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My Two Grannies

2007

by Floella Benjamin

When her two grannies want to eat different meals and tell their own stories, how can Alvina make everyone happy?

Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds

2020

by Caren Loebel-Fried

"On a school trip to Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, Manu and his classmates are excited to see an ancient skirt made with a million yellow feathers from the ‘ō‘ō, a bird native to Hawai‘i that had gone extinct long ago. Manu knew his full name, Manu‘ō‘ōmauloa, meant “May the ‘ō‘ō bird live on” but never understood: Why was he named after a native forest bird that no longer existed? Manu told his parents he wanted to know more about ‘ō‘ō birds and together they searched the internet. The next day, his teacher shared more facts with the class. There was so much to learn! As his mind fills with new discoveries, Manu has vivid dreams of his namesake bird. After a surprise visit to Hawai‘i Island where the family sees native forest birds in their natural setting, Manu finally understands the meaning of his name, and that he can help the birds and promote a healthy forest. Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds is a story about extinction, conservation, and culture, told through a child’s experience and curiosity. Readers learn along with Manu about the extinct honeyeater for which he was named, his Hawaiian heritage, and the relationship between animals and habitat. An afterword includes in-depth information on Hawai‘i’s forest birds and featherwork in old Hawai‘i, a glossary, and a list of things to do to help. Illustrated with eye-catching, full-color block prints, the book accurately depicts and incorporates natural science and culture in a whimsical way, showing how we can all make a difference for wildlife." -- publisher

My Magic Wand

2021

by Pat Mora and Amber Alvarez

"From bestselling Latina author Pat Mora comes a collection of poems celebrating a young child's growth and everyday experiences throughout the seasons of a year. Would you like to... write with a magic wand? sled down a snowy slope in winter? plant flowers in a garden in spring? splash in a pool like a fish in summer? ride high up on a horse in autumn? blow out birthday candles? Come share the fun of these activities, and more, with a spunky young girl enjoying a year of growth, creativity, and discovery with her diverse family and friends." -- publisher

Let’s Go to the Beach!

2021

by Lori Haskins Houran and Nila Aye

"Join a young family for a fun--and funny--beach day! This Little Golden Book is perfect for boys and girls getting ready for their own day at the beach because the story mentions what to expect ("It felt like Mom put a whole bottle of sunscreen on me") and what to do--including jumping in waves, finding seashells, and trying to keep seagulls from eating your food!" -- publisher

Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too

2019

by Jennifer Grant and Benjamin Schipper

"Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too is a timely and powerful book that features a young, biracial girl who asks her mother, "Who is my neighbor?" As Mom explains, "Everyone is your neighbor," the book goes on to show multiple ways people show love throughout their urban neighborhood." -- publisher

Rou and the Great Race

2021

by Pam Fong

"In a time when a flower is so rare that it is the grand prize of an annual race, Rou’s only wish is to win for her grandma, who is haunted by memories of when flowers were once abundant. But sometimes the real prize is not what’s offered by others, but what we make for ourselves." -- publisher

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