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The huntsman and the witches
Matias, Abraham, author.
THE VILLAGE ELDERS ALWAYS WARNED: WHEN AN OWL HOOTS AND A CAT HISSES, DANGER IS NEAR. Once upon a time, greed drove a Huntsman deep into the woods in search of a wild boar. As darkness and rain crept in, he ignored each sign to turn around. When he stumbled upon a hut, the Huntsman kicked open the door and left a mess within. HOO? HOO? HISSS! HISSS! The sounds grew louder; something was coming. Then suddenly... all went silent. The Witches had arrived. And they were hungry.....
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Take it apart
Howes, Katey, author.
Breaking things down is a science. An art. Need solutions? Need answers? Just... take it apart! This rhyming picture book joyfully celebrates the many benefits of breaking big things down into smaller pieces. From gathering spare parts for fixing things to learning math and spelling to recycling and composting, taking things apart can be a surprisingly great strategy! Energetic rhyming verse and playful illustrations will inspire readers to see taking things apart in a whole new light!....
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I will always be...
Levington, Rebecca Gardyn, author.
Break the overachiever model with this plucky anthem for dreamers, graduates, and creative minds! Whether or not you ever make it to Broadway or the big leagues, you are more than enough. In this fun and gorgeously illustrated picture book, the terms "yet," "perhaps," and "we’ll see" guide the boundless passions and joys of a young girl who wants to try everything even if she’s not perfect at it.....
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Little blue truck lost and found
Schertle, Alice, author.
Toad helps prepare for a hayride by loading piles of hay into Little Blue's truck bed. But when they're ready for a ride, Toad is nowhere to be found! Can Blue and his farm animal friends find Toad in time for him to join the fun?....
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There's a pony in my apartment!
Harney, Jennifer, author, illustrator.
Maxine Louise is super excited about the extra special gift her Uncle Dave sent her. Her mom? Not so much. But Maxine Louise insists that there is nothing to worry about — ponies love apartments! After all, the apartment is the pony’s natural habitat. They love elevators and bunkbeds and the late-night news. And feeding the pony will be a breeze since ponies famously love leftovers. Can Maxine Louise convince her mom to let her keep her new pet?....
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My sister's quinceanera
Ruiz, Delia (Educator), author.
The only person more excited for Erika's quinceañera is her little sister Natalia! As the family busily sets up decorations, cooks traditional foods, and finalizes every detail, Natalia helps Erika get ready, imagining her own future quinceañera. But when the party finally arrives, Natalia feels a mix of excitement and loneliness as Erika is swept up in the festivities with guests and her court. Now that Erika is considered an adult, will their special bond remain?....
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Please pass the tamales!
Lopez, Silvia, 1950- compiler.
This picture book introduces children to the cultural and culinary traditions of tamal-making in several countries across the Americas. It follows six children and their families as they prepare different types of tamales from Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Colombia. Although the recipes and ingredients vary, the families share the tradition of preparing tamales together in a communal celebration. The book includes informational back matter and an activity about tamales and their cultural traditions.....
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Eon : my pet tardigrade
Young, Cybèle, 1972- author.
Meet Eon, your own pet tardigrade, and discover the endless possibilities of his tiny world in this scientifically sweet picture book featuring incredible cut paper artwork. One day, you may come across tiny Eon, the tiniest tickle in the palm of your hand. You'll want to hug him (even though he's too small for hugs). You'll want to take care of him, too. But what does a tardigrade need? A table, a chair or maybe a rug? What about a swing, a ferris wheel or a rocket? You can make them all for him, right here in your room. You try your best to make Eon the most fun, most interesting, most-mostest places, but he only gets sleepier and sleepier... until you find out what this microscopic superpower really needs to thrive again. Join lovable little Eon on a fantastically illustrated, emotional journey - and learn that while letting go can be hard, sometimes it's the right thing to do.....
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Ghost town in the mountains
Becker, Lynn, 1960- author
A hauntingly hilarious riff on the tune "She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain.” It's a dark and gloomy night when two children decide to visit a ghost town. It's lonely. It's deserted. And it's certainly eerie. The main street is filled with tumbledown storefronts and there's not a soul in sight. But then the kids spot a boarded-up creaky, creepy cabin. Do they dare enter? What will they find? And what is with all those bones their dog is collecting? ....
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So many questions : abuelita becomes a US citizen
Medina, Belen author
Anita’s abuela is taking a very important test soon: the exam to become a US citizen! If Abuelita passes, she’ll finally be able to achieve her life-long dream. Anita and her abuela review the questions everywhere they go: at the tiendita, at the open mercado, all around the barrio. But will Abuelita pass the test? This ode to immigrants, beautifully brought to life by illustrator Heidi Moreno, will fascinate and educate readers about what it takes to become a US citizen.....
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The women before us : weaving stories in my huipil
Armendia-Sánchez, Nydia, author.
A young girl proudly wears a colorful tunic, or huipil, that features the sun's reflection. It symbolizes the lake she lives on, a design she sometimes embellishes with shimmering sequins and beads. Her abuela's huipil highlights zigzag mountains to stand for her home of origin, while her sister's boasts butterflies like the ones that she rides in her daydreams. Indigenous to Mesoamerica, huipils use colors, imagery, symbols, and motifs to evoke everything from the wearer's village to her social status, from her cultural heritage to the things that she loves.....
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Dragon dog
Lang, Suzanne, author.
When the evil wizard Simpkin Sowerbutts attempts to create a dragon as loyal as a dog and instead spawns a dog as fierce as a dragon, he banishes his embarrassing and so fluffy creation. Outcast and alone, Dragon Dog roams the land looking for a home only to find foes around every corner. But Dragon Dog prides himself on being fierce — like a dragon — and defeats all who challenge him. Soon everyone in the land of Quatsch is afraid of him. Everyone except a lost little lamb named Dandelion. Dragon Dog agrees tp help his new friend find her way back to her flock, and Dandelion helps Dragon Dog embrace his fluffy side and find a place to call home. Oh yeah, and along the way they narrowly escape the jaws of the biggest, meanest dragon around. An exciting and silly fantasy that shows readers we can be both fierce AND fluffy.....
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The only way to dance
Quintero, Cristina, author.
What's the only way to dance? You'll need a beat. Any beat will do. You'll need a space. Maybe a bright clean stage made of perfectly matched boards or a mossy forest floor. You'll probably want music. A full orchestra, some trumpets or violins, or the buzz and blare of a busy street. You might dance with a group, moving together to tell a story. You might dance with family to celebrate something special. You might dance on your own to show who you are. What's the only way to dance? Your way!....
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Anansi and the talking cloth
Brewer, Caroline, author.
This rhyming and rhythmic original Anansi fable finds Anansi the Spider needing to save the city. One day the sun stops shining because the kente-cloth making spiders stop weaving in protest against mass-produced cloth. Handmade kente cloth has made Africa famous and the spider city wealthy. Without it, the city is doomed. Anansi faces the biggest challenge of his spider life, and his clever trickster past, coupled with help from his wife, will restore harmony.....
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The ice cream crocodile
Dulak, Mariesa, author.
Elvis the crocodile dreams of being a Zigzags' Circus star but only cute and furry animals are allowed on stage. Elvis is left to serve the ice cream. But flipping ice cream into cones, juggling with a flamingo, and practice makes perfect. It's not long before Elvis demonstrates that he has exactly what it takes to be a star....
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