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  • I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

    Kerascoët

    Hardcover (Schwartz & Wade, April 24, 2018)
    Named by Parents Magazine as the "Best Book that Champions Kindness"!This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. By choosing only pictures to tell their story, the creators underscore the idea that someone can be an ally without having to say a word. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old. A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year"This beautifully illustrated story shows young readers how to become caring and supportive upstanders. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of The Invisible Boy
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  • All Kinds of People

    Shelley Rotner

    Board book (Holiday House, Sept. 25, 2018)
    Perfect for the youngest readers, this board book adaptation of the acclaimed Shades of People celebrates the diversity of everyday life. Cocoa, tan, rose, and almond--people come in lots of shades, even in the same family. Skin color is one of our most noticeable physical traits, and this beautiful board book, with its vibrant photographs and very simple text, provides a perfect starting point to talk about race and diversity with very young readers. At school, at the beach, and in the city, diverse and joyful groups of children invite young readers both to take notice and to look beyond the obvious. Combining lively action shots and candid portraits, Shelley Rotner's photographs showcase a wide variety of kids and families--many shades, and many bright smiles.
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  • I Will Be Fierce

    Bea Birdsong, Nidhi Chanani

    Hardcover (Roaring Brook Press, April 23, 2019)
    Written by Bea Birdsong and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani, I Will Be Fierce is a powerful picture book about courage, confidence, kindness, and finding the extraordinary in everyday moments.Today, I will be fierce!It's a brand new day, and a young girl decides to take on the world like a brave explorer heading off on an epic fairytale quest. From home to school and back again, our hero conquers the Mountain of Knowledge (the library), forges new bridges (friendships), and leads the victorious charge home on her steed (the school bus).A 2020 Southern Book Prize Finalist
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  • ABCs of Mathematics

    Chris Ferrie

    Board book (Sourcebooks Explore, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Fans of Chris Ferrie's ABCs of Physics, Quantum Physics for Babies, and General Relativity for Babies will love this introduction to mathematics for babies and toddlers!It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.This alphabetical installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect introduction to mathematics for infants and toddlers. It makes a wonderful math baby gift for even the youngest mathematician. Give the gift of learning to your little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond!A is for AdditionB is for BaseC is for ChordFrom addition to zero, ABCs of Mathematics is a colorfully simple introduction for babies―and grownups―to a new math concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by an expert, each page in this mathematical primer features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little mathematician.If you're looking for the perfect STEAM book for teachers, calculus books for babies, or more Baby University books for your little one, look no further! ABCs of Mathematics offers fun early learning for your little mathematician!
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  • Chalk

    Bill Thomson

    Hardcover (Two Lions, March 1, 2010)
    Three children discover a magical bag of chalk on a rainy day
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  • Flashlight:

    Lizi Boyd

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Aug. 12, 2014)
    Inside the tent it's cozy, but what is going on outside? Is it dark? Is it scary? Not if you have your trusty flashlight!A charming story told solely through images: Through neatly drawn illustrations and a spare yet dramatic color palette, artist Lizi Boyd offers an enchanting exploration of night, nature, and art with Flashlight. Both lyrical and humorous, this visual poem—like the flashlight beam itself—reveals there is magic in the darkness. We just have to look for it. • A wordless storybook with stunning visuals that aims to lighten the fear of the dark and the noises that come with it• Book inspires the imagination and creativity in young minds• Lizi Boyd is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including Inside Outside and Flashlight, and also creates papers, ribbons, cards, and other works of delight"Flashlight allows readers to experience the wonder and excitement of nighttime exploration in the woods and wordlessly entices readers to explore the hidden nature outside their own homes." —The Busy Librarian• Appeals to readers of all ages with the calming, yet adventurous tone• Books for kids ages 5-6 • Children's picture books for preschool through first grade
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  • Wipe Clean Workbook: Pen Control and Tracing

    Roger Priddy

    Spiral-bound (Priddy Books, May 9, 2017)
    Teaching your child how to hold and use a pen is a key skill that you can encourage with this wipe-clean workbook. On each page there is a simple activity to do, and the exercises build in complexity throughout the book. Included with the book is a special pen, and the wipe-clean pages enable children to practice over and over to improve their pen control and writing skills. With bright photographic images to engage and encourage, this early-learning workbook will support your child as they prepare for school.
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  • Flotsam

    David Wiesner

    Hardcover (Clarion Books, Sept. 4, 2006)
    A bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to collect and examine flotsam--anything floating that has been washed ashore. Bottles, lost toys, small objects of every description are among his usual finds. But there's no way he could have prepared for one particular discovery: a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera, with its own secrets to share . . . and to keep. In each of his amazing picture books, David Wiesner has revealed the magical possibilities of some ordinary thing or happening--a frog on a lily pad, a trip to the Empire State Building, a well-known nursery tale. This time, a day at the beach is the springboard into a wildly imaginative exploration of the mysteries of the deep, and of the qualities that enable us to witness these wonders and delight in them.
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  • Board Book I Love You Just the Way You Are

    Make Believe Ideas Ltd.

    Board book (Thomas Nelson, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Even though you’re tiny,you’re the bravest mouse I know.I love you, little lionheart –it’s great to watch you grow.Introducing a heart-warming book, all about the unconditional love between a parent and child.The sweet, rhyming text and colorful illustrations will encourage children to engage with each page.
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  • A Ball for Daisy

    Chris Raschka

    Hardcover (Schwartz & Wade, May 10, 2011)
    Winner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott MedalThis New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Best Illustrated Book relates a story about love and loss as only Chris Rashcka can tell it. Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy's anguish when her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog. In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book Yo! Yes?, Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. Raschka's signature swirling, impressionistic illustrations and his affectionate story will particularly appeal to young dog lovers and teachers and parents who have children dealing with the loss of something special.
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  • Nerdy Birdy

    Aaron Reynolds, Matt Davies

    Hardcover (Roaring Brook Press, Sept. 22, 2015)
    Nerdy Birdy likes reading, video games, and reading about video games, which immediately disqualifies him for membership in the cool crowd. One thing is clear: being a nerdy birdy is a lonely lifestyle.When he's at his lowest point, Nerdy Birdy meets a flock just like him. He has friends and discovers that there are far more nerdy birdies than cool birdies in the sky.
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  • Sector 7

    David Wiesner

    Hardcover (Clarion Books, Sept. 20, 1999)
    A 2000 Caldecott Honor Book Only the person who gave us Tuesday could have devised this fantastic Caldecott Honor-winning tale, which begins with a school trip to the Empire State Building. There a boy makes friends with a mischievous little cloud, who whisks him away to the Cloud Dispatch Center for Sector 7 (the region that includes New York City). The clouds are bored with their everyday shapes, so the boy obligingly starts to sketch some new ones. . . . The wordless yet eloquent account of this unparalleled adventure is a funny, touching story about art, friendship, and the weather, as well as a visual tour de force.
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