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Becoming Real: The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit

Molly Golden - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Finding Winnie, a warm, lovingly detailed picture book that tells the true story of the beloved classic The Velveteen Rabbit and its creator, Margery Williams.The Velveteen Rabbit has been treasured by generations of readers. Here, for the first time, is the story of how this...
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Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark

Allen R. Wells - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Based on a true story, this inspiring picture book is about a curious, tinkering girl who grew up to become one of the first Black female engineers for NASA - for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Counting on Katherine.. Yvonne Clark had an engineering spark -- an instinct for figuring out how things...
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Jollof Day

Bernard Mensah - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A picture book bursting with life and flavors about a son and his father cooking up a beloved dish that originated in West Africa - jollof recipe included!. Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father for something special - it's Jollof Day!. With...
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Let's Fly

Chana Stiefel - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

The true story of Barrington Irving, who broke records as the youngest person and first Black man to fly solo around the world - co-authored by Barrington and award-winning author Chana Stiefel, with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice. As a kid, Barrington...
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Friends Forever

Mary Murphy - Happy Yak
Format: Hardcover

I'm going out to play,Please, will you come too?Everything is betterWhen I do it with you!. Two adorable monkeys laugh, play, and look out for each other in this sweet and uplifting picture book. With eye-catching, bright artwork, adorable characters, and simple, bouncy text, Friends...
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I Don't Wanna Hibernate!

Anna Ouchchy - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

In this cozy picture book, it's time to hibernate -- but our little groundhog is NOT sleepy. So she tries to stay up all winter . . . and almost misses Groundhog Day!As snow gently blankets the land, the Groundhogs prepare for their long, snuggly hibernation. But little Tess is wide...
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The World Needs the Wonder You See

Joanna Gaines - Tommy Nelson
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines welcomes you on an imaginative adventure through nature's small surprises and invites you and your children to be curious, slow down, and take in everyday wonders. With vibrant art by Julianna Swaney that is full of dreamy details, this...
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Dragons Can't Eat Snow Cones

Amanda Sobotka - Applesauce Press
Format: Hardcover

If a dragon wants a snow cone, it must proceed with great care,In case a fireball melts it all until there's nothing there!This dragon has a peculiar problem: he loves snow cones, but his fiery breath keeps melting them! Follow along in this fun-filled adventure as the dragon tries...
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Mamiachi & Me: My Mami's Mariachi Band (A Picture Book)

Jolene Gutiérrez - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Mamiachi & Me is a lyrical and empowering picture book written by Jolene and Dakota Gutiérrez and illustrated by Mirelle Ortega, winner of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, about what it means to be a mariachi in an all?female band.. Today's the day! Rosa will take the stage next...
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I'm Lucky to Have My Parents

Radostina Nikolova - Papercutz
Format: Hardcover

Sometimes parents argue. And sometimes parents get divorced. But no matter what, our parents love us! I'm Lucky to Have My Parents is a great tool for parents needing to discuss seperation and divorce with their young children, and through the eyes of our young protagonist, children...
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