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1) Once, a bird
Author
Language
English
Description
"In this wordless picture book, a bird emerges after winter to find the world has gone quiet. As she settles on a tree outside an apartment building, its residents notice her through their windows and find hope in her resilience and the continued rhythms of nature."--
Author
Publisher
North-South
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A young girl is thrilled to spend the day with her big sister, but things don't go as planned. It's so hot outside--legs-stick-to-the-seat hot--that her ice cream melts and then it rains. Their plans must change, and then change again as the library closes just before they arrive. But big sister knows just what to do next--even if it's nothing besides splashing in puddles and looking at the stars. The day isn't anything like little sister expected...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Il était une fois un oiseau qui a rallié une communauté. Les rues sont désertes et personne ne joue dans le parc. L'oiseau est intrigué, mais déterminé à trouver un endroit pour se construire un nid. Les habitants du quartier sont rassurés quand ils l'observent parce qu'il les éveille aux beautés de la nature. Il leur rappelle aussi que la vie reprend, comme toujours.
Author
Language
English
Description
When eleven-year-old Hank's mother does not come home after a week, he and his toddler sister, Boo, seek out the stranger listed as their emergency contact, even though it means social workers, a new school, and having to answer questions about his mom that he has been trying to keep secret.
6) I try
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Empowering little ones by building resilience - learn techniques from the animal world! Spiders' webs are super strong, but when it breaks they have to spin a new one. Birds aren't born flying but learn by making a brave leap. Using pitch-perfect examples from the animal kingdom, this book encourages little ones to try new things, build their confidence and become resilient in all aspects of life. The cute and relatable cast of children work together...
Author
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"After a fire destroys his home and neighborhood, a young boy must learn what it means to be resilient and to recover. "Let me tell you about that one day everything was there, and then there was nothing." This inspiring journal will help victims of a natural disaster as they follow a boy who is healing after a devastating fire in his neighborhood. A journal filled with drawings, news clippings, and coping strategies, this book is chock full of information...
9) Rhythm
Author
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In a town once vibrant but now affected by unemployment and food insecurity, a young girl watches the seasons go by.
10) Finn swims
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When Finn can't keep up with his fast swimming fish pals, he is determined to become a better swimmer. With the help of his teacher, Miss Spots, and a bit of hard work, Finn finally learns to swim and the importance of never giving up.
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