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61) Why not you?
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text shows the importance of believing in oneself and perseverence to achieve any goals.
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2017].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bonaparte the skeleton is literally falling to pieces and needs help from his friends to pull himself together before the first day of school.
63) Her body can
Author
Publisher
East 26th Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Her body is beautiful--strong, kind and wise. All bodies are lovely no matter their size. A book of poetic declarations of body positivity and self-love for all young girls."--Back cover.
65) Mary can!
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The multi-awarding-winning singer, artist, actress, and icon presents this entertaining and empowering story in which young Mary, told there are many things she cannot do, isn't about to let anyone tell her she cannot sing.
67) Timid
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Bashful Timmy lives in the shadow of their inner cowardly lion who loves to come out and roar all their confidence away, but together with their new friend Nia, they work to overcome their shyness and tame the cowering lion.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Born into a family of over-achievers, Allie has never finished first in anything, but she is determined to win the Trailblazer contest with an entry about her great grandfather, her town's first Congressional Medal of Honor winner.
69) Patchwork
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"--Provided by publisher.
70) Frizzy
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Marlene loves three things: books, Her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable good hair." But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment,...
71) Proud mouse
Author
Series
Loud mouse volume 2
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Cara Lee discovers what makes her special and finds room to shine in her own way"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Unsure about her artistic skills, second-grader Yasmin is not looking forward to the art competition at school--but with the support and encouragement of her family she produces a prize-winning painting.
77) Camp Mah Tovu
Author
Series
American horse tales volume 4
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Lila struggles to connect to others at Camp Mah Tovu until she meets Lonny, a mysterious horse who helps her develop the confidence to befriend the other campers.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This comical companion to Ross Burach's "The very impatient caterpillar" pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Remember, if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Alvin Ho volume 4
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
A fearful second grader in Concord, Massachusetts, learns about death when his grandfather's best friend passes away and he offers to accompany his grandfather to the funeral.
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