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Anansi the Spider uses a strange moss-covered rock in the forest to trick all the other animals, until Little Bush Deer decides he needs to learn a lesson. Originally a West African tale, the moss-covered rock tale is also familiar in Caribbean culture, where Anansi is a beloved folklore character.
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K&T - Native American Heritage Month
Little Westerns for Little Readers
Native American Heritage Month (picture books)
Youth - Native American Heritage Month 2022
Little Westerns for Little Readers
Native American Heritage Month (picture books)
Youth - Native American Heritage Month 2022
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A story based on the life of the dedicated young Lakota boy who grew up to be one of the bravest defenders of his people.
5) Jazz
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Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the roots of jazz music.
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"A biography in verse about the Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life, including his biracial heritage, Rastafarian beliefs, and love of music. End notes on poems provide further biographical information"--Provided by publisher.
9) Trains
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"Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this Level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains!"--Amazon.com.
10) Planets
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Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons.
11) I'm new here
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Three children from other countries (Somalia, Guatemala, and Korea) struggle to adjust to their new home and school in the United States.
12) Sleep, bear!
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A bear awakens from hibernation at the end of winter to eat different things during the spring and summer, only to return to sleep at the end of autumn.
13) Zora's zucchini
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Gardener Zora soon finds herself with more zucchini than her family can bake, sauté, or barbecue, but the ever-resourceful Zora comes up with a perfect plan for a garden swap.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
September - Celebrate National Hispanic-Heritage Month - YOUTH
Unidos: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage (kids)
September - Celebrate National Hispanic-Heritage Month - YOUTH
Unidos: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage (kids)
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Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan's space-age lounge music popular in the fifties and sixties has found a new generation of listeners.
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"A biography of African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou, who turned a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Includes afterword, author's note, and sources"--
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AANHPI Picture Books
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage 2023
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage 2023
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In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.
20) Amara's farm
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There are many plants on Amara's farm. Today is the day she looks for her pumpkins.
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