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Mae Among the Stars

RODA AHMED - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A beautiful picture book for sharing, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison.A great classroom and bedtime read-aloud, Mae Among the Stars is the perfect book for young readers who have big dreams and even bigger hearts!When Little Mae was a child,...
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The Truth About Hippos

MAXWELL III EATON - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Maxwell Eaton III's The Truth About Hippos is a lighthearted nonfiction picture book, filled with useful facts about hippos that will make you laugh so hard you won't even realize you're learning something!
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My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing

NICK ORTNER - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Nick Ortner comes a beautiful picture book that will help children discover calm through the magic of mindful breathing:Do YOU have the magic breath?Let's see ... Take a deeeeeep breath in ... and BLOW it out ... ... and like magic, you can feel...
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I Want to Be a Doctor

Laura Driscoll - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

For the child who says, "I want to doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor.Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.With this...
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Look at the Weather

BRITTA TECKENTRUP - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover

When you stop to think about it, weather is incredible: it's whimsical, varied, ever-present, sometimes destructive and other times, beautiful. This immersive illustrated nonfiction book is an invitation for readers to ponder weather and approach it with a newfound sense of understanding,...
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Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship

JESSICA KENSKY - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire.Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog - it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being...
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Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity!

Sarah Suzuki - Museum of Modern Art
Format: Hardcover

Growing up in the mountains of Japan, Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929) dreamed of becoming an artist. One day, she had a vision in which the world and everything in it - the plants, the people, the sky - were covered in polka dots. She began to cover her paintings, drawings, sculptures, and even...
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Birthdays Around the World

Margriet Ruurs - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

Everyone in the world has a birthday. But birthdays are not celebrated in the same way everywhere. Meet Mercedes in Peru, who eats a cake and a purple pudding called mazamorra morada. Ieva in Latvia is raised in the birthday chair, one lift for each year. And rather than celebrating his own birthday,...
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What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day?

DAWID RYSKI - Little Gestalten
Format: Hardcover

Children are well-versed in the jobs of firemen and racecar drivers; What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? inspires children to aspire. Children often think about what they will be when they grow up; beyond the traditional options of fireman or astronaut, What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? depicts punk...
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Origami Birds: Easy & Fun Paper-folding Projects

ANNA GEORGE - SUPER SANDCASTLE
Format: Print book

Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Birds. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a wise owl, an elegant swan, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. Aligned...
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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes (Americas Award for Childrens and Young Adult Literature. Commended)

Duncan Tonatiuh - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to lifeA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book and ALA/ALSC Notable Childrens Book! Izta was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter...
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What Makes Us Unique?: Our First Talk About Diversity

Jillian Roberts - Orca Book Publishers
Format: Print book

When it comes to explaining physical, cultural and religious differences to children, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences...
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The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring: The Accidental Invention of the Toy That Swept the Nation

Gilbert Ford - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

With magnificent dioramic illustrations, Gilbert Ford captures the joy, creativity, and determination behind the invention of an iconic, one-of-a-kind toy: the Slinky!One day, a spring fell from the desk of Richard James, an engineer and a dreamer. Its coils took a walk ... and so did Richard's...
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Rivers of Sunlight: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth

Molly Bang - The Blue Sky Press
Format: Print book

In this brightly illustrated narrative, readers will learn about the constant movement of water as it flows around the Earth and the sun's important role as water changes between liquid, vapor, and ice. From sea to sky, the sun both heats and cools water, ensuring that life can exist on Earth....
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Bryan Kozlowski - Walter Foster Jr.
Format: Hardcover

Combine the magic of storytelling with the fun of cooking for a truly unique mashup of cookbook and storybook.Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold with deliciously clever recipes for families to create and enjoy together. From...
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Plants can't sit still

Rebecca E Hirsch - Millbrook Press
Format: Print book

Do plants really move? Absolutely! You might be surprised by all ways plants can move. Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don't sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it's a sunflower, a Venus flytrap, or an exotic...
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The Moon's Time to Shine

STORYBOTS. - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing! The inquisitive robots from the award-winning StoryBots apps, videos, and Emmy Award-winning Netflix show star in a Step 1 reader that is over the moon!Children will recognize the signature catchy rhymes and colorful art from the StoryBots'...
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Red Alert! Endangered Animals Around the World

Catherine Barr - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

An interactive look at endangered animals imploring readers to discover fifteen species facing extinction.. Inspired and endorsed by the "Red List" database of animals in peril maintained by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) this brightly illustrated...
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Never Satisfied: The Story of The Stonecutter

Dave Horowitz - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious story about thinking the grass is greener somewhere elseHave you ever wished you were someone else? Stanley the stonecutter has, because cutting stones is hard work for a frog! So Stanley wishes he could have it easy like the tea-drinking businessman . . . and, boom, he's...
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Gabi's Fabulous Functions

Caroline Karanja - Picture Window Books
Format: Hardcover

Computer coding in the kitchen? Yes! Best friends Gabi and Adi are baking a special birthday treat -- and making a recipe is a lot like creating a function in a computer code. These scientifically minded junior programmers are always on the lookout for ways to work coding concepts into...
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