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• Ada Twist, Scientist

  Beaty, Andrea

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  A great story that expands on the value of knowledge and the lengths that curious children (with the encouragement of friends and family) would go to satisfy their thirst of knowing more. The illustrations, and in particular the fashions, are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alfie

  the Turtle That Disappeared

  Heder, Thyra

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  Even though he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet, Nia still loves her pet turtle, Alfie. The night before Nia’s seventh birthday Alfie disappears! We learn Alfie’s side of the story. He didn’t leave Nia—he’s actually…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All Are Welcome

  Penfold, Alexandra

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  All Are Welcome is a regular classroom, in a regular school full of diverse students and family dynamics living their lives and enjoying each other's company. The casual representation is amazing and everyone is made to feel included, empowered, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Baby Goes to Market

  Atinuke

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  Baby and Mama are at a bustling Nigerian market doing some shopping. As Mama buys all the things on her list, different vendors at the market give Baby food, and Baby keeps putting things into Mama's basket without her noticing. A fun and bouncy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bedtime Bonnet

  Redd, Nancy

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  "In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up!" starts Bedtime Bonnet, a celebration of nightly bedtime routines in a Black multigenerational household. Every family member has a different routine for their different hair, but that doesn't…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Big Bed

  Laditan, Bunmi

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  In this hilarious book our strong-willed protagonist is fed up with her father hogging her mother, but she has a solution! Presenting well thought out evidence, and ready with counter-arguments this pint-sized lawyer in the making is ready to firmly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Come, Read With Me

  Ruurs, Margriet

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  A dad shares a bedtime story with his two daughters, when all of a sudden they are inside that very same story! Venture along with the family as they meet up with childhood favourites such as a toad and a yellow brick road. A great read for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Common Threads

  Adam's Day at the Market

  Essa, Huda

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  Adam and his parents are at the market, and Adam is very excited, it's bustling, beautiful, and busy! But when Adam gets separated from his mom and dad, he has trouble finding them in the crowd where people might look similar, might be different,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gator, Gator, Gator!

  Bernstrom, Daniel

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  There are gators in the swamp, and one fearless little girl is going to lead you on a journey to find one! Beautiful and detailed illustrations of bayou allow readers to play a game of search and find. Could that creature be a gator? Is it just a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Going Up!

  Lee, Sherry J.

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  Sophie, her dad, and the cookies they made, are on the way to a birthday party on the 10th floor of their apartment building. Each floor the elevator climbs, more people join Sophie and her dad in the elevator. Everyone is going to the party!…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Green Pants

  Kraegel, Kenneth

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  Jameson loves his green pants. When he wears his green pants he can do anything! Jameson is excited, his cousin is getting married, but tuxedos have black pants. Jameson will need to be brave in order to try something new, but Jameson is worried…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Find a Fox

  Magruder, Nilah

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  A very determined girl is intent on finding a fox. Little does she know the sneaky canidae (that's the type of animal family foxes belong to!) is closer than she thinks! Readers will find the wily fox a hoot, and an excellent storytime book for any…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The King of Too Many Things

  Snyder, Laurel

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  Jasper is the king of his own kingdom. Everything was nice in his kingdom, but nice wasn't exciting, and Jasper wanted excitement. Jasper's wizard obeys Jasper's command and provides more and more exciting options, until Jasper is at last The King…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Love Is

  Adams, Diane, 1960-

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  A wholesome, heartwarming, and stunningly illustrated picture book that is a true delight to read. Sharing the story of a little girl who adopts and raises a duckling, watches it mature, then ultimately lets it go when it's time. Adults will…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lullaby (for a Black Mother)

  Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967

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  Lullaby (For a Black Mother) was a poem written by Langston Hughes. Stunningly illustrated by Sean Quall, Lullaby has been given a new lease on life to be shared and adored by another generation of readers. Celebrating the love between a Black…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Old Mikamba Had a Farm

  Isadora, Rachel

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  Old Mikamba Had a Farm, as with other Rachel Isadora books, is a reimagining of a classic in an African setting. In this reinvention of the classic nursery rhyme Mikamba has a plethora of grassland animals instead of more familiar farm animals.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree

  Bernstrom, Daniel

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  One day in the Eucalyptus Tree a boy and his whirly toy go on an adventure inside the belly of a snake. In the spirit of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback, Daniel Bernstrom's tale comes to life with the help of magical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Puppy Truck

  Pinkney, J. Brian

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  Carter wants a puppy. Carter has a toy truck. What does Carter do? He imagines Puppy Truck of course! Puppy Truck can bark, play, and even chase squirrels. A perfect choice for story time!

• Saturday

  Mora, Oge

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  A heartwarming and relatable story about a working mother and her daughter. Saturdays are special for Ava and her mom, they spend the whole day together doing the things they love, their Saturday routine. But this Saturday EVERYTHING is going wrong!…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!

  a Sonic Adventure

  Marsalis, Wynton, 1961-

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  The sights and sounds of New Orleans come to life in the text and illustrations of Squeak, Rumble, WHOMP! WHOMP! WHOMP! A wonderful book to read aloud to listen and discover the sounds of everyday life, and the music that is made!