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2022.
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"Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family's beloved mango tree--their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, "You are home, you are safe." But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows."--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.
As World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face the terror of...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
A story to show how to keep going even when something is difficult. Girls (and boys!) can become stronger and more resilient simply by realizing how strong and resilient they already are, and running provides a pathway to that realization.
11) Love was inside
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Description
A little girl grows stronger as she finds ways to stay connected to the people she loves during the pandemic.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 volume (unpaged): color illustrations ; 21 cm
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Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
359 pages ; 22 cm
Description
Eleven-year-old Peijing and her family are adapting to their new life in Australia, but when cracks in her family life start to appear, she must find a way to cope with the uncertainties of her own little world and figure out where she fits in.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
Henry loves talking with Grandpa, but Grandpa has stopped listening. Mom says to just give him time. But Henry wants to talk to Grandpa now. So Henry tries his favorite game--Top Threes. And something amazing happens.
16) Once, a bird
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
"In this wordless picture book, a bird emerges after winter to find the world has gone quiet. As she settles on a tree outside an apartment building, its residents notice her through their windows and find hope in her resilience and the continued rhythms of nature."--
17) Bea by the sea
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
"Bea loves lions and knows everything there is to know about them. She lives by the beach, but she doesn't like sand one little bit! One day, her mother persuades her to visit the beach, where she meets a sand sculpture of a lion who is afraid of water. Their developing friendship helps each of them to overcome their anxieties, but the next day the lion has disappeared! How will Bea cope?"--Inside front jacket flap.
18) Zip, zoom!
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
30 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Ty cannot wait to ride his new scooter, but when he has a hard time learning and wants to quit, a new friend encourages him to give it another try.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Description
One sunny day, Rabbit and his pals are playing outside and they couldn't be happier. But, oh, no!--the sky starts clouding up and before they know it, it's raining, it's pouring, and everyone has to run home. How boring! What will they do for the rest of the day? It doesn't take long for Rabbit to realize that fun can be had in the rain. With raincoats, boots, and umbrellas, let the splashing games begin.--
20) Coming up Cuban
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
301 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
"Examines the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution on four children from very different walks of life. In the wake of a new regime in Cuba, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Their separate narratives build, overlap, and entwine to creat one inspiring story--an adventure...
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