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Updated July 26, 2024
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It's Pride, Baby!
Wells, Allen R.
Paper Book
A joyful picture book debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are loved no matter what. Just as the stars light the entire world-- You shine. Join a queer family as they celebrate Black Pride in Washington, D.C...
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I'll see you in Ijebu
Emenanjo, Bunmi
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★ "Eight-year-old Olu visits her mother's family in Ijebu, Nigeria, as they observe Eid al-Adha . . . A loving embrace of faith and family and a wonderful window into Nigerian culture" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of...
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The Giant and the Grizzly Bear.
Meyok, Rosemarie Avrana
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In this traditional story from the Western Arctic, a kind giant adopts a human boy.One night, after a meal, the giant gives the boy one job, to watch for grizzly bears while he sleeps. Each time the boy sees a bear, he wakes the giant. But the giant is so big he is not concerned with any regular...
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Lifesize Dinosaurs.
Henn, Sophy
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Readers journey into the past and compare themselves to life-size illustrations of dinosaurs and other amazing prehistoric creatures in this interactive book. Come claw to claw with a Utahraptor, go head to head with a Diplodocus and compare your smile with a Tyrannosaurus rex's!
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1,000 Facts about Sharks.
Flynn, Sarah Wassner
Paper Book
Dive into 1,000 sensational facts about these fierce and fascinating predators, from great whites to whale sharks, reef sharks, goblin sharks, and more! From the bizarre frilled shark to the wide-headed hammerhead, discover all you have ever wanted to know about sharks! Each page...
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Summer's magic
Curtice, Kaitlin B.
Paper Book
An Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator in this picture book that revels in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year. Bo, a proud Potawatomi boy, is excited to...
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Bang The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena.
Smith, Jennifer N. R.
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In this follow-up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena--from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. The Earth may seem solid and...
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Detective Sweet Pea, Vol. 1 The Case of the Golden Bone.
Varon, Sara.
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Can Detective Sweet Pea sniff out the suspect and crack the case? From the creator of Robot Dreams, now an Oscar-nominated feature film, comes a new graphic novel series for young readers! Sweet Pea's got a pretty sweet life. The animals in her hometown of Parkville...
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Willa and Wade and the Way-Up-There
Henderson, Judith.
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Best friends Willa and Wade really want to fly. Sure, Willa's an ostrich and Wade's a penguin. But there must be something they can think of that will get them off the ground! The two thorough thinkers try different ways - from pirouettes to pogo sticks - to catch some air. But while they do a lot...
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The New Girl, Vol. 1.
Calin, Cassandra.
Paper Book
Instagram sensation and Tapas webcomic superstar Cassandra Calin makes her long-form debut with this funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic novel about change. Goodbye, old life... Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family,...
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The Pale Queen.
Aldridge, Ethan M.
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From the acclaimed creator of Estranged and The Legend of Brightblade comes a lush fantasy graphic novel about an aspiring astronomer who attracts the attention of a mysterious being known as the Lady. Perfect for fans of Anya's Ghost and Snapdragon! ...
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Asking for a Friend.
Riley, Ronnie
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Eden Jones has exactly three friends. And they're all fake. From a web of lies and anxiety to true friendship and queer joy; this is the wonderful second book from the author of the Indies Introduce and Indie Next List pick, Jude Saves the World. Why go through...
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Red Bird Danced.
Quigley, Dawn
Paper Book
With lyrical verse and powerful emotion, Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) tells the story of urban Native kids who find strength in connection with those who came before and in the hope that lets them take flight. Ariel and Tomah have lived in the city's intertribal housing complex all...
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Roswell Johnson Saves the World!.
Colfer, Chris
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★ A New York Times bestseller! ★ A USA Today bestseller! ★ An IndieBound bestseller! ★ From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a funny, heartfelt, action-packed...
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They Call Me No Sam!.
Daywalt, Drew
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller An Indie Next Pick A "howlingly funny tale." --ALA Booklist (starred review) From Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and illustrator Mike Lowery...
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Fish and Clam.
Ruzzier, Sergio
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Let's read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Fish loves his pebble collection, but he wishes for more so he goes on a journey to find...
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Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules.
Kapit, Sarah
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Introducing a charming chapter book series starring Rachel Friedman, a sweet and silly Jewish girl renowned for her peanut butter challah baking skills and larger-than-life personality! Rachel loves being Jewish, but she hates following the rules at synagogue--and everywhere...
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Are You Small?.
Willems, Mo.
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Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smallest things in the universe to explore one of life's most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture book about the relationship between size and scale. ...
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A Big Day for Bike
Jenkins, Emily.
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Travel with Bike as she explores the city as a community bicycle in this inspiring story that introduces the thrills of bike riding and first experiences and celebrates the rewards of helping others, for fans of Little Blue Truck. "Jenkins and Karas'...
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Have You Ever Heard a Whale Exhale?
Woodward, Caroline.
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This fanciful coastal adventure for kids of all ages brings the senses to life! In this splash of a tale, author Caroline Woodward and illustrator Claire Watson take us on an exploratory journey from sun-warmed rocks to crackling campfires, from below the waves to up in the sky....
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My book and me
Park, Linda Sue
Paper Book
A celebration of books and reading from Newbery medal winner Linda Sue Park and illustrated by two-time Caldecott medal winner, Chris Raschka. This is my book. My favorite book. I carry it with me wherever I go. Meet the child who loves books in this...
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