Picture Books
She's got this
Laurie Hernandez
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Picture Books
"Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying--and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought. Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself."--
Galapagos girl = Galapagueña
Marsha Diane Arnold
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Picture Books
For Valentina, living on the Galápagos islands means spending her days outside, observing the natural world around her. She greets sea lions splashing on the shore, scampers over lava rocks with Sally-lightfoot crabs, and swims with manta rays. She is a Galápagos girl, and there is no other place she'd rather be!
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Dress like a girl
Patricia Toht
jREAD-ALONG Toht
Picture Books
Explores the concept of dressing "like a girl," in which girls dress in space suits, police officer uniforms, and laboratory coats to prove that girls can be anything they want to be.
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You matter
Christian Robinson
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Picture Books
Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters.
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Chef Roy Choi and the street food remix
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
jREAD-ALONG Choi
Picture Books
Describes the popular street cook's life, including working in his family's restaurant as a child, figuring out what he wanted to do with his life, and his success with his food truck and restaurant.
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We are grateful : otsaliheliga
Traci Sorell
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Picture Books
Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. This book presents a look at modern Native American life as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
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A big mooncake for Little Star
Grace Lin
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Picture Books
"Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cake and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night."--Publisher's description.
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Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
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Picture Books
An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story.
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Thank you, Omu!
Oge Mora
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Picture Books
When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.
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Cozy
Jan Brett
jE Brett
Picture Books
The coat of a huge wooly musk ox named Cozy is the winter home for a growing number of Alaskan animals who mostly get along.
All of Jan Brett's picture books, which are chock-full of intricate and richly-detailed illustrations, are cozy, and most take place in winter, but this is her newest book, sure to please children and introduce them to Alaskan animals. -Anne W
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