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Daughter of smoke and bone trilogy volume 2
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"The otherworldly Karou struggles to come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people"--
22) I hope
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"This beautifully illustrated picture book, written by award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, explores all the hopes adults have for the children in their lives."--
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2024 AAPINH Heritage Month Children's Selections
AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Kids)
AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Kids)
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"An's grandmother Bà sometimes gets trapped in her cloudy memories. An and her grandfather Ông come up with a plan to bring her back to a happy moment: growing gấc fruits so they can make xôi gấc, Bà's favorite dish from her wedding in Vietnam many years ago. An and Ông must be patient as the seeds grow, flower, and turn into fruit. When the xôi gấc is finally ready, An is hopeful that her grandmother will remember her wedding wish with...
27) Transcendent
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"In the aftermath of a terrorist attack on Disney World, all eyes turn to a teenage girl who may be the savior the world needs"--
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Learn about family, happiness, and friendship in this hope-filled children's book. Our story starts with a boy named Paul, who lives in a cozy treehouse in a big city with his family. And then something unexpected happens--Paul befriends a wise, friendly fox on a walk home from the bakery. The fox gives Paul a space to think about what makes him happy and what friendship means--all in the pages of a bright and quirky storybook. Join Paul and the fox...
30) What is hope?
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"Explores familiar, everyday places and situations where children can seek and find hope"--
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When Hansel and Gretel's father doesn't return to the bakery after his trip to get supplies, Hansel and Gretel are worried. Will they learn to have hope and keep themselves busy as they wait for him to come back? Learn about hope in this story of Hansel, Gretel, and their fairytale friends.
32) Owl moon
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OBD Caldecott Medal Winners - YOUTH
OBD Father's Day (June) - YOUTH
OBD Winter Books - YOUTH
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OBD Father's Day (June) - YOUTH
OBD Winter Books - YOUTH
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On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
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April 3, 2024: New Wonderbooks
National Poetry Month 2024
National Poetry Month 2024: Kids
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National Poetry Month 2024
National Poetry Month 2024: Kids
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Reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact on the world's biggest problems.
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"Hear the rhythmic beat of the drum and the musical chant that gives voice to dreams for a better world. Join with your friends and shout these hopeful lines out loud to the kies. From the unique voice of Italy's beloved children's poet comes twenty-four thought-provoking rhymes of hope for he future. Imagine!" --
35) The feather
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When a great feather drifts from the leaden sky, two children recognise its extraordinariness and take it to the village for its protection. The villagers, however, want to encase it, upon which the feather loses its radiance. The children take it home and care for it through the night. In the morning it is again radiant, and when they set it free it leaves behind the first signs of blue sky and colour. The ambiguous ending invites multiple interpretations...
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"The threads on Zlata's beautiful birthday blouse were knotted by her mother's hands. "Red is for love, and black is for sadness," her Papa says. Her Mama warns her not to show it off. Ever since the Communists came from Russia to Ukraine, they prohibited the teaching of Ukrainian culture. They've even taken the grain from Zlata's family's fields. But despite the danger, her parents refuse to give up their art, language, or beliefs. As Zlata works...
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"Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead celebration, he tries to understand the meaning of the flores de cempasuchil, candles, pan de muertos, photographs, and sharing memories of departed loved ones. By creating his own special altar for Perro, he realizes that his love for his beloved companion, and the happiness Perro gave him, will always remain. Told with honesty and hope, this heartfelt...
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"A perfect book to help discuss mental health, depression, empathy, loss, and hope with young children. Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park every morning, through gray and rainy weather. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the park's vendor, but Papa always says no. One morning, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and Arthur figures out the perfect way to bring the sunshine out--and Papa's smile back--even if only for...
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"Noah and Mia have never met. They live far, far apart but look out upon the same sea. Noah is heartbroken when his old dog Gus dies. He slips into dreams, searching for his lost friend, but instead finds something unexpected. Mia has no home, only her cat Olive. So when Olive sets off travelling, Mia follows her on a surprising journey. Will Mia and Noah discover all they've dreamed of? Poignant and uplifting, this is a story of finding hope and...