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A Voice Like Yours

Frank Murphy - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

Each of us has a unique and powerful voice, whether we speak loudly or softly, sing or sign, or without any words at all. What matters is how we use that voice--because voices are meant to be used. Some of us use it to express ourselves through art. And some use their voices to vote and make...
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Kalamata's Kitchen

Sarah Thomas - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Grown-ups never seemed to notice, but Kalamata's kitchen table was magical. Under her table, she and Al Dente could transport themselves anywhere....Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! What if the kids aren't friendly? Or worse, what if they...
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I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience

Susan Verde - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

I move ahead one breath at a time. I act with bravery. I am courage. When we picture someone brave, we might think they're fearless but real courage comes from feeling scared and facing what challenges us anyway. When our minds tell us "I can't," we can look inside ourselves...
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Kaia and the Bees

Maribeth Boelts - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

The author of Those Shoes and an award-winning illustrator team up for the story of a girl who tries to overcome her fear of bees to see how amazing they are.Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her: BEES! And right now, thousands of bees...
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Violet Shrink

Christine Baldacchino - Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover

Violet Shrink doesn't like parties. Or bashes, or gatherings. Lots of people and lots of noise make Violet's tummy ache and her hands sweat. She would much rather spend time on her own, watching the birds in her backyard, reading comics or listening to music through her purple headphones....
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We Will Rock Our Classmates

Ryan T. Higgins - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Readers will twist and shout for this headbanging companion to the #1 New York Times best-selling We Don't Eat Our Classmates.Penelope is a T. rex, and she's very good at it. She also likes to rock out on guitar! With the school talent show coming up, Penelope can't wait to perform...
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Rain Before Rainbows

Smriti Prasadam-Halls - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Rain before rainbows, clouds before sun,night before daybreak - a new day's begun. In this heartfelt story about courage, change, and moving on, a girl and her companion fox travel together away from a sorrowful past, through challenging and stormy times, toward color and light and life....
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Big Papa and the Time Machine

Daniel Bernstrom - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Discover the true meaning of being brave in this tender and whimsical picture book from Daniel Bernstrom (One Day in the Eucalytus, Eucalyptus Tree) and Shane Evans (Chocolate Me!) that follows a grandfather and grandson who travel through time in a beloved 1952 Ford.A little boy who lives...
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Bernard Makes a Splash

Lisa Stickley - Tate Publishing
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming story from textile designer and illustrator Lisa Stickley Bernard has been the manager of the local swimming pool for a long time, and practices his diving at night when no one else is around. When his pool holds a contest for high-diving hounds from around the world, he hopes...
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When You Are Brave

Pat Zietlow Miller - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An inspiring picture book affirmation about having courage even in difficult times, because some days, when everything around you seems scary, you have to be brave.Saying goodbye to neighbors. Worrying about new friends. Passing through a big city. Seeing a dark road ahead. In these moments,...
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Fresh Princess

Denene Millner - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Based on The Fresh Prince created by Will Smith, Destiny is the Fresh Princess.Meet Destiny - a cool, energetic, and strong-willed young girl who approaches every day with her own signature style! That is, until she moves to a brand-new neighborhood, where nothing looks quite the same as it did at her old house.Even...
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Brave Molly

Brooke Boynton-Hughes - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

What do you do when no one can see your monsters but you? At first, Molly runs from them. But they follow her down the sidewalk, getting in the way when she tries to make a new friend, popping up unexpectedly out of shadows, and multiplying. Until finally...Molly faces her fears. Author-illustrator...
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Say Something

Peter H. Reynolds - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something!If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day,...
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The Very Last Castle

Travis Jonker - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A curious little girl watches the man who guards the last castle in town. Every time she passes by him, she tries to catch his eye. While the other townspeople fear what may be locked up inside the mysterious castle, the girl finally gets up the courage to knock on the door and find out what's...
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The Magical Yet

Angela DiTerlizzi - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

This Yet finds a way, even when you don't,And, Yet knows you will, when you think you won't.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,...
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When You're Scared

Andrée Poulin - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover

It's a bright and beautiful day at the lake where a boy and his mother are camping. The boy is just a little scared of jumping into the water. At the same time, not too far away, a hungry bear cub is a little scared of diving deep into a dumpster, where tasty snacks await. Later, when the boy encounters...
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Jabari Jumps

GAIA CORNWALL - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared...
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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

Margarita Engle - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Girls cannot be drummers. Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule - until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongs. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last...
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The Unstoppable Jamie

Joy Givens - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by the author's son, the story of a boy with Down syndrome who goes on a superhero's journey to New York City and learns what truly makes him unstoppable.Jamie likes to pretend he's a superhero. With his cape and gadgets, he feels like he can face anything. When his picture...
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Braver Than Brave

Janet Sumner Johnson - Capstone Editions
Format: Hardcover

Wanda desperately wants to be brave like her big brother Zane, but it's not easy. When the Coaster of Doom opens at the local amusement park, Wanda is determined to show her brave. With all eyes on her, Wanda must find the confidence to be her own kind of Brave. Mixing humor with themes...
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Courage Hats

Kate Hoefler - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover


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Don't Worry, Murray

David Ezra Stein - ‎Balzer Bray
Format: Hardcover

Bark, George meets Wemberly Worried in this new classic picture book from David Ezra Stein, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Interrupting Chicken and Leaves. The perfect read for back-to-school anxiety and soothing nerves all year long.Murray worries ... about lots of things.He doesn't...
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