Christopher Raschka
3) Meow
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In this story--told almost entirely in the cat's meows--a young girl steps on her cat Marigold's tail, the hurt cat runs for cover, and after an apology, all is forgiven.
4) Yo! Yes?
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Two lonely characters, one black and one white, meet on the street and become friends.
7) New shoes
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When a young child discovers a hole in a sneaker, mother and child embark on a big childhood adventure--a trip to the store to pick out new shoes. From having feet measured and making a selection to finally showing off the new shoes to a friend, this momentous child moment is treated with respect, excitement, and page-turning energy in a wonderfully age-appropriate picture book.--Amazon.com.
9) In the city
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English
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Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate pigeons as colorful, chatty denizens of the city.
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Picture Book Musician Bios Summer Challenge 2018 Music
Picture Books for Black History Month
Rocking and Rolling Picture Book Biographies
Picture Books for Black History Month
Rocking and Rolling Picture Book Biographies
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A one-hundredth birthday tribute to the late jazz artist explores his observations about humanity's discriminatory and violent behaviors as well as his efforts to forge world peace through music with the Sun Ra Arkestra.
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Picture Book Musician Bios Summer Challenge 2018 Music
Rocking and Rolling Picture Book Biographies
Sing Me A Story
Rocking and Rolling Picture Book Biographies
Sing Me A Story
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Introduces the musical style of jazz known as be bop as played by legendary African-American saxophonist Charlie Parker.
13) Whaley Whale
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English
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The reader is invited to find Whaley Whale's hiding place.
15) Hip hop dog
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English
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A neglected dog finds his purpose through rapping and rhyming.
16) Ring! Yo?
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English
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In a conversation on the telephone, two friends, one African-American and one white, have a disagreement and then make up.
20) Lamby Lamb
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English
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The narrator uses reverse psychology to get a young sheep dressed.