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Author
Series
Sam Abernathy books volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Sam Abernathy, nervous about leaving Texas soon for an Oregon boarding school, has one last adventure with friends when possible vampires move into the town's haunted house.
Author
Publisher
Salix Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Ruth is a spunky kid who loves to play. But recently, because of her age and gender, people around Ruth are asking her to let go of her favorite hobbies and activities. Will she abandon her hobbies because of what those around her say? Or will she blaze her own path and gain self-esteem? Find out in Actually, I Can!
Author
Publisher
Two Lions
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Each night Keiko whispers to her crane, "I wish to change the world." She is kind, and she has big dreams. But at times she feels invisible; she knows some people misjudge her. Keiko is also loved, so she perseveres and stands strong. Over time, her confidence grows, she shares more of herself, and she helps lift up others--and eventually lead them. She understands that no matter what, she can shine" --
9) Dress-up day
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Sick at home, a young girl misses the costume party at school, so she decides to wear her rabbit costume the next day; but when the other children laugh at her, she is sad--until a boy turns up in his carrot costume, and soon the other children join in their play.
10) Ṣaghīrātī
Author
Publisher
al-Dār al-ʻArabīyah lil-ʻUlūm Nāshirūn
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Arabic
Description
Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up.
11) Fly
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Africa asks her friends to teach her to double-dutch so she can enter a double-dutch competition, but none of her friends know how.
12) Día de disfraces
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
Enferma en casa, una nįa se pierde la fiesta de disfraces en la escuela, por lo que decide ponerse su disfraz de conejo al d̕a siguiente; pero cuando los otros nįos se r̕en de ella, ella est̀ triste, hasta que aparece un nįo con su disfraz de zanahoria, y pronto los otros nįos se unen a su juego.
Sick at home, a young girl misses the costume party at school, so she decides to wear her rabbit costume the next day; but when the other children...
13) Today I'm strong
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Most days, this little girl loves to go to school and play with her friends. But sometimes the schoolyard can feel like a battleground where she has to dodge mean words from a bully. Luckily, she always has her steadfast tiger by her side--even if she's the only one who can see it. With the reminder that strength comes from within, she digs deep to believe in herself, no matter what anyone else says"--
15) My must-have mom
Author
Publisher
Lantana Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Jake's mom upcycles every last thing in the apartment, Jake begins to worry that the only thing left to change is... him!" --
16) The proud button
Author
Publisher
Clavis
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Isabelle longs to have friends, but is afraid of rejection, until a thoughtful gift from her aunt gives her an idea.
18) My bindi
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What if she gets made fun of? What will it feel like? But Amma assures her that her bindi will bring protection. After Divya looks inside Amma's special box to find the perfect bindi to put on, she gazes in the mirror and discovers a new side of herself, and it gives her strength. In this tender debut picture book, author Gita Varadarajan crafts a powerful story about belonging, embracing your...
20) The Path
Author
Publisher
mineditionUS
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"On this playfully illustrated journey with Bob Staake, children and adults alike will discover an encouraging truth: our path through life is not only challenging and beautiful--it is all our own to discover and invent. You will walk. You will walk along a well-worn path that many people have taken--and long before you. So begins this inspirational journey over gentle, grassy hills, through fields of wildflowers, over raging rivers, up steep mountains,...
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