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"A boy discovers he has much to learn while observing plants with his older sister -- a story about cultivating patience and letting knowledge grow. As a boy walks around the neighborhood with his older, green-thumbed sister, she tells him all about the plants they see -- magnolias that smell like lemon cake, quince trees that will bloom the most beautiful red, daffodils that are the flower of Mother's Day, and even dandelions, whose greens can be...
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2015.
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English
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Sloth and Sengi are friends. they have grown up together in the zoo, and know every bit of their enclosure. And, frankly, they are a little bored with it. So they begin to plan an escape, with the help of some simple machines, such as levers, gears, planes, and pulleys.
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[2023]
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"Tom and Daddy are home today. Daddy wants to clean the house and do the dishes, but Tom wants to play. Quickly they come up with a solution: together they'll try to conquer the dish monster and go on a quest in the jungle of socks. A funny and recognizable story about doing chores with Dad, which doesn't have to be boring at all."--
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[2023]
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Persian
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"After a young girl's mother dies, Empty appears and silently takes up the big blank space left behind. For some time, the girl can't connect with her dad or any friends, and Empty is her closest companion. But then, a happy reminder of her mom pops up one day, and this bit of joy helps the little girl open up to the world around her. Empty stays around, but the little girl starts to connect with others and share new moments of happiness with them....
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[2023]
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English
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"From Laos to Mexico, China to Scotland, Iran to Nicaragua, and more, A Year of Celebraciones follows the main character's continuing cultural education as she learns about how different kids and families she knows celebrate New Year's. Traditions include decorations, gifts, foods, and gatherings. This exciting tour of the globe will encourage kids to learn about how their own families ring in the end of the year and the beginning of the next, while...
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[2023]
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Español
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En este nuevo libro de la serie popular Confetti Kids, Mei aprende cómo sobrellevar el cierre de la tienda de sus padres con la ayuda de sus mejores amigos. Mei se entristece al enterarse que sus padres deben cerrar su floristería debido al aumento del alquiler. No le parece justo a Mei. Su familia trabajaba muy duro todos los días en la tienda, y para qué? Con la ayuda de sus amigos, Mei descubre cuánto significaba su pequeña floristería...
13) El paseo
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[2020]
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Español
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Un paseo. Un encuentro inesperado.
Told through pictures with no words, a man and his dog have a lovely surprise on their walk.
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[2023]
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Español
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Todos están entusiasmados con la muestra de talentos de la escuela, excepto Henry. Sus amigos suponen que tocará la batería, pero Henry tiene un talento secreto que nunca antes ha compartido. Con la ayuda de su mamá y su pareja, Joy, Henry aprende que a veces debes ser valiente y mostrarle al mundo todas las cosas que amas.
"With the help of his mom and her partner Joy, Henry learns that it's okay to do something unexpected and share his...
16) Piper Chen sings
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2024.
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English
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Books By And About Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders
New Children's Books April 2024
NYT - Children’s Picture Books
New Children's Books April 2024
NYT - Children’s Picture Books
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When Piper is offered a solo at her school's Spring Sing, she must overcome her stage fright to put on an unforgettable performance.
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