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81) Silverwing
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"In this graphic novel adaptation of Oppel's 1997 novel, a newborn bat named Shade--but sometimes called 'Runt'--becomes separated from his colony during migration, but grows in ways that prepare him for even greater journeys."--|cProvided by publisher.
82) Zee grows a tree
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"Born at the same time a Douglas-fir seedling emerges from the nursery bed on her family's Christmas tree farm, young Zee grows up beside the tree as both thrive and become taller throughout the years"--
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"Each of the three seeds in this story--a cherry seed in the MIddle East, an acacia seed in Australia, and a lotus seed in Asia--survives a difficult journey through flood, fire, or drought, then sprouts (in the case of the lotus seed, a hundred years later) and flourishes. To author Stephie Morton, nature's powerful forces are a metaphor for the hardships faced by displaced children. Kids, like seeds, thrive when given a chance. Stephie's verses...
86) Just big enough
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Little Critter is frustrated with his small size and he tries to find ways to make himself grow, until his grandfather shows him that being bigger is not always better.
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Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Sky Bear 2023
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Sky Bear 2023
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"What will you be when you grow up? A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Yamile Saied Méndez's powerful, lyrical text and Kate Alizadeh's colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community."--Publisher description.
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"Isabel's dog, Rollo--'the cutest, funniest puppy' ever--just doesn't seem like himself these days. For starters, he doesn't fit into any of her best friend Zoë's doll clothes anymore when they try to play baby with him. But worse, he keeps doing things that get him into a very big amount of trouble. Like, even when both girls are holding his leash, he manages to jerk loose to chase a squirrel--then keeps running! And when no one's looking, he eats...
90) When I grow up
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"After her grandmother reads her a story about growing up, Allie the mouse imagines what she will be like when she is grown. Includes note to parents and discussion questions"--OCLC.
92) When I grow up
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A young girl contemplates the many things she can be when she grows up, including a truck driver or President.
93) Your own big bed
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Introduces how different animals and even human babies grow from being newly-hatched or born, through being carried everywhere, to having their own special place to sleep.
95) -An as in fan
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Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, the use of the letter combination "an" in such words as "fan," "pan," "man," and "plan."
96) Leaps and bounce
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Illustrations and rhyming text follow a small group of tadpoles as they undergo a change, from tiny, tailed swimmers to leaping frogs.
97) Monster baby
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Mr. and Mrs. Oliver are delighted to find a newborn baby on their doorstep one morning, but must learn to adapt when they discover that he is not like other babies.
98) A big boy now
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When a young rabbit takes the training wheels off his bike, he learns something surprising about his dad.
100) Babies
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Describes how babies look and act and how they change as they grow.