Children’s Picture Book

The gathering table

Eady, Antwan, author.

No matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's family table is palpable and neverending. From a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a new baby sister to a gay wedding, here is a family that never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other.....

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Cows and sheep and chicks that cheep : farm poems

Florian, Douglas, author, illustrator.

This family farm is filled with udderly loveable cows, silly billy goats, a-maize-ing corn, and much more to feed and tend to and care for. With clever poems that are perfect for reading aloud and chock-full of farming fun facts, there’s plenty for young animal lovers and aspiring agriculturists to love.....

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Hilwa's gifts

Suleiman, Safa, author.

Ali has arrived in Palestine for a visit just in time for the olive harvest. His grandfather, Seedo, and Hilwa--his favorite tree--greet him in the grove, where Seedo explains that Hilwa has many gifts to share. Other family members whack the trees' branches with sticks, singing 'Zaytoon, ya zaytoon' while cousins clap and dance and happily pick up fallen olives. (Luckily, a gentle whack is all it takes for Hilwa's fruits to rain down!) The next day, at the olive press, Ali watches the drip of gold liquid into a can, another of Hilwa's gifts. Later, they picnic under the tree's branches with hot mint tea, pita, and delicious olive oil swirled on hummus. Tradition is the greatest gift of all: the family gathering--generation after generation--to celebrate a bountiful harvest....

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Happy the beach ball

Cunningham, Vicki, author.

Happy is a beach ball His brother is an umbrella, his sister is a spoon, his father is a race car and his mother is a bright yellow broom. Happy is lonely and feels unimportant. Everybody else in his family is busy with their lives. He is just a ball with nothing to do. His parents try to talk to him but Happy won't listen. He meets a friend and isn't lonely anymore and decides He likes being a ball. Happy isn't unhappy anymore! 2 coloring pages included.....

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This is the crew that builds our school

Fellores, Sherry, author.

From construction workers to tradespeople, everyone pitches in to build a school in this silly read-aloud that will have readers giggling from page to page. A new school is being built and it will take a parade of builders and bricklayers, plumbers and painters, and more, to get the job done. This bouncy, rhyming story set to the snappy tune of "This Is the Way," will give readers a closer look at some of the tradespeople and machinery that help build the communities we live in. Silly animal illustrations will engage readers and give them giggles read after read. A perfect pick for young readers fascinated by construction!....

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The biggest smallest thing

De Waal, Sara, 1990- author

It's time for the Scintillating Science Symposium, and Mo is determined to win this year's competition. He knows his classmates are talented, but none of them are serious scientists like him... especially not Muriel. After all, Mo wants to be a chemist when he grows up; Muriel wants to be a cat. Besides, Mo has the best idea to turn something small into something big. He just can't forget his secret ingredient... As the day of the Symposium arrives, readers will love discovering the scientific surprises behind the Sunnysill Elementary students' projects, from lemon meringue pie to boogers. Ana Stretcu's energetic and charming artwork further emphasizes how fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) can be and how creativity can help answer big questions -- in the classroom and beyond.....

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Brave

Alvitre, Weshoyot, author, illustrator.

A young Native American boy demonstrates bravery by proudly wearing his long hair in a braid to honor his ancestors' traditions... Each morning, Dad brushes the knots from his son’s long hair to braid it. The boy winces at the tugging, and at school he's teased for his braid. But he remembers the stories of how his father and grandpa were forced to cut their hair and forbidden from practicing their traditions when they were young, and how they fought to make it possible for him to wear his hair long. Although it can hurt, having long hair ultimately makes him feel brave and strong. ....

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The beat of the dragon boat

Matula, Christina, author.

A young boy learns about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival from his grandfather when he attends his first dragon boat race. Includes a recipe for red bean zongzi.....

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Picking tea with Baba

Xu, Bin (Children's author), author.

Working in a Chinese tea garden is hard work, but it's rewarding when it’s done with family! A young boy and his brother travel with their parents up the mountainside to their tea garden for a day of work. They delight in the animals they see, compete to see who can pick the most tea leaves, take a lunch break, and weather an unexpected rainstorm. At the end of the day, they trek back down the mountain to sell the leaves before going home. ....

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The biggest smallest thing

De Waal, Sara, 1990- author

It's time for the Scintillating Science Symposium, and Mo is determined to win this year's competition. He knows his classmates are talented, but none of them are serious scientists like him... especially not Muriel. After all, Mo wants to be a chemist when he grows up; Muriel wants to be a cat. Besides, Mo has the best idea to turn something small into something big. He just can't forget his secret ingredient... As the day of the Symposium arrives, readers will love discovering the scientific surprises behind the Sunnysill Elementary students' projects, from lemon meringue pie to boogers. Ana Stretcu's energetic and charming artwork further emphasizes how fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) can be and how creativity can help answer big questions -- in the classroom and beyond.....

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Cows and sheep and chicks that cheep : farm poems

Florian, Douglas, author, illustrator.

This family farm is filled with udderly loveable cows, silly billy goats, a-maize-ing corn, and much more to feed and tend to and care for. With clever poems that are perfect for reading aloud and chock-full of farming fun facts, there’s plenty for young animal lovers and aspiring agriculturists to love.....

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This is the crew that builds our school

Fellores, Sherry, author.

From construction workers to tradespeople, everyone pitches in to build a school in this silly read-aloud that will have readers giggling from page to page. A new school is being built and it will take a parade of builders and bricklayers, plumbers and painters, and more, to get the job done. This bouncy, rhyming story set to the snappy tune of "This Is the Way," will give readers a closer look at some of the tradespeople and machinery that help build the communities we live in. Silly animal illustrations will engage readers and give them giggles read after read. A perfect pick for young readers fascinated by construction!....

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Picking tea with Baba

Xu, Bin (Children's author), author.

Working in a Chinese tea garden is hard work, but it's rewarding when it’s done with family! A young boy and his brother travel with their parents up the mountainside to their tea garden for a day of work. They delight in the animals they see, compete to see who can pick the most tea leaves, take a lunch break, and weather an unexpected rainstorm. At the end of the day, they trek back down the mountain to sell the leaves before going home. ....

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Brave

Alvitre, Weshoyot, author, illustrator.

A young Native American boy demonstrates bravery by proudly wearing his long hair in a braid to honor his ancestors' traditions... Each morning, Dad brushes the knots from his son’s long hair to braid it. The boy winces at the tugging, and at school he's teased for his braid. But he remembers the stories of how his father and grandpa were forced to cut their hair and forbidden from practicing their traditions when they were young, and how they fought to make it possible for him to wear his hair long. Although it can hurt, having long hair ultimately makes him feel brave and strong. ....

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Happy the beach ball

Cunningham, Vicki, author.

Happy is a beach ball His brother is an umbrella, his sister is a spoon, his father is a race car and his mother is a bright yellow broom. Happy is lonely and feels unimportant. Everybody else in his family is busy with their lives. He is just a ball with nothing to do. His parents try to talk to him but Happy won't listen. He meets a friend and isn't lonely anymore and decides He likes being a ball. Happy isn't unhappy anymore! 2 coloring pages included.....

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How do you eat color?

David, Mabi, author.

As a boy, a girl, and their chameleon go through their day, they meet a bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables. They wake up with bright tomatoes and hibiscus, taste sunshine in yellow pineapples and mangoes, yawn with purple yams, and drift off to sleep as the colors darken to black.....

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How do you eat color?

David, Mabi, author.

As a boy, a girl, and their chameleon go through their day, they meet a bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables. They wake up with bright tomatoes and hibiscus, taste sunshine in yellow pineapples and mangoes, yawn with purple yams, and drift off to sleep as the colors darken to black.....

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Hilwa's gifts

Suleiman, Safa, author.

Ali has arrived in Palestine for a visit just in time for the olive harvest. His grandfather, Seedo, and Hilwa--his favorite tree--greet him in the grove, where Seedo explains that Hilwa has many gifts to share. Other family members whack the trees' branches with sticks, singing 'Zaytoon, ya zaytoon' while cousins clap and dance and happily pick up fallen olives. (Luckily, a gentle whack is all it takes for Hilwa's fruits to rain down!) The next day, at the olive press, Ali watches the drip of gold liquid into a can, another of Hilwa's gifts. Later, they picnic under the tree's branches with hot mint tea, pita, and delicious olive oil swirled on hummus. Tradition is the greatest gift of all: the family gathering--generation after generation--to celebrate a bountiful harvest....

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Fierce aunties!

Goodluck, Laurel, author.

Who do you go to for advice and support? Or when you want an adventure and a little extra courage? Or when you need to find that warrior spirit inside you? Fierce aunties! Aunties come in different shapes, sizes, and ages. They all have different laughs, skills, and stories. They might be your parents’ sisters, your older cousins, or even family friends. But there’s something they all have in common: They’re fierce, they love you, and they’ll help make everything better.....

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The beat of the dragon boat

Matula, Christina, author.

A young boy learns about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival from his grandfather when he attends his first dragon boat race. Includes a recipe for red bean zongzi.....

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Friends are not for biting

Allen, Ryan (Joseph Ryan), author.

Teeth are powerful, amazing tools for chewing and eating . . . but teeth are not for biting our friends and family! Liam loves pretending to be a lion. He roars. He pounces. He plays! But when he feels frustrated, overwhelmed, tired, or too excited, his body tells him it's time to bite! Written by Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen, this incredible, funny, helpful book, will guide children to recognize the signs that they are about to bite, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun. There are many reasons why kids bite, from boredom to excitement, painful teething to cranky frustration, this is a common experience for many toddlers. But with a Gentle Parenting approach, there are equally many ways to identify, soothe, and change behaviors.....

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Fierce aunties!

Goodluck, Laurel, author.

Who do you go to for advice and support? Or when you want an adventure and a little extra courage? Or when you need to find that warrior spirit inside you? Fierce aunties! Aunties come in different shapes, sizes, and ages. They all have different laughs, skills, and stories. They might be your parents’ sisters, your older cousins, or even family friends. But there’s something they all have in common: They’re fierce, they love you, and they’ll help make everything better.....

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Rose weaves a garden

Kheiriyeh, Rashin, author, illustrator.

Baba teaches his beloved seven-year-old granddaughter Rose how to weave a beautiful garden rug.....

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Friends are not for biting

Allen, Ryan (Joseph Ryan), author.

Teeth are powerful, amazing tools for chewing and eating . . . but teeth are not for biting our friends and family! Liam loves pretending to be a lion. He roars. He pounces. He plays! But when he feels frustrated, overwhelmed, tired, or too excited, his body tells him it's time to bite! Written by Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen, this incredible, funny, helpful book, will guide children to recognize the signs that they are about to bite, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun. There are many reasons why kids bite, from boredom to excitement, painful teething to cranky frustration, this is a common experience for many toddlers. But with a Gentle Parenting approach, there are equally many ways to identify, soothe, and change behaviors.....

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Rose weaves a garden

Kheiriyeh, Rashin, author, illustrator.

Baba teaches his beloved seven-year-old granddaughter Rose how to weave a beautiful garden rug.....

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The gathering table

Eady, Antwan, author.

No matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's family table is palpable and neverending. From a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a new baby sister to a gay wedding, here is a family that never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other.....

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