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• All the Stars in the Sky

  Coulson, Art, 1961-

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  Clay desperately wants to be Star of the Week. Star of the Week means you’re the most important person in the whole school! But when he asks elisi (grandmother) for her help he’s shocked by her response in this picture book exploration of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Another Word for Neighbor

  Krans, Angela Pham,

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  When Kate and Olly move in next door to Han, they are excited to get to know their new neighbor. Han isn’t used to being so friendly with his neighbors, but when the kids ask Han what his favorite food is, Han tells them about pho, something that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Kids

  Going, K. L. (Kelly L.),

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  When you're a little kid at school, everything the older kids does is BIG. They play big kid games, smile big kid grins, and make loud big kid noises. But the big kids can also help make the school day better. From the point of view of a little kid…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Broken

  Fang, X.,

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  How would you feel if you broke your grandmother's favorite cup? Fear? Guilt? What if an innocent cat gets blaimed? This sweet picture book explores all the emotions associated with making a mistake, and readers will enjoy the drama, comedy and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• La charla

  Williams, Alicia, 1970-

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  Jay es un niño negro lleno de alegría y asombro y con muchas ganas de crecer. Pasa sus días compitiendo con sus amigos, practicando nuevos trucos de skate y soñando con todo lo que podrá hacer cuando sea mayor. Su familia lo rodea de amor y cariño,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cranky, Crabby Crow (saves the World)

  Tabor, Corey R.,

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  Why is Crow acting so darned crabby today? The neighborhood animals are just asking Crow to do fun things with them and all that Crow can say is “KAW!” Oh, maybe it has something to do with that ringing red phone and secret elevator in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Diez profes deliciosos

  Montgomery, Ross (Fiction writer),

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  Imagina que tu peor pesadilla se hace realidad... En este caso, eres profesor y te quedas atrapado en la escuela sin ningún medio de transporte. Esta historia cuenta la aventura de diez profesores que intentan volver a casa y su única opción es…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Don't Trust Fish

  Sharpson, Neil,

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  Mamals, reptiles, or birds? Fine. But fish? You absolutely can't trust fish. At least, according to our narrator, who tells us that fish are always hiding where you can't see them, they eat innocent crabs, and they are planning to take over the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Every Monday Mabel

  Awan, Jashar,

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  Mondays are the best day of the week, because that’s when Mabel gets to see her absolute most favorite thing in the world – the garbage truck! Mabel's wide-eyed and effusive joy is contagious in this much-deserved nod to the unsung sanitation…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Every Peach Is a Story

  Masumoto, David Mas,

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  David Masumoto, a third-generation Japanese American shares his family memories in Every Peach is a Story. “Does it taste like a story? That’s when you know it’s ripe.” Is the advice Jiichan would give about the seasons of life. Generation after…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fireworks

  Burgess, Matthew,

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  Follow two siblings on a hot summer’s day in the city and capture each stop leading up to the evening’s grand fireworks finale. Author Matthew Burgess’s use of onomatopoeia combines with Càtia Chien’s expressive illustrations to create a vibrant…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fish Fry Friday

  Bingham, Winsome,

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  This Friday, our narrator gets to go along with Granny for her usual fishing excursion at the Army post and fish fry for the family. You can hear the chop chop of knives and the bubbling grease in this colorful celebration of food, cooking and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Home Is a Wish

  Kuo, Julia,

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  Follow a young girl and her family across the ocean from one home to another as she discovers what makes a place truly feel like home.

• I Got You

  a Brother's Promise

  Barnes, Derrick,

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  Big brother Anthony is the first person Rasheed remembers seeing. Rasheed has looked up to Anthony ever since. As they grow older, Anthony needs space to do his own thing, but he still looks out for Rasheed and finds ways to reassure him that he…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Interpreter

  Abtahi, Olivia,

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  The doctor said, “I need you to explain…”, and Celia’s mom asked, “En cuántos días llega?” That's when Celia puts on her translator suit. Celia might be a kid, but it's up to her to help out as family translator in grownup places like the DMV,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• La intérprete

  Abtahi, Olivia,

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  El doctor dijo: “Necesito que me expliques…”, y la mamá de Celia preguntó: “¿En cuántos días llega?”. En los lugares para adultos, Celia tenía que traducir las normas del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados, información sobre recibos, citas para…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Be Bees

  Harris, Shawn (Artist),

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  Follow a parent and child who transform into buzzing bees, rustling trees, and more – illuminating the magic that unfolds when a book is shared by two.

• The Littlest Drop

  Alper, Sascha,

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  When a wildfire breaks out in the forest all the animals flee except for a small hummingbird who knows she must do what she can to save her home. Drop by drop, she inspires the other animals to join in and help extinguish the fire in their home.

• El manisero

  Deedy, Carmen Agra,

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  Mani! Mani! Se eschuca la voz del manisero por las calles de la habana viendiendo cacahuates. Coqui ya conoce ese sonido y está lista para saludar a su amigo desde la ventana. Un día, la familia de Coqui debe abandonar Cuba por motivos de seguridad…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Menudo Sunday

  a Spanglish Counting Book

  Aguila, María Dolores

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  Sundays at abuelito Esteban and Jorge's house are everyone's favorite day of the week! Two abuelitos, three primos, four tías, and their dogs gather to eat their favorite dish, menudo, a traditional Mexican soup. Will an unfortunate mishap ruin…Read moreRead more of this annotation