Jaime Kim
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Language
English
Description
An exuberant and relatable picture book about sibling rivalry, ballet, and finding your free-form self. Confidence goes a long way, and so does practice--but the support of a loving family and community matters even more in this winsome tale of dancing your way into your own unique talents. Tessie has taken ballet for a whole month and thinks she has it down. If it weren't for her big sister, Maya, who seems to own the spotlight, Tessie would dazzle...
2) Shy Robin
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
On the first day of school, Robin the hippo realizes a young otter named Marco is even more shy than she is and comes to his aid when he falters, discovering her voice can be strong when helping someone.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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When a young boy and his mother travel to her childhood home in Korea, the town is not as he imagined until he visits the river where she used to play and sees that the spirit and happiness of those days remain.
6) La la la
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Follows a singing girl's fruitless search for a friend in her world, until one night when her song is finally heard by someone who understands. This almost wordless picture book is a gentle reminder of how powerful we can be when we dare to reach out to one another.
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Series
The goblin twins volume 1
Publisher
The Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Good-natured goblin twin brothers Doki and Kebi move to New York City and experience an unexpected Halloween adventure in their new home.
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Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Celebrating the power of human connection, while encouraging empathy and acts of generosity, this story follows two refugee brothers as they journey to a sheltering beach where they are welcomed by fellow survivors.
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Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up, then it's time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there's something for everyone in this celebration of the sunny season.
12) Thanks a lot
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Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Raffi's beloved song about gratitude is available for the first time in a board book edition that readers will treasure. As a little boy explores his neighborhood, he takes time to appreciate it--the sun in the sky, the birds in spring, and the wonder within him. Raffi's popular and catchy song encourages mindfulness and gratitude in kids for their worlds, their families, and themselves. Adorable illustrations by Jaime Kim are just right for bringing...
13) The aquanaut
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Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"A picture book autobiography about Jill Heinerth's experiences as a female diver, exploring life under the water."--
14) ¿De dónde eres?
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Español
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Description
"Una niña que tiene que responder de dónde es--de dónde es de verdad--no sabe qué decir. Entonces decide preguntarle a su querido abuelo para que la ayude a responder a esta insistente pregunta. Pero él no le da la respuesta que ella espera."--Dust jacket front flap.
15) Isle of you
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Language
English
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Description
Some days are harder to get through than others, but when you're sad, or lonely, or angry, it helps to remember these words: the Isle of You. Take a moment to shake off your worries, then set sail to a land where your dreams can come true. Soar on the back of an eagle, hunt for treasure, watch dancing polar bears on roller skates -- anything you can imagine is yours. Hopeful and dreamlike, Jaime Kim's paintings illuminate a way for young readers to...
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The planet we call home has mountains that stretch from the Earth, and those mountains have streams that swell in the sun, and those streams lead to rivers that meander by towns, and on and on--all interconnected and all dependent on one another. And throughout it all is us, the people who call this planet home, and who care for its many wonders and help keep it beautiful and vibrant for generations to come." --
19) I am a bird
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A boy and his father enjoy a day at the beach and see how things are connected, as a bird that can fly leads to a fly that will land, that leads to land stretching to the sea.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
Welcome, little baby. Welcome to your world. Journey along with a new small someone through our natural world, discovering the warmth and love that is found all around us. From ice-capped mountains to the depths of the sea, through forests, plains, and jungles, this book brims over with parent and baby pairings: elephants, eagles, monkeys, polar bears and more!