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• A Garden in My Hands

  Sriram, Meera,

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  "A mother shares family memories and stories with her daughter as she applies henna to the young girl's hands" Also available as an ebook.

• When the Storm Comes

  Ashman, Linda,

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  "Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show the many different ways in which people and animals prepare for a storm and take shelter"

• Together We Swim

  Bolling, Valerie,

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  "Told in rhyming text, a young boy learns to swim in a pool with the example and encouragement of his family" Also available as an ebook.

• Our Pool

  Cummins, Lucy Ruth,

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  "It is pool day in the city and everyone is welcome" Also available as an ebook.

• Gato Guapo

  Denise, Anika,

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  "Laugh and count along with this lively cumulative romp told in a lyrical blend of Spanish and English by Pura Belpř Honor-winning author Anika Aldamuy Denise and illustrator Zara Gonzalez Hoang! Nine kittens follow Gato Guapo around, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Magical Yet

  DiTerlizzi, Angela,

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  "Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Day in the Sun

  Ejaita, Diana,

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  "A stunning celebration of our Sun and the universal ways in which it connects each of us, all around the world.No matter who you are or where you live, the Sun graces us all. It wakes us up, lights our breakfast tables, warms our play,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big

  Harrison, Vashti,

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  "From a New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator, this deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance. The first picture book written and illustrated by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Day

  Ho, Joanna,

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  "In this heartfelt mother's ode to her baby boy, she shares her hopes and dreams for him as she envisions him exploring the world and blazing his own trail" Also available as an ebook

• Dim Sum, Here We Come!

  Lam, Maple,

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  ""Today is Sunday and that means its dim sum time with my whole family! I can't wait to see everyone, especially Grandma. I'm going to eat lots of shrimp dumplings, rice noodle rolls, egg tarts, and my favorite--char siu buns. We will have…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bathe the Cat

  McGinty, Alice B., 1963-

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  "Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Luna Oscura

  Moreno, Heidi,

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  Bilingual Spanish/English. "Bajo el dosel de los árboles en el bosque profundo y oscuro, existe una comunidad de gatos. Y, dentro de esa comunidad, está Luna, una gata negra condenada al ostracismo por los demás debido a creencias…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Plátanos Go With Everything

  Norman, Lissette,

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  ""Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food--plátanos--which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine"--Provided by publisher"

• Egyptian Lullaby

  Pliska, Zeena M.,

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  "In this love letter to Cairo, Egypt, a young child is sung a lullaby by her great-aunt who paints a vivid portrait of the ancient city as the child drifts off to sleep"

• Just Like Grandma

  Rogers, Kim,

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  "Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together; Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. And as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chicken Talk Around the World

  Schaefer, Carole Lexa,

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  "All around the world, children on their grandmothers' farms listen to the chickens cluck in their own languages. Explore world languages and different cultures as you meet grandmothers' chickens in the United States, Mexico, Kenya, Japan,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Baba's Garden

  Scott, Jordan, 1978-

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  "A story about the special relationship between a child and his grandmother and the time they spend looking for worms for the garden" Also available as an ebook

• Anzu the Great Kaiju

  Shum, Benson,

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  "All great kaiju are born with a super power to strike fear in the heart of the city. But Anzu is different. Instead of mayhem, he likes May flowers. Instead of striking fear, he prefers to be sincere. Can Anzu find a way to make his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Papá's Magical Water-jug Clock

  Trejo, Jesús,

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  "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,…Read moreRead more of this annotation