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201) Julián is a mermaid
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume, a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The fifth book in the best-selling series that began with The Lamb Who Came for Dinner; one that has become a classic in children's literature. This is a lovely story full of values such as friendship, generosity, and acceptance of people's differences. An incredibly windy day that threatens to blow away all the clothes hanging to dry, brings with it a little duck. The poor thing has a broken wing; Stew, the old wolf, and Tortilla will take care of...
203) Linus
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Sweet, plucky Linus cannot quite seem to fit into the rigid confines of his strait-laced world--and maybe that is not such a bad thing.
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Series
Piper McCloud volume 1
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Description
When homeschooled farm girl Piper McCloud reveals her ability to fly, she is quickly taken to a secret government facility to be trained with other exceptional children, but she soon realizes that something is very wrong and begins working with brilliant and wealthy Conrad to escape.
Author
Series
Marisol McDonald volume 1
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
Español
Description
Marisol McDonald no combina. Es pelirroja y morena; su ropa es de varios colores; juega a los piratas futbolistas; y le gusta ser única.
Marisol McDonald, a biracial, nonconformist, soccer-playing pirate-princess with brown skin and red hair, celebrates her uniqueness.
206) Elbert in the air
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Shortly after his birth, Elbert floats into the air and as he grows everyone tries to ground him, except for his mother, who encourages Elbert to be himself.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
Español
Description
El protagonista de este libro ilustrado no es realmente feroz; solamente le gusta ser dejado solo. Un día, una niña se vistió en una capa roja se acerca a él queriendo ser amigos. ¿Deberían no asustarla? A los niños les gustará esta historia que demuestra que cada uno necesita la amistad.
The protagonist of this picture book is not really ferocious; he just likes to be left alone. One day, a little girl dressed in a red cloak approaches...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
When she encounters problems that diminish her enjoyment of a class field trip to a local art museum, Emma calls on her inner sense of awesome to stand up for herself and teach her friend Charley how to feel comfortable in his own skin.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. They are kind and hardworking, and they love to laugh (especially at Grandpa's funny noises)! A purple person is an everyday superhero! How do you become one? That's the fun part! Penny Purple will lead you through the steps. Get ready...
211) Rain Boy
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
Wherever Rain Boy goes, rain follows, and when he is invited to Sun Kidd's birthday party the other children complain that his presence is ruining their fun; now Sun Kidd is hiding in her room because she is upset by her friends' behavior, and an apparently an endless storm has descended on the world--until they all discover that something wonderful happens when rain and sun finally get together.
212) Dear girl
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Dear Girl, is a remarkable love letter written for the special girl in your life.
Through Amy and Paris's charming text and Holly Hatam's stunning illustrations, any girl reading this book will feel that she's great just the way she is-whether she enjoys jumping in a muddy puddle, has a face full of freckles, or dances on table tops.
Dear Girl, encourages girls to always be themselves and to love who they are-inside and out.
Dear Girl,
This book...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
It's not easy to fit in when you stand out. When Layla arrives for her first day of school at Unicornia, the school for unicorns, she realizes that she's not like the other kids there. They're all pastel colors and know the rules to Horn Ball and none of them come from the Woods like Layla does. Try as she might to make friends, Layla's just . . . different. But when her class gets lost during a field trip to the Fiddle Dee Deep Forest, it's up to...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A sensitive and honest picture book that celebrates the different ways in which we can show each other affection. We like hugs big or small, squeeze-me-tight or feathery light. Bear hugs, morning hugs, jump hugs, too. Quiet, loud; they all feel right. But . . . What do others like? Some people love a big, strong hug. Others like a gentle hug. Some don’t like to hug at all-they like to shake hands instead. Same Love, Different Hug is a gentle picture...
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Series
Hope (Alyssa Milano) volume 1
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Hope Roberts is a confident eleven-year-old girl who plans to be an astrophysicist, and who loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, her best friend Sam, and her two rescue dogs (not necessarily in that order); but then she starts middle school, and suddenly she cannot seem to do anything right--even science club is a problem because she and another girl, Camilla, get stuck with the boring part of the science project that they suggested, but Hope...
216) There's only one you
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
Celebrate your individuality with this picture book that honors all the wonderful things that make you . . . you. "A picture-book celebration of individuality and diversity. . . . Affirming and welcome." -Kirkus "In all the world over, this much is true: You're somebody special. There's only one YOU." This feel-good book reassures kids that, whoever and whatever they are, it's awesome being YOU! Expertly written to include all kinds of children...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
Eleven-year-old Frances is an observer of both nature and people, just like her idol, the anthropologist Margaret Mead. She spends most of her time up on the rocks behind her house in her "rock world," as Alvin, her kindhearted and well-read school bus driver, calls it. It's the one place where Frances can truly be herself, and where she doesn't have to think about her older sister, Christinia, who is growing up and changing in ways that Frances can't...
218) The spectacular suit
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A buoyant and heartwarming celebration of individuality, identity, and dressing to suit yourself! It's almost Frankie's birthday and everything is ready - except for something to wear. All of her party dresses feel wrong. Her family tries to help, but it's no good. What Frankie longs for is a suit. A spectacular suit Can Frankie find the outfit of her dreams? The perfect gift for birthday parties, crafters, and children who don't identify with traditional...
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Series
Children of Eden volume 3
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Rowan is finally in Harmonia, an Earth-friendly, sustainable commune in the wilderness she always thought was dead. Even in this idyllic world, she finds no peace. Harmonia has strict rules-and dire consequences. Thinking about Eden is forbidden, but she's determined to rescue the loved ones she left behind. Though they are in terrible danger, her pleas for help are ignored. After months of living as one with nature, a shocking reminder of her past...
Author
Series
Marisol McDonald volume 2
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
Español
Description
"A unique, spunky, multiracial, bilingual girl plans a one-of-a-kind birthday party and hopes her abuelita (grandma) will be able to come from Peru to join the festivities. Includes an author's note and glossaries"--
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