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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When a new kid comes to stay with his grandmother at the house next door, Shermy's plans for a quiet, relaxing summer are completely upended. That's because Shake is nothing like Shermy. And Shermy is nothing like Shake. Shermy likes to read quietly in the shade of a tree. He knows the proper way to do a puzzle. He collects treasures in the pouch he wears around his neck, and the books on his shelves are alphabetized by author. Shake likes to play...
Author
Series
Skeletown volume 1
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Skeleton-like characters inspired by Día de los Muertos engage in "good" and "bad" behavior in a humorous exploration of opposites"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Kitty! Kitty wants to play! Meet Cat. Cat just wants to nap. Bold, whimsical artwork and plenty of humor engage little ones in a sly and stylish introduction to opposites. This deceptively simple concept book introduces readers to grumpy, old, exhausted Cat, who just wants to be left alone, and to happy, new, energetic Kitty, who longs to make friends."--Publisher marketing.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From their homes in New York and New Zealand, cousins Noah and Nora have a competition to decide who can have the world's best Hanukkah, winter or summer, but as the eight nights of Hanukkah go on, they realize they have more in common than they thought.
5) Before, now
Author
Publisher
Rocky Pond Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Ava's world is full of opposites: colorful sneakers on a gray sidewalk, thick books made up of thin sheets of paper, and dreams of huge spaces in her small head. Together, these opposites depict a full and impactful life, as Ava moves from girl to student to scientist, from daughter to mother to grandmother. While years pass and some things change, there is even more that is constant in this visually rich, soothing portrait of family connection through...
Publisher
Beetle Books, an imprint of Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Kids will want to read this book again and again it's just plain fun all the way! Designed to teach young kids the concept of opposites in a fun and engaging way. Featuring 11 stunning, full-color illustrated scenes, with loads of exciting opposites to spot, along with puzzles, mazes, and search-and-find questions ,don't miss this one!"--
Author
Publisher
BenBella Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Partisanship is up, trust is down, and our social media feeds make us sure we're right and everyone else is ignorant (or worse). But avoiding one another is hurting our relationships and our society. Journalist Mónica Guzmán is the loving liberal daughter of Mexican immigrants who voted--twice--for Donald Trump. When the country could no longer see straight across the political divide, Mónica set out to find what was blinding us and discovered...
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