Showing 1–44 of 44 titles
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'Ohana Means Family
Told in the cadence of “The House that Jack Built,” we follow the growing process on a taro root farm through the lens of Hawaiian culture, concluding with the Hawaiian ohana sharing a pot of poi.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823443260
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¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat
Little Lobo and his sidekick Bernabé fetch lunch for Toro y sus amigos ahead of the Lucha Libre 5000 amid a vibrant community of food truck vendors.
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Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
In the midst of the Black Civil Rights movement, NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor made an impact on and off the basketball court in Jim Crow 1950s and 1960s.
- Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419741081
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All Because You Matter
In a beautiful ode to generations of Black sacrifice, happiness, and love, a family tells the story that brought a young boy into being and emphasizes his inherent worth.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338574852
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The Bear in My Family
Living with a loud, messy, and bossy bear seems impossible, but it turns out they can be the best part of the family.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780525555827
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Black Is a Rainbow Color
Black is a color, but it is also much more. In this stunning anthem, a girl meditates on the meaning of "black," especially Black as identity, community, history, and rich cultural tradition.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626726314
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The Camping Trip
Ernestine goes on her first overnight camping trip. Hiking is tiring and swimming in the lake is scary, but Ernestine faces her fears and overcomes homesickness with her cousin's help.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536207361
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Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family
Told through humorous illustrations and only the words “cat” and “dog,” two pets reluctantly accept a third pet into their family through their owners’ marriage.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781984848994
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The Cat Man of Aleppo
War-torn Aleppo is given hope from Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel’s humanitarian efforts to care for the deserted cats in the city.
- Fiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781984813787
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Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals
This nonfiction picture book explores the variety of accommodations built around the world so that animals can safely access areas encroached upon by humans.
- Nonfiction, Animals, Social Sciences, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534465794
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Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built
José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbageman in Bogotá, Colombia, collects books along his route and creates a library for children to read and borrow in his neighborhood on Saturdays.
- Fiction, Biography, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781984892638
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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
In a tender picture book that acknowledges loss and the power of friendship, two best friends spend one last afternoon playing together in their families’ apartments before Evelyn moves away.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536207040
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Home Base: A Mother-Daughter Story
In parallel narratives, a girl and her mother work hard to achieve success in non-traditional roles as the girl tries out for the baseball team and the mother gets to work on a construction project.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823436637
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Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
The life cycle of a worker honeybee, including the many roles she plays within her colony, unfold alongside detailed, closeup illustrations.
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I Am Every Good Thing
This first-person affirmation celebrates Black boys and validates their right to be proud of themselves and deserving of respect, love, and joy.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780525518778
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I Talk Like a River
A young person with a stutter feels isolated. His father helps him understand that his speech moves like the ebb and flow of the river, giving him a new understanding of his way of speaking.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823445592
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If You Take Away the Otter
What happens to an entire habitat when a single element is depleted by hunters? Through striking illustrations, the role of sea otters over time in the Pacific Coast of North America is explored in detail.
- Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763689346
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Julián at the Wedding
Julian's artistic flare for fashion and innovation save the day at a wedding when his friend, Marisol ruins her dress. This celebration of individuality and love welcomes all.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536212389
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Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures
When neighbors Khalil and Mr. Hagerty search for buried treasure in the yard and garden one hot day, they find nothing. The next day, the friends secretly hide something for the other to find.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536203066
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Lift
Iris loves to push the elevator buttons. When she takes a discarded button home, she discovers it opens doors to new worlds that she shares with her brother.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781368036924
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Me & Mama
Lyrical prose and captivating paintings chronicle a day in the life of a mother and daughter and celebrate their special bond.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534454217
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The Most Beautiful Thing
In a story infused with familial love and respect, a Hmong girl reflects on childhood with her grandmother. Kalia helps care for her, and over the years, her grandmother offers her reassurance, stories, and love.
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781541561915
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Nana Akua Goes to School
Zura’s grandmother is her favorite person, but she’s concerned that on Grandparent’s Day her classmates will not understand and laugh at the Adinkra marks on her Grandmother’s face. Nana Akua paves the way for understanding when she shares the stories of her culture.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780525581130
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. After a lifetime of hard work, and as the remaining survivor of her family, she realizes a goal of learning to read at 116 years of age.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524768287
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One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey
This wordless picture book follows the 'lives' of a paper lunch bag and the boy who carries it to school. Black and white illustrations, where the bag is the only spot of color, make for a wonderful story flow.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338359978
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Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us
A friendship of two animals is challenged when a storm separates them and Hedgehog must find his friend Mutty with the help of compassionate forest creatures.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524766719
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Outside In
This picture book explores the ever-present lure of the outdoors as it appears at our windows and tempts us with sounds and fragrances, even as we spend most of our time inside.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781328866820
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Overground Railroad
Told in verse and set during the Great Migration, a family journeying north experiences changing societal differences that are mirrored in the changing landscape outside the train’s window.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823438730
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A Polar Bear in the Snow
A polar bear slowly emerges from the pages of this book. He's on the move, but where is he going? Minimal words over mostly monochromatic illustrations make a beautiful, compelling story.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536203967
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Prairie Days
An ode to the amazing sights only the prairie can provide, this simple, quiet story is an accurate reflection of life outside the city limits.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781442441910
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Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
From her lace collars to her incredible work ethic, this picture book biography chronicles the hard work and dedication of RBG to become a Supreme Court Justice.
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484747179
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Salma the Syrian Chef
Salma misses her mother’s smile and laughter and hopes making her favorite Syrian dish will bring back her smile. When preparing the dish doesn't go as planned, Salma's community comes together to help finish the dish and celebrate her success.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781773213750
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See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog
In a laugh-out-loud story that keeps instructing readers to “see the cat,” Max the Dog must interact with the text to prove to the narrator and a cast of zany characters that he is indeed canine.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536204278
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Snail Crossing
The reciprocal story of a snail and some helpful ants as they attempt to cross a busy street.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062878007
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Southwest Sunrise
Unhappy about moving from New York City to New Mexico, a young boy explores his new home and marvels at the beauty of the desert landscape.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781547600823
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Sugar in Milk
This clever picture book reaches back to an Ancient Persian legend to help a young immigrant girl find the courage to make friends in her new country.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780762495191
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Swashby and the Sea
Swashby has retired to a quiet life by his beloved sea. When a girl and her granny move in nearby, his lifestyle changes--for better.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544707375
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Telephone Tales
In this classic from Italy, a travelling salesman calls his daughter nightly to share a whimsical story. Sixty-seven playful tales humorously recount ice cream palaces, educational candy, and roads paved with chocolate.
- Fiction, Short Stories
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702848
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The Three Billy Goats Buenos
This twisted fairytale skillfully weaves Spanish vocabulary into an empathetic retelling of a classic.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399547393
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Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom!
With the help of a new friend, Ty beats the temptation to give up and masters the use of his brand-new scooter.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062951090
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A Way with Wild Things
Shy Poppy loves nature and prefers it to people. But when she spots a dragonfly at a party, people notice it and her too.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781681190396
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We Are Water Protectors
An indigenous girl explains why water is sacred and that the "Black Snake" (pipelines) will destroy the earth. She takes up a rallying cry with her people to defend water and the planet.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2021 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250203557
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What About Worms!?
Tiger is big, brave, and not afraid of anything—except worms; and the worms are just as afraid of him...until they come across a book and learn more about tigers!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781368045735
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Where’s Baby?
Can you find baby fox? Readers will enjoy following father’s journey as he looks over, under, around, and into things, discovering all sorts of other animals, until he finally gets a hint from mother fox.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735264984