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Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon, the water is gone, but the day is not over yet. Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all." -- page [2] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Ever since Daddy returned from overseas, he's been different. At first, Butta Bean thinks it's his fault--that maybe his daddy doesn't love him anymore. But Mama explains that Daddy's mind is hurt from things that happened while he was away. When Mama takes them all to yoga class at their local YMCA, Daddy doesn't want to go at first, and Butta Bean thinks it looks weird. But as Daddy and Butta Bean get better at the yoga poses (Daddy says he's a...
Author
Publisher
North South
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Little Tiger is excited to go to school, but he doesn't always know how to behave. Little Tiger can be quite bossy. If he wants something, he just takes it. His unruly nature intimidates everyone around him. But when his teacher gives him a gentle tip, he realizes that small changes can make a big difference and Little Tiger discovers that treating others well can be fun!"--
6) The artist
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city"--
10) Willow and Bunny
Author
Publisher
Two Lions
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Bunny needs a new home. After a long journey, he meets Willow and knows he will be safe beneath her branches. Every day is theirs to share. Just Bunny and Willow, Willow and Bunny. Then, one evening, an angry spiral whips through the wood. Every creature in the forest runs to Willow for shelter. As the storm rages, Willow shields and protects them with all her might. But when the calm returns, Willow's beautiful branches are tattered, twisted, and...
11) Wombat
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Burrow into the unseen world of the wombat and play with words in this creative romp"--
12) Grandpa is here
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Grandpa is finally here to visit! He's brought a suitcase smelling of Persian spices, walnuts picked from his trees at home, and sparkly saffron to make yellow rice. And Grandpa and granddaughter have so much they want to see and do together. She shows him all her favorite things: the mountaintops, the tunnel she discovered, and the horse in the field. If only Grandpa could stay longer, then he could see the spring. But when time together is limited,...
Author
Publisher
MIT Kids Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"There's only one gift Isabel wants for her sixth birthday: a way to see invisible things. She can hardly think of anything else! Finally, the day of her party arrives. Unwrapping a big box, Isabel finds a surprise inside--a glass prism--and a dazzling world of previously invisible color emerges, lighting up the room around her. What else could be out there, waiting for her eyes to discover? In simple, engaging language, complemented by luminous artwork...
Author
Publisher
Easy Tiger Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Join little ones across the globe as they learn to say 'Bye-Bye' to nursing and 'Hello' to the fun that awaits! 'Bye-Bye Nah-Nahs' tenderly supports mother and child through the emotional and exciting experience of weaning with a simple multi-language text, diverse characters and colorful illustrations. This book was created by a nursing mother for nursing mothers and their beautiful, growing babies/toddlers/preschoolers. Written primarily in English,...
Author
Publisher
Yeehoo Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Po is a small girl living in a big, loud city who has always had to share her favorite relaxing retreat--the bathroom. The bathroom is a place where Po can be herself, enjoy quiet time, and do anything she dreams of--put on shows, dance, sing, and create whatever she imagines. But her mom, dad, and brother always barge in and interrupt her alone time. She wishes for a sanctuary all for herself. Then one night, Lady Violet, a beautiful toilet guardian,...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A picture book that recognizes the beauty of the bodegas, subways, and playgrounds that characterize everyday life in the Bronx and pays homage to the ways that its residents have shaped pop culture through music, visual art, and dance"--
18) Next door
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this wordless picture book, a Deaf child and his mother set out on a walk through their neighborhood. When they return home, they visit the family in the apartment next door who are newcomers to the country. A friendship blooms between the boy and his new neighbor, a young Syrian girl. Although they speak different languages, ASL and Arabic, they find a point of connection without using their voices. This tender tale about communication, connection...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Eyeing the new green thing in his bowl with distaste, Ruffles refuses to try even the smallest nibble until his friend Ralph comes to play, happily giving the green thing a big bite, which encourages Ruffles to give it try, too!"--
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