This book is about the poem where girls are made of "sugar and spice and everything nice" and boys are made of "frogs and snails and puppy dog tails." When the traditional rhyme doesn't fit the little boy and girl visiting their grandpa, they come up with a list of unusual alternatives, challenging stereotypes about gender roles with whimsical lists of "ingredients.""--
43) Better together
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In a city where Fire, Water, Earth, and Air people reside together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they have in common"--
44) Odd dog out
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In a busy city where all the dogs act and dress in a similar fashion, what would you do if you felt like you didn't fit in? In this rhyming story about acceptance and self-esteem, a unique dog ventures out to find her place in the world, only to discover that it's okay to be different and your friends and family will love you no matter what.
45) Lili Macaroni
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Lili Macaroni loves every feature she has inherited from a family member, but when she starts kindergarten she is teased for those very traits. Burdened by unhappiness, she creates a polka-dotted butterfly and imagines it flying her sorrows away--and finds she has introduced a powerful tool for conversations about emotions, self-esteem, and resilience."--
46) Ways to play
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Riley has plenty of ways to play; like lining up dolls and stuffies by size and shape. Tearing up newspapers and making piles into mountains, using sharp crayons to draw big swirly patterns. But bossy cousin Emma thinks those ways are wrong, wrong, and wrong. And she makes no bones about letting Riley know exactly what her opinion is. Fortunately, Charlie the dog is on hand to help with a breakthrough demonstration that there are MANY ways to play;...
47) The littlest yak
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gertie is the littlest yak, feeling stuck in her smallness--she wants to grow UP and have bigness and tallness. But when it turns out that there are some things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's perfect, just the way she is? A rollicking, rhyming, heartwarming and reassuring story from debut author, Lu Fraser and much-loved illustrator, Kate Hindley.
48) We move together
Author
Publisher
AK Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them, and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers, and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate conversations about disability, accessibility, social...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Names hold power. They can be a greeting, provide comfort, act as a warning, or honor our ancestors and heroes. Sometimes growing into a name, or selecting a new one, can take a little time. Names connect us to others and help create who we are and what makes us uniquely special. With an engaging visual narrative buzzing with people and names of all stripes, and a lilting text that's perfect for reading aloud, the creator of The Favorite Book and...
50) Neon Leon
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he's SO bright that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night. But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in. In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he's feeling...
Author
Publisher
Paw Prints Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A young biracial girl named Remy, encounters that intrusive question, "What are you?" during her first day at a new school, which sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. Feeling confused about where she belongs, Remy learns about ethnicity and what it means to be biracial by doing her favorite activity with her mother: baking. When she then returns to school, Remy shares the importance and deliciousness of celebrating different backgrounds...
Author
Publisher
North-South
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"At first glance, all penguins look the same. But a closer look reveals that every penguin is different. Theo is the smartest of them all, but doesn't want to show it. Felix has short wings, Sarah loves to draw more than talk, and Lena is attracted to Ida. Each penguin has worries and fears, strengths and dreams. And yet, together they form a community"--
Author
Series
Pacy Lin books volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
When Pacy, her two sisters, and their parents go to Taiwan to celebrate Grandma's sixtieth birthday, the girls learn a great deal about their heritage.
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents'. Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her...
55) Hattie & Hudson
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's a summer day so beautiful and peaceful that Hattie, paddling in her canoe in the middle of a lake, can't help but sing. In the deep water below, a creature is lurking. He's huge and green, with a long, long neck and he rarely leaves his lair. But on this day, he hears something sweet and inviting. He hears a song. What happens when the creature rises to the surface is nothing short of magical. Can a young girl and an enormous lake monster become...
56) Ni guau ni miau
Author
Series
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
Fabio is a dog who never does any of the things that ordinary dogs do, no matter how much his people try to encourage him and show him how, until the night Max follows him and discovers who his real friends are and how he behaves with them.
Fabio no ladra. Fabio no va a buscar el palito. Fabio no mueve la colita. Fabio no se parece a otros perros ...
Author
Publisher
Cameron Kids
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A pear-eating lupine poet seeks acceptance among the forest fauna.
The Poet Wolf loves to write pithy verse in the pine forest, but his forest friends see not a poet, but a hungry wolf. That is, until they listen to his lovely poems about life in the woods and discover that behind this apex predator is a sensitive soul who prefers to eat not his furry fellow creatures, but crisp pears.
58) Mighty Mara
Author
Publisher
Paw Prints Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to Sametown where everyone and everything is ... well ... the same. Except our protagonist: Mighty Mara! She's a little different. While her classmates sign up and ready their performances for the school talent show, Mara musters up the courage to also sign up--but unlike the others, she's going to dance, dance, dance! The only problem is, everyone encourages her not to! Mara won't let her classmates' heckling and teacher's dissuading rock...
59) Milo and Monty
Author
Publisher
Child's Play Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Milo and Monty are very different dogs. Monty enjoys hugs and noisy playtimes, but Milo prefers to avoid people and hide in a cosy, quiet space. One day, during a family reunion, Milo finds cousin Henry is hiding in his special space. Like Milo, Henry finds hugs uncomfortable, dislikes loud noises, and has a favourite toy that he takes everywhere. A heartwarming story about family and the small changes we can make to accommodate the needs of others."...
60) Copos de nieve
Author
Publisher
Picarona
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Español
Description
"Eva es una niña muy atenta y avispada: le gusta observar a sus compañeros de clase, y nota que todos son diferentes y especiales a la vez: hay quien sabe dibujar muy bien, quien sabe cantar, quien corre muy rápido y quien sabe hacer cálculos en un plis. También hay valientes como los héroes de los cuentos, y otros que siempre parecen tener todas las respuestas a cualquier pregunta... Y finalmente hay otros niños que son realmente muy especiales,...
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