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"In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city. Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious--sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story's young narrator...
7) Santa Bruce
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Mother Bruce volume 4
Pub. Date
2018.
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First edition.
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English
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Grumpy and cold when his forest friends insist he stay awake to celebrate Christmas, Bruce the bear, wearing his long underwear and warm hat, is mistaken for Santa by the youngest forest creatures.
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"The Knight Who Might tries really hard to be a knight, but things don't always go to plan--even with a magic horse, sword, and helmet! However, when The Knight Who Might spots a knight competition advertised, he sees his chance to show the world what a positive attitude can do! This laugh-out-loud story is all about positive attitude and giving it a go, even when you are bound to fail. "--Provided by publisher.
10) Gitty and Kvetch
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[2021]
Edition
First edition.
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English
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Gitty always sees the bright side of life, while her best feathered-friend, curmudgeonly Kvetch, complains constantly but when her perfect plan goes awry, only Kvetch can raise Gitty's spirits again. Includes glossary of Yiddish words.
11) El pez pucheros
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Español
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"A veces todo lo que se necesita es un beso"--Page 4 of cover.
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Moses prefers video games to sports, but his parents have signed him up for the tennis team anyway; his strategy is to take it easy and hope he gets tossed from the team--his attitude angers the other children and after one of the boys, Xavier, gives him lesson in teamwork, Moses finally starts to take tennis and team seriously. Includes suggestions for activities and discussion.
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[2020]
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English
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"Based on a viral video comes the story of one boy's positive energy and how a sunny outlook can turn everything around. It's a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn't know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes is a few reminders from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day because......
14) Incognito
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2018.
Edition
First edition.
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English
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"Beatrice Zinker's Operation Upside is finally in full swing, but when her overenthusiasm puts the mission in jeopardy, she'll have to do her best to lie low for awhile--which, for Beatrice, is not going to be easy"--
16) Swing
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[2018]
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English
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"Noah and his best friend Walt want to become cool, make the baseball team, and win over Sam, the girl Noah has loved for years. When Noah finds old love letters, Walt hatches a plan to woo Sam. But as Noah's love life and Walt's baseball career begin, the letters alter everything"--
17) Sabotage
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2020.
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First edition.
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English
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The Operation Upside team must solve the mystery of an imitation Upside Award delivered by an imposter before the team is ruined forever.
18) A perfect day
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2020.
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English
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A seagull is enjoying a perfect day until a disagreeable crab comes along, but by sunset, they have discovered what really makes a day perfect.
19) Grumblebunny
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
When three sweet rabbits and one ill-tempered one encounter a hungry wolf, they come to appreciate their differences in attitude.
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