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One dog and his boy
Par Eva Ibbotson. 2012
When Hal's parents let him pick out a dog at Easy Pets, he believes his dream has come true. Then…
he discovers his parents have only hired the dog for the weekend. After Fleck is return to the agency, Hal forms a plan to rescue the dog and run awayLa cosa más bella
Par Kao Kalia Yang. 2021
"Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with…
a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early years in the United States. When Kalia becomes unhappy about having to do without and decides she wants braces to improve her smile, it is her grandmother--a woman who has just one tooth in her mouth--who helps her see that true beauty is found with those we love most." -- GoodreadsWhen we say Black Lives Matter
Par Maxine Beneba Clarke. 2021
Wedgie & Gizmo (Wedgie & Gizmo #01)
Par Suzanne Selfors. 2017
Wedgie the happy corgi is so EXCITED to have a new sibling - Gizmo the guinea pig! But Gizmo is…
not excited to be part of Wedgie's family. He'd rather take over the world with his evil genius plans. For grades 3-6. UnratedLittle city by the lake (Little house. Caroline years #06)
Par Celia Wilkins. 2003
Mehndi Boy
Par Zain Bandali, Jani Balakumar. 2023
"Delightful . . . the world needs more ‘mehndi boys!’” —Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy and the Bindi and…
God Loves Hair“A triumph . . . a story I wish I had as a child.” —Danny Ramadan, award-winning author of Salma the Syrian ChefNow in paperback! An artistic, fashion-loving boy unlocks a new talent—and learns to stand up for it—in this chapter book perfect for fans of the Sadiq series and Meet Yasmin!Tehzeeb drew curvy clouds, grand galaxies, squirmy squiggles, and delicate dots. He made charming checkerboards and even perfected paisleys. His practice was finally paying off!The first time Tehzeeb tries mehndi, his passion for the art form blossoms. Soon, he’s creating designs for all his friends and family, and dreams of becoming the most in-demand mehndi artist in town. So Tez is hurt and confused when his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn’t for boys. His art brings people joy. How could it be wrong? Tehzeeb doesn’t want to disappoint his uncle. But when a crisis before his cousin’s wedding puts his talents to the test, Tehzeeb must find the courage to be his true creative self.Jani Balakumar’s expressive, vibrant illustrations bring Tehzeeb’s designs—and his community—to life. This charming, affirming story by debut author Zain Bandali will have you celebrating creativity, artistic expression, and being unapologetically yourself.Readers can learn more about mehndi at home with activities at the end of the book.Sharon, Lois and Bram's Peanut Butter and Jelly (Sharon, Lois & Bram's Classic Songs)
Par Sharon Hampson, Lois Lillienstein, Bram Morrison, Randi Hampson. 2023
A Globe and Mail Bestseller!From the creators of Skinnamarink comes another picture book based on the classic sandwich song made…
famous by this beloved trio of children's entertainers.First you dig the peanuts and you dig 'em, you dig 'em, you dig 'em, dig 'em, dig 'em. Peanut, peanut butter, JELLY!Sharon, Lois & Bram invite readers to join them on an adventure to a magical place where a diverse group of animals and children come together to create the most delicious of snacks: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Accompanied by Qin Leng's wonderfully whimsical illustrations, this delightful picture book celebrates friends, community, music and a favorite tasty treat — mmm mmm mmmm!All aboard the schooltrain: a little story from the Great Migration
Par Glenda Armand. 2023
Granddaddy's street songs
Par Monalisa DeGross. 1999
This inter-generational story is filled with nostalgia and family history as granddaddy recalls his days of long ago as an…
"Arabber," a street vendor who sold produce from his horse-drawn wagon. African American street vendors were once a fixture of Baltimore streets and many, like granddaddy, developed individual calls--or street songs--to advertise their wares." For grades 4-7The sun will come out
Par Joanne Levy. 2021
"Twelve-year-old Bea Gelman and her best friend Frankie are planning the BEST SUMMER EVER at Camp Shalom-a sleep-away camp. But…
at the last minute, Frankie bows out, leaving painfully shy Bea on her own. Just talking to strangers causes Bea to break out into ugly, blotchy hives. As if the hives weren't bad enough, Bea gets pranked by a couple of girls in her cabin and is betrayed by someone she thought was a new friend. Bea has had enough! She decides to spend her summer in the infirmary far away from everything that's stressing her out. No more boys (including her crush, Jeremy), no more horrible mean girls, and no more fake friends! At the infirmary, Bea meets Harry, a boy facing challenges way more intense than stress breakouts. Inspired by Harry's strength and positive outlook, Bea decides to face her fears-in a big way." -- Provided by publisherA ticket to the pennant: a tale of baseball in Seattle
Par Mark Holtzen. 2016
Travel back in time to 1955, when the Seattle Rainiers faced the Los Angeles Angels for the Pacific Coast League…
pennant. Follow Huey, a young baseball fan, as he retraces his footsteps through South Seattle, trying to find his missing ticket to the big game. For grades K-3. . UnratedThe talk
Par Alicia Williams. 2022
"As a little boy grows into a bigger boy, he first must have the difficult conversation Black families have with…
their sons, warning them about the challenges they face due to racism." -- Provided by publisherOlivia Brophie and the Pearl of Tagelus (Olivia Brophie series #01)
Par Christopher Tozier. 2012
Young Olivia moves to the Florida scrub and finds much more than sand and scrawny oak trees. Caught in a…
battle for the fate of the universe, she slips down a tortoise burrow into the vast Floridian Aquifer where ancient animals thrive in a mysterious world. She learns the secret of a brilliant pearl and must use its power to discover her life's ultimate destiny. The Hope of Wind River takes you on a journey from the southeast corner of the Colorado Territory to the Wind River area of what was known in 1859 as the Dakota Territory. Be prepared to laugh a little, cry a little and cheer a lot as cowboys, soldiers, Indians and trail-bosses dance across the pages of this wild western adventure. For grades 3-6Zach's lie
Par Roland Smith. 2001
When Jack Osborne is befriended by his school's custodian and a Basque girl, he begins to adjust to his family's…
sudden move to Elko, Nevada, after entering the Witness Security Program, but the drug cartel against which his father will testify is determined to track them down. For grades 5-8Still Dreaming: Seguimos soñando
Par Claudia Guadalupe Martinez. 2022
"Faced with the prospect of being separated from each other, a young boy and his family make the difficult decision…
to leave their home and begin a journey filled with uncertainty. On the road, they meet other people like them. Families with deep roots tied to the land. Others that helped build the railroads. Some were shop owners and factory workers. Each with similar hopes and dreams. Historians estimate that between 1930 and 1940, two million people living in the United States were forcibly removed and sent to live in Mexico. Telling this story from a child's perspective, award-winning author Claudia Guadalupe Martínez lyrically recounts this often-overlooked period of United States history--Mexican Repatriation. Emotive illustrations by Magdalena Mora convey this poignant tale of longing for home and permanence, which reflects many of the dreams and hopes of people today." -- Amazon.comOn top of Concord Hill (Little house. Caroline years #04)
Par Maria D Wilkes. 2000
"After moving with their widowed mother to the home in the woods near Concord, Wisconsin, nine-year-old Caroline Quiner, who grows…
up to become the mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and her brothers and sisters try to adjust to their new neighborhood and new stepfather." -- Provided by publisherThe Van Wies of Nine Mile Creek: a story of the Erie Canal
Par Nancy L Breed. 1994
An historical fiction story for younger readers about the Erie Canal. In the early 1800s, the Van Wies have their…
lives changed when the new Erie Canal is built through their land. For grades 3-6I love you, Daisy Phew
Par Ruby C Tolliver. 1994
Eleven-year-old Blake, tired of being shuffled from school to school by his distant parents, runs away to his grandfather's Texas…
ranch, where he finds acceptance in caring for an orphaned goat named Daisy. For grades 4-7Gigi and Ojiji (I can read book)
Par Melissa Iwai. 2022
"Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--Japanese grandpa--to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing…
tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji?" -- Provided by publisher