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Fiction
A Polar Bear in the Snow
2020
Follow a magnificent polar bear through a world of snow. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human...where is he going?
Lexile level
AD360L
Me & Mama
2020
For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama.
Lexile level
AD470L
Oona
2021
Oona and her best friend, Otto, love to search for treasure, but often find messy, tricky and even shark-related trouble, instead.
Red Shoes
2020
Although she loved them, Malika eventually outgrows her red shoes and her grandmother takes them to a second-hand shop. When the shoes are given to Amina, who lives in Africa, she loves them every bit as much as Malika did.
Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)
2021
Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection.
When We Are Kind
2020
See how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life.
Off To See the Sea
2021
Bath time is full of magic. The faucet flows like a waterfall, the bathroom floor is a distant shore, toy boats sail against the waves. An imagination-fueled adventure on the high seas is just what it takes to get little one clean.
"No!" Said Rabbit
2021
Happily resisting his mother's reminders to keep to his playtime and bedtime schedule, young Rabbit says "No!" over and over again, before Mom makes a suggestion he cannot resist.
Lexile level
410
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
2021
A young Asian girl learns to love and celebrate her Asian-shaped eyes, eyes that are like her mother's, her grandmother's and her little sister's.
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We Wear Masks
2020
Readers are introduced to all sorts of professionals and other people who wear masks in their daily lives, and are reminded that wearing a mask to limit the spread of germs is an act of kindness.
Lexile level
AS640L
Dusk Explorers
2020
A diverse group of suburban kids dash and dodge while playing classic street games like tag and kick-the-can, and reconnect with nature's simple pleasures by catching frogs, hunting fireflies and climbing trees.
We Are Water Protectors
2020
When a black snake threatens to destroy Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource.
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'Ohana Means Family
2020
Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration.
Outside, Inside
2021
A moving picture book celebrating essential workers and the community coming together to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Time for Kenny
2021
During his busy day, Kenny gets dressed, fights his fear of the vacuum cleaner, gets a soccer lesson from his sister and prepares for bed, with his loving family always near.
You Matter
2020
Young readers are invited to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters.
Lexile level
AD310L
We Wait for the Sun
2020
Roundtree, the late civil rights attorney and activist, shares a poignant moment from her childhood beside her wise grandmother, who taught her the values of self-worth, strength and justice that inspired co-author McCabe's boundary-breaking career.
Our Little Kitchen
2020
A crew of resourceful neighbors comes together to prepare a meal for their community.
My Day with Gong Gong
2020
A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa.
Lexile level
AD480L
Nonfiction
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
2019
J 595.799 FLE
Learn about the life of a typical worker bee, as she emerges from her cell, does different jobs around the hive while growing big enough and strong enough to fly, and flies far and wide to search for nectar.
Lexile level
750
Being Frog
2020
J 597.89 SAY
Frogs are amazing creatures, and this book offers young readers an up-close and revealing peek at their everyday lives.
Lexile level
290L
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I work in youth services and read books of all kinds, but I particularly love those that make me laugh, cry or go back in time. When I'm not working my way through all the teetering stacks of books in my house, I enjoy taking long walks with my dog, binge-watching TV shows and finding new ways to combine carbs and cheese.
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